FDNY G98 Handling, Use and Storage of Flammable
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Main fuel valve - Answer-is electrically operated and will
open or close the line leading to the atomizer only for oil
burners
Carbon and hydrogen - Answer-are the two principal
elements of fuel oil
During the combustion process, the carbon content of fuel
oil is - Answer-85%
The hydrogen content of the oil is - Answer-14%
The air that contacts the oil prior to its leaving the nozzle is
referred to as - Answer-Primary air
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the introduction of air from the blower or fan into the
combustion chamber after the oil has left the nozzle is
referred to as - Answer-secondary air
Oil burners require approximately - Answer-2000 cubic
feet of air per gallon of oil consumed
During the process of combustion, one part of carbon
unites with two parts of oxygen to produce - Answer-
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Suction pump - Answer-circulates the oil throughout the
system
Suction line - Answer-has to be 6 inches from the bottom
of the tank for sediment not to be absorbed
Vacuum gauge - Answer-a device that measures pressure
below atmospheric pressure/is used to indicate to the
operator whether there is an
obstruction in the suction line
Excessive vacuum readings - Answer-indicate that there is
an obstruction in the suction line
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Each time 1 pound of carbon is burned - Answer-14,544
BTU of heat are liberated
A correctly adjusted oil burner flame will have an - Answer-
orange colored flame body with small red tips
A red, smoky flame is an indication of a - Answer-lack of
air
A white, almost dazzling flame is an indication of a great
amount of - Answer-excess air
An insufficient air supply is one cause of - Answer-dense,
black smoke and soot
Insulated firebrick is lightweight firebrick that becomes -
Answer-cherry red 15 seconds after the burner starts
Diesel generators should be tested at - Answer-minimum
monthly