15 Questions
What are the critical elements that must be placed in service prior to lighting the boiler?
Feedwater, fuel, and combustion air systems
What should be confirmed about the valves in the water line from the source?
Manually verify that they are open
What should be ensured about the bypass valves around automatic control valves?
They are closed
What should be confirmed about the boiler feedwater pumps?
They are in service and operating parameters are within range
What should be verified about the deaerator level?
It is at set point and corresponding valves are positioned for service
What should be checked regarding the raw and treated water tanks?
Confirm that they are at their proper levels
What must power engineers be familiar with?
Two main fuel types
What should be verified for the natural gas startup ignition sequence?
The position of each valve in the gas train
What should be checked at the fuel oil supply tank before starting the fuel oil system?
The level of the fuel tank
What should be done if excessive pressure drop is observed across the fuel filter for the fuel oil system?
Stop and isolate the fuel supply pumps
What should be confirmed when placing a fuel oil system in service?
Fuel oil flow is within range
What should be checked before starting the fan for combustion air?
The air dampers for free movement
What should be ensured for the combustion air opening equipped with dampers?
They are clean and free of frost
What should be checked after starting the draft fan for combustion air?
The furnace pressure and vibration in the motor
What should be ensured regarding debris near the fan openings or damper actuator?
No debris or tools have been left near the fan openings or damper actuator
Test your knowledge of the critical elements that must be placed in service before lighting a boiler or starting a boiler plant. This quiz covers the confirmation of the readiness of the feedwater system and other important components.
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