Power Plant Engineering In Ee — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Electrical Engineering MCQs on Power Plant Engineering In Ee — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for WAPDA, NTDC, IESCO, LESCO, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
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In steam turbines the reheat factor
Correct Answer: Option A — increases with the increase in number of stages
Detailed Academic Explanation:
increases with the increase in number of stages is the correct answer to “In steam turbines the reheat factor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 2 of 40
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★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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Bucket elevators are used for
Correct Answer: Option B — carrying coal in vertical direction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
carrying coal in vertical direction is the correct answer to “Bucket elevators are used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 3 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
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The maximum length of a screw conveyer is about
Correct Answer: Option A — 30 metres
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30 metres is the correct answer to “The maximum length of a screw conveyer is about”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 4 of 40
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★ WAPDA
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Pipes carrying steam are generally made up of
Correct Answer: Option A — steel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
steel is the correct answer to “Pipes carrying steam are generally made up of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 5 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Steam turbines are governed by the following methods
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Steam turbines are governed by the following methods”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 6 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The cooling section in the surface condenser
Correct Answer: Option B — reduces the quantity of vapour extracted along with air
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reduces the quantity of vapour extracted along with air is the correct answer to “The cooling section in the surface condenser”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 7 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The ratio of exit pressure to inlet pressure of maximum mass flow rate per area of steam through a nozzle when steam is initially superheated is
Correct Answer: Option C — 0.5457
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.5457 is the correct answer to “The ratio of exit pressure to inlet pressure of maximum mass flow rate per area of steam through a nozzle when steam is initially superheated is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 8 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The draught in locomotive boilers is produced by
Correct Answer: Option C — steam jet
Detailed Academic Explanation:
steam jet is the correct answer to “The draught in locomotive boilers is produced by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 9 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The percentage O 2 by volume in atmosphere air is
Correct Answer: Option A — 21%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
21% is the correct answer to “The percentage O 2 by volume in atmosphere air is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 10 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In a surface condenser if air is removed, there is
Correct Answer: Option A — fall in absolute pressure maintained in condenser
Detailed Academic Explanation:
fall in absolute pressure maintained in condenser is the correct answer to “In a surface condenser if air is removed, there is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 11 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Where unpulverised coal has to be used and boiler capacity is large, the stoker which is used is
Correct Answer: Option B — overfeed stoker
Detailed Academic Explanation:
overfeed stoker is the correct answer to “Where unpulverised coal has to be used and boiler capacity is large, the stoker which is used is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 12 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The pressure on the two sides of the impulse wheel of a steam turbine
Correct Answer: Option A — is same
Detailed Academic Explanation:
is same is the correct answer to “The pressure on the two sides of the impulse wheel of a steam turbine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 13 of 40
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★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Thorium Breeder Reactors are most suitable for India because
Correct Answer: Option C — abundance of thorium deposits are available in India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
abundance of thorium deposits are available in India is the correct answer to “Thorium Breeder Reactors are most suitable for India because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 14 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The ratio of exit pressure to inlet pressure for maximum mass flow rate per unit area of steam through a nozzle when steam is initially dry saturated is
Correct Answer: Option B — 0.578
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.578 is the correct answer to “The ratio of exit pressure to inlet pressure for maximum mass flow rate per unit area of steam through a nozzle when steam is initially dry saturated is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 15 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Load carrying capacity of belt conveyor is about
Correct Answer: Option B — 50 to 100 tonnes/hr
Detailed Academic Explanation:
50 to 100 tonnes/hr is the correct answer to “Load carrying capacity of belt conveyor is about”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 16 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The proper indication of incomplete combustion is
Correct Answer: Option A — High CO content in flue gases at exit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
High CO content in flue gases at exit is the correct answer to “The proper indication of incomplete combustion is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 17 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In case of impulse steam turbine
Correct Answer: Option C — there is enthalpy drop in nozzles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
there is enthalpy drop in nozzles is the correct answer to “In case of impulse steam turbine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 18 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Load center in a power station is
Correct Answer: Option C — Center of gravity of electrical system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Center of gravity of electrical system is the correct answer to “Load center in a power station is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 19 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The percentage O 2 by Weight in atmospheric air is
Correct Answer: Option B — 23%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
23% is the correct answer to “The percentage O 2 by Weight in atmospheric air is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 20 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Solar thermal power generation can be achieved by
Correct Answer: Option D — any of the above system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
any of the above system is the correct answer to “Solar thermal power generation can be achieved by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 21 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The capacity of large turbo-generators varies from
Correct Answer: Option B — 50 to 300 MW
Detailed Academic Explanation:
50 to 300 MW is the correct answer to “The capacity of large turbo-generators varies from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 22 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The efficiency of chimney is approximately
Correct Answer: Option D — 0.25%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0.25% is the correct answer to “The efficiency of chimney is approximately”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 23 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The value of reheat factor normally varies from
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.02 to 1.06
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.02 to 1.06 is the correct answer to “The value of reheat factor normally varies from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 24 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The critical pressure ratio of a convergent nozzle is defined as
Correct Answer: Option D — the ratio of outlet pressure to inlet pressure only when mass flow rate = c
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the ratio of outlet pressure to inlet pressure only when mass flow rate = c is the correct answer to “The critical pressure ratio of a convergent nozzle is defined as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 25 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In fuel cell, the ______ energy is converted into electrical energy.
