Combustion analyzer.
Description : are portable devices capable of estimating the combusting efficiency of furnaces, boilers, or other fossil fuel burning machines. a) Sound analyzer. b) Light analyzer. c) Combustion analyzer. d) Temperature analyzer.
Last Answer : Combustion analyzer.
Description : measures oxygen and temperature of the flue gas. a) Fuel efficiency monitor. b) Combustion analyzer. c) Contact thermometer. d) Infrared thermometer.
Last Answer : Combustion analyzer
Description : Which of the following is not applicable to fluidised bed combustion of coal? (A) It cannot burn low grade coal (B) It achieves higher fuel combustion efficiency (C) Less heat transfer surface area is required in boilers (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) It cannot burn low grade coal
Description : Which of the following quantities has the GREATEST influence on the overall efficiency of a conventional (Rankine cycle) electric generating station burning fossil fuels? w) steam temperature at the steam turbine ... pressure at the steam turbine inlet z) pounds of ash and sulfur per pound of fuel
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- STEAM TEMPERATURE AT THE STEAM TURBINE INLET
Description : Coal is pulverised before burning in large capacity boiler furnaces mainly to (A) Ensure its complete combustion (B) Facilitate easy ash removal (C) Enhance its calorific value (D) Provide trouble free operation
Last Answer : (A) Ensure its complete combustion
Description : Means for giving direction to the circulation of gases in furnaces are (A) Fans (B) Arrangement of heating stock in the furnaces (C) Location of outlet ports and heating & combustion devices (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Use of pulverised coal in boilers provides (A) Higher calorific value (B) Better combustion (C) Smokeless burning (D) Less erosion on furnace wall
Last Answer : (B) Better combustion
Description : Fuel economy in furnaces can be achieved by (A) Using oxygen enriched combustion air (B) Preheating the combustion air (C) Reducing the heat loss through furnace openings & doors (D) All (A), (B) and (C
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C
Description : instrument is used to monitor O2, CO in flue gas (EA) a) Combustion analyzer b) Power analyzer c) Pyrometer d) Fyrite
Description : Which instrument is used to monitor O2, CO in flue gas? c)Combustion analyzer c) Pyrometer d)Power analyzer d) Fyrite
Description : 115. Which instrument is used to monitor O2, CO in flue gas? a) Combustion analyzer c) Pyrometer b) Power analyzer d) Fyrite
Description : The engine produces dark black smoke due to a) Burning of oil b) Due of incomplete combustion c) Due to moisture in fuel d) None of these Ans. b
Last Answer : ans b
Description : The economiser is used in boilers to........ A]Increase thermal efficiency of boiler B]Economise on fuel C]Extract heat from the exhaust the gases D]Increase flue gas temperature
Last Answer : A]Increase thermal efficiency of boiler
Description : Which is better boilers or gas furnaces?
Last Answer : Furnaces heat air and distribute through the ducts in your home, while boilers heat water providing steam for heat. Both are similiar and can be energy effecient, depending which one you end up choosing. It really is a matter of preference, and of course the cost of installation.
Description : What is defined as the ratio of the net electrical power output to the rate of fuel energy input? A. Combustion efficiency B. Thermal efficiency C. Overall efficiency D. Furnace efficiency
Last Answer : Overall efficiency
Description : Acid rains are produced by (a) excess NO2 and SO2 from burning fossil fuels (b) excess production of NH3 by industry and coal gas (c) excess release of carbon monoxide by incomplete combustion (d) excess formation of CO2 by combustion and animal respiration.
Last Answer : (a) excess NO2 and SO2 from burning fossil fuels
Description : A portable hand-held and is very handy for determining the power consumption and power factor of individual motors and other inductive devices. a) Voltmeter and wattmeter. b) Wattmeter and power factor meter. c) Light meter and flash meter.
Last Answer : Voltmeter and wattmeter.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Theoretical flame temperature is the temperature attained by the products of combustion, when the fuel is burned without loss or gain of heat (B) ... flame temperature (D) Adiabatic flame temperatures of actual combustions are always less than the maximum values
Last Answer : (C) Burning the fuel with excess pure oxygen results in maximum theoretical flame temperature
Description : The lowest temperature, at which a solid fuel produces enough vapors to support continuous combustion, is called (A) Fire point (B) Smoke point (C) Burning temperature (D) Kindling temperature
Last Answer : (C) Burning temperature
Description : The fuel mostly used in steam boilers is A. brown coal B. peat C. coking bituminous coal D. non-coking bituminous coal
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : What is the equation for the combustion of fossil fuel?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Why does Fossil fuel combustion increases the acidity of rain?
Last Answer : Burning fossil fuels lets off sulphur compounds in the smoke.When the sulphuric compounds are wetted by rain, the turn intosulphuric acid. Oddly enough, it has been proven that acid rain hasa slight ... by a small amount. Thankfully, carbon dioxide and water vaporin the air warm things back up.
Description : (3) Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur Explanation: Acid rain is caused by emissions of oxides of Sulfur and Nitrogen (Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide), which react with the water molecules in the ... The emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) result from fossil fuel combustion.
Last Answer : (3) live wire and the neutral wire Explanation: Three wires enter most homes from the power pole-two "hot" wires and a third "neutral" wire. Each hot wire provides 120- volt current for ... the main switch is put off because the electric circuit (the path where the electricity travels) gets opened.
Description : The Classical example of redox reaction is Combustion of fossil fuel. During combustion of fossil fuels, the carbon compound in the fossil fuel reacts with oxygen in the presence of a heat source to ... to react with oxygen, so the energy used in portion of combustion is an endothermic reaction.
