USCG USCG Steam
Set 8 • Question #459 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room The greatest single overall loss of efficiency in a marine propulsion steam plant cycle results from __________.
A
heat lost in the main condenser
✓ Correct Answer
B
poor heat transfer in feedwater heaters
C
mechanical losses in the atomization process
D
heat loss required for fuel oil heating
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'The greatest single overall loss of efficiency in a marine propulsion steam plant cycle results from', the verified engineering fact is: 'heat lost in the main condenser'.
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