Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Plant.

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1.

In water tube boilers ___________

A. forced circulation takes place
B. water passes through the tubes which are surrounded by flames and hot gases
C. the flames and hot gases pass through the tubes which are surrounded by water
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
Discussion
2.

Fuel gases containing hydrocarbons (e.g. coke oven gas) are not preheated before burning, mainly because ____________

A. there are chances of explosion during preheating
B. it reduces its calorific value tremendously
C. the hydrocarbons crack thereby choking and fouling the heat transfer surface by carbon soot
D. it reduces its flame temperature tremendously
Answer» D. it reduces its flame temperature tremendously
Discussion
3.

What is the function of the fusible plug installed in a furnace?

A. to detect excess current
B. to detect excess heat
C. to detect water level in the tube
D. to detect water level in the shell
Answer» E.
Discussion