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ASME EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND 100%CORRECT ANSWERS (A+)
What is the asme? what does Section 1 of the asme code cover? - ANSWER American
Society of mechanical engineers. people who write the code books the brains they
approve everything on Construction and design.
This code prescribes rules for the construction of power boilers, electric boilers,
miniature boilers, and high temperature water boilers to be used in stationary service,
and power boilers used in locomotives, portable and traction service.
Jurisdictional Scope what does Section 1 cover? - ANSWER The scope of jurisdiction of
Section 1 is to the boiler proper and to the boiler external piping.
What is boiler proper? - ANSWER superheaters, economises, and other pressure parts
connected directly to the boiler without intervening valves shall be considered as part of
the boiler proper, and shall conform to section 1 rules.
( downcomers, risers, tubes Etc.)
What is boiler external piping? - ANSWER boiler external piping is the piping which
begins where boiler proper terminates at up to the valve of valves required by Section 1.
circumferential joint of the first connection for welded end connections, face of first
flange in a bolted flange connection, and the first threaded joint in that type of
connection
what is a power boiler? - ANSWER a pressure vessel fabricated in accordance with
Section 1 and in which steam is generated for use external to the boiler, at pressure
exceeding 15 PSIG by the direct application of heat.
Boilers w/ MAWP over 125 psi- what must valves and piping be? - ANSWER must be
extra hvy piping (schedule 80) and extra-heavy Valves and/or cock (250lb)
, What is the minimum visible part of the gauge glass? - ANSWER At least 2 inches above
the minimum permissible water level. Except HRT boilers 3 inches above top row of
tubes
what shall be the range of a pressure gauge? - ANSWER 2 times the safety valve set
point, but in no case less than one and a half times. (hydrostatic test)
how many water level indicators shall the boilers have? - ANSWER all boilers shall have
at least one level indicator.
boilers over 400 PSI shall be provided with two gauge glasses w/ exceptions.(may be
connected to a single water column)
>900 PSI two Independent remote level indicators may replace one gauge glass
What type of valves are used between the water column and the boiler? ANSWER They
shall be OS&Y valve or lever type valves that indicate their position whether open or
closed. And they shall be lock in the open position. Also, lines going to the water column
should be fitted with cross tees for inspection and cleaning.
How often should flame scanners is be tested? - ANSWER minimum weekly
what type of valves should a gauge glass be fitted with? - ANSWER quick closing valves
so they may be taken out of service quickly.
What are the requirements of a Reheater safety valve? - ANSWER The reheater safety
valve(s) shall be capable of relieving all the steam the reheater can generate. At least
15% of the required capacity shall be placed on the reheater Outlet.
What is the minimum bearing width of a manhole gasket? - ANSWER 11 sixteenths of an
inch
What is the minimum design temperature of a tube receiving Heat? - ANSWER 700°F
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