Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #348 (Set 12)

Oil flowing through the sight glass in the line between the lube oil gravity tank and main sump indicates the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — gravity tank is overflowing

Oil flow visible in the sight glass between the gravity tank and the main sump indicates that the supply pumps are delivering more oil than the tank can hold, resulting in overflow back to the sump and verifying continuous circulation.

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