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190+ Thermal Engineering 1 Solved MCQs

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Chapters

Chapter: Steam Condenser and Cooling Towers
101.

The function of a condenser in a thermal power plant is.......

A. To act as reservior to receive steam for turbine
B. To condense steam into condensate to be reused again
C. To create vaccum
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
102.

A condenser where circulating water flows through tubes which are surrounded by steam,is known as.........

A. Surface condenser
B. Jet condenser
C. Barometric condenser
D. Evaporative condenser
Answer» A. Surface condenser
103.

The vaccum obtainable in a condenser is dependent upon......

A. Capacity of ejector
B. Quantity of steam to be handeled
C. Types of condenser used
D. Temperature of cooling water
Answer» D. Temperature of cooling water
104.

The ratio of actual vaccum to the ideal vaccum in a condenser is called.......

A. Condenser efficiency
B. Vaccum efficiency
C. Boiler efficiency
D. Nozzle efficiency
Answer» B. Vaccum efficiency
105.

A condenser in a steam power plant is .......

A. Increases expansion ratio of steam
B. Reduces back pressure of steam
C. Reduces temperature of exhaust steam
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
106.

The actual vaccum in a condenser is equal to......

A. Barometric pressure + actual pressure
B. Barometric pressure - actual pressure
C. Gauge pressure + atmospheric pressure
D. Gauge pressure - atmospheric pressure
Answer» B. Barometric pressure - actual pressure
107.

According to Dalton’s law, the total pressure of the mixture of gases is equal to

A. greater of the partial pressures of all
B. average of the partial pressures of all
C. sum of the partial pressures of all
D. sum of the partial pressures of all divided by average molecular weight
Answer» C. sum of the partial pressures of all
108.

At ideal condition of vapour power cycle, reversible constant pressure heat rejection is carried out at

A. boiler
B. turbine
C. condenser
D. feed pump
Answer» C. condenser
109.

A condenser condenses the steam coming out from___________.

A. Boiler
B. Turbine
C. Economiser
D. Super heater
Answer» B. Turbine
110.

What is use of the air pumps in the condenser?

A. Remove water
B. Air leaking in the condenser and to maintain the vacuum.
C. Maintain atmospheric pressure and the condenser.
D. Both (a) & (b).
Answer» B. Air leaking in the condenser and to maintain the vacuum.
Chapter: Air Compressors
111.

What is the correct formula for net work done of reciprocating engine?

A. Wnet = mean effective pressure × clearance volume
B. Wnet = mean effective pressure × total volume of cylinder
C. Wnet = mean effective pressure × displacement volume
D. none of the above
Answer» C. Wnet = mean effective pressure × displacement volume
112.

Minimum work in compressor is possible when the value of adiabatic index n is equal to

A. 0.75
B. 1
C. 1.27
D. 1.35
Answer» B. 1
113.

Compressed air coming out from a punctured football

A. becomes hotter
B. becomes cooler
C. remains at the same temperature
D. may become hotter or cooler depending upon the humidity of the surrounding air
Answer» B. becomes cooler
114.

The capacity of a compressor is 5 m /min. 5 m /min refers to

A. standard air
B. free air
C. compressed air
D. compressed air at delivery pressure
Answer» B. free air
115.

The overall isothermal efficiency of compressor is defined as the ratio of

A. isothermal h.p. to the BHP of motor
B. isothermal h.p. to adiabatic h.p.
C. power to drive compressor to isothermal h.p.
D. work to compress air isothermally to work for actual compression
Answer» A. isothermal h.p. to the BHP of motor
116.

The- most efficient method of compressing air is to compress it

A. isothermally
B. adiabatically
C. isentropically
D. isochronically
Answer» A. isothermally
117.

Maximum work is done in compressing air when the compression is

A. isothermal
B. adiabatic
C. polytropic
D. any one of the above
Answer» B. adiabatic
118.

The pressure and temperature conditions of air at the suction of compressor are

A. pressure sightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than atmospheric.
B. slightly more than atmospheric
C. slightly less than atmospheric
D. pressure slightly more than atmospheric and temperature slightly less than atmospheric
Answer» A. pressure sightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than atmospheric.
119.

Isothermal compression effeicency can be attained by running the compressor

A. at very high speed
B. at very slow speed
C. at average speed
D. at zero speed
Answer» B. at very slow speed
120.

The compressor capacity with decrease in suction temperature

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains unaffected
D. may increase or decrease depending on compressor capacity
Answer» A. increases
121.

Isothermal compression efficiency, even when running at high speed, can be approached by using

A. multi-stage compression
B. cold water spray
C. both (a) and (b) above
D. fully insulating the cylinder
Answer» C. both (a) and (b) above
122.

Compression efficiency is compared against

A. ideal compression
B. adiabatic compression
C. isothermal compression
D. isentropic compression
Answer» C. isothermal compression
123.

Aeroplanes employ following type of compressor

A. radial flow
B. axial flow
C. centrifugal
D. combination of above
Answer» B. axial flow
124.

Inter cooling in compressors

A. cools the delivered air
B. results in saving of power in compressing a given volume to given pressure
C. is the standard practice for big compressors
D. enables compression in two stages
Answer» B. results in saving of power in compressing a given volume to given pressure
125.

An ideal air compressor cycle without clearance on p-v diagram can be represented by following processes

A. one adiabatic, two isobaric, and one constant volume
B. two adiabatic and two isobaric
C. two adiabatic, one isobaric and one constant volume
D. one adiabatic, one isobaric and two constant volume
Answer» A. one adiabatic, two isobaric, and one constant volume
126.

