Use of pulverised coal in boilers provides

Limestone powder is injected during pulverised coal burning in boilers to __________ the flue gases.

A

Reduce SO₂ content in

B

Catalytically convert SO₂ to SO₃ in

C

Increase the dew point of

D

None of these

Use of pulverised coal in boiler furnace provides

A

High calorific value

B

Better combustion

C

Smokeless burning

D

Less erosion on furnace walls

Combustion of pulverised coal as compared to that of lump coal

A

Develops a non-luminous flame

B

Develops a low temperature flame

C

Can be done with less excess air

D

Provides a lower rate of heat release

Combustion of pulverised coal compared to the lumpy coal

A

Provides better control of furnace temperature

B

Facilitates combustion with lower excess air

C

Provides higher thermal efficiency & flame temperature

D

All of the above

Which of the following is the most important deterrants to an extended use of pulverised coal in boiler firing?

A

Ash disposal problem

B

Excessive fly ash discharge from the stack

C

Higher power consumption in its transportation

D

Erosion of induced draft fan blades

Which of the following is the most important deterrents to an extended use of pulverised coal in boiler firing?

A

Ash disposal problem

B

Excessive fly-ash discharge from the stack

C

High power consumption in its transportation

D

Erosion of induced draft fan blades

Very high pressure boilers are usually __________ boilers.

A

Fire tube

B

Water tube

C

Waste heat

D

Natural circulation

In case of pulverised coal fired steam boiler, the secondary air serves the main purpose of

A

Transportation of coal

B

Drying of coal

C

Combustion of coal by supplying it around the burner

D

Preheating the primary air

The advantages of firing pulverised coal in the furnace lies in the fact that, it

A

Permits the use of high ash content coal

B

Permits the use of low fusion point ash coal

C

Accelerates the burning rate and economises on fuel consumption

D

All of the above

The excess air required for the combustion of pulverised coal is of the order of about __________ percent.

A

5

B

15

C

30

D

45

Use of pulverised coal in boilers provides

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