Mixed Deck — All BGE Topics Flashcards

How does collaboration enhance Material Selection & Properties in Baltimore Gas and Electric?

Answer: It brings diverse perspectives and improves outcomes

Collaboration brings together different viewpoints and expertise, leading to better decision-making and outcomes.

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for the control of hazardous energy during equipment maintenance at BGE facilities?

Answer: 29 CFR 1910.147

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (Control of Hazardous Energy) establishes lockout/tagout requirements for equipment maintenance to prevent unexpected energization.

A blueprint legend shows a triangle symbol labeled 'CP Test Station.' What does this device do?

Answer: Provides access points to measure cathodic protection voltage on the pipeline

Cathodic protection test stations allow technicians to measure electrical potential on buried pipelines to verify corrosion protection is functioning.

BGE's 'Worry Free' protection plans cover repair costs for which of the following?

Answer: In-home natural gas and electric systems such as heating equipment and wiring inside the home

BGE Worry Free plans cover the repair or replacement of customers' in-home gas and electric systems, including heating, cooling, and electrical wiring.

Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard 29 CFR 1910.147, energy isolation must be verified by:

Answer: Testing the equipment after applying lockout devices to confirm it is de-energized

OSHA LOTO requires workers to physically test equipment after lockout to verify zero energy state before beginning maintenance.

What is the correct procedure when installing a new gas appliance connector?

Answer: Always install a new listed connector and never reuse old connectors

Gas appliance connectors must always be replaced with new listed connectors during appliance installation; reusing old connectors is prohibited.

Which type of valve is most commonly installed as the emergency shut-off device at a natural gas meter set on a residential service?

Answer: Ball valve

Ball valves provide a reliable quarter-turn shutoff with a visible open/closed indicator, making them the preferred emergency shutoff at residential meter sets.

A customer's gas service was interrupted due to a neighbor's emergency. Which of the following should BGE provide when restoring service?

Answer: A service restoration visit to relight pilot lights and check appliances for safety

After a gas service interruption, BGE technicians must relight pilot lights and verify appliances are operating safely before leaving the premises.

When inspecting an electric transmission tower, what condition would most urgently require immediate escalation?

Answer: Cracked or missing insulators on an energized line

Cracked or missing insulators on energized transmission lines present an immediate risk of flashover, fault, and potential public safety hazard.

Under BGE's SmartEnergy Rewards program, customers earn credits by reducing usage compared to what baseline?

Answer: Their average usage during similar weather days

SmartEnergy Rewards calculates savings by comparing a customer's actual usage during an event to their predicted usage based on similar weather days.

Which measurement unit does BGE use when reporting annual electricity sales to large commercial customers?

Answer: Megawatt-hours (MWh)

Megawatt-hours (MWh) measure energy consumed over time and are standard for billing large commercial and industrial accounts.

Which phenomenon, caused by inductive and capacitive loads, reduces the efficiency of BGE's distribution system if left uncorrected?

Answer: Poor power factor

Poor power factor means more current must flow to deliver the same real power, increasing line losses and reducing system efficiency.

A gas line crossing a river requires a casing pipe. What material is specified in DOT regulations for the carrier pipe inside the casing?

Answer: Standard-weight carbon steel with external coating and cathodic protection

DOT 49 CFR Part 192 requires steel carrier pipe with external corrosion coating and cathodic protection for crossings through casings under water bodies.

After installing a new gas service to a home, BGE requires the service to be purged before lighting appliances. What gas is used to purge the air from new piping?

Answer: Natural gas is slowly introduced to displace air from the lowest point outward

Natural gas is introduced slowly to displace air from the new piping system, with gas released at the open ends until a consistent gas smell indicates full purge.

Which government policy promotes the use of renewable energy?

Answer: Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) are state-level policies that mandate utilities to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable energy sources by a specific date. These policies are a key driver for increasing renewable energy deployment and investment.

A lineman is using a shotgun (disconnect) stick to operate a cutout fuse on an energized 13.2kV feeder. The lineman should stand:

Answer: At a 45° angle to the side of the cutout to avoid arc flash exposure

Standing at a 45° angle to the side positions the lineman out of the arc flash path and away from a falling fuse holder while maintaining control of the shotgun stick.

A distribution feeder experiences repeated voltage sag complaints from customers. Which device is BEST suited to correct this issue?

Answer: Voltage regulator

Voltage regulators automatically adjust voltage levels along a feeder to compensate for load-induced sags and keep voltage within acceptable limits.

When operating an electric chain saw for overhead vegetation management near distribution lines, the minimum safe approach distance for a qualified employee on a 15kV line is:

Answer: 2 feet 2 inches

OSHA 1910.269 and ANSI Z133 specify a minimum approach distance of 2 feet 2 inches for qualified employees working near energized conductors at distribution voltages up to 17.5kV.

When a BGE blueprint profile view shows a vertical exaggeration notation of '10x,' what does this mean for interpretation?

Answer: Vertical dimensions are scaled ten times larger than horizontal dimensions

Vertical exaggeration means the vertical scale is multiplied (here by 10) relative to the horizontal scale, making elevation changes more visible on otherwise flat utility profiles.

What is the importance of staying current with trends in Tools & Equipment Operation for Baltimore Gas and Electric?

Answer: It ensures practices remain effective and relevant

Staying current with industry trends ensures that professional practices remain effective, relevant, and aligned with evolving standards.