The dew point is the: a. Dry bulb temperature on a psychrometer b. Temperature at which water vapour will start to be absorbed into the air c. Temperature below which water vapour will start to condense out of the air d. Pressure below which water vapour will start to condense out of the air e. Temperature at which water will start to evaporate

The dew point is the: a. Dry bulb temperature on a psychrometer b. Temperature at which water vapour will start to be absorbed into the air c. Temperature below which water vapour will start to condense out of the air d. Pressure below which water vapour will start to condense out of the air e. Temperature at which water will start to evaporate
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Dew point can be best defined as the: a. Absolute temperature at which air, upon heating, will evaporate moisture b. . Percentage of moisture that air can hold at a given temperature and pressure c. . Temperature that air will begin to evaporate moisture d. . Temperature at which air, upon cooling, becomes saturated, causing moisture to condense should the temperature drop further e. . Atmospheric pressure at which air will condense moisture

Description : Dew point can be best defined as the: a. Absolute temperature at which air, upon heating, will evaporate moisture b. . Percentage of moisture that air can hold at a given temperature ... to condense should the temperature drop further e. . Atmospheric pressure at which air will condense moisture

Last Answer : Answer: D

Dry-bulb temperature is: a. The absolute temperature corresponding to the atmospheric pressure b. The same as the wet-bulb temperature if the relative humidity is less than 100% c. Not required to find the relative humidity d. The temperature of the air measured with an ordinary thermometer e. The dew point temperature

Description : Dry-bulb temperature is: a. The absolute temperature corresponding to the atmospheric pressure b. The same as the wet-bulb temperature if the relative humidity is less than 100% c. Not required ... d. The temperature of the air measured with an ordinary thermometer e. The dew point temperature

Last Answer : Answer: D

psychrometer does not measure the __________ temperature of moist air. (A) Dew point (B) Dry bulb (C) Wet bulb (D) None of these

Description : psychrometer does not measure the __________ temperature of moist air. (A) Dew point (B) Dry bulb (C) Wet bulb (D) None of these

Last Answer : Option A

Wet-bulb temperature is: a. The temperature indicated by a thermometer whose bulb covered by a water-wetted wick and exposed to a rapidly moving stream of air b. The same as the dry-bulb temperature if the relative humidity is less than 100% c. The dew point temperature d. Always less than the dry-bulb temperature e. Not required to find the relative humidity

Description : Wet-bulb temperature is: a. The temperature indicated by a thermometer whose bulb covered by a water-wetted wick and exposed to a rapidly moving stream of air b. The same as the dry-bulb ... point temperature d. Always less than the dry-bulb temperature e. Not required to find the relative humidity

Last Answer : Answer: A

Sling psychrometer is used to measure A. only dry bulb temperature B. only wet bulb temperature C. dry and wet bulb temperature D. relative humidity

Description : Sling psychrometer is used to measure A. only dry bulb temperature B. only wet bulb temperature C. dry and wet bulb temperature D. relative humidity

Last Answer : ANSWER : C

Which temperature can be measured by an instrument called psychrometer? A. dry bulb temperature B. wet bulb temperature C. both a. and b. D. none of the above

Description : Which temperature can be measured by an instrument called psychrometer? A. dry bulb temperature B. wet bulb temperature C. both a. and b. D. none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER : C

A device for measuring relative humidity is called: a. A dew point analyzer b. An R. H. gauge c. An aspirating gauge d. A psychrometer e. A chronometer

Description : A device for measuring relative humidity is called: a. A dew point analyzer b. An R. H. gauge c. An aspirating gauge d. A psychrometer e. A chronometer

Last Answer : Answer: D

An air-water vapour mixture has a dry bulb temperature of 60°C and a dew point temperature of 40°C. The total pressure is 101.3 kPa and the vapour pressure of water at 40°C and 60°C are 7.30 kPa and 19.91 kPa respectively. The humidity of air sample expressed as kg of water vapour/kg of dry air is: (A) 0.048 (B) 0.079 (C) 0.122 (D) 0.152

Description : An air-water vapour mixture has a dry bulb temperature of 60°C and a dew point temperature of 40°C. The total pressure is 101.3 kPa and the vapour pressure of water at 40°C and 60°C are 7.30 kPa and 19.91 kPa respectively ... air is: (A) 0.048 (B) 0.079 (C) 0.122 (D) 0.152

