National Maritime Center: U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam DDE - 1000/4000 HP Q630 Motor Plants (Sample Examination)

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U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam
DDE – 1000/4000 HP
Q630 Motor Plants
(Sample Examination)
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Choose the best answer to the following multiple choice questions.
1. What statement is true concerning diesel engines, such as those used for main propulsion and
auxiliary power on tugboats?
o (A) Diesel engines are reciprocating, internal combustion engines using an electric spark to
achieve ignition.
o (B) Diesel engines are rotary, internal combustion engines using the heat of compression to
achieve ignition.
• (C) Diesel engines are reciprocating, internal combustion engines using the heat of compression
to achieve ignition.
o (D) Diesel engines are reciprocating, external combustion engines using the heat of compression
to achieve ignition.
If choice C is selected set score to 1.
2. The pressure-volume (P-V) diagram shown in the illustration represents a theoretical diesel engine
cycle which ideally represents all diesel engines, including those used in the towing industry.
What statement is true concerning the combustion cycle event represented between points "2" and
"3" in figure "B" of the illustration? Illustration MO-0205
o (A) This represents the expansion event occurring at constant volume.

• (B) This represents the combustion event occurring at constant pressure.
o (C) This represents the compression event occurring at constant pressure.
o (D) This represents the combustion event occurring at constant volume.
If choice B is selected set score to 1.
3. You are serving as a designated duty engineer onboard a harbor tug equipped with main propulsion
diesel engines of the type shown in the illustration. What scavenging flow pattern is used in this
engine type? Illustration MO-0227
• (A) Uniflow
o (B) Return-flow
o (C) Loop
o (D) Cross-flow
If choice A is selected set score to 1.
4. You are assigned to a tractor tug fitted with main propulsion diesel engines of the type shown in the
illustration. How many degrees of crankshaft revolution are required for all of the engine's cylinders
to fire? Illustration MO-0227
o (A) 180 degrees

• (B) 360 degrees
o (C) 720 degrees
o (D) Not enough information is given to determine crankshaft degrees of revolution.
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5. You are assigned to a salvage tug fitted with main propulsion diesel engines of the type shown in the
illustration. If the engine's crankshaft is turning at 720 rpm, what will be the rotational speed of the
two camshafts? Illustration MO-0006
• (A) 360 rpm

o (B) 720 rpm
o (C) 1440 rpm
o (D) Not enough information is given to determine camshaft rpm.
6. The ship-docking tug to which you are assigned is fitted with main propulsion diesel engines of the
type shown in the illustration. In terms of valve operating gear, cylinder liner type, and connecting
rod type, what statement is true? Illustration MO-0192
o (A) This is an overhead cam engine, with wet cylinder liners and conventional connecting rods.
o (B) This is an overhead cam engine, with jacketed cylinder liners and marine-type connecting
rods.
• (C) This is a pushrod operated overhead valve engine, with wet cylinder liners and conventional
connecting rods.
o (D) This is a pushrod operated overhead valve engine, with jacketed cylinder liners and
articulated connecting rods.
7. The harbor tug to which you are assigned has main propulsion engines of the type shown in the
illustration. In terms of operating cycle, scavenging flow pattern, and piston type, what statement is
true concerning this engine type? Illustration MO-0227
o (A) This is a two-stroke cycle, uniflow-scavenged, crosshead type piston engine.

