Hot Water Boiler Startup Procedures

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What does the objective cover?

  • Furnace purge and ignition only
  • Site-specific standard operating procedures
  • Main steps for purging the furnace
  • Starting a hot water boiler (correct)

Where can you find an excellent reference for heating boiler operating practices?

  • Compressed air systems
  • ASME VI Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers (correct)
  • Site-specific standard operating procedures
  • Boiler manufacturer's operating procedures

What should be done if the heating system has only one boiler?

  • Prepare the boiler plant auxiliaries
  • The entire system should be heated simultaneously from a cold start (correct)
  • Review the manufacturer recommendations for burner and boiler startup
  • Ensure the boiler control switch is in the “off” position

What should be reviewed for burner and boiler startup?

<p>Manufacturer recommendations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system preparations are discussed in the previous chapter?

<p>Plant preparations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to the boiler control switch before startup?

<p>Ensure it is in the “off” position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the auxiliaries that should be prepared?

<p>Boiler water circulating pumps and combustion air system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be opened if applicable?

<p>Boiler return and supply valves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to supply power to the boiler?

<p>Open the main disconnect switch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of allowing at least 5 minutes for the furnace to purge naturally?

<p>To provide enough time for the furnace to purge naturally (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after the pilot flame is established?

<p>Open the main burner test firing valve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to raise the water temperature slowly while operating the boiler at low fire?

<p>To prevent differential expansion between furnace tube and firetubes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked when the burner shuts down?

<p>The water pressure on the tridicator gauge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cutting in' refer to in the context of hot water boilers?

<p>Adding a previously non-operating boiler to an already operating system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a common expansion tank is used for all boilers during warm-up?

<p>Keep stop valves in the supply and return lines to the boiler closed during warmup (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be ensured when warming up a cold boiler with a common expansion tank?

<p>Maintain a minimal air cushion in the tank (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when the temperature of the boiler water reaches the temperature of the water in the supply main?

<p>Slightly open the stop valve on the boiler outlet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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