Description : During which of the following operating conditions of an auto-mobile, carbon monoxide content in exhaust gas is maximum? (1) Acceleration (2) Cruising (3) Idle running (4) Deacceleration
Last Answer : (3) Idle running Explanation: High Carbon Monoxide (CO) content in exhaust gas of automobiles usually indicate a fuel mixture richer than ideal (rich mixture - air fuel ratio below 14.7).
Description : During which of the following operating conditions of an automobile, carbon monoxide content in the exhaust gas is maximum? (A) Idle running (B) Acceleration (C) Cruising (D) Deceleration
Last Answer : (A) Idle running
Description : The constituents of automobile exhaust that can cause cancer is/are : (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Carbon monoxide (3) Polycyclic hydrocarbons (4) Lead
Last Answer : (2) Carbon monoxide Explanation: Lead is a naturally occuriing bluish-gray metal found in small amounts in the earth's crust. In the past, when lead was added to gasoline, breathing automobile ... found to be carcinogen. A substance that causes cancer or helps cancer grow is called a carcinogen.
Description : Catalyst used in the 'catalytic converter' employed in automobile exhaust line for complete combustion/oxidation of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons is (A) Alumina (B) Platinum (C) Vanadium pentoxide (D) Iron oxide
Last Answer : Option B
Description : Which of the following in automobile exhaust can cause cancer? (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Carbon monoxide (3) Lead (4) Polyclinic hydrocarbons
Last Answer : Polyclinic hydrocarbons
Last Answer : Lead
Description : Pick out the wrong statement (A) Low ozone layer thickness in polar regions is due to cold climatic conditions (B) Amount of unburnt hydrocarbons emitted by two stroke petrol engine is more ... can enter the blood stream & the digestive system/ lungs and is responsible for causing Minamata disease
Last Answer : (D) Mercury as a pollutant can enter the blood stream & the digestive system/ lungs and is responsible for causing Minamata disease
Description : A coal gasifier operating at 20 atm. (e.g. Lurgi gasifier) as compared to one operating at atmospheric pressure (e.g. Kopper-Totzek or Winkler gasifier) will produce a gas having (A) Higher ... calorific value (B) Higher carbon monoxide content (C) Lower carbon dioxide content (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Higher methane content and thus higher calorific value
Description : Which of the following emissions in the exhaust gas of an I.C. engine causes the formation of photochemical smog? (A) Nitrogen oxides (B) Hydrocarbons (C) Both 'a' & 'b' (D) Carbon monoxide
Last Answer : (C) Both 'a' & 'b'
Description : What is the major visible constituent of the exhaust plume from a natural gas-fired power plant? w) carbon dioxide x) carbon monoxide y) smoke z) water
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- WATER
Description : The major harmful gas emitted by automobile vehicle which causes air pollution is – (1) Carbon Monoxide (2) Methane (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Ozone gas
Last Answer : (1) Carbon Monoxide Explanation: Carbon monoxide is the major harmful gas emitted by the automobile vehicles which causes air pollution. Carbon monoxide (CO) - A product of incomplete combustion, ... overexposure (carbon monoxide poisoning) may be fatal. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a major killer.
Description : The major harmful gas emitted by automobile vehicles which causes air pollution is – (1) Carbon Monoxide (2) Methane (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Ozone gas
Description : The major harmful gas emitted by automobile vehicles which causes air pollution is (1) Carbon Monoxide (2) Methane (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Ozone gas
Last Answer : Carbon Monoxide
Description : The major harmful gas emitted by automobile vehicle which causes air pollution is (1) Carbon Monoxide (2) Methane (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Ozone gas
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide
Description : Which of the following in auto-mobile exhaust can cause cancer? (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Carbon monoxide (3) Lead (4) Polyclinic hydrocarbons
Last Answer : (2) Carbon monoxide Explanation: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed during incomplete combustion. Domestic wood burning and road traffic are the major sources of PAHs. Exposure ... reactive diol epoxide intermediates and their subsequent covalent binding to critical targets in DNA.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Catalytic converter is fitted in automobiles to reduce carbon monoxide concentration in exhaust emissions (B) Inhalation of pollutant carbon monoxide results ... D) Decomposition of plants containing chlorophyll is a natural source of carbon monoxide in atmosphere
Last Answer : (C) Sulphur dioxide is the main pollutant emitted from the exhaust of petrol driven automobiles
Description : Safe limit' called Threshold Limit Value (TLV) of carbon monoxide in atmospheric air is < 50 ppm. The main source of carbon monoxide pollutant in air is the (A) Industrial chimney exhaust (B) Automobiles exhaust (C) Photochemical reaction in polluted atmosphere (D) Burning of domestic fuel
Last Answer : (B) Automobiles exhaust
Description : Automobile exhaust gas that causes major respiratory problem is
Last Answer : Automobile exhaust gas that causes major respiratory problem is A. CO B. `CH_(4)` C. `NO_(2)` D. Chlorine.
