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While standing watch in the engine room of a steam vessel while at normal sea speed, you notice that the condensate temperature outlet of the air ejector condenser is fluctuating by approximately 12°F. You should therefore ________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Behavior of air ejector condensers and their relationship to the main condenser level • What a fluctuating condensate temperature might indicate in a steam plant at normal sea speed • Proper watchstanding priorities before calling the Chief Engineer

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself what system change could cause a 12°F fluctuation at the air ejector condenser outlet without any other alarms going off • Think about whether this symptom points more toward a measurement to be logged, a simple makeup feed issue, or a possible condenser condition that needs checking first • Consider normal watchstanding practice: what condition should you verify locally before escalating the problem to the Chief Engineer?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what the main condenser hotwell/condensate level is doing: is it normal, rising, or falling? • Check whether there are any other abnormal indications such as vacuum changes, feed pump suction problems, or high condensate temperature at the main condenser outlet • Confirm whether a 12°F fluctuation is typically considered minor/loggable or a sign that something in the condenser system may be changing and needs immediate local investigation

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