AWWA Equipment and Material Standards 4

Question 1

AWWA C542 specifies requirements for which type of valve actuator?

Accepted Answer

Electric motor actuator for valves

Answer

AWWA C542 covers electric motor actuators for valves and gates used in water supply facilities.

Question 2

Per AWWA C104, cement-mortar lining for ductile iron pipe must cure to a minimum compressive strength of:

Accepted Answer

4,000 psi

Answer

AWWA C104 requires cement-mortar lining to achieve a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi.

Question 3

Which AWWA standard covers the design and construction of steel water storage tanks?

Accepted Answer

AWWA D100

Answer

AWWA D100 covers welded carbon steel tanks for water storage.

Question 4

AWWA C906 covers which type of pressure pipe for water distribution and transmission?

Accepted Answer

Polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe

Answer

AWWA C906 covers polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe and fittings for water distribution and transmission systems.

Question 5

What is the purpose of AWWA C550?

Accepted Answer

Epoxy interior coatings for water system components

Answer

AWWA C550 covers epoxy interior coatings for valves and hydrants used in water supply service.

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