A high reading is only indicated at the salinity cells labeled "W" and "6" shown in the illustration. This would be the probable result of __________. GS-0053

Correct Answer: Option C — a faulty cell at location "6" and a tube leak in item "I"

Salinity cells monitor distillate purity. A high reading at multiple points indicates a systemic failure. A tube leak in the condenser (item I) allows raw seawater to contaminate the distillate, while a faulty cell at location 6 provides an erroneous local reading, confirming a dual-fault scenario in the system.