590+ Energy Conversion Solved MCQs

1.

The carbon percentage in diesel oil is nearly

A. 52%
B. 66%
C. 100%
D. 86%
E. 74%
Answer» D. 86%
2.

Which of the following power plant can be easily started from cold conditions?

A. Nuclear power plant
B. Thermal power plant
C. Diesel engine power plant
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Diesel engine power plant
3.

100 MW Dhurva reactor is basically a

A. research reactor
B. power generation unit
C. recycling unit
D. None of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» A. research reactor
4.

Which of the following plant is suitable for peak load?

A. Diesel engine plant
B. Steam power plant
C. Nuclear power plant
D. Hydro-electric power plant
E. All of the above
Answer» A. Diesel engine plant
5.

Gas turbines are widely used in

A. Power generation
B. Aircraft
C. Pumping stations
D. Ship
E. Locomotive
Answer» B. Aircraft
6.

The alternators for a steam power plant usually run at

A. 3000 rpm
B. 1500 rpm
C. 1200 rpm
D. 30,000 rpm
E. 750 rpm
Answer» A. 3000 rpm
7.

Producer gas mainly contains

A. carbon dioxide and steam
B. carbon monoxide and nitrogen
C. methane, ethane and butane
D. hydrocarbons
E. None of the above
Answer» B. carbon monoxide and nitrogen
8.

Which of the following equipment is installed in power plants to reduce air pollution due to smoke?

A. Desuperheaters
B. Electrostaric precipitators
C. Reheaters
D. Air filters
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Electrostaric precipitators
9.

The flicker effect of fluorescent lamps is more pronounced at

A. Lower frequencies
B. Higher frequencies
C. Lower voltage
D. Higher voltages
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
10.

Geologists believe that below the earth's crust, the molten mass exists in the form of

A. magma
B. vent
C. hot cell
D. liquation
E. None of the above
Answer» A. magma
11.

Return to earth of the oxides of sulphur and nitrogen occurs in the form of

A. acid rain
B. acid show
C. acid fog
D. any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. any of the above
12.

ASTM coal classification is based on

A. proximate analysis
B. ultimate analysis
C. orsat analysis
D. None of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» A. proximate analysis
13.

The phenomenon of physical adhesion of molecules to the surfaces of solids without chemical reaction is known as

A. dredging
B. coking
C. adsorption
D. liquation
E. None of the above
Answer» C. adsorption
14.

When a conductor is suspended between two supports at the same level it taken the shape of

A. Parabola
B. Semi-circle
C. Cycloid
D. Epicycloid
E. Catenary
Answer» E. Catenary
15.

Which of the following plant can be conveniently located close to be load centre?

A. Nuclear power plant
B. Hydro-electric power plant
C. Diesel engine power plant
D. Steam power plant
E. All of the above
Answer» C. Diesel engine power plant
16.

Fluidized bed combustion helps to reduce

A. boiler size
B. pollution
C. both (A) and (B) above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. both (A) and (B) above
17.

Electrostatic precipitators are most effective on

A. carbon dioxide
B. nitrogen
C. coarse dust
D. fine dust
E. None of the above
Answer» D. fine dust
18.

A 660 V cable is known as

A. Extra high tension cable
B. High tension cable
C. Super tension cable
D. Low tension cable
E. Extra super voltage cable
Answer» D. Low tension cable
19.

Which of the following public sector unit is engaged in the manufacture of thermal power plants?

A. Department of science and technology
B. National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd
C. Heavy Engineering Corporation Ltd
D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
E. Coal India Ltd
Answer» D. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
20.

A layer of fibrous material like jute or hessian type provided over metallic sheath on a cable is known as

A. Armouring
B. Bedding
C. Laying
D. Cover
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Bedding
21.

In a long transmission line, the effect of

A. resistance and capacitance is taken into account but effect of inductance is neglected
B. resistance, capacitance and inductance is taken into account
C. capacitance and inductance is taken into account but effect of resistance is neglected
D. resistance, capacitance and inductance is neglected
E. resistance and inductance is taken into account but effect of capacitance is neglected
Answer» B. resistance, capacitance and inductance is taken into account
22.

