Unit5 Energy Plant Maintenance Flashcards
When replacing a firetube in a tubesheet, the tube end should extend beyond the tubesheet by: Select one: a. 5 mm b. 1 tube wall thickness c. The size of the tube roller mandrel d. 2 times the tube wall thickness
d. 2 times the tube wall thickness
“Laying up” a boiler means:
Select one:
a. Preparing the boiler for a period of storage
b. Setting the boiler on its foundation
c. Dismantling the boiler for annual overhaul
d. Preparing a boiler for start up
a. Preparing the boiler for a period of storage
Workers should not work any higher than \_\_\_\_\_ steps from the top of an extension ladder. Select one: a. Three b. Two c. One d. Four
a. Three
The knot that forms a loop that will not slip or jam is the: Select one: a. Square or reef knot b. Figure eight c. Sheet bend d. Bowline
d. Bowline
Machine bolts are commonly supplied with: Select one: a. Pan heads b. Oval heads c. Hexagon heads d. Square heads
c. Hexagon heads
The most accurate way to determine the mass of an object, prior to attempting to hoist it, is to
Select one:
a. Test lift it
b. Err on the side of caution
c. Use the manufacturer’s original specification sheets
d. ask an experienced rigger
c. Use the manufacturer’s original specification sheets
An inhibitor, when added to acid, will:
Select one:
a. Prevent or minimize the effect of the acid on the boiler metal
b. Make the acid compatible with the sewer system for disposal
c. Strengthen the acid, thereby shortening the duration of the cleaning procedure
d. Neutralize the acid residue remaining on the boiler metal after a chemical cleaning
a. Prevent or minimize the effect of the acid on the boiler metal
A screwdriver with a square tip is called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ screwdriver. Select one: a. a slot b. an Allen c. a Robertson d. a Phillips
c. a Robertson
When shutting down a boiler for internal cleaning:
Select one:
a. Shut down the boiler, then fill it completely with chemically treated water
b. Shut off the fire. Then, drain the boiler while it is hot, open it up, and flush it
c. Allow the boiler to cool. Then drain it, open it up, and flush it
d. Let it stand for a couple of days, then drain it
c. Allow the boiler to cool. Then drain it, open it up, and flush it
To measure the small clearance between a valve tappet and a cam lobe, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is used. Select one: a. An inside micrometer b. A scale ruler c. A vernier caliper d. A feeler gauge
d. A feeler gauge
Which one of these government agencies or regulations covers the use and erection of work platforms?
Select one:
a. Boilers and Pressure Vessels Branch
b. Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulation
c. Industrial Accident Prevention Association
d. Provincial elevator and hoisting device inspection branch
b. Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulation
When using a step ladder, it is best to:
Select one:
a. Not work higher than the top three rungs
b. Tie off while standing on the top platform
c. Have two co-workers hold the ladder steady
d. Secure the ladder with a rope
a. Not work higher than the top three rungs
Safe rigging practice dictates that weight estimates of objects to be lifted, when the objects are relatively lightweight, should be accurate within plus or minus \_\_\_\_\_. Select one: a. 500 lbs b. 100 Kgs c. 20% d. 50%
c. 20%
The packing gland of a hot water boiler circulating pump should have some leakage:
Select one:
a. To prevent the packing from drying out.
b. So that the shaft sleeve will wear instead of the shaft.
c. To allow air to exit the pump, so the pump does not lose its prime.
d. So the operator can tell if the sealing water is turned on.
a. To prevent the packing from drying out.
The final step when replacing a firetube is: Select one: a. Re-expansion b. Hydrostatic test c. Seal welding d. Annealing the tube ends
b. Hydrostatic test
Channels or flutes are: Select one: a. types of wrenches b. parts of a die c. types of punches d. gaps in a tap for chips
d. gaps in a tap for chips
During a wet layup, a water tank should be installed above the boiler and attached to the boiler vent connection in order to:
Select one:
a. Permit the injection of boiler chemicals.
b. Prevent air from entering the boiler water.
c. Keep the nitrogen cap from venting to the atmosphere
d. Provide pure water for rinsing the exterior of the boiler.
b. Prevent air from entering the boiler water.
