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ELEMENTS OF POWER PLANT MACHINERY

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The device that converts heat energy into mechanical energy in a thermal power plant is called:

a)

Pump

b)

Turbine

c)

Condenser

d)

Generator

2.

The part of a boiler where water is stored and heated is the:

a)

Drum

b)

Grate

c)

Furnace

d)

Chimney

3.

Which of the following is a prime mover?

a)

Diesel Engine

b)

Condenser

c)

Cooling Tower

d)

Feed Pump

4.

The main function of the condenser in a steam power plant is to:

a)

Produce steam

b)

Maintain low exhaust pressure

c)

Heat feedwater

d)

Convert water to steam

5.

A governor is used in a steam turbine to:

a)

Control fuel flow

b)

Maintain constant speed

c)

Lubricate bearings

d)

Cool the blades

6.

The boiler mountings that prevents the water level from falling too low is the:

a)

Safety Valve

b)

Water Gauge

c)

Fusible Plug

d)

Blow-off Cock

7.

The process of removing air and non-condensable gases from a condenser is called:

a)

Superheating

b)

Deaeration

c)

Exhausting

d)

Condensing

8.

The working fluid in a gas turbine is usually:

a)

Steam

b)

Water

c)

Air

d)

Refrigerant

9.

What type of boiler has water inside the tubes and hot gases outside?

a)

Fire-tube Boiler

b)

Water-tube Boiler

c)

Package Boiler

d)

Vertical Boiler

10.

A device used to heat feedwater by utilizing exhaust steam is called:

a)

Air Preheater

b)

Economizer

c)

Superheater

d)

Feedwater Heater

11.

The thermal efficiency of a steam power plant is primarily limited by:

a)

Size of turbine

b)

Rankine cycle

c)

Fuel type

d)

Lubrication

12.

Which of these is NOT a component of a diesel engine?

a)

Piston

b)

Injector

c)

Carburetor

d)

Camshaft

13.

The lubricating oil in a power plant is used mainly to:

a)

Generate heat

b)

Reduce friction

c)

Increase fuel efficiency

d)

Absorb moisture

14.

The mechanical device that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion in an engine is:

a)

Piston

b)

Flywheel

c)

Crankshaft

d)

Valve

15.

The part of a gas turbine that compresses the air before combustion is:

a)

Diffuser

b)

Compressor

c)

Turbine Blades

d)

Regenerator

16.

The main function of an evaporator in an ice plant is to:

a)

Absorb heat from the brine or water

b)

Compress the refrigerant

c)

Condense the vapor

d)

Circulate water

17.

Which of the following is a positive displacement pump?

a)

Centrifugal Pump

b)

Gear Pump

c)

Propeller Pump

d)

Mixed Flow Pump

18.

In a refrigeration system, the device that reduces the pressure of refrigerant is:

a)

Condenser

b)

Evaporator

c)

Expansion Valve

d)

Compressor

19.

A reciprocating compressor works on the principle of:

a)

Centrifugal action

b)

Positive displacement

c)

Jet action

d)

Dynamic compression

20.

A stuffing box is found in:

a)

Pumps

b)

Boilers

c)

Turbines

d)

Ice plants

21.

The primary function of a mechanical seal in pumps is to:

a)

Maintain alignment

b)

Prevent leakage

c)

Reduce friction

d)

Lubricate bearings

22.

The part of a refrigeration system that rejects heat to the surroundings is the:

a)

Evaporator

b)

Compressor

c)

Condenser

d)

Expansion Valve

23.

The operating pressure of ammonia refrigeration systems is generally:

a)

Below atmospheric

b)

Slightly above atmospheric

c)

High pressure

d)

Variable only with load

24.

In sugar mills, the machine used to extract juice from cane is called:

a)

Centrifuge

b)

Evaporator

c)

Mill Tandem

d)

Diffuser

25.

The efficiency of an ice plant depends on:

a)

Refrigerant type

b)

Brine temperature

c)

Insulation quality

d)

All of the above

26.

Which of these is NOT a type of compressor?

a)

Reciprocating

b)

Centrifugal

c)

Axial

d)

Differential

27.

Which valve prevents the backflow of fluid in a pipeline?

a)

Globe Valve

b)

Gate Valve

c)

Check Valve

d)

Ball Valve

28.

A belt drive is an example of:

a)

Friction drive

b)

Positive drive

c)

Hydraulic drive

d)

Electric drive

29.

The pump used to handle sewage is usually a:

a)

Gear pump

b)

Screw pump

c)

Centrifugal pump

d)

Jet pump

30.

The main purpose of a strainer in pipelines is to:

a)

Increase pressure

b)

Remove debris or particles

c)

Reduce temperature

d)

Control flow rate

31.

Which of these is an example of preventive maintenance?

a)

Overhauling after breakdown

b)

Lubrication schedule

c)

Repairing worn parts

d)

Welding broken shafts

32.

A coupling is used to:

a)

Join two shafts

b)

Reduce vibration

c)

Increase torque

d)

Absorb moisture

33.

The safety device that prevents a pump from running dry is:

a)

Pressure gauge

b)

Mechanical seal

c)

Float switch

d)

Strainer

34.

The cutting tool of a lathe is mounted on the:

a)

Chuck

b)

Tailstock

c)

Tool Post

d)

Lead Screw

35.

The operation of finishing internal surfaces with a rotating tool is called:

a)

Boring

b)

Reaming

c)

Drilling

d)

Turning

36.

The part of a lathe used to hold and rotate the workpiece is:

a)

Tool post

b)

Chuck

c)

Carriage

d)

Tailstock

37.

Which of these welding methods uses a non-consumable electrode?

a)

SMAW

b)

GMAW

c)

TIG

d)

FCAW

38.

The main purpose of a center drill is:

a)

To enlarge a hole

b)

To start a hole with accuracy

c)

To cut threads

d)

To remove burrs

39.

The process of heating steel and cooling it rapidly to harden it is called:

a)

Tempering

b)

Annealing

c)

Quenching

d)

Normalizing

40.

A Vernier caliper can measure up to an accuracy of:

a)

0.01 mm

b)

0.02 mm

c)

0.05 mm

d)

0.1 mm

41.

The welding symbol "⊔" indicates:

a)

V-weld

b)

Fillet weld

c)

Square butt weld

d)

Lap weld

42.

The tool used for checking shaft runout is:

a)

Micrometer

b)

Dial indicator

c)

Feeler gauge

d)

Vernier caliper

43.

A cold chisel is primarily used for:

a)

Cutting wood

b)

Cutting metal

c)

Cutting glass

d)

Cutting rubber

44.

The correct file for finishing curved surfaces is:

a)

Flat file

b)

Half-round file

c)

Square file

d)

Round file

45.

The angle of a standard drill point is:

a)

90°

b)

100°

c)

118°

d)

135°

46.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a milling machine?

a)

Arbor

b)

Saddle

c)

Tool post

d)

Knee

47.

The gas used for oxy-acetylene welding is:

a)

Oxygen and LPG

b)

Oxygen and acetylene

c)

Hydrogen and acetylene

d)

Acetylene and propane

48.

The process of removing small chips to bring the work to final size is:

a)

Drilling

b)

Facing

c)

Finishing cut

d)

Boring

49.

Which of these is a non-destructive test?

a)

Tensile test

b)

Radiography

c)

Bend test

d)

Impact test

50.

The type of hammer most commonly used for fitting is:

a)

Claw hammer

b)

Ball peen hammer

c)

Sledge hammer

d)

Cross peen hammer