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While the illustrated oily-water separator is operating in the processing mode, if item "1" indicates higher than normal absolute pressure, what is the probable cause? See illustration GS-0153.

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While the illustrated oily-water separator is operating in the processing mode, if item "1" indicates higher than normal absolute pressure, what is the probable cause? See illustration GS-0153.

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• Pressure gauge (item 1) shows what is happening to flow through the separator, especially resistance inside the tank • How flow restrictions (like clogged filters or coalescer packs) affect discharge/inlet pressure in a pump‑fed system • Relationship between open/closed valves and system pressure upstream of the restriction

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• If the gauge at item 1 is reading higher than normal during operation, does that usually indicate a blockage/restriction downstream, or an extra supply of liquid at the suction? • Which component in the separator tank module could become dirty over time and create extra resistance to flow through the tank? • What would happen to the pressure at item 1 if valve 14 were opened wider—would pressure upstream of that valve increase or decrease?

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• Identify where item 1 is located in the flow path (relative to the pump, coalescer section, and outlet valve 14) • Decide which choice would most likely increase resistance to flow inside the separator, causing pressure to build at item 1 • Eliminate any options that would tend to reduce backpressure at the separator rather than increase it

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Question 1 of 20

While the illustrated oily-water separator is operating in the processing mode, if item "1" indicates higher than normal absolute pressure, what is the probable cause? See illustration GS-0153.

The bilge suction is completely flooded.

The flow control valve "14" is completely open.

The coalescer beads are severely fouled.

There is minor air leakage from the pump discharge.

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Question 1 / 205eccef9bbacbc34ba4d456d6

Question 1 of 205eccef9bbacbc34ba4d456d6

While the illustrated oily-water separator is operating in the processing mode, if item "1" indicates higher than normal absolute pressure, what is the probable cause? See illustration GS-0153.

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While the illustrated oily-water separator is operating in the processing mode, if item "1" indicates higher than normal absolute pressure, what is the probable cause? See illustration GS-0153.

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