Details Title: Chapter 146 Description: Homework #1 Total Flash Cards: 15 Created: 06/18/2009 08:29:46		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Engineering Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Boiler Definition A Boiler is a closed vessel in which water, under pressure, is transformed into steam by the application of heat Term Pressure Vessel Definition A Pressure Vessel is a closed vessel in which the source of pressure is external to itself. Any pressure vessel not identified as a boiler. Term How Often must boilers be inspected? Definition All boilers operating over 15 PSI unless otherwise exempt shall be inspected internally and externally every year. Term How much notice is required to prepare a boiler for inspection? Definition 14 days for an internal inspection, No notice required for external inspection. Term Which air tanks require inspection? Definition Air tanks at any pressure exceeding 50 PSI. Term How does Chapter 146 determine Boiler Horsepower? Definition 1. manufacturers tag if available 2. Steam output divided by 34.5 3. BTU/HR input divided by 41,840 4. BTU/HR output divided by 33,475 Term How does Chapter 146 determine engine Horsepower? Definition By the formula: P.L.A.N. divided by 33,000. P= Pressure Constant. L= Length of the stroke, A= area of the high pressure piston, N= Number of strokes per minute. Term How does Chapter 146 determine turbine Horsepower? Definition By the outside diameter of the turbine steam supply pipe Term What can one do with a Second Class Fireman's License? Definition Operate any boiler or boilers under the engineer of fireman in direct charge thereof Term What information is on the Certificate of Inspection? Definition Name of owner/user, Location, Size and number of boiler, D.O.I., Signature of inspector, M.A.W.P. Term Where is the operators license kept? Definition Located in the boiler room engine room where it can be easily read Term What boiler horsepower requires "periodic attendance"? Definition Boilers with 9-250 BHP Term What boiler horsepower requires "non-continuous attendance"? Definition Boilers 251-500 BHP Term What boiler horsepower requires "continuous attendance"? Definition Boilers over 501 BHP Term Who can appeal the results of a license exam? Definition A person aggrieved by the action of a single exam may, within one week, therefrom to the chief