Arkansas Boiler Operator Study Questions and Answers Already Passed
Which valve is between the boiler and the return pump? - Answers Check Valve
What is the the function of the check valve? - Answers 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: - Answers Safety relief valve, blow-down valve,
low water cut-off, and pressure gauge.
Safety relief valves should be set by: - Answers Qualified safety valve technician/firm.
Which pressure is considered to be that of a low-pressure boiler? - Answers 0-15 PSI MAWP
What could happen if a steam valve is open too quickly? - Answers Water could be siphoned out of the
boiler causing damage to the boiler and steam lines.
Why are steam lines insulated? - Answers To prevent loss of heat during steam transfer.
What operating pressure indicates a high pressure boiler? - Answers 16 PSI and above
A steam valve should be opened slowly? - Answers True
Improper mixtures of gas and air causes soot in boiler flues - Answers True
What is a water injector (feed pump)? - Answers A mechanical device for forcing water into a boiler
against high pressures.
What is the purpose of a baffle wall in a boiler? - Answers To distribute flame evenly.
If a boiler is not kept clean internally, scales will form and cause the boiler not to blister - Answers 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. - Answers True
A boiler operator must have the following number of months on-the-job training before he can
take the operator's examination. - Answers 6 months minimum
Water boils at what temperature? - Answers 212F
If you went into a boiler room and the fire was on, and there was not water in the boiler, you should
immediately add water? - Answers False
In a fire tube boiler the water flows through the tubes? - Answers False
Which valve is between the boiler and the return pump? - Answers Check Valve
What is the the function of the check valve? - Answers 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: - Answers Safety relief valve, blow-down valve,
low water cut-off, and pressure gauge.
Safety relief valves should be set by: - Answers Qualified safety valve technician/firm.
Which pressure is considered to be that of a low-pressure boiler? - Answers 0-15 PSI MAWP
What could happen if a steam valve is open too quickly? - Answers Water could be siphoned out of the
boiler causing damage to the boiler and steam lines.
Why are steam lines insulated? - Answers To prevent loss of heat during steam transfer.
What operating pressure indicates a high pressure boiler? - Answers 16 PSI and above
A steam valve should be opened slowly? - Answers True
Improper mixtures of gas and air causes soot in boiler flues - Answers True
What is a water injector (feed pump)? - Answers A mechanical device for forcing water into a boiler
against high pressures.
What is the purpose of a baffle wall in a boiler? - Answers To distribute flame evenly.
If a boiler is not kept clean internally, scales will form and cause the boiler not to blister - Answers 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. - Answers True
A boiler operator must have the following number of months on-the-job training before he can
take the operator's examination. - Answers 6 months minimum
Water boils at what temperature? - Answers 212F
If you went into a boiler room and the fire was on, and there was not water in the boiler, you should
immediately add water? - Answers False
In a fire tube boiler the water flows through the tubes? - Answers False
