A steam plant is operating at 100% power when the atmospheric drain tank runs dry allowing a large air leakage into the main condenser. Which of the following will occur as a result of this air leakage?

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Decreased condenser cooling water outlet temperature

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Decreased condensate temperature

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Decreased pressure in the main condenser

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Decreased suction pressure at the condensate pump

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