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What must be raised to its ignition temperature for oil to burn?
What must be raised to its ignition temperature for oil to burn?
- Vaporization temperature (correct)
- Flash point
- Boiling point
- Combustion temperature
Why is it essential for the primary flame to not be overcooled?
Why is it essential for the primary flame to not be overcooled?
- To prevent fuel cracking
- To maintain stability in the combustion process (correct)
- To avoid carbon deposits on the quarl
- To ensure proper ignition of heavier hydrocarbons
What is the purpose of utilizing the radiated heat from the furnace flame?
What is the purpose of utilizing the radiated heat from the furnace flame?
- To increase the flash point of the fuel
- To bring lighter hydrocarbons to the ignition temperature (correct)
- To cool the hydrocarbon droplets
- To vaporize the oil quickly
Why is it important for the primary flame to just fill the refractory quarl?
Why is it important for the primary flame to just fill the refractory quarl?
What factor significantly influences the stability of the combustion process?
What factor significantly influences the stability of the combustion process?
What is the primary function of the swirl plate in a pressure jet burner?
What is the primary function of the swirl plate in a pressure jet burner?
Why is it essential that oxygen is supplied steadily and arranged to mix thoroughly with the burning fuel in the secondary flame?
Why is it essential that oxygen is supplied steadily and arranged to mix thoroughly with the burning fuel in the secondary flame?
What is the purpose of the orifice plate in a pressure jet burner?
What is the purpose of the orifice plate in a pressure jet burner?
What happens if the forward velocity of the air and oil exceeds the speed of flame propagation in the secondary flame?
What happens if the forward velocity of the air and oil exceeds the speed of flame propagation in the secondary flame?
What is the turndown ratio of a burner?
What is the turndown ratio of a burner?
