Line B Steam Systems Flashcards
Which type of boiler installation will a stack economizer be most effective?
High pressure water-tube steam boiler
What is the purpose of a steam trap?
To hold steam upstream while allowing condensate to pass.
What device controls the water level in a steam boiler?
Low water cut-off
What is the sparge tube used for?
Preheating feed water
What is done to remove dissolved oxygen from boiler feed water?
Heat the feed water
What is the major concern with steam systems?
Water chemistry
What is installed to remove dissolved gasses by mechanical means from the boiler feed water?
Deaerator
What is the main advantage of installing a deaerator?
Reduces feed water chemical treatment costs
What is the advantage of a thermal fluid heating system?
High fluid temperatures without high pressure
To protect against a low water condition how many fuel cutoff devices are required on an automatically fired steam boiler?
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