Question

In what aspect does chain gate travelling stoker and bar grate travelling stoker differ?

(a) Differ in supply of reactants

(b) Differ in process of operation

(c) Differ in construction

(d) Differ in terms of feeding mechanism

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Answer 1

Right option is (c) Differ in construction

For explanation: The travelling grate stoker may be of chain grate type or bar grate type. These two, differ only in the construction of grate. The chain stoker employs an endless chain which is constructed to form a support for the fuel bed. The traveling grate stoker consists of grate bars carried by steel chains.