Question 1295 Deck General
70% to passWhat are submerged LNG pump bearings lubricated by?
A
graphite
B
silicon grease
C
Low Temp-a special cryogenic lubricant
D
LNG
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) LNG. Submerged LNG pump bearings are lubricated by the liquefied natural gas (LNG) itself. LNG is used as the lubricant for these bearings because it is already present in the system and is compatible with the cryogenic operating temperatures. Other lubricants like graphite (A) or silicon grease (B) would not be suitable for the extremely low temperatures found in LNG systems. There is no need for a specialized cryogenic lubricant (C) when the LNG itself can effectively lubricate the bearings.
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