Monday, February 27, 2017

4th Class Power Engineering Part B Ch109- Ch114 Questions & Answers.

CH.109
The result of a condensate receiver, which is too small could be:
A )  high boiler water level(s)
B )  loss of condensate to the sewer
C )  loss of make-up water
D )  unacceptable high steam pressures
E )  low make-up water flow rates

A float operated mechanical feeder valve should:
A )  be a normally closed valve
B )  open just after the low-water cut-off switch opens
C )  be located above the water column
D )  not be deemed a stand-by device
E )  not open until the level is well below the feed pump cut-in level

Equalising lines on a condensate receiver float chamber:
A )  will dampen level fluctuations
B )  keep receiver level equal to boiler level
C )  maintain make-up flow equal to condensate flow
D )  eliminate the need for a make-up level control valve
E )  maintains equal flow of condensate to multiple boilers

Neutralising amines:
A )  raise the pH of condensate
B )  lower the pH of boiler water
C )  eliminate boiler pitting
D )  can cause return grooving
E )  absorb carbon dioxide

A condensate receiver low level cut-off switch will:
A )  act to open a make-up solenoid
B )  stop the feedpump thereby preventing damage to it
C )  act to close boiler fuel valve(s)
D )  sound an alarm
E )  cause the make-up valve to close

When a boiler equipped with a combination feedwater control and low-water cut-off device shuts down due to a low-water condition:
A )  the feedwater flow will also stop
B )  level must be restored to above the cut-off line before the unit can be restarted
C )  it can be restarted by simply resetting the cut-off switch
D )  a manual reset switch must be used
E )  a prepurge will not be necessary

A Hartford loop will:
A )  eliminate the need for venting a steam heating system
B )  ensure continuous circulation of a hot water system
C )  prevent steam from entering a steam pressure gage
D )  prevent boiler water level from going below the LPWL
E )  prevent the draining of an expansion tank

An electric feeder valve will:
A )  eliminate the need for a low-water fuel cut-off
B )  prevent a low-water trip
C )  open before the low-water cut-off line is reached
D )  require manual action to open
E )  open after the unit trips on low-water

In nearly all LP steam heating systems the feedwater:
A )  is usually condensate
B )  requires daily close scrutiny of chemical values
C )  is a high make-up percentage
D )  must be deaerated
E )  requires preheating in an economiser

A feedwater make-up system should:
A )  utilise demineralizers
B )  utilise a deaerator
C )  be able to satisfy normal firing needs
D )  always be softened water

E )  be able to satisfy the needs of at least one boiler in a multiboiler plant 

CH.110
An ON-OFF steam boiler:
A )  will maintain a fairly constant steam pressure
B )  operates most efficiently at continuous firing
C )  will cycle on and off based on temperature
D )  must have a low capacity
E )  cannot operate in a multiboiler system

 The type of combustion fuel control frequently used on a small package boiler, is a/an:
A )  scanner
B )  modulating control
C )  high fuel level cut-off
D )  constant pressure control
E )  on and off control

A levelling indicator is found on:
A )  the casing of a heating boiler
B )  a low-water fuel cut-off switch
C )  a boiler feedwater pump
D )  a modutrol motor
E )  an ON-OFF operating control switch

A modulating control steam heating boiler:
A )  is always fully automatic
B )  will have a wide operating pressure range
C )  has very efficient operation
D )  will have a constant combustion air flow rate
E )  cannot operate in a multiboiler system

An aquastat:
A )  senses water level
B )  is like a thermal element without a capillary tube
C )  can be located away from its point of measurement
D )  measures water flow
E )  is a modulating device

A hot water boiler operating control can be a pressure switch:
A )  which is normally open
B )  which is sensitive to the expansion and contraction of boiler water
C )  utilising a closed liquid filled system
D )  sensitive to steam pressure
E )  sensitive to boiler water pressure

A high limit control switch:
A )  is necessary on all boilers
B )  activates after the safety valve opens
C )  is a normally open switch
D )  usually does not require manual resetting
E )  must be used when a boiler is not under continuous supervision

