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THE BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS ORDINANCE, 2002 QUESTION #3983
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of a 'Steam Drum' in a water-tube boiler?
  • To store fuel
  • To separate steam from water✔️
  • To act as a furnace
  • To increase water temperature
Correct Answer Explanation
The drum provides space for steam to separate from the circulating water/steam mixture.