Question 625Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
The water seal in a centrifuge, operating at normal speed, prevents the lube oil from discharging from the water outlet. Another function of the seal is to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) provide an area for separated water to pass and create a path to remove the water from the bowl.
The water seal in a centrifuge serves to create a path for the separated water to exit the centrifuge bowl, preventing it from mixing back into the lube oil. This helps maintain the purity of the lube oil by allowing the water to be properly discharged from the system. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the primary function of the water seal in this context.
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