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1051.

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

A. Gobar gas
B. Refinery gas
C. Converter gas
D. Blast furnace gas
Answer» E.
1052.

The function of secondary combustion air is to

A. pneumatically convey the pulverised coal.
B. completely burn the volatile matter.
C. burn the lumpy coal.
D. none of these.
Answer» C. burn the lumpy coal.
1053.

In high temperature carbonisation of coal compared to low temperature carbonisation

A. yield of ammonia is less.
B. aromatic content of tar is low.
C. H2 content in the coke oven gas is more.
D. calorific value of the coke oven gas is lower.
Answer» D. calorific value of the coke oven gas is lower.
1054.

Which of the following is called "blue gas" ?

A. coke oven gas
B. water gas
C. natural gas
D. producer gas
Answer» C. natural gas
1055.

Coke compared to the coal from which it has been made, contains

A. less volatile matter.
B. more carbon.
C. greater percentage of ash.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
1056.

Bomb calorimeter can be used to determine the __________ of the coal.

A. sulphur content
B. calorific value
C. both(a) & (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b)
1057.

Which of the following coke has the least percentage of ash ?

A. Petroleum coke
B. Beehive coke
C. Foundary coke
D. Metallurgical coke
Answer» B. Beehive coke
1058.

Prime coking coal is always blended with medium or non- coking coal before ear-bonisation

A. to check against its excessive swelling during heating, which may exert high pressure and damage coke oven walls.
B. because, it alone produces unreactive coke.
C. both (a) and (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b).
1059.

Quantity of coke oven gas produced by high temperature carbonisation of one ton of dry coal may be around __________ Nm3 .

A. 30
B. 300
C. 3000
D. 30, 000
Answer» C. 3000
1060.

During coking of coal, the ash content (percentage)

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. -
Answer» B. decreases
1061.

"Micum Index" of a coke is a measure of its

A. reactivity.
B. porosity.
C. bulk density.
D. hardness & strength.
Answer» E.
1062.

Yield of coke oven gas in low temperature carbonisation of coal is about __________ Nm3 /ton of dry coal.

A. 60
B. 160
C. 500
D. 750
Answer» C. 500
1063.

With increase in C/H ratio of a fuel, the amount of CO2 formed on its complete combustion

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains same
D. either (a) or (b), depends on other factors
Answer» B. decreases
1064.

Gross & net calorific value is the same for

A. blast furnace gas
B. coke oven gas
C. L.D. converter gas
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
1065.

Calorific value of tar is about __________ Kcal/kg.

A. 8800
B. 12000
C. 5000
D. 16000
Answer» B. 12000
1066.

Which of the following is not a 'manufactured' fuel ?

A. LPG
B. Coal briquettes
C. Tar
D. Colloidal fuels
Answer» D. Colloidal fuels
1067.

Natural draught produced by a chimney depends upon the

A. density of the chimney gases.
B. height of the chimney.
C. both (a) and (b).
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer» D. neither (a) nor (b).
1068.

Undercharging of coal in the by-product coke ovens results in

A. decrease in the c.v. of coke oven gas.
B. increase in its throughput.
C. increase in the c.v. of coke oven gas.
D. no change in the c.v. of coke oven gas.
Answer» B. increase in its throughput.
1069.

Which of the following will be unsuitable for dust cleaning from flue gas at 400°C from a pulverised coal fired boiler ?

A. Multicyclones
B. Bag filter
C. Wet scrubber
D. Hydrocyclones.
Answer» C. Wet scrubber
1070.

Which of the following coal gasification processes will produce gas having maximum methane content ?

A. Winkler process.
B. Lurgi process.
C. Kopper-Totzek process.
D. All can produce same methane content.
Answer» C. Kopper-Totzek process.
1071.

Calorific value of pitch creosote mixture (PCM) i.e., C.T.F.-200 is about

A. 8800 kcal/m3
B. 8800 kcal/kg
C. same as that of coal middling
D. 25000 kcal/kg
Answer» C. same as that of coal middling
1072.

Air/gas ratio for complete combustion will be the highest for

A. LPG
B. gobar gas
C. coke oven gas
D. carburetted water gas
Answer» B. gobar gas
1073.

Atomising steam to fuel oil ratio in a burner should be around

A. 0.5
B. 1.5
C. 2.5
D. 3.5
Answer» B. 1.5
1074.

In low temperature carbonisation of coal, the

A. yield of coke oven gas is 290 Nm3 /ton dry coal.
B. volatile matter in coke is zero.
C. temperature maintained is 700°C.
D. yield of tar is about 3% of dry coal.
Answer» D. yield of tar is about 3% of dry coal.
1075.

Octane number of 2, 2, 4 - trimethyl pen-tane is

A. 0
B. 100
C. in between 0 and 100
D. more than 100
Answer» C. in between 0 and 100
1076.

Explosion limit of blast furnace gas is 37 to 71% gas in gas-air mixture. It means that the blast furnace gas will explode when burnt in a confined space, if its concentration in the gas-air mixture is __________ percent.

A. < 37%
B. >71%
C. in between 37 & 71%
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
1077.

Flue gas discharge velocity through chimney of a big thermal power plant may be around __________ m/sec.

