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What is the primary function of a boiler according to the ABMA definition?
What is the primary function of a boiler according to the ABMA definition?
- To manufacture industrial chemicals
- To generate electricity
- To heat water or generate steam under pressure or vacuum (correct)
- To produce compressed air
Why is the control of steam energy crucial?
Why is the control of steam energy crucial?
- To increase the boiler's lifespan
- To prevent destruction and ensure safety (correct)
- To reduce the cost of maintenance
- To reduce energy consumption
Who are considered important figures in the development of steam boilers during the Industrial Revolution?
Who are considered important figures in the development of steam boilers during the Industrial Revolution?
- Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, and Marie Curie
- Isaac Newton, Archimedes, and Galileo Galilei
- Thomas Savery, Thomas Newcomen, James Watt, and Richard Trevithick (correct)
- Alexander Graham Bell, Nikola Tesla, and Guglielmo Marconi
What was the major driving source behind the significant progress made during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the major driving source behind the significant progress made during the Industrial Revolution?
What is the term that describes the professionals responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of boilers and their related systems?
What is the term that describes the professionals responsible for the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of boilers and their related systems?
What is the result of uncontrolled steam energy, as demonstrated by history?
What is the result of uncontrolled steam energy, as demonstrated by history?
What was the innovation of Trevithick's boiler design?
What was the innovation of Trevithick's boiler design?
What was the advantage of firetubes in boiler design?
What was the advantage of firetubes in boiler design?
What was the significance of Stephen Wilcox's 'Safety Boiler' design?
What was the significance of Stephen Wilcox's 'Safety Boiler' design?
What was the reason for keeping the tubes straight in early Babcock and Wilcox boiler designs?
What was the reason for keeping the tubes straight in early Babcock and Wilcox boiler designs?
What is the primary difference between firetube and watertube boilers?
What is the primary difference between firetube and watertube boilers?
What is the typical advantage of watertube boilers over firetube boilers?
What is the typical advantage of watertube boilers over firetube boilers?
What was the limitation of early watertube boilers?
What was the limitation of early watertube boilers?
How did the development of Trevithick's boiler design impact the industry?
How did the development of Trevithick's boiler design impact the industry?
What is the approximate steam temperature of modern high-pressure watertube boilers?
What is the approximate steam temperature of modern high-pressure watertube boilers?
What is the primary advantage of modern firetube boilers over earlier designs?
What is the primary advantage of modern firetube boilers over earlier designs?
What was the primary problem that Thomas Savery's engine solved in the early 1700s?
What was the primary problem that Thomas Savery's engine solved in the early 1700s?
What was the main difference between Thomas Newcomen's engine and Thomas Savery's engine?
What was the main difference between Thomas Newcomen's engine and Thomas Savery's engine?
What was the concern of Savery, Newcomen, and Watt regarding boiler design?
What was the concern of Savery, Newcomen, and Watt regarding boiler design?
What was the typical design of a steam boiler in the time of Savery, Newcomen, and Watt?
What was the typical design of a steam boiler in the time of Savery, Newcomen, and Watt?
What is the term for the part of a boiler where heat is transferred from combustion gases to boiler water?
What is the term for the part of a boiler where heat is transferred from combustion gases to boiler water?
What was the main limitation of the Haycock boiler design?
What was the main limitation of the Haycock boiler design?
What was the innovation of Richard Trevithick's high-pressure boiler designs?
What was the innovation of Richard Trevithick's high-pressure boiler designs?
What was the main difference between James Watt's engine and Newcomen's engine?
What was the main difference between James Watt's engine and Newcomen's engine?
What was the primary reason for the inefficiency of the Haycock boiler design?
What was the primary reason for the inefficiency of the Haycock boiler design?
What was the consequence of the early boiler designs being limited to low pressures?
What was the consequence of the early boiler designs being limited to low pressures?
What is the primary purpose of the steel casing that covers the outside of the boiler and furnace?
What is the primary purpose of the steel casing that covers the outside of the boiler and furnace?
What is unique about the support structure of a packaged watertube boiler?
What is unique about the support structure of a packaged watertube boiler?
What is the maximum pressure of superheated steam that can be delivered by the largest packaged watertube boilers?
