Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #777 (Set 26)

No lube oil appearing in the sight glass (bull's eye) of a gravity type system is a positive indication of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — no oil is overflowing the gravity tank

Gravity lubrication systems utilize a continuous overflow from the gravity tank back to the sump. The absence of oil in the sight glass indicates that the tank is no longer overflowing, signaling a potential pump failure.

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