Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #733 (Set 25)

If the main propulsion turbine begins to vibrate severely while you are increasing speed, you should __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — immediately slow the turbine to see if the vibration will stop

Immediately slowing the turbine breaks through or avoids resonant frequencies and structural vibration modes, protecting the rotor and blading from catastrophic fatigue failure.

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