Question 394General Subjects - Assistant Engineer
70% to passItem "B" in the pump illustration is the _______________. Illustration GS-0129
Awearing ring
Bstuffing box
Cshaft sleeve
Dpacking gland
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) packing gland. The packing gland is the component labeled as item "B" in the pump illustration GS-0129. The packing gland is responsible for creating a seal around the pump shaft, preventing leakage from the pump. This is a critical component for the proper and safe operation of the pump. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the wearing ring is a separate component, C) the shaft sleeve is also a different component, and B) the stuffing box is a different part of the pump assembly.
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