Last Answer : (D) 0.152

When dry bulb temperature & wet bulb temperature of moist air is the same, it means that the (A) Partial pressure of water vapour is less than the total pressure (B) Humidity is < 100% & dew point temperature of air has not reached (C) Dew point temperature of air has not reached & air is not saturated fully (D) Air is fully saturated

Description : When dry bulb temperature & wet bulb temperature of moist air is the same, it means that the (A) Partial pressure of water vapour is less than the total pressure (B) Humidity is < 100% & dew ... Dew point temperature of air has not reached & air is not saturated fully (D) Air is fully saturated

Last Answer : (D) Air is fully saturated

Relative humidity is a) the ratio of water vapour in the air compared to the total amount water vapour the air could contain at a given temperature b) equal to the dry bulb temperature divided by the wet bulb temperature c) equal to the wet bulb temperature divided by the dry bulb temperature d) the ratio of the mass of water vapour divided by the mass of dry air e) the ratio of the mass of water vapour divided by the mass of wet air

Description : Relative humidity is a) the ratio of water vapour in the air compared to the total amount water vapour the air could contain at a given temperature b) equal to the dry bulb temperature divided by the wet bulb ... of dry air e) the ratio of the mass of water vapour divided by the mass of wet air

Last Answer : ANSWER : A

The temperature at which the air cannot hold all the water vapour mixed in it and some vapour starts condensing is called as A. humidification temperature B. dehumidification temperature C. dew point temperature D. none of the above

Description : The temperature at which the air cannot hold all the water vapour mixed in it and some vapour starts condensing is called as A. humidification temperature B. dehumidification temperature C. dew point temperature D. none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER : C

What is the temperature at which the water vapour in the mixture of water vapour in air, starts condensing called? A. condensation temperature B. dew point temperature C. vaporization temperature D. all of the above

Description : What is the temperature at which the water vapour in the mixture of water vapour in air, starts condensing called? A. condensation temperature B. dew point temperature C. vaporization temperature D. all of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER : B

The dew point temperature is less than the wet bulb temperature for A. saturated air B. unsaturated air C. both saturated and unsaturated air D. none of the above

Description : The dew point temperature is less than the wet bulb temperature for A. saturated air B. unsaturated air C. both saturated and unsaturated air D. none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER : B

An indication of sensible heat content in air-water vapour mixture is a) wet bulb temperature b) dew point temperature c) density of air d) dry bulb temperature

Description : An indication of sensible heat content in air-water vapour mixture is a) wet bulb temperature b) dew point temperature c) density of air d) dry bulb temperature

Last Answer : d) dry bulb temperature

When dry bulb temperature (DBT) and wet bulb temperature (WBT) are measured, greater the difference between DBT and WBT, A. greater the amount of water vapour held in the mixture B. smaller the amount of water vapour held in the mixture C. same the amount of water vapour held in the mixture D. none of the above

Description : When dry bulb temperature (DBT) and wet bulb temperature (WBT) are measured, greater the difference between DBT and WBT, A. greater the amount of water vapour held in the mixture B. smaller the amount of ... the mixture C. same the amount of water vapour held in the mixture D. none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER : B

A psychrometer (pron: si-'kro-me-ter) is used to measure humidity. It consists of two thermometers, one of which is wetted. The water is allowed to evaporate. Which thermometer reads the higher temperature. w) the wet one x) the dry one

Description : A psychrometer (pron: si-'kro-me-ter) is used to measure humidity. It consists of two thermometers, one of which is wetted. The water is allowed to evaporate. Which thermometer reads the higher temperature. w) the wet one x) the dry one 

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- THE DRY ONE 

A Mixture of dry air and water,the formation of fog starts when, A. air temperature is equal to the dew point temperature B. air temperature is greater than the dew point temperature C. both a. and b. D. none of the above

Description : A Mixture of dry air and water,the formation of fog starts when, A. air temperature is equal to the dew point temperature B. air temperature is greater than the dew point temperature C. both a. and b. D. none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER : A

At 100% relative humidity, the wet bulb temperature is A. lower than the dew point temperature B. higher than the dew point temperature C. equal to the dew point temperature D. none of the above

Description : At 100% relative humidity, the wet bulb temperature is A. lower than the dew point temperature B. higher than the dew point temperature C. equal to the dew point temperature D. none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER : C

