boiler exam study guide 2

Richard Molina
14 December 2020
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removes sludge and sediment from the mud drum
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The bottom blowdown on a boiler ___.
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outside diameter
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Boiler tubes are sized using the ___.
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tin
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A boiler fusible plug is brass or bronze with a core of ___.
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hairline cracks in the refractory
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Spalling in a boiler refers to ___.
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34.5
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Boiler horsepower is the evaporation of ___ lb of water/hr from and at a feedwater temperature of 212°F.
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steam temperature
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A siphon installed between the boiler and the pressure gauge protects the Bourdon tube from___.
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10 to 11.5
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The pH of the boiler water should be ___.
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steam leaving the boiler
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The boiler superheater raises the temperature of the ___.
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feedwater
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An economizer is used to preheat ___.
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oily waste rags
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Fires caused by spontaneous combustion would probably start in the ___.
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dirty strainers
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A high suction reading on the fuel oil pressure gauge indicates ___.
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try cock
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The ___ is a secondary means of determining boiler water level.
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pyrometer
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A(n) ___ is used to measure furnace temperature.
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1 ½
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The range of a boiler pressure gauge must not be less than ___ times the safety valve setting.
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prevent formation of scale
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Boiler feedwater is chemically treated to ___.
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deadweight tester
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Pressure gauges are calibrated with a(n) ___.
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inside tube surface
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In a firetube boiler, soot settles on the ___.
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complete
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Carbon dioxide in the flue gas is a sign of ___ combustion.
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incomplete
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Carbon monoxide in the flue gas is a sign of ___ combustion.
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Globe
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___ valves should be used for throttling service.
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a dirty heating surface
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A gradual increase in chimney temperature indicates ___.
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1 ½
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The pressure applied on the boiler during a hydrostatic test is ___ times the MAWP.
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6
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Boiler safety valve capacity must be such that the steam pressure can never go higher than ___% above the MAWP.
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decreased
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As fuel oil is heated, its viscosity is ___.
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6
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No. ___ fuel oil has the highest Btu content per gallon.
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T
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T/F All steam boilers must have one or more safety valves.
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T
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T/F An open feedwater heater vents gases to the atmosphere.
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F
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T/F A hydrostatic test will determine whether a steam boiler has sufficient relieving capacity.
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T
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T/F When boilers are set in battery, the main steam stop valves, bottom blowdown valves, and feedwater valves should be locked closed before anyone enters the boiler drums.
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F
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T/F Open and closed feedwater heaters are never used at the same time.
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T
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T/F In an open feedwater heater, the water and steam come into direct contact; in a closed feedwater heater, the water and steam are separated.
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T
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T/F An economizer is a fuel-saving device that reclaims heat from the gases of combustion.
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F
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T/F Soot accumulation on the tubes of a watertube boiler does not affect the efficiency of the boiler.
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F
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T/F Scale protects the boiler heating surfaces.
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F
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T/F Boiler corrosion cannot be prevented as long as water is in contact with metal.
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T
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T/F To prevent water hammer, water should be drained out of all high pressure steam lines
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T
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T/F Dry saturated steam is in a gaseous state.
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F
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T/F Pressure on water does not change the boiling point of the water.
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F
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T/F The stop valve in a boiler feedwater line should have the pump discharge pressure on the top of the valve disc when the valve is closed.
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T
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T/F According to the ASME Code, weighted lever safety valves cannot be used on boilers.
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F
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T/F The interior of the Bourdon tube in a steam pressure gauge is always filled with live steam when it is operating.
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T
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T/F Safety valves on superheaters should be set to open before main safety valves on boilers.
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T
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T/F When air preheaters or economizers are used in a boiler, induced draft is usually employed.
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T
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T/F Waterwalls permit greater heat absorption per cubic foot of furnace volume than refractory walls.
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T
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T/F A steam trap is a device that removes air and condensate without loss of steam.
