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What is the function of the burner’s forced draft fan?
What is the function of the burner’s forced draft fan?
- To maintain the temperature of the water
- To provide oxygen to the combustion process (correct)
- To circulate steam within the boiler
- To cool the exhaust gases
What does the FGR control valve regulate?
What does the FGR control valve regulate?
- The flow of recirculated flue gas (correct)
- The water flow into the boiler
- The gas pressure
- The amount of combustion air
The burner management system (BMS) is responsible for the manual operation of burners.
The burner management system (BMS) is responsible for the manual operation of burners.
False (B)
Why is the deaerator critical for the longevity of boiler tubes and condensate lines?
Why is the deaerator critical for the longevity of boiler tubes and condensate lines?
What is the purpose of the wind box in the burner assembly?
What is the purpose of the wind box in the burner assembly?
Recovering flash steam from high temperature condensate can reduce operating costs.
Recovering flash steam from high temperature condensate can reduce operating costs.
What is the role of the gas spuds in the gas manifold?
What is the role of the gas spuds in the gas manifold?
Deaerators remove undissolved oxygen and raise the temperature of the feedwater in firetube boilers only.
Deaerators remove undissolved oxygen and raise the temperature of the feedwater in firetube boilers only.
What system is used to ignite the burner and ensure safe combustion?
What system is used to ignite the burner and ensure safe combustion?
Regular inspection to monitor key parameters is not important for burner and boiler maintenance.
Regular inspection to monitor key parameters is not important for burner and boiler maintenance.
What type of pumps are used for boiler feedwater (BFW)?
What type of pumps are used for boiler feedwater (BFW)?
How should maintenance logs for the burner and boiler be managed?
How should maintenance logs for the burner and boiler be managed?
What is the primary function of a deaerator in power plants and boilers?
What is the primary function of a deaerator in power plants and boilers?
The main purpose of the scrubber section in a deaerator is to scrub the water with oxygenated steam.
The main purpose of the scrubber section in a deaerator is to scrub the water with oxygenated steam.
What is an important consideration when maintaining the FGR system?
What is an important consideration when maintaining the FGR system?
The Hurst boiler described is a two pass, vertical fire tube design.
The Hurst boiler described is a two pass, vertical fire tube design.
What is the most common type of motor used for the combustion air fan?
What is the most common type of motor used for the combustion air fan?
Oxygen scavenger chemicals are necessary when using the Hurst "Oxy-Miser" deaerating boiler feedwater system.
Oxygen scavenger chemicals are necessary when using the Hurst "Oxy-Miser" deaerating boiler feedwater system.
Fresh make-up water is fed into the deaerator through the outlet water connection.
Fresh make-up water is fed into the deaerator through the outlet water connection.
The "OXY-MISER" deaerator has no impact on the useful life of boiler tubes, condensate lines, and process piping.
The "OXY-MISER" deaerator has no impact on the useful life of boiler tubes, condensate lines, and process piping.
Forced draft burners are supplied with an automatic ignition device and a flame safeguard control.
Forced draft burners are supplied with an automatic ignition device and a flame safeguard control.
What does the combustion air fan provide in the burner system?
What does the combustion air fan provide in the burner system?
What is the primary fuel source for the Hurst boiler?
What is the primary fuel source for the Hurst boiler?
How does a deaerator raise the feedwater temperature?
How does a deaerator raise the feedwater temperature?
The Hurst boiler is designed to meet which certification standard?
The Hurst boiler is designed to meet which certification standard?
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