Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #157 (Set 6)

Excessive water in an operating lube oil system can be detected by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — the amount of water discharging from the lube oil purifier

An elevated rate of water discharge from the automatic bowl or continuous gravity discharge of a marine lube oil purifier indicates high free-water content entering the system.

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