General Subjects (Auxiliaries & Systems) USCG Question #1294 (Set 20)

Which of the conditions listed would indicate a large condenser tube leak within the distiller shown in the illustration? See Illustration MO-0111

USCG Exam Illustration MO-0111
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration MO-0111
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — The activation of the salinity monitoring equipment's annunciator circuit.

A large condenser tube leak allows the cooling medium to mix directly with the distillate. This contamination significantly increases the salt concentration of the distillate. The salinity monitoring equipment is designed to detect this increase in conductivity and will trigger an alarm to alert the operator of the leak.

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