P-99 / Low Psi Oil Burner Operator Questions And Answers 2025

P-99 / LOW PSI OIL BURNER 2024
OPERATOR
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION



QUESTION 1



Which device accelerates the change of liquid fuel to a vapor that can be mixed
with air and burned. - ANSWERS-Oil burner.



QUESTION 2



In low pressure oil burners, the oil and air mixture is delivered to the nozzle at a
pressure between ____. - ANSWERS-1 - 15 psi.



QUESTION 3



The air that contacts the oil prior to its leaving the nozzle is called ____. -
ANSWERS-Primary air.



QUESTION 4



The introduction of air from the fan into the combustion chamber after the oil has
left the nozzle is called ____. - ANSWERS-Secondary air.


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QUESTION 5



Oil burners require approximately ____ cubic feet of air per gallon of oil
consumed. - ANSWERS-2,000



QUESTION 6



The end product of complete combustion is ____. - ANSWERS-Carbon dioxide.



QUESTION 7



The end product of incomplete combustion is ____. - ANSWERS-Carbon
monoxide.



QUESTION 8



Each time one pound of carbon is burned, ____ BTU of heat are liberated. -
ANSWERS-14,544




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QUESTION 9



If the fuel is not supplied with the proper amount of oxygen, carbon monoxide will
be produced, and only ____ BTU of heat are liberated. - ANSWERS-4,480



QUESTION 10



A correctly adjusted oil burner flame will have an ____ colored flame body with
small ____, slightly cloudy tips. - ANSWERS-Orange / Red



QUESTION 11



A red, smoky flame is an indication of a ____. - ANSWERS-Lack of air.



QUESTION 12



A white, dazzling flame is an indication of ____. - ANSWERS-Excess air.



QUESTION 13

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