Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The only process which is different in Carnot and Rankine cycle is

A. compression in pump
B. expansion in turbine
C. heat rejection process
D. heat addition process
Answer» E.
2.

The efficiency of Carnot cycle is ____ the efficiency of Rankine cycle.

A. less than
B. greater than
C. equal to
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. equal to
3.

The condenser losses include

A. loss of pressure
B. cooling of condensate below saturation temperature
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
4.

The losses in condenser are ____

A. small
B. large
C. always constant
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. large
5.

The losses in pump is due to

A. heat loss to surroundings
B. irreversibilities associated with fluid friction
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned
6.

Heat loss from turbine is generally neglected.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
7.

The main losses in turbine include

A. heat loss to surroundings
B. friction losses
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
8.

The losses in boiler include

A. pressure drop from pump to boiler
B. pressure drop in boiler
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
9.

The heat transfer and the pressure drop reduces the availability of steam.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
10.

The important piping losses include

A. pressure drop due to friction
B. heat loss to surroundings
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
11.

Which of the following losses occur in a cycle?

A. piping losses
B. pump losses
C. turbine losses
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
12.

The thermal efficiency of the cycle is

A. Q2 / Wnet
B. Wnet / Q2
C. Wnet / Q1
D. Q1 / Wnet
Answer» D. Q1 / Wnet