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1
what is the heating surface compromised of?
all areas in contact with heat on one side and water on the other.
2
heat recovery steam generators are unique because?
water chemistry are harder to maintain on start up and shutdown.
3
how should a remote disconnect be labeled?
remote control for burner
4
where is the electric remote shutdown located?
at the egress of the boiler room.
5
a boiler feed water pump can not be a?
high pressure heater.
6
what is a hair pin
a tube bent into form the letter U
7
what type of plastic pipes permit for stab type insertion?
Polyethylene
8
how do you protect a bottom blow off pipe direct exposure from furnace heat?
fire brick
9
a 90 degree tube bend?
can not be out of roundness in excess of 5/32
10
which is not a deficiency of air supply?
high heat loss
11
a boiler must have?
one pressure gauge
12
a boiler feedwater pump can not be a?
high pressure heater
13
how often do you do a bottom blow off?
daily
14
how is the main steam pressure gauge tested?
with an inspectors gauge
15
who is in charge of code for any plumbing installations?
nyc plumbing code
16
how is a gauge protected from excess pressure?
shut off cock
17
when is a fusible plug not needed on a boiler?
over 200 psig
18
when shall a boiler with a MAWP over 400 psig be tester
pressure tested annually
19
at what pressure is it required to have extra heavy valves?
100 psig
20
how many safeties does a boiler have with over 500sq feet of heating surface have?
2
21
A heater for either liquid fuels or other liquids harmful to the boiler shall not be installed?
directly to the steam or water space
22
What safety fittings shall you protect High Pressure Steam and water boilers with?
dual low water cut outs
23
What is the minimum blowdown for a spring loaded safety valve?
2%
24
A Boiler is De-rated, what changes?
MAWP Decreases and the BTU Output
25
Internal High Pressure inspections require the boiler to be?
Shutdown, Drained, Removal Of Manholes and Handholes
26
External piping of a Desuperheater in relation to a boiler has?
stop valve (external)
27
When shall a boiler with a MAWP up to 400 psi be tested?
once a year
28
If there is one safety valve on a electric boiler, what is the Max output?
less than 1100 kw
29
What is the only thing that could be tapped onto a low water cut-off?
drain
30
how many expansion tanks are needed for 6 boilers?
1
31
what percentage do you hydrostatically rest a boiler?
150%
32
besides the log being inspected by a state boiler inspector, who else can look at the book
insurance company
33
where is the steam gauge installed on a mini boiler?
on the steam space side
34
when connecting two different types of metallic pipe what is used?
dielectric fittings
35
electric boilers have two or more safety valves at a power output?
1100kw
36
what is the minimum and maximum temps when preforming a hydro test?
70/120
37
who authorizes changes to high pressure pipe anchors, guides and expansion joints without effect to health and safety?
professional engineer
38
how many complete turns for a slow opening valve?
5 turns 360 degrees
39
what is the pipe size of a gauge cock connection?
1/2 inch
40
prior to clean air act?
sulfur or particular matter
41
what are the tapings of a water column?
feed water regulator, damper regulator, drain, gauge glass
42
how many water glasses are needed on boilers over 400 pasig?
2
43
how many gauge cocks must be within visible length of a water glass?
3
44
what type of valves are located between the boiler and the safety valve?
none
45
where shall the test gauge be connected to?
the boiler
46
the boiler shall be equipped with automatic devices responsive to variations in?
steam pressure
47
where is the shutoff valve located on a PRV?
before and after the pressure reducing valve
48
natural gas has how many btu’s?
960
49
hydrostatic inspections must be given?
15 days notice
50
on boilers with water jacked boiler furnace mouth protector valves, they shall be?
locked and sealed open and of straight way type valves
51
if you were getting steam from an outside source and needed to step down the pressure to between 16~90 psi, what would you prefer the supply pressure tp be?
125 psi
52
on boiler proper, if a safety valve pops it must relieve all the pressure without allowing the pressure to rise more than —% above the highest pressure rated?
6%
53
who witnesses gas piping inspections?
registered architect or licensed professional engineer
54
the lowest permissible water level in a miniature boiler is?
