Question 56Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
You are standing watch in the engine room of a steam vessel. You should blow down a gage glass periodically to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) remove any sediment that has accumulated.
Blowing down a gage glass periodically is done to remove any sediment or scale that has accumulated in the gage glass. This helps maintain the accuracy of the water level reading in the steam drum, which is critical for ensuring proper water levels in the boiler system. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not directly address the purpose of blowing down the gage glass, which is to clear out any accumulated sediment.
Related Questions
#54 To properly blow down a boiler gage glass, you should _______________.#55 The boiler water gage glasses should be blown down _______________.#57 How is boiler water forced to circulate faster in accelerated natural circulation boilers as compared to free natural circulation boilers? #58 Circulation of water and the steam/water mixture within a natural circulation boiler is retarded by _______________.#59 Arrow "B" shown in the illustration indicates the _. Illustration SG-0008