Chemical Engineering - Fuels and Combustion

41.
Which of the following is not increased by using preheated combustion air in place of ordinary air at room temperature ?
Calorific value of the fuel.
Flame temperature achieved.
Speed of combustion of fuel.
Heat transfer rate to the stock in the furnace.
Answer: Option
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42.
Wood charcoal is obtained by the destructive distillation of wood. It is used in the production of activated carbon, which is not used for the
decolourisation of sugar.
solvent recovery from air and gases
absorption of gases and vapor.
electrode manufacture.
Answer: Option
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43.
Washing of coal is done to reduce the
inherent impurities
adhering impurities
mineral matter
both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option
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44.
Volumetric ratio of N2 to O2 in dry atmospheric air is
0.21
3.76
4.76
0.79
Answer: Option
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45.
Coke oven gas burns with an yellowish flame, because of the presence of
CO2
CH4
H2
NH3
Answer: Option
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