20 Questions
What is the purpose of boiler fittings?
To aid in efficient and uninterrupted boiler operation
Which of the following is an example of a boiler fitting?
Blowdown valve
What code requirements must boiler fittings comply with in Canada?
CSA B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code
What happens to fittings that are applied inappropriately to a boiler?
They fail under pressure
In which category of boilers will the required fittings be discussed in this chapter?
Power Boilers
What is the function of the gauge glass as a boiler fitting?
To monitor the water level in the boiler
What is required for all pressure fittings according to the CSA B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code?
Registration as pressure components if designed for service at pressures greater than 103 kPa and temperatures above 65°C
What is the purpose of the Canadian Registration Number (CRN) issued to pressure fittings?
To provide evidence of suitability for pressure service
Why must fittings be clearly marked or identified according to the text?
To provide information about the operating temperature and pressure rating
Which ASME code addresses design and fabrication requirements for high-pressure plant piping installations?
ASME BPVC I Power Boilers
Which category of high-pressure plant piping does ASME BPVC I PG 53 and ASME B31.1 divide into three categories?
Boiler external piping
For which type of installations does ASME B31.9 have jurisdiction?
Low-pressure steam and hot water installations
What does ASME B31.1 code cover?
Design and fabrication of nonboiler external piping
What type of boilers are covered under ASME BPVC I?
High-pressure, high-temperature hot water boilers
Where can specific rules for different boiler designs be found in ASME BPVC I?
Part PG
What is the jurisdiction of ASME B31.1 code with regards to pressure relief piping?
Administrative and technical jurisdiction over the design and fabrication
Which power boilers are of greatest interest to the Fourth Class Power Engineer?
High-pressure steam boilers, high-pressure, high-temperature hot water boilers, electric boilers
Where can the construction and design requirements for all types of power boilers be found in ASME BPVC I?
Part PG
What do heating boilers generate according to ASME IV HG-101.1(a)?
Steam or other vapor at a pressure not exceeding 100 kPa
What does ASME BPVC IV cover the design and construction of?
Steam heating boilers, hot water heating boilers, hot water supply boilers, hot water heaters
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