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Who usually performs the boiler plant rounds?
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?
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?
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?
What should be the deaerated water temperature if a deaerator operates at 200 kPa absolute?
How is the boiler pressure related to the main steam header pressure?
How is the boiler pressure related to the main steam header pressure?
What is the purpose of having a handover discussion with the previous shift members?
What is the purpose of having a handover discussion with the previous shift members?
When should engineers returning to shift after a set of days off read the log book?
When should engineers returning to shift after a set of days off read the log book?
What does 'doing rounds' refer to in the context of a power plant?
What does 'doing rounds' refer to in the context of a power plant?
How often may a complete set of rounds be done depending on the complexity of the plant and the type of shift rotation?
How often may a complete set of rounds be done depending on the complexity of the plant and the type of shift rotation?
What is a common activity after reading the log book and completing the shift handover?
What is a common activity after reading the log book and completing the shift handover?
What should be checked to ensure the expansion tank is at the correct level?
What should be checked to ensure the expansion tank is at the correct level?
Which component should be observed to confirm proper pump operation?
Which component should be observed to confirm proper pump operation?
What is used to drive most automatic valves and damper positioners, including those found on boilers?
What is used to drive most automatic valves and damper positioners, including those found on boilers?
What must be ready to start without delay in the event of a power failure?
What must be ready to start without delay in the event of a power failure?
What should be absorbed with special materials if spilled during routine rounds?
What should be absorbed with special materials if spilled during routine rounds?
What should be done if the area cannot be immediately cleaned?
What should be done if the area cannot be immediately cleaned?
What should be done with rags, tools, hoses, brooms, and extension cords that may be tripping hazards?
What should be done with rags, tools, hoses, brooms, and extension cords that may be tripping hazards?
What should be done with used rags?
What should be done with used rags?
What is the recommended frequency of blowing down the water column and gauge glass on smaller high-pressure boilers?
What is the recommended frequency of blowing down the water column and gauge glass on smaller high-pressure boilers?
What should be done if gauge glass isolation valves are of the safety ball check type?
What should be done if gauge glass isolation valves are of the safety ball check type?
What is a sure indication that a steam trap has failed?
What is a sure indication that a steam trap has failed?
How can an operator directly check the operation of a steam trap with a test valve?
How can an operator directly check the operation of a steam trap with a test valve?
What can cause condensate to flood heat exchangers and impede heat transfer?
What can cause condensate to flood heat exchangers and impede heat transfer?
How are most steam traps checked if they are not installed with test valves?
How are most steam traps checked if they are not installed with test valves?
What is one indication of a failed steam trap?
What is one indication of a failed steam trap?