1/3
55
the minimum size feedwater connection to a miniature boiler is?
1/2 inch
56
when a discharge pipe is used on a safety valve it shall be —— of the safety valve, and fitted with a ——- drain?
no less than the same size, open drain
57
if a boiler is gravity feed, there shall be what valves on the line?
a stop valve as close to the boiler as possible followed by a check.
58
what is the maximum psig of a column constructed of cast iron? malleable iron?
cast iron=250 psig. malleable=350 psig
59
when is a steam trap considered non-return?
when water enters the receiver
60
in regards to #2 oil on-off
only #2 oil can have an on-off switch and need to be less than 10 gph delivery rate
61
a gate valve is usually?
wedged shape
62
what does clean and tight refer to?
properly maintained boiler room
63
specific gravity?
the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of another substance
64
2500,000 but/hr remove excess sulfur?
90% of sulfur dioxide must be removed from the flue gas
65
where is the siphon (element) on a pressure gauge located?
highest point of the boiler, at the take off
66
for a safety valve test, what btu valve for gas should be accounted for?
1070 btu
67
what is the factory of a safety of a boiler?
comparison of tensile strength to actual working stress
68
what is the maximum range for a 3 psig gauge?
shall not exceed 5 psig
69
if water isn’t being delivered enough?
leak in suction line
70
which water column fitting is unacceptable?
feed water flow indicator
71
what is the gauge cock used for?
blow down and clear sediment
72
feedwater heaters have safety devices in the form of?
relief valves
73
how does the DA remove oxygen and non condensables
spray water and heating it
74
5/16 tube thickness without bevel or recess should extend how far past the tube sheet?
must be at least the same as the pipe thickness
75
how many valves are required between multiple boilers and a steam header?
2, non return and main stop valve
76
what causes caustic embrittlement?
stress and high alkalinity
77
4,025 btu’s would hurt
air heaters
78
if a boiler has a MAWPof 150 psi and has been tseted to hydro to 225psi, but has a normal operating pressure os 115psi what is the range of the first safety?
150 psi
79
what formula is used for MAWP?
(TSxTxE)/(RxFS)
80
the minimum blowdown for a spring loaded safety valve shall be of what percent of the set pressure?
10%
81
who is in charge of the code for any plumbing installations?
the NYC plumbing code
82
when will anchorage or guides be inspected?
annually
83
how many brass washout plugs does a miniature boiler have?
3 brass washout plugs 1 inch size
84
how often are HP piping expansion joints inspected?
weekly
85
how long should a hydronic system be pressure tested for?
2 hours at no less than 100 psig
86
how is a gauge protected from excessive pressure?
shutoff cock
87
who is authorized to witness a test on a gas piping system?
plumbing inspector, architect, licensed PE, master plumber or agency by the DOB
88
when is a fusable plug not needed to be installed on a boiler?
over 200 psig
89
what shall a power boiler with a MAWP over 400 psig be tested?
pressure tested annually
90
what shall a design plan of a boiler and application contains but not limited to?
size,location,operating pressure,temperature of the pressure vessel, type and specifications of the PRV
91
who is responsible for maintaining the copies of the certified welder qualifications report?
the welding agency and shall be available to the DOB
92
who needs to furnish a control diagram and boiler operation instructions?
the installer
93
who will certify and calibrate all gauges utilized for testing?
testing operator
94
what shall be placed in between different joints and piping material?
an approved adapter fitting
95
what items are exempt from the reporting requirements?
the seal welds of tubes and the installation of back rings to manholes and hand holes to boilers
96
who will be under control for any welding done to a high pressure tank?
engineer supervising a welding inspection agency acceptable to the DOB
97
at what pressure is it required to have extra heavy valves installed?
100 psig
98
the ——— files an application for a boiler alteration?
inspector
99
how many safety valves does a boiler have with over 500 sq ft of heating surface?
2
100
gas fired boilers not exceeding 100 sq ft of heating surface shall be provided with?
single or double cone type of hood diverter in the in the stack
101
who is responsible for any spatial relationship between tanks and gas service?
the installer of the last installation to correct the violation
102
who is responsible for the setting of operating and safety controls?
the installing company
103
spring loaded safety valves have a total combined relieve capacity of?
