Question 601Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
When the flow of oil admitted to a disk-type centrifugal purifier is in excess of its designed capacity, which of the following conditions will usually occur?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) The oil will be discharged through the heavy phase discharge port.
When the flow of oil admitted to a disk-type centrifugal purifier exceeds its designed capacity, the increased flow will cause the oil and water layers within the centrifuge to become unbalanced. This will result in the heavier water layer being pushed out through the heavy phase discharge port, along with some of the oil. The other options are incorrect because: B) The speed of the centrifuge will not increase, C) All water will not be retained, and D) Oil may be present in the water sealing line, but this is not the primary effect of exceeding the purifier's designed capacity.
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