USCG Exam PracticeAuxiliary machinery and shipboard systems
Per 46 CFR §56.50-15, steam stop valves exceeding what size must be fitted with bypasses?
- A. 4 inches
- B. 8 inches
- ✓ 6 inchesCorrect
- D. 10 inches
Why C is correct
46 CFR §56.50-15(c) states that steam stop valves in sizes exceeding 6 inches must be fitted with bypasses. The other sizes listed are not specified in the regulation for this requirement.
Cited:46 CFR §56.50-15