A boiler forced draft pressure gage indicates 6 inches of water. This corresponds to a pressure of __________.
β’ Relationship between inches of water and pounds per square inch (psi) β’ Using unit conversion factors (like 1 inch of water = X psi) β’ Checking your math with proportional reasoning
β’ What is the standard conversion factor between 1 inch of water column and psi? Write that down first. β’ If you multiply that conversion factor by 6 inches of water, what psi value do you get? β’ After calculating, which option is numerically closest to your result?
β’ Be sure you are using inches of water, not inches of mercury. β’ Confirm the conversion factor you use is in psi per inch of water, not the other way around. β’ After calculation, doubleβcheck that your decimal place is reasonable for a low pressure like 6 inches of water.
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