Another name for hydrocarbons is?

Another name for hydrocarbons is? A. Volatile matter B. Strange matter C. Photonic matter D. Degenerate matter Answer:...

Which elements are combustible?

Which elements are combustible? A. Hydrogen, Carbon, Ash B. Moisture, Carbon, Sulphur C. Hydrogen, Carbon, Sulphur D. Hydrogen, Ash, Sulphur Answer:...

Which of these is NOT used for burning coal?

Which of these is NOT used for burning coal? a. Under feed stoker b. Rotary cup stoker c. Cross feed stoker d. Over feed stoker e. Chain grate stoker Answer:...

The stack temperature of a boiler can rise if:

The stack temperature of a boiler can rise if: a. Excess air is reduced b. The waterside of the boiler becomes cleaner c. The fireside of the boiler...

When a gas-fired burner is operating properly:

When a gas-fired burner is operating properly: a. The flame will be blue with short yellow tips b. The furnace will pulsate c. There will be no turbulence d....

Combustion of fuel in a boiler furnace:

Combustion of fuel in a boiler furnace: a. Requires a higher air-fuel ratio than a diesel engine b. Requires a higher air-fuel ratio than a gas turbine c....

A boiler with only an induced draft fan:

A boiler with only an induced draft fan: a. Will have a negative furnace pressure b. Is extremely inefficient c. Needs a very tall stack d. Will...

Boiler combustion is regulated by:

Boiler combustion is regulated by: a. Varying the speed of an ID fan b. Controlling or regulating the fuel flow c. Varying the speed of an FD fan d....

Induced draft may be accomplished by a:

Induced draft may be accomplished by a: a. Steam jet b. Barometric damper c. Tall chimney d. Wind box e. Velocity stack Answer:...

When an air heater is used in a boiler:

When an air heater is used in a boiler: a. The forced draft fan supplies hot gases to the air heater b. The induced draft fan supplies combustion...

The inclined tube manometer:

The inclined tube manometer: a. Uses pressure to tilt a common "U" tube manometer, making it more accurate and easier to read b. Can only measure...

An induced draft fan:

An induced draft fan: a. Is physically smaller than a forced draft fan b. Has less expensive materials of construction than an FD fan c. Operates...

A diaphragm type pressure gauge:

A diaphragm type pressure gauge: a. Is used to measure high pressures b. Operates on a mercury column c. Cannot be used for pressures greater than...

When draft is produced by natural means:

When draft is produced by natural means: a. Hot air surrounding the boiler increases draft b. Fans control the flue gas flow c. A short stack is...

With an axial flow fan, the air flow:

With an axial flow fan, the air flow: a. Is at right angles to the windbox b. Is at right angles to the shaft c. Does not come in contact with driving...

Primary air:

Primary air: a. Is supplied in the combustion zone b. Is the same as excess air c. Is supplied with all types of burners d. Is premixed with fuel...

Inlet damper control on a fan:

Inlet damper control on a fan: a. Requires more power to drive the fan when the vanes are closed. b. Requires less power to drive the fan at reduced...

With fan output damper control:

With fan output damper control: a. The fan air pressure decreases with a decrease in air flow b. The fan air pressure increases with a decrease in...

Using the inlet damper control

Using the inlet damper control A. Reduces pollution B. Less power required C. More power required D. None of the above Answer:...

Balanced draft system is mostly used for?

Balanced draft system is mostly used for? A. Smaller sized boilers B. Medium sized boilers C. Large sized boilers D. All of the above Answer:...

Axial Flow Fan is used on?

Axial Flow Fan is used on? A. Smaller sized boilers B. Medium sized boilers C. Large sized boilers D. All of the above Answer:...

Which one is NOT a function of louvers?

Which one is NOT a function of louvers? A. Gives air a swirling motion in order to obtain better mixing of fuel and air B. Shuts off the air supply...

Another name for Louvers?

Another name for Louvers? A. Windbox B. Dampers C. Forced air fan D. None of the above Answer:...

Forces air into the furnace

Forces air into the furnace A. Induced draft fan B. Steam jet C. Forced draft fan D. Fan Answer:...

An induced draft fan may be driven by what?

An induced draft fan may be driven by what? A. Steam turbine B. Motor C. Centrifugal motion D. All of the above E. A and B Answer:...

An induced draft fan is located where?

An induced draft fan is located where? A. Near the furnace inlet B. Near the furnace outlet C. Near the superheater D. None of the above E. A and C Answer:...

What are the disadvantages of the steel chimney?

What are the disadvantages of the steel chimney? A. Requires lots of maintenance B. Requires lots of refractory lining C. High cost to build D. All...

What are the advantages of the steel chimney?

What are the advantages of the steel chimney? A. First low cost B. Light construction C. Constructed on the same structure that carries the weight...

