Question 166Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is C) loss of vacuum. Serious tube leaks in the air ejector condenser assembly will cause a loss of vacuum in the system. The air ejector condenser is responsible for removing air and non-condensable gases from the main condenser, which is essential for maintaining the vacuum necessary for efficient steam plant operation. If the air ejector condenser tubes develop leaks, it will allow air to enter the system, resulting in a loss of the critical vacuum. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not directly result from tube leaks in the air ejector condenser. Fouled nozzles (A), faulty steam pressure (B), and clogged steam strainers (D) are not the primary consequences of this specific equipment failure.