Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #264 (Set 9)

The FIRST step in breaking vacuum on a main turbine unit should be to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — secure the steam to the main air ejector

Securing steam to the main air ejector halts vacuum creation, allowing atmospheric air to bleed into the condenser and safely break the vacuum as the initial shutdown step.

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