MN Boiler License Questions with
Accurate Answers
what are the conditions necessary for good combustion?
a) low sulfur content
b) Thermal, thermocoupler, tubular
c) turbulence, temperature, time 3T's - ANSWERSc) turbulence, temperature, time 3T's
why is secondary air necessary in hand fired boilers?
a) Necessary to burn the combustible gases
b) if primary air should fail
c) used only if sulfur content is high - ANSWERSa) Necessary to burn the combustible
gases
when pressure increases on steam from a given amount of water what happens to its
volume and latent heat?
a) increases
b) decreases
c) remains the same - ANSWERSb) decreases
when pressure increases on steam from a given amount of water what happens to its
temperature?
a) increases
b) decreases
c) remains the same - ANSWERSa) increases
when carbon monoxide (co) is formed and carbon dioxide (co2) is very high what does it
generally signify?
a) More "under the fire air" is needed
b) less "under the fire air" is required
c) more "over the fire" air is needed
d) less "over the fire" is needed less - ANSWERSc) more "over the fire" air is needed
excess air is an expression that refers to:
a) overabundance of air
b) theoretical amount of air
c) air supplied above that theoretically required - ANSWERSc) air supplied above that
theoretically required
a good percentage of carbon dioxide when burning oil is:
a) 12%
,b) 8 %
c) 10% - ANSWERSa) 12%
what is draft on a boiler in operation?
a) Flow of gases through boiler
b) difference in pressure between atmosphere and furnace or firebox
c) difference between atmospheric pressure and breeching - ANSWERSb) difference in
pressure between atmosphere and furnace or firebox
which has greater heating value per pound?
a) oil
b) coal - ANSWERSa) oil (18000 - 19500 BTU)
(coal has (6900 - 12910 BTU))
heavy oil must be heated before entering the burner to:
a) increase carbon content
b) decreased sulfur content
c) get proper atomization - ANSWERSc) get proper atomization
why should a daily log be kept of flue gas temperature?
a) Valuable information in case of explosion
b) superintendent files them
c) change an operation, causing heat loss, can be detected - ANSWERSc) change an
operation, causing heat loss, can be detected
find SWP of a boiler 72 inches in diameter, thickness of one-half inch, tensile strength of
55,000 pounds, quadruple riveted butt and strap joint (.94) factor of safety 5:
a) 14.3
b) 143.6
c) 1436 - ANSWERSb) 143.6
the total heat of steam is 1,188 BTUs, and feed water temperature is 182 degrees
Fahrenheit. What is the factor of evaporation?
a) 107
b) 10.7
c) 1.07 - ANSWERSc) 1.07
why would viscosity be important in fuel oil?
a) more heat is recovered in water
b) has more volatile hydrocarbons
c) affects ease with which it can be handled - ANSWERSc) effects ease with which it
can be handled
why is too much air objectionable?
a) Cost too high
b) loss of efficiency
,c) corrosive effect - ANSWERSb) loss of efficiency
what is a fyrite used for?
a) flue gas analyzer
b) combustion programmer
c) water analysis - ANSWERSa) flue gas analyzer
absolute pressure is (ABS):
a) atmospheric pressure - gauge pressure
b) gauge pressure minus atmospheric pressure
c) atmospheric pressure + gauge pressure - ANSWERSc) atmospheric pressure +
gauge pressure
when pressure of steam increases, what happens to the temperature?
a) Goes up
b) goes down
c) remains the same - ANSWERSa) Goes up
find the square feet of heating surface of a flu 4" in diameter and 20' in length:
a) 25'sq
b) 251.32'sq
c) 2513'sq
d) 20.93'sq - ANSWERSd) 20.93'sq
what is the minimum size of the pipes connecting the boiler to the water column?
a) 3/4 inch
b) 1 inch
c) 1/2 inch - ANSWERSa) 3/4 inch
why are crosses used instead of ells on water column connections?
