The calorific power of the fuel is:

a) The temperature produced by a kilogram of fuel when completely burned

b) The amount measured in kilocalories that a kilogram of fuel produces when burned.

c) The amount of heat produced by one cubic meter of fuel when burned.

d) All of the above.

According to the provisions of D.S. N° 10/2012 of the Ministry of Health, the turbidity of water is measured in:

parts per million (ppm)

b) Nephelometric units of turbidity

c) a and b d) None of the above.

According to what is established in D.S. N° 10/2012 of the Minsal, equipment that uses steam is considered:

a) Pump, pressure gauges, steam traps

b) Pumps, tanks, pressure regulating valve

c) Pumps, tanks, safety valve

d) Steam accumulators, kettles, and cookers.

Required pressure for the process, which may be equal to or less than the maximum working pressure of a boiler,

autoclave or equipment that uses steam, is called:

a) Maximum working pressure

b) Working pressure

c) Design pressure

d) Gauge pressure.

When the boiler is installed in a basement and does not have direct communication with the outside, it must:

a) To have more than one mechanical air injection system in the room

b) Have a system for detecting flammable gas leaks

c) a and b (Art 55) d) None of the above.

Saturated steam is defined as:
a) It is the one that does not contain droplets of water in suspension.

b) It is the one that contains droplets of water in suspension.

c) It is the vapor that is produced and is in contact with the liquid that generates it without surpassing the evaporation temperature.

It is the vapor that is produced and is in contact with the liquid that produces it, exceeding the evaporation temperature.

Heating boilers and thermal fluid boilers must have the following observation accessories:

One or more water level indicators

One or more pressure gauges

One or more thermometers

d) Only b and c.

The requirements for the installation of the manometer are:

a) Direct connection to the boiler body or to the hot water or thermal fluid outlet network

b) It must be marked with a visible and indelible red line the maximum and minimum working pressure.

c) They must be capable of indicating, at least, one and a half times the maximum working pressure, ensuring that this

reading is in the central third of the sphere's graduation.

d) All of the above.

The thermometers in the heating boilers must be or indicate:

Anywhere.

b) Indicate the temperature of the water or fluid inside the boiler

They will be graduated in degrees Fahrenheit.

d) The minimum operating temperature must be marked with an indelible red line.

The most common causes of a boiler explosion are:

a) Low water level and operator negligence

b) Failure of safety accessories and excess pressure Low water level and excess pressure

c) Low water level and excess pressure

d) All of the above.

The operator must request a technical evaluation from a qualified professional when:

a) The water supply system fails

b) A fuel leak occurs

c) Failures in the automatic temperature control system

d) All of the above.

According to what is established in the D.S. No. 10/2012 of the Minsal, heating boilers must undergo the following

revisions and tests:

a) External and internal review, hydrostatic test, safety valve test, steam accumulation test

b) External and internal inspection, hydrostatic test, safety valve test, steam accumulation test,

none of the above, review of the steam distribution network, components and accessories, and special tests

c) External and internal review, verification of the operation of the relief valve and the thermostats, inspection of

heating circuit, components and accessories and special tests.

d) External and internal review, hydrostatic test, safety valve test, accumulation test

of vapor and special tests.

The hydrostatic test on heating boilers should be carried out:

a) At the end of the installation and before putting it into service

b) At the end of any repair, reinforcement, or transformation and before putting it into service.

c) Only every 3 years d) It should not be done.

The verification of the operation of the relief or safety valves must be carried out:
a) At the end of the installation and before putting it into service

b) At the end of any repair, strengthening, or transformation and before putting it into service

Only every 3 years

d) It should not be done.

The inspection of the heating circuit, components, and accessories must be carried out:
a) At the end of the installation and before putting it into service

b) At the end of any repair, reinforcement, or transformation and before putting it into service

c) Only every 3 years

d) All of the above.

