Description : An economiser in a boiler........ A]Increases steam pressure. B]Increases steam flow C]Decreases fuel consumption D]Decreases steam pressure
Last Answer : C]Decreases fuel consumption
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 : In a boiler enthalpy of water supplied was 2000 kJ/kg. Enthalpy being added by fuel combustion is 3200 kJ/kg. Using first law of thermodynamics, find amount of heat supplied if steam generation rate is 10 tons per hour.
Last Answer : Heat supplied Q = m (h2-h1) …….(Steady flow energy equation for boiler) ; h2=3200 KJ/kg h1=2000 KJ/kg m = 10 Tons /hour = (10 x 1000)/3600 kg/sec = 2.77 Kg/sec Q = 2.77(3200-2000) = 3324 KJ/sec heat supplied for 10 Tons/hr steam generation
Description : high pressure boiler generates steam at a pressure greater than __________ kg/cm2. (A) 10 (B) 30 (C) 50 (D) 80
Last Answer : Option D
Description : The function of an economiser in a boiler is to preheat the (A) Feedwater (B) Combustion air (C) Pulverised coal (D) Furnace oil
Last Answer : (A) Feedwater
Description : Which of the following is not a continuous waste heat recovery equipment from the flue gases going out of furnace? (A) Economiser (B) Regenerator (C) Ceramic recuperator (D) Waste heat boiler
Last Answer : (B) Regenerator
Description : Waste heat from the outgoing flue gases in a thermal power plant is recovered by a/an (A) Economiser (B) Steam superheater (C) Air preheater (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : 'Utilities' in a chemical process plant includes compressed air, steam, water, electrical power, oxygen, acetylene, fuel gases etc. Utility costs for ordinary chemical process plants ranges roughly from __________ percent of the total product ... 1 to 5 (B) 10 to 20 (C) 25 to 35 (D) 35 to 45
Last Answer : (B) 10 to 20
Description : The amount of water evaporated in kg per kg of fuel burnt in a boiler is called the __________ of a boiler. (A) Evaporative capacity (B) Evaporation efficiency (C) Thermal efficiency (D) Steam load
Last Answer : (A) Evaporative capacity
Description : A __________ is a type of heat exchange system where water is heated to its' boiling point via combustion of a fuel blown through a tube submerged in water. a. Condensate loop b. Hyperbolic cooling tower c. Steam boiler d. All of above
Last Answer : c. Steam boiler
Description : White flue gas (resembling steam) coming out of the chimney of a thermal power plant indicates that the fuel used in the boiler furnace is (A) Tar (B) Coke oven gas (C) Pitch (D) Pulverised coke
Last Answer : (B) Coke oven gas
Description : Pick up the odd one out: b) Regenerator c) Recuperator d) Metallic recuperator e) Economiser
Last Answer : Economiser
Description : In a low to medium temperature waste heat recovery system which of the device is most suitable a) Economiser b) Heat wheels c) air preheater d) Recuperator
Last Answer : Heat wheels
Description : What is the critical point of steam generation in a “once through” boiler? a) 221.5 bar b) 221.4 bar c) 221.3 bar d) 221.2 bar
Last Answer : d) 221.2 bar
Description : What is the main disadvantage of Lamont boiler ? a. Less flexible in design b. Low heat transfer rate c. Formation of bubbles d. Low steam generation capacity
Last Answer : c. Formation of bubbles
Description : Steam produced in a boiler can be used for a variety of purposes including space heating, drying and _________________ a. Sterilization b. Humidification c. Power generation d. All of above
Last Answer : d. All of above
Description : For every 10% increase in the excess air; the fuel consumption increases by __________ percent. (A) 0.1 (B) 0.2 (C) 0.5 (D) 1.0
Last Answer : (A) 0.1
Description : Preheating of coal charge for the coke ovens reduces the (A) Time of carbonisation (B) Yield of gas and tar (C) Fuel consumption in coking (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : A boiling water reactor is the one, in which the (A) Coolant water is allowed to boil in the core of the reactor (B) Coolant water, after being heated in the reactor core, generates steam ... water is pumped into the core (D) Fuel and the coolant are thoroughly mixed to form a homogeneous solution
Last Answer : (A) Coolant water is allowed to boil in the core of the reactor
Description : What is the function of boiler? • To burn the fuel in a confined closed system With the supply of air • To generate steam in varying pressure • To generate steam at constant pressure • To produce flue gases by burning fuel at a given pressure
Last Answer : • To generate steam at constant pressure
Description : A _______ incorporates a firebox or furnace in order to burn the fuel and generate heat. • Steam • Boiler • Hydrogen • None
Last Answer : • Boiler
Description : A -________ incorporates a firebox or furnace in order to burn the fuel and _________ heat. a. Boiler, generate b. Heat, boiler c. Steam, pressure d. None
Last Answer : a. Boiler, generate
Description : A _______ incorporates a firebox or furnace in order to burn the fuel and generate heat. A Steam B Boiler C Hydrogen D None
Last Answer : B Boiler
Description : Boiler efficiency is a measure of how effectively _______ energy in fuel is converted into heat energy in steam going to the turbines A Chemical energy B Heat energy C Thermal energy D All of the above
Last Answer : A Chemical energy
Description : The biggest loss in the boiler is a) Moisture in fuel b) Dry flue gases c) Steam formation d) Unburnt carbon
Last Answer : b) Dry flue gases
Description : What type of boiler does not need a steam drum ?
