Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #744 (Set 25)

When starting a turbo generator, you must provide lube oil pressure to the governor power piston by means of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — the hand operated or auxiliary lube oil pump

Before starting a turbo generator, the main shaft-driven lube oil pump is inactive, necessitating the use of the hand-operated or auxiliary motor-driven pump to establish necessary control oil pressure for the governor power piston and bearing lubrication.

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