Referring to the illustrated impulse steam trap, what would be the effect of threading the control cylinder "E" downward further into the trap body? GS-0002

Correct Answer: Option D — The clearance between the reverse taper of the control cylinder's inner wall and the periphery of the valve disk will increase, and as a result, the pressure drop across the periphery of the valve disk will decrease.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: The clearance between the reverse taper of the control cylinder's inner wall and the periphery of the valve disk will increase, and as a result, the pressure drop across the periphery of the valve disk will decrease..