Energy Conversion III

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MCQ on Hydraulic and Pneumatic System

1. Heavy lifting work is often accomplished by shifting fluids in big machines.
The power system of such machines can be described as
a)Reciprocating
b)Pneumatic
c)Hydraulic
d)Hybrid

Answer: c
Explanation: The power system of heavy and big machines can be described by
hydraulic systems and heavy lifting work is often accomplished by shifting fluids
in big machines.

2. The scientific principle that makes hydraulic systems possible is

a)Pascal’sprinciple
b)Boyle’slaw
c)Bernoulli’sprinciple
d)Thefluid flow principle
Answer: a
Explanation: Pascal’s principle is the basis of hydraulic system which states that
the water exerts pressure in all direction.

3. Pneumatic and other power systems can support three kinds of motion;
they are
a)Linear,reciprocating,andrandommotion
b)Linear,flowing,androtarymotion
c)Linear,zigzag,andspiralmotion
d)Linear,reciprocating,androtarymotion

Answer: d
Explanation: Pneumatic systems are the systems that control the process where
the motion is in air and can support linear, reciprocating, and rotary motion.
4. A single acting cylinder can be pressurized externally from one direction
only.
a)True
b)False

Answer: a
Explanation: Pressure variation is possible only if the force is acting from one
direction if the force will be acting from multiple directions then the force
cancellation is also possible.

5. A one-way valve that lets air into the reservoir of a compressor, but doesn’t
let it out, is a
a)Checkvalve
b)Receivervalve
c)Controlvalve
d)Threewayvalve

Answer: a
Explanation: Check valve is a one-way valve that lets air into the reservoir of a
compressor, but doesn’t let it out as the name indicates it allows air to enter as it
has one entrance.
6. Series circuits work on both hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.
a)True
b)False

Answer: a
Explanation: Series circuits are the circuits where the components are connected
in series and the component is called lumped component and work for both
hydraulic and pneumatic error detectors.
7. 5/2 way single solenoid valve has:
a)2ports2positions
b)5ports2positions
c)5ports5positions
d)2ports5positions

Answer: b
Explanation: 5/2 way single solenoid valve is the valve in which the valve is in
the shape of solenoid has 5 ports equally spaced and 2 flow positions.
8. The ____________________ converts the compressed air energy into
mechanical energy in the form of linear movement in one direction only.
a)Pistoncylinders
b)Doubleactingcylinders
c)Singleactingcylinders
d)Hydraulicpumps

Answer: c
Explanation: Single acting cylinders converts the compressed air energy into
mechanical energy in the form of linear movement in one direction only.
9. A _____________ restricts air flow.
a)Throttlevalve
b)Shuttlevalve
c)Directionalcontrolvalve
d)Singleactingcylinder

Answer: a
Explanation: Air valve is restricted by the valve it allows only that entry as
desired and throttle valve restricts the airflow.
10. When the piston area of the cylinder is connected to the atmosphere, the
piston of the single-acting cylinder is pressed by the spring to the
________________
a)Cylindercenter
b)Cylinderdown
c)Cylinderbottom
d)Cylinderupper

Answer: a
Explanation: Piston is the part in the cylinder that is used to create the pressure
difference and in case of single-acting cylinder it is pressed by the spring to the
cylinder center .

1.In hydraulic systems,

a. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into
mechanical energy
b. the electrical energy is transferred to the oil and then converted into mechanical
energy
c. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and converted into electrical
energy
d. none of the above
ANSWER: a. the mechanical energy is transferred to the oil and then
converted into mechanical energy

2. Which of the following is used as a component in hydraulic power unit?

a. pressure gauge
b. filler gauge
c. valve
d. reservoir

ANSWER: c. valve

3. Rotary motion in a hydraulic power unit is achieved by using

a. hydraulic cylinder
b. pneumatic cylinder
c. both hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder
d. none of the above

ANSWER: d. none of the above

4. Accessories used in a hydraulic power unit adjust pressure and are used to
generate flow and direction of the fluid.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: b. False