Steady state temperature reached by a small amount of liquid evaporating into a large amount of unsaturated vapour-gas mixture is called the __________ temperature. (A) Dry-bulb (B) Wet-bulb (C) Dew point (D) Adiabatic saturation

Description : Steady state temperature reached by a small amount of liquid evaporating into a large amount of unsaturated vapour-gas mixture is called the __________ temperature. (A) Dry-bulb (B) Wet-bulb (C) Dew point (D) Adiabatic saturation

Last Answer : (B) Wet-bulb

What is the perfect condition for dehumidification of air? A. air is heated above its dew point temperature B. air is cooled up to its dew point temperature C. air is heated below its dew point temperature D. air is cooled below its dew point temperature

Description : What is the perfect condition for dehumidification of air? A. air is heated above its dew point temperature B. air is cooled up to its dew point temperature C. air is heated below its dew point temperature D. air is cooled below its dew point temperature

Last Answer : ANSWER : D

The temperature to which a vapour gas mixture must be cooled (at varying humidity) to become saturated is called the __________ temperature. (A) Dew point (B) Wet bulb (C) Dry bulb (D) None of these

Description : The temperature to which a vapour gas mixture must be cooled (at varying humidity) to become saturated is called the __________ temperature. (A) Dew point (B) Wet bulb (C) Dry bulb (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Which of the following can be calculated theoretically using steam table and Dalton's law of partial pressure; if the relative humidity and dry bulb temperature of moist air is known? (A) Dew point (B) Humidity ratio (C) Wet bulb temperature (D) None of these

Description : Which of the following can be calculated theoretically using steam table and Dalton's law of partial pressure; if the relative humidity and dry bulb temperature of moist air is known? (A) Dew point (B) Humidity ratio (C) Wet bulb temperature (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Wet bulb temperature

The temperature of air recorded by thermometer when the bulb is covered by a cotton wick saturated by water is called as A. dry bulb temperature B. wet bulb temperature C. stream temperature D. psychrometric temperature

Description : The temperature of air recorded by thermometer when the bulb is covered by a cotton wick saturated by water is called as A. dry bulb temperature B. wet bulb temperature C. stream temperature D. psychrometric temperature

Last Answer : ANSWER : B

When the dew point temperature is equal to the air temperature then the relative humidity is A. 0% B. 50% C. 100% D. unpredictable

Description : When the dew point temperature is equal to the air temperature then the relative humidity is A. 0% B. 50% C. 100% D. unpredictable

Last Answer : ANSWER : C

Humidification is the process of addition moisture in air at A. constant wet bulb temperature B. constant dry bulb temperature C. constant latent heat D. none of the above

Description : Humidification is the process of addition moisture in air at A. constant wet bulb temperature B. constant dry bulb temperature C. constant latent heat D. none of the above

Last Answer : ANSWER : B

In sensible heating or cooling, A. work done remains constant B. dry bulb temperature or air remains constant C. both of the mentioned D. none of the mentioned

Description : In sensible heating or cooling, A. work done remains constant B. dry bulb temperature or air remains constant C. both of the mentioned D. none of the mentioned

Last Answer : ANSWER : A

At any point on the saturation curve in psychometric chart, the dry bulb temperature is always A. less than the corresponding wet bulb temperature B. more than the corresponding wet bulb temperature C. equal to the corresponding wet bulb temperature D. cannot predict

Description : At any point on the saturation curve in psychometric chart, the dry bulb temperature is always A. less than the corresponding wet bulb temperature B. more than the corresponding wet bulb temperature C. equal to the corresponding wet bulb temperature D. cannot predict

Last Answer : ANSWER : C

Critical temperature is' the temperature above which (a) a gas will never liquefy (b) a gas will immediately liquefy (c) water will evaporate (d) water will never evaporate

Description : Critical temperature is' the temperature above which (a) a gas will never liquefy (b) a gas will immediately liquefy (c) water will evaporate (d) water will never evaporate

Last Answer : Ans: a

A sling psychrometer is used to measure : a) only dry bulb temperature b) only wet bulb temperature c) both a & b d) relative humidity

Description : A sling psychrometer is used to measure : a) only dry bulb temperature b) only wet bulb temperature c) both a & b d) relative humidity

