Thermodynamics - Mechanical Engineering (MCQ) questions and answers

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1)   The formation of scale boiler leads to
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a. decrease in efficiency of boiler
b. increase in efficiency of boiler
c. increase in heat transfer
d. decrease in maintenance of boiler
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ANSWER: decrease in efficiency of boiler

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2)   What is the pH value of water permissible for boiler?
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a. 0
b. 7
c. slightly less than 7
d. slightly more than 7
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ANSWER: slightly more than 7

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3)   When the rate of evaporation of water is zero, the relative humidity of the air is
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a. 0%
b. 100%
c. 50%
d. unpredictable
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ANSWER: 100%

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4)   When,
H1 = Total heat of air entering the coil (heating or cooling)
H2 = Total heat of air leaving the coil (heating or cooling)
H3 = Total heat of air at the end of the process (humidification or dehumidification)
then, the sensible heat factor (H2 – H1) / (H3 – H1) represents the process of

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a. cooling and humidification
b. cooling and dehumidification
c. heating and humidification
d. heating and dehumidification
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ANSWER: heating and humidification

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5)   The dew point temperature is less than the wet bulb temperature for
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a. saturated air
b. unsaturated air
c. both saturated and unsaturated air
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: unsaturated air

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6)   At 100% relative humidity, the wet bulb temperature is
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a. lower than the dew point temperature
b. higher than the dew point temperature
c. equal to the dew point temperature
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: equal to the dew point temperature

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7)   What is the perfect condition for dehumidification of air?
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a. air is heated above its dew point temperature
b. air is cooled up to its dew point temperature
c. air is heated below its dew point temperature
d. air is cooled below its dew point temperature
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ANSWER: air is cooled below its dew point temperature

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8)   The gas-refrigeration system is
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a. more heavy and bulky than the vapour compression cycle
b. less heavy and bulky than the vapour compression cycle
c. same in construction with the vapour compression cycle
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: less heavy and bulky than the vapour compression cycle

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9)   How is the COP of gas-refrigeration cycle compared with the COP of vapour compression cycle, for the same capacity?
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a. the COP of gas-refrigeration cycle is lower than the COP of vapour compression cycle, for the same capacity
b. the COP of gas-refrigeration cycle is higher than the COP of vapour compression cycle, for the same capacity
c. the COP of gas-refrigeration cycle is same as the COP of vapour compression cycle
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: the COP of gas-refrigeration cycle is lower than the COP of vapour compression cycle, for the same capacity

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10)   What is the relation between brake efficiency, internal efficiency and mechanical efficiency?
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a. ηInternal = ηMech * ηBrake
b. ηMech = ηInternal * ηBrake
c. ηBrake = ηInternal * ηMech
d. none of the above
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ANSWER: ηBrake = ηInternal * ηMech

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