Natural Gas Reserves in India

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What is the primary purpose of the control rods in a nuclear reactor?

To protect the reactor wall from getting heated

To absorb fission neutrons and reduce the reactor power (correct)

To generate heat energy and radiation

To maintain the chain reaction by releasing neutrons

Which of the following is NOT a major component of a nuclear reactor?

Fuel rods

Thermal shielding (correct)

Moderator

Control rods

What is the primary function of the moderator in a nuclear reactor?

To protect the reactor wall from getting heated

To absorb fission neutrons and reduce the reactor power

To maintain the chain reaction by releasing neutrons in a suitable manner (correct)

To generate heat energy and radiation

What is the primary purpose of the thermal shielding in a nuclear reactor?

To protect the reactor wall from getting heated Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a typical nuclear reactor?

Cylindrical Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the reflector in a nuclear reactor?

To bounce back alpha (α), beta (β), gamma (γ) rays and neutrons within the reactor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor to consider when selecting land for a thermal power station installation?

Availability of water for condensers Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant advantage of thermal power plants compared to diesel power stations?

Less initial cost Signup and view all the answers

How much water is required for every 1 tonne of coal burnt in thermal power stations?

560 x 103 kg Signup and view all the answers

Why should a thermal power plant be located near the load center?

To reduce transmission costs Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of a thermal power plant in terms of load management?

Flexibility to change load frequently Signup and view all the answers

What type of space requirement does a thermal power plant have compared to a hydro-electric power station?

Less space requirement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a hydroelectric power plant?

To convert potential energy of water into electrical energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of conventional hydroelectric facility?

Run-of-the-river systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a penstock in a hydroelectric power plant?

To transport water from the reservoir to the turbines Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sluice valve in a hydroelectric power plant?

To control the flow of water to the turbines and cut off supply in case of emergencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between conventional and unconventional hydroelectric facilities?

Conventional facilities rely on man-made dams, while unconventional facilities do not Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the reservoir in a hydroelectric power plant?

To store water and create a sufficient water head Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about natural gas is correct?

All of the above are correct. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of natural gas?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to natural gas that lacks hydrogen sulfide?

Sweet gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the common unit used for buying and selling natural gas in the market?

British thermal units (BTUs) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a use of natural gas mentioned in the text?

For making plastics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is correct?

All of the above are correct. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thermodynamic process involves the pressure of the system remaining constant?

Isobaric process Signup and view all the answers

According to the zeroth law of thermodynamics, if two systems are each in thermal equilibrium with a third system, then they are in thermal equilibrium with each other.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only change forms?

First law of thermodynamics Signup and view all the answers

In which type of process does the volume of the closed system remain constant?

Isochoric process Signup and view all the answers

According to the Kelvin–Planck Statement of the second law of thermodynamics, is it possible for a device operating on a cycle to receive heat from a single reservoir and produce a net amount of work?

No, it is impossible Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes an adiabatic process?

Energy is transferred only as work. Signup and view all the answers