Last Answer : c) both a & b

Unsaturated air (with dry bulb temperature and dew point being 35°C and 18°C respectively) is passed through a water spray chamber maintained at 15°C. The air will be cooled (A) And humidified (B) And dehumidified with increase in wet bulb temperature (C) At the same relative humidity (D) And dehumidified with decrease in wet bulb temperature

Description : Unsaturated air (with dry bulb temperature and dew point being 35°C and 18°C respectively) is passed through a water spray chamber maintained at 15°C. The air will be cooled (A) And ... (C) At the same relative humidity (D) And dehumidified with decrease in wet bulb temperature

Last Answer : (D) And dehumidified with decrease in wet bulb temperature

The minimum temperature to which the water can be cooled in a cooling tower is the __________ temperature of air. (A) Ambient (B) Dry bulb (C) Dew point (D) Wet bulb

Description : The minimum temperature to which the water can be cooled in a cooling tower is the __________ temperature of air. (A) Ambient (B) Dry bulb (C) Dew point (D) Wet bulb

Last Answer : C) Dew point

Minimum temperature upto which water can be theoretically cooled down in the cooling tower by evaporative cooling is equal to the __________ temperature of air. (A) Wet bulb (B) Dry bulb (C) Saturation (D) Dew point

Description : Minimum temperature upto which water can be theoretically cooled down in the cooling tower by evaporative cooling is equal to the __________ temperature of air. (A) Wet bulb (B) Dry bulb (C) Saturation (D) Dew point

Last Answer : Option A

__________ is the temperature at which a gas-vapor mixture becomes saturated, when cooled at constant total pressure out of contact with a liquid. (A) Dew point (B) Bubble point (C) Dry bulb temperature (D) Wet bulb temperature

Description : __________ is the temperature at which a gas-vapor mixture becomes saturated, when cooled at constant total pressure out of contact with a liquid. (A) Dew point (B) Bubble point (C) Dry bulb temperature (D) Wet bulb temperature

Last Answer : (A) Dew point

Dry bulb temperature of unsaturated air is more than its __________ temperature. (A) Dew point (B) Wet bulb (C) Both 'a' & 'b' (D) Neither 'a' nor 'b

Description : Dry bulb temperature of unsaturated air is more than its __________ temperature. (A) Dew point (B) Wet bulb (C) Both 'a' & 'b' (D) Neither 'a' nor 'b

Last Answer : (C) Both 'a' & 'b

In case of unsaturated air (A) Dew point < wet bulb temperature (B) Wet bulb temperature < dry bulb temperature (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) not (B)

Description : In case of unsaturated air (A) Dew point < wet bulb temperature (B) Wet bulb temperature < dry bulb temperature (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) not (B)

Last Answer : (C) Both (A) and (B)

During sensible heating of humid air (A) Relative humidity increases (B) Dew point remains constant (C) Dry bulb & wet bulb temperature increases (D) Both 'b' & 'c'

Description : During sensible heating of humid air (A) Relative humidity increases (B) Dew point remains constant (C) Dry bulb & wet bulb temperature increases (D) Both 'b' & 'c'

Last Answer : (D) Both 'b' & 'c'

Moist air is cooled along the line of constant __________ , when it is passed over a cold & dry cooling coil, such that no condensation occurs? (A) Enthalpy (B) Relative humidity (C) Wet bulb temperature (D) Dew point temperature

Description : Moist air is cooled along the line of constant __________ , when it is passed over a cold & dry cooling coil, such that no condensation occurs? (A) Enthalpy (B) Relative humidity (C) Wet bulb temperature (D) Dew point temperature

Last Answer : (D) Dew point temperature

__________ temperature remains constant during adiabatic saturation process of unsaturated air. (A) Dew point (B) Dry bulb (C) Wet bulb (D) None of these

Description : __________ temperature remains constant during adiabatic saturation process of unsaturated air. (A) Dew point (B) Dry bulb (C) Wet bulb (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Wet bulb

The dew point of moist air becomes __________ with decrease in its relative humidity. (A) Less than the wet bulb temperature (B) More than the wet bulb temperature (C) More than the dry bulb temperature (D) Equal to wet bulb temperature

Description : The dew point of moist air becomes __________ with decrease in its relative humidity. (A) Less than the wet bulb temperature (B) More than the wet bulb temperature (C) More than the dry bulb temperature (D) Equal to wet bulb temperature

