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What does 'drift' refer to in the context of cooling towers?
What does 'drift' refer to in the context of cooling towers?
- Carrying away only sensible heat
- Increased water treatment requirements
- Water particles becoming entrained with the flow of air leaving the cooling tower (correct)
- Reduction of tower cooling capacity
What causes excessive water drift in a cooling tower?
What causes excessive water drift in a cooling tower?
- Reduced water flow to the spray headers
- Overloading the tower’s fill and splash bar system
- Correct placement of splash bars
- Missing louvres that allow air to sweep rapidly through the tower (correct)
Why should drift be eliminated or reduced to a minimum in a cooling tower?
Why should drift be eliminated or reduced to a minimum in a cooling tower?
- To reduce make-up water requirements (correct)
- To increase water treatment requirements
- To increase tower cooling capacity
- To carry away only sensible heat
What can cause the outlet water temperature to rise in a cooling tower?
What can cause the outlet water temperature to rise in a cooling tower?
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How can over pumping contribute to excessive water drift in a cooling tower?
How can over pumping contribute to excessive water drift in a cooling tower?
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What could cause high temperatures in the cooling tower?
What could cause high temperatures in the cooling tower?
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What is a potential cause of a tower fan motor overheating?
What is a potential cause of a tower fan motor overheating?
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What can happen if the oil level in the gear reducer system is insufficient?
What can happen if the oil level in the gear reducer system is insufficient?
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What could cause a loss of water flow in the cooling tower?
What could cause a loss of water flow in the cooling tower?
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What should be checked if a tower fan motor is making unusual noises?
What should be checked if a tower fan motor is making unusual noises?
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