Q.
The function of a safety valve is

ATo blow off steam when the pressure of steam inside the boiler exceeds the working pressure
BTo indicate the water level inside the boiler to an observer
CTo measure pressure of steam inside the steam boiler
DNone of the above

Correct Answer : (A)
To blow off steam when the pressure of steam inside the boiler exceeds the working pressure

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