Furnace Technology
In case of pulverised coal fired steam boiler, the secondary air serves the main purpose of

Drying of coal
Combustion of coal by supplying it around the burner
Preheating the primary air
Transportation of coal

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Furnace Technology
The reason for excessive clinker formation in gas producers is the

All of these
Use of coal/coke containing a high % of fines and ash
Use of fuel having too low an ash fusion temperature
Development of hot spots in the fuel bed and an abnormally high rate of gasification

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Furnace Technology
In a furnace employing forced draught as compared to induced draught,

The fan operates hot and hence blades are liable to corrosion and erosion
Air is sucked in, so air leaks are more and hence the furnace efficiency is reduced
Positive pressure exists in the furnace
None of these

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