2026 FFM Agent Broker Certification Practice Exam

What is the purpose of turning gears on a steam turbine?

To increase operational speed To rotate the turbine at low speeds to prevent hogging or bowing when offline To align the turbine and generator shafts To provide initial acceleration during startup

Correct Answer:

To rotate the turbine at low speeds to prevent hogging or bowing when offline

Explanation:

Turning gears (barring gears) slowly rotate the turbine to maintain uniform temperature and prevent the rotor from sagging (bowing) or bending upwards (hogging).

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