Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #667 (Set 23)

Under EMERGENCY operating conditions, the proper valve positions for controlling feed water to the boiler should be the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — auxiliary stop valve fully open and the auxiliary stop-check valve used to regulate the amount of flow

During pneumatic or automatic control failures, the auxiliary stop valve is fully opened to provide an unrestricted supply path, and the auxiliary stop-check valve is manually throttled to precisely regulate feed water flow into the boiler.

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