Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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How much is the percentage of fixed carbon in semi-anthracite?
Correct Answer: Option C — 80 - 90%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
80 - 90% is the correct answer to “How much is the percentage of fixed carbon in semi-anthracite”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 2 of 40
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How much is the percentage of fixed carbon in lignite?
Correct Answer: Option B — Up to 60
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Up to 60 is the correct answer to “How much is the percentage of fixed carbon in lignite”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 3 of 40
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How much is the calorific value of lignite coal?
Correct Answer: Option A — 5000 kcal/kg
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5000 kcal/kg is the correct answer to “How much is the calorific value of lignite coal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 4 of 40
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How much is the calorific value of semi-anthracite coal?
Correct Answer: Option D — 8500 to 8800 kcal/kg
Detailed Academic Explanation:
8500 to 8800 kcal/kg is the correct answer to “How much is the calorific value of semi-anthracite coal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 5 of 40
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During conventional heating process, the heat flow in materials take place
Correct Answer: Option A — Surface to interior of material
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Surface to interior of material is the correct answer to “During conventional heating process, the heat flow in materials take place”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 6 of 40
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During combustion of gaseous fuels, deficiency of air
Correct Answer: Option D — lengthens the flame
Detailed Academic Explanation:
lengthens the flame is the correct answer to “During combustion of gaseous fuels, deficiency of air”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 7 of 40
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The refractory lining of the bottom in a basic electric are furnace in made of
Correct Answer: Option C — magnesia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
magnesia is the correct answer to “The refractory lining of the bottom in a basic electric are furnace in made of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 8 of 40
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What is chemical formula of zirconia
Correct Answer: Option C — ZrO2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ZrO2 is the correct answer to “What is chemical formula of zirconia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 9 of 40
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The fusion temperature of Silica is
Correct Answer: Option A — 1780°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1780°C is the correct answer to “The fusion temperature of Silica is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 10 of 40
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The example of furnace which employ induced draught
Correct Answer: Option A — Blast furnace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Blast furnace is the correct answer to “The example of furnace which employ induced draught”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 11 of 40
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In a furnace, with heating element temperature at 1700° C, the dominant mechnaism of heat, transfer will be
Correct Answer: Option B — radiation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
radiation is the correct answer to “In a furnace, with heating element temperature at 1700° C, the dominant mechnaism of heat, transfer will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 12 of 40
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The fusion temperature of Zirconia brick is
Correct Answer: Option D — 2600°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2600°C is the correct answer to “The fusion temperature of Zirconia brick is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following petrographic constituents of coal is non-coking?
Correct Answer: Option D — Fussain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fussain is the correct answer to “Which of the following petrographic constituents of coal is non-coking”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 14 of 40
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Match the following: Group 1 Group 2 P. Blast furnace 1. Lime Q. Rotary kiln 2. Pig iron R. Continuous casting 3. Heat exchanger S. stoves 4. Billets
Correct Answer: Option A — P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following: Group 1 Group 2 P. Blast furnace 1. Lime Q. Rotary kiln 2. Pig iron R. Continuous casting 3. Heat exchanger S. stoves 4. Billets”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 15 of 40
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The muffle furnace is
Correct Answer: Option A — used for laboratory purpose to do the heat treatment of materials
Detailed Academic Explanation:
used for laboratory purpose to do the heat treatment of materials is the correct answer to “The muffle furnace is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 16 of 40
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Pensky-Marten apparatus is used for those oils, whose flash points are . . . . . . . . °F.
Correct Answer: Option D — > 120
Detailed Academic Explanation:
> 120 is the correct answer to “Pensky-Marten apparatus is used for those oils, whose flash points are . . . . . . . . °F.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 17 of 40
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What is chemical formula of mullite
Correct Answer: Option D — 3Al2O3.2SiO2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3Al2O3.2SiO2 is the correct answer to “What is chemical formula of mullite”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 18 of 40
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Which coal forms first during coalification process
Correct Answer: Option A — peat
Detailed Academic Explanation:
peat is the correct answer to “Which coal forms first during coalification process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 19 of 40
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L.D. Converters are generally lined with
Correct Answer: Option C — chrome magnesite
Detailed Academic Explanation:
chrome magnesite is the correct answer to “L.D. Converters are generally lined with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 20 of 40
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Which is the correct option for highest and lowest grade of coal among given combination
Correct Answer: Option C — Anthracite-Peat
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anthracite-Peat is the correct answer to “Which is the correct option for highest and lowest grade of coal among given combination”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 21 of 40
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The mini blast furnace is used for
Correct Answer: Option C — Making iron from inferior quality of ore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Making iron from inferior quality of ore is the correct answer to “The mini blast furnace is used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 22 of 40
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Hot gases from a furnace are entering at the base of a 30m high tubular vertical chimney at 600°C. The density of air and furnace gases at respective temperatures are 1.165 and 0.405 kgm -3 respectively. The static draft produced by the chimney is . . . . . . . . Pa.
