System Start-up and Shutdown
System Start-up and Shutdown
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Question 1 |
Corrosion can be greatly reduced in an oil-fired boiler scheduled for dry storage if after its
shutdown _____.
A | soot and other products of combustion are cleaned from the water-side components |
B | soot and other products of combustion are cleaned from the fire-side components |
C | the control circuits remain energized to prevent condensation
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D | water treatment chemicals are added to the boiler water |
Question 2 |
Scaling in heat exchanger tubing used to heat fresh water occurs _____.
A | at a slower rate with higher water temperatures |
B | nearest the hot water outlet
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C | in a uniform manner
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D | nearest the cold water inlet |
Question 3 |
When preparing a boiler for dry storage _____.
A | coat the fire-side surfaces with a desiccant
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B | flush the water-side surfaces with low-pressure water
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C | coat the water-side surfaces with mineral oil
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D | coat the fire-side surfaces with an anticorrosive compound |
Question 4 |
The volume of air in cfm being delivered by a duct that has an area of 5 sq ft, average air velocity of 1,500 fpm is ________ cfm.
A | 7,500 |
B | 300 |
C | 3,750 |
D | 37.5 |
Question 5 |
If a boiler will be subjected to freezing temperatures during an extended shutdown, it is normally placed in _____.
A | dry storage and kept warm by external unit heaters |
B | wet storage |
C | dry storage |
D | either dry or wet storage |
Question 6 |
The speed of the supply fan in an air distribution system normally is not adjusted if the volume of
air flow measured is within _____ percent of the fan's design capacity at the related design rpm.
A | ±2 |
B | ±5 |
C | ±20 |
D | ±10 |
Question 7 |
While a boiler is in dry storage, the condition of the desiccant should be checked about every _____.
A | two weeks |
B | six months |
C | six weeks |
D | three months |
Question 8 |
During the startup of an air handling unit, you measure a supply duct static pressure of 1.25 in. w.c. and a return duct static pressure of –0.25 in. w.c. The total external static pressure is _____ in. w.c.
A | 1.50 |
B | –1.00 |
C | 1.00 |
D | –1.50 |
Question 9 |
When preparing a steam boiler for wet storage, the boiler is _____.
A | filled with treated water to its normal water line
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B | valved on to the remainder of the system |
C | valved off from the remainder of the system
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D | filled with treated water below its normal water line |
Question 10 |
Bleed-off is a method used to _____.
A | control corrosion and scaling in a cooling tower |
B | add makeup water to a cooling tower |
C | winterize a cooling tower for subfreezing conditions |
D | correct the pH of a cooling water tower |
Question 11 |
When preparing to start up a previously installed steam boiler, the boiler oil burner nozzle must be
_____.
A | replaced |
B | adjusted |
C | thoroughly cleaned |
D | inspected |
Question 12 |
Good practice recommends that the bacteriological quality of the water in a cooling tower be tested
_____.
A | weekly |
B | annually |
C | biweekly |
D | monthly |
Question 13 |
When firing a boiler at startup, the burner high-fire mode should be used _____.
A | when rapid heating of the water is necessary |
B | when the boiler pressure gauge just begins to show pressure in the boiler |
C | after the boiler water is thoroughly warmed |
D | at initial startup to heat the cold water |
Question 14 |
The typical bleed-off rate that should be used for a 200-ton capacity cooling tower is _____ gallons
per hour.
A | 200 |
B | 100 |
C | 400 |
D | 300 |
Question 15 |
If higher-than-normal amounts of water treatment chemicals were used in a boiler during a period
of wet storage, it may be necessary to _____.
A | drain and flush the boiler before startup |
B | perform fewer blowdowns during operation because of the increased chemical concentration
in the water |
C | add appropriate chemical inhibitors to the treated water |
D | perform more blowdowns during operation to reduce the chemical concentration in the water
to normal operating levels |
Question 16 |
The major community health issue related to poorly maintained cooling towers is the growth of
_____.
A | Streptococcus bacteria |
B | Legionella bacteria |
C | mold |
D | algae |
Question 17 |
When starting up a hot-water boiler, treated water is used to fill the _____.
A | boiler to overflowing |
B | boiler to its normal water line |
C | boiler below its normal water line |
D | boiler, piping system, and terminals |
Question 18 |
All of the following should be done when preparing a screw chiller installed in an area that can be
exposed to freezing temperatures for an extended shutdown except _____.
A | the refrigerant should be transferred to a storage tank or vessel |
B | the chilled-water and condenser water circuits should be drained and the waterbox drains
left open |
C | a holding charge should be maintained in the machine |
D | antifreeze should be added to the chilled water and condenser water |
Question 19 |
In a hot-water boiler, the system piping and controls are arranged to _____.
A | enable large volumes of cold water to be pumped into a hot boiler |
B | allow the circulating pumps to operate independent of the burners |
C | prevent the possibility of pumping large volumes of cold water into a hot boiler |
D | promote water stratification within the boiler |
Question 20 |
After shutdown of a centrifugal chiller is initiated, the compressor, chilled-water pump, and oil
pump stop but the condenser water pump and tower fans continue to run. The most likely reason is
the _____.
A | compressor start relay is energized |
B | pressure or temperature of the condenser is high |
C | stop-to-start timer is activated |
D | recycle shutdown mode has been activated |
Question 21 |
If the pH level of the chilled water flowing in a chilled-water system measures 7, _____.
A | chemicals should be added to increase the alkalinity of the water |
B | chemicals should be added to neutralize the water |
C | no chemicals should be added |
D | chemicals should be added to increase the acidity of the water |
Question 22 |
The deadband on a centrifugal chiller's water temperature control is 1°F. This means the chilled
water temperature is controlled within _____ of the temperature control setpoint.
A | +1°F |
B | ±0.5°F |
C | –1°F |
D | ±1°F |
Question 23 |
When shutting down a reciprocating chiller with an air-cooled condenser for the winter season, the
_____.
A | evaporator should be isolated from the chilled-water circuit, drained, and filled with
antifreeze |
B | compressor power should remain turned on |
C | evaporator should be isolated from the chilled-water circuit and the water should be treated
with higher than normal amounts of water treatment chemicals |
D | compressor and unit control power should remain turned on |
Question 24 |
The normal sequence of operation for the startup of a centrifugal chiller and related chilled-water
system is _____.
A | (1) start the water pumps;
(2) monitor the temperature of the chilled water;
(3) monitor the water flow, then start the tower fans;
(4) start the compressor |
B | (1) start the water pumps;
(2) monitor the water flow, then start the tower fans;
(3) start the compressor;
(4) monitor the temperature of the chilled water |
C | (1) start the water pumps;
(2) monitor the water flow, then start the tower fans;
(3) monitor the temperature of the chilled water;
(4) start the compressor
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D | (1) monitor the water flow, then start the tower fans;
(2) start the water pumps;
(3) monitor the temperature of the chilled water;
(4) start the compressor |
Question 25 |
The procedures used to start up, operate, and shut down microprocessor-controlled centrifugal
chillers and screw chillers are _____.
A | very similar |
B | highly automated and similar |
C | highly automated |
D | very different |
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