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Class 4 (4th Engineer) MEKG 📅 Mar 2023

Exam Question

(a) What do you understand by the term 'Boiler' and what is its function on board? (4)

(b) List out the uses of steam on board (4)

(c) Name the types of boilers generally used on ship and explain the differences (4)

(d) State the advantages of water tube boilers over smoke tube boiler (4)

Reference Answer

### (a) Definition and Function of a Boiler
**Definition:**
A boiler is a robust, closed pressure vessel engineered to transfer heat, generated from the combustion of fuel, to water contained within it. The primary objective is to convert this water into steam at a specific, controlled pressure and temperature. It forms a critical component of a ship's power plant, acting as a steam generator.
**Function on Board:**

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