P98 Exam Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

Fuel-oil is generally used in buildings in stationary equipment for two purposes -ANSWER fuel emergency generators or to fuel equipment used to heat the building. the person supervising the Fuel-Oil Transfer in the Building from one floor to another must hold -ANSWER P-98 Certificate of Fitness. Certificate of Fitness holders must maintain all qualifications and comply with all requirements applicable to such certificate holders throughout the term of their certificate. The P-98 Certificate of Fitness is premise-related. The use of the word "should" throughout these study materials generally refers to -ANSWER policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and may not be a codified requirement. The use of the word "shall" throughout these study materials generally refers -ANSWER to a requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY. 3.1 SUPERVISION OF FUEL-OIL PIPING AND STORAGE OPERATIO -ANSWER A stationary fuel-oil storage tank, and related piping, that is installed on the lowest floor of a building and that transfers fuel-oil through piping to another stationary fuel-oil storage tank, or to fuel-oil burning equipment, installed above such floor, shall be under the -ANSWER the GENERAL SUPERVISION of a P-98 Certificate of Fitness holder The periodic inspection and testing of such tanks and piping shall be conducted under the -ANSWER PERSONAL SUPERVISION of such P-98 Certificate of Fitness holder. Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping systems shall be inspected at least once ----for any evidence of leaks -ANSWER Weekly Fuel-oil storage tanks subject to this section shall have their float switches tested at least once ---- to ensure that they are in good working order. -ANSWER Weekly Who is required for all existing and new buildings where fuel is being transported from the lowest levels to tanks or equipment on upper floors pursuant to the new NYC Fire Code and Mechanical Codes? -ANSWER The COF holder The oil storage tank -ANSWER provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner The oil storage tank is inside a ---- -ANSWER dike In case of a leak the ---- area will contain the oil -ANSWER diked In its normal condition, #2 oil fuel is -ANSWER thin and light and is easily pumped through the circulation system. A suction pump does what? -ANSWER circulates the oil throughout the system. What are present in the fuel-oil coming from the oil storage tank? -ANSWER Dirt and sediment The ---- removes most of these contaminants from the oil before the oil reaches the burner's strainer. -ANSWER oil filter The suction line has to be ---- inches from the bottom of the tank for sediments not to be absorbed -ANSWER 6 The vacuum gauge -ANSWER a device that measures pressure below atmospheric pressure. Excessive vacuum readings (in the vacuum gauge) indicate that -ANSWER there is an obstruction in the suction line (such as dirty oil strainer). When the vacuum gauge shows obstruction in the suction line it can be stopped by closing the -ANSWER shut off valve Closing the shut off valve -ANSWER permits the operator to clean the filter/strainer or to perform other maintenance. The main fuel valve is -ANSWER electrically operated and will open or close the line leading to the atomizer only for oil burners. It will shut down the burner system if there is a failure of ignition or combustion. The oil return line -ANSWER Oil circulates through the piping system back to the storage tank through it (the oil return line) A ---- is provided for safety if the pressure becomes too great. -ANSWER back pressure relief valve Day tanks may be located -ANSWER throughout the building above the lowest floor. A ---- required for each day tank to supply each floor. -ANSWER separate pump In case of a leak in the piping, a ---- is provided -ANSWER leak collector Leak collector is stored by -ANSWER the storage tank The leak collector has an ---- which shows the amount of oil collected -ANSWER oil level gauge A gauge will show -ANSWER ow much fuel oil is inside a main storage tank/day tank Combustion is the -ANSWER chemical union of the oxygen in the air with combustible elements in fuel-oil (hydrogen and carbon). The end result of combustion is -ANSWER heat energy Oil firing equipment -ANSWER is used to liberate heat energy from fuel-oil. Oil burners -ANSWER the principal components of the oil firing equipment and provide the means of supporting the process of combustion. Two principal elements of fuel oil -ANSWER Carbon and hydrogen During the com