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Term 1 Definition 1
A low-pressure steam boiler has a

maximum allowable working pressure
(MAWP) of up to:
15 psi
Exam 1 Steam Boilers
Term 2 Definition 2
In a fire tube boiler, the heat and gases

of combus on pass:
through the tubes

Term 3 Definition 3
A fire tube boiler may be used:
in high or low pressure plants

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Term 4 Definition 4
Because of the large volume of water, the

boiler most likely to cause a boiler explosion
is:
a fire tube boiler

Term 5 Definition 5
A horizontal return tubular (HRT) boiler is:
fire tube boiler

Term 6 Definition 6
A sudden drop in boiler steam pressure
without a corresponding drop in boiler
water temperature could result in:
a boiler explosion
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Term 7 Definition 7
The part of a boiler that has the
heat and gases of combustion on
one side and water on the other
side is known as the:
heating surface
Term 8 Definition 8
The comparison, or ra o, of heat

supplied in fuel to heat absorbed by
water is defined as:
thermal efficiency
Term 9 Definition 9
The steam and water drum of

water tube boilers is dished
(concave) to eliminate the need
for:
stays
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Term 10 Definition 10
Ver cal fire tube boilers require:
high ceilings, less floor space and the use of

stay bolts
In a water tube boiler, the heat and

gases of combus on pass:
around the tubes

The ___________ boiler has a

large volume of water in relation
to horse power size.
fire tube
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The mudroom is the lowest part of the

water side of a:
water tube boiler

Boiler plates and stay bolts are

subject to:
tensile stress
Safety valve connections must be

approved by the:
Answer American society of

mechanical engineers (ASME)
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The most important fitting on a

boiler is the:
safety valve
Exam 2 Steam Boilers & Fittings
To prevent failure from pressure

over the MAWP, all steam boilers
must be equipped with at least
one:
safety valve
A safety valve will:
prevent the boiler from exceeding its MAWP

Exam 2 Steam Boilers &
Fittings
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Safety valves are designed to:
pop open
Super heater safety valves are set to

open:
before the main safety valves are opened

Fittings
When testing a safety valve by

hand, there must be:
at least 75% of the popping

pressure
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Any repairs to a safety valve

should be done by the:
safety valve manufacturer or

manufactures authorized
representative
The se ng or adjus ng of a safety

valve should only be done by the:
qualified person who is familiar with the

construc on and opera on of a safety valve
Fittings
If it is necessary to test the

relieving capacity of a safety
valve:
an accumulation test is put

on the boiler
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The relieving capacity of a safety

valve is measured in:
pounds of steam per hour

capable of discharging under
a given pressure
The main purpose of a water column is

to:
reduce turbulence in the gauge glass and to

get more accurate reading of the water level
in the boiler
Fittings
Try cocks are:
a secondary means of
determining water level in a
boiler
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The water column and gauge glass

should usually be blown down:
once a shi
Fittings
A steam pressure gauge is calibrated in:
pounds per square inch (PSI)

Fittings
A siphon protects the steam pressure

gauge from:
high temperature of steam

Fittings
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The pressure at the base of a ver cal

foot of water is:
0.433 PSI
Fittings
The boiler vent is located at the:
highest part of the steam

side of the boiler
The boiler vent is open when

warming up a boiler until:
there is 10 to 15 psi of steam

pressure on the boiler
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Saturated steam is steam at:
its corresponding temperature and pressure

Fittings
When steam is superheated the:
temperature increases with no increase in

pressure
Fittings
Soot should be:
removed from boiler tubes for be er heat

transfer

Fittings
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Boilers in ba ery equipped with

manhole openings must have
___________ according to the ASME
code.
two main steam stop valves