100% of the max designer capacity of the boiler
104
what is the total combined relieving capacity of power actuated relieving valves?
no less than 10% of the MAWP or no higher than 20% above the MAWP
105
what is the minimum blowdown for a spring loaded safety valve?
2%
106
when a boiler is derated what changes?
the MAWP decreases and the btu output
107
In hydronic piping systems where shall a shutoff valve be installed?
before and after the pressure reducing valve
108
hydronic piping joints between steel tubing and fittings shall be?
mechanical or welded
109
what appears on the plate of a boiler?
Serial #, Name of Manufacturer, Serial # of manufacturer, MAWP, Heating Surface, Year Built, and Rated Steam capacity
110
. Waste Gas removal of a boiler shall conduct the products of combustion where?
to the atmosphere
111
When a quick closing valve creates what hammer what is installed on the line?
water hammer adapter is installed
112
Safety valve capacity may be checked in what 3 ways?
Accumulation Test, Amount of Fuel Burned, Evaporative Capacity of Feed water
113
Records of inspects are kept where?
on the premises
114
No joint anchorages or guides shall be repaired replaced or relocated without a work permit issued by the dept. this shall not apply to the repacking of a __________ or __________ joint.
ball or slip joints
115
internal high pressure inspection requires the boiler to be __________,__________, ___________ and _________.
Shutdown, Drained, Removal of Hand and Man Holes
116
The outlet of the blowoff tank is what size?
2 times the diameter of the Blowdown piping, 6 inches internal entering the bottom of in the blow off tank
117

What info is not necessary to send to D.O.B?
Use, Type, Size, Location, Operating Temp of Pressure Tanks, and Location, Type, Specs of Pres Reliev. Valve
118
Miniature boiler specs are _____ I.D ____ ft gross volume ____ ft water heating surface ___ MAWP
16 Inner Diameter, 5 Ft Gross Volume, 20 ft of heating surface, less than 100 PSIG
119
Safety valve popping tolerance + capacity up to 70 psig? 71-300 Psig? 301-1000 psig? >1000psig?
70 psig = 2PSIG 71-300PSIG = 3% 301-1000PSIG = 10PSIG. 1000PSIG+ = 1%
120
What are other ways of testing safety or relief valve for rated capacity?
Accumulation test, Amount of Fuel Burned, Evaporatative Capacity of Feed water
121
What is someone is found not following the rules and regulation for gas piping inspections?
revocation of license
122
What range of the gauge shall not excess when using a magnitude of 5 psig?
10 psig (2x the Operating Pressure)
123
What can be connected to the float chamber or water column?
a Damper Regulator, a Feed water Regulator, a Gauge , a Drain
124
On a steam gage what keeps the tube filled with water?
a siphon
125
The minimum working clearance around boilers is ________? Vertical______?
The NYC code says 18”, while the High Pressure code says 24” | both Vertical 7ft
126
Boilers shall have all controls set, adjusted, and tested by
by the installer
127
Mufflers prevent ______
back pressure
128
External piping of a desuperheater in relation to a boiler has a _____ valve
stop valve external
129
When shall a boiler with a MAWP up to 400 psi be tested?
once a year
130
What is the minimum safety or relief valve capacity for electric boilers?
3 1/2 lbs/hr/kw
131
After welded repairs or alterations of the equipment, what shall retain a copy of the report?
owner
132
any boiler changing location within the state may be reinstalled; an application for permission to install a second boiler is filled with whom?
commissioner
133
When it is necessary to go on top of boilers for maintenance how much clearance is needed?
7 feet
134
Wet bottoms boiler shall be set above the floor not less than?
12”
135
How do you set the pressure of the safety and relief valves? Find the _____?
Find the Nameplate of the Safety
136
What pressure shall a system using utility street steam have?
200 PSIG at 413*F which than is reduced by a PRV
137
What chemical should be used for oxygen scavenging?