a) Cost less
b) has more strength
c) line may be easily cleaned - ANSWERSc) line may be easily cleaned
can you have valves between boiler and water column?
a) Yes, if they are locked or sealed open
b) no, they might be closed accidentally
c) only if the boiler is under 100 horsepower - ANSWERSa) Yes, if they are locked or
sealed open
can you have valves between boiler and water column?
a) Yes, if they are locked or sealed open
b) no, they might be closed accidentally
c) only if the boiler is under 100 horsepower - ANSWERSa) Yes, if they are locked or
sealed open
, in the HRT boiler, the fuse plug is located in the rear head, _____ inches above the top
row of tubes.
a) 2"
b) 1/2"
c) 1" - ANSWERSa) 2"
a siphon coil (pigtail) is employed in steam gauge line protects the :
a) Bourdon tube
b) piping
c) draft gauge - ANSWERSa) Bourdon tube
what type of shut off would be preferable on a pressure gauge valve that is not used
a) non-return
b) needle-type
c) cock with a T or lever-type handle - ANSWERSc) cock with a T or lever-type handle
steam gauges shall have a dial graduation of at least:
a) 1 1/2 times the M.A.W.P.
b) same pressure as the boilers
c) 2.0 times the M.A.W.P. - ANSWERSa) 1 1/2 times the M.A.W.P.
what is the function of a feed water regulator?
a) controls temperature of water
b) control solids in the water of boiler
c) control water level in a boiler - ANSWERSc) control water level in a boiler
when two stop valves are used on a steam outlet line, it is good practice to have one
valve :
a) slow opening
b) automatic non-return
c) quick opening - ANSWERSb) automatic non-return
is the valve stem connected to the disc on an automatic non-return valve?
a) no
b) yes
c) only when open - ANSWERSa) no
what must you have between two stop valves on the steam outlet and between the
header line?
a) thermocoupler
b) dial actuated thermostat
c) drain - ANSWERSc) drain
on a globe valve used on feed piping, the inlet shall be:
a) immaterial
b) above the valve disc
Accurate Answers
what are the conditions necessary for good combustion?
a) low sulfur content
b) Thermal, thermocoupler, tubular
c) turbulence, temperature, time 3T's - ANSWERSc) turbulence, temperature, time 3T's
why is secondary air necessary in hand fired boilers?
a) Necessary to burn the combustible gases
b) if primary air should fail
c) used only if sulfur content is high - ANSWERSa) Necessary to burn the combustible
gases
when pressure increases on steam from a given amount of water what happens to its
volume and latent heat?
a) increases
b) decreases
c) remains the same - ANSWERSb) decreases
when pressure increases on steam from a given amount of water what happens to its
temperature?
a) increases
b) decreases
c) remains the same - ANSWERSa) increases
when carbon monoxide (co) is formed and carbon dioxide (co2) is very high what does it
generally signify?
a) More "under the fire air" is needed
b) less "under the fire air" is required
c) more "over the fire" air is needed
d) less "over the fire" is needed less - ANSWERSc) more "over the fire" air is needed
excess air is an expression that refers to:
a) overabundance of air
b) theoretical amount of air
c) air supplied above that theoretically required - ANSWERSc) air supplied above that
theoretically required
a good percentage of carbon dioxide when burning oil is:
a) 12%
,b) 8 %
c) 10% - ANSWERSa) 12%
what is draft on a boiler in operation?
a) Flow of gases through boiler
b) difference in pressure between atmosphere and furnace or firebox
c) difference between atmospheric pressure and breeching - ANSWERSb) difference in
pressure between atmosphere and furnace or firebox
which has greater heating value per pound?
a) oil
b) coal - ANSWERSa) oil (18000 - 19500 BTU)
(coal has (6900 - 12910 BTU))
heavy oil must be heated before entering the burner to:
a) increase carbon content
b) decreased sulfur content
c) get proper atomization - ANSWERSc) get proper atomization
why should a daily log be kept of flue gas temperature?
