ABSA 5th Class Questions and Answers

Where are the return openings located regarding air distribution systems? - Answer-Return air openings are located on inner walls. The minimum temperature of the water used in a hydrostatic test of a boiler cannot be less than what temperature? - Answer-20 degrees Celsius Which of the following are causes of pressure explosions? 1. effects of corrosion 2. weak pilot flame 3. stressed material due to heating too quickly 4. insufficient purge 5. scale and sludge build-up - Answer-1, 3, 5 Carbon, which is not combined with hydrogen, is referred to as: - Answer-Fixed Carbon Maximum static pressure in a fuel oil line is approximately: - Answer-35 kPa Combustion of a fuel in a boiler furnace: - Answer-should be performed with a minimum of excess air What is a hydrostatic test? - Answer-A way in which pressure vessels can be tested for strength and leaks.How often do burner and fan motors which uses standard bearing normally require lubrication? - Answer-Yearly On a hot water boiler, the pressure differential between the operating pressure and the safety relief valve set pressure must be (at a minimum): 1. 25% of operating pressure 2. 125% of operating pressure 3. 69 kPa 4. 25% of the safety relief valve set pressure - Answer-3, 4 In hot water boiler operation the maximum operating temperature should never exceed: - Answer-121 degrees celsius A substance, which will absorb humidity inside a boiler during dry lay up is: - Answer-Activated alumina When draft is produced by natural means: - Answer-cooler air surrounding the boiler increases draft Coal is composed of the following combustible components: - Answer-Carbon, hydrogen, Sulphur Which of the following are causes of furnace explosions? 1. main fuel valve closed when the burner flame is lost 2. insufficient purge3. burners lit from hot refractory 4. effects of corrosion 5. admission of fuel before ignition source - Answer-3,4,5 Which grade of oil is the most popular for domestic and small commercial boilers? - Answer-Grade 2 The inclined manometer as compared to the U manometer is what? - Answer-More accurate. How can the draft through a natural draft furnace be increased? - Answer-Increase the temperature of the stack The main function of a gas burner is: - Answer-provision of O2 - fuel contact The minimum distance from furnace to oil storage tank is: - Answer-2 feet One of the main component of an electric ignition system is the step-up transformer which takes 120 V and boosts it to _____ volts - Answer-10,000 - 12,000 volts. Combustion of a fuel in a boiler furnace should be performed in what conditions? - Answer-There should be a minimum of excess air. What type of oil burner is used when oil is supplied under high pressure? - Answer-Mechanical Atomizing Burner An air atomizing compressor is usually what type? - Answer-A rotary type. Which of the following advantages does oil have over coal as a boiler fuel?1. requires less storage space 2. costs less to handle 3. fuel quantity is easier to control 4. burns more cleanly - Answer-All of the above