Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #116 (Set 4)

If the main and standby lube oil service pumps of the main engine fail while underway at sea, __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — an emergency supply of oil in the gravity tank will provide time to crash stop the turbine and gears

The elevated gravity tank stores a vital emergency oil reserve, providing adequate timed flow to turbine and reduction gear bearings to safely bleed off inertia and execute a crash stop during pump failure.

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