Thermodynamics Miscellaneous


  1. The equivalent evaporation (kg/hr) of a boiler producing 2000 kg/hr of steam with enthalpy content of 2426 kJ/kg from feed water at temperature 40°C (liquid enthalpy =168 kJ/kg) is (enthalpy of vaporization of water at 100°C = 2258 kJ/kg)









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    Equivalent evaporation =
    h1 - hfeed
    × rh
    hfgam

    Equivalent evaporation =
    (2000)(2426 - 168)
    = 2000 kg/hr
    2258

    Correct Option: A

    Equivalent evaporation =
    h1 - hfeed
    × rh
    hfgam

    Equivalent evaporation =
    (2000)(2426 - 168)
    = 2000 kg/hr
    2258


  1. Which among the following is the boiler mounting?









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    Blow-off cock

    Correct Option: A

    Blow-off cock



  1. When initially dry and saturated steam flows through a nozzle, the ratio of actual discharge to calculated discharge is









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    Greater than 1.0

    Correct Option: B

    Greater than 1.0


  1. In a Rankine cycle heat is added









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    Reversibly at constant pressure

    Correct Option: D

    Reversibly at constant pressure



  1. In steam and other vapour cycle, the process of removing non-condensable is called









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    In steam and other vapour cycle, the process of removing non-condensable is called Deaeration process

    Correct Option: B

    In steam and other vapour cycle, the process of removing non-condensable is called Deaeration process