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Which of the following methods is least suitable for accurately measuring airflow in a dirty or particulate-laden exhaust duct?

Hot-wire anemometers rely on the transfer of heat from a heated wire to the moving air. Particulates can quickly foul and damage the delicate hot wire, leading

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Question: Which of the following methods is least suitable for accurately measuring airflow in a dirty or particulate-laden exhaust duct?

Answer options:

  • Pitot static tube with cleanout ports ✅ Hot-wire anemometer
  • Capture hood (balometer)
  • Fan affinity laws calculation

Correct answer: Hot-wire anemometer

Explanation: Hot-wire anemometers rely on the transfer of heat from a heated wire to the moving air. Particulates can quickly foul and damage the delicate hot wire, leading to inaccurate readings and potential irreversible damage to the instrument. Pitot static tubes are more robust in dirty air if regularly cleaned.

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