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Power Engineering 4
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Answer 45 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The sum of currents into the point
The rotameter is capable of measuring flow using a constant pressure differential and a variable
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety is regulated by...
A Third Class Engineer's Certificate of Competency qualifies the holder to work as a Chief Engineer for a power plant not exceeding
The total currents away from a point equal
2. Area
Power for operating mechanical cleaning tools used in removing scale or slag from firetube boilers shall be generated...
Limp diaphragms for sensing elements are sometimes made from...
The rotameter is capable of measuring flow using a constant pressure differential and a variable
Multimeters are sometimes protected by...
3. Stationary electrical charges
Magnetic fields do not interact with
Safety valves shall be designed to attain full lift at a pressure above set pressure but not exceeding
Multimeters are sometimes protected by...
A centrifugal switch used with an AC motor
4. 3%
The main opposition to current flow in a motor is...
Safety valves shall be designed to attain full lift at a pressure above set pressure but not exceeding
Natural gas treatment plants remove
A centrifugal switch used with an AC motor
5. Circuit over load protection
Safety valves shall be designed to attain full lift at a pressure above set pressure but not exceeding
Multimeters are sometimes protected by...
The swing check valve...
The photocell - when used in flame failure detection...
6. Carbon dioxide and dry chemical
A Third Class Certificate of Competency enables the holder to work as a shift Engineer of a power plant not exceeding...
Extinguisher that would ordinarily be used to combat a Class C fire
The resistance of a conductor does not depend on its...
A centrifugal switch used with an AC motor
7. 1. hydrocarbon condensate 2. non - combustible gases 3. sulfurous compounds 4. water vapour
For DC generators - the nearer to zero the percentage voltage regulation is then
Before making adjustments or altering the fuel- air ratio of a combustion control system - the power engineer should
Natural gas treatment plants remove
A passage way of at least ______ metres in width and clear of all obstructions shall be provided on both sides and the rear of the boiler
8. Fluid has the smallest cross sectional area
The purpose of the recovery of the L.P.G. and gasoline process - used in a natural gas treatment plant is to...
Good housekeeping in a power plant is the responbility of the Chief Engineer as implied by the...
A example of an image tube whose function is the generation and display of a light image from an electrical input signal is...
In an orifice meter - the vena contracta is the point where the...
9. DC
Type of electrical supply is used by electrostatic precipitators
Plant safety committees should be made up of people from
Good housekeeping in a power plant is the responbility of the Chief Engineer as implied by the...
The rotameter is capable of measuring flow using a constant pressure differential and a variable
10. 1. time of current flow through the body 2. the path taken 3. the quantity of the current
A Third Class Engineer's Certificate of Competency qualifies the holder to work as a Chief Engineer for a power plant not exceeding
The factors that determine the severity of electrical shock are...
The swing check valve...
The main opposition to current flow in a motor is...
11. Absorb vibration from both prime mover and driven machine
The purpose of the recovery of the L.P.G. and gasoline process - used in a natural gas treatment plant is to...
Extinguisher that would ordinarily be used to combat a Class C fire
Foundations for machinery are required to...
The advantages of oil over coal as a boiler fuel are...
12. The cosine of the phase angle
Power for operating mechanical cleaning tools used in removing scale or slag from firetube boilers shall be generated...
Before making adjustments or altering the fuel- air ratio of a combustion control system - the power engineer should
The power factor of an AC circuit is equal to...
A passage way of at least ______ metres in width and clear of all obstructions shall be provided on both sides and the rear of the boiler
13. Place the core in oil filled tanks and cooling fans
Properly planned maintenance
Power for operating mechanical cleaning tools used in removing scale or slag from firetube boilers shall be generated...
Transformers are cooled by...
Steam separators
14. Mass
The main opposition to current flow in a motor is...
Limp diaphragms for sensing elements are sometimes made from...
The resistance of a conductor does not depend on its...
The purpose of the recovery of the L.P.G. and gasoline process - used in a natural gas treatment plant is to...
