Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #323 (Set 11)

Magnets are installed in the main propulsion turbine lube oil strainers to attract metal particles released through wearing of the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — reduction gears

Magnetic plugs and strainer inserts trap ferrous debris produced by the mechanical meshing and wearing of steel reduction gears before reaching sensitive components.

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