What is the maximum pressure of superheated steam that can be delivered by the largest packaged watertube boilers?
What is the approximate amount of saturated steam produced per hour by a small packaged watertube boiler, like the one shown in Figure 9?
What is the approximate amount of saturated steam produced per hour by a small packaged watertube boiler, like the one shown in Figure 9?
What is one of the fuel choices available for packaged watertube boilers?
What is one of the fuel choices available for packaged watertube boilers?
What led to the development of large-scale boilers?
What led to the development of large-scale boilers?
What is the main advantage of bent watertube construction?
What is the main advantage of bent watertube construction?
What was a major cause of boiler explosions in the late 1800s?
What was a major cause of boiler explosions in the late 1800s?
What was the outcome of the 1905 boiler explosion in Massachusetts?
What was the outcome of the 1905 boiler explosion in Massachusetts?
What is the purpose of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?
What is the purpose of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?
What is the difference between power boilers and heating boilers?
What is the difference between power boilers and heating boilers?
Which of the following is an example of a component that extracts more heat from combustion gases?
Which of the following is an example of a component that extracts more heat from combustion gases?
What is the significance of the ASME BPVC in the boiler industry?
What is the significance of the ASME BPVC in the boiler industry?
What is the typical operating pressure of power boilers that produce steam?
What is the typical operating pressure of power boilers that produce steam?
Which of the following is NOT a significant advancement in boiler design?
Which of the following is NOT a significant advancement in boiler design?
What is the maximum operating pressure of heating boilers designed to produce hot water?
What is the maximum operating pressure of heating boilers designed to produce hot water?
What is the primary advantage of using hot oil in boilers?
What is the primary advantage of using hot oil in boilers?
What is the purpose of thermo-flooding boilers?
What is the purpose of thermo-flooding boilers?
What is the primary goal of modern boiler design?
What is the primary goal of modern boiler design?
What is the main purpose of circulating water in a boiler?
What is the main purpose of circulating water in a boiler?
What is the minimum requirement for the steam space of a boiler?
What is the minimum requirement for the steam space of a boiler?
What is the maximum temperature for heating boilers designed to produce hot water?
What is the maximum temperature for heating boilers designed to produce hot water?
What is the name of the code that covers the design and construction of all types of boilers?
What is the name of the code that covers the design and construction of all types of boilers?
What type of boiler is designed to produce electrical power?
What type of boiler is designed to produce electrical power?
What is the purpose of proper insulation in a boiler?
What is the purpose of proper insulation in a boiler?
What is a potential consequence of steam containing water in machinery?
What is a potential consequence of steam containing water in machinery?
What is a key requirement for the design of a boiler?
What is a key requirement for the design of a boiler?
What is a characteristic of a packaged boiler?
What is a characteristic of a packaged boiler?
What is an advantage of packaged boilers?
What is an advantage of packaged boilers?
What is a type of boiler that is often produced as a packaged unit?
What is a type of boiler that is often produced as a packaged unit?
What is the maximum size of packaged boilers limited by?
What is the maximum size of packaged boilers limited by?
What is a characteristic of packaged firetube boilers?
What is a characteristic of packaged firetube boilers?
What is the purpose of a boiler's allowance for expansion and contraction?
What is the purpose of a boiler's allowance for expansion and contraction?
What is a necessary feature of a boiler's design?
What is a necessary feature of a boiler's design?
What is the purpose of a boiler's pressure relief valves?
What is the purpose of a boiler's pressure relief valves?
What is the primary factor that necessitates the need for efficient, safe, and reliable boilers?
What is the primary factor that necessitates the need for efficient, safe, and reliable boilers?
What is the key aspect of the Industrial Revolution that contributed to previously unimagined levels of prosperity and productivity?
What is the key aspect of the Industrial Revolution that contributed to previously unimagined levels of prosperity and productivity?
What is the primary role of Power Engineers in the context of boilers and their related systems?
What is the primary role of Power Engineers in the context of boilers and their related systems?
What is the ultimate consequence of the uncontrolled release of steam energy?
What is the ultimate consequence of the uncontrolled release of steam energy?
