TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES VISAYAS

Capt. Sabi St., City of Talisay, Negros Occidental

F-PCO -12
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OFFICE OF THE COLLEGE DEAN 23 Jun 2022

College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Department

PRELIM EXAM

MEE 422 (Energy Conversion)

2nd Term , SY: 2023-2024

Name:_____________________________________ Yr. & Sec. _________Score __________

Last Name First Name M.I.
Instructor: ________________________________________Date:_____________

Instruction:
Shade the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet. (1 point per correct answer)
No erasures/superimpositions allowed on multiple-choice answer sheet. (1 point deduction for every
erasures/superimposition)

1. Which form of potential energy is primarily associated with the energy stored in the bonds of chemical
compounds, such as in fuel or food?
A. Thermal potential energy C. Chemical potential energy
B. Nuclear potential energy D. Calorific potential energy

2. Which form of kinetic energy is associated with the random motion of atoms and molecules, responsible
for the temperature of an object?
A. Radiant Energy C. Mechanical Energy
B. Electrical Energy D. Thermal Energy

3. From smallest to largest, order the following units: Megawatt, Microwatt, Kilowatt, Nanowatt.
A. Megawatt, Microwatt, Nanowatt, Kilowatt C. Microwatt, Kilowatt, Megawatt, Nanowatt
B. Nanowatt, Microwatt, Kilowatt, Megawatt D. Megawatt, Kilowatt, Microwatt, Nanowatt

4. True or False: All energy source from natural resources are renewable energy.
A. True B. False

5. What is the primary purpose of the technologies and processes, such as power plants, generators, and
refining operations, in the context of energy conversion?
A. Transformation of primary energy into secondary energy
B. Distribution of secondary energy
C. Extraction of primary energy
D. Storage of secondary energy

6. Why are coal, petroleum, natural gas, propane, and uranium classified as non-renewable energy
sources?
A. Because they are expensive to extract
B. Due to the continuous need for technological advancements
C. Because they release large amounts of greenhouse gases
D. Due to their limited supply and the extended time required for their formation

7. True or False: Nuclear energy is not considered a renewable energy source.

A. True B. False
8. Which of the following countries was recognized for being the world's largest energy consumer and had
been actively investing in renewable energy, particularly solar and wind power, as part of its efforts to
address environmental concerns?
A. United States B. India C. China D. Germany

9. Which of the following primary energy sources has traditionally been the most consumed globally?
A. Coal B. Petroleum C. Natural Gas D. Nuclear Energy

10. What is the primary mechanism responsible for trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?
A. Depletion of the ozone layer C. Changes in Earth's magnetic field
B. Increased volcanic activity D. Release of greenhouse gases

11. In the pursuit of more environmentally friendly energy solutions, which of the following is emphasized
as a key consideration for utilizing renewable resources effectively?
A. The need to avoid overexploitation or mismanagement
B. Accelerating the utilization of water resources
C. Relying solely on organic waste for power generation
D. Maximizing the negative environmental impacts to promote innovation

12. This scenario prioritizes economic growth, individual energy access, and affordability. It envisions a
future with continued reliance on fossil fuels alongside growing adoption of renewable energies driven by
market forces.
A. Symphony Scenario C. Consumer Scenario
B. Policy Scenario D. Jazz Scenario

13. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Energy Security dimension as defined by
the Trilemma index?
A. It solely focuses on a country's current energy demand and does not consider future energy
requirements.
B. Energy security is achieved by relying solely on domestic energy sources without considering external
factors.
C. An energy secure community can withstand and respond to supply shocks, minimizing disruption to
economic activity and consumers.
D. The Energy Security dimension does not take into account the reliability and resilience of energy
infrastructure in determining the score.

14. Which statement accurately characterizes the Energy Equity dimension as defined by the Trilemma
index?
A. Energy Equity soley assesses a country's performance in providing both reliable access to affordable
energy, recognizing the need to address these two aspects simultaneously for economic development.
B. The dimension only considers reliable energy access without taking into account affordability.
C. Energy Equity focuses solely on the affordability of energy and does not consider the reliability of energy
access.
D. The dimension relies solely on a binary measure aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 7
(SDG7) and does not consider nuanced metrics of quality energy access.

15. What is a defining characteristic of a fire tube boiler?

A. Water is inside the tubes, and the hot gases of combustion surround them.
B. Flue gases are inside the tubes, and water surrounds them.
C. Both water and flue gases flow outside the tubes in separate paths.
D. It is a combination boiler with an external furnace and shell-type design.

