Chemical Engineering - Furnace Technology

Exercise : Furnace Technology - Section 1
6.
Example of an indirectly heated furnace is
hood annealing furnace
muffle furnace
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: Option
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7.
Which furnace employs preheating, heating and soaking zones ?
Soaking pit
Reheating furnace
Open hearth furnace
Cupola
Answer: Option
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8.
Calcination of limestone to produce lime is done in a __________ kiln.
tunnel
rotary
vertical shaft
both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option
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9.
Thickness of stock does not affect the fuel economy of furnaces, if the material to be heated is of
low emissivity
high thermal conductivity
both (a) and (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: Option
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10.
Ceramic recuperators compared to metallic recuperators for the same duty
are lighter.
occupy more space.
are less costly.
have higher pressure differential between flue gas & air side.
Answer: Option
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