When changing over from residual to distillate fuel on a slow-speed diesel propelled vessel, you should limit the rate of temperature change of the fu...

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When changing over from residual to distillate fuel on a slow-speed diesel propelled vessel, you should limit the rate of temperature change of the fuel in order to prevent what operational difficulty?

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Seizing and scuffing of fuel pump plungers and injector needle valves due to thermal effects on close clearance components.

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When changing over from residual to distillate fuel on a slow-speed diesel propelled vessel, you should limit the rate of temperature change of the fuel in order to prevent what operational difficulty?

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