quiz based on thermal basics

What is the primary function of a boiler in a power plant?

• a) Generate electricity

• b) Produce steam

• c) Heat water for household use

• d) Cool down the plant

In a boiler, combustion of fuel occurs in which part?

• a) Burner

• b) Furnace

• c) Boiler drum

• d) Superheater

The Otto cycle is a theoretical cycle for which type of internal combustion engine?

• a) Diesel engine

• b) Spark-ignition engine

• c) Gas turbine engine

• d) Rotary engine

What is the main objective of the Otto cycle?

• a) Maximize efficiency

• b) Maximize power output

• c) Minimize emissions

• d) Minimize noise

The Otto cycle assumes which of the following as constant during certain processes?

• a) Pressure

• b) Volume

• c) Temperature

• d) Entropy

The Diesel cycle is a theoretical cycle for which type of internal combustion engine?

• a) Spark-ignition engine

• b) Compression-ignition engine

• c) Gas turbine engine

• d) Rotary engine

During which stroke of the Diesel cycle does the fuel injection and combustion occur?

• a) Intake stroke

• b) Compression stroke

• c) Power stroke

• d) Exhaust stroke

What is the main objective of the Diesel cycle?

• a) Maximize efficiency

• b) Maximize power output

• c) Minimize emissions

• d) Minimize noise

In the Diesel cycle, what happens during the isentropic compression process?

• a) Air-fuel mixture is ignited

• b) Air-fuel mixture is compressed adiabatically

• c) Exhaust gases are expelled

• d) Intake of air-fuel mixture occurs

In the Diesel cycle, what is the state of the air-fuel mixture at the beginning of the compression process?

• a) Gaseous

• b) Liquid

• c) Solid

• d) Plasma