Scanner Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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What is the purpose of regularly scheduled checks on safety devices in a boiler plant?

  • To increase the temperature of the boiler plant
  • To check the water level in the boiler plant
  • To ensure the safety and reliability of the boiler plant (correct)
  • To decrease the efficiency of the boiler plant

According to ASME CSD-1, how often should the flame failure detection systems be checked?

  • Yearly
  • Weekly (correct)
  • Daily
  • Monthly

When should the tests on flame failure detection systems be performed?

  • After the boiler has been turned off for at least 24 hours
  • While the boiler is operating (correct)
  • Only during emergency situations
  • During the annual maintenance shutdown

What precaution is given when testing flame safeguard devices on a boiler?

<p>Follow the manufacturer's testing instructions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should operators always consult regarding the testing and maintenance of safety limit controls?

<p>The operating manual supplied by the boiler manufacturer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the test for Gas Burner with Electronic Flame Rod and Continuous Pilot is successful?

<p>Reset the combustion controls and light the main burner by slowly opening the main burner test firing valve. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the time taken for the safety shut-off valve to close when performing a specific test on a Gas Burner with an Electronic Flame Rod and Continuous Pilot?

<p>Four seconds or less. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done before closing the pilot burner test firing valve to prevent a furnace explosion?

<p>Close the main burner test firing valve. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the response of the programmed combustion control when checking the main flame failure response?

<p>It waits for manual reset after a post-purge period. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important maintenance practice for older programmed combustion controls using drum control sequencers?

<p>Blow out accumulated dust occasionally. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency for testing the low gas pressure cut-off switch according to ASME CSD-1?

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

What can be used to test airflow proving switches as per the text?

<p>Pipe unions or three-way valves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often should safety and safety relief valves in a hot water heating boiler be tested, according to Table 1?

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

What happens if the scanner fires excessively when exposed to ambient light, based on the text?

<p>It must be replaced (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should manual try lever tests be performed on safety valves in steam power boilers?

<p>Annually, prior to start of heating season (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an accumulation test for a safety valve?

<p>To determine the installed valve capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a similarity between an accumulation test and a pop test?

<p>Both involve installing a calibrated pressure gauge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to ASME guidelines, what should be kept in service during an accumulation test?

<p>The feedwater system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum acceptable pressure during an accumulation test for a boiler with a MAWP of 1200 kPa and a safety valve set to 1150 kPa?

<p>$1258$ kPa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ASME BPVC IV Part HG-400.1(e) specify regarding safety valve capacity for steam boilers?

<p>The pressure cannot rise more than 5 psi (35 kPa) above the MAWP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting a pop test on a safety valve?

<p>To check the opening and reseating pressures to identify defective valves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must the safety valve not be opened with the hand lifting gear when the steam pressure is less than 75% of the set pressure?

<p>To prevent damage to the lifting device and ensure debris is blown away from the valve seat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a safety valve fails to open at the required popping pressure during a pop test?

<p>Shut off the burner and release the steam pressure slowly, then apply the try lever test (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to ASME BPVC IV, Part HG-401.1, what should be done if a safety valve does not open in the 13 to 17 psi range (85 to 115 kPa)?

<p>Replace the safety valve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceptable range of reseat pressures for a low-pressure steam boiler safety valve that pops open at 95 kPa?

<p>65 to 80 kPa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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