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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?
- Atmospheric towers and chimney towers
- Reinforced concrete and large open spaces
- Water distribution and fill
- Natural draft and mechanical draft (correct)
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?
- Atmospheric towers (correct)
- Mechanical draft towers
- Reinforced concrete towers
- Chimney towers
Where are chimney towers mainly used?
Where are chimney towers mainly used?
- Residential areas
- Locations with relatively constant winds
- Large generating stations (correct)
- Small industrial sites
What is the majority of the tower height made of in chimney towers?
What is the majority of the tower height made of in chimney towers?
What is noticeable at the top of chimney towers in use at thermal generating stations?
What is noticeable at the top of chimney towers in use at thermal generating stations?
What is the purpose of the water falling from the distribution flume or spray nozzles in the cooling tower?
What is the purpose of the water falling from the distribution flume or spray nozzles in the cooling tower?
What should be done to ensure continuous effective operation of the cooling tower?
What should be done to ensure continuous effective operation of the cooling tower?
What could be a probable cause of high discharge water temperature from the tower?
What could be a probable cause of high discharge water temperature from the tower?
What may cause a reduction in water flow in the cooling tower?
What may cause a reduction in water flow in the cooling tower?
What can cause the tower basin or sump to overflow?
What can cause the tower basin or sump to overflow?
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