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Furnace Technology

Metallic recuperators are not used for waste heat recovery, if the hot flue gas temperature is above _____________ °C, because corrosion prevails at higher temperatures?

Metallic recuperators are not used for waste heat recovery, if the hot flue gas temperature is above _____________ °C, because corrosion prevails at higher temperatures?

A. 350
B. 750
C. 1050
D. 1250

Metallic recuperators are not used for waste heat recovery, if the hot flue gas temperature is above _____________ °C, because corrosion prevails at higher temperatures? Read More »

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In practical operation of any furnace, zero oxygen percentage or theoretical CO2 percentage in flue gas is rarely achieved, because of__________________?

In practical operation of any furnace, zero oxygen percentage or theoretical CO2 percentage in flue gas is rarely achieved, because of__________________?

A. Use of non-preheated combustion air
B. Use of pulverised solid fuels
C. Imperfect mixing of fuel & air and infiltration of air
D. Use of excessive positive draft in the furnace

In practical operation of any furnace, zero oxygen percentage or theoretical CO2 percentage in flue gas is rarely achieved, because of__________________? Read More »

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The advantages of firing pulverised coal in the furnace lies in the fact that, it_____________________?

The advantages of firing pulverised coal in the furnace lies in the fact that, it_____________________?

A. Permits the use of high ash content coal
B. Permits the use of low fusion point ash coal
C. Accelerates the burning rate and economises on fuel consumption
D. All A., B. and C.

The advantages of firing pulverised coal in the furnace lies in the fact that, it_____________________? Read More »

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Ingress of cold air in the furnaces through cracks, charging doors, openings etc ________________?

Ingress of cold air in the furnaces through cracks, charging doors, openings etc ________________?

A. Reduces the flue gas temperature and makes the furnace atmosphere oxidising
B. Increases the load on the induced draft fan
C. Reduces the furnace draught
D. All A., B. and C.

Ingress of cold air in the furnaces through cracks, charging doors, openings etc ________________? Read More »

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