Question 382Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer
70% to passCondensate pumps have distinctly noticeable characteristics and can usually be recognized by their _______________.
Aopen impellers and power ends
Blarge suction chambers and impeller eyes
Cspeed-limiting governors and closed impellers
Dmultiple impellers and pump shaft positions
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) large suction chambers and impeller eyes. Condensate pumps are typically characterized by their large suction chambers and impeller eyes, which allow them to efficiently handle the low-pressure, high-volume flow of condensate from steam systems. The large suction chambers and impeller eyes help the pumps overcome the low pressure and draw in the condensate effectively. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the distinctive features of condensate pumps. Options A, C, and D describe characteristics of other types of pumps, but not the specific features that make condensate pumps recognizable.
Related Questions
Q56:You are standing watch in the engine room of a steam vessel. You should blow dow... Q234:According to the illustration, what part number identifies the "air door handle"... Q642:Magnets are installed in the main propulsion turbine lube oil strainers to attra... Q443:The popping pressure of the safety valve, shown in the illustration, is controll... Q469:Which of the following actions takes place in the control circuit of an automati...
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take a Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer Practice ExamOfficial Resources