Question 549Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer
70% to passWhich of the devices listed is commonly used to compensate for the expansion and minor misalignments occurring between the main turbine rotor and the reduction gear?
AQuill shaft
BExpansion gear
CSliding sleeve
DGear-type flexible coupling
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Gear-type flexible coupling. A gear-type flexible coupling is commonly used to compensate for the expansion and minor misalignments that can occur between the main turbine rotor and the reduction gear. This type of coupling allows for some flexibility and movement between the two components, helping to absorb any changes in their relative positions and prevent excessive stress or damage. The other options are not the primary devices used for this purpose. A quill shaft is a type of propeller shaft, while an expansion gear and sliding sleeve are not typically used to address the expansion and misalignment issues between the turbine and reduction gear.
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