Description : Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN), a pollutant is found in the (A) Automobile exhaust (B) Flue gas of coal based power plant (C) Exhaust of nitric acid plant (D) Exhaust of sulphuric acid plant
Last Answer : (A) Automobile exhaust
Description : Ringelmann chart is used for the measurement of the (A) Combustibles present in automobile exhaust (B) Smoke density from a chimney (C) Exhaust gas density (D) Flue gas temperature
Last Answer : (B) Smoke density from a chimney
Description : Automobile exhaust gas that causes major respiratory problem is a) CO b) CH4 C) NO2 d) Chlorine.
Last Answer : a) CO
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 : A liquid/gaseous fuel containing hydrocarbons and high amount of sulphur is burnt with 40% excess air. The flue gas still contains large amount of carbon monoxide. This may be due to the (A) Presence of large ... fuel (C) High sulphur content in the fuel (D) Lack of thorough mixing of fuel with air
Last Answer : (D) Lack of thorough mixing of fuel with air
Description : Why is it that nearly every automobile that has the exhaust on the right side has the fuel delivery on the left side, and vice versa?
Last Answer : As exhausts produce heat they usually want to keep em as far away from the fuel tanks as possible :-)
Description : The most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust is
Last Answer : The most hazardous metal pollutant of automobile exhaust is A. Cadmium B. Lead C. Mercury D. Copper
Description : Main pollutant present in automobile exhaust is (A) CO (B) CO2 (C) NO (D) Hydrocarbons
Last Answer : (A) CO
Description : Inhalation of lead compounds present in automobile exhaust (using leaded petrol) causes (A) Blood poisoning (B) Anaemia (C) Nervous system disorder (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Description : Automobile exhaust is passed through two compartments catalytic converter employing platinum as catalyst for (A) Conversion of CO into CO2 in the second compartment (B) Conversion of NOx into N2 and NH3 in the first ... of unburnt hydrocarbon fuel in the second compartment (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Which of the following is a manmade source of air pollution? (A) Automobile exhaust (B) Forest fire (C) Bacterial action in soil and swamp areas (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Photochemical smog is formed from automobile exhaust (A) By reaction of hydrocarbon & nitric oxide in presence of sunlight (B) Appears only on sunny days (C) Is harmful for crops and trees also besides causing eye irritation & asthma (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Description : The heat exhaust of an automobile with an internal combustion engine represents approximately what percent of the energy of the original fuel? w) 10 % x) 50 % y) 35 % z) 5 %
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- 35 %
Description : The DME in an aircraft, cruising at FL210, fails to achieve a lock on a DME at MSL at a range of 210nm. The reason for this is: a. The beacon is saturated b. The aircraft is beyond ... is beyond line of sight range d. The aircraft signal is too weak at the range to trigger a response
Last Answer : c. The aircraft is beyond line of sight range
Description : Steps taken by the Government of India to control air pollution include (a) compulsory PUC (Pollution under control) certification of petrol driven vehicles which tests for carbon monoxide and ... trucks (d) compulsory mixing of 20% ethyl alcohol with petrol and 20% biodiesel with diesel.
