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Q9. With reference to boilers and steam generation systems:

(a) Explain the term water hammer, stating how it is caused and describing the possible consequences of it; (4)

(b) explain how water hammer can be avoided; (4)

(c) describe, with the aid of a sketch, how the boiler fuel system may be operated in port to comply with local emission control regulations. (8)