Main Propulsion Boilers And Fittings Flashcards
What are the two main components of an oil burner?
The atomizer assembly and the air register assembly
What is the purpose of the atomizer?
Divides the fuel oil into fine particles for combustion
What is the purpose of the air register?
The air register admits combustion air to the furnace and helps mix the air and fuel oil spray
What function does the safety shutoff device serve?
Prevents oil spillage when an atomizer assembly is removed from a burner while the burner root valve is open
What are the two types of atomizer used with main propulsion boilers?
Mechanical and steam atomizers
What are the five advantages of steam atomization?
High turndown ratio Cleaner burning of residual fuel Less fireside deposits Better combustion in a cold furnace Wilder range at lower pressures
How must atomizer sprayer plates be stored?
In their storage tray with a light coat of lubricating oil applied to prevent corrosion
How long must the atomizer barrel be cooled after removal from the burner assembly before disassembly?
15 minutes
How are atomizer sprayer plate orifices checked for proper size?
With a GO/NO-GO gage
What is used to clean atomizer sprayer plates?
Wood cleaning sticks
Who shall make frequent inspections to ensure that sprayer plates and nozzles are in good condition?
Engineering officer
What is the normal dismantling period to rebuild a safety shutout device?
Every 1800 hours
What are the two principal parts of an air register?
The diffuser and the air foils
What is the purpose of the diffuser?
The diffuser provides primary mixing of the fuel droplets with air and prevents blowing the flame away from the atomizer
What are the two types of safety valves used?
Huddling chamber
Nozzle reaction
What causes the initial lifting of a safety valve?
Static pressure
On a nozzle reactions safety valve the guide ring has what function?
To control blowdown
What is the function of the nozzle ring on a nozzle reaction safety valve?
To control the sharpness of the valve opening and closing
Safety valves installed on 1200 psig boilers have a lifting pressure tolerance of what?
Tolerance plus or minus 10 psig
All safety valves installed onboard have a blowdown range of what?
Between 3 and 6 percent
When shall safety valve gages be placed on the boiler prior to setting safeties?
When the steam drum pressure is 100 to 200 psi below the lowest safety valve setting, or 75 percent of working pressure, whichever is higher
What is the lifting tolerance for safety valves installed on 600 psig boilers?
Plus or minus 5 psig
If the safety valves of any boiler cannot be adjusted to lift within the prescribed range, what action must be taken?
The boiler shall not be used for steaming until the fault has been corrected
All safety valves of each boiler shall be tested annually in accordance with what guidelines?
Those guidelines as established by the planned maintenance system