According to what is established in D.S. No. 10/2012 of Minsal, the reviews and tests of the conditions

Boiler safety checks can be carried out.

a) The operators of high-pressure boilers

b) The authorized professional

c) The health authority

d) a and b.

The method of heat transfer is:

a) By conduction and radiation

b) By conduction and conduction

c) By radiation and convection

d) By conduction, radiation, and convection.

The boiler regulation in D.S. No. 10/2012 applies as a minimum to:

Heating boilers

b) Steam boilers of any size and pressure above 0.5 Kg/cm2

c) Thermal fluid boilers

d) All of the above.

According to the provisions established in D.S. No. 10/2012 of Minsal, heating boilers are defined as:

a) Main unit designed to generate hot water

b) Main unit designed to heat a thermal fluid

c) Main unit designed to generate steam

d) Boiler designed to generate hot water for heating or sanitary use.

If your manometer normally registers a pressure of 75 lb/in2 and it needs to be replaced with another one, but

This is graduated in Kg/cm2, how much should the new instrument read?

3.35 Kg/cm2

5.27 Kg/cm2

c) 9.41 Kg/cm2

d) There is no difference.

If a steam generator was manufactured to operate at a maximum pressure of 8 Kg/cm2, as indicated by the

design characteristic plate, and it is required to work at 10 Kg/cm2, what would you do?

a) Subject to hydraulic pressure testing to confirm that it withstands a pressure of 10 Kg/cm2

b) Modify the regulation of the safety valves

c) Discard any possibility of using this equipment for that pressure

d) Work intermittently at a pressure of 10 Kg/cm2.

What would you do if for any reason the water level disappears from the level tube below the lower level?

visibility of the tube:

I would immediately add water to the boiler.

b) I would trigger an alarm to notify my superiors

c) I would immediately halt the operation of the boiler and request a review of the boiler.

It is expected for the automatic water filling system to work.

Every steam boiler must be equipped with at least these observation accessories:

a) 2 water level indicators, 1 pressure gauge and 2 gas outlet temperature meters

b) 1 water level indicator, 2 pressure gauges, and 2 gas outlet temperature meters

c) 2 water level indicators, 1 or more pressure gauges and 1 exhaust gas temperature meter

d) 2 water level indicators, 2 manometers, and 1 exhaust gas temperature sensor.

Who can operate a boiler or a steam generator?

a) Whoever has completed a boiler course or a steam generator

b) Those who hold a competency certificate granted by a Health Seremi

c) Whoever has experience in boiler operations

d) None of the above.

The inspections and tests performed on steam generators are conducted by:

a) The operator of the steam generator

b) These tests are not necessary if everything is fine in a visual inspection.

c) Only by professionals authorized by a health Seremi

d) They are only carried out in the first three years of boiler operation.

The tubular fire boilers are those where:

a) The combustion gases pass outside the tubes.

b) The combustion gases pass through the inside of the tubes

c) The feed water passes through the tubes

d) The condensate returns to the feed chamber.

The purpose of water treatment is:

a) Prevent the formation of deposits

b) Reduce fuel consumption

c) Decrease the consumption of feed water

d) Eliminate the overpressure in the stove.

The feed chamber of a boiler is the:

a) Space where there is a mixture of water and steam

b) Space between the maximum and minimum water level

c) Space where the steam is located

d) Retention pond that is connected to the boiler.

If the inspection and testing certificate of the steam generator is expired, what should you do?

a) Work at lower vapor pressure

b) Perform more than three purges per day

c) Stop the steam generator

d) None of the above.

The following elements are water purifiers:

a) Filters, softeners, deaerators, and feed tank

b) Filters, valves, softener, demineralizers

c) Filters, softeners, deaerators, and pumps

d) Filters, rejectors, softeners, and demineralizers.

A fuse plug is a safety accessory based on:

a) The melting of a low melting point alloy

b) The melting of a metal to evacuate the excess heat from the boiler

c) The melting of a metal to activate the water supply

d) The melting of an alloy to activate the burner.

