USCG USCG Steam
Set 16 • Question #223 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room The maximum lube oil temperature leaving the lube oil cooler of a main steam turbine propulsion system should __________.
A
be about 180° F
B
never be more than 60° F below the lube oil inlet temperature
C
never exceed 130° F
✓ Correct Answer
D
be dictated only by the existing sea water temperature
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'The maximum lube oil temperature leaving the lube oil cooler of a main steam turbine propulsion system should', the verified engineering fact is: 'never exceed 130° F'.
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