Process Plant Equipment 2 Quiz

What is the main function of a boiler?

• To generate electricity

• To cool down the surrounding area

• To filter impurities from water

• To heat water or other fluid

Which type of boiler has tubes running through a sealed container of water?

• Electric boiler

• Condensing boiler

• Fire-tube boiler

• Water-tube boiler

What is the function of an economizer in a boiler?

• Heat up fluids or recover residual heat from the combustion product

• Pre-heat water delivered to a steam generating boiler

• Convert liquid into gas through applied heat

• Convert saturated steam into dry steam

In which type of furnace are the burners placed horizontally in the furnace wall?

• Combustion Furnace

• Rotary Furnace

• Vertical Furnace

• Horizontal Furnace

What is the function of the radiant cell in a furnace?

• Create steam

• Transfer heat to the product

• Convert liquid into gas

• Produce electricity

What is the main function of a reactor?

• To transfer heat to the product

• To carry out chemical reactions

• To convert liquid into gas

• To generate electricity

What is the main purpose of incineration of waste materials?

• To cool down the surrounding area

• To convert waste into ash, flue gas and heat

• To produce electricity

• To create steam

What is the function of an incinerator?

• To pre-heat water delivered to a steam generating boiler

• To convert saturated steam into dry steam

• To burn and dispose waste products

• To filter impurities from water

What happens to the residue after the completion of the incineration process?

• It is converted into electricity

• It is cooled down and disposed of

• It is removed from the ash box

• It is used to generate steam

What is the purpose of the forced draught fan in an incinerator?

• To remove residue from the ash box

• To cool down the incinerator

• To supply combustion air

• To ignite the refuse