OIL BURNERS STATE TEST EXAM
WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERSGRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS
what does intermittent or interrupted mean - ANSWER-
intermittent - Transformer stays on throughout the
burner firing cycle
interrupted - Transformer drops out after flame
established
who approves oil burners in Mass - ANSWER-the fire
marshal
what is safety lockout timing firing under 3 GPH -
ANSWER-45 seconds
,how should a stack control be mounted according to
code - ANSWER-not rigidly mounted
why should stack switch not be rigidly mounted -
ANSWER-so it can be easily removed for cleaning and
inspection, without disturbing any wiring
what safety devices are found on a gravity burner -
ANSWER-a constant level valve, and a solenoid valve
when is a tank vent pipe required - ANSWER-on all tanks
what does the term Marshall mean - ANSWER-State Fire
Marshal
what size vent pipe is required with a 2-inch fill pipe -
ANSWER-2 inch minimum
, what are the elements found in fuel oil - ANSWER-85%
carbon
15% hydrogen
what is fuel oil - ANSWER-a hydrocarbon
how must fuel oil be prepared for combustion - ANSWER-
it must be atomized or vaporized, and mixed with air
What is a BTU (British Thermal Unit)? - ANSWER-the
amount of heat necessary to raise 1 lb of water, 1°
Fahrenheit
how many BTUs are there in a gallon of number 2 fuel -
ANSWER-140000
what determines the GPH of a nozzle - ANSWER-the
orifice
WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERSGRADED A+
GUARANTEED PASS
what does intermittent or interrupted mean - ANSWER-
intermittent - Transformer stays on throughout the
burner firing cycle
interrupted - Transformer drops out after flame
established
who approves oil burners in Mass - ANSWER-the fire
marshal
what is safety lockout timing firing under 3 GPH -
ANSWER-45 seconds
,how should a stack control be mounted according to
code - ANSWER-not rigidly mounted
why should stack switch not be rigidly mounted -
ANSWER-so it can be easily removed for cleaning and
inspection, without disturbing any wiring
what safety devices are found on a gravity burner -
ANSWER-a constant level valve, and a solenoid valve
when is a tank vent pipe required - ANSWER-on all tanks
what does the term Marshall mean - ANSWER-State Fire
Marshal
what size vent pipe is required with a 2-inch fill pipe -
ANSWER-2 inch minimum
, what are the elements found in fuel oil - ANSWER-85%
carbon
15% hydrogen
what is fuel oil - ANSWER-a hydrocarbon
how must fuel oil be prepared for combustion - ANSWER-
it must be atomized or vaporized, and mixed with air
What is a BTU (British Thermal Unit)? - ANSWER-the
amount of heat necessary to raise 1 lb of water, 1°
Fahrenheit
how many BTUs are there in a gallon of number 2 fuel -
ANSWER-140000
what determines the GPH of a nozzle - ANSWER-the
orifice
