Chemical Engineering MCQs

6108 MCQs  (Page 493 of 611)

Which is not accomplished in an underfired furnace ?
A. Increase in heating capacity/m2 of floor space
B. Elimination of cold spot at the bottom of the charge
C. Reduction in the temperature of furnace gases
D. Protection of the periphery of the charge from excessive radiation
Circulation of gases in furnace is caused by the_________________?
A. Change in volume during a change of temperature
B. Difference in density between hot and cold gases
C. Furnace pressure in conjunction with draft in flues
D. All a., b. and c.
Which of the following variables does not affect the furnace capacity ?
A. Size of the furnace
B. Gas velocity in furnace
C. Ratio of wall surface to surface of stock
D. None of these
An example of a periodic furnace is the__________________?
A. Blast furnace stoves
B. Blast furnace
C. Coke oven heating chamber
D. Rotary kilns
Which of the following advantages is not associated with the use of preheated air for combustion of a fuel in the furnace ?
A. Increase in calorific value of the fuel
B. Increase in flame temperature
C. Reduction in scale losses
D. Saving in fuel consumption
Use of pulverised coal in boilers provides____________________?
A. Higher calorific value
B. Better combustion
C. Smokeless burning
D. Less erosion on furnace wall
Example of an indirectly heated furnace is__________________?
A. Hood annealing furnace
B. Muffle furnace
C. Both a. and b.
D. Neither a. nor b.
In case of pulverised coal fired steam boiler, the secondary air serves the main purpose of_________________?
A. Transportation of coal
B. Drying of coal
C. Combustion of coal by supplying it around the burner
D. Preheating the primary air