USCG USCG General Eng
Set 7 • Question #430 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room Gate valves should not be used for throttling as __________.
A
the pressure drop will be excessive
B
air binding will develop
C
the installation of an equalizing line will be necessary
D
wire drawing of the disc will result
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Engineering General Subjects, for engine room systems involving 'Gate valves should not be used for throttling as', the standard operating requirement is: 'wire drawing of the disc will result'.
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