Answer Key: DW Module WDC – Volume II: Created 4-14-2015
DW Module WDC
Volume II
Answer Key
Unit 1
Maintenance and Pumps Exercise
1. If the pump is running but not discharging, what could be causing this problem?
a. Pump is not primed
b. Diaphragm is ruptured
c. Acorn nuts are too tight and are restricting the unit’s operation
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above
2. What can cause excessive vibration in a pump?
a. Worn bearings
b. Worn housings
c. Loose bolts
d. Misalignment within the pump or between the pump and motor
e. All of the above
3. Ways to minimize hazards include:
a. Using lockout/tagout procedures
b. Replacing guards over moving parts like coupling between motors and pumps) after service
c. Before disconnecting power lead, mark the configuration
d. Following confined space procedures
e. All of the above
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Unit 2
Unit 2 –Distribution
Pressure is a function of the height of water. Every 2.31 feet of water exerts 1 pound of pressure at the bottom of the
base of the container.
125
ft
How much pressure does water exert on both tanks if they are filled to the top (psi)?
Note: pressure is not affected by the volume of the tank, only the height. Both tanks are the same height,
therefore both tanks will exert the same amount of pressure on 1 square inch.
Practice Problem: The water level at the top of a fully filled water standpipe is 150 feet above the
elevation of a water tap. The tank contains 50,000 gallons of water. What is the approximate pressure at
the tap?
? psi = 1 psi x 150 ft = 150 psi = 64.9 psi
2.31 ft 2.31 ft
Note: Remember pressure is not affected by volume, only height.
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Cylindrical Tank Volume Calculations
V(ft3) = (0.785) X D2 X (d)
Where V = Volume, cu ft (ft3)
D = Diameter, ft
d = Depth (e.g., height), ft 40 inches
50
inches
Example Problem: An operator mixes a disinfectant solution. The circular mixing tank is 40 inches in diameter and
50 inches in height. If the operator needs to add about 60 gallons of water, to what depth in inches would the tank
need to be filled?
Conversions Needed: 1 ft3 = 7.48 gallons and 1 ft = 12 inches
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Practice Problem: An operator mixes a disinfectant solution. The circular mixing tank is 43 inches in
diameter and 55 inches in height. If the operator needs to add about 30 gallons of water, to what depth in
inches would the tank need to be filled?
V(ft3) = (0.785) X D2 X (d)
Conversions Needed: 1 ft3 = 7.48 gallons and 1 ft = 12 inches
Step 1: Convert 30 gallons into ft3 to use as “V” in equation.
? ft3 = 1 ft3 X 30 gallons = 4.01 ft3
7.48 gal
Step 2: Convert diameter in inches to ft to use as “D” in equation.
? ft = 1 ft X 43 inches = 3.58 ft
12 inches
Step 3: Square the Diameter within the V(ft3) = 0.785 X D2 X d equation
D2 = 3.58 X 3.58 = 12.82 ft2
Step 4: Multiply 0.785 X 12.82 (e.g., D2 from Step 3 )
0.785 X 12.82 = 10.07 ft2
Step 5: To solve for “d”, rearrange variables in the equation and insert Volume in ft 3 (from Step 1)
?d = Volume, ft3 = 4.01 ft 3 = 0.398 ft
10.07 ft2 (Step 4) 10.07 ft2
Step 6: Convert depth feet into inches
? d in inches = 12 in X 0.398 ft = 4.78 inches
1 ft
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Distribution Exercise
1. What is the approximate pressure (in psi) at the tap for a water tank that is 35 feet tall with a 50 foot
diameter?
? psi = 1 psi x 35 ft = 35 psi = 15.15 psi
2.31 ft 2.31 ft
2. A corporation stop connects the customer’s service line to the water distribution main.
3. A connection between a drinking (potable) water system and an unapproved water supply is known as an
illegal cross-connection.
4. When disinfecting water mains, what type of solution is used?
a. Potassium permanganate
b. Sodium hypochlorite
c. Caustic soda
d. Alum
5. Storage tank maintenance techniques include:
a. Preparing for maintenance
b. Painting to protect the steel and prevent rust
c. Allowing paint to cure (or dry)
d. Disinfecting the tank
e. Collecting water samples
f. All of the above
6. What is the unaccounted-for water loss percentage for one month if a water system:
Produced: 8,500,000 gallons
Billed: 7,400,000 gallons
Fire Protection 275,000 gallons
Flushing 100,000 gallons
Total Accounted For = 7,400,000 + 275,000 + 100,000 = 7,775,000
Unaccounted = Produced – Accounted – 8,500,000 - 7,775,000 = 725,000 gallons
Percent Loss = unaccounted x 100 = 725,000 gallons x 100 = 8.5%
Produced 8,500,000
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Safety Exercise
1. Electrical hazards can be controlled by:
a. Insulation
b. Guarding
c. Grounding
d. Ground-Fault Circuit Devices
e. All of the above
2. Draw a line to match the fire class with the appropriate type of material to be extinguished.
Fire Class Type of Material to be Extinguished
Class A Wiring and electrical equipment
Class B Combustible metals
Class C Wood, paper, and textiles
Class D Gasoline, oils, paints and greases