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F
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T/F Steam traps are only used on high-temperature hot water systems.
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T
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T/F Steam traps are used wherever condensate collects.
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F
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T/F A boiler feedwater pump cannot become steambound.
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F
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T/F In both firetube and watertube boilers, the fire is inside the tubes.
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T
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T/F Foaming can lead to carryover.
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Steam entering the huddling chamber exposing a larger area for the steam pressure to act on
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___ makes a pop-type safety valve pop open.
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pulling the test lever by hand and then releasing it to allow it to \”snap\” closed
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Manual testing of the safety valve is accomplished by ___.
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a mixture of water and steam
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The middle try cock should be mounted at the NOWL and, when operated, should blow ___.
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soot blowers
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To ensure good heat transfer in a watertube boiler, the outside of the tubes are kept clean by ___.
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recommended feedwater treatment
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To ensure good heat transfer in a firetube boiler, the outside of the tubes are kept clean by ___.
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1
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When economizers are used to heat boiler feedwater, every 10°F rise in feedwater temperature is accompanied by a ___% savings in fuel.
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the boiler’s main steam stop valves, feedwater lines, and bottom blowdown lines be closed, locked, and tagged out
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Proper safety procedure requires that ___ before anyone is allowed to enter the steam and water drum.
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boiler setting is cool enough to enter the firebox
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Boilers taken off-line for cleaning and inspection may be dumped (emptied) when the ___.
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Overfire air
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___ is necessary to burn the volatile matter in coal more efficiently.
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boiler; chimney
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The induced draft fan is located between the ___ and ___.
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flash when exposed to an open flame
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The flash point of fuel oil is the minimum temperature at which the fuel oil will ___.
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burn continually
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The fire point of fuel oil is the minimum temperature at which the fuel oil will ___.
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lowest; flow
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The pour point of fuel oil is the ___ temperature at which fuel oil will ___.
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dangerous to handle
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Fuel oil with a low flash point is ___.
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Sulfur
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___ dioxide is a major cause of air pollution and is caused by burning fuel oil.
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do not mix
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In a closed feedwater heater, the steam and water ___.
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operating pressure control
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The operating range of a steam boiler is controlled by a(n) ___.
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condensation in the line
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Water hammer in steam lines is caused by ___.
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difference in pressure between two points
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A manometer measures ___.
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atmospheric pressure
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A barometer measures ___.
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horizontal return tubular
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In boiler room work, HRT means ___.
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the superheater safety valve opens first
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The safety valves on the boiler drum and superheater safety valves of a steam boiler are set so that ___.
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at its lowest load
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The best time to blow down a boiler is when it is ___.
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testing the boiler water
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The frequency of blowing down the boiler can best be determined by ___.
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at least once a shift
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In most plants, the suggested operating procedure is to blow down the water column and gauge glass ___.
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F
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T/F Softened water is used in a boiler to prevent pitting of the boiler metal.
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F
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T/F All firetube boilers are horizontal boilers.
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T
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T/F If the top line to a boiler gauge glass were closed, the water in the glass would rise to the top.
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F
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T/F The boiling point of water is not affected by boiler pressure.
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T
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T/F Priming can be a direct result of maintaining too high a water level in the boiler.
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F
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T/F In the closed feedwater heater, steam and water come into direct contact with each other.
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T
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T/F The automatic nonreturn valve is on the main steam line.
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T
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T/F If a plant has only one boiler, an automatic nonreturn valve is not necessary.
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F
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T/F It is unnecessary to blow down a boiler if proper feedwater treatment is used.
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F
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T/F A high pressure cutoff control can take the place of a safety valve.
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T
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T/F Both stop and check valves must be installed on the boiler feedwater line.
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T
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T/F Try cocks on a water column can be used to determine the water level if the gauge glass is broken.
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F
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T/F Boiler explosions would not occur if all boilers had an MAWP of 15 psi.