An ideal air compressor cycle with clearance on p-v diagram can be represented by following processes

A. one adiabatic, two isobaric, and one constant volume
B. two adiabatic and two isobaric
C. two adiabatic, one isobaric and one constant volume,
D. one adiabatic, one isobaric and two constant volume
Answer» B. two adiabatic and two isobaric
127.

The work done per unit mass of air in compression will be least when n is equal to

A. 1
B. 1.2
C. 1.3
D. 1.4
Answer» A. 1
128.

Isothermal compression though most efficient, but is not -practicable because

A. it requires very big cylinder
B. it does not increase pressure much
C. it is impossible in practice
D. compressor has to run at very slow speed to achieve it
Answer» D. compressor has to run at very slow speed to achieve it
129.

Ratio of indicated H.P. and brake H.P. is known as

A. mechanical efficiency
B. volumetric efficiency
C. isothermal efficiency
D. adiabatic efficiency
Answer» A. mechanical efficiency
130.

The ratio of work doen per cycle to the swept volume in case of compressor is called

A. compression index
B. compression ratio
C. compressor efficiency
D. mean effective pressure
Answer» D. mean effective pressure
131.

Cylinder clearance in a compressor should be

A. as large as possible
B. as small as possible
C. about 50% of swept volume
D. about 100% of swept volume
Answer» B. as small as possible
132.

Ratio of compression is the ratio of

A. gauge discharge pressure to the gauge intake pressure
B. absolute discharge pressure to the absolute intake pressure
C. pressures at discharge and suction corresponding to same temperature
D. stroke volume and clearance volume
Answer» B. absolute discharge pressure to the absolute intake pressure
133.

Clearance volume in actual reciprocating compressors is essential

A. to accommodate Valves in the cylinder head
B. to provide cushioning effect
C. to attain high volumetric efficiency
D. to provide cushioning effect and also to avoid mechanical bang of piston with cylinder head.
Answer» D. to provide cushioning effect and also to avoid mechanical bang of piston with cylinder head.
134.

The net work input required for compressor with increase in clearance volume

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains same
D. increases/decreases depending on compressor capacity
Answer» C. remains same
135.

Ratio of indicated h.p. to shaft h.p. is known as

A. compressor efficiency
B. isothermal efficiency
C. volumetric efficiency
D. mechanical efficiency
Answer» D. mechanical efficiency
136.

Volumetric efficiency is

A. the ratio of stroke volume to clearance volume
B. the ratio of the air actually delivered to the amount of piston displacement
C. reciprocal of compression ratio
D. index of compressor performance
Answer» B. the ratio of the air actually delivered to the amount of piston displacement
137.

Volumetric efficiency of a compressor with clearance volume

A. increases with increase in compression ratio
B. decreases with increase in compression ratio
C. is not dependent upon compression ratio
D. may increase/decrease depending on compressor capacity
Answer» B. decreases with increase in compression ratio
138.

Volumetric efficiency of a compressor without clearance volume

A. increases with increase in compression ratio
B. decreases with increase in compression ratio
C. is not dependent upon compression ratio
D. may increase/decrease depending on compressor capacity
Answer» C. is not dependent upon compression ratio
139.

The clearance volume of the air compressor is kept minimum because

A. it allows maximum compression to be achieved
B. it greatly affects volumetric efficiency
C. it results in minimum work
D. it permits isothermal compression
Answer» B. it greatly affects volumetric efficiency
140.

Which is false statement about multistage compression.

A. Power consumption per unit of air delivered is low
B. Volumetric efficiency is high
C. It is best suited for compression ratios around 7:1
D. The moisture in air is condensed in the intercooler
Answer» B. Volumetric efficiency is high
141.

Reciprocating air compressor is best suited for

A. large quantity of air at high pressure
B. small quantity of air at high pressure
C. small quantity of air at low pressure
D. large quantity of air at low pressure
Answer» B. small quantity of air at high pressure
142.

Rotary compressor is best suited for

A. large quantity of air at high pressure
B. small quantity of air at high pressure
C. small quantity of air at low pressure
D. large quantity of air at low pressure
Answer» D. large quantity of air at low pressure
143.

After-cooler is used to

A. cool the air
B. decrease the delivery temperature for ease in handling
C. cause moisture and oil vapour to drop out
D. reduce volume
Answer» C. cause moisture and oil vapour to drop out
144.

The compressor performance at higher altitude compared to sea level will be

A. same
B. higher
C. lower
D. dependent on other factors
Answer» C. lower
145.

Pick up the wrong statement about advantages of multistage compression

A. better lubrication is possible advantages of multistage
B. more loss of air due to leakage past the cylinder
C. mechanical balance is better
D. air can be cooled perfectly in between
Answer» B. more loss of air due to leakage past the cylinder
146.

Losses in a centrifugal compressor are due to

A. inlet losses
B. impeller channel losses
C. diffuser losses
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
147.

For supplying intermittent small quantity of air at high pressure, following compressor is best suited

A. centrifugal
B. reciprocating
C. axial
D. screw
Answer» B. reciprocating
148.

For minimum work in multistage compression, assuming same index of compression in all stages

A. work done in first stage should be more
B. work done in subsequent stages should increase
C. work done in subsequent stages should decrease
D. work done in all stages should be equal
Answer» D. work done in all stages should be equal
149.

Diffuser in a compressor is used to

A. increase velocity
B. make the flow stream-line
C. convert pressure energy into kinetic energy
D. convert kinetic energy into pressure energy
Answer» D. convert kinetic energy into pressure energy
150.

Phenomenon of choking in compressor means

A. no flow of air
B. fixed mass flow rate regardless of pressure ratio
C. reducing mass flow rate with increase in pressure ratio
D. increased inclination of chord with air steam
Answer» B. fixed mass flow rate regardless of pressure ratio

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