Refer to the drawing of a water storage tank with a differential pressure (D/P) level detection system. The level instrument has just been calibrated to ___

Refer to the drawing of a water storage tank with a differential pressure (D/P) level detection system (see figure below).

Water Storage Tank-PG-51

The level instrument has just been calibrated to indicate actual tank water level.

Assume that tank water temperature and level remain constant.

If the reference leg temperature increases by 20°F, indicated tank water level will…

A. be unpredictable.
B. equal the actual level.
C. be less than the actual level.
D. be greater than the actual level.

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Answer: B

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