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1
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if a boiler tube cannot be removed immediately because of its location in the boiler, and a decision is made to plug the tube, what must be done to the tube after plugging?

A

puncture the tube to prevent an increase in pressure and the possibility of blowing the plug out of the tube

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when laying firebrick with mortar in place, what is the proper procedure for dipping the bricks in mortar?

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dip one end of the brick into the mortar, and then with a wiping motion, dip the bottom of the brick

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once the mortared firebrick is laid into position, how is it tapped in place?

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tap it firmly, both sidewise and backwards, so that it will be forced into position

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what is the required size of mortared joints when installing firebrick?

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1/16 inch

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what type of burner front cracks are caused by stresses resulting from normal expansion and contraction?

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radial cracks

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what type of burner front cracks eventually results in extensive damage and run approximately parallel to the surface of the Bruner front?

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parallel cracks

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what is the probable cause of a cartable burner front breaking up after very little use?

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too much water was used in mixing the material during installation

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the loss of firebrick through cracking and subsequent breaking or crumbling is called what?

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spalling

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what are the two main causes of refractory deterioration ?

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spalling and slagging

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10
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what forms slag?

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ash and other unburnable materials such as seawater solids that react with brick work?

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11
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lowering boiler furnace temperature too rapidly will likely cause what damage to firebrick?

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deep fractures

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12
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raising the boiler furnace temperature too rapidly will likely cause what damage to firebrick?

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firebrick will break at the anchor bolts

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13
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what is installed to provide space for the refractories to expand without putting pressure on the linings?

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expansion joints

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14
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castable should not be mixed until all preparations have been made fro installing the burner front, since the material begins to set at once and must be discarded if it is not used within what time frame?

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30 minutes

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15
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when using plastic fireclay for burner cone insulation, the plastic is vented at what intervals?

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every 2 inches centerline

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16
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what is sued to vent plastic fireclay burner fronts?

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A 3/16 inch rod tapered to blunt point in the last half inch

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when compared to insulating block, firebrick has an insulating value of what?

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less than 1/10th that of insulation block

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18
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what is the FC-25 fiber fax tamping tax used for?

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to repair cracks in deteriorated or failed refractory

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19
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anchors used for castable or plastic refractory shall be what type?

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pennant type

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20
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when working in large areas the refractory anchors should be spaced at what intervals?

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every 10 to 12 inches

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21
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what is the maximum gap between two sidewall tubes in a D type boiler?

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1/4 inch

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22
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what is the corrective action for a gap exceeding 1/4 inch on two sidewall tubes?

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fill the gap with ceramic fiber or ceramic fiber rope

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23
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castable refractory shall be air-cured for how long?

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two days or more

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24
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lighting fires in boiler with newly installed castable refractory after an air-cure of oil one day is prohibited without approval from whom ?

A

NAVSEA

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25
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a mechanical strain caused by improper operation of the boiler (panting and vibration) will cause what detrimental effect to the furnace wall?

A

the wall will weaken and become dislocated

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26
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how can you visually tell if an expansion joint is closing completely?

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if the inside of the expansion joint is light in color, the joint is closing properly. If the inside is dark and discolored, it is not closing properly

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27
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what are the major causes of burner front parallel cracking?

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improper installation and boiler operating

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28
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what is the only way to really determine the condition of a furnace wall?

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measure the wall thickness at its thinnest point

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29
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the entire furnace deck must be renewed when the firebrick reaches what minimum thickness?

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when the thickness is reduced to 1/2 inch for unanchored decks and 3 inches for anchored decks

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30
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when treating a boiler with EDTA waterside cleaning chemicals, what is the required percentage of the EDTA solution?

A

one percent

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31
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EDTA used for waterside cleaning must be disposed of in accordance with what publication?

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NSTM 503

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32
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how often must the boiler be bottom blown, after lit off following EDTA cleaning?

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at least every 72 hours and preferably every 48 hours if possible

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33
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if the EDTA cleaning is successful, the boiler hours are adjusted in what manner?

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the mechanical cleaning hours are zeroed

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34
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following EDTA cleaning the boiler is freshly filled and treated with what chemical in accordance with NSTM 220 V2?

A

disodium phosphate (DSP) only

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35
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how often must the boiler be surface blown after lit off following EDTA cleaning?