15. Reduces uplanned outages of equipment
The universal series motor
Foundations for machinery are required to...
Properly planned maintenance
The devices which are used to change pneumatic signals to computer signals are known as...
16. 1. preventative maintenance 2. management information system 3. work order system
Magnetic fields do not interact with
Part of a total energy system
The devices which are used to change pneumatic signals to computer signals are known as...
A Third Class Chief Engineer should be familiar with the following maintenance management areas
17. The better voltage regulation
A hydrostatic test consists of completely filling the boiler with water and the applying a water pressure
Power for operating mechanical cleaning tools used in removing scale or slag from firetube boilers shall be generated...
The advantages of oil over coal as a boiler fuel are...
For DC generators - the nearer to zero the percentage voltage regulation is then
18. 10 000 kW
Extinguisher that would ordinarily be used to combat a Class C fire
A example of an image tube whose function is the generation and display of a light image from an electrical input signal is...
The rotameter is capable of measuring flow using a constant pressure differential and a variable
A Third Class Certificate of Competency enables the holder to work as a shift Engineer of a power plant not exceeding...
19. 2H2 + O2 = 2H2O
Transformers are cooled by...
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety is regulated by...
The total currents away from a point equal
Correct for complete combustion
20. Counter emf
Safety valves shall be designed to attain full lift at a pressure above set pressure but not exceeding
Limp diaphragms for sensing elements are sometimes made from...
The main opposition to current flow in a motor is...
The formation of carbon monoxide in the furnace is undesirable because it is...
21. Offers little flow resistance
Before making adjustments or altering the fuel- air ratio of a combustion control system - the power engineer should
Steam separators
The swing check valve...
The factors that determine the severity of electrical shock are...
22. 5000 kW
23. Stability of operation
Plant safety committees should be made up of people from
The rotameter is capable of measuring flow using a constant pressure differential and a variable
The formation of carbon monoxide in the furnace is undesirable because it is...
A surge tower used in hydro electric generation stations is for...
24. Continuity measurements and direct resistance measurement
Part of a total energy system
The resistance of a conductor does not depend on its...
Foundations for machinery are required to...
Ohmmeters are for...
25. Less storage problems - less handling equipment and less laabour requried
Properly planned maintenance
A surge tower used in hydro electric generation stations is for...
The advantages of oil over coal as a boiler fuel are...
Magnetic fields do not interact with
26. Operates on either DC or AC and up to 60Hz
Correct for complete combustion
Complete combustion will take place only when
The universal series motor
A Third Class Engineer's Certificate of Competency qualifies the holder to work as a Chief Engineer for a power plant not exceeding
27. Changes starting conditions to runnign conditions
A Third Class Certificate of Competency enables the holder to work as a shift Engineer of a power plant not exceeding...
The factors that determine the severity of electrical shock are...
A centrifugal switch used with an AC motor
The photocell - when used in flame failure detection...
28. 1. cause the steam to suddenly change its direction 2. impart a whirling motion to the steam 3. baffles cause the steam flow to change direction 4. are sometimes called steam purifiers
The rotameter is capable of measuring flow using a constant pressure differential and a variable
A example of an image tube whose function is the generation and display of a light image from an electrical input signal is...
The power factor of an AC circuit is equal to...
Steam separators
29. Analog to digital converters (ADC)
Good housekeeping in a power plant is the responbility of the Chief Engineer as implied by the...
The formation of carbon monoxide in the furnace is undesirable because it is...
The devices which are used to change pneumatic signals to computer signals are known as...
Multimeters are sometimes protected by...
30. 1. the temperature of the fuel- air mixture will be at least equal to the ignition temperature. 2. there is sufficient oxygen present for combustion. 3. the oxygen is in intimate contact with the fuel.
The main opposition to current flow in a motor is...
Complete combustion will take place only when
A Third Class Chief Engineer should be familiar with the following maintenance management areas
The photocell - when used in flame failure detection...