What is the central idea behind the definition of a boiler provided by the ABMA?
What is the central idea behind the definition of a boiler provided by the ABMA?
What is the significance of the historical development of steam boilers in the context of the Industrial Revolution?
What is the significance of the historical development of steam boilers in the context of the Industrial Revolution?
What is the primary function of the steel structure in a packaged watertube boiler?
What is the primary function of the steel structure in a packaged watertube boiler?
What is the significance of the special concrete footings required for packaged watertube boilers?
What is the significance of the special concrete footings required for packaged watertube boilers?
What is the typical operating pressure range of the largest packaged watertube boilers?
What is the typical operating pressure range of the largest packaged watertube boilers?
What is the primary advantage of using natural gas as a fuel source for packaged watertube boilers?
What is the primary advantage of using natural gas as a fuel source for packaged watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of the mud drum in a packaged watertube boiler?
What is the purpose of the mud drum in a packaged watertube boiler?
What is the main advantage of using firetubes in boiler design?
What is the main advantage of using firetubes in boiler design?
What was the primary advantage of Stephen Wilcox's 'Safety Boiler' design?
What was the primary advantage of Stephen Wilcox's 'Safety Boiler' design?
What is the primary difference between bent tube and straight tube watertube boiler designs?
What is the primary difference between bent tube and straight tube watertube boiler designs?
What is the main limitation of early boiler designs?
What is the main limitation of early boiler designs?
What is the primary advantage of modern watertube boilers over firetube boilers?
What is the primary advantage of modern watertube boilers over firetube boilers?
What is the main reason for the development of large-scale boilers?
What is the main reason for the development of large-scale boilers?
What was the primary factor that led to the development of large-scale boilers?
What was the primary factor that led to the development of large-scale boilers?
What is the primary advantage of using multiple firetubes in boiler design?
What is the primary advantage of using multiple firetubes in boiler design?
What is the main difference between power boilers and heating boilers?
What is the main difference between power boilers and heating boilers?
What was the significance of Richard Trevithick's high-pressure boiler designs?
What was the significance of Richard Trevithick's high-pressure boiler designs?
What was the outcome of the 1905 boiler explosion in Massachusetts?
What was the outcome of the 1905 boiler explosion in Massachusetts?
What is the primary advantage of using watertube boilers in electric power generation?
What is the primary advantage of using watertube boilers in electric power generation?
What is the primary difference between firetube and watertube boilers?
What is the primary difference between firetube and watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?
What is the purpose of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?
What is the significance of bent watertube construction in boiler design?
What is the significance of bent watertube construction in boiler design?
What was the primary cause of boiler explosions in the late 1800s?
What was the primary cause of boiler explosions in the late 1800s?
What is the purpose of internal steam/water separation devices in boiler design?
What is the purpose of internal steam/water separation devices in boiler design?
What is the advantage of all-welded construction in boiler design?
What is the advantage of all-welded construction in boiler design?
What was the primary reason for the inefficiency of early steam boiler designs in the 1700s?
What was the primary reason for the inefficiency of early steam boiler designs in the 1700s?
What is the purpose of economizers in boiler design?
What is the purpose of economizers in boiler design?
What was the main innovation of Richard Trevithick's high-pressure boiler designs?
What was the main innovation of Richard Trevithick's high-pressure boiler designs?
What is the significance of the 1911 appeal to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers?
What is the significance of the 1911 appeal to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers?
What was the main limitation of the boilers developed by Savery, Newcomen, and Watt?
What was the main limitation of the boilers developed by Savery, Newcomen, and Watt?
What is the term for the part of a boiler where heat is transferred from combustion gases to boiler water?
What is the term for the part of a boiler where heat is transferred from combustion gases to boiler water?
What was the primary advantage of James Watt's engine over Newcomen's engine?
What was the primary advantage of James Watt's engine over Newcomen's engine?
What was the primary consequence of the early boiler designs being limited to low pressures?
What was the primary consequence of the early boiler designs being limited to low pressures?
What was the primary difference between the Haycock boiler and Trevithick's boiler designs?
What was the primary difference between the Haycock boiler and Trevithick's boiler designs?
What was the primary advantage of Watt's engine over earlier designs?