Last Answer : Combustion of fossil fuel
Description : Which of the following processes doesn't account for an increase in atmospheric CO2 (carbon dioxide) levels? w) deforestation x) photosynthetic processes y) plant respiration z) fossil fuel combustion
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- PHOTOSYNTHETIC PROCESSES
Description : Is getting rid of, or really cutting back on fossil fuel machines really the answer?
Last Answer : Electro-magnetic propulsion and anti-gravity devices is/are the wave of the future.
Description : The heat recoverable from flue gases of furnaces depends on the (A) Thermal efficiency of furnace (B) Quantity of flue gases (C) Flue gas temperature drop through the furnace (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Tetra ethyle lead (TEL) is - (1) a catalyst in burning fossil fuel (2) an antioxidant (3) areductant (4) an antiknock compound
Last Answer : (4) an antiknock compound Explanation: Tetraethyl lead was extensively used as an additive to gasoline, wherein it served as an effective antiknock agent and prevented exhaust valve and seat wear. ... needed. Typical formulations called for 1 part of prepared TEL to 1260 parts untreated gasoline.
Description : Tetra ethyle lead (TEL) is (1) a catalyst in burning fossil fuel (2) an antioxidant (3) a reductant (4) an antiknock compound
Last Answer : an antiknock compound
Description : Higher efficiency in the combustion of solid fuel cannot be achieved by (A) Proper fuel preparation (B) Keeping the flue gas exhaust temperature very high (C) Adopting efficient-fuel firing technique & equipment (D) Supplying correct quantity of combustion air
Last Answer : (B) Keeping the flue gas exhaust temperature very high
Description : Efficiency of the combustion of a fuel is judged by the __________ the flue gas. (A) % of CO2 in (B) % of O2 in (C) Temperature of (D) Colour of
Last Answer : (B) % of O2 in
Description : High sulphur content in a fuel __________ of the flue gases. (A) Decreases the dew point (B) Increases the dew point (C) Reduces the combustion efficiency by limiting the permissible temperature reduction (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) Both (B) and (C)
Description : Otto cycle efficiency is higher than Diesel cycle efficiency for the same compression ratio and heat input because in Otto cycle A. combustion is at constant volume B. expansion and compression are isentropic C. maximum temperature is higher D. heat rejection is lower
Description : Soft coke is not (A) Produced by low temperature carbonisation of coal (B) A domestic fuel (C) Used in blast furnaces (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Used in blast furnaces
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) LPG is also used as fuel for automobiles & small furnaces and for cutting & welding of metals (B) The minimum temperature, at which a petroleum oil vapor catches ... about 30-50 Nm3 of gas (D) Maximum yield of naphthalene is obtained on distillation of crude oil
Last Answer : (B) The minimum temperature, at which a petroleum oil vapor catches fire and continues to burn, is called its flash point
Description : Which of the following types of internal combustion engine is generally used as portable engine for pumping and electricity generation? 1. Spark ignition 2. Stationary 3. Vertical single cylinder 3. all of these
Last Answer : ans 2
Description : The advantage of firing pulverised coal in the furnace lies in the fact, that it (A) Permits the use of high ash content coal (B) Permits the use of low fusion point ash coal (C) Accelerates the burning rate and economises on fuel combustion (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) Accelerates the burning rate and economises on fuel combustion
Description : Fuels that may classified conveniently in solid, liquid and gaseous. a. Unleaded fuel b. Diesel fuel c. Fossil fuel d. All of the above
Last Answer : Fossil fuel
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Benzopyrene which causes cancer is present in traces in tobacco, charcoal & petrol driven automobile exhaust (B) NO2 is capable of penetrating the troposphere and ... at all produced during combustion of sulphur bearing fuels as all the sulphur is oxidised to SO2
Last Answer : (D) H2S is not at all produced during combustion of sulphur bearing fuels as all the sulphur is oxidised to SO2
Description : Which of the following furnaces will have maximum thermal efficiency? (A) Soaking pits (B) Walking beam reheating furnace (C) Boiler furnace (D) Rotary kilns
Last Answer : (C) Boiler furnace
Description : Thermal efficiency of furnaces can be improved by (A) Waste heat recovery from flue gas (B) Minimising heat losses from furnace walls (C) Maintaining proper draught (D) All (A), (B) and (C
Description : To reduce the stack loss, heat recovery from flue gas can be done by (A) Preheating of cold stock (B) Preheating of combustion air (C) Steam generation in waste heat boilers (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Emission of dense white smoke out of the chimney of a thermal power plant is an indication of the use of (A) Less air for combustion (B) Correct amount of air for combustion (C) Too much air for combustion (D) Pulverised coal in boilers
Last Answer : (C) Too much air for combustion
Description : Use of ______ is prohibited in process boilers. a. Use of a common gas b. combustion air control linkage c. jack shaft d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : For process boilers , combustion air fans must meet the following requirements ___ a. The fan motor shall be driven by a variable speed drive b. The fan motor shall include controls that limit the fan motor demand to no more than 30 %. c. Both a. & b. d. None of the above
Last Answer : c. Both a. & b.
Description : Combustion air positive shut-off shall be provided on all newly installed _______ a. Grant boilers b. Process boilers c. Worcester boilers d. All of the above
Last Answer : b. Process boilers
Description : Higher fuel combustion efficiency cannot be achieved by (A) Preheating of fuel gases & combustion air (B) Reducing sulphur content in the fuel (C) Adopting proper fuel firing technique & fuel preparation (D) Supplying correct amount of combustion air
Last Answer : (B) Reducing sulphur content in the fuel
Description : What is the ratio of the useful heat extracted to heating value? A. Combustion efficiency B. Phase efficiency C. Heat efficiency D. Work efficiency
Last Answer : Combustion efficiency
Description : The efficiency of a dual combustion cycle __________ upon cut-off ratio. A. depends B. does not depend
Last Answer : Answer: A