AWWA WATER LATEST
OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Check valves prevent ........... - ANSWERS-Water from flowing in two
directions
Packing joints should be....... - ANSWERS-Staggered
Primary function of couplings - ANSWERS-Compensate for alignment
changes
How do you determine watts - ANSWERS-(amps)x(volts)
What are the different types of pumps - ANSWERS-Centrifugal,
positive displacement, and turbine
What does a hypochlorinator do? - ANSWERS-Feed a liquid chlorine
solution into a water supply
What causes water hammer - ANSWERS-opening or closing a valve too
fast
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OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM
When should a positive displacement pump be operated? - ANSWERS-
When suction and discharge valves are open
How much does a 1-ton cylinder weigh? - ANSWERS-3,700 lbs
Pumps seals are classified how? - ANSWERS-Packing ring or
mechanical
What causes pumps to make a pinging sound - ANSWERS-cavitation
What is the main purpose of priming - ANSWERS-Replace air with
water inside the pump
What is the purpose of a vacuum regulator - ANSWERS-Stop flow of
chlorine gas if a leak develops
Mechanical seals are appropriate for pumps operating under....... -
ANSWERS-High suction head
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OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM
Check valves prevent ........... - ANSWERS-Water from flowing in two
directions
Packing joints should be....... - ANSWERS-Staggered
Primary function of couplings - ANSWERS-Compensate for alignment
changes
How do you determine watts - ANSWERS-(amps)x(volts)
What are the different types of pumps - ANSWERS-Centrifugal,
positive displacement, and turbine
What does a hypochlorinator do? - ANSWERS-Feed a liquid chlorine
solution into a water supply
What causes water hammer - ANSWERS-opening or closing a valve too
fast
END OF
PAGE
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, AWWA WATER LATEST
OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION EXAM
When should a positive displacement pump be operated? - ANSWERS-
When suction and discharge valves are open
How much does a 1-ton cylinder weigh? - ANSWERS-3,700 lbs
Pumps seals are classified how? - ANSWERS-Packing ring or
mechanical
What causes pumps to make a pinging sound - ANSWERS-cavitation
What is the main purpose of priming - ANSWERS-Replace air with
water inside the pump
What is the purpose of a vacuum regulator - ANSWERS-Stop flow of
chlorine gas if a leak develops
Mechanical seals are appropriate for pumps operating under....... -
ANSWERS-High suction head
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