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