5. Which of the following statements are true?

1. Bell housing connects motor and pump

2. Centrifugal pump is a non-positive displacement pump
3. Centrifugal pumps allow the back flow of fluid from delivery side to the suction
side of the pump
4. The function of vent plug used in a reservoir is to flush out oil

a. 1, 2 and 4
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 2 and 3
d. all the above

ANSWER: b. 2, 3 and 4

6. Which of the following is used as an accessory in hydraulic power unit?

a. pumps
b. valves
c. motor
d. reservoir

ANSWER: d. reservoir

7. Which type of pump is used for lifting water from the ground surface to the
top of the building?

a. centrifugal pump
b. turbine pump
c. submersible pump
d. all the above

ANSWER: d. all the above

8. Pumps used in hydraulic applications are

a. positive displacement pumps

b. variable displacement pumps
c. fixed displacement pumps
d. all the above

1. Which of the following systems generate more energy when used in

industrial applications?

a. hydraulic systems
b. pneumatic systems
c. both systems generate same energy
d. cannot say

ANSWER: a. hydraulic systems

2. Which type of compressor requires a reservoir for compressed air and

why?

a. rotary compressor to avoid pulsating effect

b. reciprocating compressor to avoid pulsating effect
c. both rotary and reciprocating compressors to avoid pulsating effect
d. none of the above
ANSWER: b. reciprocating compressor to avoid pulsating effect

3. Which of the following factors is considered while selecting a compressor?

a. type of oil filter required

b. volumetric efficiency
c. viscosity of the liquids used
d. all the above

ANSWER: b. volumetric efficiency

4. Which of the following is a component used in air generation system?

a. pressure switch
b. pressure gauge
c. drier
d. intercooler

ANSWER: c. drier

5. Where is an intercooler connected in a two stage compressor?

a. intercooler is connected after the two stage compressor

b. intercooler is connected between the two stages of the compressor
c. intercooler is connected before the two stage compressor
d. none of the above

ANSWER: b. intercooler is connected between the two stages of the

compressor
6. Select the correct order of process occurring in pneumatic system

a.

b.

c.

d. none of the above

ANSWER: Option: c.

7. What is difference between regulator and pressure switch?

a. regulator operates at set value pressure while pressure switch operates with
slight fluctuation in pressure
b. pressure switch operates at set value pressure while regulator operates with
slight fluctuation in pressure
ANSWER: a. regulator operates at set value pressure while pressure switch
operates with slight fluctuation in pressure

8. Select the correct standard symbols for the hydraulic elements given below.

Hydraulic elements

1. check valve
2. hydraulic motor
3. shut-off valve
4. pneumatic motor

Standard symbols

A.

B.
C.

D.

a. 1-C 2-A 3-B 4-D

b. 1-A 2-C 3-B 4-D
c. 1-B 2-D 3-A 4-C
d. 1-A 2-D 3-B 4-C

ANSWER: c. 1-B 2-D 3-A 4-C

9. Mass of water vapour in unit volume of air is known as

a. relative humidity
b. absolute humidity
c. saturation quantity
d. none of the above

ANSWER: b. absolute humidity

10.Which valve is also known as memory valve?

a. single pilot signal valve

b. double pilot signal valve
c. roller lever valve
d. logic valve

ANSWER: b. double pilot signal valve

5. What is the part, shown in below diagram of 3/2 valve, called?

a. manually operated valve

b. pilot operated valve
c. pressure electric converter
d. none of the above

ANSWER: b. pilot operated valve

What is a pressure sequence valve?

a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control
valve
b. it is a combination of nonadjustable pressure relief valve and directional control
valve
c. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and check valve
d. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and flow control valve

ANSWER: a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and

directional control valve

Which of the following is an element of time delay valve?