Last Answer : Super-critical pressure boiler.
Description : A simple steam engine receives steam from the boiler at 180˚C and exhausts directly into the air at 100˚C. What is the upper limit of its efficiency? a. 11.28 % b. 36.77 % c. 20.36 % d. 17.66 %
Last Answer : 17.66 %
Description : Most chemical plants use an initial working capital amounting to 10- 20% of the total capital investment. But this percentage may increase to __________ percent in case of seasonal products manufacturing plant. (A) 30 (B) 50 (C) 75 (D) 95
Last Answer : (B) 50
Description : Cost of instrumentation in a modern chemical plant ranges from __________ percent of the total plant cost. (A) 5 to 10 (B) 20 to 30 (C) 40 to 50 (D) 60 to 70
Last Answer : (B) 20 to 30
Description : Construction expenses are roughly __________ percent of the total direct cost of the plant. (A) 2 (B) 10 (C) 30 (D) 50
Last Answer : B) 10
Description : Why boiler is purged everytime before starting firing of fuel ?
Last Answer : Purging ensures that any unburnt fuel in furnace is removed, otherwise it may lead to explosion.
Description : Economizer is provided to utilize the flue gas heat for ___ a) preheating the boiler feed water b) preheating the stock c) preheating the combustion air d) preheating fuel
Last Answer : preheating the boiler feed water
Description : Maximum thermal efficiency of boiler may be about __________ percent. (A) 10 (B) 25 (C) 65 (D) 90
Last Answer : (D) 90
Description : Spent fuel from a nuclear power plant cools down and loses most of its radioactivity through decay. In the first year, spent fuel loses about what percentage of its radioactivity? w) 10 percent x) 50 percent y) 80 percent z) 100 percent
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 80 PERCENT
Description : In a typical power plant used to generate electricity in the U.S., the percentage of energy in the fuel that is converted to electricity is about: w) 99 percent x) 50 percent y) 35 percent z) 10 percent
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 35 PERCENT
Description : Steam condenser tubes are made of admiralty brass, in which percentage of zinc & copper are __________ respectively. (A) 70 & 30 (B) 30 & 70 (C) 50 & 50 (D) 90 & 10
Last Answer : (A) 70 & 30
Description : In a heat treatment shop, steel components are heat-treated in batches of 80 Tons. The heat treatment cycle is as follows; Increase temperature from 30 OC to 850 OC in 3 hours. ... efficiency of 80%, for same requirement. The investment towards installation of the new furnace is Rs. 50
Last Answer : Quantity of steel treated per batch - 80 Tons a. Efficiency of Furnace: Useful heat supplied to steel - 80000 x 0.12 x (850 - 30) = 7872000 kcal/batch .1 mark Total heat ... = Rs. 64400/batch Efficiency of new LPG furnace - 80% Heat supplied in new LPG furnace - 7872000/0.8
Description : A fire tube boiler is limited to a maximum steam pressure of about __________ kg/cm2. (A) 6 (B) 18 (C) 38 (D) 52
Last Answer : (B) 18
Description : Replacement of steam based hot water generation by solar system is an example of a) Matching energy usage to the requirement b) Maximising system efficiency c) Energy substitution d) Performance improvement
Last Answer : Energy substitution
Description : The thermal efficiency of an air/fuel gas preheating recuperator may be as high as __________ percent. (A) 50 (B) 65 (C) 85 (D) 99
Last Answer : (C) 85
Description : Choke in a I.C. engine is used to control a) Camshaft speed b) Specific fuel consumption c) Air fuel mixture d) Crankshaft speed Ans. c
Last Answer : ans c
Description : Tractors with less specific fuel consumption should be preferred because..... A. High efficiency C. Good output B. Good for field D. Less cost
Last Answer : Less cost
Description : Total primary energy consumption of fuel in the world is lead by a) Coal b) Nuclear c) Hydro d) Oil
Last Answer : coal
Description : 105. Energy and production data is useful to calculate…… a) Specific Energy Consumption b) Specific Fuel consumption c) Specific Cost d) None
Last Answer : Specific Energy Consumption
Description : 71. Total primary energy consumption of fuel in the world is lead by a) Coal b) Nuclear c) Hydro d) Oil
Description : Energy and production data is useful to calculate…… a) Specific Energy Consumption b) Specific Fuel consumption c) Specific Cost d) None
Description : Heat recovery provides valuable energy sources and ....... consumption. a) Reduce energy b) Increase energy c) Increase fuel d) Reduce fuel
Last Answer : Reduce energy
Description : A waste heat recovery system in industrial process has been key to reduce ....... Consumption. a) Coal b) Fuel c) Biogas d) Oil
Last Answer : Fuel
Description : Overall thermal efficiency of a lumpy coal fired suitably designed heating furnace, if operated & maintained properly may be about __________ percent. (A) 10-15 (B) 25-30 (C) 45-50 (D) 65-70
Last Answer : (B) 25-30
Description : Permanent pressure loss in a well designed Venturimeter is about __________ percent of the venturi differential. (A) 1 (B) 10 (C) 30 (D) 50
Last Answer : (A) 1