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Discussion from mariners studying for their USCG license exams.
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Steam Plants: Which of the following methods is used to securely fasten the Babbitt lining of...2 replies
by MikeMui · Jun 2, 2016
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Gas Turbines: What design feature is incorporated into the main propulsion gas turbine to elim...1 replies
by parthenon88 · May 8, 2016
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Steam Plants: A boiler with a water capacity of 10 tons, generates steam at the rate of 30 ton...1 replies
by maxypoo · May 6, 2016
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Engineering Safety: In addition to moving the victim to a shaded area, placing the victim in a prone...0 replies
by jwgkeohane · Apr 25, 2016
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Engineering Safety: You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a life raft. How much water per day...0 replies
by kv007 · Apr 4, 2016
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Engineering Safety: "Dry Powder" fire extinguishers, which contain a mixture of graphite and sodium...0 replies
by avinashavi · Apr 2, 2016
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Electricity: Rotor-to-stator air gap readings should be periodically taken for electrical gen...1 replies
by rajanpalakkool · Feb 7, 2016
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Electricity: In a three-phase electrical system, three ground detecting lamps are provided. O...2 replies
by karestivo · May 5, 2015
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General Subjects: Suppose that a standard bourdon tube pressure gauge has a scale of 0 to 1000 psi...4 replies
by NicMY · Mar 3, 2016
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Electricity: What is the circuit shown in the illustration used to measure? EL-00240 replies
by aalcantar · Mar 5, 2016
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General Subjects: What statement best represents the characteristics of innage and ullage tank sou...0 replies
by hemimoro · Feb 29, 2016
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General Subjects: If the mercury has become separated in a liquid-in-glass thermometer, what can b...0 replies
by mike123 · Feb 28, 2016
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General Subjects: The best tool to use when attempting to widen the opening of a flanged joint, in...0 replies
by mpyacht · Feb 23, 2016
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Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers: In accordance with 46 CFR Part 46, diesel fuel oil system valves for removing wa...0 replies
by bybymsn · Feb 8, 2016
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General Subjects: For a lubricating oil, what is the relationship between viscosity and temperatur...0 replies
by nash4 · Feb 3, 2016
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Electricity: An autotransformer is equipped with a 50% tap, a 65% tap, and an 80% tap. Which...1 replies
by sethfales · Jan 31, 2016
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Expired / Electricity: An autotransformer is equipped with a 50% tap, a 65% tap, and an 80% tap. Which...4 replies
by eschendzelos · May 19, 2015
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General Subjects: If water continues to trickle into the toilet bowl after the device shown in the...1 replies
by william.feis · Jan 21, 2016
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Gas Turbines: The Main Fuel Control module used on a marine gas turbine engine as shown in the...0 replies
by pdackins · Jan 17, 2016
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Is material prior to March 2014 or as of March 2014?1 replies
by dukes55 · Jan 12, 2016
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General Subjects: According to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS),...0 replies
by mdp · Jan 11, 2016
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Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers: The diesel engine shown in the illustration utilizes the type of cylinder constr...0 replies
by aalcantar · Jan 7, 2016
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General Subjects: To anneal a copper gasket, you should heat the gasket __________.0 replies
by dumbpirate · Jan 2, 2016
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General Subjects: Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater side of heat exchangers to ___...0 replies
by jonathan0927 · Dec 16, 2015
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Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers: What is the maximum allowable clearance permitted between the bearing, shown in...0 replies
by hubba512 · Dec 14, 2015