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T
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T/F The purpose of safety valves is to protect the boiler from exceeding its MAWP.
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T
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T/F The discharge outlet size of a safety valve must not be restricted or reduced.
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F
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T/F A safety valve discharge line cannot be discharged outside of the boiler room.
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T
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T/F Corrosion of the seat and disc of a safety valve can cause the valve to stick in a closed position.
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T
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T/F In a pop-type safety valve, the huddling chamber is constructed to assist in opening the valve.
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T
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T/F If a safety valve leaks after testing, the valve should be fully opened using the test lever. If the valve continues to leak, the boiler should be removed from the line as soon as possible and the safety valve should be repaired or replaced.
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T
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T/F The low water fuel cutoff control shuts off the fuel to a burner when a low water condition occurs.
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T
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T/F A low water fuel cutoff control should be tested by blowing down the float chamber at least once a shift.
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T
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T/F The water column reduces the turbulence of the water to give a more accurate reading in the gauge glass.
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F
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T/F Boiler blowdown tanks do not require vents because the water is discharged to the sewer.
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F
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T/F Blowing down the water column and gauge glass too frequently can cause a false water level.
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T
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T/F A false water level reading can occur if the water column or gauge glass blowdown valves are not fully closed.
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silica gel
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Boilers that are laid up dry have trays of ___ put in the steam and water drums to absorb moisture.
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mixture; atomization; temperature; time
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To obtain complete combustion of a fuel, ___, ___, ___, and ___ are required.
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pitting
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Oxygen in the boiler causes ___.
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determine smoke density
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A Ringelmann test is used to ___.
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an air- or water-driven turbine
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Scale buildup in the tubes of watertube boiler can be removed by ___.
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every 24 hours
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According to the ASME Code, when no boiler water analysis is made the boiler should be blown down at least once ___.
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secure the fires
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When the boiler low water alarm is ringing, the operator should ___.
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none of the above
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A ¾\” blowdown line may be used if the boiler has ___ sq ft of heating surface. (a) more than 100, (b) less than 199, (c) more than 500, or (d) none of the above
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establishes a steam flow through
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The superheater drain ___ the superheater during startup and shutdown.
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acts as a flame failure control
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An infrared scanner ___.
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purging after ignition failure
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A furnace explosion can be prevented by ___.
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a broken baffle
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A sudden increase in chimney temperature without a corresponding increase in steam demand indicates ___.
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infrared light
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A lead sulfide cell, which is used for flame detection, is sensitive to ___.
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feedwater
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An economizer heats ___.
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positive draft pressure
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The air switch, which is located on the forced draft fan housing of a rotary cup burner, ensures ___.
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100,000; therm
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The Btu content of natural gas is ___ Btu per ___.
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the proportional chemical pump
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Chemicals are added to the boiler water by ___.
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boiler; check valve
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The boiler feedwater stop valve is between the ___ and ___.
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spring-loaded
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A pop-type safety valve is a ___ type.
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gases of combustion as they leave the boiler
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An economizer is used to heat the feedwater before it enters the boiler by using ___.
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rolled and beaded
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Tubes in a firetube boiler are ___.
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prevents corrosion at low rating
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The bypass damper on an air heater ___.
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the same
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The purge cycle of a combination gas/fuel oil boiler is ___ when burning fuel oil as when burning gas.
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secure all of the feedwater going to the boiler
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To test a low water fuel cutoff using an evaporation test, the boiler operator must ___.
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recovers low pressure steam
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A flash tank ___.
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T
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T/F A closed boiler room that does not permit the proper flow of outside air to the furnace will have combustion problems.
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T
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T/F An airtight boiler room will prohibit complete combustion.
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F
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T/F Weighted lever-type safety valves can be used on steam boilers that operate at pressures not exceeding 50 psi.
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T
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T/F Steam boilers that are out of service can be laid up wet or dry.
