Question 552Steam Plants - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is D) Sufficient oil flow is being supplied to the gravity tank. When oil flows through the lube oil gravity tank overflow sight glass, it indicates that the system is receiving sufficient oil flow. The overflow sight glass is designed to allow excess oil to exit the gravity tank, signaling that the oil pump is providing more oil than is required for immediate use. This ensures that the gravity tank remains filled with a constant supply of lubricating oil, which is crucial for proper lubrication of the machinery. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the condition indicated by the oil flowing through the overflow sight glass. Option A is incorrect as a turbine bearing failure would not directly cause oil to flow through the overflow. Option B is incorrect as insufficient oil being pumped to the gravity tank would result in a low oil level, not an overflow. Option C is incorrect as excessive oil stored in the gravity tank would not cause oil to flow through the overflow.