Sodium Sulfite or Sodium Hydroxide
138
What is the minimum distance from the wall to the Boiler?
18” in NYC Construction Code, 24” in High Pressure Code
139
what is the lowest part of a water gage?
2” above the lowest permissible water level
140
What standard are used on gages?
ASME, ANSI
141
What is the only thing that could tap onto a low water cut-off?
a drain
142
How many expansion tanks are needed for 6 boilers?
1
143
Who shall design the boiler system?
professional engineer or architect
144
Gauge to be measured in the magnitude of 5 psig shall not be calibrated in no less than?
1/5 increments
145
What is the difference between low pressure and high pressure safety relief valves?
Low Pressure relieves to a drain, while High pressure relieves to a vent
146
What is the minimum dial arc on a 2 1⁄4 gauge?
270
147
What is an effective stop for a gauge?
the indicating point at zero
148
How long is the prepurge on a low pressure boiler?
90 seconds
149
What does the Stamp (S) mean and the Stamp (h) mean?
S Means Power Boiler H Means Low Pressure Boile
150
Each superheater shall be equipped with how many drains?
at least 1
151
How often does an insurance inspector inspect the boilers?
annually
152
What is the work that is done to a boiler that doesn’t have to be reported and is exempt?
Replacement of Backings to Man Holes and Hand Holes and Seal Welds to tubes
153
How do you prepare a brazed joint? A weld?
Braze: Clean, Flux, Heat, Filler Metal Weld: Clean, Convex, Weld a Filler Metal, Wire Wheel
154
Mufflers are not to be installed on___?
high pressure boilers
155
What would happen if your strainers from your discharge and supply lines are clogged?
deep vacuum
156
How many safety valves are on a miniature boiler?
1 since only 20sq ft
157
When connecting two different types of metallic pipe what is used in between?
a dielectric Kit or fitting
158
Where do you install gas service or distribution line from a new high pressure tank?
separate room
159
How many square feet of heating surface does a fusible plug require?
50 sq feet
160
Where does a low pressure safety and relief valve discharge to?
a drain
161
Electric boilers have two or more safety valves @ a power output of ___KW
1100 kw
162
If an electric boiler is operating at a max of 1100 kW how many safety valves are required?
2
163
When is a bullseye water sigh glass acceptable on a miniature boiler?
When there is insufficient space for a Gage Glass on a Mini Boiler
164
After an inspector notice is given to the owner where is it posted?
on or close to the boiler
165
What type of welding shall the pipes of 2” or more have?
butt welding
166
Gauge measured in the magnitude of 3 psig calibrated in increments of?
1/10
167
What are the minimum and the maximum temp when performing a hydrostatic test?
Above Ambient Temperature CODE: 70-120*F
168
How do you prepare a soldered joint?
clean,flux,heat,solder
169
When installing an expansion tank what factor is taken into consideration?
the MAWP of the boiler
170
if you are reading 12% Co2 what does it pertain to?
incomplete combustion
171
How far does a pressure tank to be away from any gas services?
5 feet horizontal
172
What range of gage magnitude of 3 psig shall not exceed?
1/10 increments @ 4.5PSIG (1 1⁄2 x times) (they might say )5 to 6PSIG (2x times)
173
What is the minimum face size of a non mercury gage?
2 1/4
174
What is the size pipe of the surface blow off?
2 1/2 max
175
.What is the pipe size of a gage cock connection?
1/2”
176
How many gauge cocks are needed if a boiler is not over 36 inches in diameter and does not exceed 100 sq feet of heating surface
2
177
Who has prior approval by the D.O.B when an eminent health or safety hazard happens?
professional engineer
178
if a muffler is installed on a safety valve or safety relief valve the function is to?
prevent back pressure
179
What do you do when adding a new tube to a boiler? Water tube boiler? Fire tube boiler?
Roll and Expand, Water Tube Roll and Flare ,Fire tube Roll and Bead
180
What standard is plastic pipe/pvc in Hydronic systems held to?
ASTM
181
Prior to the Clean Air act what were boiler operations concerned with?
sulfur dioxide
182
What boiler should be used for hot water?