Correct Answer: Option B — chemical
Detailed Academic Explanation:
chemical is the correct answer to “In fuel cell, the ______ energy is converted into electrical energy.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 26 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Caking coals are those which
Correct Answer: Option D — form lumps or masses of coke
Detailed Academic Explanation:
form lumps or masses of coke is the correct answer to “Caking coals are those which”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 27 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Travelling grate stoker can burn coals at the rates of
Correct Answer: Option D — 150 - 200 kg/m2 per hour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
150 - 200 kg/m2 per hour is the correct answer to “Travelling grate stoker can burn coals at the rates of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 28 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For forced draught system, the function of chimney is mainly
Correct Answer: Option B — to discharge gases high up in the atmosphere to avoid hazard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
to discharge gases high up in the atmosphere to avoid hazard is the correct answer to “For forced draught system, the function of chimney is mainly”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 29 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In a steam power plant, the function of a condenser is
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “In a steam power plant, the function of a condenser is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 30 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
For the same draught produced the power of induced draught fan as compared to forced draught fan is
Correct Answer: Option B — more
Detailed Academic Explanation:
more is the correct answer to “For the same draught produced the power of induced draught fan as compared to forced draught fan is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 31 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The commercial sources of energy are
Correct Answer: Option B — fossil fuels, hydropower and nuclear energy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
fossil fuels, hydropower and nuclear energy is the correct answer to “The commercial sources of energy are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 32 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The isentropic expansion of steam through nozzle for the steam initially superheated at inlet is approximated by equation
Correct Answer: Option A — pvls=C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
pvls=C is the correct answer to “The isentropic expansion of steam through nozzle for the steam initially superheated at inlet is approximated by equation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 33 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Parson's turbine is
Correct Answer: Option D — multi wheel reaction steam turbine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
multi wheel reaction steam turbine is the correct answer to “Parson's turbine is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 34 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Rankine cycle operating on low pressure limit of p1 and high pressure limit of p2
Correct Answer: Option A — Has higher thermal efficiency than the Carnot cycle operating between same pressure limits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Has higher thermal efficiency than the Carnot cycle operating between same pressure limits is the correct answer to “Rankine cycle operating on low pressure limit of p1 and high pressure limit of p2”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 35 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Binary vapor cycles are used to
Correct Answer: Option B — Increase the efficiency of the plant
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase the efficiency of the plant is the correct answer to “Binary vapor cycles are used to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 36 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
The value of the reheat factor is of the order of
Correct Answer: Option C — 1.1 to 1.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.1 to 1.5 is the correct answer to “The value of the reheat factor is of the order of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 37 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Secondary air is the air used to
Correct Answer: Option D — provide air round the burners for getting optimum combustion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
provide air round the burners for getting optimum combustion is the correct answer to “Secondary air is the air used to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 38 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Example of overfeed type stoker is
Correct Answer: Option D — all of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
all of the above is the correct answer to “Example of overfeed type stoker is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 39 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
In coal preparation plant, magnetic separators are used to remove
Correct Answer: Option C — Iron particles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iron particles is the correct answer to “In coal preparation plant, magnetic separators are used to remove”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
Question 40 of 40
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
★ WAPDA
★ NTDC
Steam pressure in a steam power station, which is usually kept now-a-days is of the order of
Correct Answer: Option D — 100 kgf/cm2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
100 kgf/cm2 is the correct answer to “Steam pressure in a steam power station, which is usually kept now-a-days is of the order of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Power Plant Engineering In Ee.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Power Plant Engineering In Ee
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