Question 183General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is A) Upgrading of circuit breakers and controllers and possible increased erosion of discharge piping due to increased system velocities. The reasoning is that when replacing centrifugal cooling water pumps with higher capacity pumps, the increased flow rate can lead to higher system velocities in the discharge piping. This could result in increased erosion and wear over time, which should be a concern from an operational perspective. Additionally, the higher pump capacity may require upgrading of the electrical circuit breakers and controllers to handle the increased power draw, which is another important operational consideration. The other options are incorrect because B) and C) do not fully address the potential operational concerns with the increased flow rate, and D) is incorrect as operational considerations are important when making equipment changes, even if the systems are designed with future modifications in mind.