EXAM
Any person found performing the duties of a license and holding an
expired license, shall be subject to what type of penalty? -
ANSWERS-They shall be subject to a min penalty of $500 up to a
max of $5,000 per day.
What are some advantages of steam heating systems? - ANSWERS-
The height of the building does not affect the steam, the steam can be
used to operate equipment, and it can carry large amounts of energy
over long distances.
What is the Act (Law) that establishes the licensing requirements in
the state of NJ for Stationary, Power Engineers, Refrigeration
Engineers and Boiler Operators? - ANSWERS-N.J.S.A 34:7-1
Which is the act that a Mechanical Inspection Bureau exists in New
Jersey? - ANSWERS-The New Jersey Statute Annotated (NJSA)
34:1-38.1
What is the range of capacity that a High Pressure Boiler Operator
can be the Chief Engineer and work as Shift Engineer (stand watch)
based on the 12:90 Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration rules? -
ANSWERS-Can act as Chief Engineer and stand watch of a plant
with a minimum capacity of 100 HP and up to 500 HP
,The various license classifications and grades for operating high
pressure boilers are found in the NJAC reference section listed as: -
ANSWERS-Table 3.4
According to the codes and standards adopted and incorporated by
reference of the boiler pressure vessels and refrigeration regulations,
welded repairs and any alternations made to the boilers must comply
with what? - ANSWERS-The original Code of construction when it
was built
T or F: according to the regulation, a licensed operator on watch shall
give constant attention and remain within sight and natural sound in
both HP and LP boilers. - ANSWERS-False
To be eligible for HP boiler operator in charge examination, what is
the duration of time indicated in the regulations that an applicant must
have for an intensive training program established by the Chief
Engineer and approved by the Bureau of Boiler Pressure Vessel
Compliance - ANSWERS-For a period of no less than 6 weekst
Which formula would you use to calculate the Btu/lb heat content of
fuel oil? - ANSWERS-17,687 + 57.7 x API @ 60 degrees F
By ASME code, water column connections must be a minimum of: -
ANSWERS-1 inch
What is the formula for boiler horsepower? - ANSWERS-Steaming
Capacity ÷ 34.5
, What is the formula used to convert Kw to HP? - ANSWERS-Kw x
1.341 = HP
What is the formula used to convert BTU's to HP? - ANSWERS-BTU
÷ 33,475 = HP
What is the formula for heating surface? - ANSWERS-D x 3.14 x L x
N / 144
Why do we use economizers on boilers? - ANSWERS-To heat the
feedwater
The examining board of the mechanical inspection bureau of boiler
and pressure vessel compliance may consider an applicant experience
of an equivalent amount for grade or classification from some other
jurisdictional authority (state or federal) - ANSWERS-False
What has a smaller flow rate: gate or globe valve? - ANSWERS-
Globe valve
What would produce the larger head loss: gate valve or globe valve? -
ANSWERS-Globe valve
What is stated in N.J.A.C 12:90? - ANSWERS-It's the regulation
corresponding to boiler, pressure vessels & refrigeration systems in
NJ