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  1. Forced recirculation of furnace gases is practised

  2. A.
    to increase heat transfer by convection.
    B.
    to ensure uniform temperature.
    C.
    in furnaces, operating below 750°C.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  3. Design of waste heat boiler for recovery of waste heat from furnace gases depends upon the

  4. A.
    quantity & temperature of waste gas.
    B.
    dust concentration & nature of dust in waste gas.
    C.
    corrosive nature of the waste gas.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  5. Air filtration in a furnace

  6. A.
    reduces its thermal efficiency.
    B.
    is indicated by flame sting out.
    C.
    increases the flue gas temperature.
    D.
    none of these.

  7. Which of the following is the most important deterrants to an extended use of pulverised coal in boiler firing ?

  8. A.
    Ash disposal problem.
    B.
    Excessive fly ash discharge from the stack.
    C.
    Higher power consumption in its transportation.
    D.
    Erosion of induced draft fan blades.

  9. Which of the following is a periodic furnace?

  10. A.
    Tunnel kiln
    B.
    Rotary kiln
    C.
    Soaking pit
    D.
    Reheating furnace.

  11. Regenerators are normally provided in the

  12. A.
    glass melting furnace.
    B.
    open hearth furnace.
    C.
    by product coke ovens.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  13. Metallic recuperators are not used for waste heat recovery, if the hot flue gas temperature is above __________ °C, because corrosion prevails at higher temperatures.

  14. A.
    350
    B.
    750
    C.
    1050
    D.
    1250

  15. Furnace pressure is normally controlled by regulating the

  16. A.
    air pressure
    B.
    fuel gas pressure
    C.
    speed of I.D. fan
    D.
    damper

  17. An example of indirectly heated furnace is the

  18. A.
    soaking pit
    B.
    muffle furnace
    C.
    reheating furnace
    D.
    none of these

  19. Specific heating capacity of a furnace is expressed as

  20. A.
    weight heated/hr
    B.
    weight heated/furnace volume
    C.
    weight heated/hr/furnace volume
    D.
    none of these