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| Give all the information on a boiler certificate of inspection ? |
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Definition
The certificate of inspection shall contain
Name of owner or user
Location
Size and number of the unit
Date of inspection
Mawp
Signature of inspector |
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| How often do high pressure boilers have to be inspected? |
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Definition
| All boilers unless exempt shall be inspected once a year internally and externally. Upon written application the board may extend that period for a time not to exceed 6 months. |
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Term
| Who is authorized to inspected HP boilers in Massachusetts? |
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Definition
Boilers may be inspected by
1. Division under the supervision of the chief
2. Inspectors of insurance companies authorized to insure steam boilers in the commonwealth.
3. Shop inspection outside of the commonwealth an inspectors holding a national board of boiler and pressure vessel inspectors commission as approved by the chief of inspections. |
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| Where do inspectors get their authorization to inspect HP boilers? |
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Definition
| Inspectors get their authorization from Chapter 146 section 13. |
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Term
| Why are you authorized to sit for a First Engineers License? |
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Definition
• I am a citizen of the United States
• Used a 2nd engineers license in a 2nd class plant for at least one and one half years. |
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Term
| Why do you need a license to operate in your plant? |
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Definition
| Plant requires continuous attendance and turbine is unlimited horsepower. |
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Term
| How does the state determine boiler horsepower? |
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Definition
Boiler horsepower can be determined 4 ways according to section 48.
1. Manufactures Tag denoting horsepower
2. Steam output capacity as listed on the manufactures tag divided by 34.5.
3. Btu/hr input as listed on the manufactures tag divided by 41,840.
4. Btu/hr output listed on the manufactures tag divided by 33,475. |
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Term
| How does the state determine Turbine Horsepower? |
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Definition
Turbine horsepower according to section 48.
• 9 hp if external diameter of steam supply pipe is less that 1 ¾ inches.
• 50 hp if external diameter of steam supply pipe is in excess of 1 ¾ and less than 3½ inches.
• 150 hp if external diameter of steam supply pipe is in excess of 3 ½ inches and less than 5 inches.
• Unlimited if 5 inches or more. |
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Term
| How and when must your license be displayed? |
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Definition
| License shall be displayed in the engine or boiler room of the plant in which you are operating in a place where they can easily be read. |
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Term
| If you want an extension of time on your boiler inspection how do you get one? |
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Definition
| All boilers unless exempt shall be inspected once a year internally and externally. Upon written application the board may be extend that period for a time not to exceed 6 months when in the public interest and convince required. |
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Term
| What data is found in the state Engineers and Operators log book? |
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Definition
A check list of the daily boiler maintenance
1. Bottom blows
2. Surface blow to water surfaces
3. Blow down water column
4. Test low-water cutoff and feed water regulators
5. Manually operated safety valves on start-up
6. Lubrication in aux equipment
7. On startup make sure ignition operates properly
8. Keep boiler room clean |
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Term
| Can you run your plant without a chief engineer and if so for how long? |
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Definition
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| What can you do with the license you are studying for? |
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Definition
| To have charge of and operate any steam plant. |
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Term
| If you are in charge of a steam plant who must you notify? |
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Definition
| Engineer’s and firemen in charge of a steam plant must notify the department in writing. |
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Term
| Explain what is meant by periodic, non continuous and continuous attendance. |
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Definition
Periodic attendance- licensed engineer
1. Perform daily maintenance as required by state log book.
2. Shall remain in the same building as the boiler.
3. Boiler shall be equipped with automatic shut down devices.
4. Safe operation is the primary duty of the licensed engineer.
5. Full discretion to return to the boiler room and all visits are logged.
Non continuous attendance- licensed engineer
1. Including periodic.
2. Remote monitoring station having the ability to shut down the boiler.
3. Ability to visit 4-6 times per shift.
Continuous attendance
1. Manned attendance by a licensed operator at all times. |
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| What is the duty of the Board of Boiler Rules? |
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Definition
The board shall formulate rules for the construction, installation, and inspection of steam boilers and power reactors vessels for ascertaining the safe working pressure.
Prescribe test and if necessary ascertain the qualities of materials used in the construction of boilers and power reactors.
Formulate rules regulating the construction and sizes of safety valves, appliances to measure steam pressure, and water level.
Make a standard form of certificate of inspection. |
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