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An auditor is inspecting a steam distribution system and suspects a particular steam trap has failed in the open position. Which of the following observations would most strongly confirm this suspicion?

The pipe immediately downstream of the trap is cool to the touch. Water hammer and banging noises are heard in the condensate return line. A large, continuous plume of live steam is visibly venting from a nearby condensate receiver tank. The process equipment being served by the trap is not reaching its target temperature.

Correct Answer:

A large, continuous plume of live steam is visibly venting from a nearby condensate receiver tank.

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