Gas Turbines USCG Q#479 (Set 7)

How is the lube oil supplied to each bearing in a gas turbine engine controlled?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Calibrated orifice.

Lube oil distribution to individual gas turbine bearings is precisely metered using calibrated orifices. These orifices provide a fixed resistance to flow, ensuring that each bearing receives the exact volume of oil required for cooling and lubrication regardless of minor fluctuations in the main system supply pressure.

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