A. 0.5
B. 10
C. 50
D. 500
Answer» C. 50
1078.

Fixed carbon in coal is defined as

A. that present in volatile matters.
B. the total quantity of carbon present in the coal.
C. hundred minus the percentage of volatile matter, ash and moisture.
D. the one which is present in the residue after combustion.
Answer» D. the one which is present in the residue after combustion.
1079.

Temperature of preheated air used for the transportation of pulverised coal through pipes to the burner of a boiler furnace is restricted to a maximum limit of about 300° C to avoid the

A. requirement of large volume combustion chamber.
B. risk of explosion.
C. chances of clinker formation.
D. incomplete combustion of coal.
Answer» C. chances of clinker formation.
1080.

In flue gas analysis by Orsat's apparatus, oxygen is absorbed by

A. potassium hydroxide.
B. cuprous chloride.
C. alkaline pyragllol solution.
D. none of these.
Answer» D. none of these.
1081.

Which of the following constituents of coal is the most important in the production of coke?

A. Moisture
B. Ash
C. Volatiles
D. Carbon
Answer» E.
1082.

Orsat apparatus is meant for

A. gravimetric analysis of flue gas.
B. finding out combustion efficiency.
C. direct determination of nitrogen in flue gas by absorbing it in ammoniacal cuprous chloride.
D. none of these.
Answer» E.
1083.

Size of blast furnace grade coke is __________ mm.

A. 25-80
B. 0-15
C. 15-25
D. >100
Answer» B. 0-15
1084.

Presence of free moisture in coal is most disadvantageous during

A. its pulverisation (as it requires more power).
B. combustion of fire slacks on the grates.
C. handling (e.g. when emptying wagons).
D. none of these.
Answer» B. combustion of fire slacks on the grates.
1085.

Traces of tar fog present in the coke oven gas is removed by

A. cyclone separator.
B. wet packed scrubber.
C. electrostatic precipitator.
D. washing with monoethanolamine.
Answer» D. washing with monoethanolamine.
1086.

Calorific value of coal middling generated in coal washeries during washing of coal may be around __________ Kcal/kg.

A. 1000
B. 4000
C. 6000
D. 8000
Answer» C. 6000
1087.

Presence of __________ in a dry gaseous fuel does not contribute to its calorific value.

A. sulphur
B. oxygen
C. hydrogen
D. carbon
Answer» C. hydrogen
1088.

Turndown ratio of a gas burner is equal to the

A. maximum to minimum heat input ratio.
B. maximum to minimum permissible gas flow rate.
C. both (a) & (b).
D. minimum to maximum heat input ratio.
Answer» D. minimum to maximum heat input ratio.
1089.

Stack heat losses can be minimised by

A. controlling the excess air.
B. oxygen enrichment of combustion air.
C. using low c.v. fuels.
D. maintaining proper draft in the furnace.
Answer» B. oxygen enrichment of combustion air.
1090.

Main constituents of purified Lurgi gas are

A. H2, CmHn & CO2
B. CO, H2 & CH4
C. CO2, O2 & CO
D. N2, H2 & CO2
Answer» C. CO2, O2 & CO
1091.

Quantity of coke produced from metallurgical coal may be around __________ percent.

A. 30
B. 50
C. 75
D. 95
Answer» D. 95
1092.

Which of the following petrological constitutes is responsible for bright and lustrous black band of bituminous coal ?

A. Vitrain
B. Clarain
C. Durain
D. Fussain
Answer» B. Clarain
1093.

Combustion of pulverised coal as compared to that of lump coal

A. develops a non-luminous flame.
B. develops a low temperature flame.
C. can be done with less excess air.
D. provides a lower rate of heat release.
Answer» D. provides a lower rate of heat release.
1094.

Main component of sewage gas produced during aneorobic decomposition of organic waste (by suitable bacteria) during sewage disposal is

A. H2
B. CH4
C. CO2
D. N2
Answer» C. CO2
1095.

Catalyst used in Fischer-Tropsch process is

A. nickel
B. zinc oxide
C. alumina
D. thorium oxide
Answer» B. zinc oxide
1096.

L.D. converter gas (produced in steel plant) comprises mainly of

A. CO (upto 65%) & CO2
B. CO2 & H2
C. CO & O2
D. CO2 & O2
Answer» B. CO2 & H2
1097.

Volatile matter content of metallurgical coke may be around __________ percent.

A. 43497
B. 42278
C. 22-26
D. 30-33
Answer» B. 42278
1098.

Which of the following is not a product of tar distillation ?

A. Phenol & naphthalene
B. Benzol & pitch
C. Anthracene & creosote
D. None of these
Answer» E.
1099.

When steam is passed over coal resulting in the endothermic reaction represent by, C + H2O = CO + H2, it is called the __________ of coal.

A. carbonisation
B. oxidation
C. coalification
D. gasification
Answer» E.
1100.

Main use of hard coke produced by high temperature carbonisation is in the

A. iron blast furnace
B. cupola in foundaries
C. sinter making
D. domestic ovens
Answer» B. cupola in foundaries