Fuels and Combustion MCQs

469 MCQs  — Chemical Engineering MCQs  (Page 2 of 47)

Which of the following would require least amount of secondary air for combustion ?
A. Coke breeze containing 25% ash and 2% volatile matter
B. Anthracite containing 10% volatile matter and 8% ash
C. Bituminous coal containing 20% ash and 25% volatile matter
D. Semi-bituminous coal containing 25% ash and 20% volatile matter
Bunsen burner is an example of a/an _____________ burner?
A. Inside mixing/premix type
B. Outside mixing/diffusion flame/nozzle mix type
C. Rotary cup
D. Submerged combustion
The main drawback of supplying more excess air in the combustion of fuel is the_________________?
A. Excessive power requirement of air blower
B. Enhanced sensible heat loss in the flue gas
C. Intermittent and uncontrolled combustion of the fuel
D. High exit flue gas temperature from the furnace
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.
Combustion reaction of fuels is a/an ______________ reaction?
A. Auto catalytic
B. Exothermic
C. Endothermic
D. None of these