CONDENSATE AND FEEDWATER SYSTEM

Question 1

The ________________ provide(s) makeup water to the vacuum pumps, hotwell fill water, and the full amount of makeup water required by the HRSGs. (Ref: 3.2.1 CF SD)

Answer 1

condensate pumps

Question 2

Each condensate pump is equipped with a minimum flow line to protect against overheating at times of low flow to the deaerator. The minimum flow lines feed into a common header which flows to the ___________________. (Ref: 3.2.2 CF SD)

Answer 2

condensate storage tanks

Question 3

The deaerator removes air and non-condensable gases by using ______________.

Answer 3

steam entrainment

Question 4

Feedwater flows from the deaerator and boiler feedwater pumps and then, in order, through a __________. (Ref: 3.4.3 CF SD)

Answer 4

flow indicating transmitter, flow control valve, economizer, then steam drum

Question 5

Pressure in the deaerator is controlled at approximately 5 or 6 psig by ___________. (Ref: 4.0 CF SD)

Answer 5

controlling the amount of steam supplied