Boiler Training Questions and Answers 2023 Graded A+

If in good standing, an expired license can be renewed within a period of: - ANSWER-3 years Where on the Certificate of Inspection would you find the State of New Jersey jurisdiction number? - ANSWER-upper left corner Why are some steam heating boiler systems designed to operate under a vacuum? - ANSWER-to utilize steam with a temperature below 212°F What ASME codes are heating boilers built to? - ANSWER-Section IV When the heat energy in steam is lost, what happens to it? - ANSWER-it is reclaimed as condensate What is the primary purpose of a feedwater regulator? - ANSWER-to maintain the water level in the boiler at the proper level What is the maximum temperature and pressure a hot water supply boiler can have to be considered a low pressure boiler? - ANSWER-160 psi at 250 degrees F What are the four systems required to operate a steam boiler? - ANSWER-steam, feedwater, fuel, and draft When bringing a steam heating plant on line from a cold start, when the ambient conditions are about 20 degrees F, what condition are you preventing when the pressure is increased gradually? - ANSWER-thermal shock A boiler operator's log shall be maintained in each plant containing over: - ANSWER-100 Boiler HP What is the minimum penalty for not properly posting your license? - ANSWER-$500 What is the maximum penalty for performing the duties of a boiler operator with an expired license? - ANSWER-$5,000 As an operator in a plant you must always be aware of your surroundings. Which of the following, that should be under the control of the licensed operator, can be extremely dangerous and cause a catastrophic hazardous event if it is not inspected annually? - ANSWER-The boiler(s) can be dangerous if not inspected and maintained properly