Heating Quiz

Question 1

What type of heat is needed in order to raise water Temperature from 32 F to 212 F

Answer 1

Sensible Heat

Question 2

Using the Metric System, in what unit is the output capacity of hot water boiler indicated?

Answer 2

Kilowatts

Question 3

When heat flows upward from a register, the heat is transferred by what?

Answer 3

Convection

Question 4

Which Type of acid will form from the flue gases cooling below dew point of an oil-fired boiler?

Answer 4

Hydrofluoric acid

Question 5

What parameters are indicated on the true tri-indicator gauge?

Answer 5

Pressure, Altitude and Temperature

Question 6

What is the purpose of a low head circulating pump in a hydronic heating systems?

Answer 6

Over come flow resistance

Question 7

In a residential hydronic heating system, According to the pumping away method where is the best location for the in-line circulator?

Answer 7

Downstream of the compression tank connection.

Question 8

In what circumstances does a heating transfer unit NOT require individual air venting?

Answer 8

When is it down-feed

Question 9

Where is the point of no pressure change found in a heating systems?

Answer 9

The point where the expansion tank is connected.