o (B) This is a four-stroke cycle, uniflow-scavenged, trunk type piston engine.
o (C) This is a two-stroke cycle, loop-scavenged, trunk type piston engine.
• (D) This is a two-stroke cycle, uniflow-scavenged, trunk type piston engine.
If choice D is selected set score to 1.
8. When checking the cylinder jacket water cooling expansion tank level on a main propulsion diesel
engine on your towing vessel while underway on a coast-wise voyage, what should be the
expansion tank level?
• (A) The level should be in the upper part of the sight glass when the engine is at operating
temperature.
o (B) The level should be out of sight high in the sight glass when the engine is at operating
temperature.
o (C) The level should be in the lower part of the sight glass when the engine is at operating
temperature.
o (D) The actual level is unimportant as long as it is visible in the sight glass when the engine is at
operating temperature.
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9. Before shutting down the main propulsion engines on a tractor tug, ideally what should
be accomplished FIRST?
• (A) The engine should be operated with the load removed from the engine for several minutes,
then shut down.
o (B) The engine should be operated at rated load for several minutes, then shut down.
o (C) The engine should be shut down immediately with no delay period, regardless of the engine
load.
o (D) The engine should be operated at a steady, but substantial load for several minutes, then
shut down.
10. The river push boat to which you are assigned is fitted with generator engines as partly shown in the
illustration. What statement is true concerning the cylinders? Illustration MO-0163
• (A) The cylinder liners are of the wet type and are replaceable inserts.
o (B) The cylinder walls are integral (non-replaceable) to the cylinder block.
o (C) The cylinder liners are of the dry type and are replaceable inserts.
o (D) The cylinder liners are of the jacketed type and are replaceable inserts.
11. The ship-docking tug to which you are assigned is fitted with auxiliary diesel engines of the type
shown in the illustration. In terms of valve operating gear and cylinder liner type, what statement is
true? Illustration MO-0006
o (A) This is a pushrod operated overhead valve engine with jacketed cylinder liners.
o (B) This is an overhead cam engine with wet cylinder liners.
• (C) This is a pushrod operated overhead valve engine with wet cylinder liners.
o (D) This is an overhead cam engine with jacketed cylinder liners.
12. Prior to starting a diesel generator set engine fitted on your salvage tug, it has been determined that
the transfer of make-up oil is required. At what checked level should you stop adding make-up oil?
o (A) When the oil level rises to a level well above the FULL mark on the dipstick.
• (B) When the oil level rises to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
o (C) When the oil level rises to the between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.
o (D) When the oil level rises to the ADD mark on the dipstick.
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13. Prior to starting a diesel generator engine fitted on your river push boat, the crankcase oil level must
be checked. At what checked level would you be required to add make-up oil?
o (A) When the oil level drops to between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.
• (B) When the oil level drops below the ADD mark on the dipstick.
o (C) When the oil level drops below the FULL mark on the dipstick.
o (D) When the oil level drops to where it is no longer visible on the dipstick.
14. The main propulsion diesel engines fitted on your salvage tug are started with compressed air using
the system illustrated. What is the starting method used with this system? Illustration MO-0199
o (A) Hydraulic cranking motor(s) with air over hydraulics

o (B) Direct air admission with air start distributor
o (C) Direct air admission with cam actuated air start valves.
• (D) Air cranking motor(s)
15. The various auxiliary diesel engines fitted on your sea-going tug may employ a variety of different
starting systems. What type of starting system is shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0049
• (A) Hydraulic power operated system

o (B) Pneumatic power operated system
o (C) Gas engine power operated system
o (D) Electric power operated system
16. The deck winch drive engine onboard your salvage tug uses a lubricating oil filtration scheme as
shown in the illustration. What type of filtration system is illustrated? Illustration MO-0182
o (A) Shunt filtration

