In case of a steam engine an average coal consumption per km is nearly________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. The steam engine provided on steam locomotives is____________?

   A. single acting condensing type
   B. single acting non-condensing type
   E. double acting condensing type
   D. double acting non-condensing type

2. In case of steam engines the steam pressure is_______________?

   A. 1 to 4 kgf/cm2
   B. 5 to 8 kgf/cm2
   C. 10 to 15 kgf/cm2
   D. 25 to 35 kgf/cm2

3. _______________watt-hours per tonne km is usually the specific energy consumption for suburban services?

   A. 15—20
   B. 50—75
   C. 120—150
   D. 160—200

4. The specific energy consumption of a train depends on which of the following ?

   A. Acceleration and retardation
   B. Gradient
   C. Distance covered
   D. All of the above

5. Specific energy consumption becomes________________?

   A. more on steeper gradient
   B. more with high train resistance
   C. less if distance between stops is more
   D. all of the above

6. Energy consumption in propelling the train is required for which of the following?

   A. Work against the resistance to motion
   B. Work against gravity while moving up the gradient
   C. Acceleration
   D. All of the above

7. Specific energy consumption is least in ________________ service?

   A. main line
   B. urban
   C. suburban

8. Specific energy consumption is affected by which of the following factors ?

   A. Retardation and acceleration values
   B. Gradient
   C. Distance between stops
   D. All of the above

9. The wheels of a train, engine as well as bogies, are slightly tapered to_____________?

   A. reduce friction
   B. increase friction
   C. facilitate braking
   D. facilitate in taking turns

10. The number of passenger coaches that can be attached to a diesel engine locomotive on broad gauge is usually restricted to_____________/

    A. 5
    B. 10
    C. 14
    D. 17