Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #494 (Set 17)

The gage glass on a coil-type auxiliary boiler is connected to the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — accumulator

Because coil-type auxiliary boilers lack conventional large steam drums, their water level instrumentation must connect directly to the steam-water separator vessel, known as the accumulator or surge chamber, to reflect true liquid levels.

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