Welcome back to TPO magazine's Exam Study Guide Series, which offers a pair of water/wastewater study questions with in-depth explanations of the answers. Last time, we covered a set of wastewater and drinking water treatment questions on the topics of Pumping Fundamentals; and Operating Pressure. This time, you can test your knowledge about corrosive gases, and calculating brake horsepower.
Wastewater Treatment Sample Question
What gas has the following characteristics: highly corrosive, very dangerous at low levels (NIOSH IDLH = 100 ppm), has no color, and smells like rotten eggs?
A. Carbon monoxideB. MethaneC. Hydrogen sulfideD. Carbon dioxide
Answer: The answer to this question is C. Hydrogen sulfide is a very common gas found
Exam Study Guide: Corrosive Gases; and Calculating Brake Horsepower
Maintaining your education is important, especially in a career that demands licensing exams. Prove you’re an expert operator by answering these questions and others from our Exam Study Guide Series.
Apr 04, 2019
| by Rick Lallish and Drew Hoelscher |











