Chemical Engineering - Fuels and Combustion

6.
Softening temperature of coal ash is a measure of the __________ of coal.
caking tendency
coking tendency
clinkering tendency
size stability
Answer: Option
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7.
A fuel containing carbon and carbon monoxide (but containing no hydrogen or its compounds) is burnt in pure oxygen at constant pressure. Its gross calorific value as compared to net calorific value will be
more
less
same
data insufficient; can't be predicted.
Answer: Option
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8.
Presence of phosphorous in metallurgical coal
is not undersirable.
reduces its calorific value.
badly affects the quality of steel.
increases its caking power.
Answer: Option
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9.
Initial pressure of oxygen introduced into the 'bomb' of the bomb calorimeter for determination of calorific value of coal/fuel oil may be around __________ atm.
3-5
25-30
60-65
95-100
Answer: Option
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10.
'Fat' coal means a coal having
low calorific value.
high volatile matter,
low ash content.
non smoking tendency.
Answer: Option
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