16. True or False: The superheater uses the hot gases produced by the combustion of fuel in the boiler
furnace to heat up the steam.
A. True B. False

17. The purpose of this heat exchanger is to improve the efficiency of the power plant by heating the
steam that has already passed through the high-pressure turbine.
A. Superheater B. Economizer C. Reheater D. Steam Attemperator
18. In boilers and combined cycle power plants, the economizer extracts heat from ______________ and
transfers it to a cooler fluid, most often the boiler feedwater or the working fluid in a combined cycle.
A. steam drum B. flue gas C. fire box D. burner

19. The total amount of heat released by the complete combustion of a unit of fuel, including the heat of
condensation of water vapor in the combustion products.
A. Lower Heating Value C. Gross Calorific Value
B. Net Calorific Value D. Heating Value

20. True or False: Lower Heating Value calculation assumes that water vapor remains as vapor in the
exhaust gasses at the final temperature.
A. True B. False

21. True or False: Ultimate Analysis determines the amounts of moisture, volatile matter, fixed carbon,
and ash in a sample.
A. True B. False

22. The ratio of heat received by 1 kg of water under working conditions to that received by 1 kg of water
evaporated from and at 100°C.
A. Boiler Factor B. Boiler Efficiency C. Steam Rate D. Factor of Evaporation

23. Which of the following is not included in the calculation of boiler plant heat loss?
A. Heat lost to flue gases. C. Convection and radiation losses.
B. Heat lost due to incomplete combustion. D. Heat lost to feedwater

24. The heat input experienced by steam turbine blades during operation. This heat comes from the hot
steam flowing through the turbine, and it can have a significant impact on the blade's performance and
lifetime.
A. Steam fracture B. Thermal loading C. Blade erosion D. Blade meltdown

25. Pressure-compounding is a method used in steam turbines to extract energy more efficiently in several
stages rather than in a single nozzle. Which of the following is a pressure-compounding turbine?
A. Rateau turbine B. Curtis turbine C. Francis turbine D. Thompson turbine

26. Work done by the steam during an irreversible adiabatic or polytropic expansion in the turbine:
A. Brake work B. Combined work C. Indicated work D. Isentropic work

27. The ratio work available at the turbine’s shaft to the indicated work:
A. Brake engine efficiency C. Combined engine efficiency
B. Generator efficiency D. Mechanical efficiency

28. True or False: In modern steam turbines, the limiting temperature for the steam entering the turbine
is often in the range of 800 to 950 degrees Celsius.
A. True B. False

29. These vertical pipes connect the upper steam space to the lower mud drum. Cold water from the
economizer or feedwater tank flows down through them, mixing with the hotter water in the drum to
achieve a uniform temperature.
A. Downcomers B. Risers C. Mud Drum D. Header

30. What is the primary function of a water wall in a coal, oil, or gas-fired boiler?
A. To store and circulate water within the boiler.
B. To absorb and contain the intense heat of the flame radiating into the boiler area.
C. To separate impurities from the water circulating through the tubes.
D. To provide structural support for the boiler components.

31. In a hydropower plant, it is a channel that carries the water used by the turbines back to the
river or another body of water.
A. Penstock B. Dam C. Reservoir D. Tailrace
31. The largest hydroelectric power plant in Visayas:
A. Botocan Hydroelectric Plant C. Villasaga Hydroelectric Plant
B. San Roque Hydroelectric Plant D. Pulangi 4 Hydroelectric Plant

32. ______________________ is a type of hydropower technology used for storing and managing
electrical energy on a large scale. It involves two water reservoirs located at different elevations – an
upper reservoir and a lower reservoir.
A. Run-of-river hydropower
B. Reservoir hyropower
C. Pumped storage hydropower

33. What is the value of the Betz limit?

A. ≈53.7% B. ≈56.3% C. ≈57.4% D. ≈59.3%

34. _______________ refers to the change in wind speed and/or direction with altitude. It is a
meteorological phenomenon that occurs when the wind velocity varies significantly over a relatively short
vertical or horizontal distance in the atmosphere.
A. Wind rose B. Wind creep C. Wind shear D. Wind turbulence

35. Which of the following statements accurately compares the advantages and disadvantages of a
vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) with a horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT)?
A. Advantages of VAWT include better performance in turbulent winds, easier maintenance, and
omnidirectional wind capture, while HAWT is characterized by higher efficiency and a more mature
technology.
B. VAWT is known for higher efficiency and a proven track record, while HAWT offers better performance
in turbulent winds and simpler maintenance.
C. VAWT has the advantage of omnidirectional wind capture, lower noise levels, and easier maintenance,
while HAWT is more suitable for areas with consistent wind direction and provides higher efficiency.
D. Both VAWT and HAWT share similar advantages and disadvantages, with no significant differences in
their performance or applicability.

36. The housing or enclosure atop the tower that contains critical components of the wind turbine.
A. nacelle B. wind box C. gearbox D. airfoil

37. Wind turbine blades for Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWTs) are commonly made from
A. fiberglass reinforced composites C. aluminum sheets
B. concrete ceramic materials D. hardiflex fiber cement

38. According to World Energy Council, wind power covers only ___ of global energy demand.
A. 6% B. 16% C. 0.5% D. 10%

39. True or False: Wind energy is generated from solar energy.

A. True B. False

40. Wind power density is expressed in:

𝑊 𝑊 𝑊
A. 3 B. 𝑘𝑊 ∙ ℎ C. D.
𝑚 𝑚 𝑚2