Referring to the illustrated steam plant sea water cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning main circulating to auxiliary circulating sea water system cross-connect capability? Illustration SP-SW-01

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It is possible to use the auxiliary circulating pump to supplement the main circulating pump(s), and it is possible to use the main circulating pump(s) to supplement the auxiliary circulating pump.

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In the event of multiple sea water service system pump failures, multiple main circulating pumps may be used to supply the sea water service, main circulating sea water, and auxiliary circulating sea water system heat exchangers.

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While it may be possible to use the main circulating pump(s) to supplement the auxiliary circulating pump, it is not possible to use the auxiliary circulating pump to supplement the main circulating pump(s).

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While it may be possible to use the auxiliary circulating pump to supplement the main circulating pump(s), it is not possible to use the main circulating pump(s) to supplement the auxiliary circulating pump.

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