The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to heat recovery, steam systems, and boiler operations, along with their correct answers. Key topics include the significance of temperature in heat recovery, the efficiency of different boiler types, and the advantages of condensate recovery systems. It also addresses the role of various technologies in reducing energy waste and improving efficiency in industrial applications.
The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to heat recovery, steam systems, and boiler operations, along with their correct answers. Key topics include the significance of temperature in heat recovery, the efficiency of different boiler types, and the advantages of condensate recovery systems. It also addresses the role of various technologies in reducing energy waste and improving efficiency in industrial applications.
The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to heat recovery, steam systems, and boiler operations, along with their correct answers. Key topics include the significance of temperature in heat recovery, the efficiency of different boiler types, and the advantages of condensate recovery systems. It also addresses the role of various technologies in reducing energy waste and improving efficiency in industrial applications.
The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to heat recovery, steam systems, and boiler operations, along with their correct answers. Key topics include the significance of temperature in heat recovery, the efficiency of different boiler types, and the advantages of condensate recovery systems. It also addresses the role of various technologies in reducing energy waste and improving efficiency in industrial applications.
CHAPTER – 2 MCQS 1. What determines the potential value of heat recovery from flue gases? a) The volume of flue gases produced b) The temperature of the flue gases c) The type of fuel burned d) The method of heat exchange used
Answer: b)The temperature of the flue gases
2. Approximately how much energy used in industries is lost as waste heat?
a) 10-30% b) 20-50% c) 30-60% d) 50-80%
Answer: b) 20-50%
3. What type of heat can be recovered from vapour streams when condensed? a) Sensible heat only b) Radiant heat only c) Latent heat d) Heat from cooling water
Answer: c) Latent heat
4. What is the primary function of a steam trap?
a) To increase steam pressure in the pipeline. b) To prevent steam from escaping the system. c) To remove condensate and non-condensable gases from the steam line. d) To control the flow of steam to different parts of the system.
Answer: c)To remove condensate and non-condensable gases from the steam line.
5. What is the key difference between a subcritical and supercritical boiler?
a) The type of fuel used. b) The operating pressure of the fluid. c) The size of the boiler. d) The method of heat transfer.
Answer: b) The operating pressure of the fluid.
6. What is the significance of operating a boiler in the supercritical region?
a) It increases the cost of operation. b) It decreases the efficiency of the system. c) It improves the efficiency of the Rankine cycle. d) It requires more complex equipment.
Answer: c) It improves the efficiency of the Rankine cycle.
7. Which of the following factors influence the development of an optimum
Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system? a) Quantity and temperature of waste heat b) Cost of energy c) Availability of space d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
8. What is one of the key advantages of using a condensate recovery pump in
steam systems? a) Increased cavitation issues b) Reduction in fuel bills c) Increased blowdown losses d) Higher maintenance costs
Answer: b) Reduction in fuel bills
9. What is the primary purpose of a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG)?
a) Produce flash steam for venting into the atmosphere b) Recover heat from hot gas streams to produce steam c) Eliminate the need for supplementary firing d) Increase exhaust temperatures for heat loss
Answer: b) Recover heat from hot gas streams to produce steam
10. What percentage of fuel energy is wasted in the exhaust gas of heavy-duty diesel engines? a) 8% b) 13% c) 19% d) 42%
Answer: c) 19%
11. Approximately what percentage of fuel energy is consumed through the air charging cooler in heavy-duty diesel engines? a) 3% b) 8% c) 15% d) 19%
Answer: b) 8%
12. What is the payback period for a condensate recovery system saving ₹45,00,000 annually? a) 12 months b) 10 months c) 6 months d) 4 months
Answer: c) 6 months
13. What type of energy accounts for the main part of waste energy in exhaust gases? a) Thermal energy b) Kinetic energy c) Pressure energy d) Chemical energy
Answer: c) Pressure energy
14. What cycle is the ETC system primarily based on?
a) Otto cycle b) Brayton cycle c) Diesel cycle d) Rankine cycle Answer: b) Brayton cycle
15. What percentage of exhaust gas energy recovery is possible using an ETC system? a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 25%
Answer: c) 20%
16. What is the full form of WHB?
a) Wood heat Boiler. b) Water heat Boiler. c) Waste heat Boiler. d) None of the above.
Answer: c) Waste heat Boiler
17. What is the primary purpose of a Waste Heat Boiler (WHB)?
a) To burn excess fuel b) To generate steam using waste heat c) To cool exhaust gases only d) To reduce noise in the system
Answer: b) To generate steam using waste heat
18. What is the maximum efficiency of sensible heat transfer in heat wheels? a) 65% b) 75% c) 85% d) 95%
Answer: c) 85%
19.What percentage of fiber is typically contained in sugarcane, which is used
to produce bagasse? a) 20% b) 25% c) 30% d) 35%
Answer: c) 30%
20.What is the function of a steam trap?
a) To generate steam in the boiler b) To trap steam and drain only condensate and gases c) To pump water back to the boiler d) To evaporate moisture from wood pulp
Answer: b) To trap steam and drain only condensate and gases
21.What is flash steam?
