Examination Board of Boilers

(Directorate of Steam 'Boi,lers, Maharashtra State)

(Under the BoUer Operation Engineers Rule -2011)

BoUer Technology -1

Date: 26/10/2,012
Duration: 3hrs

Time: 10:30 -13:30 hrs.

Maximum mark;: 100-

Genera'i Instructions
./ The question paper is divided in to three sections
./ Answer all questions in section 1, all questions in section 2 and one question from
section':< (Totol five questions)
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../ Answer should be brief and to the point
./ All Answers of one question should be at one place only

Section- 1

Answer all questions

(10 X 1)

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1.

Deaerdtor is placed a,t higher elevation

a)For good house keeping
b) To keep the buHding

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c)To increase NPSHA and avoid Cavitation in Boiler fer.d pump

d) To vent steam easily

2.

Stoichiometric combustib./e mixture speaks about

a) Fuel calorific value

b) Temperature of air and fuel

c) Unbt.'rnt carbon in fiue gas

d) Theoretical air ~

3.

As per Indian Boiler rule, section- 392, major repair such as fusion weld is to be
entrusted to a repairer
a) who can satisfy owner regarding quality of welding.

b) who tan satisfy the boiler Director regarding quality of welding. ~

c) who can satisfy the Manager regarding quality of welding.
d) who has quaHfied we,jder with him

4.

PI essure drop across which type valve is more

a) Gate valve

b) Butterflyvalve

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c) Globe valve

d) plug valve

5,

Safety valve is instalied at low pressure side of pressure red'!cing station to

a) releases overpressure due to failure of contrcl valve ~

b) Release steam to maintain press:;re

c) Open during hign temperature

d) Operr during high moisture

6.

Bed slump:ng is done in AFBC Boiler to

aj reduce Pressure

b) reduce temperature

~ c) reduce load

d) maintain bed temperature

7.

MObrey switch is used to

a) Control drum level ~

b) Control fuel flow

c) Control air flow
d) Control fdn speed
8.

Scoop tube control

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used in feed pump to

a) Control Vibration
b) CuP'ent measurement
cl' Control PH of feed water
d) Control drum level ~
9.

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Fer easy storage of bagasse

a) Bagasse is air drayed

b) Baling is done
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c) Bagasse is washed'

d) Water is sprayed
10. Oil burner is used in Pulverised boiler to
a) To reduce soot formation
b) To reduce coa; consumption

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c) Stabilize the flame during low load and provide ignition energy during start up ~
d) To hcrease reheat steam temperature

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Section -2

Answer aI/questions

(5+5+15)

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a) D,iameter of the feed water tank of a boiler is 10 meter and height is 14 r1eter. If
water level is 70% in thp. tank then calculate the volume of water available in
the tank in m 3 .

b) 305 tons of fuel is co,lsumed in a boHer per hour. If 1150 tG:lt:S of ste<Jm fs
generated in this boiler per hour then calculate evaporation I"atio.
c)

Describe the difference (any three)

i)

Direct and Indirect method of boiler Efficiency calculation

ji)

Single element and three element drum level control

iii)

Subcritical critical 2nd supercritical boiler

iV)

Regenerative and reheat rankine cycle

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(5+5+15)
a)

Following parameters are noted from Ultimate analysis of a coal sample

i)

Carbon

ii) Sulpher

- ~v%

- 2%

iii) Hydrogen - 4%
iv) 0I

-1.5%

Calculate theoretical quantity of air required in kg for burning 1 kg coat

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b) Steam is generated in a boiler at 110 kg/ cm (ab) and 500

Dc.

Assume drum

pressure is equal to steam pressure. Using steam table find

i). Saturated steam temperature
ii). Degree of superheat

iii): Enthalpy of the steam

,/"ti . Describe about any three

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i)

Automatic recirculation valve (ARC) of Boi:er feed pump

ii)

Regenerative ak pre heater

ii:i)

Gauge glass

iv)

Renewab'/e Energy source for electric power gene,ation

(10+10)
a)

Write short notes (any two)

i)

Supercritical Boile;

H)

Multi fuel Biomass f~red Boiler

Hi)

Annual Inspection and recertification of Boiler

b) A 2,00 TPH, 90 kg/cm , 480 DC boiler consumes 1050 tons of fuel per day with
GCV of 3800 kcal/kg. Feed water inlet temperature is 140 DC and Make up water
is negligible. (Enthalpy of steam - 79/ kcal/kg)
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Calculate efficiency of Boiler by direct method

Calculate Equivalent evaporation in Tons per 'hour frat,' and at 100

0c.

