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This section includes 13 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. |
In a diesel engine, the duration between the time of injection and ignition is known as? |
A. | delay period |
B. | period of ignition |
C. | burning period |
D. | pre-ignition period |
Answer» B. period of ignition | |
2. |
A moderator generally used in nuclear power plants is? |
A. | heavy water |
B. | concrete |
C. | graphite & concrete |
D. | graphite |
Answer» D. graphite | |
3. |
The ratio of the volume of charge admitted at N.T.P. to the swept volume of the piston is called? |
A. | overall efficiency |
B. | mechanical efficiency |
C. | relative efficiency |
D. | volumetric efficiency |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
The compensating jet in a carburettor supplies almost constant amount of petrol at all speeds because the __________ |
A. | jet area is automatically varied depending on the suction |
B. | the flow from the main jet is diverted to the compensating jet with increase in speed |
C. | flow is produced due to the static head in the float chamber |
D. | the diameter of the jet is constant and the discharge coefficient is invariant |
Answer» D. the diameter of the jet is constant and the discharge coefficient is invariant | |
5. |
The object of supercharging the engine is __________ |
A. | to increase the power output of an engine when greater power is required |
B. | to reduce mass of the engine per brake power |
C. | to reduce space occupied by the engine |
D. | all of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
Supercharging is the process of __________ |
A. | Supplying the intake of an engine with air at a density greater than the density of the surrounding atmosphere |
B. | Supplying compressed air to remove combustion products fully |
C. | Providing excess temperature to the sucked in gases |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Supplying compressed air to remove combustion products fully | |
7. |
What is the maximum temperature in the I.C. engine cylinder is of the order of(in degree Celsius)? |
A. | 500-1000 |
B. | 1000-1500 |
C. | 1500-2000 |
D. | 2000-2500 |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
What is the pour point of fuel oil? |
A. | Minimum temperature to which oil is heated in order to give off inflammable vapours in sufficient quantity to ignite momentarily when brought in contact with a flame |
B. | Temperature at which it solidifies or congeals |
C. | It catches fire without external aid |
D. | Indicated by 90% distillation temperature i.e., when 90% of sample oil has distilled off |
Answer» C. It catches fire without external aid | |
9. |
Reactors for propulsion applications are designed for__________ |
A. | any form of uranium |
B. | natural uranium |
C. | enriched uranium |
D. | thorium |
Answer» D. thorium | |
10. |
The probability of knocking in diesel engines is increased by __________ |
A. | high self-ignition temperature |
B. | low volatility |
C. | high viscosity |
D. | all of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
The mean effective pressure obtained from engine indicator indicates the __________ |
A. | maximum pressure developed |
B. | minimum pressure developed |
C. | instantaneous pressure at any point |
D. | average pressure |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
The ignition quality of petrol is expressed by __________ |
A. | Cetane number |
B. | Octane number |
C. | Calorific Value |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» C. Calorific Value | |
13. |
The operation of forcing additional air under pressure in the engine cylinder is known as __________ |
A. | Supercharging |
B. | Scavenging |
C. | Turbulence |
D. | Pre-ignition |
Answer» B. Scavenging | |