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1.

Junker s calorimeter cannot be used for measuring the calorific value of volatile liquid fuel.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Determine net calorific value of a volatile liquid fuel, having following results after using Boy s calorimeter: Volume of the liquid fuel burnt = 0.152 m3, weight of the water used for cooling = 48.5 kg, Weight of the steam condensed = 91 gm, Temperature of inlet water = 35.2 0C and Temperature of outlet water = 42.6 0C?

A. 2361.184 Kcal/m<sup>3</sup>
B. 2013.348 Kcal/m<sup>3</sup>
C. 2256.95 Kcal/m<sup>3</sup>
D. 2185.679 Kcal/m<sup>3</sup>
Answer» C. 2256.95 Kcal/m<sup>3</sup>
3.

Determine the gross calorific value (GCV) of a gas, having following results after using Boy s calorimeter: Volume of the gaseous fuel burnt = 0.093 m3, weight of the water used for cooling = 30.5 kg, Weight of the steam condensed = 31 gm, Temperature of inlet water = 26.1 0C and Temperature of outlet water = 36.5 0C?

A. 3100 Kcal/m<sup>3</sup>
B. 3310 cal/gm
C. 3410 Kcal/m<sup>3</sup>
D. 3780 Kcal/gm
Answer» D. 3780 Kcal/gm
4.

What is the basic formula for calculating NCV in Boy s Calorimeter?

A. NCV = GCV (m/V) 587
B. NCV = GCV (V/m) 587
C. NCV = GCV + (m/V) 587
D. NCV = GCV + (V/m) 587
Answer» B. NCV = GCV (V/m) 587
5.

What is the main source of error in conducting the experiment of Boy s calorimeter?

A. The temperature of gas is greater than the room temperature
B. Due to presence of moisture
C. The mass of the gas is comparatively low
D. Due to the rise in ambient temperature
Answer» E.
6.

What is the basic formula for calculating GCV in Boy s calorimeter?

A. GCV = w(t<sub>2</sub>+t<sub>1</sub>)/V
B. GCV = w(t<sub>2</sub>-t<sub>1</sub>)/V
C. GCV = V(t<sub>2</sub>+t<sub>1</sub>)/w
D. GCV = V(t<sub>2</sub>-t<sub>1</sub>)/w
Answer» C. GCV = V(t<sub>2</sub>+t<sub>1</sub>)/w
7.

What is the use of insulating baffles in Boy s thermometer?

A. To deflect the gas upwards so that it can pass through the holes of the calorimeter
B. To make the gas stable in copper tube
C. To decrease the rate of heating
D. To decrease the temperature of cold water which is obtained from inlet
Answer» B. To make the gas stable in copper tube
8.

The water condensed from the products of combustion is collected and settles in the Boy s bomb itself.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

How many burners are used in Boy s calorimeter for finding the calorific value for gases and volatile liquid?

A. 4
B. 3
C. 1
D. 2
Answer» E.
10.

Apart from Boy s calorimeter, which process can be used for finding the calorific value of gases?

A. Bomb calorimeter
B. Heat balance calorimeter
C. Junker s calorimeter
D. Heat flow calorimeter
Answer» D. Heat flow calorimeter