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The contaminated steam system is secured for repairs. Live steam is supplied to the fuel oil heating system and its returns are directed to the drain tank. Considering these circumstances, an undetected leak in an idle fuel oil heater could eventually lead to __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• fuel oil heaters operation with live steam and how steam leaks can affect fuel quality • effects of water contamination in fuel oil on burner performance and combustion • difference between issues that affect the boiler itself (tubes, stack temperature) vs issues that affect burner flame stability

💭 Think About

• If live steam leaks into an idle fuel oil heater, where can that steam (as condensate) end up, and what does it do to the fuel? • Which of the choices describes a symptom you would actually observe at the burners when fuel is mixed with water or condensate? • Which options relate to long-term boiler condition (tubes, stack) versus immediate, visible burner/combustion behavior?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which choice best matches water-contaminated fuel at the burners rather than changes in boiler heat transfer or gas flow. • Eliminate any options that mainly describe boiler heat absorption/efficiency issues instead of fuel delivery/combustion issues. • Focus on the choice that reflects irregular flame and burner operation that could happen suddenly if water enters the fuel stream.

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