Combustion sys component overveiw Flashcards
The ____ keeps track of the amount of natural gas that is used on the plant site.
- pressure regulator
– gas pipeline
– gas solenoid
– gas meter
Gas meter
Which of the following is ARE advantages of using natural gas as the primary source of fuel in a power plant?
- cleaning burning
– provide stable consistent flame
– price and available supply during the winter heating month
– provides great deal of heat per unit of gas
- cleaning burning
– provide stable consistent flame
– provides great deal of heat per unit of gas
The ____atomizes the fuel oil into small droplets that readily mix air to form a pressurized fuel oil mist.
- fuel oil pumps
- day tank
- fuel oil heaters
- oil gun
Oil gun
The ___ controls the firing rate in a coal fire boiler.
Coal feeder
Which best describes the use of coal as the primary fuel source in a power plant?
Cheaper than other fossil fuels
What is meant by the term ‘mine to mouth’?
The coal mine is located next to the power plant.
A ___ is a fuel oil storage vessel that stores an 8 hour supply of oil in the plant.
Day tank
What are 3 advantages to using natural gas as the primary source of fuel in a power plant?
- provides great deal of heat per unit of gas
- provides stable, consistent flame
- clean burning
The ___atomizes the fuel oil into small droplets that readily mix with air to form a pressured fuel oil mist.
Oil gun
Natural gas creates a flame, heat and energy NOT ___ when burned.
Ash
Using coal as a primary fuel source in a power plant is ___.
Cheaper than other fossil fuels.
- Move to and through plant require expensive equipment
- need emission control equipment
- produces ash
The ___keeps track of the amount of natural gas that is used in the plant site.
Gas meter
What is used to heat the fuel oil in the fuel oil heaters?
Electric or steam coils
What provides the ignition source for a boiler burners?
An igniter
The ___ controls the firing rate in a coal fired boiler.
Coal feeder
