Boiler Operation Principles Chp. 1 Question and answers rated A+ 2023/2024

Boiler Operation Principles Chp. 1 Question and answers rated A+ 2023/2024 What is a Boiler? - correct answer A Boiler is a closed metal container (pressure vessel) in which water is heated to produce steam or heated water. Define Steam now... - correct answer Steam is the vapor that forms when water is heated to its boiling point; immediately over 212 F degrees, thus requiring heat over 180 Btu When did steam power have the greatest impact? - correct answer During the Industrial Revolution of the 18th Century and early 19th century. Who developed the first reciprocating steam engine? - correct answer James Whatt of Scotland in 1736. What is a boiler's heating surface? - correct answer Heating surface is the part of the boiler where water is on one side and heat from the gases of combustion on the other. i.e. the bottom of a pot on a burner. How does a boiler's internal surface increase efficiently? - correct answer An internal furnace is a furnace in a boiler that is surrounded by heating surface. This allows fuel to burn more efficiently as it mixes with a greater quantity of air.