UNIT I – “Steam generator” Questions from university question papers [Semester pattern -till Winter 2010]

1 Enumerate factors which should be considered while selecting boiler [Winter 2010]
2 Give the comparison between fire tube and water tube boiler in following particulars (i) Position of water and hot
gas (ii) Operating pressure (iii) for given power floor area requirement (iv) Mode of firing. [Winter 2010]
3 Explain the construction and working of locomotive boiler with neat sketch.[Winter 2010]
4 Write the function of following devices with neat sketch (1) Blow of cock (2) Air preheater [Winter 2010]
5 Define “a steam generating unit”. Explain construction and working of Babcock & Wilcox boiler with neat sketch
[Winter 2009]
6 State the features of high pressure boiler. Explain the construction and working of Benson boiler with neat sketch.
[Summer 2010]
7 What is mounting of boiler? Enlist them with location? State the working of fusible plug . [Summer 2010]
8 Name the different types of high pressure boiler and explain the working of Velox boiler with neat sketch.
[Winter 2009]
9 Describe with neat sketch (i) Air pre heater (ii) Feed check valve.[Winter 2009]
10 Write short notes on (i) Locomotive boiler.[Winter 2009] [Summer 2010],Benson boiler [Summer 2009],High steam and
low water safety valve [Summer 2008][Winter 2006],High pressure steam generator [Summer 2008], Boiler mountings and
accessories [Summer 2007],[Summer 2006], [Summer 2005], Boiler classification .[Winter 2006], High pressure steam
generator [Summer 2006],Classification of boiler [Summer 2005],Once through boiler [Summer 2004], Velox boiler [Winter
2010]
11 What are the essential of good steam boiler Explain the construction and working of Cochran boiler. [Summer 2009]
12 Define “a steam generating unit”. Explain construction? Explain the unique features of high pressure boiler.
[Summer 2009]
13 What is the function of boiler mountings? Explain the following with neat sketches (i) Water level indicator (ii)
Fusible plug. [Summer 2009]
14 Define Boiler. How are boiler classified? Explain Babcock & Wilcox boiler with neat sketch. [Winter 2008]
15 Explain the criteria for selection of boiler for special purpose. [Winter 2008]
16 Explain the Lamont boiler with neat sketch. [Winter 2008]
17 What is boiler mountings and accessories? Explain the following with neat sketches (i) Air pre heater (ii) Fusible
plug. [Winter 2008]
18 State the difference between the following boilers: (i) water tube and fire tube,(ii) Externally fired and internally
fired (iii) Forced circulation and natural circulation (iv) High pressure and low pressure. [Summer 2008]
19 Explain Stirling steam generator with the help of neat sketch. Enumerate the advantages of using bent tubes over
straight tubes. [Summer 2008]
20 Explain with the neat sketch a steam boiler for Locomotive, clearly explaining the draught system used.[Winter 2007]
21 Explain the working principle of fusible plug with neat sketch. [Winter 2007]
22 Enlist the characteristics of a good boiler. [Summer 2007]
23 Define steam generator. Name the different types of high pressure boiler and explain the construction and working
of Loeffler boiler with neat sketch. [Summer 2007]
24 Why mountings and accessories are essential components of a boiler plant? Enlist them .State the function of blow
of cock.[Winter 2006]
25 Explain the unique features of high pressure boiler. Name the different types and Explain the construction and
working of Benson boiler with neat sketch.[Winter 2006],[Winter 2005],[Summer 2005]
26 Write difference between water tube and fire tube boiler. [Summer 2006],[Winter 2003]
27 Explain construction and working of Babcock & Wilcox boiler with neat sketch. [Winter 2005]
28 Describe with neat sketch (i) Super heater (Sudgen”s hair pin type) (ii) Air preheater (iii) Pressure gauge.[Winter 2005]
29 State the function and location of the following (i) Fusible plug (ii) Feed check valve (iii) Blow of cock (iv) Injector.
.[Winter 2005]
30 What are the considerations which would guide you in determining the type of boiler to be employed for special
purpose?[Winter 2005]
31 Define steam generator. Name different type of low pressure boilers and Explain the construction and working of
Cochran boiler. [Summer 2005]
32 Describe with neat sketch (i) Air preheater (ii) Spring loaded safety valve (iii) Fusible plug.[Summer 2005]
33 State the function and location of the following (i) Feed check valve (ii) Blow of cock.[Summer 2005]
34 What do you mean by high pressure boiler? Explain with neat sketch working of Velox boiler Show the diversion of
flow of water, steam and flue gases.[Winter 2004]
35 Explain the principle of operation of water tube and fire tube boiler.[Winter 2004]
36 Explain with neat sketch La-mont boiler with its merits and demerits. [Summer 2004]
37 Explain briefly the advantages which you would expect to be gained from incorporating economizer, air preheater
and super heater in steam plant. By a line diagram indicate the position of these accessories in a typical boiler plant.
[Summer 2004]
38 Explain fusible plug with neat sketch. [Summer 2004]
39 Name the various types of safety valves, Explain spring loaded safety valve.[Winter 2003]
40 What is the purpose of accessories used in boilers? Explain green’s economizer with neat sketch. .[Winter 2003]
41 What do you mean by high pressure boiler? Explain working of Velox boiler with neat sketch .Also indicate
direction of water, steam and flue gases.[Winter 2003]
42 Explain construction and working of Babcock & Wilcox boiler with neat sketch with out standing features. What are
the various mountings and accessories used in particular boiler? Indicate them on sketch.
[Winter 2003], [Summer 2003,1st paper of semester pattern]