Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #896 (Set 19)

A safety valve on an auxiliary boiler simmers constantly and cannot be stopped by several quick blow-offs using the hand relieving gear. The problem may be __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — a damaged seat

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: a damaged seat.

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