USCG Exam PracticeAuxiliary machinery and shipboard systems
Per 46 CFR, what is the maximum allowable steam pressure for accommodation and public space heating systems?
- A. 150 psig
- B. 100 psig
- C. 75 psig
- ✓ 45 psigCorrect
Why D is correct
46 CFR §56.50-15(h)(2) specifies that the pressure in steam heating systems must not exceed 150 psig overall, and the steam pressure for accommodation and public space heating must not exceed 45 psig.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-15