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a 10 percent surface blowdown is conducted every 24 hours

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36
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the boiling out procedure for navy boiler is used to remove what type of deposits?

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hard deposits

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37
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how many pounds of anhydrous trisodium phosphate (TSP) is used per 1000 galloons of feed water when conducting the boiler boiling out procedure?

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120 lbs.

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38
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how many pounds of sodium metasilicate is required 1000 gallons of feed water when conducting the boiler boiling out procedure?

A

2 quarts

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39
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for an effective boil-out, the chemicals shall be completely dissolved and the solution temperature will be maintained within what temperature range?

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300 degrees to 325 degrees F

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40
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when conducting boiler boil out, if sodium metasilicate is unavailable, the boil out may be accomplished by using what chemicals?

A

use trisodium phosphate (TSP), using 200 lbs, per 1000 gallons of feedwater

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41
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after completion of boiler boiling out; the boiler must be hydrostatically tested to what pressure?

A

150 psig

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42
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how long must the boiler boiling out procedure last, once the solution reaches the proper temperature?

A

20 hours

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43
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when performing superheater boil out the solution is heated to what temperature?

A

200 to 210 degrees F

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44
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what type of cleaning is required for a newly erected boiler?

A

boiling out

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45
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water washing of boiler firesides shall only be accomplished after approval from whom?

A

NAVSEA

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46
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what is the periodicity for hydrostatically testing burner barrels?

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every 1800 to 2000 hours of boiler operation

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47
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in what publication can guidance for fitting burner tile can be found?

A

NSTM 221

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48
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when adjacent boiler tubes are warped in such a way that they touch each other, they are defined as what?

A

married tubes

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49
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what causes tube marriages to occur in the boiler?

A

overheating of tubes or from stresses developing during installation

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50
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if 1/4 inch tubes in the main generating bank are married, what corrective action must be taken?

A

the tube joints are hydrostatically tested at 100 percent boiler steady state pressure and they are satisfactorily pass hydro no corrective action is necessary

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51
Q

to whom must you report all boiler tube failures?

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NAVSEA

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52
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how can you make a simple gauge for measuring the depth of waterside pits?

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by pushing a straight pin or paper clip through a 3x5 inch card.the point of the pin or clip should project beyond the card, at right angles to the card

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53
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what are the four classifications of boiler tube damage?

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fireside cavities and scars
waterside cavities and scars
tube deformities and fractures
tube deposits

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54
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what type of boiler tube damage is indicated by metal loss that occurs in bands or stripes around the circumference of the tube?

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circumferential grooving

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55
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fireside grooving that causes metal loss and bands around the tube normally occurs at what locations in the boiler?

A

horizontal tubes such as superheater tubes

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56
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what is the most common cause of fireside grooving of boiler tubes?

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leakage from tube seats higher up in the bank

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57
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what is the term that describes wandering, straight walled, canyon like cavities in the tube metal?

A

water tracking

58
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both cratering and water tracking usually occur in what area of the boiler?

A

at the header ends of water wall tubes and division wall tubes

59
Q

general fireside thinning is defined as what?

A

a uniform loss of tube metal over a large area on the outside of the tubes

60
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what is the most common cause of the fireside thinning?

A

soot corrosion

61
Q

what type of damage occurs when the rate of heat transfer through the tube wall is reduced?

A

fireside burning

62
Q

how can tool marks on boiler tubes be easily identified?

A

they do not resemble corrosion effects in any way

63
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what type of boiler tube rupture resembles a burst bubble; the open lips are uniformly tapered to sharp knifelike edges and there is no evidence of cracking or irregular tearing of the metal?

A

thin lipped ruptured

64
Q

what causes thin lipped ruptures?

A

the flow of steam or wattle was not adequate to absorb the heat to which the tube was exposed

65
Q

where do thin lipped tube ruptures occur?

A

economizer tubes, generating tubes and to much lesser extent superheater tubes

66
Q

a sudden drop in water level or a tube partially blocked by tools or plugs left in the boiler will cause what type of tube damages?

A

thin lipped ruptures

67
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what type of tube rupture resembles thin lipped ruptures, but their edges are thick and ragged rather than tapered and knifelike?

A

thick lipped

68
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what type of tube rupture is caused by milder and prolonged overheat?

A

thick lipped

69
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thick lipped ruptures are the most common type of rupture in which tubes?

