1. The most appropriate example of this boiler is Cornish Boiler
Fire-Tube Boiler
2. When compared to fire tube boilers, what is the main advantage of water tube boilers?
The water tube boiler can operate safely at higher pressure
3. What is the difference between fire tube boilers and water tube boilers?
Fire Tube Boiler is a type of boiler in which the hot gases pass inside the tubes while the
water is outside the tubes. Water tube boilers on the other hand, is a type of boiler in
which the water is inside the tubes while the hot gases surround the tube.
4. It is a closed vessel intended for used in heating water or for application of heat to
generate steam?
Boiler or Steam generator
5. It is made when there is a question or doubt the extent of a defect in a boiler.
Hydrostatic test
6-10. Give atleast 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS of boilers:
11. This fitting is used to extinguish the boiler furnace fire in case the water level falls
below the safe level.
Fusible plug
12-13. The function of a boiler is either to produce:
Hot water boiler
Steam Boiler
14. It is a safety device which automatically release the steam in the case of over-
pressure.
Safety Valve
15. It is a boiler that generally/moves/with a/velocity/of 60 to 70 km/hour
Locomotive Boiler