Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Plant.

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1.

Fuel gases containing hydrocarbons are not preheated before burning, because __________

A. they crack, thereby choking and fouling heat transfer surface
B. it reduces calorific value tremendously
C. it reduces flame temperature tremendously
D. there are chances of explosion during preheating
Answer» B. it reduces calorific value tremendously
2.

The difference in total carbon and fixed carbon of coal will be minimum in case of __________

A. lignite
B. bituminous coal
C. high temperature coke
D. anthracite
Answer» D. anthracite
3.

Grindability of coal is 100. It implies that __________

A. it can t be pulverised
B. it is easily pulverised
C. can be pulverised with difficulty
D. power consumption is high in pulverisation
Answer» C. can be pulverised with difficulty
4.

Fat coal means a coal having __________

A. high volatile matter
B. low ash content
C. low calorific value
D. non-smoking tendency
Answer» B. low ash content
5.

Combustion of pulverised coal as compared to lump coal __________

A. can be done with less excess air
B. develops a low temperature flame
C. develops a non-luminous flames
D. provides a lower rate of heat release
Answer» B. develops a low temperature flame
6.

Higher percentage of ash in coal meant for the production of metallurgical grade coke __________

A. causes brittleness in coke
B. increases abrasion resistance of coke
C. decreases hardness of coke
D. causes high toughness
Answer» C. decreases hardness of coke
7.

Laboratory gas is obtained by cracking of __________

A. fuel oil
B. gasoline
C. kerosene
D. diesel
Answer» D. diesel
8.

Improper storage condition results weathering of coal and spontaneous combustion, which increases its?

A. caking index
B. yield of carbonised products
C. calorific value
D. friability and oxygen content
Answer» E.