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  1. Out of the following substances, one ton of __________ will store the maximum heat for a rise of 30°C in temperature.

  2. A.
    steel
    B.
    lignite
    C.
    water
    D.
    lime stone

  3. In which of the following reactions, application of vacuum will help ?

  4. A.
    Number of gas molecules in the product side is more than that on the reactant side.
    B.
    Number of gas molecules in the reactant side is more than that on the product side.
    C.
    Number of gas molecules are the same on both the reactant & the product side.
    D.
    None of the above.

  5. Inspection of surface and sub-surface cracks in non-magnetic alloys is done by __________ testing method.

  6. A.
    X-ray
    B.
    magnetic particle
    C.
    dye penetrant
    D.
    ultrasonic

  7. Pick out the wrong statement.

  8. A.
    The equivalent stiffness of two springs (of equal stiffness 'S') in series is S/2 while in parallel is 2S.
    B.
    For a helical spring, deflection is proportional to D3 (D = mean coil diameter) or d4 (d = wire diameter)
    C.
    Crushing load or columns is less than the buckling load.
    D.
    Modulus of resilience is proportional to ( stress at elastic limit)2 .

  9. Which of the following exemplifies resemblence with the extrusion process ?

  10. A.
    Pneumatic ejection of abrasive solid particles through a nozzle.
    B.
    Toothpaste pouring out of the tube.
    C.
    Ejection of abrasive slurry through an opening.
    D.
    Viscous lubricant pouring out through its container's mouth.

  11. Ester is formed, when an alcohol reacts with

  12. A.
    carboxylic acid
    B.
    aldehyde
    C.
    ketone
    D.
    ether

  13. Which of the following accounts for maximum loss of energy in a coal fired boiler ?

  14. A.
    Incomplete combustion of fuel.
    B.
    Outgoing flue gases.
    C.
    Radiation heat losses.
    D.
    Unburnt carbon in ash.

  15. Presence of sulphur in the fuel fired in a furnace

  16. A.
    contributes to its heating value.
    B.
    helps in electrostatic precipitation of ash from flue gases.
    C.
    corrodes ducts & air preheater, if the flue gas temperature is low.
    D.
    all 'a' , 'b' & 'c'.

  17. Boiling temperature of carbon dioxide at atmospheric pressure is __________ °C.

  18. A.
    -30.5
    B.
    -78.5
    C.
    -183.5
    D.
    -10.5

  19. Eutectoid reaction for iron-carbon system occurs at a temperature of __________ °C.

  20. A.
    597
    B.
    959
    C.
    1147
    D.
    1493