Quiz on Fuel and Ash Handling

What are the two types of coal handling mentioned in the text?

• Underground handling and Overground handling

• Pipeline handling and Sea handling

• In-plant handling and Out-plant handling

• Rail handling and Road handling

Which type of transportation is most commonly used for coal transportation?

• Transportation by pipeline

• Transportation by road

• Transportation by rail

• Transportation by sea

What is the major advantage of coal transportation by road?

• Low capital requirement

• High water requirement

• High maintenance cost

• High transportation losses

What is the advantage of coal transportation by pipeline mentioned in the text?

• Continuous transport system

• High capital requirement

• High maintenance and man power requirements

• High water requirement

What is the purpose of coal preparation before feeding it to the furnace?

• To decrease the temperature

• To increase the moisture content

• To decrease the size of coal

• To increase the iron content

Which equipment is used to remove iron scrap and other particles from coal?

• Crushers

• Magnetic separators

• Sizers

• Driers

What is the purpose of coal storage in the plant?

• To prepare the coal

• To store the coal

• To transfer the coal

• To unload the coal

Which type of conveyor is suitable for transporting coal over long distances with large quantities?

• Belt conveyors

• Grab bucket elevators

• Bucket elevators

• Screw conveyor

What is the disadvantage of a screw conveyor mentioned in the text?

• Low power consumption

• Less wear and tear

• High power consumption

• Long life compared to belt conveyor

Which type of ash handling system is most suitable for higher capacity thermal power plants?

• Mechanical handling system

• Hydraulic system

• Pneumatic system

• Steam jet system