Monday, February 27, 2017

4th Class Power Engineering Part B Ch86- Ch90 Questions & Answers.

CH.86
A bimetal thermostat reacts to changes of:
A )  pressure
B )  flow
C )  humidity
D )  heat
E )  temperature

A strain gage is used to measure:
A )  stresses in pipe walls
B )  pressure in boilers
C )  levels in tanks
D )  the densities of materials
E )  the tension given by a compressive load

When differential pressure manometers are used the external leg is often called the _____________ or constant head.
A )  liquid
B )  variable
C )  water
D )  reference
E )  average

Relative to flow, velocity is kinetic energy and when velocity increases, the:
A )  pressure and potential energy, will also increase
B )  cross-sectional area of the piping will be increased
C )  the mass quantity flowing per second will decrease
D )  potential energy in the form of pressure will decrease
E )  density will decrease

One of the most widely used process variables in a system is:
A )  temperature
B )  pressure
C )  density
D )  purity
E )  flow

The electrical output from a thermocouple is measured by a:
A )  milliampmeter
B )  wattmeter
C )  milliwattmeter
D )  millivoltmeter
E )  power meter

A chromatograph uses electronic devices which:
A )  utilise electrical current as a measurement base
B )  have inverse resistance properties relative to temperature
C )  increase in resistance as temperature rises
D )  work in conjunction with a thermocouple
E )  are made of chromel and alumel

Temperatures are measured by:
A )  wattmeters
B )  bourdon tubes
C )  thermowells
D )  pressure differential
E )  thermocouples

A thermocouple will produce a DC millivoltage which:
A )  will be read on a pressure scale
B )  will be fully proportional to a temperature difference
C )  increases as temperature decreases
D )  is not quite proportional to temperature differences
E )  varies inversely with temperature

The purpose of a spiral or a helix Bourdon tube is:
A )  to increase the pressure rating
B )  to provide a greater degree of rotation
C )  to decrease the degree of rotation
D )  to decrease the linear motion
E )  to reduce fluttering of the indicator needle

CH.87
The nozzle receives a constant air supply pressure of approximately:
A )  140 psi
B )  20 kPa
C )  140 kPa
D )  210 kPa
E )  30 kPa

A sensing element sends its signal to a fan:
A )  transmitter
B )  sender
C )  conveyer
D )  express
E )  recorder

A flapper-nozzle assembly is basic to all:
A )  controllers
B )  transmitters
C )  recorders
D )  pneumatic devices
E )  actuators

When controller output is proportional to the amount of deviation, the controller is:
A )  derivative only
B )  integral
C )  two-position
D )  proportion plus reset plus rate
E )  proportional

A valve which has two seats, gives good throttling action, but does not seat well is a:
A )  double-seated valve
B )  reverse-acting valve
C )  reverse-seated valve
D )  single-seated valve
E )  direct-acting valve

A valve that seals on the downstroke is:
A )  reverse-acting
B )  single sealed
C )  direct-acting
D )  double sealed
E )  uni-directional

In an automatic control system the controller output manipulates the:
A )  transmitter
B )  sensing element
C )  recorder
D )  control valve
E )  thermocouple

A recorder utilising a spiral Bourdon tube will have a pen movement:
A )  linear to the tube travel
B )  proportional to the change in tube pressure
C )  angular to the tube travel
D )  range of 0 to 24 hours
E )  range of 0 to 7 days

A valve actuator:
A )  cannot be reverse acting
B )  will always have one side of the diaphragm open to atmosphere
C )  is a two-position device
D )  position is a function of controller output
E )  causes a valve to always fail open

Most solenoid valves are unlike globe valves in that upstream line pressure will:
A )  act to open the valve
B )  be less than downstream pressure
C )  be sensed by a transmitter
D )  act to close the valve
E )  pass through a restriction or nozzle

CH.88
Lead sulphide cells operate when __________ is present.
A )  no light
B )  infrared
C )  heat
D )  ultra-violet light
E )  flue gas

A packaged steam boiler modulating combustion control system will routinely:
A )  maintain drum level within a desired range
B )  maintain flue gas temperature at some set point
C )  alter fuel flow without changing the air flow
D )  satisfy all load demands regardless of capacity
E )  maintain boiler steam pressure within a desired range

A slight drop in steam pressure causes a sudden increase of water volume in the steam drum and it is known as:
A )  rise
B )  water increase
C )  thermo-increase
D )  growth
E )  swell

The second element of a two element feedwater control system compensates for or offsets:
A )  level variation
B )  differential feedwater pressure
C )  differential steam flow rate
D )  feedwater temperature variation
E )  shrink and swell

Modulating burner controls operate by regulating:
A )  steam flow and fuel flow
B )  fuel temperature and air flow
C )  fuel flow, air flow, and feedwater pressure
D )  fuel flow and air flow
E )  fuel flow and atomising steam flow

On a packaged boiler a number of electrical switches connected in series can be categorized as:
A )  controls
B )  interlocks
C )  start-up devices
D )  programmer controls
E )  detectors

Modulating combustion control on a heating boiler is accomplished by:
A )  shutting down or lighting up the burner as pressure or temperature rises or falls
B )  regulating the air flow to control combustion
C )  changing the amount of fuel and air to the burner
D )  opening or closing the forced draft damper
E )  regulating the fuel and feedwater flow

Which of the following is a flame sensing device?
A )  thermopile
B )  heat sensing control
C )  stack relay
D )  cut-off valve
E )  scanner

A lead sulphide cell is sensitive to IR rays and:
A )  its resistance to current flow varies inversely with ray emissions
B )  its resistance to current does not change during operation
C )  will not sense steady IR rays, only pulsating ones
D )  will not respond to glowing hot refractory
E )  must be replaced at least monthly

