MA oil burners test Exam Questions & Answers Scored A

Boiler, High Pressure). - ANSWER-. A boiler for generating steam at pressures in excess of 15 psi (103 kPa), or for heating water to a temperature in excess of 250°F (121°C) or at a pressure in excess of 160 psi (1103 kPa). Boiler, Hot Water Supply. - ANSWER-A low-pressure hot water boiler having a volume exceeding 120 gallons (454 L), or a heat input exceeding 200,000 Btu per hour (58.6 kw) or an operating temperature exceeding 200°F (93°C) that provides hot water to be used externally to itself. Boiler, Low Pressure - ANSWER-A boiler for generating steam at pressures not in excess of 15 psig (103 kPa) or for furnishing water at a temperature not in excess of 250°F (121°C) at pressures not in excess of 160 psig (1103 kPa). Burner, Automatically Ignited - ANSWER-A burner equipped so that main burner fuel may be turned on and ignited automatically Burner, Manually Ignited. - ANSWER-. A burner equipped so that main burner fuel is turned on only by hand and ignited under supervision. Burner, Mechanical Draft Type. - ANSWER-A burner that includes a power-driven fan, blower, or other mechanism as the primary means for supplying the air for combustion. Burner, Natural Draft Type. - ANSWER-A burner that depends primarily upon the natural draft created in the chimney or venting system to induce the air required for combustion into the burner. Central Heating Appliance. - ANSWER-stationary heating appliance comprising the following classifications: boilers, central furnaces, floor furnaces, and wall furnaces. A floor-mounted unit heater to be connected to a duct system is classified also as a central heating appliance