o (B) Sump filtration
o (C) Full-flow filtration
• (D) Bypass filtration
17. 6.3.5.1-6) The main propulsion engines onboard your tractor tug use a lubricating oil system as
shown in the illustration. What item number represents the lubricating oil filter? Illustration MO-0183
o (A) 2
• (B) 5
o (C) 10
o (D) 12
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18. Various diesel engines onboard your salvage tug are started by means of either vane-type or air-
turbine air-starting motors. At a minimum, in the absence of automatic drain valves, how often
should moisture separators be drained of moisture while the vessel is underway?
o (A) Hourly
• (B) Daily
o (C) Weekly
o (D) Monthly
19. A diesel generator set on your ship-docking tug has a simplex lube oil strainer of the type shown in
the illustration, situated on the discharge side of the lube oil pump. At a specified engine rpm and
lube oil temperature, you notice that the inlet pressure is increasing and the outlet pressure is
decreasing, resulting in an unacceptable pressure drop. What should be done? Illustration MO-0057
• (A) While the engine is running, the cleaning handle (A) should be rotated one or more full turns
to remove the accumulated dirt from the disk stack (C).
o (B) The drain plug (B) is removed to drain the sludge from the strainer sump, but the engine must
be stopped to perform this operation.
o (C) While the engine is running, the drain plug (B) should be carefully loosened to drain the
sludge from the strainer sump.
o (D) While the engine is running, the cleaning handle (A) should be rotated one-half turn to remove
the accumulated dirt from the disk stack (C).
20. The diesel fuels burned in auxiliary and main diesel engines of tugboats operating in harbor
areas are required to meet certain specifications. Among these are limits of certain contaminants to
limit atmospheric emissions to acceptable levels. Which of the following soluble contaminants is
applicable?
o (A) Asphaltenes
• (B) Sulfur
o (C) Total sediment
o (D) Water
21. Related to the diesel fuels used in auxiliary and main propulsion diesel engines used on the ship-
docking tug to which you are assigned, the unit of measure expressed as centistokes (cSt) is a
measure of what fuel property?
• (A) Viscosity
o (B) Cetane rating
o (C) Density
o (D) Heating value
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22. The harbor tug to which you are assigned has a main engine fuel system as shown in the illustration.
Besides preventing the attached fuel oil pump and the hand priming fuel oil pump from discharging
through the other, what other purpose do the anti-flood check valves serve? Illustration MO-0152
o (A) They prevent backflow of fuel from the engine to the day tank when the engine is shut down
and when the day tank is located above the engine.
• (B) They prevent backflow of fuel from the engine to the day tank when the engine is shut down
and when the day tank is located below the engine.
o (C) They prevent backflow of fuel from the engine to the day tank when the engine is running and
when the day tank is located above the engine.
o (D) They prevent backflow of fuel from the engine to the day tank when the engine is running and
when the day tank is located below the engine.
23. The main engines on the harbor tug to which you are assigned are fitted with duplex secondary spin-
on fuel filters. Concerning the selector handle, what statement is true?
o (A) The selector handle is placed in the "BOTH" position when the engine is running at low load
or rpm. When the engine is running at high load or rpm, the selector handle is placed in either the
"1" or "2" position depending upon which filter element is clean.
o (B) The selector handle is placed in the "BOTH" position when the engine is running at high load
or rpm to accommodate higher fuel delivery requirements. When the engine is running at low load
or rpm, the selector handle is placed in either the "1" or "2" position.
o (C) The selector handle is normally placed in the "BOTH" position regardless of the load or rpm
on the engine in order to be able to double the fuel handling throughput at any load or rpm and
allow the engine speed to be changed without worrying about the selector handle position.
• (D) The selector handle is placed in either position the "1" or "2" position regardless of the load or
rpm on the engine. The selector handle is temporarily placed in the "BOTH" position only when
transitioning from a restricted filter element over to a clean filter element.
24. The tractor tug to which you are assigned has diesel generators fitted with a fuel injection
system that have a complete absence of high pressure fuel lines. Which figure of the illustration
represents the most likely type of fuel injection equipment used? Illustration MO-0149
o (A) 1
o (B) 2
• (C) 3
o (D) 4
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25. The ship-docking tug to which you are assigned has main engines fitted with injectors similar to
those shown in the illustration. What statement is true concerning the operating principle of this type
of injector? Illustration MO-0151
• (A) The fuel pressure within the annulus is a needle valve opening force, the compression load on
the spring is a needle valve closing force.
o (B) The fuel pressure within the annulus is a needle valve closing force, the compression load on
the spring is a needle valve opening force.
o (C) The fuel pressure within the annulus and the compression load on the spring are both needle
valve opening forces.
o (D) The fuel pressure within the annulus and the compression load on the spring are both needle
valve closing forces.
26. The river push boat to which you are assigned has diesel generators fitted with intake and exhaust
systems as shown in the illustration. What does the component labeled "3" represent? Illustration
MO-0176
o (A) Exhaust manifold

o (B) Wet muffler
o (C) Charge air manifold
• (D) Charge air cooler
27. The harbor tug to which you are assigned has diesel generators fitted with intake and exhaust
systems that includes the device as shown in figure "A" of the illustration. What is the name of this
device? Illustration MO-0178
o (A) Exhaust gas-driven turbocharger

o (B) Engine-driven vane type rotary blower
• (C) Engine-driven lobe type rotary blower
o (D) Electric motor-driven centrifugal blower
28. The harbor tug to which you are assigned has main engines fitted with intake and exhaust systems
as shown in the illustration. What type of turbo-charging configuration is used? Illustration MO-0076
o (A) Constant pressure turbo-charging.

