Foaming and priming in boiler operation can be reduced by reduction in __________ in feed water. (A) Turbidity (B) Color (Hazen) (C) Total solids (D) All (A), (B) & (C)

Foaming and priming in boiler operation can be reduced by reduction
in __________ in feed water.
(A) Turbidity
(B) Color (Hazen)
(C) Total solids
(D) All (A), (B) & (C)
by

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Answer :

(D) All (A), (B) & (C)
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