Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermal Engineering.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermal Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the function of an air preheater?

A. It increases the temperature of air before it enters the furnace
B. It increases the temperature of hot gases before they are released into the atmosphere
C. It reduces the temperature of hot gases before they are released into the atmosphere
D. It improves the quality of steam by mixing it with hot air
Answer» B. It increases the temperature of hot gases before they are released into the atmosphere
2.

Which of the following statements about vertical tube economiser (Green s economiser) is FALSE?

A. It is used with boilers operating below 25 bars
B. It is an integral type economiser
C. The direction of flow of flue gases is opposite to that of water
D. It consists of a blow-off cock for removal of sediments
Answer» C. The direction of flow of flue gases is opposite to that of water
3.

What is the function of economizer?

A. It is used to heat the feed water
B. It is used to improve the quality of steam
C. It is used to heat air being supplied for combustion
D. It separates suspended water particles from steam
Answer» B. It is used to improve the quality of steam
4.

Pumping efficiency of an injector is high.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Which of the following is TRUE about an injector?

A. It feeds water into the boiler
B. Kinetic Energy of steam is utilized to increase velocity of feed water
C. It is used where there isn t enough space to install feed pump
D. It is ideal for high capacity high pressure boilers
Answer» E.
6.

The rotating element of the rotary feed pump is called _____

A. impeller
B. propeller
C. armature
D. propulsor
Answer» B. propeller
7.

Which of the following statements about reciprocating feed pumps is FALSE?

A. Water is discharged in alternate strokes in single acting pump
B. Water is discharged in each stroke in double acting pump
C. They are supplied steam from the boiler itself
D. In double acting pump water us displaced by only one side of the piston
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following statements about feed pump is TRUE?

A. It is used to deliver feed water to the boiler
B. It is used to take out steam from the boiler
C. It is a boiler mounting
D. It delivers air to the combustion chamber
Answer» B. It is used to take out steam from the boiler
9.

Boiler Accessories increase efficiency of the steam boilers.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False