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What should be done to ensure the safety of the feedwater pump before starting it?
What should be done to ensure the safety of the feedwater pump before starting it?
- Open the pump casing drains
- Start bearing cooling water
- Clear any lockouts or tagouts on the pump (correct)
- Conduct a valve line-up
What should be checked and added, if necessary, before starting the feedwater pump?
What should be checked and added, if necessary, before starting the feedwater pump?
- Pump vent and/or drain
- Pump warm-up line
- Bearing lube oil levels (correct)
- Area surrounding the pump for rags or tools
In what condition should the discharge valve be when starting a centrifugal pump?
In what condition should the discharge valve be when starting a centrifugal pump?
- Open
- Partially open
- Closed (correct)
- Slightly cracked
What is the purpose of opening the pump warm-up line?
What is the purpose of opening the pump warm-up line?
When is it necessary to add oil to the bearing lube?
When is it necessary to add oil to the bearing lube?
What should be done to prepare the steam turbine before starting?
What should be done to prepare the steam turbine before starting?
What should be done to ensure the steam header is at operating pressure?
What should be done to ensure the steam header is at operating pressure?
What should be done once the turbine is properly warmed up?
What should be done once the turbine is properly warmed up?
What is a crucial step for stopping a small steam turbine driving a feedwater pump?
What is a crucial step for stopping a small steam turbine driving a feedwater pump?
What should be done once the feedwater pump is fully functioning after restart?
What should be done once the feedwater pump is fully functioning after restart?
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