4.1.5 - Break Pressure Tanks
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of break pressure tanks in plumbing systems?
💡 Hint: Think about the function – what do these tanks do with pressure?
Name two types of plumbing systems in high-rise buildings.
💡 Hint: Recall the types mentioned previously.
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What is the main purpose of a break pressure tank?
💡 Hint: Think about its name and what it suggests.
True or False: Break pressure tanks can increase pressure on lower floors.
💡 Hint: Consider the function of managing pressure.
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Analyze and redesign a plumbing system layout for a 20-story building without break pressure tanks. What issues might arise, and how could BPTs resolve these?
💡 Hint: Consider the actual height variance in water head.
Calculate the optimal height at which to place break pressure tanks in a 30-story building. Explain your rationale behind the chosen height.
💡 Hint: Think about the distribution of pressure in relation to gravity.
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