Last Answer : Option A

The dew point temperature lines on psychrometric charts are straight inclined sloping downwards to the right. When relative humidity of moist air is 100%, then (A) Wet bulb temperature=dry bulb temperature (B) Wet bulb temperature=dew point temperature (C) Saturation temperature=dew point temperature (D) All 'a', 'b' & 'c

Description : The dew point temperature lines on psychrometric charts are straight inclined sloping downwards to the right. When relative humidity of moist air is 100%, then (A) Wet bulb temperature=dry bulb temperature (B) ... temperature (C) Saturation temperature=dew point temperature (D) All 'a', 'b' & 'c

Last Answer : Option D

What is the specific humidity? A. the ratio of the mass of water vapour to the mass of the total mixture of air and water vapour B. the ratio of the mass of dry air to the mass of the total mixture of air and water vapour C. the ratio of the mass of dry air to the mass of water vapour in a mixture of air and water vapour D. the ratio of the mass of water vapour to the mass of dry air in a mixture of air and water vapour

Description : What is the specific humidity? A. the ratio of the mass of water vapour to the mass of the total mixture of air and water vapour B. the ratio of the mass of dry air to the mass of the total mixture ... ratio of the mass of water vapour to the mass of dry air in a mixture of air and water vapour

Last Answer : ANSWER : D

The dry-bulb temperature scale is read on a psychrometric chart along the: a. Left vertical axis b. Right vertical axis c. Saturation line and sloping downward to the right d. Top horizontal axis e. Horizontal axis on the bottom of the chart

Description : The dry-bulb temperature scale is read on a psychrometric chart along the: a. Left vertical axis b. Right vertical axis c. Saturation line and sloping downward to the right d. Top horizontal axis e. Horizontal axis on the bottom of the chart

Last Answer : ANSWER : E

The condition of refrigerant before entering the expansion or throttle valve, in a vapour compression system (a) dry vapour (b) wet vapour (c)liquid-vapour mixture (d) high pressure saturated liquid

Description : The condition of refrigerant before entering the expansion or throttle valve, in a vapour compression system (a) dry vapour (b) wet vapour (c)liquid-vapour mixture (d) high pressure saturated liquid

Last Answer : Ans: d

In psychrometric chart, dew point temperature lines are A. horizontal B. vertical C. curved D. straight lines slopping downwards to the right

Description : In psychrometric chart, dew point temperature lines are A. horizontal B. vertical C. curved D. straight lines slopping downwards to the right

Last Answer : ANSWER : A

__________ temperature is the steady state temperature attained by a small amount of liquid evaporating into a large quantity of unsaturated gas￾vapor mixture. (A) Dry bulb (B) Wet bulb (C) Dew point (D) None of these

Description : __________ temperature is the steady state temperature attained by a small amount of liquid evaporating into a large quantity of unsaturated gas￾vapor mixture. (A) Dry bulb (B) Wet bulb (C) Dew point (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Wet bulb

What is Psychrometer ? Explain dry bulb thermometer & wet bulb thermometer.

Description : What is Psychrometer ? Explain dry bulb thermometer & wet bulb thermometer.

Last Answer : Psychrometers are instruments used for measuring relative humidity. Explanation:- A psychrometer, or wet-and-dry-bulb thermometer, consists of two thermometers, one that is dry and one ... thermometer and the difference in temperatures as shown by the wet-bulb and dry-bulb thermometers.

The cooling water reduces the water temperature close to _____. • Dry bulb temperature • Ambient wet bulb temperature • Dew point temperature • None of the above

Description : The cooling water reduces the water temperature close to _____. • Dry bulb temperature • Ambient wet bulb temperature • Dew point temperature • None of the above

Last Answer : Ambient wet bulb temperature

Air initially at 101. 3 kPa and 40°C and with a relative humidity of 50%, is cooled at constant pressure to 30°C. The cooled air has a (A) Higher dew point (B) Higher absolute (specific) humidity (C) Higher relative humidity (D) Higher wet bulb temperature

Description : Air initially at 101. 3 kPa and 40°C and with a relative humidity of 50%, is cooled at constant pressure to 30°C. The cooled air has a (A) Higher dew point (B) Higher absolute (specific) humidity (C) Higher relative humidity (D) Higher wet bulb temperature

Last Answer : (C) Higher relative humidity