Hot Water Boiler Plant Rounds Quiz

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What should be the level of water in the expansion tank?

About halfway in the gauge glass (correct)

At the top of the gauge glass

About one-quarter in the gauge glass

About three-quarters in the gauge glass

What could be a cause of abnormally high flue gas temperature?

Excessive draft loss

Dirty expansion tank water

Insufficient combustion air supply (correct)

Low boiler temperature

What is the purpose of ensuring unobstructed air openings into the boiler room?

To supply ventilation and combustion air (correct)

To regulate the boiler temperature

To prevent fireside obstruction

To control the flue gas temperature

Why is it important to check the electrolyte levels in the batteries of the standby generator?

To ensure the generator starts without delay in a power failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of overall housekeeping during routine rounds in the power plant?

To promote a safe work environment Signup and view all the answers

What is considered essential prior to the start of a shift for operators?

Having a handover discussion with the previous shift members Signup and view all the answers

What should Engineers returning to shift after a set of days off do?

Read the log book as far back as the last time they took charge of the plant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'doing rounds' refer to in the context of the text?

Immediately becoming familiar with the operating condition of all plant equipment Signup and view all the answers

How often may a complete set of rounds be done depending on the complexity of the plant?

Varies depending on the complexity of the plant Signup and view all the answers

When should Power Engineers coming on shift immediately become familiar with the operating condition of all plant equipment?

Immediately upon coming on shift Signup and view all the answers

Who usually performs the boiler plant rounds?

The shift engineer Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of rusty colored condensate in the condensate receiver indicate?

Corrosion in the condensate return system Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked in the boiler feed pumps during the rounds?

Vibration, unusual noise, leaks, and discharge pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal operating pressure range for deaerators?

100 - 600 kPa Signup and view all the answers

What should be present in the brine tank of sodium zeolite softeners?

Un-dissolved lumps of salt Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with materials that are not identifiable?

Segregate them for safe disposal Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to assess lighting in the plant?

Check for burned out luminaires and report to the shift engineer Signup and view all the answers

When should a water column blowdown be completed?

At the beginning of every shift Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of isolating gauge glass in the water column with isolation valves?

To prevent steam from flowing through the gauge glass Signup and view all the answers

Why should gauge glasses be renewed if they become obscured by internal corrosion or deposits?

To avoid damage to the water column Signup and view all the answers