Steam drum water level indicators must be calibrated to compensate for density differences between the indicated drum water level, and the actual drum...

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Steam drum water level indicators must be calibrated to compensate for density differences between the indicated drum water level, and the actual drum water level. If no compensation is made, the indicator will show a __________.

Accepted Answer

lower level than exists in the drum with the error becoming greater as the drum pressure increases

Engine: Steam Plants

Steam drum water level indicators must be calibrated to compensate for density differences between the indicated drum water level, and the actual drum water level. If no compensation is made, the indicator will show a __________.

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