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Question 1,935 of 1,433

The turbochargers on the main propulsion engines on the fishing factory ship to which you are assigned are fitted with an exhaust inlet screen to protect the turbocharger turbine. Upon inspection, pieces of broken piston rings or exhaust valves are found in the foreign object trap box. Why is it essential that this debris be removed prior to placing the engine back into operation?

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