Black Seal: NJ Boiler- Black Seal LP 3
Final Exam and Answers.
The most positive means of determining the actual water level in a steam boiler is to: - Answer
operate the try-cocks
Of the following, the best way to determine the water level in a steam boiler is: - Answer by
the use of the try-cocks
A common type of feedwater regulator found on low pressure boilers is a: - Answer pressure
sensitive device
While making a round of your boiler room, the boiler feedwater is making a strange noise. The
pump casing and the temperature of the water has risen above normal. What would most likely
cause this problem? - Answer pump cavitation issue
In your boiler plant you have two pumps that are used for numerous applications. One of the
pumps has a small amount of liquid coming from the packing gland. Is this normal or is it a
problem? - Answer this is normal and is necessary to lubricate and cool the packing
What is the primary purpose of a feedwater regulator? - Answer to maintain the water level
in the boiler at the proper level
Which of the following valves is used in a steam feedwater supply line to control the direction of
fluid flow to prevent backflow in a system? - Answer check valve
What is the prime purpose of the try cocks found on boilers? - Answer to ascertain the water
level in the boiler
The most important rule in the safe operation of a steam boiler is to: - Answer keep the
boiler water at the proper level
An operator must be familiar with how water pressure works and the basic concepts that
determine pressure head. Therefore, a column of water 1-inch and 1-foot high weighs how
much? - Answer .433 lbs
When taking over a shift, the operator must first check: - Answer water level on all boilers
online by blowing down the water column and gauge glass
Final Exam and Answers.
The most positive means of determining the actual water level in a steam boiler is to: - Answer
operate the try-cocks
Of the following, the best way to determine the water level in a steam boiler is: - Answer by
the use of the try-cocks
A common type of feedwater regulator found on low pressure boilers is a: - Answer pressure
sensitive device
While making a round of your boiler room, the boiler feedwater is making a strange noise. The
pump casing and the temperature of the water has risen above normal. What would most likely
cause this problem? - Answer pump cavitation issue
In your boiler plant you have two pumps that are used for numerous applications. One of the
pumps has a small amount of liquid coming from the packing gland. Is this normal or is it a
problem? - Answer this is normal and is necessary to lubricate and cool the packing
What is the primary purpose of a feedwater regulator? - Answer to maintain the water level
in the boiler at the proper level
Which of the following valves is used in a steam feedwater supply line to control the direction of
fluid flow to prevent backflow in a system? - Answer check valve
What is the prime purpose of the try cocks found on boilers? - Answer to ascertain the water
level in the boiler
The most important rule in the safe operation of a steam boiler is to: - Answer keep the
boiler water at the proper level
An operator must be familiar with how water pressure works and the basic concepts that
determine pressure head. Therefore, a column of water 1-inch and 1-foot high weighs how
much? - Answer .433 lbs
When taking over a shift, the operator must first check: - Answer water level on all boilers
online by blowing down the water column and gauge glass