The boiler component called superheater serves to:

a) Raise the temperature of the vapor below that of the saturated vapor, without increasing the pressure.

b) Decrease the vapor temperature below that of the saturated vapor, without increasing the pressure

c) Raise the temperature of the steam above that of saturated steam by increasing the pressure

d) Raise the temperature of the steam above that of saturated steam without increasing the pressure.
The quality of the feed water to a steam generator, according to the current regulations on the subject,
regarding the content of dissolved salts it indicates that:

a) A temporary hardness must be less than 35 ppm

pH from 7 to 11

c) A total hardness lower than 10 ppm

d) None of the above.

The pressure at which the hydrostatic test must be performed on a steam generator is:

6% of the maximum working pressure

b) At the maximum working pressure

c) 1.5 times the maximum working pressure

d) At design pressure.

They hinder heat transfer:

a) The presence of dissolved gases in the boiler feed water

b) The presence of calcium and magnesium carbonates, oils and fats accompanying the feed water.

c) The acidity that the water inside the boiler has is pH-5

d) All of the above.

The manometer is intended for:

a) Regulate the flow of feed water to the steam generator

b) Deliver an optimal quantity and quality of steam

c) Indicate the pressure that exists inside the steam generator

d) Indicate the pressure that exists upon entering the water into the steam generator.
The impurities present in the water consist of:

a) Oxidizing gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide

b) Sodium and potassium soluble sales

c) Calcium and magnesium carbonates

d) Dissolved salts, suspended solids, and gases.

They are safety accessories for a steam generator:

a) The steam flow regulation valves

b) The safety and condensate purge valves

c) The seals or gates for pressure relief

d) None of the above.

In relation to the temperature and pressure parameters of water vapor, it is correct to say that:

a) If the gauge pressure rises, the temperature of the water vapor decreases.

b) The boiling temperature of water is higher when the gauge pressure is higher.

c) The boiling point of water is 100°C and it is not affected by the pressure exerted on the liquid.

d) None of the above.

The autoclaves that generate their own steam must have the following observation accessories:

a) 1 or more pressure switches for each pressure body, 1 temperature gauge for the chamber

steam and 1 water level indicator

b) 1 or more pressure gauges for each pressure body, 1 temperature gauge for the steam chamber, and 1 water level indicator

c) 1 or more thermostats for each pressure body, 1 temperature gauge for the steam chamber, and 1 water level indicator

d) None of the above.

The tasks of the Autoclave operator are:

a) Verify only the functioning of the safety accessories

b) Verify only the operation of the observation accessories

c) Check only the conditions in which the thermal insulation is located

d) All of the above.

The steam network or circuit can forgo the use of the pressure gauge:

a) Only when working with low pressure

b) The steam network or circuit can do without the installation of a manometer.

c) The steam network or circuit must have at least one pressure gauge.

d) The steam network or circuit must have a pressure gauge every two meters of distance.

The flow regulating valves and pressure reducing valves must be located:
a) In the steam circuit or network in the least accessible part so that it does not cause annoyance

b) In a visible and easily accessible location for inspection

c) In a place not easily visible to avoid distracting the operator

d) None of the above.

The areas or rooms where the heating boilers are installed must have:

a) With an emergency lighting system

b) With signs indicating what to do in case of an emergency

c) It must have a system to retain or channel any fluid leakage.

d) All of the above.

Thermal fluid boilers are:

a) Boiler that uses a fluid other than water

b) Intended for heat transfer, in liquid phase at low temperatures

c) a and b

d) None of the above.

To request this registration, the owner must provide the following information according to:

Owner's name

Name of the legal representative

c) Direction of the equipment installation

d) Only b and c.

Every safety valve must:

a) To be directly connected to the steam boiler

b) To be able to evacuate the water automatically

c) a and b

d) None of the Above.

The authorized professional must carry out the following reviews, which will be recorded in the Life book:

a) Condition of the steam distribution network including thermal insulation

b) Water seals and connection valves of the pressure gauges

c) Operation of the feeding system and water level control from the feed tank

d) All of the Above.

