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The task of visually inspecting flames for pattern/position, fouling, or flame impingement is part of which area of the process technician's responsibilities?
The task of visually inspecting flames for pattern/position, fouling, or flame impingement is part of which area of the process technician's responsibilities?
- Monitoring the combustion air system
- Monitoring the feedwater system
- Miscellaneous related boiler duties
- Monitoring the fuel/burner system (correct)
How do pressure safety valves (PSVs) work?
How do pressure safety valves (PSVs) work?
- They open gradually as pressure rises above their relief setting and continue to open further as pressure continues to rise.
- They close automatically whenever pressure rises above their relief setting.
- They open fully upon reaching their maximum pressure setting, preventing catastrophic pressure failure events to vessels. (correct)
- They open periodically throughout the day to prevent overpressure situations from developing.
For purchased steam supplies, what is used to protect the site’s steam system from catastrophic failures that might cause a rapid depressurization of both systems?
For purchased steam supplies, what is used to protect the site’s steam system from catastrophic failures that might cause a rapid depressurization of both systems?
- A two-way/isolation valve
- A breakaway safety valve
- A one-way/isolation valve (correct)
- A semi-open filter valve
As steam in the header is used, what is used to supply additional steam to the system?
As steam in the header is used, what is used to supply additional steam to the system?
The task of sampling/testing boiler continuous blowdown for contaminants falls under which area of the process technician's responsibilities?
The task of sampling/testing boiler continuous blowdown for contaminants falls under which area of the process technician's responsibilities?
Why must feedwater pumps maintain a minimum level of discharge pressure?
Why must feedwater pumps maintain a minimum level of discharge pressure?
If a “bubble” of steam collapses suddenly, the impact and resulting noise from the energy of water rushing to occupy that space throughout the entire system is called ________.
If a “bubble” of steam collapses suddenly, the impact and resulting noise from the energy of water rushing to occupy that space throughout the entire system is called ________.
Superheated steam with a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 175 degrees Celsius) is labeled ________.
Superheated steam with a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 175 degrees Celsius) is labeled ________.
Which of the following is used to aid the combustion process in a combustion control system?
Which of the following is used to aid the combustion process in a combustion control system?
According to statistics, when do furnaces experience the most hazardous operating conditions?
According to statistics, when do furnaces experience the most hazardous operating conditions?
What do all turbines include for quick response in the event of governor failure?
What do all turbines include for quick response in the event of governor failure?
How does an attemperator function in a pressure-reducing station to reduce the steam temperature difference of the two steam headers?
How does an attemperator function in a pressure-reducing station to reduce the steam temperature difference of the two steam headers?
What are the U-shaped additions to steam system pipelines that allow for movement in heating and cooling events associated with system startup and shutdown?
What are the U-shaped additions to steam system pipelines that allow for movement in heating and cooling events associated with system startup and shutdown?
Why are deaerators always located at higher elevations than boiler feedwater pumps in the system?
Why are deaerators always located at higher elevations than boiler feedwater pumps in the system?
Besides regional utility companies, what is another potential source of purchased steam?
Besides regional utility companies, what is another potential source of purchased steam?
What device can help process technicians measure the temperature of a stream exiting the trap connected to a condensate return header?
What device can help process technicians measure the temperature of a stream exiting the trap connected to a condensate return header?
What are the two major water contaminants of concern for boiler operation?
What are the two major water contaminants of concern for boiler operation?
What is used to separate oxygen and other noncondensable gases from storage tank water for use in a steam system?
What is used to separate oxygen and other noncondensable gases from storage tank water for use in a steam system?
The task of checking steam drum level site glasses for clear level indication or leaks is part of which area of the process technician's responsibilities?
The task of checking steam drum level site glasses for clear level indication or leaks is part of which area of the process technician's responsibilities?
Besides its primary function of removing oxygen and other noncondensables, what is a function of a deaerator?
Besides its primary function of removing oxygen and other noncondensables, what is a function of a deaerator?
In the event of the total loss of combustion air causing furnace fires to be extinguished, which action should be taken?
In the event of the total loss of combustion air causing furnace fires to be extinguished, which action should be taken?
What do open steam systems use to transfer steam across an industrial site for various purposes?
What do open steam systems use to transfer steam across an industrial site for various purposes?
What is used for periodically testing condensate stream samples for contamination by impurities?
What is used for periodically testing condensate stream samples for contamination by impurities?
What is steaming-out or steam clearing?
What is steaming-out or steam clearing?
What can cause inline condensation and excessive trapping in a steam system as a result of missing insulation and jacketing?
What can cause inline condensation and excessive trapping in a steam system as a result of missing insulation and jacketing?
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Capital of France (example flashcard)
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