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Boiler Exam Dec 2008

This document contains questions that will be asked on an examination for a Second Grade Engineer's Certificate of Competency (Steam) in Malaysia. The exam covers engineering knowledge related to boilers and steam systems. It provides 8 multiple choice questions related to topics like boiler types, superheater design, safety valves, corrosion prevention, and blowdown procedures. Examinees are instructed to answer any 6 of the 8 questions, showing all calculations, and to write their reference number but not their name on the paper.

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Boiler Exam Dec 2008

This document contains questions that will be asked on an examination for a Second Grade Engineer's Certificate of Competency (Steam) in Malaysia. The exam covers engineering knowledge related to boilers and steam systems. It provides 8 multiple choice questions related to topics like boiler types, superheater design, safety valves, corrosion prevention, and blowdown procedures. Examinees are instructed to answer any 6 of the 8 questions, showing all calculations, and to write their reference number but not their name on the paper.

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PANEL PEPERIKSAAN

JABATAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN


MALAYSIA

SECOND GRADE
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
(STEAM)

PART B

SUBJECT

ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - PAPER I

DATE

16 DECEMBER 2008 (TUESDAY)

TIME

9.00 AM - 12.00 NOON

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES:
1.

Write you REFRENCE NUMBER on your paper. DO NOT write your name.

2.

Answer any SIX (6) questions. All questions carry equal marks.

3.

Write on one side of paper only. Marks will be forfeited if all calculations are
not clearly shown.

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SECOND GRADE
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
(STEAM)
PART B - PAPER I (DECEMBER 2008)

QUESTION 1
Selection of type of boilers is crucial to ensure process of any plant or factory is
economically, efficient and productive. What are the advantages of water tube
boilers compare to fire tube boilers with construction economy prospective of
boilers?
[10 marks]
QUESTION 2
Superheated tubes are designed to produce superheated steam. In water tube
boilers most superheated tubes are bended; give four reasons for such fabrication
of the super heat tubes.
[10 marks]
QUESTION 3
a. On fire tube Boilers, why do the upper ends of tubes in vertical type boilers
which are not covered with water not burn out?
[5 marks]
b. And, why do the rear ends of tubes on a high-temperature boiler leak in case
of low water?
[5 marks]
QUESTION 4
a. Describe the visible effects of the destructive action in boilers in respect of
the following terms:
i.
ii.
iii.

Pitting
Grooving
Corrosion

b. State 4 factors that tend to accelerate corrosion rate.

[2 marks]
[2 marks]
[2 marks]
[4 marks]

QUESTION 5

a. Tubes are essential component of boilers. Attachment of tubes need special


consideration to ensure there is no leak take place especially at the end of
tubes. Beading and flaring are normally used for that purpose. Where are
beading and flaring are used.
[4 marks]

b. State the reasons for beading and flaring of tubes


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[4 marks]
SECOND GRADE
ENGINEERS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
(STEAM)
PART B - PAPER I (DECEMBER 2008)

QUESTION 6
There are many types of essential fittings to ensure boilers are safe during
operations. One of them is safety valve.

a. What is a safety valve?

[3 marks]

b. Explain briefly, how does a Ramsbottom /spring loaded safety valve works.
[7 marks]
QUESTION 7
What precautions should be taken to prevent furnace explosion? Two marks for
each answer.
[10 marks]
QUESTION 8
a. What is the purpose of blowdown.

[4 marks]

b. Distinguish the difference between:


i. Surface blowdown
ii. Intermittent (or bottom) blowdown.

[3 marks]
[3 marks]

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