Power Eng Theory Chapters 90-95 and 104-109 Flashcards
Sectional cast-iron boiler sections are connected with
a) push nipples
b) modules
c) Victaulic couplings
d) unions
e) threaded fittings
a) push nipples
Cast-iron boiler sections maximize heat transfer by
a) utilizing as few passes as possible
b) vertical firing
c) exposing as large a surface as possible to the hot gases.
d) utilizing an external furnace
e) using four push nipples per section
c) exposing as large a surface as possible to the hot gases
Boiler water legs
a) increase the heating surface
b) surround the furnace entirely
c) make water treatment less critical
d) support the boiler on concrete piers
e) make waterside maintenance easier.
a) increase the heating surface
Boiler sections are held together with
a) cap bolts
b) torque tubes
c) pipe unions.
d) tie rods
e) stays
d) tie rods
The ratio of heat released to heat transferred to boiler
water is known as
a) combustion efficiency
b) heating surface efficiency
c) boiler efficiency
d) section ratio
e) enthalpy transfer ratio
c) boiler efficiency
Most low capacity cast-iron boilers
a) cannot be site assembled
b) can withstand higher pressures
c) will pass through standard size doorways
d) are factory assembled as packaged units
e) require special foundations
c) will pass through standard size doorways
The steam and water spaces of a cast iron sectional boiler are connected by
a) tie rods
b) tie nipples
c) hydraulic jacks
d) steel studs
e) push nipples
e) push nipples
The steam and water spaces of a cast iron sectional boiler are held together by
a) cast iron pipes
b) push nipples
c) steel studs
d) tie rods
e) push studs
d) tie rods
In a vertical sectional boiler the sections are placed
a) one above the other
b) side by side
c) 45 degrees to each other
d) 90 degrees to each other
e) 180 degrees to each other
b) side by side
The sections of cast iron boilers are mainly designed to
obtain maximum
a) water space
b) steam space
c) water circulation
d) heat transfer
e) steam output
d) heat transfer
The fins cast on the flat surface of the sections of a cast iron sectional boiler are used for the purpose of increasing the
a) effectiveness of heat transfer
b) steam capacity
c) water capacity
d) water circulation
e) steam output
a) effectiveness of heat transfer
To prevent flue gases from escaping in a cast iron sectional boiler, the spaces between the sections are sealed with high temperature
a) silicon chalking
b) foam insulation
c) plastic insulation
d) putty
e) asbestos rope
e) asbestos rope
Heating boilers attain maximum efficiency only when they are operated
a) intermittently at 90% of the load
b) intermittently at half load
c) continuously at full load
d) continuously at half load
e) continuously at 75% of the load
c) continuously at full load
Modular cast-iron boiler water flow is
a) continuous through all modules
b) connected in series
c) intermittent, occurring only while the unit is firing
d) always vertically upwards
e) done without the use of headers or manifolds
a) continuous through all modules
In a cast iron modular heating boiler, the operation of the burner of each module is controlled by a __________ which starts or stops modules in sequence as load demand increases or decreases.
a) temperature sensor
b) step controller
c) thermostat
d) temperature transmitter
e) flow controller
b) step controller
A cast-iron boiler disadvantage is
a) it is subject to corrosion
b) its difficult assembly
c) its extremely high cost
d) its high ductility
e) its pressure limitations
e) its pressure limitations
A cast-iron boiler advantage is
a) its high factor of brittleness
b) light weight resulting in lesser foundation requirements
c) its ability to withstand high pressure
d) the choice of assembly location
e) their large capacity
d) the choice of assembly location
Cast-iron boiler capacity
a) is very large compared to steel boilers
b) can be increased by simply adding sections
c) cannot be increased once assembly is completed
d) is not a function of section numbers
e) can be increased by increasing section size
b) can be increased by simply adding sections
The reducing of oil into very small particles is termed
a) fluidization
b) fractionation
c) turbulence
d) atomization
e) distillation
d) atomization
Before atomization can occur, heavy oils are heated to
approximately
a) 203 degrees C
b) 95 degrees C
c) 115 degrees C
d) 75 degrees C
e) 150 degrees C
b) 95 degrees C
An air atomizing burner utilizes an air pressure of
approximately
a) 15 kPa
b) 150 kPa
c) 75 kPa
d) 95 kPa
e) 100 kPa
e) 100 kPa
An air atomizing compressor is usually
a) a variable displacement type
b) a centrifugal type
c) an axial type
d) a positive displacement type
e) a regenerative type
d) a positive displacement type
The capacity of a constant capacity mechanical atomizer is a function of
a) orifice size
b) pump speed
c) pump size
d) supply pressure
e) oil viscosity
a) orifice size
A modulating pressure atomizer has its return oil flow
regulated by
a) a modulating valve to the burner
b) a modulating valve in the return line
c) a solenoid valve in the return line
d) a temperature control valve to the burner
e) pump speed
b) a modulating valve in the return line