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Boiler State Test Review Wa. RTC.
Questions and Answers
the most important boiler fitting on a boiler is the Ans: safety
valve
A ________ blow-down is performed to remove sludge from the
boiler. Ans: Bottom
A boiler operated at pressure not exceeding 15 psi for steam is
classifies in the Tacoma city Ans: low-pressure steam heating
boiler
The water column for a boiler must be located: Ans: at the
normal operating water level
A boiler that is priming has: Ans: Water carried over with the
steam
According to Seattle steam code, whenever a boiler that is required
to be tended by a certified boiler operator with a particular class
of certificate, is being operated by a person who does not have a
boiler operating certificate or the boiler operate certificate is
limited to not include the size of boiler being operated, the boiler
operator, or the person tending the boiler, shall be issued Ans:
Not to exceed $500 per day for each violation from the date the
violation occurs or begins until compliance is achieved.
A steam boiler safety valves must be sized to prevent steam
pressure from exceeding Mawp Ans: 6%
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CO in flue gas of a boiler is an indication of Ans: Incomplete
combustion.
Fuel oil grade commonly use in a boiler are designate by
No.________ for the lightest grade of fuel oil through No.________
for the heaviest grade of fuel oil. Ans: 2;6
When starting-up a reciprocating pump Ans: the discharge valve
should be open
Priming a water pump means: Ans: Filling the pump casing and
suction line with water
A sliding vane pump is termed: Ans: A Rotary pump
Greases are commonly a mixture of mineral oil and: Ans:
Graphite
The pour point of an oil is: Ans: The highest temperature at
which the oil will flow
A basic law of electricity is, unlike charges attract each other and
like charges: Ans: Repel each other
The bourdon tube is often shaped in the form of a "C", having an
arc span of about: Ans: 270 degrees
The low water cut off can be tested by: Ans: Shutting off the feed
water
A hot water boiler is protected from over pressure mean of: Ans:
A safety pop Valve
Your boiler is operated with automatic water feeders. If the boiler
suddenly requires an increase in water treatment, what should you
look for? Ans: Check for a loss of water
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Boiler State Test Review Wa. RTC.
Questions and Answers
the most important boiler fitting on a boiler is the Ans: safety
valve
A ________ blow-down is performed to remove sludge from the
boiler. Ans: Bottom
A boiler operated at pressure not exceeding 15 psi for steam is
classifies in the Tacoma city Ans: low-pressure steam heating
boiler
The water column for a boiler must be located: Ans: at the
normal operating water level
A boiler that is priming has: Ans: Water carried over with the
steam
According to Seattle steam code, whenever a boiler that is required
to be tended by a certified boiler operator with a particular class
of certificate, is being operated by a person who does not have a
boiler operating certificate or the boiler operate certificate is
limited to not include the size of boiler being operated, the boiler
operator, or the person tending the boiler, shall be issued Ans:
Not to exceed $500 per day for each violation from the date the
violation occurs or begins until compliance is achieved.
A steam boiler safety valves must be sized to prevent steam
pressure from exceeding Mawp Ans: 6%
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CO in flue gas of a boiler is an indication of Ans: Incomplete
combustion.
Fuel oil grade commonly use in a boiler are designate by
No.________ for the lightest grade of fuel oil through No.________
for the heaviest grade of fuel oil. Ans: 2;6
When starting-up a reciprocating pump Ans: the discharge valve
should be open
Priming a water pump means: Ans: Filling the pump casing and
suction line with water
A sliding vane pump is termed: Ans: A Rotary pump
Greases are commonly a mixture of mineral oil and: Ans:
Graphite
The pour point of an oil is: Ans: The highest temperature at
which the oil will flow
A basic law of electricity is, unlike charges attract each other and
like charges: Ans: Repel each other
The bourdon tube is often shaped in the form of a "C", having an
arc span of about: Ans: 270 degrees
The low water cut off can be tested by: Ans: Shutting off the feed
water
A hot water boiler is protected from over pressure mean of: Ans:
A safety pop Valve
Your boiler is operated with automatic water feeders. If the boiler
suddenly requires an increase in water treatment, what should you
look for? Ans: Check for a loss of water
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