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What should be visually checked to ensure complete combustion in a boiler?
What should be visually checked to ensure complete combustion in a boiler?
- Circulating pumps
- Flame (correct)
- Auxiliary system checks
- Heating system checks
What should be monitored to ensure the hot water system circulating pump is operating within the expected range?
What should be monitored to ensure the hot water system circulating pump is operating within the expected range?
- Stuffing boxes
- Clean water flow to seals
- Mechanical seals
- Pump discharge pressure, suction pressure, and differential pressure (correct)
Which color flame indicates complete combustion in a typical natural gas flame?
Which color flame indicates complete combustion in a typical natural gas flame?
- Orange
- Black
- Blue (correct)
- Bright yellow
What should never be present on the tips of a light fuel oil (number 2 light oil) flame?
What should never be present on the tips of a light fuel oil (number 2 light oil) flame?
What should circulating pumps have adequate flow of to their seals for cooling, sealing, and lubrication?
What should circulating pumps have adequate flow of to their seals for cooling, sealing, and lubrication?
What should be done to prevent high pressure in a hot water boiler?
What should be done to prevent high pressure in a hot water boiler?
What should be monitored to determine when hot water boiler surfaces require cleaning?
What should be monitored to determine when hot water boiler surfaces require cleaning?
Why should the maximum operating temperature of hot water boiler water not exceed 120°C?
Why should the maximum operating temperature of hot water boiler water not exceed 120°C?
What is a critical step in steam boiler operation related to water level maintenance?
What is a critical step in steam boiler operation related to water level maintenance?
What should be visually checked in a boiler flame?
What should be visually checked in a boiler flame?
What is the purpose of the pressure differential required for safety valves?
What is the purpose of the pressure differential required for safety valves?
How should the high-pressure cut-off be set for power boilers?
How should the high-pressure cut-off be set for power boilers?
What should be observed once the boiler has been fired?
What should be observed once the boiler has been fired?
What does rising stack temperatures at a given firing rate indicate?
What does rising stack temperatures at a given firing rate indicate?
When should the stack temperature be monitored and recorded?
When should the stack temperature be monitored and recorded?
