What happens when no minerals are present in the water for electric current conduction?

When there are no minerals present in the water, it becomes a poor conductor of electricity. Pure water has a very low conductivity because it lacks ions, which are necessary for the flow of electric current. In a steam generation system, the control relies on electrical signals to monitor and manage the operation.

If the water has no minerals, the lack of conductivity can lead to erratic or failed signals to the control system. This failure means that the control may not function correctly, which can prevent proper operation of the unit. The control system depends on specific electrical characteristics to perform tasks such as sensing water levels or temperature, and without adequate conductivity, it may not be able to do so effectively.

In contrast, the other options do not accurately describe the impact of mineral absence on water conductivity and control operation.