Question 163Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is C) provide adequate cooling water for the air ejector condensers. Main condensate recirculating systems are primarily intended to provide a steady supply of cooling water to the air ejector condensers. The air ejectors are responsible for removing non-condensable gases from the condenser, and the condensate recirculation system ensures that there is enough cooling water available to efficiently condense the steam and maintain the vacuum in the condenser. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) balancing and controlling condensate temperatures is not the primary purpose of the recirculation system, B) preventing overheating of the condensate pumps is not the main function, and D) venting accumulated vapors from the pump discharge is not the primary role of the recirculation system.