General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #1985 (Set 31)

Air leakage between the shaft and stuffing box packing in a centrifugal pump is prevented by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — a liquid seal

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

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