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What is the purpose of the CSA B149.3 Code?
What is the purpose of the CSA B149.3 Code?
- To cover appliances constructed and designed to meet an approved standard
- To certify burners installed on appliances with no approval standard
- To provide guidelines for the layout of combustion safety components on boilers (correct)
- To regulate the design and construction of natural gas fuel trains
Why do fuel trains differ as fuel pressures and firing capacity increase?
Why do fuel trains differ as fuel pressures and firing capacity increase?
- Because they need to meet different codes
- Due to changes in the construction and design codes
- Because they become more complex (correct)
- Because they are for smaller or larger capacity burners
What is the purpose of the natural gas fuel train shown in Figure 1?
What is the purpose of the natural gas fuel train shown in Figure 1?
- To demonstrate the layout of combustion safety components (correct)
- To show a single line diagram of a natural gas fuel train
- To explain the CSA B149.3 Code
- To illustrate the safety components found on boilers
Why does the CSA B149.3 Code not cover appliances that are constructed and designed to meet an approved standard?
Why does the CSA B149.3 Code not cover appliances that are constructed and designed to meet an approved standard?
According to the text, why do other fuel trains in the Fourth Class text differ from Figure 1?
According to the text, why do other fuel trains in the Fourth Class text differ from Figure 1?
What type of appliances does the CSA B149.3 Code cover?
What type of appliances does the CSA B149.3 Code cover?
Why is it important to preheat the fuel mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to preheat the fuel mentioned in the text?
What is the consequence of poor atomization of the fuel?
What is the consequence of poor atomization of the fuel?
What role does the low oil temperature cut-off play in burner operation?
What role does the low oil temperature cut-off play in burner operation?
What does the atomizing media pressure switch supervise in a steam or air atomized burner?
What does the atomizing media pressure switch supervise in a steam or air atomized burner?
What is one of the potential consequences if flames impinge on heat transfer surfaces or refractory due to poor flame patterns?
What is one of the potential consequences if flames impinge on heat transfer surfaces or refractory due to poor flame patterns?
Why is it important for atomizing media to be supervised by an interlock switch?
Why is it important for atomizing media to be supervised by an interlock switch?
What is the purpose of the safety vent valve in a fuel train system?
What is the purpose of the safety vent valve in a fuel train system?
What is the function of the pilot safety shut-off valves (SSOVs)?
What is the function of the pilot safety shut-off valves (SSOVs)?
What is the purpose of the main test firing valves?
What is the purpose of the main test firing valves?
What is the purpose of fuel pressure test ports in a fuel train system?
What is the purpose of fuel pressure test ports in a fuel train system?
Why are test firing valves often used as a fuel train isolation point?
Why are test firing valves often used as a fuel train isolation point?
What role does the inlet flow control valve (firing rate control) play in a fully modulating burner?
What role does the inlet flow control valve (firing rate control) play in a fully modulating burner?
Why are safety shut-off valves used in oil fuel trains?
Why are safety shut-off valves used in oil fuel trains?
What unique component might be found in a fuel oil train but not in a fuel gas train?
What unique component might be found in a fuel oil train but not in a fuel gas train?
Why are filters used in oil fuel trains instead of strainers?
Why are filters used in oil fuel trains instead of strainers?
What is a key function of low oil temperature cut-off switch in an oil fuel train?
What is a key function of low oil temperature cut-off switch in an oil fuel train?
What component diverts excessive oil pressure back to the oil tank or suction line in an oil fuel train?
What component diverts excessive oil pressure back to the oil tank or suction line in an oil fuel train?
What is the purpose of the fuel strainer (B) in the natural gas fuel train?
What is the purpose of the fuel strainer (B) in the natural gas fuel train?
Where should the low gas pressure safety device be installed for appliances with inputs in excess of 120 kW (400,000 Btuh), according to CSA B149.3?
Where should the low gas pressure safety device be installed for appliances with inputs in excess of 120 kW (400,000 Btuh), according to CSA B149.3?
What is the main function of the pressure relief valves (D) in the fuel train system?
What is the main function of the pressure relief valves (D) in the fuel train system?
Where should the high gas pressure safety device be installed if an outlet pressure adjustment of the pressure regulator results in unsafe operation, according to CSA B149.3?
Where should the high gas pressure safety device be installed if an outlet pressure adjustment of the pressure regulator results in unsafe operation, according to CSA B149.3?
What is the role of Main Fuel Safety Shut-Off Valves (SSOVs) (F) in the fuel supply system?
What is the role of Main Fuel Safety Shut-Off Valves (SSOVs) (F) in the fuel supply system?
What is a significant function of Low (PSLL) and High (PSHH) Gas Pressure Cut-off Switches (E and H) in a fuel train system?
What is a significant function of Low (PSLL) and High (PSHH) Gas Pressure Cut-off Switches (E and H) in a fuel train system?
What is a key role performed by Main SSOVs in a fuel supply system?
What is a key role performed by Main SSOVs in a fuel supply system?
According to CSA B149.3, where should a low gas pressure safety device be installed for appliances with inputs in excess of 120 kW (400,000 Btuh)?
According to CSA B149.3, where should a low gas pressure safety device be installed for appliances with inputs in excess of 120 kW (400,000 Btuh)?
What is a primary function of Fuel Pressure Regulators (C) in a natural gas fuel train system?
What is a primary function of Fuel Pressure Regulators (C) in a natural gas fuel train system?
What is a significant role performed by Manual Shut-Off Valves (A and K) in a natural gas fuel train system?
What is a significant role performed by Manual Shut-Off Valves (A and K) in a natural gas fuel train system?
What is a primary safety function carried out by Automatic Fuel Safety Shut-Off Valves in a natural gas fuel train system?
What is a primary safety function carried out by Automatic Fuel Safety Shut-Off Valves in a natural gas fuel train system?