Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #444 (Set 15)

Which type of waterside deposits can normally be removed by chemically boiling out a boiler?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Oil

Alkaline boiling out procedures utilizing detergents and trisodium phosphate effectively saponify and emulsify hydrocarbon deposits on waterside surfaces, preparing new or contaminated boilers for service.

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