BLACK SEAL HIGH PRESSURE ALL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔When comparing a globe valve and a gate valve in the same application, the gate
valve has a __________pressure drop when fully opened and is the _________choice
for throttling. - ✔✔lower: poorer
✔✔If one atmosphere is about 14.7 psia what is the standard barometer reading at sea
level equal to? - ✔✔760 mm. Hg
✔✔After an adjustment of the packing gland on a valve that had a minor packing leak,
the operator attempts to operate the valve but finds it stuck. What is the most probable
cause? - ✔✔The operator overtightened the packing, causing the stem to bind.
✔✔What is the purpose of a siphon on a steam pressure gauge? - ✔✔to protect the
gauge from high steam pressure
✔✔A boiler horsepower is defined as: - ✔✔Evaporation of 34.5 pounds of water
✔✔In a water tube boiler, the gases of combustion will pass: - ✔✔Around the tubes
✔✔Where would you find a cyclone separator? - ✔✔In the steam drum
✔✔What is the regulation corresponding to boiler, pressure vessels and refrigeration
systems in New Jersey? - ✔✔New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC) 12:90
✔✔When a license is improperly or not posted what is the amount of penalty or fine that
may be imposed on the Engineer, by the state? - ✔✔$500.00
✔✔In a high pressure steam plant, in which type of condenser would the cooling water
and steam come into direct contact? - ✔✔An open type
, ✔✔Where in the NJ Administrative Code (NJAC) are the duties of licensed persons
established? - ✔✔N.J.A.C. 12:90-3.10
✔✔What is the max penalty that may be imposed for performing the duties of a licensed
operator with an expired license? - ✔✔$5,000
✔✔What is the theoretical cycle of a simple power plant? - ✔✔Rankine Cycle
✔✔What part of a safety valve is used to ensure the valve seats properly? - ✔✔the
guides and bushings
✔✔Water hammer (or other fluid hammer) is a dangerous condition that could result in:
- ✔✔Lead to total failure of the piping hangers and support structures.
✔✔What is the penalty if a person taking the exam is found taking photos of the test? -
✔✔Any person using fraudulent means to obtain a license shall be subject to
prosecution and or penalty up to $5,000. Any license shall be invalid.
✔✔Any person found performing the duties of a license and holding an expired license,
shall be subject to what type of penalty? - ✔✔They shall be subject to a min penalty of
$500 up to a max of $5,000 per day.
✔✔What are some advantages of steam heating systems? - ✔✔The height of the
building does not affect the steam, the steam can be used to operate equipment, and it
can carry large amounts of energy over long distances.
✔✔What is the Act (Law) that establishes the licensing requirements in the state of NJ
for Stationary, Power Engineers, Refrigeration Engineers and Boiler Operators? -
✔✔N.J.S.A 34:7-1
✔✔Which is the act that a Mechanical Inspection Bureau exists in New Jersey? -
✔✔The New Jersey Statute Annotated (NJSA) 34:1-38.1
✔✔What is the range of capacity that a High Pressure Boiler Operator can be the Chief
Engineer and work as Shift Engineer (stand watch) based on the 12:90 Boiler, Pressure
Vessel and Refrigeration rules? - ✔✔Can act as Chief Engineer and stand watch of a
plant with a minimum capacity of 100 HP and up to 500 HP
✔✔The various license classifications and grades for operating high pressure boilers
are found in the NJAC reference section listed as: - ✔✔Table 3.4
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔When comparing a globe valve and a gate valve in the same application, the gate
valve has a __________pressure drop when fully opened and is the _________choice
for throttling. - ✔✔lower: poorer
✔✔If one atmosphere is about 14.7 psia what is the standard barometer reading at sea
level equal to? - ✔✔760 mm. Hg
✔✔After an adjustment of the packing gland on a valve that had a minor packing leak,
the operator attempts to operate the valve but finds it stuck. What is the most probable
cause? - ✔✔The operator overtightened the packing, causing the stem to bind.
✔✔What is the purpose of a siphon on a steam pressure gauge? - ✔✔to protect the
gauge from high steam pressure
✔✔A boiler horsepower is defined as: - ✔✔Evaporation of 34.5 pounds of water
✔✔In a water tube boiler, the gases of combustion will pass: - ✔✔Around the tubes
✔✔Where would you find a cyclone separator? - ✔✔In the steam drum
✔✔What is the regulation corresponding to boiler, pressure vessels and refrigeration
systems in New Jersey? - ✔✔New Jersey Administrative Code (NJAC) 12:90
✔✔When a license is improperly or not posted what is the amount of penalty or fine that
may be imposed on the Engineer, by the state? - ✔✔$500.00
✔✔In a high pressure steam plant, in which type of condenser would the cooling water
and steam come into direct contact? - ✔✔An open type
, ✔✔Where in the NJ Administrative Code (NJAC) are the duties of licensed persons
established? - ✔✔N.J.A.C. 12:90-3.10
✔✔What is the max penalty that may be imposed for performing the duties of a licensed
operator with an expired license? - ✔✔$5,000
✔✔What is the theoretical cycle of a simple power plant? - ✔✔Rankine Cycle
✔✔What part of a safety valve is used to ensure the valve seats properly? - ✔✔the
guides and bushings
✔✔Water hammer (or other fluid hammer) is a dangerous condition that could result in:
- ✔✔Lead to total failure of the piping hangers and support structures.
✔✔What is the penalty if a person taking the exam is found taking photos of the test? -
✔✔Any person using fraudulent means to obtain a license shall be subject to
prosecution and or penalty up to $5,000. Any license shall be invalid.
✔✔Any person found performing the duties of a license and holding an expired license,
shall be subject to what type of penalty? - ✔✔They shall be subject to a min penalty of
$500 up to a max of $5,000 per day.
✔✔What are some advantages of steam heating systems? - ✔✔The height of the
building does not affect the steam, the steam can be used to operate equipment, and it
can carry large amounts of energy over long distances.
✔✔What is the Act (Law) that establishes the licensing requirements in the state of NJ
for Stationary, Power Engineers, Refrigeration Engineers and Boiler Operators? -
✔✔N.J.S.A 34:7-1
✔✔Which is the act that a Mechanical Inspection Bureau exists in New Jersey? -
✔✔The New Jersey Statute Annotated (NJSA) 34:1-38.1
✔✔What is the range of capacity that a High Pressure Boiler Operator can be the Chief
Engineer and work as Shift Engineer (stand watch) based on the 12:90 Boiler, Pressure
Vessel and Refrigeration rules? - ✔✔Can act as Chief Engineer and stand watch of a
plant with a minimum capacity of 100 HP and up to 500 HP
✔✔The various license classifications and grades for operating high pressure boilers
are found in the NJAC reference section listed as: - ✔✔Table 3.4
