Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #270 (Set 9)

Most auxiliary turbines do not require an external source of gland sealing steam because they __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — exhaust to pressures above atmospheric pressure

Auxiliary turbines exhausting directly to a positive pressure backpressure system prevent air in-leakage, thereby eliminating the operational necessity for external gland sealing steam arrangements.

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