A Low Pressure Hot Water Boiler operating at a max of 120 *F
183
What is potable water?
drinking water
184
What is the flame index of Insulation?
25 flame index
185
What is the flame spread index of smoke density?
450 smoke index
186
What are the allowed tapings of a water column?
Feed Water Regulator, Damper Regulator, Drain, Steam Gage
187

What is the seat of a safety valve composed of?
High Pressure is stainless, low pressure is bronze/ stainless
188
What is the minimum reading of a digital gage?
1/100 of a psig
189
Where do you find the maximum setting for the safety and relief valves?
the nameplate of the Safety and Pressure Relief Valve
190
How many water gauge glasses are needed over 400 psig boilers?
2
191
There must be _______ gauge cocks within the visible length of the water glass?
3
192
When will the LWCO trip?
A 1⁄4” below the lowest permissible water level given by the company who installed the LWCO(low water cutoff)
193
What pressure do you hydrostatically test a 400 psi boiler?
600 psi
194
A boiler operates at 300 psi, it is tested once ______________?
once a month, pressure tested once a year
195
When a safety valve is replaced what is different?
shall be equal to the last valve installed
196
What pressure will a safety valve lift completely?
3%
197
Safety Valves shall be set at?
MAWP
198
What kind of valve is located between the boiler and a safety valve?
none
199
Where no mechanical feed is attached to a boiler what is the safety valve set pressure?
6%
200
PEX conforms to?
ASME
201
Where shall a pressure relief valve be installed on a Hydronic piping system that has been reduced in pressure?
on low pressure side of the system
202
What size is the overflow on an open type of expansion tank?
1”
203
What size is the inspectors test gauge connection?
1/4”
204
Where is the test gauge connected to?
shall be connected to the boiler
205
Brazed joints use a filler metal that conforms to AWS A_._?
AWS A 5.8
206
Pipe Insulation shall have a maximum flame spread of _____?
25 flame spread index
207
Where does the gaseous waste of boiler combustion go?
Should be equipped with means for conducting products of combustion outside to the atmosphere
208
You blow down the boiler every?
daily
209
The boiler shall be equipped with automatic devices responsive to variations in _______
steam pressure
210
What are all the specs of a Non mercury gauge of magnitude of 3 psig
Has a Min of a 2 1⁄4” Gage, Dial 270* arc, Minimum increments of 1/10 PSIG, shutoff cock, indicating point at zero and has a calibration screw
211
A boiler operates at 100 psig, how many fusible plugs are there?
1 Fusible Plug (over 50 sq ft)
212
A boiler operating at 100 psi mawp, how are pipes joined together?
flanged or welded
213
If you were getting 16-90psig from an outside source, what shall the system be designed for?
125 psig
214
What kind of scrubber does an incinerator have?
wet scrubber (slurry)
215
__________ is the term used with a wet absorber nozzle in relation to an incinerator.
slurry
216
What is the first step of a hydrostatic test?
Fill the boiler with water till you see it up out the boiler vent
217
The size of each connection to a water column? Boiler-> W.C | G.G| Cocks| Test Gage| Drain
Boiler=> 1” W.C => 1⁄2” GG => 1⁄2” Cocks => 1⁄4 Test Gage => 3⁄4” Drain
218
How often do you test for water treatment of boiler feed water?
daily
219
How do you decrease back pressure on a condensing engine?
Have the exhaust (steam) flow right into the (surface) condenser
220
Where is the absorber pump located in between?
outlet damper and the stack
221
What is the minimum size for a safety valve?
3/4”
222
What is the capacity of a relief valve for a low pressure boiler under 30psig? Over 30psig?
under 30 psig the relief capacity is 20% over 30 psig it’s 10%
223
In a low pressure boiler the safety valve shall not rise _ psi above the MAWP?
5 psi above the MAWP
224
A combustion regulator prevents water from rising above ___ *F or a steam pressure of __ in relation to LPB.
250 F water and 15psig steam pressure
225
The minimum size of a bottom blow off valve is?
3/4”
226
Relief valves on LPB are rated up to ___*F
275
227
What are the 3 different types of stress?
