Question 269General Subjects - Assistant Engineer
70% to passWhat type of steam trap is most susceptible to damage if allowed to come into contact with superheated steam?
AMechanical traps relying on the principle of buoyancy.
BThermodynamic traps relying on the principle of condensate undergoing a pressure drop and flashing.
CThermostatic traps relying on the principle of differing expansion rates for dissimilar metals.
DThermostatic traps relying on the principle of expansion/contraction of a volatile fluid.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Thermostatic traps relying on the principle of expansion/contraction of a volatile fluid. Thermostatic traps that use a volatile fluid to detect temperature changes are the most susceptible to damage when exposed to superheated steam. The high temperatures of superheated steam can cause the volatile fluid inside the trap to expand rapidly, potentially damaging the trap's components. In contrast, mechanical traps, thermodynamic traps, and thermostatic traps using dissimilar metals are less vulnerable to damage from superheated steam. The other answer choices are incorrect because they describe trap types that are generally more resistant to the effects of superheated steam.
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