o (B) Boost-controlled turbo-charging.
• (C) Pulse turbo-charging.
o (D) 2-stage turbo-charging.
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29. The river push boat to which you are assigned has diesel generator engines fitted with intake and
exhaust systems as shown in the illustration. What type of turbo charging configuration is used?
Illustration MO-0176
o (A) 2-stage turbo charging.

o (B) Constant pressure turbo charging.
o (C) Boost-controlled turbo charging.
• (D) Pulse turbo charging.
30. The diesel generator set drive engines on your river push boat are protected with heavy-duty oil bath
air cleaners. The oil within these air cleaners should be periodically replaced in accordance with
manufacturer recommendations. What statement best describes when it would be appropriate to
deviate from the recommended frequency?
o (A) Replace the oil less frequently when the engine is exposed to dusty conditions (such as arc
welding in the engine room), and replace the oil more frequently when the oil is unusually dirty or
when it thickens.
o (B) Replace the oil more frequently when the engine is exposed to dusty conditions (such as arc
welding in the engine room), and replace the oil less frequently when the oil is unusually dirty or
when it thickens.
• (C) Replace the oil more frequently when the engine is exposed to dusty conditions (such as arc
welding in the engine room), and replace the oil more frequently when the oil is unusually dirty or
when it thickens.
o (D) Replace the oil less frequently when the engine is exposed to dusty conditions (such as arc
welding in the engine room), and replace the oil less frequently when the oil is unusually dirty or
when it thickens.
31. The fresh water cooling systems serving the main engines of the towing vessel to which you are
assigned are arranged as shown in the illustration. What statement best describes the arrangement
of the fresh water keel cooler shown in the system diagram? Illustration MO-0138
o (A) The keel cooler is mounted on the inside of the hull above the water line.
o (B) The keel cooler is mounted on the outside of the hull above the water line.
• (C) The keel cooler is mounted on the outside of the hull below the water line.
o (D) The keel cooler is mounted on the inside of the hull below the water line.
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32. Your salvage tug is fitted with cooling water systems serving the main propulsion diesel engines as
shown in the illustration. Which heat exchanger/cooler application and aspect would most likely
require periodic mechanical cleaning with a specially designed brush? Illustration MO-0137
o (A) The outside of the tubes of the RW/FW heat exchanger.

• (B) The inside of the tubes of the RW/FW heat exchanger.
o (C) The outside of the tubes of the lube oil cooler.
o (D) The inside of the tubes of the lube oil cooler.
33. Assuming the use of ultra-low sulfur content diesel fuel, what combination of conditions associated
with harbor tug engine room operations would require the most frequent draining of exhaust systems
of condensation?
o (A) Summer operations with prolonged idling on station.

o (B) Winter operations with lengthy ship escort transit times.
• (C) Winter operations with prolonged idling on station.
o (D) Summer operations with lengthy ship escort transit times.
34. The winch drive engine on the harbor tug to which you are assigned is fitted with a Roots-type
blower as shown in the illustration. What statement is true concerning this blower? Illustration MO-
0082
o (A) Rotor "1" turns clockwise, and rotor "2" turns counter-clockwise.
Area "3" is the discharge passage, and area "4" is the suction passage.
• (B) Rotor "1" turns counter-clockwise, and rotor "2" turns clockwise. Area "3" is the discharge
passage, and area "4" is the suction passage.
o (C) Rotor "1" turns counter-clockwise, and rotor "2" turns clockwise.
Area "3" is the suction passage, and area "4" is the discharge passage.
o (D) Rotor "1" turns clockwise, and rotor "2" turns counter-clockwise.
Area "3" is the suction passage, and area "4" is the discharge passage.
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35. The ship-docking tug to which you are assigned is fitted with main propulsion engines driving
through pneumatic airflex clutches as shown in the illustration. What statement is true concerning
this type of clutch? Illustration MO-0141
o (A) The clutch is a constricting type clutch and constricts to engage against the clutch gland when
inflated.
o (B) The clutch is an expanding type clutch and expands to engage against the clutch drum when
inflated.
o (C) The clutch is an expanding type clutch and expands to engage against the clutch gland when
inflated.
• (D) The clutch is a constricting type clutch and constricts to engage against the clutch drum when
inflated.
36. You are assigned to a tractor tug with a drive system as shown in figure "B" of the illustration. What
type of propulsion drive system is illustrated? Illustration MO-0140
o (A) Controllable pitch propeller drive