Fittings
Main boiler stop valves must be:
os&y gate (outside stem &

yoke)
The ASME Code will allow an
automatic non-return valve to be
used as a main steam stop valve.
If one is used it must be:
installed as close to the shell

of the boiler as practical on
the main steam line
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The main steam stop valve should be

gate valves because they:
offer no restric on to the flow of steam

Fittings
When the boiler is equipped with
hand operated, main steam stop
valves, to cut the boiler in on the
line, the steam pressure on the
incoming boiler should be:
slightly lower than line

pressure
Exam 2 SteamTerm
Boilers
42 & Fittings Definition 42
When a boiler is being inspected,

the two main steam stop valves
are:
closed, locked, and tagged

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During boiler warm-up, to remove any

condensate trapped between the two
boiler stop valves the:
free blowing drain should be

open
According to the ASME code,

boilers operating at 100 psi or
over must have:
2 bottom blowdown valves

When blowing down a boiler
equipped with a quick opening
valve and a screw type valve, the
quick opening valve is:
opened first and closed last

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If a quick opening valve is used as a

bo om blowdown valve, it must be
located:
between the boiler and the slow opening

(screw type) valve
Fittings
The maximum size of the bo om

blowdown line and the surface blow
down line is:
2.5"
Fittings
Bo om blowdown lines on a water

tube boiler are located on the:
mud drum
Fittings
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The most accurate means of

deciding the frequency of
blowdown of a boiler is
determined by a:
boiler water analysis

Oxygen and other non-

condensable gases are
separated from the feed
water:
in the open deaerator feed

water heater
Exam 3 Boiler Room Systems
The four systems required to

operate a steam boiler are:
steam, feed water, fuel, &

dra
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In order to produce 1 pound

of steam, it is necessary to
evaporate:
1 pound of water
Steam that has lost its heat

and has turned back into
water is:
condensate
A safe and efficient boiler

plant should include
__________ pumps.
one steam & one electric

feed water
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On a boiler burning low

pressure gas, the volume
(amount) of gas burned is
controlled by the:
volume of air passing

through the Venturi tube
Exam 3 Boiler Room
Term 56 Systems Definition 56
On the fuel oil system, the

purpose of the duplex
strainers on the suc on line
between the tank and fuel
pump is to:
allow the strainer to be

cleaned without securing
the boiler
A dra fan located between

the boiler and chimney is
used in a:
induced dra system

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The open feed water heater

is located:
above the feed water pumps

Number ____ fuel oil must

be heated in order to be
pumped.
6
Pulverized coal has the

consistency of talcum
powder so that it:
can come in closer contact

with the oxygen for
complete combus on
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Dra is defined as a
difference in pressure that
causes:
Air or gasses to flow

Air is mixed inside the

burner register in a:
high-pressure gas system

Natural dra is produced by

a:
difference in temperature of
a column of gas inside the
chimney from a column air
outside the chimney
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Pulverized coal is burned in

_______ in the furnace.
suspension
Gas leaks should be located

and repaired by a:
gas company representa ve

If a boiler that was online is

down because of low steam
pressure, the cause is:
either a flame failure or low-

water condi on
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When performing a
hydrosta c test the pressure
on the boiler should be
increased to:
1½ Times the safety valve

se ng
Exam 3 Boiler Room
Term 68 Systems Definition 68
A furnace explosion can be

caused by:
an accumula on of
combus ble gases
The ASME code requires

that boilers be inspected
internally and externally
every:
year
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When someone finds an

unsafe condi on in a plant,
that person should report it
to:
The immediate supervisor

A fire that is caused by oil,

gas, grease, or paint would
be classified as a class:
B fire
The low-water fuel cut off

control should be blown
down:
once a shi
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The automa c city water

make up valve found on an
open feed water heater is
used to:
maintain a water level in the

feed water heater if there
are insufficient condensate
The purpose of a feed water

regulator is to:
maintain a consistent water

level in the boiler
Exam 4: Steam & Water
Accessories
The sequence of three

numbers found on the data
plate a ached to a
reciproca ng feed water
pump indicates the:
diameter of steam piston,

diameter of water piston,
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A reciproca ng feed water

pump must have a safety
relief valve located between
the:
pump and the discharge

valve
Accessories
An economizer is used in
large boiler plants to heat:
Feed water using gases of

combus on
Accessories
Centrifugal feed water

pumps can be started with
their discharge valves:
Open or closed
Accessories
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Water temperature that is

too high in the open feed
water heater could cause:
The feed water pump to

become steam bound
Accessories
Water temperature that is

too low in the open feed
water heater could cause:
oxygen pi ng in the boiler

Exam 4: Steam &
Water
Accessories
In a low pressure gas burner,

a __________ shuts off the
gas supply if a li le water
condi on exists.
manual reset valve

