If a feed pump failure causes the boiler...

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Question 1 of 270705eccefa0bacbc34ba4d46ff6

If a feed pump failure causes the boiler water to drop out of sight in the gage glass, the engineer should FIRST __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

If a feed pump failure causes the boiler water to drop out of sight in the gage glass, the engineer should FIRST __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Low water in boiler hazards (overheating, potential furnace/boiler damage or explosion) • Correct sequence of actions when water is out of sight in the gage glass • Effects of adding relatively cool water to an overheated boiler

💭 Think About

• What is the most immediate danger when water level is out of sight in the gage glass—overpressure, low pressure, or overheated metal? • Before you can safely restore normal feed to the boiler, what must you do to stop the situation from getting worse? • In which answer choices is water added before you are sure the boiler metal is cooled and protected?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options involve adding water while the boiler may still be overheated. • Check which option focuses first on removing heat / reducing firing before any attempt to restore water level. • Verify which sequence best prevents thermal shock and protects against tube/furnace damage.

Question 1 of 27070

If a feed pump failure causes the boiler water to drop out of sight in the gage glass, the engineer should FIRST __________.

secure the fires, steam stops and then add water

secure the fires, reduce steam load and start standby feed pump

reduce the steaming rate and then cool the boiler with the force draft fan

reduce the steaming rate and then add water

Question 1 / 270705eccefa0bacbc34ba4d46ff6

Question 1 of 270705eccefa0bacbc34ba4d46ff6

If a feed pump failure causes the boiler water to drop out of sight in the gage glass, the engineer should FIRST __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

If a feed pump failure causes the boiler water to drop out of sight in the gage glass, the engineer should FIRST __________.