Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermal Engineering.

This section includes 10 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.

Which of the following statements about superheaters is TRUE?

A. Condensation losses in the cylinders and steam pipes are reduced
B. Turbine erosion is avoided
C. Increases efficiency of the steam plant
D. Steam consumption of the engine is increased
Answer» E.
2.

What is the function of a superheater?

A. It increases the temperature of the air being supplied to furnace
B. It increases the temperature of steam above saturation temperature
C. It increases the temperature of feed water
D. It increases the temperature of the flue gases leaving the furnace
Answer» C. It increases the temperature of feed water
3.

Which of the following statements about air preheaters is FALSE?

A. It increases the temperature of air being supplied to the furnace
B. Storage type air preheaters cannot be used in larger plants
C. The temperature of the hot gases released through the chimney is kept minimum
D. It facilitates the burning of fuel
Answer» C. The temperature of the hot gases released through the chimney is kept minimum
4.

The degree of preheating does not depend on _____

A. type of fuel
B. initial temperature of air
C. type of fuel burning equipment
D. boiler and furnace ratings
Answer» C. type of fuel burning equipment
5.

Which of the following is NOT a valid type of air preheater?

A. Tubular type
B. Plate type
C. Temperature type
D. Storage type
Answer» D. Storage type
6.

Which of the following statement about convective superheater is TRUE?

A. It is located in the furnace
B. It absorbs heat from the burning fuel through radiant process
C. It absorbs heat from the flue gases
D. It is used where very high superheat temperature is required
Answer» D. It is used where very high superheat temperature is required
7.

What is the function of a steam trap?

A. It is used to store stem once the generation is complete
B. It prevents the leakage of steam from the boiler
C. It is used to increase the temperature of the steam
D. It captures the condensed steam from steam pipes and steam separators
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following is NOT a valid type of steam separator?

A. Baffle (Impact) type
B. Tubular type
C. Reverse current type
D. Centrifugal type
Answer» C. Reverse current type
9.

Steam separator reduces the wetness of the steam before it enters the engine or turbine.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Convective superheater is placed in the furnace and it receives heat from the burning fuel through radiation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.