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F
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T/F The dry method of boiler lay-up requires the boiler to be opened and air to be circulated to keep the boiler drums and tubes dry.
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F
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T/F Chemical treatment of the boiler water is not necessary when laying a boiler up wet if the water has been deaerated.
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T
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T/F The flash point of fuel oil is lower than the fire point.
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T
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T/F The fire point of fuel oil is the minimum temperature at which fuel oil burns continuously.
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F
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T/F No. 6 fuel oil burns with a clean flame when it is not heated.
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T
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T/F Poor grades of No. 6 fuel oil can be used quite well with a steam atomizing burner.
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T
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T/F The most common causes of boiler accidents or explosions are low water and insufficient purging of the combustion space.
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F
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T/F A steam pressure gauge is calibrated in pounds per square foot.
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F
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T/F The Bourdon tube of a steam pressure gauge does not have to be protected.
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T
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T/F An increase in chimney temperature indicates soot on the heating surfaces of a boiler.
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F
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T/F Absolute pressure is pressure below the atmospheric pressure.
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T
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T/F The dry pipe separator is in the steam and water drum.
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T
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T/F A dry pipe separator increases the quality of steam leaving a steam boiler.
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F
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T/F Excess air for combustion is indicated by testing for CO2 in the gases of combustion.
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T
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T/F A change in water pressure will change the boiling point of water.
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F
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T/F Boiler tube dimensions are based on the inside diameter of the tube.
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T
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T/F The safety valve on the superheater header should be set to blow before the safety valves on the steam and water drum.
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F
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T/F A globe valve offers less resistance to flow than a gate valve does.
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F
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T/F To control the flow of steam, the gate valve is opened halfway.
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T
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T/F The largest heat loss in a boiler is caused by heat being carried with the gases of combustion to the atmosphere.
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F
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T/F The bottom blowdown valves can be used to lower the boiler steam pressure.
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the rotary cup and primary air
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In a rotary cup burner, atomization is achieved by ___.
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open the air cock
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To prevent a vacuum from forming on a boiler that is coming off-line, ___.
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firetube boilers
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Staybolts are most commonly found on ___.
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15 psi to 25 psi
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When warming up a boiler during cold plant startup, the boiler vent should remain open until the steam pressure reaches approximately ___.
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quick-opening; last
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High pressure boilers equipped with quick-opening and screw-type valves are blown down by opening the ___ valve first and closing it ___.
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five
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A slow-opening valve requires ___ complete turns to be fully opened or closed.
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scale; inside
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Overheating of tubes in a watertube boiler is caused by ___ on the ___ of the tubes.
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internal resistance to flow
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The viscosity of fuel oil is the measurement of the ___ in the fuel oil.
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2 ½
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According to the ASME Code, the maximum size of the boiler bottom blowdown line is ___\”.
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person familiar with the construction, operation, and maintenance of a safety valve
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According to the ASME Code, the setting or adjusting of a boiler safety valve must be done by the ___.
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manufacturer or an authorized representative of the manufacturer
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According to the ASME Code, any repairs done on a boiler safety valve must be done by the ___.
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change scale-forming salts to a nonadhering sludge
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Feedwater is treated chemically before it enters the boiler to ___.
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on a watertube boiler
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Soot blowers are most commonly found ___.
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the steam piston must be 2 to 2 ½ times larger in area that the water piston
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A duplex reciprocating feedwater pump operates on the principle that ___.
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a minimal amount of excess air
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Complete combustion is defined as burning all fuel using ___.
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the boiler should be at least 75% of popping pressure before testing
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When testing the safety valve by hand, ___.
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174.7
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The absolute pressure of a steam boiler carrying 160 psig would be ___ psia.
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Ringelmann
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The ___ test is used to test the density of smoke leaving a boiler.
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boiler main steam line between the boiler and the main stop valve
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An automatic nonreturn valve is found on the ___.