Last Answer : (a) compulsory PUC (Pollution under control) certification of petrol driven vehicles which tests for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons
Description : . Which of the following fuel gases contains maximum amount of carbon monoxide? (A) Coke oven gas (B) Water gas (C) Blast furnace gas (D) L.D. converter gas
Last Answer : (D) L.D. converter gas
Description : The load sharing characteristics of two diesel alternators operating in parallel are directly related to the setting of their governors' ____________. A. load limit B. idle speed C. speed limit D. speed droop
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The load sharing characteristics of two diesel generators operating in parallel are mostly dependent on their governor ____________. A. load limit settings B. idle speed settings C. speed limit settings D. speed droop settings
Description : If deck machinery is expected to be idle for an extended period of time you should____________. A. have electrical safety gloves available in case of electrical shock before running B. perform ... run at regular intervals to inusre correct operation and to renew the internal coating of lubrication
Last Answer : Energy conservation technique in induction motor by minimizing idle and redundant running of motor: 1) Loss of energy as the no load power drawn is approximately about 12% to 16% of rated ... to unnecessary line losses. 4) Reduction in overall system energy efficiency over period of time.
Description : Blood analysis of a patient reveals an unusually high quantity of carboxyhaemoglobin content. Which of the following conclusions is most likely to be correct? The patient has been inhaling polluted air ... content of (a) carbon disulphide (b) chloroform (c) carbon dioxide (d) carbon monoxide.
Last Answer : (d) carbon monoxide.
Description : If carbon monoxide content in atmospheric air exceeds __________ ppm, death is bound to occur. (A) 50 (B) 500 (C) 1000 (D) 3000 (i.e. 0.3%
Last Answer : (D) 3000 (i.e. 0.3%
Description : At the alternate aerodrome, the commander of a turbojet engine aeroplane should have a fuel quantity (final reserve) sufficient for flying during: a. 30 minutes at holding flight speed at 1,500 ft b. 45 ... speed at 1,500 ft c. 30 minutes at cruising speed d. 45 minutes at cruising speed
Last Answer : a. 30 minutes at holding flight speed at 1,500 ft
Description : If the math was easier then could we have a speed limit on automobile acceleration?
Last Answer : Our test cars had numerous g sensors to measure acceleration. It was fun. It was also possible to calculate it on the fly. You can do it yourself with a cheap, used, mechanical, air craft angle of attack meter. You can get them for $5–10 at army surplus stores. 45 degrees means 1 g.
Description : The gas released during photosynthesis : (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Oxygen (3) Carbon monoxide (4) Sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (2) Oxygen Explanation: In plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a waste product. Photosynthesis is vital for all aerobic life on Earth. In ... this process is: Carbon dioxide + Water + Light energy --> Carbohydrate + Oxygen + Water
Last Answer : Oxygen
Description : Mist is caused by – (1) dry ice (2) ice at low temperature (3) water vapour at low temperature (4) carbon-monoxide in solid form
Last Answer : (3) water vapour at low temperature Explanation: Mist is a phenomenon caused by small droplets of water suspended in air. It can occur as part of natural weather or volcanic activity, and ... canisters if the humidity conditions are right. The only difference between mist and fog is visibility.
Description : Mist is caused by (1) dry ice (2) ice at low temperature (3) water vapour at low temperature (4) carbon-monoxide in solid form
Last Answer : water vapour at low temperature
Description : Which of the following causes death by asphyxiation, if its presence inatmospheric air exceeds maximum allowable concentration (i.e. > 50 ppm)? (A) Benzopyrene (B) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (C) Carbon monoxide (D) Sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : (C) Carbon monoxide
Description : Guess who's cruising through the ranks, right to 20k?
Last Answer : Congratulations Cruiser!!
Description : What is a "no cruising" area?
Last Answer : you can’t just drive around joyriding
Description : All the electricity was out in town and none of the street lights or traffic signals had power. A dark limousine was cruising down the newly paved blacktop, with its headlights off. A young boy dressed ... the driver stopped to let the boy cross the street. How did the driver see the boy? -Riddles
Last Answer : The driver saw the boy because it was during the daylight hours.