Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #1514 (Set 32)

As shown in the illustration, the function of component "1" is to ________. Illustration MO-0128

USCG Exam Illustration MO-0128
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration MO-0128
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — evaporate circulating boiler water into saturated steam

Waste heat or auxiliary boilers utilize exhaust gases or internal heat exchangers to evaporate circulating liquid boiler water into usable saturated steam for vessel heating and hotel loads.

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