The temperature control valve is currently 50 percent open. If the cooling water inlet temperature decreases, the temperature controller will position the temperature control valve more ___, causing cooling water differential ___

Refer to the drawing of a lube oil temperature control system (see figure below).

lube oil temperature control system-PG-25

The temperature control valve is currently 50 percent open.

If the cooling water inlet temperature decreases, the temperature controller will position the temperature control valve more __________, causing cooling water differential temperature through the heat exchanger to __________.

A. closed; increase
B. closed; decrease
C. open; increase
D. open; decrease

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Answer: A

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