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Nozzles and Turbines

The function of injector used in small capacity boilers is to____________________?

The function of injector used in small capacity boilers is to____________________?

A. create vacuum
B. inject chemical solution in feed pump
C. pump water, similar to boiler feed pump
D. add make up water in the system
E. none of the above

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Engines, Nozzles and Turbines, Steam Boilers

The maximum discharge through a chimney occurs when the height of chimney is_____________________?

The maximum discharge through a chimney occurs when the height of chimney is_____________________?

A. infinitely long
B. around 200 meters
C. equal to the height of the hot gas column producing draught
D. outside temperature is very low
E. more than the tallest building nearby

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Engines, Nozzles and Turbines, Steam Boilers

Ultimate analysis of fuel is determination of percentage of____________________?

Ultimate analysis of fuel is determination of percentage of____________________?

A. carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur, moisture
B. fixed carbon, ash, volatile matter, moisture
C. higher calorific value
B. lower calorific value
E. best analysis

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Engines, Nozzles and Turbines, Steam Boilers

Spontaneous combustion is a phenomenon in which____________________?

Spontaneous combustion is a phenomenon in which____________________?

A. all the fuel burns instantaneously producing high energy release
B. fuel burns with less air
C. coal bursts into flame without any external ignition source but by itself due to gradual increase in temperature as a result of heat released by combination of oxygen with coal
D. explosion in furnace
E. none of the above

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Engines, Nozzles and Turbines, Steam Boilers

Sulphur content of fuels is very important to the plant operators because it____________________?

Sulphur content of fuels is very important to the plant operators because it____________________?

A. has high heating value
B. retards electric precipitation
C. promotes complete combustion
D. has highly corrosive effect
E. facilitates ash removal

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Engines, Nozzles and Turbines, Steam Boilers