Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #167 (Set 6)

Which of the conditions listed should be immediately reported to the engineering officer on watch?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Oil in the drain inspection tank.

Main air ejector after condensers use main condensate as a cooling medium. Severe tube failures allow high-pressure condensate or circulating water to cross-leak into the atmospheric drain system, rapidly overloading and flooding the atmospheric drain tank.

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