What was the primary advantage of Watt's engine over earlier designs?
What was the primary reason for the development of high-pressure boilers?
What was the primary reason for the development of high-pressure boilers?
What was the primary limitation of the furnace design in the Haycock boiler?
What was the primary limitation of the furnace design in the Haycock boiler?
What is the primary consideration in modern boiler design to prevent overheating of the boiler metal?
What is the primary consideration in modern boiler design to prevent overheating of the boiler metal?
What is the purpose of the steam space in a boiler?
What is the purpose of the steam space in a boiler?
Which type of boiler is designed to operate at pressures not exceeding 1.1 MPa and a temperature not exceeding 120°C?
Which type of boiler is designed to operate at pressures not exceeding 1.1 MPa and a temperature not exceeding 120°C?
What is the primary advantage of using hot oil in boilers?
What is the primary advantage of using hot oil in boilers?
What is the main difference between field-erected boilers and packaged boilers?
What is the main difference between field-erected boilers and packaged boilers?
What is the purpose of covering all parts of the boiler heating surface exposed to fire or hot gases with water?
What is the purpose of covering all parts of the boiler heating surface exposed to fire or hot gases with water?
What is the primary goal of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?
What is the primary goal of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code?
What is the typical application of thermo-flooding boilers?
What is the typical application of thermo-flooding boilers?
What is the primary characteristic of compact boilers?
What is the primary characteristic of compact boilers?
What is the main consideration in designing a boiler to produce steam?
What is the main consideration in designing a boiler to produce steam?
Which of the following is a necessary feature of a boiler's design to prevent damaging stresses?
Which of the following is a necessary feature of a boiler's design to prevent damaging stresses?
What is the primary advantage of packaged boilers over traditional boilers?
What is the primary advantage of packaged boilers over traditional boilers?
What is the typical design limitation of packaged boilers?
What is the typical design limitation of packaged boilers?
What is the primary purpose of a boiler's pressure relief valves?
What is the primary purpose of a boiler's pressure relief valves?
What is the main difference between power boilers and heating boilers?
What is the main difference between power boilers and heating boilers?
What is the primary advantage of compact packaged boilers?
What is the primary advantage of compact packaged boilers?
What is the primary reason for testing and inspecting packaged boilers before site delivery?
What is the primary reason for testing and inspecting packaged boilers before site delivery?
What is the primary characteristic of packaged firetube boilers?
What is the primary characteristic of packaged firetube boilers?
What is the primary benefit of using packaged watertube boilers?
What is the primary benefit of using packaged watertube boilers?
What is the primary purpose of a boiler's gauges?
What is the primary purpose of a boiler's gauges?
What is the main difference between field-assembled boilers and field-erected boilers?
What is the main difference between field-assembled boilers and field-erected boilers?
What is the primary purpose of dedicated supports for the lower drum in packaged watertube boilers?
What is the primary purpose of dedicated supports for the lower drum in packaged watertube boilers?
Why do larger field-erected boilers need to be placed on concrete pilings?
Why do larger field-erected boilers need to be placed on concrete pilings?
What is the primary consideration when placing a packaged watertube boiler on a concrete base?
What is the primary consideration when placing a packaged watertube boiler on a concrete base?
What is the primary advantage of field-assembled boilers?
What is the primary advantage of field-assembled boilers?
What is the primary purpose of the supports in packaged watertube boilers?
What is the primary purpose of the supports in packaged watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of beading in tube attachment?
What is the purpose of beading in tube attachment?
Why are watertube attachments not beaded over?
Why are watertube attachments not beaded over?
What is the purpose of refractory in boilers?
What is the purpose of refractory in boilers?
What is the difference between insulation and refractory?
What is the difference between insulation and refractory?
Why are tubes attached by welding generally more suitable for higher-pressure service?
Why are tubes attached by welding generally more suitable for higher-pressure service?
What is the main purpose of surrounding the furnace with water-containing vessel components in modern boilers?
What is the main purpose of surrounding the furnace with water-containing vessel components in modern boilers?
How are bottom-supported boilers typically affixed to their foundations?
How are bottom-supported boilers typically affixed to their foundations?