a. flow control valve

b. direction control valve
c. both a and b
d. none of the above

ANSWER: c. both a and b

MCQ on Gas turbine And Jet Propulsion

Gas turbine power plant is.......efficient than steam turbine plant

A.More
B.Less
C.Same
D.None of the above

A.More
2. Maximum combustion pressure in a gas turbine is........as compared to diesel
engine

A.Same
B.Less
C.More
D.None of the above

B.Less

3. Capital cost of a gas turbine plant........than that of a steam power plant of same
capacity

A.Same
B.Lower
C.Higher
D.None of the above

B.Lower

4. In a gas turbine plant,a regenerator increases........

A.Work output
B.Pressure ratio
C.Thermal efficiency
D.All of the above

C.Thermal efficiency
5. In a gas tirbine,high therml efficiency is obtained in........

A.Closed cycle
B.Open cycle
C.In both the cycles
D.All the above cycles

A.Closed cycle

Q1. What percent of installed capacity of gas turbines contribute to the total
installed capacity of the power plants in India.

a. 5 %
b. 8 %
c. 11 %
d. 15 %

ANSWER: c. 11 %

Q2. Which state in India among these doesn’t have a gas turbine plant?

a. Jammu Kashmir.
b. Tripura
c. Tamil Nadu.
d. Bihar.

Q3. A gas turbine works on which cycle?

a. Carnot.
b. Brayton.
c. Dual cycle.
d. Rankine cycle.
ANSWER: b. Brayton.

Q4. The gas turbines are mainly used in?

a. Locomotives.
b. Aircrafts.
c. Automobiles.
d. Pumping stations.

Q5. Gas turbine plants are not used -

a. As peak load plants.

b. As base load plants.
c. As standby power plants.
d. In combination with the steam power plants.

Q6. Combined cycle power plants are suitable for?

a. Base loads.
b. Peak loads.
c. Intermediate loads.
d. Both base and peak loads.

Q7. Name the turbine developed on the basis of aircraft engine technology.

a. Brayton
b. Aerodynamic
c. Aero derivative.
d. Rankine

Q1. Which among these is the main component of a gas turbine plant?

a. Condenser
b. Compressor.
c. Boiler
d. Both (b) & (c).
ANSWER: b. Compressor.

Q2. Which type of compressor is used in a gas turbine plant?

a. Reciprocating compressor.
b. Screw compressor.
c. Multistage axial flow compressor.
d. Either (a) & (b)

ANSWER: c. Multistage axial flow compressor.

Q3. What part or % of power developed is utilised for driving the

compressor?

a. 65 %
b. 70 %
c. 55 %
d. 80 %

ANSWER: a. 65 %

Q4. The gas turbine power plant mainly uses which among the following
fuels?

a. Coal and Peat.

b. Kerosene oil and diesel oil and residual oil.
c. Gas oil.
d. Natural gas and liquid petroleum fuel.
ANSWER: d. Natural gas and liquid petroleum fuel.

Q5. The heating value of gaseous fuels is about

a. 500 kJ/litre
b. 30 kJ/litre
c. 100 kJ/litre
d. 10 kJ/litre

ANSWER: b. 30 kJ/litre

Q6. The compressor has to be started

a. Before starting the gas turbine.

b. After starting the gas turbine.
c. Simultaneously with starting of gas turbine.
d. At any time during the operation.

ANSWER: a. Before starting the gas turbine.

Q1. What would be the temperature of the gas in the combustion chamber?

a. 500 °
b. 1600 °
c. 1200 °
d. 650 °

ANSWER: b. 1600 °
Q2. The efficiency of the open cycle gas plant is quite low. Why?

a. Gas gets cooled before reaching the turbine wheels.

b. A lot of mechanical energy is used up by the compressor.
c. Due to the presence of regenerator and absence of air pre heater.
d. Both (a) and (b).

Q3. To improve the efficiency of the gas turbines, which among these are
used?

a. Regenerator.
b. Inter cooling.
c. Reheating.
d. All of these.

ANSWER: d. All of these.

