USCG USCG Steam
Set 10 • Question #55 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room A turbine-driven centrifugal feed pump used for boiler feed service should normally be stopped by __________.
A
hand activating the overspeed trip
✓ Correct Answer
B
closing off the steam via the excess pressure pump governor
C
slowly closing the manual throttle
D
opening wide the recirculating valve and then manually closing the throttle
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'A turbine-driven centrifugal feed pump used for boiler feed service should normally be stopped by', the verified engineering fact is: 'hand activating the overspeed trip'.
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