Two element feedwater control:
A )  measures water level and steam flow
B )  compares forced draft to water level
C )  compares fuel flow to steam flow
D )  has one element in the feed control valve and one element in the deaerator
E )  compares water level to the firing rate 

CH.89
An interrupted pilot of an automatic boiler:
A )  burns continuously, like that in a home furnace
B )  lights before the main burner and goes out with it
C )  is one which has been extinguished by a flame scanner
D )  lights, completes a trial, and extinguishes after a main flame trial

Automatic boiler programming controls:
A )  must incorporate a modulating control system
B )  do not require interlocking devices
C )  require an ON-OFF or two-position control switch
D )  cannot make use of high-low fire control
E )  are not interconnected with the water level control system

With automatic fuel fired boiler programmed control the normal firing period begins approximately:
A )  44 seconds after FD fan starts
B )  75 seconds after FD fan starts
C )  60 seconds after FD fan starts
D )  10 seconds after pilot extinguishes
E )  47 seconds after pre-purge

Boiler furnaces are purged:
A )  so that the programmer has time to verify permissiveness of interlocks
B )  in order to ensure combustion gases are fully removed prior to ignition
C )  while the operator is given the opportunity to check fuel and water systems
D )  so that combustibles are fully removed prior to ignition
E )  to cool any glowing refractory

On a gas fired automatic boiler a normal programmed start-up takes approximately:
A )  105 seconds
B )  55 seconds
C )  27 - 40 seconds
D )  120 seconds
E )  70 seconds

If a shutdown occurs during normal firing of a boiler and the steam pressure is below the normal cut-out value, the problem could be:
A )  the sensing line to the combustion air proving switch has broken
B )  main flame trial failure
C )  pilot flame trial failure
D )  ignitor transformer failure
E )  high steam pressure limit switch tripped

Automatic boiler liquid fuel manual valves should be opened:
A )  prior to pre-purging
B )  after pre-purge and just prior to pilot ignition
C )  immediately after completion of the pilot flame trial
D )  after the automatic main burner fuel valve opens
E )  with the automatic main burner fuel valve

 During a programmed start-up if an ignitor spark is visible but no flame appears the operator
should suspect:
A )  a boiler low water level
B )  the main burner manual fuel valve is closed
C )  the pilot manual fuel valve is closed
D )  the scanner lead sulphide cell is weak
E )  boiler steam pressure operating control switch is open

The second from last step in an automatic boiler programmed shutdown sequence is:
A )  timer shutdown
B )  main flame trial
C )  post purge
D )  operating control switch contacts closing
E )  flame failure switch contacts opening

On a boiler with high-low fire control, if the damper positioning switch is in the wrong position:
A )  the damper motor may not operate
B )  a pre-purge will not occur
C )  a high fire main flame ignition could occur
D )  nothing will happen when the manual start switch is closed
E )  the pre-purge period will last indefinitely unless the problem is corrected 

CH.90
On a boiler with high-low fire control, if the damper positioning switch is in the wrong position:
A )  the damper motor may not operate
B )  a pre-purge will not occur
C )  a high fire main flame ignition could occur
D )  nothing will happen when the manual start switch is closed
E )  the pre-purge period will last indefinitely unless the problem is corrected

Automatic boiler liquid fuel manual valves should be opened:
A )  prior to pre-purging
B )  after pre-purge and just prior to pilot ignition
C )  immediately after completion of the pilot flame trial
D )  after the automatic main burner fuel valve opens
E )  with the automatic main burner fuel valve

The function of a programming control is:
A )  to supervise feedwater supply to the boiler
B )  to regulate the fuel supply to the burner
C )  to regulate combustion controls during start-up
D )  control the boiler blowdown rate
E )  to regulate fuel, air, and water supply to the boiler

Before lighting off a boiler you should always purge the furnace in order to:
A )  prove that the furnace and stack are clear
B )  blow out any soot which may have collected in the tubes
C )  cool the furnace so that premature combustion can occur
D )  dry out the brickwork and check for leaks
E )  remove any combustible gases which may have collected

Automatic boiler programming controls:
A )  must incorporate a modulating control system
B )  do not require interlocking devices
C )  require an ON-OFF or two-position control switch
D )  cannot make use of high-low fire control
E )  are not interconnected with the water level control system

During the start-up of a boiler equipped with an automatic control system and flame scanning device, the main fuel supply valve:
A )  must be opened before ignition can take place
B )  can be opened before the flame scanner sees a flame
C )  can be opened any time during start up sequence
D )  should be open as soon as pilot valve opens
E )  must be closed before ignition

The second from last step in an automatic boiler programmed shutdown sequence is:
A )  timer shutdown
B )  main flame trial
C )  post purge
D )  operating control switch contacts closing
E )  flame failure switch contacts opening

The operating pressure control will control the:
A )  steam pressure in the boiler
B )  gas pressure to the burner
C )  water pressure to the boiler
D )  boiler furnace pressure
E )  steam pressure in the steam header

With automatic fuel fired boiler programmed control the normal firing period begins approximately:
A )  44 seconds after FD fan starts
B )  75 seconds after FD fan starts
C )  60 seconds after FD fan starts
D )  10 seconds after pilot extinguishes
E )  47 seconds after pre-purge

When an automatic unattended boiler starts up, the program timer will first:
A )  energise the ignition transformer and pilot gas solenoid valve
B )  start the post purge period
C )  start the force draft fan
D )  energise the main gas valve
E )  energise the main feed water valve 
















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