Question

How is the fuel handled generally outside the plant?

(a) Mechanically

(b) Manually

(c) Robotic technology

(d) Physically

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This intriguing question comes from Fuel Handling System, Storage of Coal in section Steam Power Plant of Energy Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Mechanically

For explanation I would say: It is absolutely essential to have an efficient fuel handling system in power plants. Since majority of the plants operate using coal as a fuel, it is necessary to study about coal handling system. Coal can be handled either manually or mechanically. But, citing the capacity of modern power plants it is almost impossible to handle coal manually. That means mechanical handling of coal is inevitable.