Question 198Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
Which of the following statements is correct concerning the operation of the level or drain regulator associated with the feed water heater shown in the illustration is correct? Illustration SG-0025
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) The regulator controls the level of condensate collected in the drain cooler section.
The level or drain regulator associated with the feed water heater is responsible for controlling the level of condensate collected in the drain cooler section. This ensures that the appropriate amount of condensate is drained from the system, maintaining the proper water level and preventing issues such as waterlogging or dry operation.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) The regulator does not maintain the flow of steam into the first stage heater.
B) The regulator does not control the flow rate of condensate leaving the feed water outlet.
C) The regulator does not control the volume of condensate leaving the gland exhaust condenser.
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#196 The items labeled "A" in the illustration are the _______________. Illustration SG-0025#197 A slight vacuum is maintained in the shell of the first stage heater shown in the illustration. The primary reason for the vacuum is to _______________. Illustration SG-0025 #199 The connections labeled "A" in the illustration, are used to _______________. SG-0025 #201 Under normal conditions, the rate of heat transfer in a feed water heater is most greatly affected by the _______________.#202 The unit shown in the illustration is used as the _______________. Illustration SG-0025