Question 604Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
Water retained in the lube oil system of a main propulsion turbine installation is undesirable because it _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) causes pitting of the gear teeth.
Water retained in the lube oil system of a main propulsion turbine installation is undesirable because it can cause pitting of the gear teeth. This is due to the corrosive nature of water, which can degrade the lubricating properties of the oil and lead to increased wear and damage to the gear teeth.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) raising the flash point would not be an issue, C) water in the oil would not cause the turbine to overspeed, and D) excessive cooling of bearing surfaces is not a concern caused by water in the lube oil system.
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