Mechanical Engineering - Steam Boilers and Engines - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Steam Boilers and Engines - Section 4 (Q.No. 8)
8.
By compounding the expansion of steam in two or more cylinders, the ratio of expansion
does not change
increases
decreases
Answer: Option
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Dheeraj Kumar said:   2 years ago
By compounding the expansion of steam in two or more cylinders, the ratio of expansion (the final volume to the initial volume of steam) is increased compared to a single-cylinder engine.

This is one of the key advantages of compounding steam engines.

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