On a multiburner boiler the high fire nozzle will:
A )  be in operation on start-up
B )  operate continuously when steam demand exceeds boiler capacity
C )  be ignited by a pilot flame
D )  respond to electrical resistance
E )  operate regardless of where the manual over-ride switch is set

A resistance control or "potentiometer" for modulating control:
A )  works in conjunction with a modutrol motor
B )  utilises a mercury switch
C )  senses steam temperature
D )  can only be used on a fully automatic boiler
E )  can operate only in the vertical position

A high gas pressure fuel cut-off switch:
A )  closes when gas pressure is too high
B )  is never a manual reset device
C )  must be located upstream of an automatic fuel valve
D )  is a normally open switch
E )  opens when gas pressure is too high 

CH.111
Thermocouples are connected in series to:
A )  monitor more than one flame source
B )  increase the sensitivity of the detection system
C )  generate a higher voltage
D )  provide a spare thermocouple in case of failure of one
E )  none of the above

High limit temperature controls:
A )  increase air flow to the boiler if temperature limits are exceeded
B )  open a 3-way mixing valve to add cold water to the hot water to reduce the water temperature
C )  are required on steam boilers
D )  are required under Section II of the ASME Codes
E )  shut off the fuel if the water temperature is too high

A flame failure device:
A )  must be installed on every high pressure boiler
B )  will shut off the steam leaving the boiler
C )  will control the pressure of the boiler
D )  will shut off the fuel to the burner
E )  will shut down the flame in the boiler

 A flame scanner:1) requires a photoelectric cell2) responds to temperature changes 3) requires a clear line of sight to the flame 4) produces a steady voltage signal
A )  all of the above are correct
B )  1 & 2 are correct
C )  1, 2, & 4 are correct
D )  1 & 3 are correct
E )  none of the above

During the start-up, 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 opened as soon as the pilot valve opens
E )  must be closed before ignition

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

Fuel should be shut off immediately if it fails to ignite:
A )  to save fuel
B )  to prevent furnace explosions
C )  to prevent spills
D )  to save power
E )  to prevent boiler corrosion

The maximum allowable temperature for the water in a hot water heating boiler is:
A )  100 °C
B )  150 °C
C )  120 °C
D )  170 °C
E )  250 °C

Flame rods:
A )  should be cleaned of deposits regularly
B )  should not be exposed to temperatures above 100 degrees C
C )  should shut off the fuel within four seconds of flame failure
D )  are very reliable and maintenance free
E )  require frequent filing of electrical contacts to prevent corrosion build-up and failure of the device

Flame safeguard devices:
A )  are all unaffected by heat
B )  should be kept as far away from the fire as possible
C )  should not be cleaned except by a qualified serviceman
D )  should be kept cool enough to be touched by hand
E )  should be tested following the manufacturers instructions 

CH.112
Parallel blade dampers are usually used for:
A )  changing the direction of the air flow
B )  varying the amount of air flow
C )  turning the air flow on or off
D )  proportional operation
E )  mixed air control (outside and inside air)

A pneumatic control system:
A )  uses a sensing device to change pressures in the control line
B )  requires an intermittent air supply
C )  always uses pressure actuated final controlled devices
D )  is not used to control air flow for ventilation
E )  is seldom used to control humidity

A pneumatic relay can also be called a:
A )  selector switch
B )  air reservoir
C )  bleed type controller
D )  cumulator
E )  pneumatic-electric switch

In a non-bleed type controller the device that senses a change in room temperature is called a:
A )  sensing valve
B )  bellows
C )  set point gage
D )  temperature switch
E )  feedback switch 

An example of an auxiliary device for a pneumatic control system would be a:
A )  reducing valve
B )  three way air valve
C )  damper
D )  pump
E )  bellows

In a self-contained control system the energy for operation is provided by:
A )  electricity
B )  air pressure
C )  the reaction of the sensing device
D )  a bellows
E )  a bleed type nozzle

The device used to maintain a constant pressure throughout a pneumatic control system is called a:
A )  reducing valve
B )  control regulator
C )  pneumatic valve
D )  balancing valve
E )  none of the above

