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What must the Power Engineer monitor during the startup of a steam boiler?
What must the Power Engineer monitor during the startup of a steam boiler?
- Furnace purge, ignition, and main burner light off (correct)
- Boiler insulation, steam line color, and plant layout
- Fuel type, boiler material, and combustion chamber size
- Water temperature, boiler pressure, and steam flow rate
Which resource is recommended to refer to for starting, warming, and cutting in steam boilers?
Which resource is recommended to refer to for starting, warming, and cutting in steam boilers?
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines
- Manufacturer's guide for industrial equipment
- ASME I Power Boiler Code
- ASME VI Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers (correct)
What is imperative to prevent water hammer and its severe damage?
What is imperative to prevent water hammer and its severe damage?
- Increasing the temperature of the furnace purge
- Using a lower quality fuel for combustion
- Warming up the steam lines and headers before placing boilers in service (correct)
- Reducing the steam pressure inside the boiler
According to ASME VI, what should operators of single boiler steam heating systems warm up simultaneously?
According to ASME VI, what should operators of single boiler steam heating systems warm up simultaneously?
What should be done prior to firing the boiler during a simultaneous warm-up procedure?
What should be done prior to firing the boiler during a simultaneous warm-up procedure?
What must be ensured about the steam piping system during a boiler warm up?
What must be ensured about the steam piping system during a boiler warm up?
Which guidelines are recommended for the care of power boilers?
Which guidelines are recommended for the care of power boilers?
What type of valve is typically used as the block valve at the outlet of the boiler?
What type of valve is typically used as the block valve at the outlet of the boiler?
What is the purpose of opening the boiler drum vent during the warm-up procedure?
What is the purpose of opening the boiler drum vent during the warm-up procedure?
Why is it important to open low point system drains during the warm-up procedure?
Why is it important to open low point system drains during the warm-up procedure?
What should be done when the boiler pressure reaches 15 to 20 kPa?
What should be done when the boiler pressure reaches 15 to 20 kPa?
What is the purpose of raising the water temperature and pressure slowly by operating the boiler at low fire?
What is the purpose of raising the water temperature and pressure slowly by operating the boiler at low fire?
When should the superheater drains or vents be closed during the warm-up procedure?
When should the superheater drains or vents be closed during the warm-up procedure?
What should be done when the operating control reaches its cut-out point during warm-up?
What should be done when the operating control reaches its cut-out point during warm-up?
What is a common practice when warming up a steam header or main at the same time as the boiler?
What is a common practice when warming up a steam header or main at the same time as the boiler?
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