Description : Presence of aromatics in (A) Diesel increases its cetane number (B) Kerosene increases its smoke point (C) Petrol increases its octane number (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) Petrol increases its octane number
Description : Choose the correct statement. (A) Octane number of i-octane is zero (B) Octane number of paraffins increases with increasing number of carbon atoms (C) Branched chain paraffins have higher octane ... atoms (D) The aromatics have lower octane number than naphthenes with same number of carbon atoms
Last Answer : (A) Octane number of i-octane is zero
Description : Which of the following hydrocarbons of same carbon atoms has minimum smoking tendency? (A) Paraffins (B) Naphthenes (C) Aromatics (D) Iso-paraffins
Last Answer : (A) Paraffins
Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Paraffins have higher octane number than corresponding iso-paraffin (B) Paraffins have lower smoke point than aromatics
Last Answer : (B) Paraffins have lower smoke point than aromatics
Description : Visbreaking process is used mainly for making (A) High cetane diesel (B) High octane gasoline (C) Fuel oil (D) Smoke free kerosene
Last Answer : (C) Fuel oil
Description : Cetane number of a diesel fuel is the measure of its (A) Ignition delay (B) Smoke point (C) Viscosity (D) Oxidation stability
Last Answer : (A) Ignition delay
Description : H/C ratio (by weight) for the same number of carbon atoms is the highest in case of (A) Aromatics (B) Paraffins (C) Olefins (D) Naphthenes
Last Answer : (D) Naphthenes
Description : Presence of predominantly large quantity of aromatics (polynuclear) is not desirable in aviation fuel, because it has (A) High pour point and low smoke point (B) Low viscosity index (C) High self-ignition temperature (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (B) Low viscosity index
Description : Which of the following has the highest octane number? (A) Aromatics (B) i-paraffins (C) Naphthenes (D) Olefins
Last Answer : (A) Aromatics
Description : Ignition quality of diesel is expressed by a. octane number b. cetane number c. calorific value d. carbon content
Last Answer : ANSWER b. cetane number
Description : Which of the following has the lowest cetane number? (A) Aromatics (B) i-paraffins (C) Naphthene (D) Olefins
Description : Smoke point of a test sample of kerosene is found to be 15 mm. On removal of __________ from it, the smoke point rises to 25 mm. (A) n-paraffins (B) Olefins (C) Aromatics (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Aromatics
Description : Extractor temperature is maintained at -20°C in Edeleanu process to reduce the __________ of kerosene. (A) Smoke point (B) Paraffins (C) Aromatics (D) Naphthenes
Last Answer : (B) Paraffins
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Lower boiling paraffins have higher octane number than higher paraffins (B) Dehydrogenation of naphthenes to aromatics is a desirable reaction in reforming ... is dearomatised kerosene (D) Catalyst used in catalytic reforming is platinum on silica-alumina base
Last Answer : (C) The most ideal feedstock for thermal reforming is dearomatised kerosene
Description : A mixture containing 65% of iso-octane and 35% of normal heptane will have a) cetane number 65 b) octane number 65 c) cetane number 35 d) octane number 35
Last Answer : Answer: b Explanation: A mixture containing 65% of iso-octane and 35% of normal heptane will have octane number 65 as octane number is the number percentage containing iso-octane.
Description : Ignition quality of petrol is expressed by a. Octane number b. cetane number c. calorific value d. self-ignition temperature
Last Answer : ANSWER a. Octane number
Description : The quality of petrol is expressed in terms of – (1) Cetane number (2) Gold number (3) Octane number (4) Added unlead compounds
Last Answer : (3) Octane number Explanation: Octane rating or octane number is a standard measure of the of the ignition quality of has (gasoline or petrol). Higher this number, the less ... premature burning in the combustioncharnber) when burnt in a standard (spark-ignition internal combustion) engine.
Description : Definition Of Octane Number And Cetane Number?
Last Answer : Octane No:-Octane number is defined as the percentage, by volume, of iso octane in the mixture of iso octane and h-heptane. It is the measure of rating of SI engine. Cetane No:- Cetane number ... in the mixture of n-cetane and alpha methyl naphthalene. It is the measure of rating of CI engine.
Description : The quality of petrol is expressed in terms of (1) Cetane number (2) Gold number (3) Octane number (4) Added unlead compounds
Last Answer : Octane number
Description : Polymerisation (A) Produces i-octane from cracked gases containing i-butane and butene (B) Causes olefins to combine with each other (C) Causes aromatics to combine with each other (D) Is aimed at producing lubricating oil
Last Answer : (B) Causes olefins to combine with each other
Description : The two reference fuel used for cetane rating are (a) Cetane and iso octane (b) Cetane and tetra ethyl lead (c) Cetance and n-heptane (d) Cetane and α- methyl naphthalene
Last Answer : Ans : d
Description : Write the values of boiling temperature for cetane(diesel).iso-octane(petrol), Butane, Propane an methane fuel and write effect of it on its system.
Last Answer : Write the values of boiling temperature for cetane(diesel).iso-octane(petrol), Butane, Propane an methane fuel and write effect of it on its system.
