Maine state boiler test study
What is it called when small particles of water leave the CARRYOVER
boiler with steam?
3 multiple choice options
· Solid particles created in combustion? FLYASH
3 multiple choice options
On a steam boiler, where is the steam separator located? IN THE STEAM DRUM
· What is required to raise 1lb of water from 32 F to 212 F? (it 180 BTU
takes 1 BTU to heat 1 lb of water 1 degree F)
3 multiple choice options
· In a closed feedwater heater, do the steam and water they do not mix
mix?
3 multiple choice options
After a Initial inspection certificate issued, when is the next 6 MONTHS AFTER RENEWAL / BEFORE CERTIFICATE EXPIRES
external inspection due?
3 multiple choice options
What's the term for air that controls the rate of Primary
air combustion?
· How many turns are required to fully open or close a 5
slow opening valve?
3 multiple choice options
A wood fired High pressure boiler with over 500 sq ft of 2 also needs two or more safety
valves heating surface has how many feedwater means
3 multiple choice options
, Who is responsible to submit documentation of replacing The owner of the boiler
a low water cutoff?
3 multiple choice options
· Atomizing burner mixes oil and air inside? FURNACE
3 multiple choice options
Spring loaded Pop style safety valves are used up to 600 PSI
what PSI?
3 multiple choice options
Where are soot blowers commonly found? ON A WATER TUBE BOILER
In a high pressure feed pump what is bigger Water and steam piston are the same size
2 multiple choice options
To produce 1 Boiler Horse power , water is evaporated at 212 Degrees
what feedwater temp?
3 multiple choice options
· What does a steam trap with a 15 degree drop across it STEAM BLOW THROUGH
indicate?
3 multiple choice options
· Condensate is returned to the boiler with makeup water? OPEN FEEDWATER HEATER
2 multiple choice options
· HRT boiler pitch should not be less than how many 1”
inches per foot?
2 multiple choice options
How many BTU's are there in 1 gal of #6 oil? 150,000
3 multiple choice options
· What are dark stack plumes or high Opacity caused by? INCOMPETE COMBUSTION
3 multiple choice options
· The Absolute pressure of a steam boiler carrying 160 psig 174.7 psia
would be?
2 multiple choice options
an automatic non-return valve is used with a(n)________^ Boiler
3 multiple choice options
What is the function of a fuel oil burner? to ATOMIZE FUEL OILS COMPLETELY
2 multiple choice options
· In a 2 drum watertube boiler, the lower drum is called Stream Drum
lower or mud drum, what is the upper drum called?
1 multiple choice option
· On a high pressure steam boiler, which fittings main The water column
purpose is to reduce turbulence in the gauge glass?
2 multiple choice options
What is it called when small particles of water leave the CARRYOVER
boiler with steam?
3 multiple choice options
· Solid particles created in combustion? FLYASH
3 multiple choice options
On a steam boiler, where is the steam separator located? IN THE STEAM DRUM
· What is required to raise 1lb of water from 32 F to 212 F? (it 180 BTU
takes 1 BTU to heat 1 lb of water 1 degree F)
3 multiple choice options
· In a closed feedwater heater, do the steam and water they do not mix
mix?
3 multiple choice options
After a Initial inspection certificate issued, when is the next 6 MONTHS AFTER RENEWAL / BEFORE CERTIFICATE EXPIRES
external inspection due?
3 multiple choice options
What's the term for air that controls the rate of Primary
air combustion?
· How many turns are required to fully open or close a 5
slow opening valve?
3 multiple choice options
A wood fired High pressure boiler with over 500 sq ft of 2 also needs two or more safety
valves heating surface has how many feedwater means
3 multiple choice options
, Who is responsible to submit documentation of replacing The owner of the boiler
a low water cutoff?
3 multiple choice options
· Atomizing burner mixes oil and air inside? FURNACE
3 multiple choice options
Spring loaded Pop style safety valves are used up to 600 PSI
what PSI?
3 multiple choice options
Where are soot blowers commonly found? ON A WATER TUBE BOILER
In a high pressure feed pump what is bigger Water and steam piston are the same size
2 multiple choice options
To produce 1 Boiler Horse power , water is evaporated at 212 Degrees
what feedwater temp?
3 multiple choice options
· What does a steam trap with a 15 degree drop across it STEAM BLOW THROUGH
indicate?
3 multiple choice options
· Condensate is returned to the boiler with makeup water? OPEN FEEDWATER HEATER
2 multiple choice options
· HRT boiler pitch should not be less than how many 1”
inches per foot?
2 multiple choice options
How many BTU's are there in 1 gal of #6 oil? 150,000
3 multiple choice options
· What are dark stack plumes or high Opacity caused by? INCOMPETE COMBUSTION
3 multiple choice options
· The Absolute pressure of a steam boiler carrying 160 psig 174.7 psia
would be?
2 multiple choice options
an automatic non-return valve is used with a(n)________^ Boiler
3 multiple choice options
What is the function of a fuel oil burner? to ATOMIZE FUEL OILS COMPLETELY
2 multiple choice options
· In a 2 drum watertube boiler, the lower drum is called Stream Drum
lower or mud drum, what is the upper drum called?
1 multiple choice option
· On a high pressure steam boiler, which fittings main The water column
purpose is to reduce turbulence in the gauge glass?
2 multiple choice options
