285. When securing a main propulsion turbine equipped with carbon packing glands, the vacuum should always be broken before securing the gland seal steam because __________.

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cold air rapidly entering the gland may result in damage to the carbon segments and sealing surfaces

285. When securing a main propulsion turbine equipped with carbon packing glands, the vacuum should always be broken before securing the gland seal steam because __________.

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