Question 204Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer

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The function of item "E" shown in the illustration is to_______________ Illustration 0099 . Illustration GS-0099

Diagram for USCG Steam Plants Assistant: The function of item "E" shown in the illustration is to_______________...
Aallow steam/condensate or air to be evacuated from the unit as sound is produced
Bact as a reed to enable the production of sound
Cpulse supply steam or air to chamber "M"
Dcontrol the admission of steam into chamber "L" as part of the process to produce sound
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) control the admission of steam into chamber "L" as part of the process to produce sound. The function of item "E" in the illustration is to control the admission of steam into chamber "L". This is a critical part of the process to produce sound, as the steam entering chamber "L" is what enables the sound generation mechanism to operate. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the function of this component in the sound production process.

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