Practice mode Water Management

What is the permissible limit of water hardness for a low-pressure boiler?

Correct answer B. 50 mg/litre

Explanation

Hardness salts deposit as scale on boiler tubes, reducing heat transfer and causing overheating, so feed water for low-pressure boilers is kept below about 50 mg/litre.

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