Exam 5: Fuel Burning
Equipment
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An indica on of a dirty fuel

oil strainer would be
________ across the
strainer.
A large pressure drop

Duplex strainers are found

on ___________ of the fuel
oil pump.
both the suc on and

discharge sides
Equipment
Fuel oil heaters must be

used when burning number
____ fuel oil.
6
Equipment
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A gas pressure regulator is

used to control the:
desired pressure at the

burner
Equipment
A solenoid valve is a direct

ac ng valve in the gas
system and is used:
as an automa c gas shut off

valve
Exam 5: Fuel Burning Equipment
Blowers are used in high-

pressure gas system to:
supply air for combus on

Equipment
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The air-to-gas ra o is
maintained by a:
Air damper, bu erfly valve,

modula ng motor and
linkage
Equipment
The gas pressure reducing

valve in the low pressure gas
system produces the gas
pressure to:
Zero PSI
Equipment
Boilers are equipped with a

combina on gas/fuel oil
burner for:
more flexible opera on

Equipment
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Pulverized coal burns:
in suspension
Equipment
The volume of gas to the

burner in a high-pressure
gas system is controlled by
a:
bu erfly valve
Exam 5: Fuel
Burning
In order to burn 1 lb of fuel,

approximately ______ lb of
air is needed.
15
Exam 6: Dra
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Dra is measured in:
inches or tenths of an inch

of a ver cal water column
Exam 6: Dra
To reduce the heat loss of

flue gas going to the
chimney, boilers are
equipped with:
economizers and air heaters

Exam 6: Dra
The amount of dra

available in a natural dra
system is dependent on the:
height of the chimney

Exam 6: Dra
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The gases of combus on

leaving a boiler that has
natural dra are controlled
by:
outlet dampers
Rank refers to the _______

of the coal.
degree of hardness
Exam 7: Combus on
Bituminous coal has a high

_______ content.
vola le
Exam 7: Combus on
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Anthracite coal has a high

________ content.
carbon
Exam 7: Combus on
_______ coal is the type of

coal most likely to have
problems with spontaneous
combus on when being
stockpiled.
Bituminous
Exam 7: Combus on
Air that controls the

combus on efficiency is:
secondary air
Exam 7: Combus on
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Air supply to the burner that

is more than the theore cal
amount needed to burn fuel
is:
excess air
Exam 7: Combus on
Air needed for the

combus on of fuel is made
up of approximately ____%
oxygen and ____% nitrogen.
21; 79
Exam 7: Combus on
Number ____ fuel oil must

be heated to reach the
required temperature for
combus on.
6
Exam 7: Combus on
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Higher numbered fuel oil's

produce ______ lower
number fuel oils.
more BTU per gallon then

Exam 7:Term
Combus
107
on Definition 107
The hea ng value of a fuel is

expressed in:
Bri sh thermal units (BTU)

Exam 7: Combus on
The on / off pressure control

must be connected to the:

side of the boiler
Exam 8: Combus on
Controls
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A steam siphon ensures that

______ does not enter the
boiler pressure control.
steam
Exam 8: Combus on
Controls
Mercury-tube pressure
control will only be accurate
when it is installed:
in a ver cal posi on

