CSIA Quiz Questions with Complete
Solutions
a. smoke from smoldering wood. - Answer-Tar droplets; also know as tar fog is a major
component in _____________________.
a. smoke from smoldering wood.
b. smoke from a fire of optimum temperature.
c. a chimney fire
d. burning paper and cardboard
c. 15% to 25% - Answer-The ideal moisture content of wood fuel should be
_________________________.
a. 5% to 15%
b. 10% to 15%
c. 15% to 25%
d. 20% to 30%
The residence time - Answer-______________________________ is the length of time
smoke remains in the venting system.
1/2 - Answer-The surface temperature as measured with a magnetic surface
thermometer is roughly _________________ the actual internal flue gas temperature
b. direct radiation - Answer-Radiant heaters transfer heat by _________________.
a. indirect isolated rays
b. direct radiation
c. consumption
d. convection
, Radiation, convection and conduction - Answer-The three major methods of heating are
_____________________, ________________________ and ___________________
b. number of elbows and the sizing of the stove outlet. - Answer-Factors that effect rapid
accumulation of creosote in the venting system are ________________________.
a. cost of installing and maintenance.
b. number of elbows and the sizing of the stove outlet.
c. number of screws in the connector and the size of the stove outlet.
d. The species of wood and the floor protection.
H2O, heat and carbon dioxide - Answer-Absolute perfect combustion of wood fuel
would have ___________________, _________________ and ______________
existing in the chimney.
Pyrolysis - Answer-The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the application of heat
is called?
Carcinogen - Answer-Creosote is considered a ____________________, meaning that
it is a know cancer causing material.
Turbulence - Answer-_______________________ is caused by mortar joints projecting
inside the flue area. It can create a more rapid build-up of creosote, reduce draft and
slow the smoke.
In the flue - Answer-Where is a heat reclaimed, also know as a heat extractor, located
acidic - Answer-Creosote is ________________________ and should be removed from
the venting system because it will corrode connections, steel and mortar.
c. 8200 BTU's - Answer-A pound of pellets should provide approximately
___________________.
a. 1000 BTU's
b. 2500 BTU's
c. 8200 BTU's
d. 8600 BTU's
d. 8600 BTU's - Answer-A pound of wood should provide approximately
___________________.
Solutions
a. smoke from smoldering wood. - Answer-Tar droplets; also know as tar fog is a major
component in _____________________.
a. smoke from smoldering wood.
b. smoke from a fire of optimum temperature.
c. a chimney fire
d. burning paper and cardboard
c. 15% to 25% - Answer-The ideal moisture content of wood fuel should be
_________________________.
a. 5% to 15%
b. 10% to 15%
c. 15% to 25%
d. 20% to 30%
The residence time - Answer-______________________________ is the length of time
smoke remains in the venting system.
1/2 - Answer-The surface temperature as measured with a magnetic surface
thermometer is roughly _________________ the actual internal flue gas temperature
b. direct radiation - Answer-Radiant heaters transfer heat by _________________.
a. indirect isolated rays
b. direct radiation
c. consumption
d. convection
, Radiation, convection and conduction - Answer-The three major methods of heating are
_____________________, ________________________ and ___________________
b. number of elbows and the sizing of the stove outlet. - Answer-Factors that effect rapid
accumulation of creosote in the venting system are ________________________.
a. cost of installing and maintenance.
b. number of elbows and the sizing of the stove outlet.
c. number of screws in the connector and the size of the stove outlet.
d. The species of wood and the floor protection.
H2O, heat and carbon dioxide - Answer-Absolute perfect combustion of wood fuel
would have ___________________, _________________ and ______________
existing in the chimney.
Pyrolysis - Answer-The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the application of heat
is called?
Carcinogen - Answer-Creosote is considered a ____________________, meaning that
it is a know cancer causing material.
Turbulence - Answer-_______________________ is caused by mortar joints projecting
inside the flue area. It can create a more rapid build-up of creosote, reduce draft and
slow the smoke.
In the flue - Answer-Where is a heat reclaimed, also know as a heat extractor, located
acidic - Answer-Creosote is ________________________ and should be removed from
the venting system because it will corrode connections, steel and mortar.
c. 8200 BTU's - Answer-A pound of pellets should provide approximately
___________________.
a. 1000 BTU's
b. 2500 BTU's
c. 8200 BTU's
d. 8600 BTU's
d. 8600 BTU's - Answer-A pound of wood should provide approximately
___________________.
