Q:
Which of the following is a fixed factor on which boiler efficiency depends?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) Properties of the fuel burnt
Explanation: The efficiency of a boiler depends on two types of factors – fixed factors and variable factors. Boiler design, Heat recovery equipment, built in loses, rated rate of firing and properties and characteristics of the fuel burnt are all fixed factors. Actual firing rate, humidity of combustion air, condition of heat absorbing surfaces are variable factors.
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