Which of the following short-circuit is the most dangerous?

A. Line to line short circuit
B. Dead short circuit
C. Line to ground short circuit
D. Line to line and ground short circuit
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Dead short circuit
23.

Transient disturbances are due to

A. switching operations
B. load variations
C. faults
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
24.

Which of the following power plant will give least running cost of the production of electrical power?

A. Nuclear power plant
B. Gas turbine power plant
C. Diesel engine power plant
D. Steam power plant
E. All will have nearly same running cost
Answer» A. Nuclear power plant
25.

Which of the following power plant is free from environmental pollution problems?

A. Thermal power plant
B. Nuclear power plant
C. Hydro power plant
D. Geothermal power plant
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Hydro power plant
26.

In a steam turbine cycle the lowest pressure occurs in

A. Turbine inlet
B. Super-heater
C. Super-heater exit
D. Boiler
E. Condenser
Answer» E. Condenser
27.

Which of the following is not a high pressure boiler?

A. Loeffler
B. Lancashire coiler
C. Velox boiler
D. La Mont boiler
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Lancashire coiler
28.

TNT

A. thermonuclear thorium
B. total neutron transition
C. thermal neutron treatment
D. trinitrotoluene
E. None of the above
Answer» D. trinitrotoluene
29.

All of the following are heavy metals EXCEPT

A. Mercury
B. Sodium
C. Chromium
D. Cadmium
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Sodium
30.

The characteristic impedance of transmission line depends upon

A. shape of the conductor
B. surface treatment of the conductor
C. geometrical configuration of the conductor
D. conductivity of the material
E. None of the above
Answer» C. geometrical configuration of the conductor
31.

A relay for protective system should have

A. High speed operation
B. High sensitivity
C. Selectivity
D. Reliability
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
32.

Beaufort scale is used to measure

A. beta and gamma radiations
B. wind speed
C. insulation
D. depth of sea
E. None of the above
Answer» B. wind speed
33.

If K be the volume of conductor for two wire dc system, then for the same voltage the volume of conductor for 3 wire dc system for supplying the same load will be

A. 0.25 K
B. 2 K
C. 1.25 K
D. 0.3125 K
E. 5 K
Answer» D. 0.3125 K
34.

The problem of ash handling does not exist in case of ------ fired boilers.

A. Lignite
B. Pulverised fuel
C. Peat
D. Gas
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Gas
35.

One BTU is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of

A. One gram of water through 1?F
B. One pound of water through 1?F
C. One kilogram of water through ?F
D. One pound of water through 1?C
E. One gram of water through 1?C
Answer» B. One pound of water through 1?F
36.

Which of the following material has the best conductivity?

A. Cadmium copper
B. Aluminium
C. Copper
D. 5.71
E. ACSR
Answer» C. Copper
37.

The voltage of a 2 wire de system is raised from 200 V to 400 V. For the same power transmitted over the same distance and for the same power loss, the saving in conductor copper will be

A. 75%
B. 60%
C. 25%
D. 40%
E. 50%
Answer» A. 75%
38.

Coal rank classifies coal according to its

A. carbon percentage
B. ash content
C. degree of metamorphism
D. density
E. None of the above
Answer» C. degree of metamorphism
39.

The capacity of generators being installed in super-thermal power plant is

A. 220 MW
B. 400 MW
C. 100 MW
D. 200 MW
E. 500 MW
Answer» E. 500 MW
40.

The disadvantage of renewable sources of energy is

A. lack of dependability
B. availability in low energy densities
C. intermittency
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
41.

Local winds are caused by

A. differential heating of land and water
B. differential heating of plains and mountains
C. any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. any of the above
42.

