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What is the first step in starting a small non-condensing steam turbine driving a feedwater pump?
What is the first step in starting a small non-condensing steam turbine driving a feedwater pump?
- Clear any lockouts or tagouts on the pump being started (correct)
- Check the bearing lube oil levels and add oil if necessary
- Start bearing cooling water, if applicable
- Conduct a valve line-up
Why is it important to check the area surrounding the pump for rags, tools, or other materials before starting the pump?
Why is it important to check the area surrounding the pump for rags, tools, or other materials before starting the pump?
- To open the pump warm-up line
- To ensure that the pump casing drains are closed
- To start bearing cooling water, if applicable
- To avoid hampering the operation of the pump (correct)
When starting a centrifugal pump, in what position should the discharge valve be?
When starting a centrifugal pump, in what position should the discharge valve be?
- Depends on the temperature of the pump
- Open
- Partially open
- Closed (correct)
What is the purpose of opening the pump warm-up line when starting a small non-condensing steam turbine driving a feedwater pump?
What is the purpose of opening the pump warm-up line when starting a small non-condensing steam turbine driving a feedwater pump?
Who should give the direction for starting or stopping pumps and turbines?
Who should give the direction for starting or stopping pumps and turbines?
What should be done first before starting the turbine?
What should be done first before starting the turbine?
What is the correct step for warming up the turbine after ensuring the steam header is at operating pressure?
What is the correct step for warming up the turbine after ensuring the steam header is at operating pressure?
What should be checked while the turbine is on a slow roll?
What should be checked while the turbine is on a slow roll?
What should be done after manually testing the overspeed trip during turbine startup?
What should be done after manually testing the overspeed trip during turbine startup?
What is a general instruction for stopping a small steam turbine driving a feedwater pump?
What is a general instruction for stopping a small steam turbine driving a feedwater pump?