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superheated steam
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A boiler steam pressure of 100 psi with a temperature of 500°F indicates ___.
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100
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If three boilers are connected to a common header and each boiler is at 100 psi, the master gauge on the header would read ___ psi.
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dry pipe
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To aid in the delivery of moisture-free steam, the steam leaves the steam and water drum through the ___.
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a rise in chimney temperature
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A broken baffle in a watertube boiler causes ___.
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reduces the turbulence of water in the gauge glass
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The water column on a high pressure steam boiler ___.
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by hand or pressure
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Safety valves on high pressure boilers can be tested ___.
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T
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T/F One of the purposes of a bottom blowdown line is to remove impurities from the boiler.
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T
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T/F The main function of a steam trap is to remove air and condensate without the loss of steam.
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F
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T/F A therm of natural gas has 10,000 Btu.
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F
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T/F In a natural draft system, the lower draft reading is obtained at the furnace.
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T
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T/F Burning fuel is a chemical reaction that releases heat.
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T
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T/F The main function of a continuous blowdown system is to lower the total concentration of solids in the boiler.
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F
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T/F The high and low water level alarm floats are components of the boiler feedwater system.
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F
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T/F A calorimeter measures excess air being used for combustion.
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T
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T/F When conducting a hydrostatic test, all safety valves are either gagged or removed and blank flanged, and the pressure is increased to 1 ½ times the MAWP.
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F
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T/F Boiler drum safety valves must open before the superheater safety valve to ensure a backflow.
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T
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T/F The atmospheric pressure at sea level will support a column of mercury approximately 30\” high.
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F
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T/F A flow meter integrator totalizes the temperature and pressure of steam.
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T
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T/F Purging a furnace before firing can prevent a furnace explosion.
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T
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T/F Try cocks are not effective above a steam pressure of 250 psi.
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F
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T/F A pyrometer measures the amount of moisture in steam leaving a boiler.
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F
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T/F The forced and induced draft fans on a boiler are the same size and operate at the same speed.
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T
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T/F Three methods of heat transfer are radiation, convection, and conduction.
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F
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T/F The size of a boiler tube is determined by the inside diameter of the tube.
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F
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T/F Superheating steam is impossible at low steam pressures.
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T
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T/F Preheaters heat air for combustion.
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T
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T/F An economizer is a heat exchanger that absorbs heat from the gases of combustion leaving the boiler.
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F
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T/F A desuperheater is only used in low pressure steam plants.
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T
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T/F Safety valves are located on the uppermost part of the steam and water drum and the outlet of the superheater header.
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F
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T/F All boilers are equipped with a water column.
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F
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T/F An adequate supply of air is the only thing needed for good combustion.
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thoroughly clean the fire and water sides
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Before laying up a boiler, the boiler operator must ___.
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blow down the boiler
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If water comes out of the top try cock, the boiler operator must ___.
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secure the feedwater and fires to the boiler, allow the boiler to cool slowly, and notify the chief engineer
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If steam comes out of the bottom try cock, the boiler operator must ___.
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the top line is closed or clogged
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A slowly rising water level in the gauge glass indicates that ___.
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using try cocks
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While replacing a broken gauge glass with the boiler under pressure, the water level is checked by ___.
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full
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If the steam valve to the gauge glass is closed or the top line is clogged, the gauge glass will be ___.
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firetube
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A scotch marine boiler is a ___ boiler.
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500
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According to the ASME Code, a boiler that has more than ___ sq ft of heating surface must have two or more safety valves.
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accumulation
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A(n) ___ test is used to test the relieving capacity of a safety valve.
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above the feedwater pump on the suction side
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An open feedwater heater is located ___.
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between the feedwater pump and the boiler
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A closed feedwater heater is located ___.
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closed
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To start a turbine pump, the discharge valve should be ___.
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1 ½ times the MAWP
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When making a hydrostatic test on a boiler, the pressure is ___.
