Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #281 (Set 10)

A steam driven 750 KW turbo generator has a rated speed of 1200 RPM. The over speed setting for this unit must not exceed __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 1380 RPM

Marine generator overspeed governors are legally and operationally set to trip at 115 percent of rated speed, which calculates to 1380 RPM for a 1200 RPM rated unit.

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