Question 118General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is D) There will be an increase of chlorides measured at the distillate pump salinity cell. If the demister in the device shown in the illustration is improperly installed, it can lead to carryover of brine or salt water into the distillate stream. This increased salinity would be detected at the distillate pump salinity cell, resulting in a higher chloride measurement. The other options are incorrect because an improperly installed demister would not affect the vacuum (A), cause a decrease in output due to interstage leakage (B), or decrease the temperature (C) of the device.