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at the NOWL
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The feedwater regulator element is located ___.
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34.5
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At a water temperature of 212°F, 1 BHP is equivalent to the evaporation of ___ lb of water/hour.
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os&y or lever
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The valves located between the boiler and the water column are ___ valves and must be locked and sealed open.
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slightly lower than line pressure
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To cut a boiler in on a line equipped with hand-operated main steam stop valves, the steam pressure on the incoming boiler should be ___.
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1 ½ to 2 times the safety valve setting
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According to the ASME code, the suggested range of a boiler pressure gauge is ___.
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mud drum
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The bottom blowdown line of a high pressure watertube boiler is connected to the ___.
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6% above the MAWP
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With all of the safety valves popping, the boiler pressure should not go higher than ___.
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surface tension
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Water polluted with foreign matter causes an increase in ___.
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when the firebox is cool but the boiler still has pressure
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Boiler waterwalls should be blown down ___.
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allow the setting to cool
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Before draining a boiler, the operator should ___.
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continuous blowdown
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A safe maximum water concentration of contaminates in steam generators serving low makeup plants is maintained by ___.
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temperature
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Pyrometers measure ___.
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boiler
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An automatic nonreturn valve is used with a(n) ___.
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pressure
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A pressure control is sensitive to ___.
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pressure
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A vaporstat control is sensitive to ___.
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Draft
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___ is the difference in pressure between two points of measurement that causes air or gases of combustion to flow.
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two
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According to the ASME Code, if a boiler has a MAWP that exceeds 100 psi, the boiler must have ___ blowdown valve(s).
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1
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According to the ASME Code, the minimum size pipe connecting the water column to the boiler is ___\”.
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a high
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Viscosity is the internal resistance of a fluid to flow. No. 6 fuel oil has ___ viscosity.
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fan failure
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The air-proving switch attached to the housing of a fully automatic rotary cup burner opens when there is ___.
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monthly
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An evaporation test should be performed ___ to check the low water fuel cutoff control.
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the boiler has under 100 sq ft of heating surface
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The size of bottom blowdown lines can be reduced when ___.
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superheated
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Saturated steam at 200 psi that passes through a reducing valve and is reduced to 20 psi becomes low pressure steam that is ___.
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infrared rays
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A lead sulfide cell is sensitive to ___.
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high fixed carbon
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Anthracite coal has a ___ content.
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high volatile
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Bituminous coal has a ___ content.
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a high furnace temperature
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For the efficient combustion of pulverized coal, it is necessary to maintain ___.
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at the NOWL
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The surface blowdown on a steam boiler is located ___.
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heat the fuel oil as it comes from the fuel oil tank
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When using No. 6 fuel oil, the boiler operator must ___.
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atomize the fuel oil completely
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The function of the fuel oil burner is to ___.
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set at 1 ½ times the MAWP
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When making a hydrostatic test on a boiler, the safety valves must be ___.
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steam flow, feedwater flow, and water level
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In a three-element feedwater regulating system, ___ are measured.
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prevents backflow from the boiler into the feedwater line
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The check valve on the boiler feedwater line ___.
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closest to the boiler and followed by the screw-type valve
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On boilers that have both quick-closing and screw-type blowdown valves, the quick-closing valve must be located ___.
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maintains a constant water level
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An automatic feedwater regulator ___.
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leaks through the boiler side wall
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Boiler CO2 readings of 12.5% over the fire, 11.5% in the second pass, and 8% at the damper indicate ___.
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photocell
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A ___ sensor in a flame scanner senses visible light from the burner.
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alkaline
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Boiler water with a pH of 11 is ___.
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7
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Neutral on the pH scale is ___.
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impurities on the boiler water surface
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Foaming may be caused by ___.
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excessive heat, corrosion, or freezing
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The blowdown line must be protected from ___.
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siphon
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The Bourdon tube in a steam pressure gauge is protected by a ___.