What is unique about the support structure of large field-erected boilers?
What is unique about the support structure of large field-erected boilers?
What is the primary purpose of a boiler's steam drum?
What is the primary purpose of a boiler's steam drum?
What is the main advantage of using shop-fabricated components for field-erected boilers?
What is the main advantage of using shop-fabricated components for field-erected boilers?
How are the main cylindrical vessels of firetube and watertube boilers constructed?
How are the main cylindrical vessels of firetube and watertube boilers constructed?
What is the purpose of the circumferential joints in a boiler's shell or drum?
What is the purpose of the circumferential joints in a boiler's shell or drum?
Why are smaller diameter shells and drums often made from seamless steel pipe?
Why are smaller diameter shells and drums often made from seamless steel pipe?
What is the primary advantage of top-supported field-erected boilers?
What is the primary advantage of top-supported field-erected boilers?
What is the purpose of the refractory and insulation applied to the boiler exterior?
What is the purpose of the refractory and insulation applied to the boiler exterior?
What is the primary difference between packaged and field-erected boilers?
What is the primary difference between packaged and field-erected boilers?
What is the purpose of the steam drum in a watertube boiler?
What is the purpose of the steam drum in a watertube boiler?
Why are flat heads in firetube boilers made extremely thick?
Why are flat heads in firetube boilers made extremely thick?
What is the purpose of stays in firetube boilers?
What is the purpose of stays in firetube boilers?
What is the most common head shape for a drum in a watertube boiler?
What is the most common head shape for a drum in a watertube boiler?
What is the purpose of nozzles in watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of nozzles in watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of headers in watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of headers in watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of the mud drum in a watertube boiler?
What is the purpose of the mud drum in a watertube boiler?
What is the purpose of the tubesheet in a firetube boiler?
What is the purpose of the tubesheet in a firetube boiler?
What is the purpose of handholes and manholes in watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of handholes and manholes in watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of the heads in watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of the heads in watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of access openings in boilers?
What is the purpose of access openings in boilers?
What is the main difference between watertubes and firetubes?
What is the main difference between watertubes and firetubes?
What is the purpose of handholes and manholes in boilers?
What is the purpose of handholes and manholes in boilers?
What is the purpose of gaskets in manhole and handhole plates?
What is the purpose of gaskets in manhole and handhole plates?
What is the method used to fasten tubes to drums or tubesheets?
What is the method used to fasten tubes to drums or tubesheets?
What is the purpose of beading the end of a firetube?
What is the purpose of beading the end of a firetube?
What type of tubes are used in high-pressure service?
What type of tubes are used in high-pressure service?
What is the purpose of the ASME BPVC code in relation to boiler tubes?
What is the purpose of the ASME BPVC code in relation to boiler tubes?
What is the difference between the way watertubes and firetubes are attached to the drum or tubesheet?
What is the difference between the way watertubes and firetubes are attached to the drum or tubesheet?
What is the purpose of the expander tool used in expanding tubes?
What is the purpose of the expander tool used in expanding tubes?
What is the primary reason for categorizing large watertube boilers as field-assembled or field-erected?
What is the primary reason for categorizing large watertube boilers as field-assembled or field-erected?
What is the purpose of the dedicated supports for the lower drum in a packaged watertube boiler?
What is the purpose of the dedicated supports for the lower drum in a packaged watertube boiler?
What is a necessary consideration when placing a packaged watertube boiler on a foundation?
What is a necessary consideration when placing a packaged watertube boiler on a foundation?
What is the primary difference between field-assembled and field-erected boilers?
What is the primary difference between field-assembled and field-erected boilers?
What is the purpose of the concrete pilings that support larger field-erected boilers?
What is the purpose of the concrete pilings that support larger field-erected boilers?
What is a characteristic of the boiler components that require field assembly in field-assembled boilers?
What is a characteristic of the boiler components that require field assembly in field-assembled boilers?
What is the primary reason for supporting field-erected boilers from the top?
What is the primary reason for supporting field-erected boilers from the top?
What is the purpose of the longitudinal joint in a boiler's shell or drum?
What is the purpose of the longitudinal joint in a boiler's shell or drum?