A

superheater tubes

70
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what term is used to describe openings in a tube not associated with tube enlargement?

A

perforation

71
Q

what is the most common type of tube perforation?

A

a pinhole leak

72
Q

which tubes are normally found to contain thermal cracks?

A

superheater tubes

73
Q

heat blisters on boiler tubes are almost always caused by what?

A

waterside deposits

74
Q

heat blisters are normally found on what type of boiler tubes?

A

the fire row of the generating bank

75
Q

what type of damage causes deformation from semiplastic flow of the tube metal caused by mild overheat?

A

sagging

76
Q

what causes warping of boiler tubes?

A

sudden cooling of the tubes after they have overheated

77
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what is the most common material defect found in the boiler tubes?

A

tube wall lamination

78
Q

a string wrapped around an enlarged tube and then laid along a ruler is an improved tool used to measure what?

A

tube deformity

79
Q

serious fireside burning is caused by what?

A

steaming the boiler with a dry tube

80
Q

when oil contamination is suspected, the boiler must be examined what manner?

A

the boiler must be examined wet

81
Q

when the NAVSSES boiler inspector directs you to remove a boiler tube for analysis during a overhaul to determine if the boiler is in need of acid cleaning, which tube do you remove?

A

screen tube, 2/3 furnace depth

82
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the boiler tubes removed are examined by the activity that removed them and a report of findings and recommended actions are sent to whom?

A

Type commander, NAVSEA, NAVSSES

83
Q

what is an exploratory block?

A

a section of not more Ethan 10 tube side and I must be deep enough to include the tubes in the center row

84
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the need for cutting an exploring block is determined by whom?

A

engineering officer

85
Q

where does oxygen pitting mostly occur in boiler tubes?

A

downcomers, superheaters and at the steam ends of generating tubes

86
Q

what type of damage causes localized pitting in boiler tubes?

A

dissolved oxygen

87
Q

what causes handhold plates of hydrostatic testing, prior to filling the boiler, the handhold nut is tightened to what degree?

A

1/2 flat beyond fingertight

88
Q

during hydrostatic testing leaking joints may be tapped to assist in seating the handhold plate up to what pressure?

A

300 psig

89
Q

what hydrostatic test pressure is used to check rerolled tube seats for leakage?

A

100 percent of operating pressure

90
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a new handhold plate is installed in the boiler and was furnished through the navy stock system, what is the hydrostatic test pressure?

A

125 percent of normal operating pressure

91
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rerolled superheat tubes are hydrostatically tested to what pressure?

A

125 percent boiler operating pressure

92
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what boiler hydrostatic test pressure is required after replacement of drains, vents, blowdown piping, boiler piping, and welded valve?

A

125 percent of boiler design pressure

93
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all major welds repairs to boiler headers, drums and renewal or welding to downcomers requires what type of hydrostatic test?

A

150 percent of boiler design pressure

94
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if a boiler has an unsatisfactorily strength inspection at the five year period, the boiler must be hydrostatically tested to what pressure?

A

150 percent of boiler design pressure

95
Q

how often is the boiler inspected for strength and integrity?

A

every 5 years

96
Q

what tool is used to cut the old tube flush with the drum or header?

A

air powered side cutting chisel

97
Q

what type of packing is usually used on soot blowers?

A

split ring packing

98
Q

boiler tubes up to but not including 2 inch rod tubes, must project into drums or headers what distance?

A

3/16 to 5/16 of an inch

99
Q

boiler tubes 2 inches od and greater, must project into drums or headers what distance?

A

5/16 to 7/16 of an inch

100
Q

when belling boiler tubes up to but not including 2 inches od, what is the required bell?

A

not less than 1/16* but not to exceed 1/8 inch

101
Q

when belling boiler tubes larger than 2 inches od what is the required bell?

A

not less than 1/8” and not more than 3/16 inch

102
Q

what causes die marks on boiler tubes?

A

faulty manufacturing of the tube

103
Q

what is the function of 3/8 inch holes drilled in the front and rear economizer vestibules?

A

these holes pressurize the vestibules and prevent soot and combustion gases from leaking into the fireroom

104
Q

how can leaks within the boiler air casing be found?

A

by using a soapsuds solution and the back of your hand

105
Q

boiler generating tubes are constructed by what material?

A

carboon steel

106
Q

boiler superheater tubes are constructed of what material?

