Water Treatment

Jan
16

Corrosion Control

The buildup of corrosion products on the inside of iron pipes is known as:

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Jan
16

Corrosion Control

A form of localized corrosion caused by the electrical connection of two dissimilar metals.  

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Jan
15

Distribution Piping

Protecting steel pipe from external corrosion is best accomplished by:

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Jan
15

Water Treatment and Distribution System

The measure of the roughness of a pipe’s interior surface that retards flow due to friction. The higher the C value, the smoother the surface which results in less friction.

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Jan
14

Coagulation & Flocculation

The major advantage for using activated silica is that it will:

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14

Water Treatment and Distribution System

The clumping together of very fine particles into larger particles (floc) caused by the use of chemicals.

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Jan
13

Distribution System Design & Layout

What is the configuration of the distribution system that has dead-ends and smaller water mains?

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Jan
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Water Treatment and Distribution System

A distribution system with a complete loop of arterial mains around the area being served. This design minimizes dead ends.

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