NORA TECHNICIANS MANUAL
CHAPTER 1-4 QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
The ignition point of a fuel is? - ANSWER -The lowest temp. where the vapor of a liquid
will initiate and sustain combustion
The pour point of a fuel is? - ANSWER -The lowest temp at which fuel will flow
The cloud point of a fuel is? - ANSWER -The temp. at which wax crystals begin to form
on the fuel.
_______ is the thickness of a fuel and its resistance to flow. - ANSWER -Viscosity
What happens to the thickness of a fuel as it gets colder? - ANSWER -increases
Name two things that can cause water to accumulate in an oil tank? - ANSWER -
Condensation, Broken tank Gauge
Two ways to reduce sludge formation in oil tanks are? - ANSWER -1)Never pump fuel
from old tank to new, 2)Routinely check the tank for water and remove it when found
All tanks should have _________ and ________ - ANSWER -Vent alarms, tank gauge
What materials should be used on the fill and venting pipes? - ANSWER -Schedule 40
steel
All copper fuel lines should be connected with flare fittings. (T/F) - ANSWER -True
Fuel filters should be installed on? - ANSWER -Suction line
Installation Consideration - ANSWER -1) What size tank. 2) Where to put. 3)What type
of tank.
What are two types of oil filters that are most common? - ANSWER -1)Cartridge filters.
2)Spin on filters
Single stage fuel units should not operate over______ of vacuum when connected to a
one pipe system. - ANSWER -6"
The best way to clear a clogged oil line is? - ANSWER -Blow out line with a hand pump
CHAPTER 1-4 QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
The ignition point of a fuel is? - ANSWER -The lowest temp. where the vapor of a liquid
will initiate and sustain combustion
The pour point of a fuel is? - ANSWER -The lowest temp at which fuel will flow
The cloud point of a fuel is? - ANSWER -The temp. at which wax crystals begin to form
on the fuel.
_______ is the thickness of a fuel and its resistance to flow. - ANSWER -Viscosity
What happens to the thickness of a fuel as it gets colder? - ANSWER -increases
Name two things that can cause water to accumulate in an oil tank? - ANSWER -
Condensation, Broken tank Gauge
Two ways to reduce sludge formation in oil tanks are? - ANSWER -1)Never pump fuel
from old tank to new, 2)Routinely check the tank for water and remove it when found
All tanks should have _________ and ________ - ANSWER -Vent alarms, tank gauge
What materials should be used on the fill and venting pipes? - ANSWER -Schedule 40
steel
All copper fuel lines should be connected with flare fittings. (T/F) - ANSWER -True
Fuel filters should be installed on? - ANSWER -Suction line
Installation Consideration - ANSWER -1) What size tank. 2) Where to put. 3)What type
of tank.
What are two types of oil filters that are most common? - ANSWER -1)Cartridge filters.
2)Spin on filters
Single stage fuel units should not operate over______ of vacuum when connected to a
one pipe system. - ANSWER -6"
The best way to clear a clogged oil line is? - ANSWER -Blow out line with a hand pump