Section -3

Answer anyone question

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i).

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5+5+5 +5

What are the main equipments used in Coal handling plant of a Pulverised coal
fired Boiler

H). Describe about ash conveying system 'Of a pulverized coal fired Boiler.
iii). Why efficiency calculatedyn LCV basis is higher than efficiency calculated on
GCV basis.
:v). Describe about spray type attemperator to control superheater and reheater
temperature.
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i).

Describe how bagasse is feed 'in to boiler

ii). What precautions are taken during storage of bagasse

iii). Describe how~ash' is removed from b'agasse fired boiler.
iV). What are the main Dr:..Jm internals found in a Bagasse fired boiler.

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i).

Describe the merits of Fluidised boiler

iii).' What is difference between AFBC and CFBC Boiler

iii). What are the properties of Bed Material and how it is obtained
iV). What is the main function of Distributer (DB) Plate and air nozzle in a fluidized
boiler

5+5+5+5

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How steam is generated in a Waste heat recovery Boiler(WHRB)

Ii}. Describe about the Oil handling system of a Oil fired boiler

iii). Describe different methods adopted for removal of Oi<ygen from Boiler feed
water.

iV). Briefly describe about surface condenser.

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Examination Board of Boilers

(Dir~ctorCJte

of St~am Goilers, Maharashtra State)

(Under the BoUerOperat;~n Enginee s Rule -2011)

Boi,ler Technology -.~

Date: '.7/10/2012
Duration: 3hrs.

T,ime: 10:30 - 13:30 hrs.

Maximum marks: 100

General Instructions
./ The question paper is divided into three sections
./ Answer all questions itl seetion-l 1 all questions from seetion-2 and one queslion
from section-3 (Total Six que;tiofls)
./ Answer should be brief and to the point
./ All Answers of one question shouid be at one place unly

Seetion-l

Answer al_l_qU_e_s_ti_on_s~

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1.

Air vent is prov,ided at boiler stearr. drum to remove air from boiller
a) during high pressure condition
b) during initial fill up and startup
c) during load change
d) during high furnace pressure

2.

To prevent overheatJing of superheater tube during starting

a} More air ,is sUIJPlied to boiler

b) Furnace draft is kept more

c) Coild water is supplied to boiler

d) Start 'up vent is kept OlJer. till ,loading of boiler

3.

During hot banking, boiler is kept.i11

a) depressurized c_ondition

b}

pressuriz~d condition

c) high air flow condition

d} firiflg condition

4.

Soot blowing is carried out in sequential order

a}

In any dl,rection

b) In the direction opposite to flue gas flow

c)

in the direction of flue gas flow

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d) Alternatively in any direction

5.

ESP uses -------- principle to r2move fly' ash from flue gas
a)Efect~ostatic

b) Electromagnetic
c)Velocity change
d) Volume change

6.

Acidic or Alk21ine n<:!ure of boiler water is indicated 'by

ajrDS
b) M-a'iakanityc)PH
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d) Ccnductivity

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Excessive blow down

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a)RedlJces efficiency
b) Increase chemical' consumption
c) Increases make up wa~r

d) Ail' the above

8.

Starvation of boiler means

a) BoBer running in low water condition
b) Boiler running at low load
c) Boiler fuel quantity is minimum
d) Boiler pressure is low

9.

