Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #175 (Set 6)

The usual symptoms of cavitation in a main condensate pump would be __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — noise and vibration

Fuel oil settling tanks accumulate water at the bottom via gravitational settling. When burners sputter due to water contamination, shifting immediately to the high suction valve draws cleaner oil from higher in the tank while avoiding the lower water layer.

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