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This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Plant knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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. | |