A bourdon tube-type steam pressure gage is...

Question 1 / 270705eccefa5bacbc34ba4d48745

Question 1 of 270705eccefa5bacbc34ba4d48745

A bourdon tube-type steam pressure gage is fitted with a siphon loop to prevent damage from __________.

Question 1 of 27070

A bourdon tube-type steam pressure gage is fitted with a siphon loop to prevent damage from __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Bourdon tube pressure gage construction and how it responds to temperature and pressure • Purpose of a siphon loop (pigtail) on steam lines • Effect of live steam vs. condensate on delicate gage elements

💭 Think About

• What happens to a thin metal Bourdon tube if it is exposed directly to very high-temperature steam for long periods? • What does the siphon loop actually hold inside itself during normal operation—steam or water—and why is that important? • Is the main concern sudden changes in pressure, differences in metal expansion, or the operating temperature at the gage?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify what medium (steam or water) should be in contact with the gage element during normal operation • Decide whether a siphon loop’s curved shape is mainly for cooling/condensing, for absorbing shock, or for handling expansion • Confirm which option best matches the idea of protecting the gage from high steam temperature rather than from pressure itself

Question 1 of 27070

A bourdon tube-type steam pressure gage is fitted with a siphon loop to prevent damage from __________.

extreme thermal stress

the admission of condensate

pressure shock

differential expansion rates

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