Diesel Power Plant MCQs

Diesel power plants are generally used for:

• a) Base load plants

• b) Peak load plants

• c) Continuous power supply

• d) Hydroelectric power

The efficiency of a diesel power plant is typically:

• a) 20-30%

• b) 30-40%

• c) 40-50%

• d) 50-60%

Which of the following is the primary component of a diesel power plant?

• a) Boiler

• b) Turbine

• c) Diesel engine

• d) Condenser

Which fuel is commonly used in diesel power plants?

• a) Coal

• b) Natural gas

• c) Diesel oil

• d) Nuclear fuel

In a 2 stroke engine, the operation cycle are completed in how many strokes and revolution?

• 4 strokes and 2 revolutions.
  

• 2 stroke and 2 revolutions.
  

• 2 strokes and 1 revolution.
  

• 4 stroke and 4 revolutions.

The diesel plants are mainly used ________

• As peak load plants.
  

• As base load plants.
  

• As standby power plants.
  

• Both peak and stand by plants.

Which among the following instruments are provided on the exhaust line to reduce the pressure?

• Ducts.
  

• Muffler
  

• Strainers.
  

• Purifiers.

Gas turbine plants are not used -

• As peak load plants.
  

• As base load plants.
  

• As standby power plants.
  

• In combination with the steam power plants.

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

• Condenser
  

• Compressor.
  

• Boiler
  

• Both (b) & (c).

What part or % of power developed is utilized for driving the compressor?

• 65%

• 70%

• 50%

• 80%