High Pressure Boilers Chapter 2&3 Test questions with correct answers

If the boiler is generating 20,000 lb/hr of steam, it must be supplied with ________ lb/hr of feedwater CORRECT ANSWER-- 20,000 From the deaerator, oxygen and other noncondensable gases are separated from the feedwater and directed to the atmosphere _________ CORRECT ANSWER-- through the vent A(n) ___________ system is a system of measuring instruments and controllers that work together to control a process CORRECT ANSWER-- control One pound of water is needed to produce ________ of steam CORRECT ANSWER-- 1 lb In a low-pressure gas system, the ________ valve is an electric valve that cannot be opened until the gas pilot is lit CORRECT ANSWER-- manual reset ______ are used for loads that require dry steam, such as turbines CORRECT ANSWER--superheaters In a feedwater system, the ________ valve is located close to the shell of the boiler on the feedwater line so that the check valve can be repaired without draining (dumping) the boiler CORRECT ANSWER-- stop A steaming boiler can have the water in the gauge glass go from half full to empty in a matter of ________ if water is not