USCG USCG Steam
Set 11 • Question #72 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room If the low water level alarm sounds on an automatically fired boiler, and the low water cutout fails to function, you must immediately __________.
A
blowdown the gage glass to determine where the water level is
B
increase the feedwater supply to maintain the water level
C
start the emergency feedwater injector to restore the normal water level
D
secure the fires to minimize damage to the boiler tubes
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'If the low water level alarm sounds on an automatically fired boiler, and the low water cutout fails to function, you must immediately', the verified engineering fact is: 'secure the fires to minimize damage to the boiler tubes'.
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