Q4. What is regeneration?

a. Removal of heat from compressed air between stages of compression.

b. Transfer of heat energy from exhaust gases to the compressed air flowing
between compressor and the combustion chamber.
c. To increase the temperature of partially expanded gases by burning more fuel.
d. Both (b) & (c).

Q5. What is meant by inter cooling?

a. Removal of heat from compressed air between stages of compression.

b. Transfer of heat energy from exhaust gases to the compressed air flowing
between compressor and the combustion chamber.

c. To increase the temperature of partially expanded gases by burning more fuel.

d. None of the above.

ANSWER: a. Removal of heat from compressed air between stages of

compression.

Q6. Which material is used for the manufacture of the turbine blades?

a. Stainless steel.
b. Carbon steel.
c. High nickel alloy.
d. High alloy steel.

ANSWER: c. High nickel alloy.

Q7. Which among these plants are most efficient?

a. Open cycle.
b. Combined cycle.
c. Closed cycle.
d. Either (a) or (c)

ANSWER: b. Combined cycle.

The gas turbine power plant mainly uses which among the following fuels?
a)Coa land Peat
b)Kerosene oil and diese loil and residualoil
c)Gas oil
d)Natural gas and liquid petroleum fuel
 Answer:d
Explanation: Natural gas and liquid petroleum fuel are among the two fuels used in
a gas turbine.
The ‘work ratio’ increases with
a. increase in turbine inlet pressure
b. decrease in compressor inlet temperature
c. decrease in pressure ratio of the cycle
d. all of the above
(Ans: d)

he following is (are) the limitation(s) of gas turbines.

a. They are not self starting
b. Higher rotor speeds
c. Low efficiencies at part loads
d. All of the above
(Ans: d)

. Fighter bombers use following type of engine

(A) Turbojet
(B) Turbo-propeller
(C) Rocket
(D) Ramjet
Correct Answer

2. The effective power of gas turbines is increased by adding the following in

compressor
(A) Ammonia and water vapour
(B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Hydrogen
Correct Answer
Ans A) Ammonia and water vapour
3. High air-fuel ratio is used in gas turbines
(A) To increase the output
(B) To increase the efficiency
(C) To save fuel
(D) To reduce the exit temperature
Correct Answer
Ans (D) To reduce the exit temperature

4. Air-fuel ratio in a jet engine will be of the order of

(A) 10: 1
(B) 15: 1
(C) 20: 1
(D) 60: 1
Correct Answer
Ans D) 60: 1

5. In which case the air-fuel ratio is likely to be maximum?

(A) Gas turbine
(B) 4-stroke petrol engine
(C) 4-stroke diesel engine
(D) Multi cylinder engine
Correct Answer
Answer: Option A

6. In turbo fan engine, the jet velocity as compared to turbojet engine is

(A) Less
(B) More
(C) Same
 (D) May be less or more depending upon speed
Correct Answer
Ans (A) Less

7. Turbofan engine employs

(A) One air stream
(B) Two or more air streams
(C) No air stream
(D) Solid fuel firing
Correct Answer
Ans: Two or more air streams

8. Pressure ratio in gas turbines is the ratio of

(A) Compressor pressure ratio
(B) Highest pressure to exhaust pressure
(C) Inlet pressure to exhaust pressure
(D) Pressures across the turbine
Correct Answer
Ans: (B) Highest pressure to exhaust pressure

9. Pick up the false statement

(A) Gas turbine is a self starting unit
(B) Gas turbine does not require huge quantity of water like steam plant
(C) Exhaust losses in gas turbine are high due to large mass flow rate
(D) Overall efficiency of gas turbine plant is lower than that of a reciprocating
engine

Ans: Gas turbine is a self starting unit

10. The pressure and temperature conditions of air at the suction of
compressor are
(A) Atmospheric
(B) Slightly more than atmospheric
(C) Slightly less than atmospheric
(D) Pressure slightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than
atmospheric

Ans: D) Pressure slightly less than atmospheric and temperature slightly more than
atmospheric