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The flow or current in an electrical Circuit is measured as.

Amps

Infiltration and inflow must be controlled to Prevent.

Hydraulic overloads

Which of the following is a primary indicator of bearing failure.

Noise coming from pump.


The valve most often used for flow control is.

Globe Valve


When describing a particular gas LEL stands for.

Lower explosive limit

Collection systems gases that have a specific gravity greater than 10 are

Heavier than air

With pressure sensing controllers such as the bubbler system a blockage in the airline would.

Signal the pump to run and result in lower than normal wet well levels.


Pumps connected in series increase

Pressure

Cavitation is caused by.

Is sufficient NPSH

The pressure that a pump must operate against is measure in.

Psi

The primary purpose of check Valves is to prevent.

Water from flowing in Two directions.


If only two rings of packing are used in the stuffing box, at how many degrees should the joints be staggered.

90 to 180 degrees


The zone of influence is defined as

The distance from a wedwell that the cone of depression affects the normal water level.


What type of pump is most often used by public water systems.

Velocity

When a portable water supply used to provide clean water to water seals on pumps, the connection should be made with a________ to portable water supply.

Vacuum breaker

What happens to a pump? If the back pressure on the pump is allowed to drop too low and the pump is operated for a prolonged period of time.

Efficiency will drop off and the pump will heat up.


The part of the chlorine cylinder to melt at 150 to 165°F to prevent a cylinder from exploding in the event of fire is.

The Fusible plug

Coagulation occurs during the first.

1 to 5 Seconds


Which of the following should be the safety action to take in the event of a major chlorine leak.

Call the fire department


When non portable water is connected directly to a portable water system, the minimum acceptable method of eliminating the cross connection is.

An air gap between two systems or a reduced pressure zone device.

A hypochlorinator is used to.

Feed liquid chlorine solution into a water supply.


One ton chlorine tanks have.

Fusible plugs located at the valves

When litmus paper is immersed in acid solution, the paper turns.

Red

Which of the following is not Typical of a submersible pump.

Requires water lubrication


What health risk is associated with nitrate in water.

methemoglobinemia

Which of the following best defines the term drawdown.

A changing water elevation from the normal level to the pumping level.

Which of the following is likely to cause a decreasing drawdown and unchanging static water level.

Pump is losing efficiency.


If a pump has excessive internal leakage, the operator should check.

The wear ring


The metal strip in an electrical fuse will melt from the heat caused by.

High amperage


What is pressure head caused by.

Water elevation.

Exhaust from a chlorinatal room should be taken from.

The floor level

Before repairing a pump's electrical circuit, which of the following actions should you take.

Disconnect the secret breaker. Place the red tag stating " Do not activate " and lock out.


How often should a seal ball bearing in an electrical motor be Lubricated.

Never

Maintenance required of bubbler. Two level indicators includes checking the.

Air tube


Which valve is most suitable for a throttling application.

Ball Valve

Flexible couplings used to connect the motor to the pump shaft transmit.

Power efficiency and effectively from one shaft to the other.


Cavitation in pumps is caused by pumping.

Flow rate considerably higher than design flows.

What type of pump is a reciprocating pump.

Positive displacement


The principal purpose of an altitude valve on an elevated tank is to.

Control maximum filling level in the distribution storage


What is the most probable cause of a pinging sound coming from a pump.

Cavitation

Centrifugal, positive displacement And turbine are all.

Types of Pumps

A mechanical ventilation system for the wet well portion of a lift station should be able to exchange the air in a wetwell a minimum of____ Times per hour.

12

Vortexing is likely to occur.

If the wet well level is too low and or the pump flow rate is too high.


Throughout a link to discharge valve on a centrifugal pump will result..

An increased head pressure, lower flow rates and decreased Amperage draw.

Reciprocating positive displacement pumps are also known as.

Piston pumps


What information must be on a warning tag attached to a switch that has been locked out.

Signature of a person who locked out the switch. And who is the only person out the rise to remove the tag.

What type of pump has high efficiencies, 0 to 95% at very high pressure, impellers that are very close fitting and high maintenance cost.

Vertical turbine

What is the primary purpose of well grouting

Prevent surface water contamination from entering the water that is being drawn into the well.

Which of the following best defines the term static water level.

Water level in a Well, when the well is not in operation.


Which of the following valves can be used to control pressure.

Globe valve

Using water on gas chlorine leak wil

Make the leak worse

If the Amperage drawn by a centrifugal pump is lower than what is normal for that pump, one possible cause is.

A close valve on the discharge side of the pump

What type of Motor's rotor requires no windings and has Low starting torque.

Split phase

If a pump loses prime after starting, this may be caused by.

Suction problems

Which of the following substances posed an immediate health threat whenever standards are exceeded.

Coliform and nitrate.


Which of the following is a measure of a material's opposition to the flow of electric current.

ohms

If the speed of a centrifugal pump is increased and the head remains the same, the gallons per minute output will.

Increase

The mayor difference between dynamic head and static head is.

Friction head.


Proper protection against exposure to toxic acids, bases And other hazardous liquids can be best done with.

Proper boots and gloves.


When the oxygen contact level is__________it can be fatal.

Below 10%

As the wet well level Rises, the effect on the pump is.

The net positive suction head available increases.


Muddy water and increased flow during rainfall Are symptoms of.

Infiltration

A co-worker has just passed out. You should first.

Check for breathing and heartbeat

Death from an electrical shock can occur with amperage as low as.

33 miliamps


Bacteria, viruses or cysts that can cause a disease are called.

Pathogens

A man hole has an oxygen level of 17%. This will be considered.

Oxygen deficient

A gasoline driven air ventilator located close to a confined working area can create an atmospheric hazard due to

Carbon monoxide generation

After initial full service operation, greased lubrication bearings should be regreased at what frequency.

3 to 6 months


What prevents any solution or water from backing up into the chlorine line.

Check valve

Packing should be replaced when tightening the _________ no longer controls the leakage.


Packing gland.


Mechanical seals are more appropriate for pumps operating under which of the following conditions.

High Suction head

Pump seals can be classified as.

Balanced or unbalanced

A chlorine gas mask should be provided.

in close proximity to, but outside of the chlorine room door.


At a pumping station equipped with centrifugal pumps. What caused the discharge pressure to suddenly increase and discharge quantity to suddenly decrease.

A discharge valve was closed


A discharge valve was closed

When a fire hydrant is operated, it should be.

Open fully.


One measure of an efficient manager is.

Few employee grievances.

To sample for ph you should collect

A grab sample