Question

What is in plant coal handling system?

(a) Maintenance of coal during emergencies

(b) Maintenance of coal inside the boiler

(c) Maintenance of coal inside the power production area

(d) Maintenance of coal while transporting/moving it

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I need to ask this question from Fuel Handling System, Storage of Coal in chapter Steam Power Plant of Energy Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Maintenance of coal inside the power production area

To explain: For easy, smooth and rapid operation mechanical handling system is embraced for inplant handling of coal. Inplant handling begins right from the coal delivery point unto the furnace firing system.