A

chromium or carbon molybdenum and in some applications stainless steel

107
Q

how are newly fitted boiler generating tubes properly installed?

A

by first fitting the tubes in the steam drum and then in the water drum or header

108
Q

boiler refractory firebrick is designed to withstand what maximum furnace temperature?

A

3000 degrees F

109
Q

boiler refractory insulating block is designed to withstand what maximum temperature?

A

2500 degrees F

110
Q

boiler refractory insulating block is designed to withstand what minimum temperature?

A

1500 degrees F

111
Q

what refractory brick is the innermost layer of the furnace?

A

firebrick

112
Q

mortared joints between firebricks must never exceed what clearance?

A

1/16 inch

113
Q

when preparing boiler tube ends for tube installation they must be cleaned and polished to what degree?

A

a distance equal to the thickness of the tube seat plus 2 or 3 inches

114
Q

what are two types of boiler tube expanders?

A

roller and ball drift

115
Q

boiler tube expanders must be operated at what pressure for optimum operation?

A

100 psi

116
Q

all boiler tube work and replacement must be recorded on what document?

A

boiler tube renewal sheet

117
Q

what is the maximum allowable safety valve lifting pressure tolerance with a steam drum pressure of 31 to 710 psi?

A

plus or minus 5 psi

118
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what is the maximum allowable safety valve lifting pressure tolerance on boilers with a steam drum pressure of 711 to 1410 psi?

A

plus or minus 10 psi

119
Q

what is the maximum allowable safety valve lifting pressure tolerance on boilers with a steam drum pressure of 325 psi or below?

A

plus or minus 3 psi

120
Q

what is the maximum permissible boiler safety valve leakage during boiler operation?

A

a flume not larger than 3 feet emitting from the safety exhaust point

121
Q

installed boiler safety valve gages are required to be how tight?

A

hand tight

122
Q

what effect will boiler safety valves gags have on safety valve operation when they are applies with excessive force?

A

safety spindle deformation or damage the seating surface

123
Q

when setting boiler safety valves, what will lowering the nozzle ring on nozzle reaction safety valve cause?

A

reduces the nozzle effect and decreases safety valve blowdown

124
Q

when setting boiler safety valves, what will lowering the adjusting ring on a huddling chamber safety valve cause?

A

decreases blowdown and raises the reseating pressure

125
Q

what term describes the first escape of steam before a safety valve lifts?

A

simmer

126
Q

what term describes a metallic hammering sound or a definite vibratory noise within a safety valve when setting boiler safeties?

A

chatter

127
Q

what is the allowable tolerance for a simmering boiler safety valve?

A

1 1/2 percent of the lifting pressure, provided that it does not occur at boiler operating pressure and provided that is less than the blowdown

128
Q

what is the corrective action for a chattering safety valve?

A

disassemble and rebuild the safety valve as required

129
Q

safety valve settings must never be changed without whose approval?

A

NAVSEA

130
Q

at what pressure are boiler safety valve gage placed on the safety valves?

A

100-200 psi below the lowest safety valve sitting

131
Q

in accordance with pms procedure what is the maximum number of times you can lift a safety valve unsatisfactorily during the setting of safeties before valve cool down is required?

A

three successive lifts

132
Q

boiler safety valve hand easing gear must be checked for proper operations at what periodicity?

A

every 1800 - 2000 hours of boiler operation

133
Q

boiler soot blower nozzles are installed in accordance what specifications?

A

not greater than every third tube if the axis of the element is at right angles to the axis of the tubes or not greater than 3 inches if the axis of the element is parallel to the tubes

134
Q

what type of packing is usually installed in boiler soot blower?

A

split ring type

135
Q

what is the requirement for soot blower head replacement when measured by ultrasonic testing?

A

when the head thickness has reached 50 percent less than the original thickness specified on the applicable drawing

136
Q

how are soot blower screw connections prevented from coming loose by vibration or wear?

A

they must be tack welded in at least three locations around the outside

137
Q

what is the primary function of the soot blower bearings?

A

to guide the soot blower

138
Q

what is the bearing composition of a soot blower bearings?

A

25% chrome and 20% nickel or 20% chrome and 12% nickel

139
Q

how many boiler inspection devices (BID) are required per fire room?

A

one

140
Q

a fogged mirror on the BID is an indication of what?

A

unburned fuel vapors within the firebox

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