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What should be done if water hammer or vibration occurs while the non-return valve is being opened?
What should be done if water hammer or vibration occurs while the non-return valve is being opened?
- Increase the fluid velocity
- Open the valve wider
- Ignore the issue and proceed with opening the valve
- Close the valve at once (correct)
In the boiler house, what is the first step suggested to address water hammer?
In the boiler house, what is the first step suggested to address water hammer?
- Check the boiler water level (correct)
- Open the surface blowoff valve
- Conduct a proper blowoff procedure
- Lower the boiler water level
What is recommended if the boiler water is high during routine operation?
What is recommended if the boiler water is high during routine operation?
- Lower it with the boiler blowoff valves (correct)
- Close all drains
- Ignore the high water level
- Increase the pressure in the boiler
What should be done if the boiler is priming or foaming?
What should be done if the boiler is priming or foaming?
What action should be taken if there is severe priming and water hammer in the boiler?
What action should be taken if there is severe priming and water hammer in the boiler?
What should be done to locate malfunctioning steam traps in case of water hammer in the plant?
What should be done to locate malfunctioning steam traps in case of water hammer in the plant?
After blowing out a trap strainer to remove blockage, what is the next step suggested?
After blowing out a trap strainer to remove blockage, what is the next step suggested?
What should be done if a trap fails to pass condensate after placing it on-line?
What should be done if a trap fails to pass condensate after placing it on-line?
What is advised if there are sagging steam lines observed in the plant?
What is advised if there are sagging steam lines observed in the plant?
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