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removes moisture from steam
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A dry pipe on a boiler ___.
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manometer
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Draft is measured with a ___.
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radiation
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Most of the heat is transferred from the fire to the boiler heating surface surrounding the fire by ___.
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overheating of the boiler metal
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Scale deposit in an HRT boiler can cause ___.
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corrosion
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A deaerating feedwater heater removes noncondensable gases such as air, free oxygen, and CO2 from the feedwater that can cause ___.
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remove sludge and sediment
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A steam boiler is blown down to ___.
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steam and water flow out of the middle try cock
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When checking the water level in a steam boiler with try cocks at the NOWL, ___.
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outside of the boiler shell
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The furnace of an HRT boiler is ___.
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steam piston is larger than the water piston
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In a reciprocating feedwater pump, the ___.
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an internal furnace
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A scotch marine boiler has ___.
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expanded and flared
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The tubes in a straight-tube watertube boiler are ___ into drums, headers, or sheets to remain stationary.
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pressure or vacuum
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A compound pressure gauge indicates ___.
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hydraulic turbine cutters
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Scale on a watertube boiler can be removed by ___.
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Anthracite
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___ coal has the highest amount of fixed carbon.
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pea; buckwheat; rice; barley
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Beginning with the largest size, ___, ___, ___¸and ___ are the grades of anthracite coal.
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wire brush and vacuum cleaner
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Soot on the inside of boiler tubes is removed by a ___.
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soot blower
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Soot on the outside of boiler tubes is removed by a ___.
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scale buildup inside the tubes
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Overheating of tubes on a watertube boiler can be caused by ___.
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run of mine; lump; nut; slack
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Beginning with the largest size, ___, ___, ___, and ___ are the grades of bituminous coal.
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No. 6
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Steam atomizing burners can be used to burn ___ fuel oil at lower temperatures.
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density of the smoke leaving the boiler
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A Ringelmann chart in a steam generating plant is helpful in determining the ___.
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Four
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___ percent of the steam generated in a boiler is used for the steam atomizing burner.
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a blowdown tank
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Sludge and sediment from the mud drum of a boiler are discharged into ___.
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rotating cup and primary air
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The atomization of fuel oil in a rotary cup burner is caused by the ___.
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positive-displacement
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A steam-driven reciprocating pump is a ___ pump.
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forced draft
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The underfeed stoker in steam plants uses ___.
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weight of moisture, fixed carbon, volatile matter, and ash
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A proximate analysis of coal is used to determine the ___.
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feedwater pressure is higher than the boiler pressure
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In a closed feedwater heater, the ___.
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open feedwater heater
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Condensate is returned to the boiler with the makeup water in the ___.
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heat from the gases of combustion can be reclaimed
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Economizers are used in large plants so that ___.
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atmospheric
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In a balanced draft system, the pressure in the furnace is approximately ___.
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temperature
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A pyrometer measures ___.
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pounds, square inch
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A steam pressure gauge is calibrated in ___ per ___.
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combustion efficiency
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The Orsat analyzer is used to determine the ___.
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firetube
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Staybolts are most commonly used in ___ boilers.
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feedwater line
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A stop-and-check valve is installed in the ___.
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removes moisture form the steam
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A dry pipe ___.
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incomplete combustion
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Smoke is the result of ___.
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below atmospheric
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In a plant that uses forced draft, the pressure at the base of the chimney is ___ pressure.
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the amount of moisture in the steam
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The throttling calorimeter determines ___.
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as a secondary means of determining the water level
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The try cocks on a water column are used ___.
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Lime; soda ash
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___ and ___ are used to soften feedwater.
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chain grate
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An ignition arch is used with a(n) ___ stoker
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the formation of slag
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A difficulty found when burning pulverized coal is ___.
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a lower pressure than
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The superheater header safety valve is set to pop at ___ the steam and water drum safety valves.

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