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Set 8 • Question #457 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room Turbine casing flanges are sometimes provided with a system of joint grooving to __________.
A
form a labyrinth seal between the casing halves
B
ensure perfect alignment of casing halves
C
inject sealing compound between the casing halves
✓ Correct Answer
D
increase contact pressure between the casing halves' flanges
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'Turbine casing flanges are sometimes provided with a system of joint grooving to', the verified engineering fact is: 'inject sealing compound between the casing halves'.
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