o (B) Cycloidal propeller drive
• (C) Azimuthing drive (z-drive)
o (D) Conventional fixed-propeller drive
37. The two-stroke cycle main propulsion engines on the river pushboat to which you are assigned are
fitted with Roots-type blowers for scavenging purposes. Upon inspection of the air boxes, what
condition would indicate a need to replace the Roots-type blower immediately?
o (A) Oil accumulations

o (B) Iron dust residue
o (C) Water accumulations
• (D) Aluminum dust residue
38. The lubricating oil system supporting the main propulsion reduction gear on the ship-docking tug to
which you are assigned is fitted with a lube oil strainer as shown in the illustration. What strainer
attribute will dictate the degree of filtration in terms of the particle size capable of being filtered?
Illustration MO-0057
o (A) The number of discs in the disc-stack making up the straining element.
o (B) The length of the oil sump enclosing the straining element.
• (C) Vertical spacing between the metal discs as determined by the thickness of the cleaner
blades.
o (D) The dimensions of the triangular oil passages in each disc conveying the strained oil upward.
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39. Suppose the generator set drive engines on your ship docking tug are fitted with hydraulic
isochronous governors such as shown in the illustration. How is the speed set point conveyed from
the generator control panel on the main switchboard conveyed to the governor fitted on the diesel
engine? Illustration MO-0160
o (A) Hydraulically via tubing connections

o (B) Pneumatically via tubing connections
• (C) Electrically via wire connections
o (D) Mechanically via cable connections
40. Suppose one of the overhead camshafts on the V-type main propulsion diesel engines on your tug
are fitted on the forward end with the device shown in the illustration. In addition to serving as a
counterweight, what other function does the device serve? Illustration MO-0101
o (A) Overload sensor

o (B) Torsional vibration damper
o (C) Harmonic balancer
• (D) Overspeed trip
41. The pneumatic propulsion control system used on your towing vessel is configured as shown in the
illustration. In terms of clutch air system maintenance, what statement best represents operational
requirements? Illustration MO-0168
o (A) Whereas the dryness of clutch air is critical, the pressure and cleanliness of the clutch air are
of secondary concern.
o (B) Whereas the clutch air pressure is critical, the dryness and cleanliness of the clutch air are of
secondary concern.
o (C) Whereas the cleanliness of clutch air is critical, the dryness and pressure are clutch air are of
secondary concern.
• (D) The pressure, dryness, and cleanliness of clutch air are all critical to successful pneumatic
propulsion control operations.
42. Suppose the diesel generator set drive engines on your ocean-going tug are fitted with pressure-
compensated governors as shown in the illustration. What is the significance of the oil inlet
connection with this particular governor? Illustration MO-0219
• (A) The governor uses engine oil as a lubricant and a hydraulic power medium.
o (B) The governor uses variable engine lube oil pressure to sense engine speed.
o (C) The governor uses low engine lube oil pressure to trigger an alarm.
o (D) The governor uses low engine lube oil pressure to execute a safety shutdown.
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43. The steam generating plant on your articulated tug-barge unit is of the forced-circulation type. Which
figure of the illustration represents a steam generator or boiler of this type? Illustration MO-0197
o (A) 1
o (B) 2
• (C) 3
o (D) 4
44. The heating plant on your sea-going salvage tug is of the type shown in the illustration. What
statement is true concerning the system pumps? Illustration MO-0194
o (A) The circulating and feed pumps both run intermittently.