Exam 8:Term
Combus
111
on Definition 111
The two scales found on the

boiler pressure control are
used to:
set the opera ng steam

pressure range of the boiler
Exam 8: Combus on
Controls
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The purpose of the boiler

modula ng pressure control
is to:
regulate the high and low

firing rates of the burner
Exam 8: Combus on
Controls
To eliminate the danger of a

furnace explosion deeming
start up, the firing sequence
must first allow for:
a pre-purge period
Exam 8: Combus on
Controls
The purpose of the scanner

is to provide:
both the pilot & the main

flame
Exam 8: Combus on
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The posi oning combus on

control system used on older
boilers cannot func on
without:
Air pressure
The metering combus on

control system is sensi ve to
changes in:
steam flow and pressure

Exam 8: Combus on
Controls
The posi oning combus on

control system is sensi ve to
changes in the:
steam header
Exam 8:
Combus on
Controls
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Absolute pressure is equal

to:
gauge pressure plus

atmospheric pressure
Exam 9:Term
Instruments
119 Definition 119
A boiler steam pressure

gauge should have a range
of:
1&1/2 to 2 mes the safety

valve se ng
Exam 9: Instruments
The boiler steam pressure

gauge must be connected to
the _______ of the boiler.

side
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The boiler steam pressure

gauge is protected from high
temperatures by:
A siphon
Exam 9:Term
Instruments
122 Definition 122
Liquids in a tank maybe

measured from a remote
loca on using a:
pneumercator
Exam 9: Instruments
The rotameter flow meter

consists of a:
float in a tapered tube

Exam 9:
Instruments
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Boiler water must be

condi oned to prevent:
forma on of scale, oxygen

pi ng, & carryover
Exam 10: Boiler Water
Treatment
Boiler water having high

alkalinity could develop:
caus c embri lement

Treatment
Deposits of calcium and

magnesium carbonate on
the boiler hea ng surface
cause:
scale
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Cracking of the boiler metal

along the seams and tube
ends is caused by:
caus c embri lement

Exam 10:Term
Boiler
128
Water Definition 128
Chemicals added to the

boiler water change the
scale-forming salts into:
A non-adhering sludge
Exam 10:Term
Boiler
129
Oxygen in the boiler will

cause:
pi ng of boiler metal
Treatment
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Oxygen present in the boiler

water is removed by:
hea ng the feed water and

using sodium sulfite
Treatment
The frequency of blowing

down a steam boiler is best
ascertained by the:
daily tes ng of boiler water

Exam 10:Term
Boiler
132
Closer control of boiler

water chemical
concentra ons is maintained
by:
con nuous blow downs
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When taking over a shi , the

boiler operator must first
check:
The water level on all boilers

that are on the line by
blowing down the water
column and gauge glass
Exam 11: Steam Boiler
The low water fuel cut off

control can be tested:
by blowing down the low-

water fuel cut off or allowing
the water level in the boiler
to drop
Exam 11:Term
Steam
135 Boiler Definition 135
The purpose of a flame

failure control is to protect
the boiler from:
A possible furnace explosion

Opera on
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A er establishing the proper

boiler water level, the
burner may be lit a er:
purging the furnace

Opera on
The automa c non-return

valve on a boiler being cut in
on a line should be open to
when the steam pressure on
the boiler reaches:
75% to 85% of the line

pressure
It is good opera ng
procedure to test the safety
valve on an incoming boiler
by hand:
before the boiler is cut in on

the line
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When cu ng a boiler in on a
line equipped with two hand
operated steam stop valves,
the pressure on the boiler
should be ______ line
pressure.
slightly lower than. (75% to

Boilers equipped with a

superheater must be
protected during warm-up
by:
keeping the superheater

drain valve open un l the
boiler is cut in on the line
Superheaters are prevented

from overhea ng by the
circula on of:
steam
Opera on
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When the steam pressure in

the boiler has dropped to 10
psi or 15 psi the ______
should be opened.
boiler vent
Opera on
A er a boiler has had major

repair work made on its
steam or water side or has
developed a low-water
condi on, it should be
subjected to:
a hydrosta c test
Flame failure controls use a:
flame scanner
Opera on
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If there is a danger of the

boiler freezing, the boiler
should be laid up:
completely dry
Exam 11:Term
Steam
146
Boiler Definition 146
A low water fuel cut off:
shuts off the fuel supply