What is the primary difference between the main cylindrical pressure vessel of a firetube and watertube boiler?
What is the primary difference between the main cylindrical pressure vessel of a firetube and watertube boiler?
What is the purpose of the mud drum in a field-erected boiler?
What is the purpose of the mud drum in a field-erected boiler?
What is the primary characteristic of all boilers, regardless of type?
What is the primary characteristic of all boilers, regardless of type?
What is the purpose of the circumferential joints in a boiler's shell or drum?
What is the purpose of the circumferential joints in a boiler's shell or drum?
What is the primary advantage of using thicker plate in a boiler's design?
What is the primary advantage of using thicker plate in a boiler's design?
What is the primary consideration when designing a boiler to prevent overheating of the boiler metal?
What is the primary consideration when designing a boiler to prevent overheating of the boiler metal?
What is the primary purpose of the overhead structural steel framework in a field-erected boiler?
What is the primary purpose of the overhead structural steel framework in a field-erected boiler?
What is the purpose of beading in tube attachment?
What is the purpose of beading in tube attachment?
What is the primary difference between the way smaller and larger field-erected boilers are supported?
What is the primary difference between the way smaller and larger field-erected boilers are supported?
What is the primary advantage of welded tube attachments over expanded attachments?
What is the primary advantage of welded tube attachments over expanded attachments?
What is the primary purpose of refractory in boilers?
What is the primary purpose of refractory in boilers?
What is the purpose of surrounding the furnace with water-containing vessel components in modern boilers?
What is the purpose of surrounding the furnace with water-containing vessel components in modern boilers?
What is the difference between insulation and refractory in boilers?
What is the difference between insulation and refractory in boilers?
What is the purpose of the flare at the end of a watertube in a watertube boiler?
What is the purpose of the flare at the end of a watertube in a watertube boiler?
What is the primary purpose of access openings in boilers?
What is the primary purpose of access openings in boilers?
What type of gasket is typically used in high-pressure boilers?
What type of gasket is typically used in high-pressure boilers?
What is the primary difference between firetubes and watertubes?
What is the primary difference between firetubes and watertubes?
What is the purpose of expanding tube ends in boiler tube attachment?
What is the purpose of expanding tube ends in boiler tube attachment?
What is the minimum size of handhole and manhole openings mandated by?
What is the minimum size of handhole and manhole openings mandated by?
What is the primary purpose of beading in tube attachment?
What is the primary purpose of beading in tube attachment?
What is the primary advantage of using seamless tubes in high-pressure boilers?
What is the primary advantage of using seamless tubes in high-pressure boilers?
What is the purpose of the expander tool used in expanding tubes?
What is the purpose of the expander tool used in expanding tubes?
What is the primary purpose of the headers in watertube boilers?
What is the primary purpose of the headers in watertube boilers?
What is the primary purpose of the ASME BPVC code in relation to boiler tubes?
What is the primary purpose of the ASME BPVC code in relation to boiler tubes?
What is the significance of the convex shape of watertube boiler heads?
What is the significance of the convex shape of watertube boiler heads?
What is the primary difference between tubes and pipes used in boilers?
What is the primary difference between tubes and pipes used in boilers?
What is the primary function of the stays in firetube boilers?
What is the primary function of the stays in firetube boilers?
What is the purpose of the nozzles in shells, drums, and headers?
What is the purpose of the nozzles in shells, drums, and headers?
What is the significance of the ellipsoidal shape of watertube boiler drums?
What is the significance of the ellipsoidal shape of watertube boiler drums?
What is the primary difference between the heads of firetube and watertube boilers?
What is the primary difference between the heads of firetube and watertube boilers?
What is the purpose of the handholes and manholes in watertube boiler heads?
What is the purpose of the handholes and manholes in watertube boiler heads?
What is the significance of the groove butt-welds in the construction of drums and headers?
What is the significance of the groove butt-welds in the construction of drums and headers?
What is the primary purpose of the mud drum in watertube boilers?
What is the primary purpose of the mud drum in watertube boilers?
What is the significance of the torispherical shape of some watertube boiler heads?
What is the significance of the torispherical shape of some watertube boiler heads?
