The main condensate pump in a steam...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45748

Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d45748

The main condensate pump in a steam propulsion plant discharges directly to the __________.

Question 1 of 27070

The main condensate pump in a steam propulsion plant discharges directly to the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• steam cycle condensate flow path from main condenser back to the boiler • purpose and location of the main condensate pump in the cycle • relationship between condenser, hotwell, DC heater, and air ejectors

💭 Think About

• Sketch the basic Rankine steam cycle and mark where the main condensate pump sits; what component is immediately downstream of it? • Think about where you want the cleanest, coolest condensate to go first before it is further heated and deaerated. • Which of the listed components normally handles non‑condensable gases or vents, and which handles bulk water flow?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which component in the list is directly connected to the discharge side of the main condensate pump in standard marine steam plant diagrams. • Check your engineering plant diagram: does the condensate from the main condenser pass through a hotwell before going to heaters and ejectors? • Confirm which of the answer choices normally deals primarily with gases/venting rather than main condensate flow.

Question 1 of 27070

The main condensate pump in a steam propulsion plant discharges directly to the __________.

air ejector intercondenser

main condenser hot well

air ejector after condenser

DC heater vent condenser