Cooling water to the vent condenser in a DC heater is supplied by the _______.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — main and/or auxiliary condensate pump
Main and auxiliary condensate pumps supply the cooling medium flowing through the vent condenser tubes of a Deaerating Feed Tank (DC Heater), condensing flashed vapors and recovering latent heat before returning condensate to the cycle.
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