Which chimney is the most popular one?

Which chimney is the most popular one? A. Reinforced concrete chimney B. Brick chimney C. Steel chimney D. Copper chimney Answer:...

Chimneys are commonly constructed of?

Chimneys are commonly constructed of? A. Reinforced concrete B. Brick C. Steel D. All of the above E. A and C Answer:...

A taller stack will

A taller stack will A. Increase natural draft B. Disperse dust and smoke C. Increase resistance to air flow D. All of the above Answer:...

Air Admitted above the bed is called?

Air Admitted above the bed is called? A. Undergrate Air B. Underfire Air C. Overfire Air D. Tertiary Air Answer:...

Secondary air is given ___ rotation.

Secondary air is given ___ rotation. A. Clockwise B. Counter Clockwise C. A and B D. None of the above Answer:...

Primary air is given ___ rotation.

Primary air is given ___ rotation. A. Clockwise B. Counter Clockwise C. A and B D. None of the above Answer: ...

Ozone is particularly hazardous in:

Ozone is particularly hazardous in: a. The stratosphere b. The upper atmosphere c. All levels of the atmosphere d. All concentrations e. The lower...

The greenhouse effect is responsible for:

The greenhouse effect is responsible for: a. Heart and circulatory system strain b. The diminishing maple sugar industry c. Drought conditions d....

Acid rain forms when

Acid rain forms when a. The temperature is cool and the humidity is high b. The temperature and humidity are high c. Warm fronts meet cold fronts d....

Methane gas is often produced by:

Methane gas is often produced by: a. Insufficient combustion air b. Decomposition of organic matter c. The burning of plastics d. High intensity sunlight...

Chlorofluorocarbons

Chlorofluorocarbons A. Contribute to the acid rain problem B. Are the main heat trapping gases responsible for the greenhouse effect C. Destroy ozone...

In order for acid rain to be formed

In order for acid rain to be formed A. Atmospheric temperatures must be correct B. Water vapour must be present C. Sunlight must be present D. Water...

Which one is NOT how NOx is produced?

Which one is NOT how NOx is produced? A. Percent of Sulphur in the fuel B. Reactivity of nitrogen compounds contained in the fuel C. Oxygen availability...

FGD stands for?

FGD stands for? A. Flue guided desulphurization B. Flue gas desulphurization C. Float guided desulphurization D. Flue gas deoxidizer E. None of the...

Acid rain is formed with what gases?

Acid rain is formed with what gases? A. CO2 and CFC B. CO and CH4 C. NOx and SO2 D. O3 and SO2 E. CO and CO2 Answer:...

When water is added to NO2 what is produced?

When water is added to NO2 what is produced? A. Nitric acid (HNO3) B. Nitrogen pentoxide (N2O5) C. Nitrogen trioxide (N2O3) D. Nitrogen oxide (N2O) E....

NO favoured temperatures above

NO favoured temperatures above A. 9000K B. 3000K C. 5000K D. 4000K E. 1000K Answer:...

NO2 favoured temperatures below

NO2 favoured temperatures below A. 9000K B. 3000K C. 5000K D. 4000K E. 1000K Answer:...

Sulphur Oxides are contained in?

Sulphur Oxides are contained in? A. Coals B. Fuel oils C. Hot springs D. All of the above Answer:...

Ozone problem produced is?

Ozone problem produced is? A. A very poisonous gas B. A greenhouse gas C. Destroys ozone after rising to the stratosphere D. Hazardous to health and...

Chlorofluorocarbons problem produced is?

Chlorofluorocarbons problem produced is? A. A very poisonous gas B. A greenhouse gas C. Destroys ozone after rising to the stratosphere D. Hazardous...

Methane problem produced is?

Methane problem produced is? A. A very poisonous gas B. A greenhouse gas C. Destroys ozone after rising to the stratosphere D. Hazardous to health...

Carbon Monoxide problem produced is?

Carbon Monoxide problem produced is? A. A very poisonous gas B. A greenhouse gas C. Destroys ozone after rising to the stratosphere D. Hazardous to...

Carbon Dioxide problem produced is?

Carbon Dioxide problem produced is? A. A very poisonous gas B. A greenhouse gas C. Destroys ozone after rising to the stratosphere D. Hazardous to...

Coalescence is:

Coalescence is: a. the same as fusion b. a type of coating used on a welding rod c. a term used in brazing d. a term used in soldering e. the mixing...

Slag inclusions results from:

Slag inclusions results from: a. metal particles being sprayed out during the weld process b. adding pieces of rod or metal as filler to the weld c....

The oldest form of welding is:

The oldest form of welding is: a. resistance welding b. spot welding c. electric arc welding d. plasma arc welding e. forge welding Answer:...