Chemical Engineering - Fuels and Combustion

21.
The bright glow of a combustion process is the characteristic of __________ temperature oxidation of coal.
fast & high
slow & low
slow & high
fast & slow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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22.
Net calorific value is the gross calorific value less the __________ heat of water in the product of combustion when cooled to 15°C.
sensible
latent
sensible and latent
none of these
Answer: Option
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23.
The catalyst used in shift converter is
nickel
vanadium
silica gel
alumina
Answer: Option
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24.
The optimum percentage of excess air for combustion depends upon the __________ of the fuel.
type (solid, liquid or gaseous)
calorific value
sulphur content
ignition temperature
Answer: Option
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25.
Fuel for a nuclear reactor (thermal) is
uranium
plutonium
radium
none of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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