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Boiler shell joints: purpose of circumferential joints. Statement: In boilers, circumferential joints are used to obtain the required <em>length</em> of a boiler by joining shell rings end-to-end. Choose the correct option (True/False).

Q: Boiler shell joints: purpose of circumferential joints. Statement: In boilers, circumferential joints are used to obtain the required length of a boiler by joining shell rings end-to-end. Choose the correct option (True/False).

Concept Boiler shell plates are assembled as rings. Circumferential joints join these rings end-to-end to build overall length. Longitudinal joints join plate edges along the length to form the shell diameter. Final Answer True

Difficulty: Easy

True
False
True only for small shells
False; circumferential joints give diameter, not length

Correct Answer: True

Explanation:

Concept
Boiler shell plates are assembled as rings. Circumferential joints join these rings end-to-end to build overall length. Longitudinal joints join plate edges along the length to form the shell diameter.

Final Answer
True

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