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How often should try lever tests be performed on power boilers operating below 2760 kPa?
How often should try lever tests be performed on power boilers operating below 2760 kPa?
- Every month
- Every three months
- Every six months (correct)
- Every year
What is the purpose of a try lever test for pressure relief valves?
What is the purpose of a try lever test for pressure relief valves?
- To determine if the valve is leaking
- To determine if the valve is faulty
- To determine if the valve will open at its set pressure
- To determine if the valve is fully closed (correct)
When should the try lever test be conducted for steam heating boilers?
When should the try lever test be conducted for steam heating boilers?
- When the boiler pressure is at least 35 kPa (correct)
- When the boiler pressure is at least 70 kPa
- When the boiler is not under any pressure
- When the boiler pressure is below 35 kPa
Where can detailed descriptions of pressure relief valve test procedures be found?
Where can detailed descriptions of pressure relief valve test procedures be found?
What is the minimum power boiler pressure required for conducting try lever tests?
What is the minimum power boiler pressure required for conducting try lever tests?
What should be done if the relief valve simmers after a try lever test?
What should be done if the relief valve simmers after a try lever test?
What should be done if the safety valve continues to simmer after operating the try lever two or three times?
What should be done if the safety valve continues to simmer after operating the try lever two or three times?
When should pop tests be performed on a boiler?
When should pop tests be performed on a boiler?
Who is qualified to adjust or repair pressure relief valves according to ASME BPVC sections?
Who is qualified to adjust or repair pressure relief valves according to ASME BPVC sections?
What is the purpose of accurately recording the opening and reseating pressures during a pop test?
What is the purpose of accurately recording the opening and reseating pressures during a pop test?
What should be done if a defective safety valve is identified during a pop test?
What should be done if a defective safety valve is identified during a pop test?
Why is it important to perform pop tests annually?
Why is it important to perform pop tests annually?