a) Valuable information in case of explosion
b) superintendent files them
c) change an operation, causing heat loss, can be detected - ANSWERSc) change an
operation, causing heat loss, can be detected
find SWP of a boiler 72 inches in diameter, thickness of one-half inch, tensile strength of
55,000 pounds, quadruple riveted butt and strap joint (.94) factor of safety 5:
a) 14.3
b) 143.6
c) 1436 - ANSWERSb) 143.6
the total heat of steam is 1,188 BTUs, and feed water temperature is 182 degrees
Fahrenheit. What is the factor of evaporation?
a) 107
b) 10.7
c) 1.07 - ANSWERSc) 1.07
why would viscosity be important in fuel oil?
a) more heat is recovered in water
b) has more volatile hydrocarbons
c) affects ease with which it can be handled - ANSWERSc) effects ease with which it
can be handled
why is too much air objectionable?
a) Cost too high
b) loss of efficiency
,c) corrosive effect - ANSWERSb) loss of efficiency
what is a fyrite used for?
a) flue gas analyzer
b) combustion programmer
c) water analysis - ANSWERSa) flue gas analyzer
absolute pressure is (ABS):
a) atmospheric pressure - gauge pressure
b) gauge pressure minus atmospheric pressure
c) atmospheric pressure + gauge pressure - ANSWERSc) atmospheric pressure +
gauge pressure
when pressure of steam increases, what happens to the temperature?
a) Goes up
b) goes down
c) remains the same - ANSWERSa) Goes up
find the square feet of heating surface of a flu 4" in diameter and 20' in length:
a) 25'sq
b) 251.32'sq
c) 2513'sq
d) 20.93'sq - ANSWERSd) 20.93'sq
what is the minimum size of the pipes connecting the boiler to the water column?
a) 3/4 inch
b) 1 inch
c) 1/2 inch - ANSWERSa) 3/4 inch
why are crosses used instead of ells on water column connections?
a) Cost less
b) has more strength
c) line may be easily cleaned - ANSWERSc) line may be easily cleaned
can you have valves between boiler and water column?
a) Yes, if they are locked or sealed open
b) no, they might be closed accidentally
c) only if the boiler is under 100 horsepower - ANSWERSa) Yes, if they are locked or
sealed open
can you have valves between boiler and water column?
a) Yes, if they are locked or sealed open
b) no, they might be closed accidentally
c) only if the boiler is under 100 horsepower - ANSWERSa) Yes, if they are locked or
sealed open
, in the HRT boiler, the fuse plug is located in the rear head, _____ inches above the top
row of tubes.
a) 2"
b) 1/2"
c) 1" - ANSWERSa) 2"
a siphon coil (pigtail) is employed in steam gauge line protects the :
a) Bourdon tube
b) piping
c) draft gauge - ANSWERSa) Bourdon tube
what type of shut off would be preferable on a pressure gauge valve that is not used
a) non-return
b) needle-type
c) cock with a T or lever-type handle - ANSWERSc) cock with a T or lever-type handle
steam gauges shall have a dial graduation of at least:
a) 1 1/2 times the M.A.W.P.
b) same pressure as the boilers
c) 2.0 times the M.A.W.P. - ANSWERSa) 1 1/2 times the M.A.W.P.
what is the function of a feed water regulator?
a) controls temperature of water
b) control solids in the water of boiler
c) control water level in a boiler - ANSWERSc) control water level in a boiler
when two stop valves are used on a steam outlet line, it is good practice to have one
valve :
a) slow opening
b) automatic non-return
c) quick opening - ANSWERSb) automatic non-return
is the valve stem connected to the disc on an automatic non-return valve?
a) no
b) yes
c) only when open - ANSWERSa) no
what must you have between two stop valves on the steam outlet and between the
header line?
a) thermocoupler
b) dial actuated thermostat
c) drain - ANSWERSc) drain
on a globe valve used on feed piping, the inlet shall be:
a) immaterial
b) above the valve disc
