Question 268Steam Plants - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
Which of the casualties listed is apt to occur immediately after a high water casualty?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Water carryover to the turbines.
After a high water casualty, where the boiler water level rises above the normal operating range, the immediate concern is that the excessive water will be carried over into the steam turbines. This can cause damage to the turbine blades and other internal components due to the presence of liquid water in the steam flow. The other options, such as excessive steam pressure, excessive superheater temperature, or massive tube failure, are not the immediate consequences of a high water casualty, but may occur as secondary effects if the high water condition is not addressed promptly.
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#266 While underway, the boiler water level in a steaming boiler begins dropping rapidly and cannot be kept at the normal level by standard practices. The engineer's next action should be to _______________.#267 Your vessel is steaming full ahead and operating on both boilers. If the boiler water level of one boiler drops out of sight low in the sight glass and the burners have been secured, besides slowing down the main engine, what further action should be taken? #269 If a major flareback occurs to a boiler, which of the following actions should be immediately taken? #270 Which action should be taken if the water level in the boiler gage glass drops out of sight and the burners fail to secure automatically? #271 Which of the following actions should be carried out if the boiler water level is falling due to a tube failure?