Compression, Shear, Tensile
228
A low Pressure Boiler needs inspection if it occupies more than __ Families?
6
229
One sq ft of fresh air for every ______ btu’s of fuel burned, in relation to LPB Gas Fire Burners
2,000,000
230
Hydrostatic Inspection must has __ days notice
15 days
231
The certificate of inspection is placed?
as close to the boiler as possible
232
A L.P How Water Boiler is considered low pressure below?
160 psig @ 250*F
233
What size are brass wash out plugs on a mini boiler?
1”
234
When you roll and expand tubes how far should they extend?
evenly 1/4” ,1/2”, 3/4”
235
What item is not exempt from reporting requirements of welds?
cracks on the boiler shell
236
What is the valve order on a desuperheater? Boiler Proper->____->____->_____
Stop Valve => Pressure Regulating Valve => Block Valve
237
Who cannot oversee a gas piping inspection?
insurance company
238
Hydronic system runs at 150 psi, hydrostatic test at 225 psi, rated to run at 115 psi what pressure should it not exceed?
150 psig
239
How would you prevent damage to piping due to temp changes?
expansion bends
240
How do you protect potable feed water for a boiler?
pressure vacuum breaker
241
Brass pipes cannot be joined by?
solder
242
. In relation to Testing of High Pressure steam Piping Systems, where the changes in an existing system involves less that 30% of the piping in the system, the testing may be done in accordance with?
ASME- on hydrostatic tests
243
Where is a siphon located?
before the gauge
244
On boilers with water jacked boiler furnace mouth, protector valves are locked and sealed open shall be of what type?
of the straight - way type
245
Ground source heat pump loop systems should be pressure tested for __ minutes at ___ psi
30 Minutes at no less than 100 psig
246
Street steam PSI and TEMP is then reduced by a PRV to 90- 16 pounds which is Designed as a ___psig system
125 psig system
247
Forced steam flow generator safety valve relieve ___ of the MAWP, they pop at no less than __% of the mawp and no higher then __% of the MAWP and shall have ___ “fail safe” to stop the flow of ____ and ___ to the boiler, these valves then reseat at no less than _____%
100% of the MAWP pop no less than 10% and no higher than 20%, with 2 fail safes stopping the flow of fuel and feed water to the boiler, reseat no less than 10%
248
On a boiler proper, if a safety valve pops it must relieve all the pressure without allowing that pressure to rise more than __% above the highest pressure rated
6%
249
Safety valves are a ______-____ type?
pop-spring type
250
The Minimum lift __” and a safety valve blowdown is __% of the set pressure and no greater than __% and must reseat at ______% of the pressure
Min Lift is 1/16 of a inch, Min safety valve blow down is 2%, fully lifted at 3% and reseats at 96% of the pressure.
251
The popping point tolerance shall not exceed 70=? 71-300=? 301-1000=? 1000+
70 = 2PSIG+/- 71-300= 3%+/- 301-1000= 10PSIG+/- 1000+PSIG= 1%+/-
252
All piping under 2” shall be ____ welded or_____?
socket weld or flange
253
How long do you hydrostatically test a hydronic system? At a pressure not less than?
2 hours at no less than 100 psi
254
1cfm for every _____ Btu’s in accordance with forced combustion air
2400 btu
255
Who witnesses gas piping inspections?
an authorized Plumbing Inspector, or Licensed P.E or Master Plumber, or Architect
256
Repairs to Safety Valves Must be performed by an organization in possession of a?
National Board V.R (Valve Repair) Certificate
257
a fuel regulating governor is controlled by?
steam pressure
258
All miniature boiler openings in the boiler shall be (construction) _____________ or ______ reinforcement? How many threads?
Mechanical Construction with a minimum 4 threads, or Welded
259
How many brass washout plugs are on a Miniature boiler with less than 12 “ ID of shell and Less than 10 sq ft of heating surface?
only 2, where one may be used as a blow down line
260
Where the brass washout plugs of miniature boilers shall be screwed into?
On the bottom part of the Miniature boiler
261
A miniature boiler has less than ___ MAWP
no less than 100 MAWP(psi)
262
A miniature boiler has up to __ sq ft of heating surface?
