USCG USCG Steam
Set 12 • Question #114 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room Boiler fuel savings gained by the use of an economizer can amount to __________.
A
three percent for each 5° F rise in feed water temperature
B
one percent for each 10° F rise in feed water temperature
✓ Correct Answer
C
one half percent for each 15° F rise in feed water temperature
D
three percent for each 20° F rise in feed water temperature
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'Boiler fuel savings gained by the use of an economizer can amount to', the verified engineering fact is: 'one percent for each 10° F rise in feed water temperature'.
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