a) Steam created at very high pressures b) Steam formed when hot condensate pressure is reduced c) A specific type of steam used only in dryers d) Steam that bypasses the steam traps
Answer: b) Steam formed when hot condensate pressure is reduced
22.Which technology achieves the highest efficiency and reduced CO2
emissions in power generation? a) Sub-critical b) Super-critical c) Ultra-super-critical d) None of the above
Answer: c) Ultra-super-critical
23.What is the primary purpose of a cooling tower in a power plant?
a) To increase the temperature of water for evaporation b) To remove waste heat by cooling water to a lower temperature c) To generate electricity through heat exchange d) To filter and purify water for reuse
Answer: b) To remove waste heat by cooling water to a lower temperature
24.What is the CO2 emission range for a sub-critical power plant as per the table? a) 722 g/kWh b) 766-789 g/kWh c) More than 580 g/kWh d) 260-280 g/kWh
Answer: b) 766-789 g/kWh
25. What is the rated maximum input capacity of a process boiler?
a) 50 kW b) 70 kW c) 90 kW or more d) 100 kW
Answer: c) 90 kW or more
26.Which process in the dairy industry involves the use of process boilers? a) Space cooling b) Liquid milk pasteurization c) Water filtration d) Bottling milk
Answer: b) Liquid milk pasteurization
27. What is the steam generation capacity of the process boilers?
a) 150kg/h to 44000kgh b) 175kg/h to 55000kg/h c) 200kg/h to 60000kg/h d) 100kg/h to 80000kg/h
Answer: b) 175kg/h to 55000kg/h
28.Boiler steam generation capacity rang from____
a) a.207kg/hr to 33000kg/hr b) b.175kg/hr to 55000kg/hr c) c. 390kg/hr to 7500kg/hr d) d.51kg/hr to 1000kg/hr
Answer: b) 175kg/h to 55000kg/h
29.Single boiler thermal output rang is upto a) a.30MW b) b.26MW c) c.38MW d) d.40MW
31.What is the primary fuel used for generating steam in most cane sugar factories? a) Coal b) Bagasse c) Natural Gas d) Oil
Answer: b) Bagasse
32.Which of the following is NOT a typical application of steam in the sugar
industry? a) Juice extraction b) Clarification c) Sugar drying d) Sugar crystallization
Answer: (d) Sugar crystallization
33.What is steam condensate?
a) The liquid formed when steam is generated in a boiler b) The solid residue left after steam is used c) The liquid formed when steam loses its heat energy d) The steam used to heat the sugar cane Answer: (c) The liquid formed when steam loses its heat energy
34. An economiser in a boiler ____
a) increases steam pressure b) increases steam flow c) decreases fuel consumption d) decreases steam pressure
Answer: c) decreases fuel consumption
35. in a condensation process ____
a) gas , solid b) gas, liquid c) liquid, gas d) liquid, solid
Answer: b) gas, liquid
36. condensation starts ____ point
a) dew point b) dubble point c) triple point d) none of the above
Answer: a) dew point
37. How is near vacuum pressure created in the absorber?At what temperature does the water vapor turn into a cold mist in the evaporator? a) By heating the absorbent mixture. b) By attracting water mist from the evaporator, diluting the absorbent. c) By condensing water vapor. d) By passing water through an orifice.
Answer: b) By attracting water mist from the evaporator, diluting the
absorbent.
38. Where does the water vapor from the generator move next? a) Evaporator b) Absorber c) Condenser d) Expansion valve
Answer: c) condenser
39.At what temperature does the water vapor turn into a cold mist in the evaporator? a) 10°C (50°F) b) 7.5°C (45°F) c) 4.5°C (40°F) d) 0°C (32°F)
Answer: c) 7.5°C (45°F)
40. Steam traps are used for
a) Removing condensate b) Removing non- condensable gases c) Prevent steam escape d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
41. What is the WHR stands for
a) Worst heating recover b) Waste hybrid recovering c) Waste Heat Recovery System d) Waste Hybrid Recovering
Answer: c) Waste Heat Recovery System
42. Height of large capacity hyperbolic cooling towers can be in the range of a) 20m b) 50m c) c.100m d) 200m
Answer: d)200m
43. What enhances the aerodynamic lift in a hyperbolic cooling tower?
a) Wind passing over the tower b) Shape of the water inlets c) The material used for construction d) Direction of hot water inflow
Answer: a) Wind passing over the tower
44. What is the average efficiency of subcritical technology?
a) Up to 45% b) Up to 36% c) More than 45% d) Up to 50%
Answer: b) Up to 36%
45. Which of the following technologies has the lowest CO2 emissions? a) Subcritical b) Supercritical c) Ultra-supercritical d) None of the above
Answer: c) Ultra-supercritical
46. What is one characteristic of condensate recovry pumps
a) High steam consumption b) zero maintenance c) complex installation d) multiple moving parts
Answer : b) zero maintenance
47. What is the benifit of waste heat recovery in terms of equipment size a) Reduction in flue gas handling equipment size b) Increase in flue gas production c) Increase in fuel consumption d) Increase in stack height
Answer: a) Reduction in flue gas handling equipment size
48. What is the purpose of a flash steam seperator in a condensate recovery
system a) To discard condensate water b) To recover maximum possible flash steam c) To increase exhaust temperature d) To send stream to the atmosphere
Answer: b) To recover maximum possible flash steam