20 sq feet of heating surface
263
A miniature boiler has up to___ cubic ft of gross volume?
5 cubic feet of gross volume
264
A miniature boiler has up to__” of ID of shell?
16” inner diameter
265
.Any MOUTH PROTECTOR on a boiler shall be locked or sealed ____. What type?
locked or sealed open and of straight way type
266
When are fusible plugs replaced?
annually
267
When a discharge pipe is used on a safety valve it shall be ____ (size) of the safety valve, and fitted with a ___ drain?
no less than the same size, fitted with a open drain
268
Three different ways to check the safety valve capacity?
Accumulation Test, Maximum amount of fuel burned, Maximum evaporative capacity of feed water
269
If a boiler has a Lap Seal Crack it shall be?
discontinued
270
What is stamped on a Boiler?
Serial #, Name of Manufacturer, Serial # of manufacturer, MAWP, Heating Surface, Year Built, and Rated Steam capacity
271
What is stamped on a boiler identification plate?
NAME, ID#, CLASS, Tensile Strength (according to the High Pressure code)
272
Safety valves are ____ or held by a ___ during a hydrostatic test?
removed or held by approved clamp
273
If a boiler is gravity fed, there shall be what valves on the line?
A stop valve as close as the boiler as possible followed by a Check valve
274
What must you not adjust on the safety valve during a hydrostatic test?
compression screw
275
What is the max psig of a water column constructed of Cast iron? Malleable iron?
cast iron -250 psig. malleable-350 psig
276
What is the minimum size of the blow off piping?
3/4”
277
When shall a water column have a shield of a sleeve?
over 400 psig
278
What is the minimum size of a feed water piping connection to a boiler with less than 100 sq ft of heating surface? More than 100 sq feet of heating surface?
The minimum Less than 100 sq ft is 1⁄2” and more than 100 sq ft is 3⁄4”
279
When shall a boiler have at least two means of feed water?
When the boiler is over 500 SQ FT of Heating Surface
280
How many drains are on a super heater, and is the minimum size in inches?
1 drain measuring a minimum of 1”
281
Boilers have 2 bottom blow downs when the MAWP exceeds___ psi?
100 psig
282
What schedule pipe can you use on boiler blow down lines?
schedule 80
283
What is the Maximum size of a blow down valve? Minimum size and less than how many sq feet?

2 1⁄2 ”, 3⁄4” less than 100 sq ft
284
All boiler fittings are what standard?
ASME
285
How many gage cocks are on a boiler with less than 36 “and 100 sq ft of surface?
2
286
How many gage cocks are on a boiler with over 36” and more than 100 sq ft of surface?
3
287
What size are the gage cocks on a boiler?
1/2”
288
How many gauge cocks does a boiler have with two water glasses on the same horizontal line?
2 cocks @ 1/2”
289
Any valve used as a shutoff to a water column shall be sealed ___ and ____.
sealed open and locked
290
HRT Fire tube boiler what is the minimum water level in a gauge glass?
3”
291
What can be attached to the same outlet from a super heater that is used also for the safety valve connection?
soot blower
292
A safety valve over 3” and over 15 psig shall have what type of inlet connection?
flanged or welded
293
The discharge of safety valves or safety relief valves shall be located so as to prevent ______
scalding
294
Safety valve plate has what?
Name, Manufacturer #, Size, Seat, Pressure (PSIG), Year built, Capacity, Capacity lift, ASME
295
Where an isolation transformer is provided, one conductor of the secondary winding shall be?
grounded
296
When would a heat exchanger not need shutoff valves?
When it is integral with the boiler
297
The flash point in a Hydronic system is __*F above the maximum operating temperature.
50 *f
298
The slope of piping for condensate is __%
1%
299
Steel Pipe Supports are spaced every __Ft horizontal and __ Ft vertical
12 Ft Horizontal and 15 Ft Vertical
300
Steel tube Supports are spaced every __ Ft horizontal and __ Ft vertical
8 Ft Horizontal and 10 Ft Vertical
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