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The recirculating valve provided in a straight mechanical boiler fuel oil service system, should be opened when __________.

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The recirculating valve provided in a straight mechanical boiler fuel oil service system, should be opened when __________.

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• Straight mechanical fuel oil service system operation and flow path • Purpose of a recirculating (bypass) valve in a fuel oil system • What happens to fuel temperature and pressure at low burner demand or no burners in service

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• Think about what happens to the fuel oil being pumped when no burners are calling for fuel. Where does that oil go if the recirculating valve is closed? • In which listed condition would it be most important to keep fuel flowing through the heater/strainer loop to maintain temperature and avoid pump overload? • Which option describes a situation where the system may have pressure but little or no flow to the burners, and thus needs a safe path back to the suction or tank?

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• Identify which options represent low firing rate or no burners in service, as opposed to normal or high demand maneuvering conditions. • Recall that the recirculating valve is used to prevent dead-heading the service pump and to maintain fuel temperature and circulation, not to increase pressure to the burners. • Before choosing, picture the fuel line: suction → pump → heater/strainer → burners/return. Ask: in which condition is a safe return path for excess flow most critical?

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Question 1 of 20

The recirculating valve provided in a straight mechanical boiler fuel oil service system, should be opened when __________.

going into maneuvering conditions

the service pump relief valve lifts

bypassing one bank of fuel oil heaters

preparing to light off a cold boiler

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Question 1 / 205eccefa0bacbc34ba4d46f43

Question 1 of 205eccefa0bacbc34ba4d46f43

The recirculating valve provided in a straight mechanical boiler fuel oil service system, should be opened when __________.

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The recirculating valve provided in a straight mechanical boiler fuel oil service system, should be opened when __________.

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