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?

$120.23°C$ Signup and view all the answers

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

Near the same pressure as the steam header Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Prior to the start of their shift Signup and view all the answers

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

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 and the type of shift rotation?

More often for critical equipment and less often for less critical equipment Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting inspections of critical equipment Signup and view all the answers

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

Level of water in the gauge glass Signup and view all the answers

Which component should be observed to confirm proper pump operation?

Circulating pumps Signup and view all the answers

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

Compressed air Signup and view all the answers

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

Standby generator Signup and view all the answers

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

Lube oil, fuel oil, and glycol Signup and view all the answers

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

Put up traffic cones or safety ribbons Signup and view all the answers

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

Return them to proper locations Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with used rags?

Segregate them for disposal 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?

Every shift Signup and view all the answers

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

Partially close them Signup and view all the answers

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

Constant flow of steam from the test valve Signup and view all the answers

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

Close the isolation valve downstream of the trap and open the test valve downstream Signup and view all the answers

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

Traps that are plugged Signup and view all the answers

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

By comparing inlet and outlet temperatures with an infrared thermometer Signup and view all the answers

What is one indication of a failed steam trap?

Constant steam issuing from condensate return tank vents Signup and view all the answers