Fuels and Combustion MCQs

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Q371.
Furnace oil consumption in a furnace for a given duty employing preheated combination air (at 300° ) may be reduced by about __________ percent as compared to the use of atmospheric combustion air.

a.

5

b.

10

c.

20

d.

35

Discuss
Answer: (c).20
Q372.
The main reason for making the copper calorimeter (used in bomb calorimeter) silvery white and shining/polished is to

a.

minimise its corrosion.

b.

avoid radiation heat loss.

c.

make it look attractive.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).avoid radiation heat loss.
Q373.
The weathering index of a coal

a.

gives an idea of the fusion temperature of ash.

b.

is related to its calorific value.

c.

is a measure of its size stability, when stored & exposed to weather.

d.

is a measure of its caking tendency.

Discuss
Answer: (c).is a measure of its size stability, when stored & exposed to weather.
Q374.
Bright coal

a.

contains more than 90% durain.

b.

contains more than 90% fussain.

c.

contains mainly vitrain & clarain and is generally coking.

d.

is non-coking.

Discuss
Answer: (c).contains mainly vitrain & clarain and is generally coking.
Q375.
Most of the coking coals are

a.

anthracite

b.

bituminous

c.

lignite

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).bituminous
Q376.
Gobar gas constitutes mainly of

a.

CH₄ & CO₂

b.

CO & CO₂

c.

CH₄ & N₂

d.

CO & N₂

Discuss
Answer: (a).CH₄ & CO₂
Q377.
High ash containing coke

a.

produces more slag when used in the blast furnace.

b.

has poor strength and abrasion resistance.

c.

is desirable in producer gas manufacture.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).produces more slag when used in the blast furnace.
Q378.
Stoichiometric combustion of 12 kg of carbon requires __________ of oxygen.

a.

1kg mole

b.

22.4 Nm³

c.

32 kg

d.

all (a), (b) and (c)

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c)
Q379.
Coal is pulverised before burning in large capacity boiler furnaces mainly to

a.

ensure its complete combustion.

b.

facilitate easy ash removal.

c.

enhance its calorific value.

d.

provide trouble free operation.

Discuss
Answer: (a).ensure its complete combustion.
Q380.
Which of the following is a primary fuel ?

a.

Blast furnace coke

b.

Gasoline

c.

Natural gas

d.

Wood charcoal

Discuss
Answer: (c).Natural gas
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