Which method should be used to warm up the pump turbines prior to discharge?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Shut the discharge valve and run the pump at slow speed
Warming up a cargo pump turbine is safely accomplished by running the pump at slow speed with the discharge valve closed. This provides a light load on the turbine, allowing even thermal expansion of the rotor and casing while preventing overspeeding.
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