Hot Water Boiler Plant Water Test
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Who usually performs the boiler plant rounds?

  • The water treatment operator
  • The assistant shift engineer
  • The shift engineer (correct)
  • The site manager
  • What indicates corrosion in the condensate return system?

  • Rusty colored condensate (correct)
  • Clear condensate
  • Dark colored condensate
  • Foamy condensate
  • What should be checked in the water treatment area of the power plant?

  • Steam pressure and temperature
  • Boiler water level and condensate tanks
  • Standby pump readiness
  • Pumps for vibration, noise, discharge pressure, and leaks (correct)
  • What should be the deaerated water temperature if a deaerator operates at 200 kPa absolute?

    <p>$120.23°C$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the boiler pressure related to the main steam header pressure?

    <p>Near the same pressure as the steam header</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of having a handover discussion with the previous shift members?

    <p>To inform the previous shift members about the current state of the power plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should engineers returning to shift after a set of days off read the log book?

    <p>Prior to the start of their shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'doing rounds' refer to in the context of a power plant?

    <p>Becoming familiar with the operating condition of all plant equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>More often for critical equipment and less often for less critical equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common activity after reading the log book and completing the shift handover?

    <p>Conducting inspections of critical equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked to ensure the expansion tank is at the correct level?

    <p>Level of water in the gauge glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component should be observed to confirm proper pump operation?

    <p>Circulating pumps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to drive most automatic valves and damper positioners, including those found on boilers?

    <p>Compressed air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be ready to start without delay in the event of a power failure?

    <p>Standby generator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be absorbed with special materials if spilled during routine rounds?

    <p>Lube oil, fuel oil, and glycol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the area cannot be immediately cleaned?

    <p>Put up traffic cones or safety ribbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with rags, tools, hoses, brooms, and extension cords that may be tripping hazards?

    <p>Return them to proper locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with used rags?

    <p>Segregate them for disposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency of blowing down the water column and gauge glass on smaller high-pressure boilers?

    <p>Every shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if gauge glass isolation valves are of the safety ball check type?

    <p>Partially close them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sure indication that a steam trap has failed?

    <p>Constant flow of steam from the test valve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can an operator directly check the operation of a steam trap with a test valve?

    <p>Close the isolation valve downstream of the trap and open the test valve downstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause condensate to flood heat exchangers and impede heat transfer?

    <p>Traps that are plugged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are most steam traps checked if they are not installed with test valves?

    <p>By comparing inlet and outlet temperatures with an infrared thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one indication of a failed steam trap?

    <p>Constant steam issuing from condensate return tank vents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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