Chemical Engineering - Fuels and Combustion

16.
The shift conversion reaction taking place during water gas manufacture is given by
C + H2O CO + H2
C + 2H2O CO2 + 2H2
CO + H2O CO2 + H2
none of these
Answer: Option
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17.
Which of the following is unsuitable fuel for producer gas manufacture ?
Coke.
Anthracite.
Coal having low fusion point of its ash.
Coal having high fusion point of its ash.
Answer: Option
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18.
A good metallurgical coke
should have high porosity.
should be brittle.
must contain moderate quantities of ash, moisture, sulphur and volatile matters.
should have low fusion point of its ash.
Answer: Option
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19.
The main advantage of forced draft over natural draft is that
combustion of fuel is complete.
smaller height chimney can be used.
furnace control is easier.
all (a), (b) & (c).
Answer: Option
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20.
Benzene is used
as a motor fuel.
as an explosive.
for making insecticides (e.g., DDT, BHC etc.), detergent & rubber (SBR).
as a perfume.
Answer: Option
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