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Motor Plants and Auxiliary Boilers - USCG Exam Questions

Diesel engine theory and operation, fuel and lubrication systems, starting and reversing, and auxiliary boilers.

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Questions 1,001–1,100 of 1,433 · page 11 of 15

  1. #1578 Air motors used for starting some auxiliary diesel engines are generally the type known as __________.
  2. #1579 Clogged or partially obstructed exhaust ports on a diesel engine can cause __________.
  3. #1580 When starting air is admitted, a diesel engine turns over very slowly without firing. The cause may be __________.
  4. #1581 In a normally operating diesel engine, the main source of lubricating oil contamination in the crankcase is a result of which of the following?
  5. #1582 Which lubricating oil additive is used in diesel engines to reduce the tendency for sludge and varnish to form on the engine parts?
  6. #1583 The TBN value of diesel engine lube oil refers to its ability to __________.
  7. #1584 Which of the following statements is true concerning a main diesel engine oil cooler?
  8. #1585 Mechanical lubricators for diesel engine cylinders are usually small reciprocating pumps which are __________.
  9. #1586 The device shown in the illustration is a __________. illustration
  10. #1587 If the analysis of used lube oil indicates a high content of iron particles, this could indicate __________.
  11. #1588 Which of the following effects will excessively cold lube oil have on the operation of a diesel engine?
  12. #1589 Crankcase explosions in propulsion diesel engines can result from which of the following?
  13. #1590 The combustion of fuel for the illustrated engine is initiated by __________. illustration
  14. #1591 Which of the following is not an advantage of pre-combustion chamber engines as compared to open combustion chamber engines?
  15. #1592 The ignition quality of diesel fuel becomes LESS critical as __________.
  16. #1593 Which of the following statements is true concerning the cetane number of diesel fuel?
  17. #1594 Whether using a centrifuge or a simple filter, which of the following is TRUE regarding the state of the temperature and viscosity of oil in order for...
  18. #1595 What is the purpose of water transducers used with the separator shown in the illustration? illustration
  19. #1596 What is the area indicated by label "W" shown in the illustration? illustration
  20. #1597 From the graph shown in the illustration, determine the size of the regulating ring required for the proper operation of the fuel oil centrifuge if th... illustration
  21. #1598 Where will you find the lowest heavy fuel oil viscosity in the system shown in the illustration? illustration
  22. #1599 When running a large, dual fuel, main propulsion diesel engine on heavy fuel, which of the following precautions should be observed when switching fro...
  23. #1600 How is air normally bled from a diesel engine fuel system?
  24. #1601 Referring to the illustration, why might the bowl of the fuel oil centrifuge fail to open for sludge ejection? illustration
  25. #1602 What is the purpose of the delivery check valve used in a diesel fuel injection jerk pump?
  26. #1603 What determines the number and placement of holes in multi-orifice fuel injector nozzles?
  27. #1604 What controls the amount of fuel delivered by a unit injector?
  28. #1605 Which of the following statements represents the function of the plunger flange labeled "A" shown in the illustration? illustration
  29. #1606 According to the illustration, what is the label for the component that controls the initial timing of fuel injection into the cylinder? illustration
  30. #1607 For what reason is an immediate repair required if a leak occurs in the high-pressure fuel piping between the injection pump and fuel nozzle?
  31. #1608 Diesel engine fuel oil pumps have close tolerances. What must be done to rectify a worn fuel pump plunger?
  32. #1609 Which of the following is a cause of high cylinder firing pressure, accompanied by low exhaust temperature?
  33. #1610 According to regulations, what is the minimum pipe size for a fuel oil service tank vent line?
  34. #1611 When operating the HFO purifiers in "parallel", as shown in the illustration, what is the label of the valve that should be closed? illustration
  35. #1612 In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the volumetric efficiency of the intake-air charge is mainly influenced by the __________.
  36. #1613 Wet-type exhaust silencers, that are used with some lifeboat diesel engines, utilize which design feature?
  37. #1614 What may cause oil accumulating in the exhaust piping or manifold of a diesel engine?
  38. #1615 Diesel engine closed, re-circulating cooling water systems are particularly prone to cavitation corrosion/erosion. Which of the listed cooling system/...
  39. #1616 In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling system employing a radiator, proper water temperature can be obtained by __________.
  40. #1617 In a diesel engine jacket water cooler, with sea water cooling the fresh water, the __________.
  41. #1618 What may cause a diesel engine cylinder head to crack?
  42. #1619 After cooling of a turbocharged diesel engine will result in __________.
  43. #1620 Regarding the turbocharger shown in the illustration, the part labeled "B" would be attached to the __________. illustration
  44. #1621 The power output of a turbo-charged diesel engine will drop if the cooling-water flow through the after cooler is interrupted because the __________.
  45. #1622 Clutching takes place nearest the bearing shown in the illustration, located at number _____. illustration
  46. #1623 The pneumatic propulsion control system used on your vessel uses a diaphragm-operated relay valve as shown in the illustration. Periodically, the valv... illustration
  47. #1624 The vessel to which you are assigned is fitted with a totally pneumatic propulsion control system as shown in the illustration. If propulsion control... illustration
  48. #1625 Using the oil chart provided in the illustration for guidance, which synthetic oil would be capable of providing adequate lubrication of the main engi... illustration
  49. #1626 A diesel engine overspeeds and fails to restart when cranked at normal speed. Which of the following problems is the most likely cause for the engine...
  50. #1627 A main engine speed control governor for one of your vessel's main propulsion engines hunts, surges, or is sluggish to respond to load changes. Which...
