Boiler Operation and Testing Quiz

What is the requirement for pressure vessels in Malaysia under the Factories and Machinery Act (1967)?

• They must be accompanied by the Manufacturers Data Report

• They must be manufactured by an approved workshop

• They must be registered with the state Department of Occupational Safety and Health

• They must be approved by the Department of Environment

What is the purpose of a hydrostatic test in a steam boiler?

• To check the temperature of the boiler

• To measure the stack temperature

• To inspect the water gage glass

• To ensure the boiler is free from leakage

What is the requirement before performing a hydrostatic test in a steam boiler?

• Use of untreated water for the test

• Presence of dirt, debris, and foreign matter inside and outside of the boiler

• No need for dimensional inspection

• Painting work on pressure part before the test

What should be done after the hydrostatic test in a steam boiler?

• Fill the boiler with untreated water

• Release pressure in a manner that endangers personnel

• Record pressure, time, and temperature during the test

• Increase pressure gradually

What is the purpose of the stack temperature gage in a boiler?

• To measure the water level

• To measure the temperature of the stack

• To inspect the safety valves

• To control the low water fuel cutoffs

Who has the authority to inspect and examine factories and machinery under the Factories and Machinery Act (1967)?

• The Chief Inspector and Inspector appointed under the Act

• The Department of Environment

• The registered medical practitioner

• The owner of the factory

What is the requirement for boiler installation and operation in Malaysia?

• The authority lies with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health

• The owner is not required to keep a boiler register

• The boiler must be manufactured by an approved boiler-making workshop

• The chimney or smoke stack design does not require approval

What is the purpose of the boiler register?

• To record the dates when the boiler is brought into and out of commission

• To record the temperature of the boiler

• To record the pressure of the boiler

• To record the water level of the boiler

What is the purpose of the safety valves in a boiler?

• To release excess pressure to prevent explosion

• To control the low water fuel cutoffs

• To measure the stack temperature

• To inspect the water gage glass

What is the requirement for the boiler pressure part installation before a hydrostatic test?

• Presence of dirt, debris, and foreign matter inside and outside of the boiler

• No painting work on pressure part before the test

• No need for dimensional inspection

• Use of untreated water for the test