USCG USCG Steam
Set 13 • Question #131 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room When a high pressure turbine is operating at sea speed, the pressure of the steam leaking through the shaft gland packing may be slightly higher than the pressure setting of the gland seal regulator. In this situation, the excess steam at the regulator is directed to the __________.
A
gland exhaust condenser
B
excess steam condenser
C
main condenser
✓ Correct Answer
D
auxiliary exhaust system
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'When a high pressure turbine is operating at sea speed, the pressure of the steam leaking through the shaft gland packing may be slightly higher than the pressure setting of the gland seal regulator. In this situation, the excess steam at the regulator is directed to the', the verified engineering fact is: 'main condenser'.
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