Water Treatment

What is the primary purpose of water treatment in boilers?

• Enhancing boiler aesthetics

• Increasing water consumption

• Preventing corrosion and scale formation

• Reducing boiler pressure

Which of the following is a common method used to soften water for boiler feed?

• Reverse osmosis

• Chlorination

• pH adjustment

• Ion exchange

What is the term used to describe the accumulation of mineral deposits on boiler surfaces due to untreated water?

• Erosion

• Oxidation

• Condensation

• Scale

Which chemical compound is often added to boiler water to inhibit the formation of scale and control corrosion?

• Sodium chloride

• Calcium carbonate

• Sodium hydroxide

• Sodium phosphate

Which parameter is used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of boiler water?

• Conductivity

• Turbidity

• pH level

• Hardness

What is the main purpose of a deaerator in a boiler water treatment system?

• Adding chemicals to the water

• Removing dissolved gases from water

• Reducing water temperature

• Increasing water pressure

What does "blowdown" refer to in the context of boiler water treatment?

• Adding fresh water to the boiler

• Removing sediment from the bottom of the boiler

• Releasing a portion of the boiler water to control impurities

• Adjusting the pressure of the boiler

Which type of boiler water treatment chemical helps to prevent the formation of oxygen-induced corrosion in boilers?

• Antifoaming agents

• Oxygen scavengers

• pH adjusters

• Scale inhibitors

What is the primary goal of pre-treatment processes in boiler water treatment?

• Removing dissolved gases

• Reducing pH levels

• Softening the water

• Adding corrosion inhibitors

Which of the following can be a consequence of poor boiler water treatment?

• Increased boiler efficiency

• Reduced fuel consumption

• Boiler tube failure due to overheating

• Improved heat transfer