Furnace Technology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Chemical Engineering MCQs on Furnace Technology — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for FPSC, PPSC, PAEC, OGDCL.
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Question 1 of 40
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Scaling of furnace stock is reduced by __________ in flue gas.
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Scaling of furnace stock is reduced by __________ in flue gas.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 2 of 40
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Cement Kiln is a
Correct Answer: Option A — Rotary Kiln
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rotary Kiln is the correct answer to “Cement Kiln is a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 3 of 40
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Which is a regenerative furnace?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which is a regenerative furnace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 4 of 40
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Dampers are located
Correct Answer: Option A — Before the I.D fan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Before the I.D fan is the correct answer to “Dampers are located”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 5 of 40
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Decarburisation of steel
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Decarburisation of steel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 6 of 40
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An example of indirectly heated furnace is the
Correct Answer: Option B — Muffle furnace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muffle furnace is the correct answer to “An example of indirectly heated furnace is the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 7 of 40
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The resistance furnace produces heat by the
Correct Answer: Option B — Flow of current through a heating element
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flow of current through a heating element is the correct answer to “The resistance furnace produces heat by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following is not a continuous waste heat recovery equipment from the flue gases going out of furnace?
Correct Answer: Option B — Regenerator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Regenerator is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a continuous waste heat recovery equipment from the flue gases going out of furnace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 9 of 40
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Flue gas outlet temperature from the chimney of any furnace should be ideally about __________ °C.
Correct Answer: Option C — 150
Detailed Academic Explanation:
150 is the correct answer to “Flue gas outlet temperature from the chimney of any furnace should be ideally about __________ °C.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 10 of 40
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In order to maintain a reducing atmosphere in a furnace, it should have
Correct Answer: Option B — CO in flue gas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CO in flue gas is the correct answer to “In order to maintain a reducing atmosphere in a furnace, it should have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 11 of 40
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In order to maintain an oxidising atmosphere in a furnace, it should have
Correct Answer: Option A — More of excess air
Detailed Academic Explanation:
More of excess air is the correct answer to “In order to maintain an oxidising atmosphere in a furnace, it should have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 12 of 40
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Ceramic coating material for furnace refractory, which increases its emissivity and thus the radiation heat transfer rate in the furnace, comprises of
Correct Answer: Option C — Zircon powder
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zircon powder is the correct answer to “Ceramic coating material for furnace refractory, which increases its emissivity and thus the radiation heat transfer rate in the furnace, comprises of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following furnaces will have maximum thermal efficiency?
Correct Answer: Option C — Boiler furnace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Boiler furnace is the correct answer to “Which of the following furnaces will have maximum thermal efficiency”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 14 of 40
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An example of a periodic furnace is the
Correct Answer: Option A — Blast furnace stoves
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Blast furnace stoves is the correct answer to “An example of a periodic furnace is the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 15 of 40
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Blast furnace stoves are meant for heating
Correct Answer: Option A — Air
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Air is the correct answer to “Blast furnace stoves are meant for heating”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 16 of 40
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Higher furnace temperature can not be achieved by use of a lean fuel gas in the furnace by
Correct Answer: Option A — Increasing the draft in the furnace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increasing the draft in the furnace is the correct answer to “Higher furnace temperature can not be achieved by use of a lean fuel gas in the furnace by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 17 of 40
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Neutral atmosphere is maintained in a/an __________ furnace.