Pneumatic controllers are divided into two basic classes:
A )  direct and indirect
B )  off/on and proportional
C )  positive and negative action
D )  bleed and non-bleed
E )  reset and gain

An example of final control device for a heating system is a:
A )  slide-gate
B )  pump
C )  fan
D )  set of louvers
E )  all of the above

The most common type of damper operator is a:
A )  slide
B )  ramp
C )  bellows
D )  piston
E )  pilot positioner 

CH.113
An example of a controlled device would be:
A )  a damper motor operating air louvers
B )  a hot water boiler
C )  a radiator
D )  a steam boiler
E )  a thermostat

On-off thermostats are equipped with:
A )  an open contact switch
B )  a high temperature switch
C )  a low temperature switch
D )  a high voltage switch
E )  a low voltage switch

Pressure controllers can be divided into two classes:
A )  high and low temperature
B )  high and low pressure
C )  high and low flow
D )  inside and outside mounting
E )  all of the above

A device used to position dampers and control valves is termed:
A )  a controller
B )  a relay
C )  a transformer
D )  an actuator
E )  a temperature controller

In a basic electric control system an example of a controlled device is:
A )  a fuel valve
B )  a louver
C )  a diverter valve
D )  an electric switch
E )  all of the above

In a basic electrical control system the device that senses a drop in air temperature is called the:
A )  final controlled device
B )  pneumatic temperature sensor
C )  humidistat
D )  thermostat
E )  regulator

A bimetal thermostat's operating range is between:
A )  5 and 40 °C
B )  0 and 50 °C
C )  0 and 40 °C
D )  10 and 32 °C
E )  50 and 90 °C

A room thermostat should be mounted on an inside wall about:
A )  0.5 m above the floor
B )  0.75 m above the floor
C )  1.0 m above the floor
D )  1.25 m above the floor
E )  1.5 m above the floor

Control motors are divided into two classifications:
A )  large and small
B )  AC and DC
C )  valve operators and damper operators
D )  high voltage and low voltage
E )  pump and fan controllers

Thermostats may be classified according to their:
A )  application
B )  type of temperature sensing element
C )  type of control action provided
D )  temperature range
E )  all of the above

CH.114
A pressure sensor converts pressure changes into:
A )  an electrical signal
B )  a change in electrical resistance
C )  variables such as voltage, current, or resistance
D )  air pressure
E )  a temperature change

An example of a final control element is a:
A )  thermostat
B )  fire eye
C )  relay
D )  damper
E )  thermocouple 

An electronic controller is:
A )  not part of the electronic control system
B )  used to position an actuator
C )  used to generate a set point
D )  a type of sensor
E )  used only in pneumatic systems

An advantage of an electronic control system is that:
A )  the controllers can accept a wide variety of inputs
B )  they are inexpensive to operate
C )  they are inexpensive to install
D )  the controllers can be used outdoors
E )  it is very compact

Electronic controllers can be divided into two types:
A )  on or off
B )  modulating and direct acting
C )  indirect and direct acting
D )  on or off and modulating
E )  actuators and relays

Transmitters or transducers can measure:
A )  temperature
B )  air flow
C )  air flow velocity
D )  water flow
E )  all of the above

Resistance temperature devices can provide a relatively linear resistance variation from:
A )  -60 to 80 °C
B )  -40 to 120 °C
C )  -40 to 250 °C
D )  0 to 100 °C
E )  40 to 100 °C

An electronic control system is comprised of a:
A )  meter, sensor, and valve
B )  sensor, controller, and final control element
C )  sensor, transmitter, and thermostat
D )  controller, thermostat, and sensor
E )  thermostat, electronic controls, and furnace

The electrical resistance of a thermistor will:
A )  decrease when cooled
B )  decrease when heated
C )  increase when heated
D )  remain constant with temperature changes
E )  none of the above

A transducer is a device that is used to:
A )  generate a set point
B )  produce an off or on signal
C )  convert an electronic signal to a pneumatic output
D )  amplify an electronic signal
E )  filter an electronic signal

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