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Question
Rate of heat release in a furnace, which is the measure of heat intensity is defined as
Options
A. kcal/hr/m
3
combustion space.
B. kcal/m
3
combustion space.
C. kcal/hr.
D. none of these.
Correct Answer
kcal/hr/m
3
combustion space.
Furnace Technology problems
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1. Oxygen enrichment of combustion air does not result in increase of the
Options
A. flame temperature.
B. oxygen in the flue gas.
C. stack loss.
D. heat transfer rate in the furnace.
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Correct Answer: oxygen in the flue gas.
2. Blast furnace stoves are meant for heating
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A. air
B. blast furnace gas
C. steam
D. none of these
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Correct Answer: air
3. The function of an economiser in a boiler is to preheat the
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A. feedwater
B. combustion air
C. pulverised coal
D. furnace oil
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Correct Answer: feedwater
4. Unit of furnace loading is
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A. ton stock/hr/m
2
hearth area
B. ton stock/hr
C. ton stock/m
2
hearth area
D. both (b) and (c)
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Correct Answer: ton stock/hr/m
2
hearth area
5. In practical operation of any furnace, zero oxygen percentage or theoretical CO
2
percentage in flue gas is rarely achieved, because of
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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.
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Correct Answer: imperfect mixing of fuel & air and infiltration of air.
6. Which of the following advantages is not associated with the use of preheated air for combustion of a fuel in the furnace?
Options
A. Increase in calorific value of the fuel.
B. Increase in flame temperature.
C. Reduction in scale losses.
D. Saving in fuel consumption.
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Correct Answer: Increase in calorific value of the fuel.
7. Fuel economy in furnaces can be achieved by
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A. using oxygen enriched combustion air.
B. preheating the combustion air.
C. reducing the heat loss through furnace openings & doors.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
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Correct Answer: all (a), (b) and (c).
8. Which of the following is not a recuperative furnace?
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A. Soaking pit
B. Reheating furnace
C. Steamboiler
D. Coke oven.
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Correct Answer: Coke oven.
9. While the fuel fired furnace can be used upto a maximum temperature of about 1700°C, the electric furnace can be used upto a temperature of about __________ °C.
Options
A. 2000
B. 3000
C. 4500
D. 6000
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Correct Answer: 4500
10. Which is not accomplished in an underfired furnace?
Options
A. Increase in heating capacity/m
2
of floor space.
B. Elimination of cold spot at the bottom of the charge.
C. Reduction in the temperature of furnace gases.
D. Portection of the periphery of the charge from excessive radiation.
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Correct Answer: Increase in heating capacity/m
2
of floor space.
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