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Block 1 - Oil Controls & Components Flashcards

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What are the three general zones of an oil supply system?

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  • Oil supply
  • Fuel train
  • Atomizing air
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What components are included in the oil supply section?

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  • Shutoff valve
  • Vacuum gauge
  • Check valve
  • Priming tee
  • Strainers
  • Supply pump
  • Supply pressure gauge
  • Oil relief valve (bypass valve)
  • Return back pressure orifice
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What components are typically found in a main oil valve train for light oil?

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  • Two solenoid safety shutoff valves (SSOVs)
  • Oil pressure regulator
  • Oil metering valve
  • Mixing manifold block for mixing atomizing air and oil
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What is the function of the atomizing air section?

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  • Supplies atomizing air to the oil supplied to the burner
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What components make up the atomizing air section?

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  • Air pump
  • Air strainer & check valve
  • Lube oil strainer
  • Air/oil receiver tank
  • Air proving switch
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What does the Oil Drawer Switch do?

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Opens the limit circuit if the oil drawer burner gun is not latched in the forward position required for burning oil

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What is the purpose of the Atomizing Air Proving Switch?

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Pressure-actuated switch whose contacts are closed when sufficient atomizing air pressure is present for oil firing

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What is the function of the Oil Solenoid Valve?

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Opens when energized to allow fuel oil flow from the oil metering valve to the burner nozzle

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What are the integral parts of a Fuel Oil Controller?

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  • Oil metering valve
  • Oil modulating cam
  • Oil burner pressure gauge
  • Oil pressure regulator
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What does the Oil Relief Valve (Bypass) do?

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Maintains a constant oil supply pressure to the fuel oil controller by bypassing excess fuel oil

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What is the function of the Back Pressure Orifice?

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Creates back pressure to maintain a constant supply pressure to the fuel metering valve

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What is the role of the Air Pump Module Assembly?

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Provides the compressed air required to atomize the fuel oil for proper combustion

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What does the Low Oil Pressure Switch do?

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Opens when fuel oil pressure drops below selected pressure and interrupts the limit circuit

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What is the purpose of the Fuel Oil Pump?

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Transfers fuel oil from the storage tank and delivers it under pressure to the burner system

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What are the requirements set by ASME CSD-1 regarding filters or strainers?

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Filters and strainers shall be installed upstream from the safety shutoff valve(s)

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What is the function of a pilot gas train in larger oil-fired burners?

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Necessary for safe lighting of the burner, controlling fuel flow to the pilot nozzle

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What does an oil heater do for heavy oil?

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Heats heavy oil to reduce viscosity for effective atomization and combustion

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What is the role of pressure and temperature switches in oil systems?

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  • Supervises oil supply pressure
  • Monitors atomizing media pressure
  • Provides safety shutdowns for high oil temperature
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Fill in the blank: The two main methods of oil atomization for oil-fired burners are _______ and _______.

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[Pressure atomization], [Air atomization]

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What is the key factor in the pressure atomization process?

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The pressure at the oil nozzle

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What is the typical oil pressure range for pressure atomization?

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100-300 psi

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What is the turndown ratio for an air atomized burner?

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What is the required steam pressure for steam-atomizing burners?

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75 to 150 psi

24
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What supervises low oil pressure for systems greater than 20 gph?

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Low oil pressure interlock switch

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Which part of the oil system supplies oil from the storage tank to the burner?
Oil supply
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What is the typical turndown ratio for an air atomized burner?
6:1 to 8:1
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Which part starts and stops with the forced draft fan motor in the CB-LE model?
Air pump motor
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What is the main function of the oil heater for heavy oil?
Reduce viscosity for effective atomization
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What is included in the fuel oil controller?
Oil metering valve, regulator, and gauge
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What component prevents backflow in the oil supply system?
Check valve
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What ensures proper combustion by atomizing fuel oil?
Oil injection nozzle
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Which component mixes atomizing air and oil?
Mixing manifold block
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What is used to supervise high oil temperature in preheated oil systems?
High oil temperature interlock switch
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What controls oil flow to meet load demands?
Oil modulating cam
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What does the air filter in the CB-LE model do?
Cleans air supply entering the pump
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Which component holds a supply of lubricating oil for the air pump?
Air/oil receiver tank
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What method of atomization is commonly used in small power plants?
Steam atomization
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Which atomization method requires fewer piping components?
Pressure atomization
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What causes a safety shutdown if atomizing media pressure drops below design pressure?
Low-pressure interlock switch
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What is the oil pressure range for pressure atomizing burners?
100-300 psi
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What maintains a constant oil supply pressure in the fuel system?
Oil relief valve
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What is the role of the fuel oil strainer?
Prevent foreign matter from entering the system
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Which component is optional in smaller oil-fired burners?
Low oil pressure switch
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What does the oil metering valve do?
Regulates the flow of oil to the burner nozzle
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What type of atomization requires an air compressor?
Air atomization
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What does the vacuum gauge in the oil supply system measure?
Suction pressure in the supply line
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What component prevents surging back through the pump and air filter?
Check valve
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What controls the movement of the metering stem?
Modulating motor through linkage and cam
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What is the purpose of the atomizing air proving switch?
Ensures sufficient atomizing air pressure is present for oil firing
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Which component is used to cool lubricating oil in the atomizing air system?
Lube oil cooling coil
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What is the turndown ratio for pressure atomizing burners?
3:1 to 4:1
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What ensures proper atomization in steam atomizing burners?
Low oil pressure and high steam pressure
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What type of safety shutoff valves (SSOVs) are used in oil systems?
Electro-hydraulic actuators

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