Questions Flashcards

1
Q

What is the minimum cross section area of a pre cast flue?

A

16.500 mm2 squared

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2
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What is the minimum cross section area of a brick built chimney?

A

12,000 mm squared

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3
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What is the air-gap between two walls on a flue?

A

25mm

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4
Q

How does a room sealed balanced flue work ?

A

It takes the air from outside as well and same amount of hot air and cold air natural movements of air

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5
Q

What is the minimum distance from the flue spigot to the hearth on a normal gas fire?

A

250mm

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6
Q

In order what are the 4 parts of a open flue ?

A
  1. Primary flue
  2. Draught diverter
  3. Secondary flue
  4. Terminal flue
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7
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What is the maximum changing direction allowed on a pre cast flue?

A

30 degrees

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8
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What is the diameter of the flue where a terminal is not required ?

A

170mm

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9
Q

What’s the maximum change direction on a metal flue ?

A

45 degrees

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10
Q

Working out how to convert Gross to Net is ?

A

Divided by 1.11

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11
Q

If I’m venting open flue appliances over 2 or more walls how much do I increase ?

A

50%

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12
Q

How much air do I get from advantages air ?

A

35cm squared

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13
Q

How much cm squared air do you need per KV ?

A

5cm squared

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14
Q

What size does the holes have to be for a vent grill ?

A

5-10 mm

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15
Q

Any internal vents fitted ..

what is the maximum height fitted ?

A

450mm

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16
Q

Name the characteristic of a vent ?

A

Continuous
Can’t be closed or shut
Sleeved
Fly screen

17
Q

What is the flame speed of natural gas ?

A

0.36 mps

18
Q

Twin wall metal flue what’s the maximum length you can fit it ?

A

3 meters

19
Q

what is meaning of flame impingement ?

A

Flames joining together

Lack of oxygen

20
Q

What is meaning of flame chilling ?

A

A cool flame is a flame having maximal temperature below

It is usually produced in a chemical reaction of a certain fuel-air mixture.

21
Q

Name the 3 causes of complete combustion?

A

Flame chilling
Under-gassing
Over gassing
Yellow flame

22
Q

What are signs of incomplete combustion?

A

Yellow floppy flame
Flame impingement
Vitiation