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What is the main focus of this objective?
What is the main focus of this objective?
- Preventing and responding to water hammer (correct)
- Identifying different types of piping systems
- Understanding the process of steam generation
- Exploring the effects of water hammer on steam plants
How is water hammer recognizable?
How is water hammer recognizable?
- By the sudden acceleration of fluid
- By the introduction of steam into cold steam lines
- By the closure of discharge check valves
- Through the shaking of piping systems (correct)
What causes water hammer to occur when pumps stop?
What causes water hammer to occur when pumps stop?
- Sudden acceleration of fluid
- Closure of discharge check valves
- Introduction of steam into cold steam lines
- Sudden closure of discharge check valves (correct)
What can the consequences of water hammer range from?
What can the consequences of water hammer range from?
When does water hammer occur when steam is first admitted into cold steam lines?
When does water hammer occur when steam is first admitted into cold steam lines?
What is imperative for operators in terms of water hammer?
What is imperative for operators in terms of water hammer?
What can cause water hammer?
What can cause water hammer?
What can cause sudden stoppage?
What can cause sudden stoppage?
What causes sudden fluid acceleration?
What causes sudden fluid acceleration?
How can water hammer be prevented?
How can water hammer be prevented?
What is a design solution to prevent water hammer in steam systems?
What is a design solution to prevent water hammer in steam systems?
What should be done if water hammer occurs while placing a boiler on-line?
What should be done if water hammer occurs while placing a boiler on-line?
How can malfunctioning steam traps be addressed?
How can malfunctioning steam traps be addressed?
What can help remove moisture from the steam in longer saturated steam lines?
What can help remove moisture from the steam in longer saturated steam lines?
How can fluid velocities be reduced in piping systems?
How can fluid velocities be reduced in piping systems?
