What is the total system volume in gallons for a cooling tower basin that is 15' wide, 12' long, with a water depth of 16 inches and 160 linear feet of 8 inch diameter piping?

To determine the total system volume of the cooling tower basin, one must first calculate the volume of the basin and then add the volume of the piping.

1. Calculate the volume of the basin:

• The basin dimensions are given as 15 feet wide, 12 feet long, and 16 inches deep. First, convert 16 inches to feet to be consistent with the other dimensions. There are 12 inches in a foot, so:

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16 \text{ inches} = \frac{16}{12} \text{ feet} \approx 1.33 \text{ feet}

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• Now, calculate the volume of the basin in cubic feet:

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\text{Volume} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Depth} = 12 \text{ ft} \times 15 \text{ ft} \times 1.33 \text{ ft} \approx 239.4 \text{ cubic feet}

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• To convert cubic feet to gallons, use the conversion factor where 1 cubic foot equals approximately 7.48 gallons:

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