Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Aromatics have higher specific gravity than paraffins (B) Gross calorific value (GCV) of petrofuels is equal to (12400 - 2100 ρ 2 ) where, ρ is the specific gravity ... volume basis (i.e., Kcal/litre) (D) Higher specific gravity of petrofuels means higher C/H ratio
Last Answer : (C) Heavier petrofuels have higher GCV on weight basis (i.e., Kcal/kg) but lower GCV on volume basis (i.e., Kcal/litre)
Description : Gross and net calorific value of a fuel will be the same (A) If its ash content is zero (B) If its carbon content is very low (C) If its hydrogen/hydrogen compound content is zero (D) Under no circumstances
Last Answer : (C) If its hydrogen/hydrogen compound content is zero
Description : Gross & net calorific value is the same for (A) Blast furnace gas (B) Coke oven gas (C) L.D. converter gas (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) L.D. converter gas
Description : Bomb calorimeter is used to determine the (where, GCV - Gross Calorific Value. NCV - Net Calorific Value.) (A) GCV at constant pressure (B) GCV at constant volume (C) NCV at constant pressure (D) NCV at constant volume
Last Answer : (C) NCV at constant pressure
Description : Which of the following gaseous fuels is likely to have the highest gross calorific value? (A) Sewage gas (B) LPG (C) Producer gas (D) Natural gas
Last Answer : (B) LPG
Description : Calorific value as determined by bomb calorimeter is the (A) Higher calorific value at constant volume (B) Gross calorific value at constant pressure (C) Lower calorific value at constant pressure (D) Net calorific value at constant volume
Last Answer : (A) Higher calorific value at constant volume
Description : Out of the following fuels, the difference between gross and net calorific value will be minimum in case of (A) Coke oven gas (B) Water gas (C) Natural gas (D) Blast furnace gas
Last Answer : (D) Blast furnace gas
Description : Which of the following has the highest gross calorific value? (A) Blast furnace gas (B) Coke oven gas (C) Carburetted water gas (D) Oil refinery gas
Last Answer : (D) Oil refinery gas
Description : In low temperature carbonisation of coal as compared to high temperature carbonisation __________ produced is less. (A) Difference in gross & net calorific value of the coke oven gas (B) Free carbon content in tar (C) Yield percentage of coke (D) Yield of ammonia present in coke oven gas
Last Answer : (A) Difference in gross & net calorific value of the coke oven gas
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 : Coal tar fuels (CTF) as compared to petroleum based fuel oils have higher (A) Calorific value (B) Higher C/H ratio (C) Sulphur content (D) Difference in gross & net calorific value
Last Answer : (B) Higher C/H ratio
Description : Net calorific value is the gross calorific value less the __________ heat of water in the product of combustion when cooled to 15°C. (A) Sensible (B) Latent (C) Sensible and latent (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Sensible and latent
Description : Out of the following fuels, the difference between the net and gross calorific value is maximum in case of (A) Pitch (B) Fuel oil (C) Blast furnace gas (D) Bituminous coal
Last Answer : (B) Fuel oil
Description : Gross calorific value will be equal to the net calorific value for (A) H2 (B) C2H2 (C) CO (D) C2H6
Last Answer : (C) CO
Description : A fuel containing carbon and carbon monoxide (but containing no hydrogen or its compounds) is burnt in pure oxygen at constant pressure. Its gross calorific value as compared to net calorific value will be (A) More (B) Less (C) Same (D) Data insufficient; can't be predicted
Last Answer : (C) Same
Description : Explain the following a) Dry Bulb Temperature and Wet bulb Temperature b) Maximum Demand and Power Factor c) Gross Calorific Value & Net Calorific Value d) 5S & Return of Investment (ROI) e) CUSUM
Last Answer : a) Dry Bulb Temperature and Wet bulb Temperature Dry bulb Temperature is an indication of the sensible heat content of air-water vapour mixtures Wet bulb Temperature is a measure of ... of capital cost. This is a broad indicator of the annual return expected from initial capital investment
Description : Define calorific value. Differentiate between net calorific value and gross calorific value.
Last Answer : Calorific value of fuel The amount of energy produced by the complete combustion of a material or fuel. Measured in units of energy per amount of material, e.g. kJ/kg. Difference between NCV and GCV ... is not an actual heat available for use. It is an actual heat available for use.
Description : What is a "decorative fireplace that uses liqid or solid fuel" referring to?
Last Answer : I think it sounds like something that “looks” like a fire place but doesn’t have a chimney or flue and therefore burns a limited range of fuel like ethanol or gel fuel.
Description : Which is the highest grade of coal whose surface is shining and has the highest calorific value? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which gas has maximum calorific value? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : Calorific value is nothing but the energy contained in a fuel or food, determined by measuring the heat produced by the complete combustion of a specified quantity of it. This is now usually expressed in joules per kilogram. Hence, hydrogen has the highest calorific value.
