Thermal Power Plants Quiz

Which equipment is commonly used to crush coal into smaller particles in a coal handling plant?

• Pulverizer
• Boiler

• Economizer

• Superheater

What is the primary fuel used in most thermal power plants?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Nuclear Fuel

• Solar Energy

What is the purpose of a condenser in a thermal power plant?

• To increase the temperature of steam

• To reduce the pressure of steam

• To convert steam back into water

• To increase the efficiency of turbines

Which component converts mechanical energy into electrical energy in a thermal power plant?

• Boiler

• Turbine

• Condenser

• Generator

Which component is responsible for removing impurities from the steam before it enters the turbine?

• Economizer

• Superheater

• Air Preheater

• Deaerator

Which factor is crucial in selecting a site for a thermal power plant?

• Proximity to residential areas

• Availability of water for cooling

• High elevation above sea level

• Presence of dense forests

Which component is responsible for converting heat energy from fuel into mechanical energy?

• Boiler

• Turbine

• Condenser

• Generator

What is the primary function of an Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) in a thermal power plant?

• To increase the temperature of exhaust gases

• To remove particulate matter from flue gases

• To cool down the steam

• To regulate the pressure in turbines

Why are cooling towers used in thermal power plants?

• To increase the temperature of water

• To remove heat from water used in the plant

• To cool down the steam before it enters the turbine

• To regulate the pressure in turbines

What is the function of an air preheater in a thermal power plant?

• To increase the temperature of combustion air

• To cool down the steam

• To remove impurities from the steam

• To regulate the pressure in turbines