Quiz on Plant Utilities and Steam Systems

What is the maximum steam capacity of a fire tube boiler?

• 5,000 kg/h

• 12,200 kg/h

• 20,000 kg/h

• 15,000 kg/h

Which type of fuel can a fire tube boiler operate with?

• Only gas

• Only oil

• Only solid fuels

• Oil, gas, and solid fuels

What is a disadvantage of fire tube boilers?

• High efficiency

• Compact construction

• Long time to raise steam

• High steam dryness

Which of the following is NOT a type of water tube boiler?

• Short Fire Box Boiler

• Bent Tube Boiler

• Cross Drum Water Tube Boiler

• Horizontal Straight Tube Boiler

What is a key advantage of water tube boilers?

• Higher efficiency due to faster water movement

• Lower cost

• Easier transportation

• Compact construction

What is the purpose of a steam distribution system?

• To condense steam back to water

• To store steam

• To generate steam

• To carry pressurized steam to end-use equipment

In which application is steam used for stripping?

• To heat materials

• To separate components in a process fluid

• To drive turbines

• To generate electricity

What is the role of steam in fractionation towers?

• To condense steam

• To generate mechanical energy

• To assist in the separation of chemical products

• To cool down the process

What percentage of total mechanical drive energy comes from steam-powered turbines?

• 20%

• 11%

• 5%

• 30%

What is a benefit of using a condensate recovery system?

• Increases the cost of treating water

• Reduces energy consumption

• Decreases the temperature of water

• Eliminates the need for steam