1/9/2010

1.

It is important that the compressor clearance volume is kept as large as

possible in order to improve overall volumetric efficiency
True/ False
2. A method used in the steering system where the stand by variable delivery
pump is prevented from motoring, by a non reverse locking gear.
True/false
3. The lignum vitae in a stern tube is normally lubricated with L.O.
True/false
4. In case of a plate type heat exchanger high turbulence is obtained for fluids with very low
Reynolds Nos.
True/false
5. For greater efficiency air compression cycle should be Adiabatic True/false
6. For main engine lub. oil, as a rule of thumb, the total volume of the system should
pass through the purifier at least 3 times every 24 hours.
True/false
7. Maximum resistance faced by a slow speed vessel is due to wind True/false
8. For water lubricated bearing, length shall not be less than 4 x the diameter of the
steel shaft
True /false
9. All sea going vessel shall have two or more air compressors on board having a total
capacity, capable of charging the air receivers full within 2 hours from atmospheric
pressure
True /false
10. Ballast tanks are inerted on gas carriers.
True /false
11. In theory the greater the number of stages in an air compressor the closer
the curve will approach the ideal isothermal compression curve true/false
12. Purifiers and Clarifiers differ only in that, clarifiers are set up to remove
water
true/false