Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #509 (Set 17)

The pressuretrol which is installed on an auxiliary boiler senses steam pressure changes and __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — automatically regulates the quantity of oil and air flow to the burner

The pressuretrol is a pressure-actuated switch that senses steam header variations in automatically fired auxiliary boilers. It modulates combustion air and fuel flow proportionally to match steam demand, maintaining stable operating pressure within design limits.

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