31. 0.6
The total currents away from a point equal
Steam separators
A passage way of at least ______ metres in width and clear of all obstructions shall be provided on both sides and the rear of the boiler
The resistance of a conductor does not depend on its...
32. Management - supervisors and operators
A Third Class Engineer's Certificate of Competency qualifies the holder to work as a Chief Engineer for a power plant not exceeding
Extinguisher that would ordinarily be used to combat a Class C fire
Safety valves shall be designed to attain full lift at a pressure above set pressure but not exceeding
Plant safety committees should be made up of people from
33. Star- delta - line impedance and auto- transformer starting
Method used to start a 3 phase induction motor
The power factor of an AC circuit is equal to...
Type of electrical supply is used by electrostatic precipitators
The universal series motor
34. 1. remove gasoline constituents 2. remove liquefiable hydrocarbons
The advantages of oil over coal as a boiler fuel are...
Plant safety committees should be made up of people from
Foundations for machinery are required to...
The purpose of the recovery of the L.P.G. and gasoline process - used in a natural gas treatment plant is to...
35. 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure
The total currents away from a point equal
A hydrostatic test consists of completely filling the boiler with water and the applying a water pressure
Foundations for machinery are required to...
A example of an image tube whose function is the generation and display of a light image from an electrical input signal is...
36. 690kPa
Steam separators
The blow- off tank for a boiler operating at 2200 kPa must have a design pressure of at least
A surge tower used in hydro electric generation stations is for...
Natural gas treatment plants remove
37. Rubber
The formation of carbon monoxide in the furnace is undesirable because it is...
Multimeters are sometimes protected by...
The advantages of oil over coal as a boiler fuel are...
Limp diaphragms for sensing elements are sometimes made from...
38. An absorption chiller - generator - waste heat boiler and a heat pump
Correct for complete combustion
Extinguisher that would ordinarily be used to combat a Class C fire
A centrifugal switch used with an AC motor
Part of a total energy system
39. Cathode ray oscilloscope and a picture tube
Foundations for machinery are required to...
A example of an image tube whose function is the generation and display of a light image from an electrical input signal is...
The devices which are used to change pneumatic signals to computer signals are known as...
The purpose of the recovery of the L.P.G. and gasoline process - used in a natural gas treatment plant is to...
40. Will decrease cell resistance when a flame is detected
Limp diaphragms for sensing elements are sometimes made from...
A Third Class Chief Engineer should be familiar with the following maintenance management areas
Part of a total energy system
The photocell - when used in flame failure detection...
41. Safety Codes Act and Workers Compensation Act
The advantages of oil over coal as a boiler fuel are...
A Third Class Chief Engineer should be familiar with the following maintenance management areas
Good housekeeping in a power plant is the responbility of the Chief Engineer as implied by the...
The blow- off tank for a boiler operating at 2200 kPa must have a design pressure of at least
42. Analyze the flue gas
A passage way of at least ______ metres in width and clear of all obstructions shall be provided on both sides and the rear of the boiler
In an orifice meter - the vena contracta is the point where the...
Before making adjustments or altering the fuel- air ratio of a combustion control system - the power engineer should
Method used to start a 3 phase induction motor
43. Outside of the boiler being cleaned
Ohmmeters are for...
Complete combustion will take place only when
Power for operating mechanical cleaning tools used in removing scale or slag from firetube boilers shall be generated...
A Third Class Engineer's Certificate of Competency qualifies the holder to work as a Chief Engineer for a power plant not exceeding
44. Explosive - poisonous and non - combustible
The formation of carbon monoxide in the furnace is undesirable because it is...
A centrifugal switch used with an AC motor
The total currents away from a point equal
A passage way of at least ______ metres in width and clear of all obstructions shall be provided on both sides and the rear of the boiler
45. Safety Codes Act
Natural gas treatment plants remove
A Third Class Engineer's Certificate of Competency qualifies the holder to work as a Chief Engineer for a power plant not exceeding
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety is regulated by...
Power for operating mechanical cleaning tools used in removing scale or slag from firetube boilers shall be generated...