The location of the heating boilers and thermal fluid boilers must

meet the following requirements:

a) Of hygiene and safety established in the current regulations

b) Have an emergency lighting system

c) a and b

d) None of the above.

The accessories indicated by the DS-10 regarding the steam circuit are:

a) Flow regulating valves and pressure reducing valves.

b) Flow regulating valves, pressure reducers, steam traps, accessories of

observation and safety accessories

c) Only Safety Accessories d) None of the above.

The main functions of steam traps are:

a) Only drain condensates

b) Remove the air and no other non-condensable gas

c) Avoid steam losses, drain condensates, remove air and other non-condensable gases

d) None of the above.

The calorific power of fuels does not correspond to:

a) The temperature produced by one kilogram of fuel when it is completely burned

b) The amount of heat measured in kilocalories that is produced by burning one kilogram of fuel

c) The amount of heat produced by a cubic meter of fuel when burned

d) a and c.

According to the provisions established in D.S N° 10/2012 of Minsal, the turbidity of water is not measured in:

a) Parts per million (PPM)

b) Nephelometric units of turbidity

c) Acidity

d) a and c.

The Boiler Regulation, D.S N° 10/2012 applies at a minimum to:

a) Heating boiler

b) Steam boiler of any size and pressure greater than 0.5 Kg/cm2

Thermal fluid heater

d) All of the above.

The inspection of the heating circuit, components, and accessories must be carried out:
a) At the end of the installation and before putting it into service

b) At the end of any repair, reinforcement, or transformation and before putting it into service

c) Only every 3 years

d) All of the above.

According to what is established in D.S. No. 10/2012 of Minsal, the reviews and tests of the conditions

Boiler safety checks can be carried out.

a) The operators of high-pressure boilers

b) The authorized professional

c) The health authority

d) a and b.

The method of heat transfer is:

a) By conduction and radiation

b) By conduction and conduction

c) By radiation and convection

d) By conduction, radiation, and convection.

The boiler regulation in D.S. No. 10/2012 applies as a minimum to:

Heating boilers

b) Steam boilers of any size and pressure above 0.5 Kg/cm2

c) Thermal fluid boilers

d) All of the above.

According to the provisions established in D.S. No. 10/2012 of Minsal, heating boilers are defined as:

a) Main unit designed to generate hot water

b) Main unit designed to heat a thermal fluid

c) Main unit designed to generate steam

d) Boiler designed to generate hot water for heating or sanitary use.

It can be directly connected to the boiler's water supply system to the drinking water network.

when there is a failure in the softener.

a) True
b) False.

If a manometer reads a pressure of 5 Kg/cm2 and it needs to be replaced with another one, but graduated in Lb/plg2,

then this will mark around 71

a) True
b) False.

In each work shift, the operator will check the operation of all devices at least once.

water supply, the safety valves will be activated and purges will be carried out:

a) True
b) False.

The calorific power of a combustible material is understood as the amount of heat it is capable of releasing.

The product of its combustion is normally expressed in kcal/kg or BTU/lb.

a) True
b) False.

The boiler bottom purges can be discharged directly into the sewer if they have a good

water treatment

a) True
b) False.

The regulatory tests that must be performed on the boiler are every 5 years.

a) True
b) False.

A boiler room is required when it has a heating surface greater than 5 m2 and 2.5 kg/cm2 of pressure.

of work

a) True
b) False.
Heat is transmitted from a source in three ways: conduction, convection, and radiation.

a) True
b) False.

The thermometer is an essential observation accessory in the boiler.

a) True
b) False.

The steam condensate from the return can be used as feed water for the boiler at all times.

that is not contaminated with oils or other substances

a) True
b) False.

The safety valve must be regulated by an authorized engineer.

a) True
b) False.

The manometer should be installed in the steam chamber.

a) True
b) False.