Correct Answer: Option A — Cold rolled steel coil annealing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cold rolled steel coil annealing is the correct answer to “Neutral atmosphere is maintained in a/an __________ furnace.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 18 of 40
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The method of Lobo and Evans is concerned with the calculation of the
Correct Answer: Option A — Heat absorption in radiant section of a furnace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Heat absorption in radiant section of a furnace is the correct answer to “The method of Lobo and Evans is concerned with the calculation of the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
All of the above is the correct answer to “Pulverised fuel fired furnaces employ __________ fuel firing.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 20 of 40
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Combustion of fuel in a furnace with oxygen enriched air results in higher
Correct Answer: Option B — Flame temperature
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flame temperature is the correct answer to “Combustion of fuel in a furnace with oxygen enriched air results in higher”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 21 of 40
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Reverberatory furnace is used for
Correct Answer: Option A — Roasting/reduction of ores
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Roasting/reduction of ores is the correct answer to “Reverberatory furnace is used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 22 of 40
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Which of the following is the most important deterrants to an extended use of pulverised coal in boiler firing?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ash disposal problem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ash disposal problem is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the most important deterrants to an extended use of pulverised coal in boiler firing”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 23 of 40
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Circulation of gases in furnace is caused by the
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Circulation of gases in furnace is caused by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 24 of 40
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Metallic recuperators are not used for waste heat recovery, if the hot flue gas temperature is above __________ °C, because corrosion prevails at higher temperatures.
Correct Answer: Option B — 750
Detailed Academic Explanation:
750 is the correct answer to “Metallic recuperators are not used for waste heat recovery, if the hot flue gas temperature is above __________ °C, because corrosion prevails at higher temperatures.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 25 of 40
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Rate of heat release in a furnace, which is the measure of heat intensity is defined as
Correct Answer: Option A — kcal/hr/m3 combustion space
Detailed Academic Explanation:
kcal/hr/m3 combustion space is the correct answer to “Rate of heat release in a furnace, which is the measure of heat intensity is defined as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 26 of 40
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Advantages of use of preheated combustion air are
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Advantages of use of preheated combustion air are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 27 of 40
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In salt bath furnace, heat is transferred to the charge mainly by
Correct Answer: Option A — Conduction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Conduction is the correct answer to “In salt bath furnace, heat is transferred to the charge mainly by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following is a batch furnace?
Correct Answer: Option A — Cupola
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cupola is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a batch furnace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following is a rotary furnace?
Correct Answer: Option A — Lime kiln
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lime kiln is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a rotary furnace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 30 of 40
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Large tonnage of refractory bricks are dried in a
Correct Answer: Option C — Tunnel kiln
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tunnel kiln is the correct answer to “Large tonnage of refractory bricks are dried in a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 31 of 40
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Fuel used in B.F. stove is
Correct Answer: Option C — Blast furnace gas/mixed gas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Blast furnace gas/mixed gas is the correct answer to “Fuel used in B.F. stove is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 32 of 40
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Design of waste heat boiler for recovery of waste heat from furnace gases depends upon the
Correct Answer: Option B — Dust concentration & nature of dust in waste gas
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dust concentration & nature of dust in waste gas is the correct answer to “Design of waste heat boiler for recovery of waste heat from furnace gases depends upon the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 33 of 40
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The rate of scaling of furnace stock depends upon the
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The rate of scaling of furnace stock depends upon the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 34 of 40
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Which of the following is the most suitable for preheating combustion air above 650°C ?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ceramic recuperator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ceramic recuperator is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the most suitable for preheating combustion air above 650°C”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 35 of 40
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Which of the following is a natural draft furnace?
Correct Answer: Option A — Blast furnace stoves
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Blast furnace stoves is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a natural draft furnace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 36 of 40
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Which furnace employs preheating, heating and soaking zones?
Correct Answer: Option B — Reheating furnace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reheating furnace is the correct answer to “Which furnace employs preheating, heating and soaking zones”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 37 of 40
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Thickness of stock does not affect the fuel economy of furnaces, if the material to be heated is of
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Thickness of stock does not affect the fuel economy of furnaces, if the material to be heated is of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 38 of 40
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Which is not accomplished in an underfired furnace?
Correct Answer: Option A — Increase in heating capacity/m2 of floor space
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase in heating capacity/m2 of floor space is the correct answer to “Which is not accomplished in an underfired furnace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 39 of 40
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Which is a continuous furnace?
Correct Answer: Option C — Glass tank furnace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Glass tank furnace is the correct answer to “Which is a continuous furnace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
Question 40 of 40
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Which is not a hearth furnace?
Correct Answer: Option C — Cupola
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cupola is the correct answer to “Which is not a hearth furnace”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Furnace Technology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Furnace Technology
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