Which of the following statements is true concerning the turbine shown in the illustration? Illustration SE-0016

Correct Answer: Option A — A steam deflector is provided between the astern element and the ahead stages of the LP turbine.

Steam deflectors installed in low-pressure marine turbines physically separate the astern element from ahead stages, preventing windage losses, rotational drag, and thermal degradation when operating in the ahead direction while the astern turbine rotates in reverse steam flow.