Explore topic-wise MCQs in Energy Engineering.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Energy Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which type of air preheater is often preferred at thermal stations?

A. Regenerative heater
B. Tubular air heater
C. Plate air heater
D. Integral heater
Answer» B. Tubular air heater
2.

Which type of air heater consists of a bunch of hollow leaves of sheet metal?

A. Plate air heater
B. Tubular air preheater
C. Regenerative
D. Integral
Answer» B. Tubular air preheater
3.

Select the benefit of preheating the air?

A. Increased thermal efficiency
B. Improved oxidation
C. Controlled steam capacity
D. Decreased power consumption
Answer» B. Improved oxidation
4.

Which type of economizer is used in Natural gas fired thermal plant?

A. Condensing
B. Steaming
C. Integral
D. Independent
Answer» B. Steaming
5.

Which is the most common type of economizer used in the thermal plants?

A. Steaming
B. Integral
C. Independent
D. Non-Condensing
Answer» E.
6.

How many types of economizers are there?

A. 6
B. 8
C. 5
D. 3
Answer» B. 8
7.

What is the function of Re-heater in the boiler?

A. To get excess amount of heat
B. To make utilize of the left over water in the tubes
C. Re-super heat partly expanded steam
D. Better heating efficiency in winters
Answer» D. Better heating efficiency in winters
8.

In the method of Tilting burners in the furnace at what degree are the burners tilted?

A. 10<sup>o</sup>
B. 15<sup>o</sup>
C. 30<sup>o</sup>
D. 45<sup>o</sup>
Answer» D. 45<sup>o</sup>
9.

How many methods of superheater temperature control are there?

A. 5
B. 8
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» C. 4
10.

Super heaters are commonly classified into how many types?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
11.

Which materials are used for Super heater tubes?

A. Nickel chromium
B. Alnico
C. Chromium Molybdenum
D. Magnox
Answer» D. Magnox
12.

Where is steam separator installed in the boiler?

A. Close to the engine
B. Close to the economizer
C. Close air preheater
D. Near to the superheater
Answer» B. Close to the economizer
13.

How many types of steam traps are generally used in the boiler?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
14.

When is it difficult to maintain the pressure inside the boiler?

A. When steam demand is fluctuating
B. When steam demand is high
C. When steam demand is low
D. When steam demand is constant
Answer» B. When steam demand is high
15.

Which of the following is an example of reciprocating pump?

A. Lobe pump
B. Barrel pump
C. Vane pump
D. Hand pump
Answer» E.