Question 1
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The low pressure end of a turbine may be protected from over pressure protection by an atmospheric relief valve and/or
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overspeed trip
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explosion diaphragm
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vacuum trip relay
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vibration monitors
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noise muffler
Question 2
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condensers may be divided into two basic groups namely,
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direct and indirect
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jet and surface
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atmospheric and vacuum
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contact and surface
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evaporative and spray
Question 3
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Jet condensers are in limited use today mainly due to:
Question 4
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Condenser waterboxes are typically made from:
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carbon steel
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stainless steel
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cast iron
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aluminum
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nickel or brass
Question 5
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condenser tube sheets are typically made from
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carbon steel
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stainless steel
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cast iron
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aluminum
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admiralty brass
Question 6
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A large heating surface is utilized in a surface condenser for maximum efficiency. This is largely done by:
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putting in as many tubes as possible
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using large diameter tubes
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using small diameter tubes
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using stainless steel tubes
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none of the above
Question 7
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To allow for differential expansion for the shell and tubes in a condesnser, which of the following methods may be used:
1. tube packing 2. expansion bends. 3. elastic materials 4. expansion joints to the shell 5. solid weld construction 6. slip expansion tubes
Question 8
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Safety fittings on a condenser may include
1. gage glass
2. relief valve
3. corrosion coupons
4. low water alarm
5. vacuum trip relay
6. leak detection devices
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1,2,3,4,5
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1,2,5
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1,2,4,5
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1,2,3,5
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2,3,4,5
Question 9
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The main purpose of waterbox staybolts is to
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support the tubesheet from cooling water pressure
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support the tube sheet from condenser vacuum
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prevent the condenser tubes from buckling
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act as a sacrificial corrosion coupon
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all of the above
Question 10
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non condensables in a condenser must be removed largely due to
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the blanketing effect on the tubes
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tube pitting
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increase the condensate ph
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lowers the condensate ph
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increases the condenser vacuum
Question 11
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increases the vacuum on a turbine condenser
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prevents non-condensable gasses from entering the condenser
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converts heat energy into kinetic energy
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utilizes a vacuum pump
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may also be termed hogging ejector
Question 12
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The larges single heat loss in a steam power cycle is:
Question 13
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Air that enters a surface condenser:
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causes pitting on the cooling water tubes
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will increase the condenser pressure
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will cause the condensate to turn slightly acidic and cause corrosion
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will cavitate the extraction pump
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has no effect on the operation of the plant
Question 14
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the best test method to detect condenser cooling water leaks is
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conductivitity
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ph
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silica
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phosphate
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color comparator
Question 15
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In a surface condenser:
1. packed tube ends allows the tube to move axially in the packing
2. deaeration is less efficient when the condensate is sub-cooled
3. there is no temperature differential expansion
4. when the inlet of the tube is exposed, it is also beaded over to prevent leakage
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1,2,3
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1,2,4,
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1,2
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3,4
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1,2,3,4
Question 16
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Prior to starting a large condensing turbine:
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the jacking oil pump is started after the turbine has been put on barring
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open all steam trap bypass valves
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turn on oil coolers cooling water prior to firing up the boiler
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put the condenser into operation
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test the turbine overspeed trips