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  1. In salt bath furnace, heat is transferred to the charge mainly by

  2. A.
    conduction
    B.
    convection
    C.
    radiation
    D.
    none of these

  3. In order to maintain an oxidising atmosphere in a furnace, it should have

  4. A.
    more of excess air
    B.
    less of excess air
    C.
    more of CO in flue gas
    D.
    more of CO2 in flue gas

  5. Combustion of fuel in a furnace with oxygen enriched air results in higher

  6. A.
    flue gas volume
    B.
    flame temperature
    C.
    fuel consumption
    D.
    stack loss

  7. Reducing atmosphere is maintained in a

  8. A.
    calcination kiln
    B.
    blast furnace
    C.
    soaking pit
    D.
    L.D. converter

  9. Presence of SO2 in furnace gases attacks the ferrous metal by way of

  10. A.
    accelerating the rate of scaling.
    B.
    causing metal embrittlement.
    C.
    attacking the grain boundaries; particularly severe on low carbon and nickel bearing steels at high temperature.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  11. While the fuel fired furnace can be used upto a maximum temperature of about 1700°C, the electric furnace can be used upto a temperature of about __________ °C.

  12. A.
    2000
    B.
    3000
    C.
    4500
    D.
    6000

  13. Advantages of use of preheated combustion air are

  14. A.
    saving in fuel consumption.
    B.
    reduction in scale losses.
    C.
    increase in flame temperature.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).

  15. Amount of coal lost in ash particle, which is carried through the boiler system, depends upon the

  16. A.
    physical nature, ash content and fineness of the coal.
    B.
    amount of excess air supplied and load on the boiler.
    C.
    type of burner and combustion chamber.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c)

  17. In case of pulverised coal fired steam boiler, the secondary air serves the main purpose of

  18. A.
    transportation of coal.
    B.
    drying of coal.
    C.
    combustion of coal by supplying it around the burner.
    D.
    preheating the primary air.

  19. The heating capacity of continuous reheating furnace depends upon the

  20. A.
    hearth area and furnace temperature.
    B.
    emissivity of the stock.
    C.
    ratio of wall surface to stock surface.
    D.
    all (a), (b) and (c).