Question 180Steam Plants - 1st Asst/Chief

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Condensate pumps have distinctly noticeable characteristics and can usually be recognized by their _______________.

Aspeed-limiting governors and closed impellers
Blarge suction chambers and impeller eyes
Copen impellers and power ends
Dmultiple impellers and pump shaft positions
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) large suction chambers and impeller eyes. Condensate pumps, which are used to remove condensate from steam systems, are typically characterized by their large suction chambers and impeller eyes. These design features allow the pumps to efficiently handle the low-pressure, high-volume flow of condensate, which is a distinct requirement for this application. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the distinguishing features of condensate pumps. Speed-limiting governors and closed impellers are more common in other types of pumps, while open impellers and power ends are not the defining characteristics of condensate pumps.

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