Question 182Steam Plants - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
If it should become necessary to abandon a compartment because of the danger of a large steam leak on a boiler, which of the following actions represents the best avenue of escape?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Escape through another compartment on a lower level.
In the event of a large steam leak in a boiler compartment, escaping through a lower level compartment is the best avenue of escape. This is because steam rises, and the lower level compartment will have less exposure to the dangerous steam. Escaping through a higher level compartment or using a fire room ladder or elevator would put you closer to the source of the steam leak, increasing the risk of injury. The safest option is to evacuate through a lower deck to avoid the rising steam.
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