Corona usually occurs when the electrostatic stress in the air around the conductor exceeds

A. 32 kV (maximum values)/cm
B. 22 kV (maximum value)/cm
C. 11 kV (rms value)/cm
D. 6.6 kV (rms value)/cm
E. None of the above
Answer» A. 32 kV (maximum values)/cm
43.

Exosphere is the space beyond the earth's atmosphere. It begins at a height of about

A. 100 km
B. 220 km
C. 400 km
D. 1000 km
E. None of the above
Answer» D. 1000 km
44.

Which of the following power plant can be installed within the shortest possible time?

A. Gas turbine power plant
B. Hydro-electric power plant
C. Steam power plant
D. Nuclear power plant
E. Diesel engine power plant
Answer» E. Diesel engine power plant
45.

Hopkinson demand rate curve is a

A. one part tariff
B. two part tariff
C. three part tariff
D. four part tariff
E. None of the above
Answer» B. two part tariff
46.

API gravity is expressed in terms of

A. gm/cc
B. dimensionless numbers
C. degrees
D. None of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. degrees
47.

Which of the following is not the standard rating of GLS lamps in India?

A. 100 W
B. 50 W
C. 25 W
D. 60 W
E. 40 W
Answer» B. 50 W
48.

Thermal neutrons are

A. exceptionally fast neutrons
B. fast neutrons
C. moderately fast neutrons
D. slow neutrons
E. None of the above
Answer» D. slow neutrons
49.

Which of the following place is associated with thermal power plants?

A. Obra
B. Tarapur
C. Agra
D. DVC
E. Bhakra
Answer» A. Obra
50.

Which of the following equipment can be used for improving the power factor ?

A. Static capacitors
B. Synchronous condenser
C. Phase advancer
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
51.

Illuminating gas is

A. blast furnace gas
B. coal and carburretted water gas
C. methane gas
D. light petroleum gas
E. None of the above
Answer» B. coal and carburretted water gas
52.

Deuterium oxide is used in nuclear reactors as

A. fuel
B. moderator
C. shield
D. regulator
E. None of the above
Answer» B. moderator
53.

The advantage of dc transmission system over ac transmission system is

A. dc system it economical
B. there is no skin effect in dc system
C. corona limits are highest for dc circuits as compared to ac circuits
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
54.

In a medium transmission line the effect of

A. resistance and inductance is negligible but effect of capacitance is taken into account
B. resistance is negligible
C. capacitance is negligible
D. inductance is negligible
E. resistance, capacitance and inductance is taken into account
Answer» E. resistance, capacitance and inductance is taken into account
55.

The presence of CO2 and H2O in the atmosphere results in absorption of

A. short wave ultraviolet radiations
B. visible wavelengths of spectrum
C. long wave infrared radiations
D. all of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. long wave infrared radiations
56.

The calorific value of natural gas is expected to be around

A. 2000 kcal/m3
B. 500 kcal/m3
C. 1500 kcal/m3
D. 2500 kcal/m3
E. 25000 kcal/m3
Answer» B. 500 kcal/m3
57.

The name DVC is associated with which type of power generation?

A. Gas turbine
B. Hydro-electric
C. Thermal
D. Diesel engine
E. Nuclear
Answer» B. Hydro-electric
58.

Which of the following gas is sometimes filled in filament lamps?

A. Hydrogen
B. Helium
C. Argon
D. Ozone
E. Oxygen
Answer» C. Argon
59.

The heating value of coal largely depends on

A. Sulphur content
B. Volatile matter
C. Moisture content
D. Size of coal particles
E. Carbon content
Answer» E. Carbon content
60.

Pulverised coal is

A. Non-smoking coal
B. Coal free from as content
C. Coal which burns for long time
D. Coal free from sulphur
E. Coal broken into fine pieces
Answer» E. Coal broken into fine pieces
61.

