Chlorine Troubleshooting

1. Supply is not a problem. Pressure at the cylinder is 60 PSI. The CRV valve will not
open. What is the likely cause?
A. Change lead washer
B. Air leak downstream from chlorinator.
C. Rapid withdrawal
D. Empty cylinder

2. Supply is not a problem. Pressure at the cylinder is 50 PSI. However, chlorine (Book
erroneously says chlorinator) will not reach maximum application point. What is likely
problem?
A. Rapid withdrawal
B. Lead washer
C. Faulty injector.
D. Manometer needs adjustment

3. Variable vacuum control, formerly working well, now will not go below 30% feed.
Signal OK. What is likely cause?
A. Lead washer failure
B. CPRV
C. Injector PSI 50
D. HOCl formed

4. Chlorine will feed OK at maximum output, but will not control at low rates. What is
likely cause?
A. Vacuum Regulating Valve (CRV)
B. Lead washer failure
C. Rapid withdrawal
D. Air leak

5. In problem 4, what action is needed by the operator?

A. Slow withdrawal rate
B. Change lead washer
C. Repair air leak
D. Repair diaphragm or replace valve

6. Gas PSI at cylinder 90. PSI at CRV is 10. CPRV OK. What is problem?
A. Plugged Restrictor/Injector.
B. Rapid withdrawal
C. Lead washer failure
D. Rotameter set at 400

7. In June, the chlorine storage roof was leaking. A contract was issued and the roof was
removed for repair. Two hours later chlorine flow stopped. What is likely cause?
A. Leak downstream from chlorinator

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B. High PSI at injector
C. Reliquefaction
D. Scale not calibrated

8. It’s January in a northern state. The chlorine store room is heated. The chlorinator
room is not heated. The chlorine line leaving the chlorinator room is underground. There
is no chlorine flow. Supply is not a problem. Gas PSI at cylinder is good. What is likely
cause?
A. Condensation
B. High PSI at cylinder
C. High PSI at injector
D. Chlorinator room warm

9. The operator takes the 24 hour scale reading. The usage does not agree with the
rotameter setting for the past 24 hours. What is the likely cause?
A. Air leak downstream from chlorinator
B. High cylinder pressure
C. Air leak downstream from chlorinator
D. Chlorinator room warm

10. The Chief Operator is training new employees on the plant’s chlorination system. He
notices a leak at the valve nut. What does he tell the trainees?
A. Remove Cylinder
B. Turn the valve nut clockwise to tighten it
C. Call Chemtrec
D. Put the tank cap back on

11. How do you repair a pinhole leak in a 2000 lb. chlorine cylinder?
A. Duct Tape
B. Use Repair Clamp from B Kit
C. Tighten clamp with turnbuckle
D. B & C

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