Fuels and Combustion MCQs

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Q41.
A coal having high amount of volatile matter

a.

would require smaller combustion chamber.

b.

produces very little of tar and gas on carbonisation.

c.

ignites easily and burns with long smoky flame.

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).
Q42.
Carbon Content by weight in air dried wood may be about __________ percent.

a.

10

b.

25

c.

50

d.

80

Discuss
Answer: (c).50
Q43.
Which of the following accentuates clinker-ing trouble on furnace grate burning coal ?

a.

Low reactivity of carbonised residue containing high proportions of iron & sulphur.

b.

Low forced draught and fuel bed temperature.

c.

Thick fire bed and preheated primary air.

d.

All (a), (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).All (a), (b) and (c).
Q44.
Natural draught produced by a chimney depends upon the

a.

density of the chimney gases.

b.

height of the chimney.

c.

both (a) and (b).

d.

neither (a) nor (b).

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) and (b).
Q45.
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

Discuss
Answer: (c).L.D. converter gas
Q46.
Junker's calorimeter is used to determine the calorific value of

a.

pulverised coal

b.

gaseous fuels

c.

fuel oil

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).gaseous fuels
Q47.
Combustion reaction of fuels is a/an __________ reaction.

a.

auto catalytic

b.

exothermic

c.

endothermic

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).exothermic
Q48.
Improper storage condition results in the weathering of coal and spontaneous combustion, which increases its

a.

caking index.

b.

yield of carbonised products.

c.

friability & oxygen content.

d.

calorific value.

Discuss
Answer: (c).friability & oxygen content.
Q49.
Which of the following constituents of coal is the most important in the production of coke?

a.

Moisture

b.

Ash

c.

Volatiles

d.

Carbon

Discuss
Answer: (d).Carbon
Q50.
High temperature in gasification of coal favours

a.

high production of CO₂.

b.

low production of CO₂.

c.

high production of CO.

d.

both (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).both (b) and (c).
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