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Definition of steam

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Gas form of water

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Definition of saturated steam

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Steam at 212°F

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Definition of sensible heat

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Heat that can be measured and felt

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Definition of latent heat

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Heat that changes the state but not the temperature

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Definition of superheated steam

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Steamy heated above the saturated state

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Definition of pop safety relief

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Relief that pops if unsafe pressures are present

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Definition of water gauge

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Sight glass

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Definition of gauge cocks

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Gate valve on a sight glass

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Definition of compound gauge

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Measures both temperature and pressure

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Definition of additive differential pressuretrol

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Controls operating pressure of boiler (additive= cutout+differential)

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Definition of subtractive differential pressuretrol

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Controls operating pressure of a boiler (subtractive= cutout-differential)

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Definition of float low-water cut off

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Low-water cut off operated by a float

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Definition of electronic low-water cut off

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Low-water cut off operated electronically

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Definition of down feed system

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System located below steam main

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Definition of dry return

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Any return above boiler water line

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Definition of equalizing line

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Equalizes the pressure between the main and the boiler

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Definition of Hartford loop

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Protects boiler against low water, 2”-4” below the water line

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Definition of steam header

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Horizontal piping connected to boiler outlet

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Definition of wet return

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Return lines below boiler waterline

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What does CSD1 stand for

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Control safety device 1

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The function and purpose of a siphon tube

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Keep steam from hitting gauges also known as pigtail

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Definition of one pipe system

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System with one type both supply and return are the same pipe

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Definition of two pipe system

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System with two pipes one supply and one return

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What type of trap does a two pipe system use

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Thermostatic trap

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Name the major components of a steam system
Boiler, header, equalizer, Hartford loop, steam main, condensate main, traps, strainer, union, check, air vent, low-water cut off
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How does a thermostatic trap operate
Operates on a difference in temperature
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How does a mechanical trap operate
Operates on difference in density
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How does a thermodynamic trap operate
Operates on difference in thermal energy
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What is an equalizer and what does it do
Connects steam header to return, collects condensate from steam main and sends it to return
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What type of trap is used on a low pressure system for end of main
A F&T trap beat because it will pass air and condensate
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What does F&T trap stand for
Float and thermostatic
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What controls the pressure in a low-pressure steam boiler
Pressuretrol
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What PSIG does the safety relief valve on a low pressure boiler open at
15 PSIG
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What is a drip pan ell used for
Drains condensate from a vent
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What is used to view the water level in a boiler
Sight glass
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Steam flow into a one a pipe radiator steam system is controlled by the what
Air vent
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What is the normal pitch of steam piping
1 inch over 20 feet
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In an F&T trap the float rises to discharge what
Air and steam
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A failed trap will typically become what
Steam bound
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Define high temperature high-pressure hot water
Hot water above 200°F and 60 PSIG
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Why do you superheat steam
It does more work at lower pressures
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List for common controls on a steam boiler
Manual reset, low-water cut off, aquastat, pressuretrol
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Definition of reverse return
First in last out
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Definition of parallel system
All piping is fed equally
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Define primary, secondary
Lines set at 12 inch centers to avoid pressure drop
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What is a closed hydronic system
A system of close to atmosphere
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What is a open hydronic system
A system open the atmosphere
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What is a zone system
A system with multiple zones that can be controlled independently of each other
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What is a monoflow system
One pipe, use of monoflow tees, supply and return is the same pipe
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What is a gravity system
System that flows by gravity alone by using the weight of water
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What happens when water is heated
Molecules vibrate and move faster spreading apart
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What are normal operating temperature for a hot water system
120 to 200°F
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What is the maximum operating pressure of a boiler determined by
See level input
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Why does the system stop circulating
Clogged pipe, air trapped, failed pump
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Define set point
Temperature chosen that boiler is set to
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Define domestic priority
Domestic water takes priority over hot water
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Define circulator
Pump that circulates water in the system
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Define indirect water heater
Water that is heated indirectly
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Define bladder expansion tank
Unattached bladder that allows for expansion
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Define diaphragm expansion tank
Attached diaphragm that allows for expansion
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Define atmospheric compression expansion tank
Tank that is filled with a certain amount of air to allow for expansion
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Define T&P relief
Relief controlled by temperature and pressure
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Define pressure relief
Relief controlled by pressure
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The steam piping on a steam boiler that reduces the likelihood of low-water condition in the boiler is called?
Hartford loop
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Thermostatic traps open and close by means of
Flexible bellows
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A failed trap will typically become
Steam bound
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What is a vapor system
Vacuum system created by no mechanical means
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What is a vacuum system
Vacuum system created by a pump
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What is a vari vac system
Vacuum system created by a variable pump that creates a deep vacuum
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True or false, radiant heat is not comfortable heat
False
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True or false, radiant heat is found in the ceiling and the walls
True
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True or false a hydronic heating system operating at 200° boiler water temperature can be used to heat domestic hot water to 120°
True
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True or false a snowmelt system cannot be a part of a hydronic heating system
False
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True or false, a typical temperature for snowmelt system is up to 114°
True
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True or false a compression tank is not necessary in a system if a pressure reducing valve is used
False
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True or false, plug a relief valve if it won't stop dripping as a temporary fix
False
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What are two factors which are used in establishing the pump size needed to circulate water through a piping system
Pressure drop\head, GPM\desired flow
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What is the purpose of measuring the length of pipe in the longest circuit
To establish TEL, and account for pressure drop
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How is the amount of added pressure drop determined for pipe fittings in a piping circuit
The longest circuit x 65 or each fitting accounted for on a short circuit runs with many fittings
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What term is applied to the total measured length of the longest circuit and the length added for fitting allowance
TEL, total equivalent length
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The available pump head per foot of pipe is usually expressed in what
Millinch/foot
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Priming it happens because of
Incorrect piping
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Foaming in a boiler happens when
Oily dirty pipes
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To derate boiler you?
Multiply by the efficiency percentage in decimal form
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True or false a three-way mixing valve enters on the AB port
False
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What does a tridicator measure
Temperature, pressure, and vacuum
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What is the maximum operating pressure of a boiler determined by
Maximum BTU input
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Define outdoor reset
Provides less heating when outside temperature is higher than design the minimum
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What does WWSD stand for
Warm weather shut down
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Water flow into a hot water hydronic system is controlled by
Pressure reducing valve
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Define refrigerant
Substance used for cooling that has a low boiling temperature
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Define saturated air
Air that cannot hold any more water
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True or false a room cooling unit removes heat and moisture from the air
True
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True or false radiant heat is typically under 120° but used commercially up to 140°
True
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True or false a closed hydronic heating system allows you to have higher water temperatures and better safeties
True

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