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What are the two classes of cooling towers based on the method of air circulation?
What are the two classes of cooling towers based on the method of air circulation?
- Water vapour towers and air movement towers
- Natural draft and mechanical draft (correct)
- Large generating stations and thermal generating stations
- Atmospheric towers and chimney towers
In which type of cooling tower is the air movement through the tower dependent on atmospheric conditions?
In which type of cooling tower is the air movement through the tower dependent on atmospheric conditions?
- Large generating stations
- Atmospheric towers (correct)
- Mechanical draft towers
- Chimney towers
Where are chimney towers mainly used?
Where are chimney towers mainly used?
- Large cooling towers
- Mechanical draft towers
- Natural draft cooling towers
- Thermal generating stations (correct)
What type of towers operate effectively only in locations with relatively constant winds and large open spaces?
What type of towers operate effectively only in locations with relatively constant winds and large open spaces?
What is the characteristic feature of chimney towers that induces natural convection airflow?
What is the characteristic feature of chimney towers that induces natural convection airflow?
What is the purpose of the water falling from the distribution flume in a natural draft chimney tower?
What is the purpose of the water falling from the distribution flume in a natural draft chimney tower?
What should be checked and cleaned to ensure continuous effective operation of the tower?
What should be checked and cleaned to ensure continuous effective operation of the tower?
What may cause high discharge water temperature from the tower?
What may cause high discharge water temperature from the tower?
What could cause a reduction in water flow in the tower?
What could cause a reduction in water flow in the tower?
What might cause the tower basin or sump to overflow?
What might cause the tower basin or sump to overflow?
