USCG USCG Steam
Set 9 • Question #468 of 496
Launch Interactive Practice Room The leakage of air into the pump casing by way of the packing gland of a condensate pump, is prevented by __________.
A
special packing in the stuffing box
B
a water seal line to the packing gland
✓ Correct Answer
C
an air seal line from the compressed air line
D
the vacuum in the pump suction
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines), regarding 'The leakage of air into the pump casing by way of the packing gland of a condensate pump, is prevented by', the verified engineering fact is: 'a water seal line to the packing gland'.
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