Question 3009 of 223 · California Water Treatment Operator Exam
A check valve is installed on a pump discharge line to
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Correct answer to question 3009
- B: prevent backflow when the pump stops
Explanation
A check valve opens with forward flow and closes against reverse flow, protecting the pump from spinning backwards and from water hammer.
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