Hydronics
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Question 1 |
If water flow through a system increases from 10 to 15 gpm and the initial pressure drop is 10 psi,
the final pressure drop will be _____ psi.
A | 22.5 |
B | 90 |
C | 60.5 |
D | 45 |
Question 2 |
Calculate the friction loss per 100' of pipe when the permissible head is 20' and the equivalent
length of the piping is 200'. Use the formula:
Friction loss (per 100') = permissible head/equivalent length of pipe × 100
A | 12 |
B | 1 |
C | 8 |
D | 10 |
Question 3 |
Assume that the water flow through a system or device is increased from 75 to 150 gpm and that
the initial pressure drop was 10 psi. The new or final pressure drop will be _____ psi.
A | 5 |
B | 40 |
C | 7 |
D | 10 |
Question 4 |
Assume the total heat loss per hour of a building is 100,000 Btuh. What is the required water flow
in gpm with a temperature drop across the coils of 20°F? Use the formula:
gpm = hourly heat loss (HL) in Btuh/TD × 8.33 × 60
A | 12 gpm |
B | 13 gpm |
C | 11 gpm |
D | 10 gpm |
Question 5 |
One significant difference between hot-water boilers and steam boilers is that _____.
A | steam boilers produce a higher volume of carbon monoxide |
B | steam boilers cannot be fired on natural gas |
C | steam boilers are more energy efficient |
D | hot-water boilers are entirely filled with water |
Question 6 |
Zoning systems which utilize zone valves generally use _____.
A | a single circulating pump |
B | pumps which can be dead-headed |
C | the same number of pumps as zone valves |
D | a larger boiler |
Question 7 |
The safety relief valve used with a typical hot-water boiler protects the boiler from _____.
A | high system temperatures |
B | low system pressures caused by cool water |
C | low operating pressures |
D | high pressure caused by high-temperature hot water or steam |
Question 8 |
In a two-pipe, direct-return hydronic piping system, the water supply and the return water _____.
A | rely on diverting tees to flow in the right direction |
B | flow in separate pipes in opposite directions |
C | both flow in series from one heating terminal to another |
D | are always at the same temperature |
Question 9 |
A device that allows for the safe expansion of water as it is heated is an _____.
A | inline air separator |
B | airtrol boiler fitting |
C | expansion tank |
D | aquastat |
Question 10 |
A tankless heater is normally used in conjunction with a(n) _____.
A | steam-to-water heat exchanger |
B | cast-iron boiler |
C | electric hot-water boiler |
D | indirect water heater |
Question 11 |
When the power of a circulating pump is exactly equaled by the pressure drop (head pressure)
opposed to it, the pump will _____.
A | deliver a reduced water flow in gpm |
B | deliver maximum water flow in gpm |
C | deliver minimum water flow in gpm |
D | not deliver water flow |
Question 12 |
The time required for a zone control valve to open or close typically ranges from _____ seconds.
A | 8 to 12 |
B | 5 to 10 |
C | 15 to 30 |
D | 1 to 5 |
Question 13 |
For a given pump, the lower the volume of water delivered in gpm, the _____.
A | faster the pump can run |
B | lower the head pressure against which the pump can deliver water |
C | higher the head pressure against which the pump can deliver water |
D | slower the pump can run |
Question 14 |
A common type of valve used to adjust water or steam flow within limits is a _____. 14)
A) pressure-reducing valve B) check valve
C) globe valve D) gate valve
A | pressure-reducing valve |
B | check valve |
C | globe valve |
D | gate valve |
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