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What method is sometimes used to prevent the basin water from freezing?
What method is sometimes used to prevent the basin water from freezing?
- Solar panels
- Thermostatically controlled electric heaters (correct)
- Wind turbines
- Hydraulic pumps
How does the indoor tank or dry basin method work in cooling towers?
How does the indoor tank or dry basin method work in cooling towers?
- It heats the water in the tower basin
- It allows water to drain continuously from the tower basin to an indoor storage tank (correct)
- It increases the water level in the tower basin
- It pumps water from the indoor tank to the tower basin
What makes wood in cooling towers vulnerable to decay?
What makes wood in cooling towers vulnerable to decay?
- The presence of nails and screws
- Oxidizing agents such as chlorine
- Biological attack by microorganisms
- Water-soluble extractives leaching away (correct)
What are the main agents causing delignification in wood in cooling towers?
What are the main agents causing delignification in wood in cooling towers?
How can biological attack on cooling tower wood be controlled?
How can biological attack on cooling tower wood be controlled?
What action must be taken if heavy ice forms on the inside of a cooling tower?
What action must be taken if heavy ice forms on the inside of a cooling tower?
What is the purpose of using a bypass line in cold weather during startup?
What is the purpose of using a bypass line in cold weather during startup?
How can airflow control with two-speed or variable speed fan motors reduce heat loss from the cooling water?
How can airflow control with two-speed or variable speed fan motors reduce heat loss from the cooling water?
What is the purpose of partially bypassing water flow during normal operations in especially cold weather?
What is the purpose of partially bypassing water flow during normal operations in especially cold weather?
What precaution must be taken when shutting down a cooling tower in cold weather?
What precaution must be taken when shutting down a cooling tower in cold weather?