Opera on
A boiler that has

experienced a low water
condi on should be:
Thoroughly examined for

signs of overhea ng
& Hydrosta c tested
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A high water level condi on

in the boiler can be
corrected by using:
bo om blow down
Exam 11: Steam
Boiler Opera on
High pressure steam boilers generally

operate at pressures
Above 15 psi and over 6 boiler

horsepower
Sample Test
Pressure gauges should never have a

range less than
1½ mes the safety valve set pressure

Sample Test
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A er water is blown out of a siphon,

why should live steam never be
allowed to enter a Bourdin tube?
Live steam will damage the pressure

gauge
Sample Test
All of the following are essen al to

maintain the proper fuel oil pressure
with fuel oil accessories EXCEPT
Obtaining the correct difference in
pressure inside and outside the boiler.
Sample Test
Which of the following could be

dangerous to safe opera on of a low
pressure boiler?
Adding water to an opera ng boiler

when the water level cannot be seen in
the gauge glass tube
Sample Test
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Which of the following is best if a low-

pressure boiler does not have an air
vent?
Vent the boiler with the try cocks

Sample Test
What is the purpose of an evapora on

test on a low pressure boiler?
To test the low water cutoff control

Sample Test
Following flame failure, controls must

de-energize fuel and igni on circuits
Within 4 seconds
Sample Test
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How can an operator prevent damage

to the tubes while using a cleaner to
remove scale from boiler tubes?
Never allow the cleaner to stay in one

place
Sample Test
In a steam boiler, which of the

following should never be placed
between the safety relief valve and the
boiler?
A shut-off valve
Sample Test
Which of these should be used on live

electrical fires?
Class C ex nguishers
Sample Test
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If certain grades of fuel oil are not

preheated properly, they may cause
Poor combus on and high fuel

consump on
Sample Test
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A low-pressure steam boiler has a

Exam 1 Steam Boilers

In a ﬁre tube boiler, the heat and gases

through the tubes

A ﬁre tube boiler may be used:

in high or low pressure plants

Because of the large volume of water, the

a ﬁre tube boiler

A horizontal return tubular (HRT) boiler is:

ﬁre tube boiler

The comparison, or ra o, of heat

The steam and water drum of

Ver cal ﬁre tube boilers require:

high ceilings, less ﬂoor space and the use of

In a water tube boiler, the heat and

around the tubes

The ___________ boiler has a

The mudroom is the lowest part of the

water tube boiler

Boiler plates and stay bolts are

Safety valve connections must be

Answer American society of

The most important fitting on a

To prevent failure from pressure

A safety valve will:

prevent the boiler from exceeding its MAWP

Safety valves are designed to:

Super heater safety valves are set to

before the main safety valves are opened

When testing a safety valve by

at least 75% of the popping

Any repairs to a safety valve

safety valve manufacturer or

The se ng or adjus ng of a safety

qualiﬁed person who is familiar with the

If it is necessary to test the

an accumulation test is put

The relieving capacity of a safety

pounds of steam per hour

The main purpose of a water column is

reduce turbulence in the gauge glass and to

The water column and gauge glass

A steam pressure gauge is calibrated in:

pounds per square inch (PSI)

A siphon protects the steam pressure

high temperature of steam

The pressure at the base of a ver cal

The boiler vent is located at the:

highest part of the steam

The boiler vent is open when

there is 10 to 15 psi of steam

Saturated steam is steam at:

its corresponding temperature and pressure

When steam is superheated the:

temperature increases with no increase in

Soot should be:

removed from boiler tubes for be er heat

Exam 2 Steam Boilers &

Boilers in ba ery equipped with

two main steam stop valves

Main boiler stop valves must be:

os&y gate (outside stem &