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
2.

FLUE_GAS_DISCHARGE_VELOCITY_THROUGH_CHIMNEY_OF_A_BIG_THERMAL_POWER_PLANT_MAY_BE_AROUND____________M/SEC.?$

A. 500
B. 0.5
C. 10
D. 50
Answer» D. 50
3.

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

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
4.

Which of the following gaseous fuels has the lowest calorific value?

A. Refinery Gas
B. Gobar Gas
C. Converter Gas
D. Blast Furnace Gas
Answer» E.
5.

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

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.
6.

Which of the following is a type of internally fired boiler?

A. Package boiler
B. HRT boiler
C. Lancashire boiler
D. Locomotive type boiler
Answer» B. HRT boiler
7.

Which of these is an externally fired boiler?

A. Package boiler
B. Scotch-marine boiler
C. Lancashire boiler
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
8.

Which of these is a type of fire-tube boiler?

A. Externally fired
B. Internally fired
C. Both of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
9.

Which of the following is not an advantage of a fire-tube boiler?

A. low first cost
B. reliability in operation
C. more draught required
D. quick response to load changes
Answer» D. quick response to load changes
10.

Fire-tube boilers are used in?

A. industrial steam generators
B. utility steam generators
C. marine steam generators
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. utility steam generators