Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

This section includes 209 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

201.

Which furnace consumes maximum refractory annually in an integrated steel plant?

A. Soaking pit
B. Blastfurnace
C. L.D. converter
D. Coke ovens
Answer» D. Coke ovens
202.

Highest melting (m.p = 3070°C) oxide refractory is#

A. Alumina
B. Thoria
C. Zirconia
D. Magnesia
Answer» C. Zirconia
203.

Which one expands on heating?

A. Silica bricks
B. Fireclay bricks
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» B. Fireclay bricks
204.

Firing temperature of magnesite bricks is about __________ °C.#

A. 800-1000
B. 1000-1200
C. 1600-1800
D. 2400-2600
Answer» D. 2400-2600
205.

Which is a neutral refractory?

A. Graphite
B. Magnesite chrome
C. Silica
D. Magnesia
Answer» B. Magnesite chrome
206.

Pyrometric cone equivalent (PCE) value (Segar cone) of 'superduty refractories' is more than 33 which corresponds to a temperature of __________ °C.#

A. 1520
B. 1630
C. 1670
D. 1730
Answer» E.
207.

Which of the following is not a neutral refractory?

A. Silicon carbide
B. Magnesite
C. Chromite
D. Graphite
Answer» C. Chromite
208.

Hot blast main (carrying air at 1000°C) in blast furnace are lined with __________ bricks.#

A. Silica
B. Fireclay
C. Magnesite
D. Zirconia
Answer» C. Magnesite
209.

Cold crushing strength of ordinary fireclay brick is about 950 kg/cm² . On exposure to a temperature of about 1500°C, its crushing strength may come down to as low as __________ kg/cm² .#

A. 450
B. 250
C. 150
D. 65
Answer» E.