Blowdown of a boiler controls

a) PH of feed wMer

b) Alkanity of feed water

c) Hardness of feed water
d) TDS of feed water

10. Preservation of boHer is required

a) when boiler is not used for longer duration
b) During annual shutdown

c) After continuous operation of boiler for five years

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d) at least twice in its life period

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Section- 2

Answer all questions

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a)

(5+5+5 +5)

Fuel is very precious. Some good operatio;nal practices can, save fuel in a boiler.
Name any five general practices to be adopted in a Boiler for efficient use of fue'/
for steam generation.

b)

Exp'lain why direct raw water is not used as feed water)n a boiler.
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c)

Explain about anyone treatment process used to convert raw water to boiler

d)

Name five impQrta;lt parameters of boiler water tha - is meClsllred to monitor

feed water.
water quality.

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a)

(5+5+5+5)

For safe operation of boifer and to avoid damage to boiler, some automatic
i,nterlocks are provided. Name three such interlocks.

b)

Neither excess combustion air nor shortage of combustion air is desirable in a

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boiler. Expiain how efficiency of a boiler is aff~cted in both these cases.

c)

Exp'lain the difference between excess air and excess oxygen.

d)

During initial starting of Boiler there is no steam flow. What precautions are
taken to avoid overheating of sUr.>erheater,doring that periocf?

Q5.1I

(5...5+5)

Write short notes (any three)

a)

Totall dissolved solids (TDS) in Boiler water.

b)'

E!ectrostdtk P-ecipitator (ESP)

c)

Hot banking of boiler

d~

Add deaning of boiler tube

(5+5+5)

.Q.U
De:;cribe the difference (any three)
a)

Water side scal'ing and Fire side scaling

b)

Wet preservation and Dry preservation

c)

Furnace ash and f,ly ash

d) Carbon steel ai,d A'lIoy steel

Section- 3

Answer anyone question

Q5,_6

(10 +10)

a)Explain points to be checked during cold start up of a boiler.

b)

Briefly describe steps of water til/up in an empty Boiler?

(10+10)

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a)How hlel is adjusted in a pulverized coal fired boi~er to increase or decrease load
on the boiler? How mill out let temperature is adjusted.
b)

What i~ the role ~f oil burner in a pulverized boiler?

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a)

(10+1,0)

Hew fuel is adjusted in an Gil fired boiler to increase or decrease load on the
bGi~er?

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b)

How ooil is heated up?

What is atomization'? How it is done ar.d how it helps in burning?

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a)

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(10+10)

What is bed s'/urr.ping and why it is required in an AFBC Boiler. What care is to
be taken during mixing of slumped bed?

b)

Bed of the fluidized boiler is reqt.:ir,ed to be heated durin~ light up. What
methods are adopted for initial heating of bed during cold start up?

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Examination Board of Boilers

(Directorate of Steam Boilers, Mah uashtra

Stat~)

(Under the Boiler Of:eration Engine.::rs Rule -2011)

Engineering Drawing

Time: 10:30 - 14:30 hrs.

Date: 28/10/2012
Duration: 4 hrs.

Maximum marks: 100

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General

In~tructions

./ Answer any fivE! questions

./ Marks arE! indicated at the right hand side of the qu.esrion

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(llJ+10)
Draw Front view and Top view of the object given belo'-'v.

Top view

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Front view

(10+10)

In Piping and instrumer.tation (P&il didgram,

various s"y'mboL are used to represent piping

components and instruments.

Match the fo/[owing svmbols Nith the gi',ten name

i)

a)

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b)
.1

e)

ii)

"y

ii)

Steam trClp

iii) G2te valve

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Relief valve

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III

c)

d)

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iv) Flow orifice

iii!

v)

Y -type strainer

Draw P&I Digram of feed water line showing the important piping compollents and
Instruments.

Q5.3
i). Neatly sketch Drum tevel gauge glass anrl mark important parts.

(10+10)

ii). Show the arrangement made for safety in case of breakage of glass.

ill..d

(20)

Draw GenerCl,j arrangement of furnace of a Boiler and show following heat transfer zones.
i) Radiation zone
ii) Radia~ion + convection zone
iii) Convection zone
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Draw free hand sketches of the fluNing (any two)

i) Flow diagranl of fuel handlfng system of any bojler
'iij' Flow diagram of water and steam inside a boiler

iii) Va riable spring support

QS._6
Neatly draw the following (any two)
i) Fusible plug

Ii)

Surden tube pressure gauge

iii) Globe valve

(10+10)