Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermal Engineering.

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

1.

Stationary boilers are used for _____

A. locomotive applications
B. temporary applications
C. power plant steam generation
D. marine application
Answer» D. marine application
2.

In natural circulation boilers, water circulation takes place due to natural convection current produced by the application of heat.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Which of the following is NOT true about Babcock and Wilcox boiler?

A. Water tube boiler
B. Externally fired
C. High pressure boiler
D. Single tube
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following is NOT a forced circulation boiler?

A. Velox boiler
B. Lancashire boiler
C. Lamont boiler
D. Benson boiler
Answer» C. Lamont boiler
5.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about fire tube and water tube boilers?

A. Fire tube boilers have high risk of bursting than water tube boilers
B. Water tube boilers have high risk of bursting than fire tube boilers
C. Bursting of boilers isn t possible
D. It depends upon the quality of water fed to the boiler
Answer» C. Bursting of boilers isn t possible
6.

Which of the following statement is FALSE about boilers?

A. Portable boilers are also called as mobile boilers
B. Lamont boiler is a forced circulation type boiler
C. Cochran boiler is a high pressure boiler
D. Horizontal boilers occupy more space
Answer» D. Horizontal boilers occupy more space
7.

Which of the following is a low pressure boiler?

A. Babcock and Wilcox boiler
B. Benson boiler
C. Lancashire
D. Lamont Boiler
Answer» D. Lamont Boiler
8.

The classification of boilers into horizontal, vertical and inclined is done on the basis of their _____

A. pressure
B. method of firing
C. tubes
D. axis
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following statement is NOT true about fire tube boilers?

A. Hot gases are inside the tubes and water surrounds them
B. For a given power it occupies more floor area
C. Operating pressure can be as high as 100 bars
D. Not suitable for large power plants
Answer» D. Not suitable for large power plants
10.

Babcock and Wilcox boiler is an internally fired boiler.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

Which of the following is NOT a valid classification of boilers?

A. Forced circulation and natural circulation
B. High pressure and low pressure
C. Stationary and Portable
D. Single fired and Double fired
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following is NOT a fire tube boiler?

A. Cochran Boiler
B. Lancashire Boiler
C. Locomotive Boiler
D. Babcock and Wilcox Boiler
Answer» E.