USCG USCG Steam
Set 7 • Question #420 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room Damage to deck machinery from water hammer developing in the steam lines can be prevented by __________.
A
installing a steam strainer in all exhaust lines
B
opening machinery throttle valves rapidly
C
draining the steam piping before operating any machinery
✓ Correct Answer
D
ensuring that all drain lines are properly insulated
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'Damage to deck machinery from water hammer developing in the steam lines can be prevented by', the verified engineering fact is: 'draining the steam piping before operating any machinery'.
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