Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #766 (Set 26)

In a steam turbine and reduction gear main propulsion plant, the alarm sensor for low turbine oil pressure is usually installed __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — at the end of the supply line header to the bearings

Low lubricating oil pressure sensors are positioned at the extreme end of the supply line header rather than at individual bearing outlets to monitor overall system pressure drop and header starvation effectively.

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