USCG USCG Steam
Set 4 • Question #327 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room Low pressure steam is used to keep air from leaking into turbine casing along the turbine shaft. For this purpose, which of the following steam systems is used?
A
Direct admission of 35 psi (241.3 kPa) auxiliary steam
B
Superheated steam system
C
Gland leakoff steam system
D
Gland sealing steam system
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'Low pressure steam is used to keep air from leaking into turbine casing along the turbine shaft. For this purpose, which of the following steam systems is used', the verified engineering fact is: 'Gland sealing steam system'.
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