USCG USCG Steam
Set 13 • Question #124 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room Gland sealing steam is used on propulsion turbines to prevent __________.
A
air leakage into the turbine
✓ Correct Answer
B
steam leakage through the casing drains
C
overheating of the labyrinth packing
D
reversed steam flow at interstage bleeds
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'Gland sealing steam is used on propulsion turbines to prevent', the verified engineering fact is: 'air leakage into the turbine'.
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