USCG USCG Steam
Set 12 • Question #118 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room If a routine boiler water test indicates high salinity, you should blowdown the boiler to reduce salinity and then __________.
A
add carbonates to control sludging
B
treat the boiler water with phosphates
✓ Correct Answer
C
reduce the firing rate to prevent scaling
D
increase the firing rate to prevent foaming
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'If a routine boiler water test indicates high salinity, you should blowdown the boiler to reduce salinity and then', the verified engineering fact is: 'treat the boiler water with phosphates'.
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