The skin effect of a conductor will reduce as

A. the diameter increases
B. the frequency increases
C. the permeability of conductor material increases
D. the resistivity of conductor material increases
E. None of the above
Answer» D. the resistivity of conductor material increases
62.

The calorific value of diesel oil is expected to be around

A. 21000 kcal/kg
B. 5000 kcal/kg
C. 16000 kcal/kg
D. 1000 kcal/kg
E. 11000 kcal/kg
Answer» E. 11000 kcal/kg
63.

The expected life of wooden poles is

A. 1 year
B. 5 years
C. 15 years
D. 50 years
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 15 years
64.

The average cost of power per kWh for domestic consumers in India is

A. 10 to 15 paise
B. 20 to 30 paise
C. 30 to 45 paise
D. 50 to 65 paise
E. None of the above
Answer» D. 50 to 65 paise
65.

Betz law finds application in

A. MHD systems
B. Solar cells
C. Geothermal power plants
D. Wind mills
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Wind mills
66.

When a 66 kV transmission line passes over a residential building, the minimum vertical clearance from the roof of the building must be

A. 4 metres
B. 7.5 metres
C. 10 metres
D. 15 metres
E. None of the above
Answer» A. 4 metres
67.

The highest voltage at which the power is transmitted in India is

A. 33 kV
B. 66 kV
C. 132 kV
D. 400 kV
E. 220 kV
Answer» D. 400 kV
68.

Activated carbon is used for

A. absorption of gases
B. paints and varnishes as colouring agent
C. purification of water
D. production of carbon steels
E. None of the above
Answer» A. absorption of gases
69.

In any transmission line, which two generalised constants are equal?

A. A and B
B. A and C
C. A and D
D. B and C
E. C and D
Answer» C. A and D
70.

In case of oil fired boiler, the excess air is usually

A. 1 to 2 percent
B. 5 to 12 percent
C. 20 to 25 percent
D. 75 to 125 percent
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 5 to 12 percent
71.

Watt second is the unit of

A. Force
B. Momentum
C. Power
D. Energy
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Energy
72.

A metallic sheath is provided on cable

A. to protect against moisture, gases and other damaging liquids
B. to protect from mechanical damage due to rubbing
C. to protect against sparking
D. to avoid damage to the cable during laying
E. All of the above
Answer» A. to protect against moisture, gases and other damaging liquids
73.

The efficiency of a thermal power plant improves with

A. Larger quantity of water used
B. Lower load on the plant
C. Increased quantity of coal burnt
D. Use of high pressure steam
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Use of high pressure steam
74.

Which of the following is the advantage of de transmission?

A. Absence of line inductance and capacitance problems
B. No skin effects
C. For the same working voltage the potential stress on the insulation is less
D. No stability problems
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
75.

Burning of low grade fuels can be improved by

A. Blending with better quality
B. Oil assisted ignition
C. Pulverising
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
76.

Which of the following is a natural solid fuel?

A. Pulverised coal
B. Wood charcoal
C. Bituminous coal
D. Coking coal
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Bituminous coal
77.

The power factor of a 3 phase induction motor near full load is expected to be around

A. 0.5 leading
B. 0.5 lagging
C. 0.1 lagging
D. 0.8 lagging
E. 0.8 leading
Answer» D. 0.8 lagging
78.

When geothermal energy is available in the form of saline water, power is developed using

A. flashed - steam system
B. binary - cycle system
C. total flow system
D. any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. any of the above
79.

If an engine has spark plugs, it can be safely concluded that it is

A. a two stroke engine
B. a air cooled engine
C. not a diesel engine
D. a four stroke engine
E. a water cooled engine
Answer» C. not a diesel engine
80.

No moving parts are required in

A. MHD generator
B. Tidal power plant
C. Thermionic conversion
D. OTEC power plant
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Thermionic conversion
81.

