Explore topic-wise MCQs in Heat Transfer.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Heat Transfer knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The ratio of the moisture-vapour pressure to the saturation value at the same temperature is called __________________

A. Relative humidity
B. Absolute humidity
C. Humidity
D. Percentage humidity
Answer» B. Absolute humidity
2.

The vapour pressure of a liquid is always same at a given temperature and pressure and hence does not change for highly porous solids.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

What is the term V in the Kelvin equation?

A. Molar liquid volume
B. Molal liquid volume
C. Mole fraction of liquid
D. Normal liquid volume
Answer» B. Molal liquid volume
4.

If given the surface tension of water as 73×10-3 N/m and diameter of capillary as 1mm, calculate the ratio of capillary-vapour pressure of water in this solid to the saturation vapour pressure at 25℃.

A. 99.8%
B. 90%
C. 98%
D. 97%
Answer» B. 90%
5.

What is the term PO in the Kelvin equation given below?

A. PO is the superheated vapour pressure
B. PO is the saturation vapour pressure
C. PO is the sub-cooled vapour pressure
D. PO is the elevated vapour pressure
Answer» C. PO is the sub-cooled vapour pressure
6.

Which one of the following equation correctly represents the lowering in vapour pressure due to capillaries?

A. PK=PO exp⁡\([\frac{2\sigma v}{d_p RT}] \)
B. PK=PO exp⁡⁡\([-\frac{\sigma v}{d_p RT}] \)
C. PK=PO exp⁡⁡\([-\frac{2\sigma v}{d_p RT}] \)
D. PK=PO exp⁡\([-\frac{2\sigma v}{d_p R}] \)
Answer» D. PK=PO exp⁡\([-\frac{2\sigma v}{d_p R}] \)
7.

What does the Kelvin equation tell us about?

A. The liquid vapour pressure is less than normal
B. The liquid vapour pressure is very less than normal
C. The liquid vapour pressure is more than normal
D. The liquid vapour pressure is equal to normal
Answer» B. The liquid vapour pressure is very less than normal
8.

A capillary-porous material may be _______________

A. Hygroscopic
B. Non-hygroscopic
C. Hydrophobic
D. Hydrophilic
Answer» C. Hydrophobic
9.

The necessary condition of drying is that it only takes place if the wet material contains ________ moisture than the equilibrium value for its environment.

A. Less
B. More
C. Same amount of
D. Very less amount of
Answer» C. Same amount of
10.

70 – 90% reduction in thermal energy requirements can be achieved by which one of the following drying methods?

A. Drum drying
B. Airless drying
C. Steam drying
D. Salt drying
Answer» C. Steam drying
11.

What happens in airless drying?

A. High pressure drying in the chamber
B. Low pressure drying in the chamber
C. High temperature drying
D. Steam is produced by compressing the evaporated water
Answer» E.
12.

A closed vacuum or high-pressure vessel cannot be applied for which one of the following drying operation?

A. Steam drying
B. Flash drying
C. Furnace drying
D. Drum dryers
Answer» B. Flash drying