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How many BTU's does one gallon of #2 fuel contain? - correct answer ✔✔ 139,000
When the viscosity of fuel entering the nozzle increases the_____________ increases: - correct
answer ✔✔ The flow rate also increases
Flash point is: - correct answer ✔✔ The maximum temp a fuel can be safely stored & handled
without serious fire hazard
Fire point is: - correct answer ✔✔ Ignition point is the lowest temperature at which fuel vapor
will initiate andsustain combustion
Pour point is: - correct answer ✔✔ The lowest temperature at which fuel will flow
Cloud point is: - correct answer ✔✔ The temperature at which wax crystals begin to form.
Using an additive can: - correct answer ✔✔ Lower pour and cloud points
Sulfur exists in: - correct answer ✔✔ Varying degrees in all fossil fuels
Using ULSD all but eliminates: - correct answer ✔✔ Scale and soot formation
Why is heating oil dyed red? - correct answer ✔✔ To differentiate it from on-road diesel fuel
, What is Bioheat a blend of? - correct answer ✔✔ A blend of #2 fuel and B100 Biodiesel
What is combustion? - correct answer ✔✔ The rapid reaction of a combustible material with
oxygen, involvingthe production of heat and light
What three things are required for combustion to take place: - correct answer ✔✔ Oxygen, fuel,
heat
What three electrical components does the primary control operate? - correct answer ✔✔ The
burner motor, igniter, and oil valve
An oil burner motor is responsible to create the force needed to turn: - correct answer ✔✔ The
burner fan and fuel unit
The burner motor drives: - correct answer ✔✔ The fan and a fuel unit
The fuel units' function is - correct answer ✔✔ Moves fuel from the tank, pressurizes it and
delivers it to the nozzle provide fast and complete cutoff of fuel on burner shutdown
What is primary air? - correct answer ✔✔ Air that exists through the center opening.
What is secondary air? - correct answer ✔✔ Air that exits through the slots cause the air to spin
enabling the best mix offuel and air
What is tertiary air? - correct answer ✔✔ Air that exits around the outside of the flame
retention ring and blankets the fuel with air to ensure clean combustion