  51. #1628 The hunting of a diesel engine may be caused by which of the following?
  52. #1629 Assume that steam has formed in a boiler in which all of the steam stop valves are closed, and the water level is held constant. When there is an incr...
  53. #1630 Which type of energy conversion is associated with an operating steam boiler?
  54. #1631 With reference to the chart, if a boiler generates saturated steam at 385.3 psig, how much heat per pound was required to change the water into steam... illustration
  55. #1632 Large steam drums are not required in the design of a coil-type auxiliary water-tube boiler because __________.
  56. #1633 The auxiliary steam boiler on your vessel is equipped with a gauge-glass for local level indication. On which of the following auxiliary boiler types...
  57. #1634 How can the rate of heat transfer in a waste-heat boiler be increased?
  58. #1635 If the water level as indicated by the gauge glass of an auxiliary boiler is in question, it should be blown down. Which of the following statements r...
  59. #1636 The water-tube natural-circulation steam boiler on your vessel is equipped with soot blowers for maintaining heat transfer efficiency. Which of the fo...
  60. #1637 On which of the following auxiliary boiler types would soot blowers most likely be fitted?
  61. #1638 Which of the following conditions best describes the reason for performing a bottom blow on an auxiliary steam boiler?
  62. #1639 Which statement most accurately represents the requirements for softening hard carbon deposits associated with the burner atomizers of an auxiliary bo...
  63. #1640 High stack temperature occurring in an auxiliary boiler could be a result of __________.
  64. #1641 You are observing the flame condition on an oil-fired auxiliary boiler through an observation window peephole. The flame is a reddish color accompanie...
  65. #1642 While preparing an engine for departure, the engineer notices water coming from both the waste heat boiler and turbocharger drains. Which of the follo...
  66. #1643 As shown in the illustration, if the vessel was operating at full sea speed, the area labeled "L" would be used to ________. illustration
  67. #1644 The concentration of total dissolved solids in the water of an auxiliary boiler can increase as a result of __________.
  68. #1645 The water in an auxiliary boiler should be tested for chloride content to determine __________.
  69. #1646 When rolling over a main engine on your vessel prior to starting with the cylinder test valves open to expel any fluids accumulated within the cylinde...
  70. #1647 If a tube ruptures in a water-tube auxiliary boiler due to low water, you should ___________.
  71. #1648 While proceeding in open waters, one of the main engines on your vessel overheats. The high jacket water temperature alarm sounds, the freshwater ther...
  72. #1649 An auxiliary diesel engine on your vessel has experienced a safety shutdown due to high lubricating oil temperature. What is the appropriate response?
  73. #1650 All modern medium and slow speed diesel engines have components assembled via bolts that are tensioned hydraulically, both for removal and reassembly....
  74. #1651 Piston rings are replaced on the cylinder unit of a medium or slow speed diesel engine. All measurements of the cylinder liner and piston are within l...
  75. #1652 Evidence of low temperature corrosion is observed on the combustion space components of a slow-speed diesel engine. What causes this corrosion and wha...
  76. #1653 One remedy for a high firing pressure, in addition to a high exhaust temperature in one cylinder of a diesel engine, is to __________.
  77. #1654 What physical property of low sulfur distillate fuel can result in operational difficulties?
  78. #1655 Which fuel chemical elemental constituents contribute to hot and cold temperature corrosion of combustion space surfaces and components of a diesel en...
  79. #1656 On a diesel-propelled vessel operating with constant slip what is the effect on fuel consumption with an increase in shaft RPM?
  80. #1657 When tightening the lock ring "G" of the device shown in the illustration, two events are simultaneously accomplished. Which of the following statemen... illustration
  81. #1658 Which of the following conditions would be the most probable cause for the 'low oil temperature after preheater' LED indicators, as shown in the illus... illustration
  82. #1659 When disassembling or assembling an injection pump plunger and barrel you should _________.
  83. #1660 When a fuel injection nozzle overheats, which of the problems listed can be expected?
  84. #1661 A large change in ambient temperature or using oil of a viscosity different than the one recommended by the manufacturer in a mechanical hydraulic gov...
  85. #1662 Heavy soot accumulations in an auxiliary boiler could be caused by __________.
  86. #1663 In accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter F, diesel fuel oil system valves for removing water or impurities are__________.
  87. #1664 The illustrated device is used to __________. illustration
  88. #1665 If governor Item 19 in the illustration were to break on a diesel engine operating under full load, the engine RPM will __________. illustration
  89. #1666 The gauge glass on a coil-type auxiliary boiler is connected to the __________.
  90. #1667 What makes diesel engines classified as internal combustion engines?
  91. #1668 On an opposed-piston engine, which of the listed operating conditions will result from increasing the lower crank lead?
  92. #1669 Which of the following is the time between injection and ignition of fuel?
  93. #1670 What is the result of bearing "crush" as applied to diesel engine main bearings?
  94. #1671 What construction technique is often employed in large marine diesel engines primarily to minimize the weight of the engine frame?
  95. #1672 What material is large slow-speed diesel engine cylinder liners manufactured from?
  96. #1673 What two components of a diesel engine are connecting rods used to connect?
  97. #1674 What is the significance of a bearing material's ability to allow small dirt particles to become embedded in its surface?
  98. #1675 In comparison to exhaust valves, intake valves of diesel engines may be fabricated from low-alloy steel. What is the reason for this difference in val...
  99. #1676 Which diesel engine component connects the small end of the connecting rod to the piston?
  100. #1677 What label in the illustration indicates the injector rack of the diesel engine shown? illustration

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