Arkansas Boiler Operator Study Questions and Answers 100%
Which valve is between the boiler and the return pump? - ANSWER-Check Valve
What is the the function of the check valve? - ANSWER-To prevent the water from returning to the condensation tank from the boiler after the pump shuts off.
Four safety features required on the steam boiler are: - ANSWER-Safety relief valve, blow-down valve, low water cut-off, and pressure gauge.
Safety relief valves should be set by: - ANSWER-Qualified safety valve technician/firm.
Which pressure is considered to be that of a low-pressure boiler? - ANSWER-0-15 PSI MAWP
What could happen if a steam valve is open too quickly? - ANSWER-Water could be siphoned out of the boiler causing damage to the boiler and steam lines.
Why are steam lines insulated? - ANSWER-To prevent loss of heat during steam transfer.
What operating pressure indicates a high pressure boiler? - ANSWER-16 PSI and above
A steam valve should be opened slowly? - ANSWER-True
Improper mixtures of gas and air causes soot in boiler flues - ANSWER-True
What is a water injector (feed pump)? - ANSWER-A mechanical device for forcing water
into a boiler against high pressures.
What is the purpose of a baffle wall in a boiler? - ANSWER-To distribute flame evenly.
If a boiler is not kept clean internally, scales will form and cause the boiler not to blister -
ANSWER-False
A boiler operator operating a boiler without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 and not more than
$100.00, and in addition may be imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. - ANSWER-True
Which valve is between the boiler and the return pump? - ANSWER-Check Valve
What is the the function of the check valve? - ANSWER-To prevent the water from returning to the condensation tank from the boiler after the pump shuts off.
Four safety features required on the steam boiler are: - ANSWER-Safety relief valve, blow-down valve, low water cut-off, and pressure gauge.
Safety relief valves should be set by: - ANSWER-Qualified safety valve technician/firm.
Which pressure is considered to be that of a low-pressure boiler? - ANSWER-0-15 PSI MAWP
What could happen if a steam valve is open too quickly? - ANSWER-Water could be siphoned out of the boiler causing damage to the boiler and steam lines.
Why are steam lines insulated? - ANSWER-To prevent loss of heat during steam transfer.
What operating pressure indicates a high pressure boiler? - ANSWER-16 PSI and above
A steam valve should be opened slowly? - ANSWER-True
Improper mixtures of gas and air causes soot in boiler flues - ANSWER-True
What is a water injector (feed pump)? - ANSWER-A mechanical device for forcing water
into a boiler against high pressures.
What is the purpose of a baffle wall in a boiler? - ANSWER-To distribute flame evenly.
If a boiler is not kept clean internally, scales will form and cause the boiler not to blister -
ANSWER-False
A boiler operator operating a boiler without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 and not more than
$100.00, and in addition may be imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. - ANSWER-True
