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THE BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS ORDINANCE, 2002 QUESTION #3984
Question 1
'Priming' in a boiler refers to the phenomenon where:
  • The boiler is started for the first time
  • Water droplets are carried away with the steam into the pipes✔️
  • The fuel fails to ignite
  • The boiler pressure drops suddenly
Correct Answer Explanation
Priming can cause water hammer and damage to engines/turbines; it's often caused by high water levels or impurities.