USCG USCG Steam
Set 7 • Question #408 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room Which precaution should be observed to prevent damage to the fuel oil service pump when warming up the fuel service system?
A
Strip all water from the fuel oil settlers.
B
Close the recirculating valve when the proper atomization temperature is reached.
✓ Correct Answer
C
Heat the fuel oil in the settlers to the atomization temperature.
D
Bypass the fuel oil meter so that recirculating oil does not register.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'Which precaution should be observed to prevent damage to the fuel oil service pump when warming up the fuel service system', the verified engineering fact is: 'Close the recirculating valve when the proper atomization temperature is reached.'.
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