Question 441General Subjects - Assistant Engineer
70% to passIt is absolutely essential that hydronic heating system hot water piping be kept free of air. Assuming that a system is initially properly filled with water, what is the primary source of air contamination?
AThe introduction of air with the convector steam supply.
BThe introduction of air via the makeup water.
CThe introduction of air via the expansion tank vent.
DThe introduction of air via the atmospheric drains tank vent.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) The introduction of air via the makeup water. The primary source of air contamination in a properly filled hydronic heating system is the makeup water. As the system operates and loses water over time, new makeup water is added to the system. This makeup water can contain dissolved air, which can then be introduced into the hot water piping. The presence of this air can reduce the efficiency of the heating system and lead to problems such as air pockets and corrosion. The other options, such as air from the convector steam supply, expansion tank vent, or atmospheric drains tank vent, are not the primary sources of air contamination in a properly filled system.
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