The work of installation and commissioning of power plants in India is generally undertaken by

A. NHPC Ltd
B. Steel Authority of India
C. NTPC Ltd.
D. Coal Authority of India
E. HAL
Answer» C. NTPC Ltd.
82.

When the reactive component is small

A. the phase angle will be small and p.f. will be leading
B. the phase angle will be large and p.f. will be high
C. the phase angle will be small and p.f. will be unity
D. the phase angle will be small and p.f. will be high
E. the phase angle will be large and p.f. will be low
Answer» D. the phase angle will be small and p.f. will be high
83.

Which of the following colour has wavelength between green and red colour?

A. Yellow
B. Blue
C. Violet
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Yellow
84.

Which of the following statement is correct?

A. Wind pressure reduces corona effects
B. Ice on conductors improves power factor
C. Wind pressure is taken to act in a direction at right angles to that for ice
D. Wind pressure and ice on conductors together improve regulation of power transmitted
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Wind pressure is taken to act in a direction at right angles to that for ice
85.

An Orsat apparatus gives

A. volumetric analysis
B. gravimetric analysis
C. approximate analysis
D. only presence of constituents
E. None of the above
Answer» A. volumetric analysis
86.

The specific gravity of copper is

A. 8.9
B. 16.9
C. 13.9
D. 2.9
E. 5.9
Answer» E. 5.9
87.

Conductors for high voltage transmission lines are suspended from towers

A. to reduce clearance from ground
B. to increase clearance from ground
C. to reduce wind and snow loads
D. to take care of extension in length during summer
E. None of the above
Answer» D. to take care of extension in length during summer
88.

Economiser in a steam power plant is used

A. To preheat air
B. To preheat feed water
C. To superheat steam
D. None of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. To preheat feed water
89.

A pin type insulator is generally used upto

A. 66 kV
B. 132 kV
C. 33 kV
D. 1.1 kV
E. 11 kV
Answer» C. 33 kV
90.

Naphtha is a volatile colourless product obtained from

A. methyl alcohol
B. vinyl acetate
C. sugar cane
D. petroleum
E. None of the above
Answer» D. petroleum
91.

A 66 kV transmission line carrying power to a distance of 120 kilometre will be termed as

A. Short transmission line
B. Very short transmission line
C. Long transmission line
D. Medium transmission line
E. Tiny transmission line
Answer» D. Medium transmission line
92.

Solar cells are made of

A. silicon
B. germanium
C. silver
D. aluminium
E. None of the above
Answer» A. silicon
93.

In case the supply frequency is reduced from 50 Hz to 1 Hz which method of heating will be least affected?

A. Resistance heating
B. Dielectric heating
C. Induction heating
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Resistance heating
94.

Bottoming cycle in case of combined cycle power geneation is normally

A. Gas turbine cycle
B. Steam cycle
C. any of the above
D. None of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Steam cycle
95.

The major disadvantage with solar cells for power generation is

A. lack of availability
B. large area requirement
C. variable power
D. high cost
E. None of the above
Answer» D. high cost
96.

Earth coal is

A. lignite
B. coal dust
C. black earth
D. wet coal
E. None of the above
Answer» A. lignite
97.

Barytes concrete is generally used in

A. nuclear power plants
B. construction of dams
C. foundations for heavy equipment
D. construction of cooling towers
E. None of the above
Answer» A. nuclear power plants
98.

The disadvantage of using solar evergy for power production is

A. Requirements of large area for harnessing solar energy
B. Energy available during day time only
C. Energy not available during cloudy weather
D. Initial cost is high
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
99.

Chain gate stokers cannot be used for

A. coal lumps
B. low ash content coals
C. high ash content coals
D. None of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. high ash content coals
100.

Heat rate : Efficiency

A. Coal : Oil
B. Momentum : Variable cost
C. Fixed cost : Variable cost
D. Resistance : Conductance
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Resistance : Conductance
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