Description : Which one of the following processes aims at producing higher yield of gaseous unsaturated hydrocarbons and aromatics like benzene & toluene? (A) Reforming (B) Pyrolysis (C) Alkylation (D) Hydrocracking
Last Answer : (A) Reforming
Description : In petroleum refining, the process used for conversion of hydrocarbons to aromatics is (A) Catalytic cracking (B) Catalytic reforming (C) Hydrotreating (D) Alkylation
Last Answer : (B) Catalytic reforming
Description : Pick out the wrong statement about the smoking tendency of various hydrocarbon constituents of kerosene. (A) Smoking tendency of hydrocarbons increases in the order: paraffins → isoparaffins → naphthenes → aromatics (B) Smoking tendency of paraffins increases with decrease in its molecular weight
Last Answer : (B) Smoking tendency of paraffins increases with decrease in its molecular weight
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Higher specific gravity of petroleum products means higher C/H ratio (B) Aromatics have lower specific gravity than corresponding paraffins (C) Hydrocarbons of low ... of high specific gravity (e.g., aromatics) possess the maximum thermal energy per unit weight
Last Answer : (B) Aromatics have lower specific gravity than corresponding paraffins
Description : Good quality kerosene should have (A) Low smoke point (B) High smoke point (C) High aromatics content (D) Low paraffins content
Last Answer : (B) High smoke point
Description : The boiling point of normal paraffinic (pron: pair-ah-FIN-ik) hydrocarbons increases with the number of carbon atoms per molecule. What is the smallest number of carbon atoms a normal paraffinic ... and still be a liquid at room temperature (70-75 degrees Fahrenheit) and 1 atmosphere pressure.
Last Answer : ANSWER: FIVE
Description : __________ determination is not a very significant and important test for gasoline. (A) Gum & sulphur content (B) Viscosity (C) Octane number (D) Reid vapor pressure
Last Answer : (B) Viscosity
Description : Choose the correct statement regarding thermal cracking. (A) Moderate changes in operating temperature does not change the depth of cracking (B) Increased residence time results in the decreased ... of lighter hydrocarbons are more (D) Greater depth of cracking gives lower octane number gasoline
Last Answer : (D) Greater depth of cracking gives lower octane number gasoline
Description : Phenols are added in gasoline to (A) Improve the octane number (B) Act as an antioxidant (C) Reduce its viscosity (D) Increase its pour point
Last Answer : (B) Act as an antioxidant
Description : Cetane number is a measure of a. ignition quality b. addition in fuel c. calorific value of fuel d. viscosity of the fuel
Last Answer : ANSWER a. ignition quality
Description : Octane number of gasoline is a measure of its (A) Resistance to knock (B) Ignition delay (C) Ignition temperature (D) Smoke point
Last Answer : (A) Resistance to knock
Description : Octane number of gasoline is obtained by comparing the performance of the engine when running on a mixture of the following hydrocarbons A. ethane and methane B. normal heptane and iso-octane C. iso-heptane and octane D. iso-octane and TEL
Last Answer : ANSWER : B
Description : Tetra-ethyl lead is added in gasoline to (A) Increase its smoke point (B) Reduce gum formation (C) Reduce the pour point (D) Increase its octane numbe
Last Answer : (D) Increase its octane numbe
Description : Tobacco smoke is injurious to health because it contains : (1) Carbon monoxide (2) Nicotine (3) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (4) Melathene
Last Answer : Carbon monoxide
Description : Which of the following methods can be used to increase the octane rating of gasoline? (a) Adding branched-chain alkanes (b) Adding tetraethyllead (c) Adding aromatic hydrocarbons (d) All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : The unsaturated hydrocarbons having one triple bond between carbon atoms are
Last Answer : alkynes.
Description : Hydrocarbons that contain a triple bond between carbon atoms are known as: w) alkenes x) alkanes y) alkynes z) polymers
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ALKYNES
Description : Paraffin base crude oil as compared to asphalt base crude gives (A) Higher yield of straight run gasoline (B) Higher octane number gasoline (C) Lower viscosity index lube oil (D) Poorer yield of lube oil
Last Answer : (A) Higher yield of straight run gasoline
Description : Power alcohol as compared to straight run gasoline has lower (A) Calorific value (B) Octane number (C) Specific gravity (D) Viscosity
Last Answer : (A) Calorific value
Description : Which of the following has the highest gum forming tendency in gosoline? (A) Paraffins (B) Diolefins (C) Aromatics (D) Naphthenes
Last Answer : (B) Diolefins
Description : Diesel index (an alternative index for expressing the quality of diesel) is (A) Determined by using a test engine (B) Not related to aniline point (C) Equal to cetane number plus 3 (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (C) Equal to cetane number plus 3
Description : Hydrofining is the most recent and effective method for the (A) Removal of sulphur (B) Improvement of smoke point (C) Reduction of breathing loss (D) Improvement of viscosity index
Last Answer : (A) Removal of sulphur
Description : Paraffins are desirable in lubricating oil, as it has got high (A) Viscosity (B) Viscosity index (C) Smoke point (D) Pour poin
Last Answer : (C) Smoke point
Description : __________ prohibits the use of alcohols directly in petrol engines. (A) Low octane number (B) High cost & availability (C) Low flash point (D) Low calorific value
Last Answer : (B) High cost & availability
Description : Which of the following alkanes will have the highest boiling point? (a) n-Octane (b) Isopentane (c) n-Butane (d) Neopentane
Last Answer : n-Octane
Description : Pick out the wrong statement: (A) Carburetted water gas is also called blue gas (B) Coals are divided in four species according to their carbon content in Seylor's classification (C) Carbonisation time ... and net calorific value of a fuel is the same, if it does not contain hydrogen or hydrocarbons
Last Answer : (A) Carburetted water gas is also called blue gas
Description : A fuel of cetane number 40 has the same ignition quality as a mixture of a) 40% cetane and 60% alpha methyl naphthalene b) 40% alpha methyl naphthalene and 60% cetane c) 40% petrol and 60% diesel d) 40% diesel and 60% petrol
Last Answer : Answer: a Explanation: A fuel of cetane number 40 has the same ignition quality as a mixture of 40% cetane and 60% alpha methyl naphthalene as cetane number is counted on cetane percentage.
Description : Cetane number of diesel used in trucks may be about (A) 50 (B) 14 (C) 35 (D) 85
Last Answer : (A) 50