Correct Answer: Option B — 22.8
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22.8 is the correct answer to “Hot gases from a furnace are entering at the base of a 30m high tubular vertical chimney at 600°C. The density of air and furnace gases at respective temperatures are 1.165 and 0.405 kgm -3 respectively. The static draft produced by the chimney is . . . . . . . . Pa.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 23 of 40
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Refractories are materials which
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Refractories are materials which”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 24 of 40
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The fusion temperature of Chromite brick is
Correct Answer: Option C — 1900°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1900°C is the correct answer to “The fusion temperature of Chromite brick is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 25 of 40
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Which of the following is /are neutral refractories
Correct Answer: Option C — Carbon block refractory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Carbon block refractory is the correct answer to “Which of the following is /are neutral refractories”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 26 of 40
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Pick up correct statement about Bessemer converter
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Pick up correct statement about Bessemer converter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 27 of 40
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Arrange the following refractory materials in ascending order of their melting points. P. Alumina Q. Silica R. Carbon S. Zirconia
Correct Answer: Option A — R > P > Q > S
Detailed Academic Explanation:
R > P > Q > S is the correct answer to “Arrange the following refractory materials in ascending order of their melting points. P. Alumina Q. Silica R. Carbon S. Zirconia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which type of fuel is used to heat the Blast furnace stove
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which type of fuel is used to heat the Blast furnace stove”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 29 of 40
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Those refractories which are neither attacked acid slag nor by basic slags are called
Correct Answer: Option C — Neutral refractories
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Neutral refractories is the correct answer to “Those refractories which are neither attacked acid slag nor by basic slags are called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 30 of 40
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Natural gas is essentially
Correct Answer: Option A — methane
Detailed Academic Explanation:
methane is the correct answer to “Natural gas is essentially”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 31 of 40
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Softening temperature of coal ash is a measure of the . . . . . . . . of coal.
Correct Answer: Option A — clinkering tendency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
clinkering tendency is the correct answer to “Softening temperature of coal ash is a measure of the . . . . . . . . of coal.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 32 of 40
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Thorium, zirconium, platinum, nickel, iron, molybdenum, tungsten are the . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Neutral refractories
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Neutral refractories is the correct answer to “Thorium, zirconium, platinum, nickel, iron, molybdenum, tungsten are the . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 33 of 40
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Proximate analysis of coal determines its . . . . . . . . content.
moisture, volatile matter, ash & fixed carbon is the correct answer to “Proximate analysis of coal determines its . . . . . . . . content.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 34 of 40
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Improper storage condition results in the weathering of coal and spontaneous combustion, which increases its
Correct Answer: Option C — yield of carbonized products
Detailed Academic Explanation:
yield of carbonized products is the correct answer to “Improper storage condition results in the weathering of coal and spontaneous combustion, which increases its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 35 of 40
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Basic oxygen furnace is used for
Correct Answer: Option D — None of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of these is the correct answer to “Basic oxygen furnace is used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 36 of 40
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The Rotary kiln furnace is used for
Correct Answer: Option D — Alternative routes of iron making
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alternative routes of iron making is the correct answer to “The Rotary kiln furnace is used for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 37 of 40
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The example of regenerative furnace is/are
Correct Answer: Option D — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “The example of regenerative furnace is/are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 38 of 40
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The refractory brick which has good thermal shock resistance at high temnperature but cracks on cooling below 400°C is
Correct Answer: Option C — silica
Detailed Academic Explanation:
silica is the correct answer to “The refractory brick which has good thermal shock resistance at high temnperature but cracks on cooling below 400°C is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 39 of 40
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Low temperature carbonization
Correct Answer: Option B — is mainly for producing the smokeless domestic coke
Detailed Academic Explanation:
is mainly for producing the smokeless domestic coke is the correct answer to “Low temperature carbonization”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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Question 40 of 40
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Which of the following refractory materials is not used in the BOF (LD) working lining?
Correct Answer: Option D — Graphite-alumina composite
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Graphite-alumina composite is the correct answer to “Which of the following refractory materials is not used in the BOF (LD) working lining”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Fuels_ Furnace And Refractories Technology.
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