• (B) The circulating pump runs continuously and the feed pump runs intermittently.
o (C) The circulating and feed pumps both run continuously.
o (D) The circulating pump runs intermittently and the feed pump runs continuously.
45. The auxiliary oil-fired water-tube steam boiler on your ship-docking tug is equipped with a water
column similar to that shown in the illustration. Assuming that the water level is at the normal
operating water level (NOWL) of the boiler, what would be the result of alternately opening and
reclosing each of the water column tri-cocks? Illustration MO-0093
o (A) Steam should issue from the uppermost tri-cock, and water should issue from both the middle
and lowermost tri-cocks.
o (B) Steam should issue from both the uppermost and middle tri-cocks, and water should issue
from the lowermost tri-cock.
• (C) Steam should issue from the uppermost tri-cock, and water should issue from lowermost tri-
cock. Either steam or water could issue from the middle tri-cock.
o (D) Water should issue from each of the uppermost, middle, and lowermost tri-cocks.
46. Which of the following conditions best describes the reason for performing a bottom blow on an
auxiliary steam boiler as fitted on your harbor tug?
o (A) Priming and carryover.

• (B) Sludge removal.
o (C) High water.
o (D) Excess chemicals and/or salinity.
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47. Diesel engine closed, re-circulating cooling water systems are particularly prone to cavitation
corrosion/erosion. Which of the listed cooling system/engine components has surfaces in contact
with the coolant that are most susceptible to this type of corrosion and erosion?
o (A) Engine exhaust cooling water jackets.

o (B) Cylinder cooling water jackets.
o (C) Cylinder head cooling water passages.
• (D) Wet-type cylinder liners.
48. After a main diesel engine on your river push boat has experienced a safety shutdown due to
excessive crankcase pressure, why is it important to wait 2 hours before opening the crankcase to
investigate the cause of the trip?
o (A) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in the engine spontaneously
restarting.
o (B) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in crankshaft rotation.
• (C) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in a crankcase explosion.
o (D) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in excessively rapid cooling.
49. While warming up the main engines on your harbor tug while tied up at your own pier, one of the
main engines suddenly sounds the low lube oil pressure alarm. What is the appropriate initial
response?
• (A) Immediately shutdown the engine, then investigate the cause for the low pressure alarm.
o (B) Reduce the load and speed on the engine and continue to monitor the oil pressure.
o (C) Monitor closely oil pressures, temperatures, and levels while continuing to run the engine.
o (D) Immediately add make-up oil or service lube oil coolers, strainers, and filters, as appropriate.
50. While proceeding in open waters to a ship requiring docking assistance, one of the main engines on
your ship-docking tug overheats. The high jacket water temperature alarm sounds, the fresh water
thermometers indicate out of range (high), and the expansion tank level sight glass indicates out of
range (high) with vapor bubbles forming and escaping through the vent. What is the appropriate
initial response?
o (A) Drain water from the expansion tank.

o (B) Shut down the engine immediately.
• (C) Reduce the load and speed on the engine.
o (D) Add makeup water to the expansion tank.
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MO-0006
Adapted for testing purposes only from WILBU R, Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines, Sixth edition
Copyright © 1986 by Butterworth's Publishers
Further reproduction prohibited without permission
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MO-0049
Adapted for testing purposes only from CATERPILLAR, Service Manual, D353 Industrial and Marine Engines
Copyright © Caterpillar
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MO-0057
Adapted for testing purposes only from GUNTHER, Lubrication

Copyright © 1971 by Raymond C. Gunther
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MO-0076
Adapted for testing purposes only

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MO-0082
Adapted for testing purposes only from KATES/LUCK, Diesel and High Compression Gas Engines, 3rd edition
Copyright © 1974 by American Technical Society
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MO-0093
Adapted for testing purposes only from MAGNETROL, Installation, Maintenance, Operating Instructions for
Models W126, W127, W251, W252, W291
Copyright © Magnetrol division of Schaub Engineering Co.
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MO-0101
Adapted for testing purposes only from Replacement Parts Catalog No. 302, Diesel Engine Model 645 for Power
Generation and Marine Propulsion
Copyright © 1989 Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corporation
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MO-0137
EMD Engine Fresh Water
Cooling System with Heat Exchanger
Adapted for testing purposes only from Marine Propulsion Unit Operating Manual
Copyright © 1988 by Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corporation
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MO-0138
EMD Engine Fresh Water
Cooling System with Keel Cooler
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MO-0141
Pneumatic Airflex Clutch Operation
Adapted for testing purposes only from Engineman 3