The heating surface of a boiler is; the surface in contact with the combustion gases and fumes.

on one side, and with the water on the other, this surface measured by the side that is in contact with the gases and fumes:

a) True
b) False.

On the highest element or accessory of a boiler, a free space of at least

minus 1 and a half meters

a) True
b) False.

The fuse plug is a safety accessory that must be present in all large water volume boilers.

a) True
b) False.
Autoclaves do not need safety requirements to operate, as they are low-pressure equipment.

a) True
b) False.

Autoclaves do not need to be registered with the corresponding Ministry of Health.

a) True
b) False.

The steam network or circuit does not require having a connection pipe with a shut-off valve that allows the

installation of a reference pressure gauge.

a) True
b) False.

The steam network does not need to be inspected by the on-duty operator.

a) True
b) False.

The heating boiler may have an altimeter instead of a manometer.

a) True
b) False.

Radiation is the transmission of energy from a hot body to a colder one through space, without

need for a material medium to conduct or transport it:

a) True
b) False.

The directions and direction of the flow of the hot fluid should be marked with a green arrow and the flow.

of the return fluid in blue, both clearly visible:

a) True
b) False.

Non-combustible material room must not be equipped with fire extinguishing system:

a) True
b) False.
The traps do not provide operation under back pressure.

a) True
b) False.

To check the conditions of the heating boilers, they must be subjected to the following

inspections and tests, hydraulic test, steam test, accumulation test, and special tests when

the health authority requests it:

a) True
b) False.

Gage pressure or effective pressure is the one measured by the manometer and corresponds to the pressure exerted by the vapor.

and the water inside the boiler:

a) True
b) False.

The chamber of a boiler is the space between the maximum and minimum water levels:

a) True
b) False.

Sensible heat is the heat required to produce a phase change:

a) True
b) False.

Corrosions and deposits contribute to breaks and deformations in the boiler plates.

a) True
b) False.

All fuel must be stored in exclusive areas within the boiler room:

a) True
b) False.

Hard water and low pH cause scaling and oxidation in the boiler plates.

a) True
b) False.
If using liquid fuels contained in containers smaller than 1m3, they must be in

exclusive venues:

a) True
b) False.

The tank containing the liquid fuel must be labeled and have a vent valve towards

the exterior of the room:

a) True
b) False.

The vapors that concentrate at the top of the initially empty container are known as

house where it is extracted through ducts to be used in the process in question:

a) True
b) False.

Every boiler must have an attached metal plate indicating the manufacturer's name, factory number,

year of manufacture heating surface, maximum working pressure, working pressure and number assigned by the SNS.

a) True
b) False.

The boilers that use liquid or gaseous fuels shall be equipped with seals or gates devices to

pressure reliefs in the home and an automatic device that eliminates the risk of explosion:

a) True
b) False.

To verify the safety conditions of the generators, they must be subjected to the following checks

and tests: hydraulic tests, accumulation test, and special tests when requested by the health authority:

a) True
b) False.

To ensure the operation of a steam generator, it must have at least the following

observation accessories: two water gauges and a manometer.

a) True
b) False.

Small volume water boilers are those in which water flows inside the tubes.

a) True
b) False.
Enthalpy is the energy transferred due to the effect of one body or two bodies:

a) True
b) False.

It is not necessary for heating boilers to have a metal identification plate:

a) True
b) False.

The health service is responsible for verifying compliance with the boiler regulations.

autoclaves and equipment that use water steam:

a) True
b) False.

A boiler must have a life book and a daily book according to the boiler regulation.

a) True
b) False.

Regulatory tests and reviews must be notified to the health authority 72 hours in advance.

a) True
b) False.

The deadline for the submission of technical reports by the authorized professional is 15 business days.

a) True
b) False.

It is not mandatory for the heating boiler to have a thermostat:

a) True
b) False.

The expansion pond has the same characteristics as the retention pond:

a) True
b) False.

A boiler that is no longer used must be reported to the health authority.

a) True
b) False.