Which of the following valves is locked or tagged open when preparing a boiler for internal inspection?
Select one:
a. continuous blowdown
b. non-return drain
c. bottom blowoff
d. header isolation
b. non-return drain
The point of a properly ground drill bit should be: Select one: a. 35° b. 78° c. 118° d. 135°
c. 118°
A common way to determine the mass of an object to be hoisted is by determining its
Select one:
a. Density and volume
b. Size and shape
c. centre of gravity
d. Specific gravity and centripetal force
a. Density and volume
In order to check the trueness of a flat surface, one would use a: Select one: a. Hermaphrodite divider b. Surface plate c. Layout bench d. Machinist’s square
b. Surface plate
When a boiler is removed from service, it can be drained once the temperature reaches approximately: Select one: a. room temperature b. 50°C c. 90°C d. 70°C
c. 90°C
A tap with the marking M4 is a:
Select one:
a. High-strength alloy steel tap
b. Metric thread, 4 mm nominal diameter tap
c. Metric thread, 4 cm nominal diameter tap
d. Metric thread with a 4 tooth per mm pitch
b. Metric thread, 4 mm nominal diameter tap
The gaskets for the front and rear doors of a firetube boiler should be coated with:
Select one:
a. high temperature silicone sealant, to prevent flue gas leakage.
b. high temperature silicone sealant, to prevent excess air from leaking into the furnace.
c. contact cement, to keep the gasket from coming loose.
d. an anti-seize compound to prevent the gasket from sticking to the mating surfaces
d. an anti-seize compound to prevent the gasket from sticking to the mating surfaces
A substance that absorbs humidity inside a boiler during dry layup is: Select one: a. Zeolite b. Sodium sulphite c. Activated alumina d. Lime soda
c. Activated alumina
The top of a ladder should extend approximately \_\_\_\_\_ above the level of the upper landing to which it provides access. Select one: a. 3 rungs b. 0.5 m c. 1 m d. 1 rung
c. 1 m
Prior to a worker entering the steam drum of an off-line boiler that is connected to a common, pressurized steam header, the
Select one:
a. header must be shut down and depressurized
b. Boiler Inspector must be informed before any work occurs
c. main steam, blowdown and feedwater valves must be closed, locked and tagged
d. drum must be vented, the safety valve must be gagged, and all ash and soot removed from the firebox
c. main steam, blowdown and feedwater valves must be closed, locked and tagged
Chalk or \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ may be used to rub on the surface of rough castings as a marking material. Select one: a. wax b. layout ink c. soap stone d. blue vitriol
c. soap stone
Lock washers:
Select one:
a. Prevent marring of the work surface
b. Distribute the lock nut force
c. Reduce the chances of unwanted turning of the bolt or nut
d. Prevent the equipment from being dismantled
c. Reduce the chances of unwanted turning of the bolt or nut
Smaller boilers are not often cleaned chemically because:
Select one:
a. most small boilers are firetube designs, which are best cleaned mechanically.
b. small boilers have thin metal, and may be damaged by cleaning chemicals.
c. small boilers develop little waterside scale, because of their low steaming rates.
d. the expense of chemicals, complex piping, and pumping systems may not be justified for cleaning smaller boilers.
d. the expense of chemicals, complex piping, and pumping systems may not be justified for cleaning smaller boilers.
Soot should be removed from firetube boiler tubes with: Select one: a. a sandblaster b. high pressure steam lances c. wire brushes d. detergent
c. wire brushes
The recommended inspection procedures for a power boiler are outlined in the:
Select one:
a. CSA B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code
b. ANSI B31.1 Power Piping Code
c. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I
d. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VII
d. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VII