The average density of brine discharged from...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d458b5

Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d458b5

The average density of brine discharged from the last stage of a fresh water evaporator should not exceed __________.

Question 1 of 27070

The average density of brine discharged from the last stage of a fresh water evaporator should not exceed __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Relationship between salinity (brine density) and safe operation of a fresh water evaporator • Why high brine density can cause scale formation and damage in the evaporator stages • Typical maximum recommended brine density leaving the last stage in marine evaporators

💭 Think About

• Think about which value would keep the brine safely below the point where rapid scale formation becomes a problem in the last stage • Consider that the last stage of an evaporator is already the most concentrated—should its limit be relatively low or can it be pushed very high? • Ask yourself which option best matches common manufacturer recommendations for marine evaporators to avoid frequent cleaning and tube damage

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what typical marine engineering texts state as the maximum brine density (in 32nds) for safe continuous operation • Check which of the options would most likely prevent scale buildup while still allowing efficient water production • Eliminate any value that seems excessively concentrated for continuous operation in the last stage of an evaporator

Question 1 of 27070

The average density of brine discharged from the last stage of a fresh water evaporator should not exceed __________.

1.0/32nds

1.5/32nds

2.0/32nds

3.0/32nds