Question 165Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is B) ensure the condensation of air ejector steam. When the main unit is under vacuum and the turbine is being warmed, the condensate is recirculated to the main condenser to ensure the condensation of the air ejector steam. This is necessary to maintain the vacuum in the system by removing any non-condensable gases (such as air) that may have been drawn into the condenser. Recirculating the condensate helps to cool the condenser and condense the air ejector steam, preventing air from accumulating in the system and degrading the vacuum. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly address the purpose of recirculating condensate during the vacuum and turbine warming process. Option A is incorrect as it does not specify the reason for cooling the main condenser shell. Option C is incorrect as it is not related to the main condenser operation. Option D is incorrect as the recirculation of condensate is not primarily for providing a condenser vacuum seal.