Cooling Tower and Condenser Water Testing Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Conduct ongoing visual and operational checks of equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of using dip slides in monitoring bacterial activity?

    <p>They are useful for determining trends in bacterial activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of monitoring cooling tower and condenser water?

    <p>Gather information about how the equipment is operating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activity helps in determining dissolved solids concentrations in the cooling water?

    <p>Conductivity tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should operators take manual tests despite having automated conductivity measurements?

    <p>To validate the operation of the automatic test equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to system corrosion in cooling water systems?

    <p>Low pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to identify the pH level in cooling water systems?

    <p>pH measurements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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