Q:
Which of the following statement about stuffing box (in a reciprocating steam engine) is TRUE?
A) Stuffing box is the casing which engine assembly is placed
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B) Stuffing box guides the crank shaft
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C) Stuffing box provides a steam-tight hole for the piston rod to pass through, to prevent steam leakage
| D) Stuffing box serves no purpose during engine operation
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