NAVEDTRA 14331
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Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0151
Adapted for testing purposes only from NORMAN, Diesel Technology: Fundamentals, Service, Repair
Copyright © 2007 by the Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc.
Page 27 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0152
Page 28 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0160
Woodward Type PSG Governor
Adapted for testing purposes only from PSG Governor with Aluminum Case
Installation and Operation Manual 37013 (Revision M)
Copyright © 1975 by Woodward
Further reproduction prohibited without permission Page 29 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0163
Adapted for testing purposes only from TOBOLDT, Diesel Fundamentals, Service, Repair
Copyright © 1973 by the Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
Further reproduction prohibited without permission.
Page 30 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0168
Pneumatic Propulsion Control System
Adapted for testing purposes only from Falk Marine Reduction Drives,
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Copyright © 1976 Faulk
Further reproduction prohibited without permission.
Page 31 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0176
Adapted for testing purposes only from WOODYARD, Pounder’s Marine Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines
Copyright © 2009 by Elsevier, Ltd.
Page 32 of 42
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0178
Adapted for testing purposes only from KATES, Diesel and High Compression Gas Engines, 3rd Edition
Copyright © 1974 by American Technical Society
Page 33 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0182
Simplified Lube Oil
Filtration System
Adapted for testing purposes only from NORMAN Diesel Technology: Fundamentals, Service, Repair
Copyright © 2007 by the Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc.
Page 34 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0183
Adapted for testing purposes only from BAKER, Diesel Engines and Electric Power
Copyright © 1998 by The University of Texas at Austin
Page 35 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0192
ALCO 251 Series Engine
Adapted for testing purposes only from ALCO 251 Instruction Manual
Copyright © ALCO
Page 36 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0194
Coil Type Steam Generator
Adapted for testing purposes only from HUNT, Modern Marine Engineer's Manual, Vol. II, Third Edition
Copyright © 2002 The Cornell Maritime Press
Page 37 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0197
Adapted for testing purposes only from FLANAGAN, Marine Boilers

Copyright © 1990 Heinemann-Newnes
Page 38 of 42
10/25/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0199
EMD Air Start System
Adapted for testing purposes only from 645/710 Marine Propulsion Unit Operating Manual
Page 39 of 42
10/26/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0205
Theoretical Engine Pressure-Volume Diagrams
Adapted for testing purposes only from KNAK, Diesel Motor Ships’ Engines and Machinery; Diagrams
Copyright © 1990 by the Institute of Marine Engineers
Page 40 of 42
10/26/2018
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0219
Adapted for testing purposes only from WOODWARD, PSG Governor with Aluminum Case
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Copyright © 1975 by Woodward Governor Company
Further reproduction prohibited without permission Page 41 of 42
5/14/2019
Q630 Motor Plants
MO-0227
Adapted for testing purposes only from EMD 645E9 Turbocharged Engine Maintenance Manual
Copyright © 1973 Electro-Motive Division, General Motors
Page 42 of 42
1/9/2019
Q630 Motor Plants

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Q630 Motor Plants

Choose the best answer to the following multiple choice questions.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) This represents the expansion event occurring at constant volume.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) 180 degrees

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

• (A) 360 rpm

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) This is a two-stroke cycle, uniflow-scavenged, crosshead type piston engine.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Hydraulic cranking motor(s) with air over hydraulics

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

• (A) Hydraulic power operated system

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Shunt filtration

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Exhaust manifold

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Exhaust gas-driven turbocharger

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Constant pressure turbo-charging.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) 2-stage turbo charging.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) The outside of the tubes of the RW/FW heat exchanger.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Summer operations with prolonged idling on station.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Controllable pitch propeller drive

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Oil accumulations

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Hydraulically via tubing connections

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

o (A) Overload sensor

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.