Question 1
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A magneto ignition system:
a. Does not require a coil
b. Produces AC power
c. Produces a hotter spark at high speeds
d. Does not require points
Answer
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a. Does not require a coil
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b. Produces AC power
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c. Produces a hotter spark at high speeds
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d. Does not require points
Question 2
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The dual fuel engine:
a. Does not require an injector
b. May operate on a gas-air mixture only
c. Do not have any valves
d. None of the above
Answer
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a. Does not require an injector
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b. May operate on a gas-air mixture only
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c. Do not have any valves
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d. None of the above
Question 3
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Two types of steam nozzles used for steam turbines are convergent and;
Divergent
Stationary
Convergent-Divergent
Low Flow
High Velocity
Answer
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Divergent
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Stationary
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Convergent-Divergent
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Low Flow
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High Velocity
Question 4
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As the steam passes through the convergent nozzle there is a;
Small pressure drop
Large Pressure drop
Small increase in pressure
Large Increase in pressure
Velocity decrease
Question 5
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A Reaction blade is characterized by a large entranced angle of almost (?) and a small
discharge angle.
45 degrees
30 degrees
180 degrees
15 degrees
90 degrees
Answer
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45 degrees
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30 degrees
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180 degrees
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15 degrees
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90 degrees
Question 6
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The distinguishing feature if the reaction turbine is the fact that the pressure does drop across the;
Stationary blades
Moving blades
There is no pressure drop
Stationary and moving blades
None of the above
Question 7
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In order to reduce the steam and blade velocity, the following methods may be used;
Pressure compounding
Velocity compounding
Pressure-Velocity compounding
Mass compounding
Acceleration compounding
Answer
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I, II
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I, III, IV
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I, II, III
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III, V
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IV, V
Question 8
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For large impulse turbines, it is very common to have a velocity compound first stage, followed by;
Answer
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Several pressure compounded stages in the same casing
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Several pressure-velocity compounded stages in the same casing
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Several Acceleration compounded stages in a separate casing
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Several Velocity compounded stages in a separate casing
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None of the above
Question 9
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Turbines fall into two major categories, Condensing and;
Answer
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Low pressure
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High Pressure
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Double Flow
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Non-condensing
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Single flow
Question 10
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A non-condensing turbine is also called a;
Answer
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Low-pressure turbine
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Backpressure turbine
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Front Pressure turbine
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Bleed turbine
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None of the above
Question 11
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High pressure, high temperature casings used with temperatures above 550 degrees, are made of;
Question 12
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The term for a material at a given maximum temperature and under constant pressure that continues to deform with a very slow increasing strain on the material is called;
Answer
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Creep
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Slowness
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Tension
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Crawl
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None of the above
Question 13
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What percentage of pressure drop is there in a impulse turbine across the moving blades
Question 14
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Seal Strips, used to allow close running clearance with relatively large clearance between heavy parts are often made of;
Answer
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Carbon steel
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Aluminum
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Chrome-iron alloy
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Nickel
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Copper
Question 15
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In an impulse turbine, turbine thrust must be counteracted since failure to do so would result in;
Question 16
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From the thrust bearing the shaft must be free to expand in either direction, thus, the shaft can have only (?) thrust bearing(s)
Question 17
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Turbines can be used to drive;
Answer
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Pumps
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Compressors
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Fans
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Blowers
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All of the above
Question 18
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What is the over speed trip for a turbine used for?
Answer
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To shut down the turbine in case of low pressure
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To shut down the turbine in case of high pressure
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To shut down the turbine in case of high speed
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Just another name for something that has no purpose
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None of the above
Question 19
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Lubricating oil pressure on turbines is usually in the (?) Range?
Answer
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15psi – 40psi
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15KPa – 40KPa
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69KPa – 138KPa
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69psi – 138psi
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None of the above
Question 20
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Before lubrication oil flows through the bearings of a turbine it needs to be cooled in the oil coolers. The typical outlet temperature, from the coolers, is in the (?) range.
Answer
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43 degrees C – 49 degrees C
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43 degrees F – 49 degrees F
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23 degrees C – 42 degrees C
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23 degrees F – 42 degrees F
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None of the above
Question 21
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When left cold and at a standstill the weight of the rotor of a turbine will tend to cause the rotor to sag slightly. This is called;
Answer
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Bending
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Tapering
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Sagging
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Bowing
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Hogging