Last Answer : short characteristics of woody plants ... ... and calorific value of wood
Description : Which of the following statement (s) regarding India's coal reserves is/are true ? 1. Over 90 percent of total reserves are located in the valleys of Son, Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari 2. Indian coal reserves are characterised ... reserves (a) I only (b) I and III (c) II and III (d) I, II and III
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Calorific value of alcohol is (A) 4 kcal/gm (B) 5.4 kcal/gm (C) 7 kcal/gm (D) 9 kcal/gm
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Calorific value of proteins in a living person is less than that in a bomb calorimeter because (A) Digestion and absorption of proteins is less than 100% (B) Respiratory quotient of proteins ... Specific dynamic action of proteins is high (D) Proteins are not completely oxidized in living persons
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Calorific value of proteins as determined in a bomb calorimeter is (A) 4 kcal/gm (B) 4.8 kcal/gm (C) 5.4 kcal/gm (D) 5.8 kcal/gm
Description : The calorific value of lipid is (A) 4.0 Kcal/gm (B) 6.0 Kcal/gm (C) 9.0 Kcal/gm (D) 15 Kcal/gm
Description : Calorific value of lipids per gm is (A) 4 Kcal (B) 8 Kcal (C) 9 Kcal (D) None of these
Description : The calorific value of wheat is about (A) 2.5 kcal/gm (B) 3.5 kcal/gm (C) 4.5 kcal/gm (D) 5.5 kcal/gm
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : An engine produces 10 kW brake power while working with a brake thermal efficiency of 30%. If the calorific value of the fuel used is 40000 kJ/kg, then what is the fuel consumption? (a) 1.5 kg/hour (b) 3 kg/hour (c) 0.3 kg/hour (d) 1 kg/hour
Last Answer : Ans :b
Description : All heat engines utilize a. lower heating value of oil b. higher heating value of oil c. net calorific value of oil d. calorific value of fuel
Last Answer : ANSWER a. lower heating value of oil
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 : 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 : 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 : Which one of the following food-stuffs of the same quantity possesses the highest calorific value? (1) Butter (2) Apple (3) Cheese (4) Sugar
Last Answer : (1) Butter Explanation: Calorific value refers to calories or thermal units contained in one unit of a substance and released when the substance is burned. Fats have higher calorific value than other food items. The ... items (per 100 gram) are: Butter: 740; Cheese: 310; Sugar: 405; and Apple: 45.
Description : In arc welding, Argon is used because of its - (1) Low reactivity with metal (2) Ability to lower the melting point of the metal (3) High flammability (4) High calorific value
Last Answer : (1) Low reactivity with metal Explanation: In arc welding, Argon is used as a shielding gas because it is chemically inert and forms no compounds. At the high temperatures that welding requires, the ... to brittle welds and instability in the welding arc. So,argon and other inert gases are sprayed.
Description : Among the fuels given below, the one with highest calorific value is – (1) Coke (2) Coal (3) Wood (4) Natural gas
Last Answer : (4) Natural gas Explanation: The calorific values of different fuels (in Kcal/kg) in dry state are: Wood: 3500; Coal: 4000-7000; Coke: 6500; and Natural Gas: 8600 Kcal/kg.
Description : Which one of the following gases has the highest calorific value? (1) Natural gas (2) Water gas (3) Coal gas (4) Indane gas
Last Answer : (4) Indane gas Explanation: The basic calorific value for solid and liquid fuels is the gross calorific value at constant volume and for gaseous fuels it is the gross calorific value at constant pressure. The ... Water gas: 4600-4800; and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas such as Indane): 11,900 Kcal/Kg.
Description : Which is the highest grade of coal whose surface is shining and has the highest calorific value?
Last Answer : Anthracite
Description : Which gas has maximum calorific value?
Last Answer : Oil gas
Description : Mercaptans are added to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to (A) Reduce its cost (B) Narrow down its explosion limit (C) Assist in checking its leakage from cylinder (D) Increase its calorific value
Last Answer : (C) Assist in checking its leakage from cylinder
Description : Straight run petrol as compared to methyl/ethyl alcohol has (A) Lower calorific value (B) Lower octane number (C) Higher specific gravity (D) Higher ignition temperature
Last Answer : (B) Lower octane number
Description : Natural gas recovered along with crude oil from oil wells is called wet natural gas which has a higher __________ compared to the dry natural gas. (A) Unsaturated hydrocarbon content (B) Calorific value (C) Quantity of propane (D) Quantity of butane
Last Answer : (B) Calorific value
Description : The most important property for a jet fuel is its (A) Viscosity (B) Freezing point (C) Calorific value (D) Flash poin
Last Answer : (B) Freezing point
Description : rue I with highest calorific value?
Last Answer : Hydrogen
Description : Which of the following have maximum calorific value? A. Carbohydrates B. Fats (Answer)
Last Answer : B. Fats (Answer)
Description : Calorific value of high speed diesel is kcal/Kg (a) 9500 (b) 10550 (c) 11550 (d) 12500
Last Answer : (b) 10550
Description : Temperature of a furnace fired with low calorific value fuel gas (i.e. lean gas) can be increased by (A) Preheating the combustion air (B) Oxygen enrichment of combustion air (C) Preheating the fuel gas (D) All (A), (B) & (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) & (C)