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What is the purpose of conducting a suspended solids test in the context of solids maintenance?
What is the purpose of conducting a suspended solids test in the context of solids maintenance?
- To determine the pH level in the cooling water
- To identify microbial activity in the cooling water
- To assess the corrosion potential of the cooling system
- To measure the amount of suspended solids in the cooling water (correct)
What is the main purpose of the Differential Microbial Analysis (DMA) test?
What is the main purpose of the Differential Microbial Analysis (DMA) test?
- To determine the corrosion potential of the cooling system
- To measure the pH level of the cooling water
- To identify and detect various microorganisms in the cooling water (correct)
- To analyze the concentration of suspended solids in the cooling water
What is the recommended action if the dip slide test results show a bacterial count greater than 1 × 10^5 cfu/ml?
What is the recommended action if the dip slide test results show a bacterial count greater than 1 × 10^5 cfu/ml?
- Take another sample, review operating procedures, and shot-feed biocide (correct)
- Replace empty chemical tanks and conduct conductivity tests
- Inspect the interior of the cooling tower and conduct ongoing visual checks
- Shock the system with a large one-time biocide dose
What is the role of operators in highly automated systems according to the text?
What is the role of operators in highly automated systems according to the text?
What is a key benefit of using dip slides in monitoring bacterial activity?
What is a key benefit of using dip slides in monitoring bacterial activity?
What is the purpose of monitoring cooling tower and condenser water?
What is the purpose of monitoring cooling tower and condenser water?
What activity helps in determining dissolved solids concentrations in the cooling water?
What activity helps in determining dissolved solids concentrations in the cooling water?
Why should operators take manual tests despite having automated conductivity measurements?
Why should operators take manual tests despite having automated conductivity measurements?
What contributes to system corrosion in cooling water systems?
What contributes to system corrosion in cooling water systems?
Which test is used to identify the pH level in cooling water systems?
Which test is used to identify the pH level in cooling water systems?
