Marine Engineering Reference To Marina Exam Questionnairre

ANS NUM QUESTION ANSWER A
A 1 A change in engine speed is required before a governor sensitivity

governor is able to make a corrective movement of
fuel rack. This aspect of governing is commonly
expressed as a percent and is known as
__________.
D 2 A diesel engine exhaust valve spring is under the valve is open
compression when __________.
A 3 A flash type distilling plant is more efficient than a I only
high pressure evaporator as __________. I.
vaporization of the feed water occurs in a vacuum
II. boiling of feed water occurs only once on the
tube surfaces
B 4 A liquid line solenoid valve controls refrigerant flow throttling the
to the evaporator by __________. refrigerant
B 5 A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should straightened by

normally be: applying heat and
torsion
C 6 A spring-loaded relief valve is located on some prevent
lube oil filters in full flow systems to __________. overpressurization of
the filter cartridge
B 7 A warmer than normal compressor suction line insufficient lubrication
might be caused by __________.
A 8 After starting the main lube oil pump in a gravity- looking at the overflow
type lube oil system, you should verify that the sight glass
gravity tanks are full by __________.
A 9 An adequate phosphate reserve should be prevent hard scale
maintained in boiler water to __________. formation
D 10 An increase in the load on a turbocharged diesel exhaust temperature

engine operating at constant speed will result in an
increase in __________.
A 11 At what pressure should a cylinder relief valve of The device should be
an internal combustion engine be set to relieve? set to relieve at a
pressure not more
than 40 percent in
excess of the
maximum firing
pressure.
D 12 Boiler firesides must be kept free of soot soot interferes with the
accumulations because __________. flow of feed water
A 13 Clearance volume scavenging in a turbocharged, during the valve

four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is accomplished overlap period
__________.
B 14 Compared to four-stroke/cycle engines, two- less even torque
stroke/cycle diesel engines have the disadvantage
of __________.
C 15 Diesel engine 'blow-by' into the crankcase is back clearance
caused by excessive ring __________.
B 16 During a maintenance inspection of a Normal structural
turbogenerator, the integral turbine wheels are solidity
tapped with a hammer. What condition may be
indicated by a dull, non-resonating sound?
D 17 Ethylene glycol, when used as a coolant in a provides a constant
closed cooling system for a diesel engine, is more pH below 7
advantageous than untreated raw water because it
__________.
A 18 External frost on inlet of expansion valve indicates: expansion valve
plugged or dirty
B 19 For safe storage, the maximum allowable 100°F

temperature to which refrigerant bottles should be
exposed is __________.
B 20 Heat for igniting the fuel oil in the cylinder of a electronic ignition
diesel engine is generated by the __________. system
D 21 If a bilge pump is able to develop some vacuum, a clogged suction
but is unable to sufficiently pump out the bilges, strainer
you would check for __________.
A 22 If a reciprocating air compressor has a knock worn main bearings
occurring in frequency with its operating RPM, the
cause is probably __________.
B 23 If boiler priming occurs, you should immediately increase the steaming
__________. rate
D 24 If the compressor is heard to knock while pumping worn piston rings

down the low side for repairs, this is an indication
of __________.
C 25 If the needle valve in a fuel injection nozzle sticks fuel will leak into the
open, __________. nozzle drain line
C 26 If you determine that a steam reciprocating pump is completely open the

operating with too long of a stroke, causing the steam cushioning
piston nut to strike the cylinder head, you should valves
__________.
B 27 If you have a duplex double acting reciprocating 48 gpm
pump making 160 strokes/minute, with a 4"
diameter cylinder, a 6" stroke and operating with
91% volumetric efficiency, what is the capacity of
this pump?
C 28 If you have a duplex single acting reciprocating 23 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
D 30 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 82 gpm
pump making 130 strokes/minute, with 5" diameter
cylinder, a 8" stroke and operating with 93%
volumetric efficiency, what is the capacity of this
pump?
C 31 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 94 gpm
this pump?
B 32 In a boiler furnace, incomplete combustion due to carbon dioxide
insufficient air yields an excess amount of
__________.
D 33 In a disk type lubricating oil centrifuge the centrifuge driving
__________. gears are lubricated
by the reclaimed oil as
it leaves the bowl
D 34 In a normally operating diesel engine, the main metal particles
source of lubricating oil contamination in the loosened by wear
crankcase is a result of the __________.
B 35 In a typical refrigeration system, refrigerant leaving evaporator coils

the receiver will then flow to the __________.
D 36 In comparing engines of equal horsepower, higher opposed-piston engine

exhaust gas temperatures occur in a/an
__________.
A 37 In the common rail system, excessive pressure in improper adjustment
the header may be caused by __________. of the bypass valve
A 38 Insufficient end clearance on newly fitted piston jam in the least worn
rings in a diesel engine will cause the rings to part of the cylinder
__________. liner when the rings
expand
C 39 Liquid recovery alone will typically remove the total 50%
refrigerant charge from a low pressure system up
to __________.
A 40 Marine auxiliary diesel engine starters utilizing hydraulic starting
Bendix drive gear are powered by an electric motors
starting motor or __________.
C 41 Oil separators installed in refrigeration systems remove excess oil
serve to __________. from the system
A 42 One function of the vapor feed heater in a double- condense part of the
effect submerged tube distilling unit is to vapor given off in the
__________. first-effect
D 43 Pitted reduction gear teeth having a deep blue excessive speed

color with evidence of overheating have been
operated with __________.
B 44 Rapid fluctuation of the superheater outlet a dirty economizer
temperature can be caused by __________.
D 45 Scuffed cylinder liner wearing surfaces in a diesel chromium plating
engine can result from __________. piston rings
A 46 Steam line water hammer can be best prevented keeping lines drained
by __________. and insulated
C 47 The angular distance a flywheel rotates between 22.50°

the firing of the cylinders of a V-16,
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is __________.
A 48 The color of the exhaust from a diesel engine clear
should be __________.
A 49 The diesel engine valve subjected to most severe cylinder exhaust valve
conditions of service is the __________.
C 50 The flame safeguard controls of a large stack switch
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, may consist of a
__________.
A 51 The highest temperature in vapor compressor cycle Compressor discharge
is produced during:
B 52 The main bearings of reciprocating air compressor allow for crank web
are tapered roller bearing. When mounted, these deflection
bearing are given a "cold" end clearance
to_______________.
B 53 The most critical period of main turbine operation is lubricant film thickness
during cold start-up, rather than hot shutdown during start-up is
because __________. considerably less than
the dimensions of gear
surface irregularities
B 54 The possibility of a diesel engine crankcase with a crankcase

explosion will be increased by operating an engine vacuum between 1.5"
__________. and 2" of water
B 55 The proper location for journal bearing oil grooves in the region of the
is __________. load bearing surface
A 56 The purpose of the steam control valves installed in control steam

the auxiliary exhaust line is to __________. admission and
maintain the proper
steam spray pattern in
the DC heater
B 57 The side pressure per unit of area, resulting from weight of the piston
the angularity of the motion of the connecting rod,
depends primarily on the __________.
D 58 The thermostat controlling the operation of the evaporator coil inlet

solenoid valve to a refrigerated box senses temperature
__________.
C 59 These are applied to the cranks to absorb some of turning gear
the energy of the power stroke and give it off
during stroke, which helps to give an even turning
motion:
B 60 To properly sound a reserve feed water tank, you innage sounding tape
should use a/an__________.
A 61 Under otherwise normal steaming conditions, an poor heat transfer in
abnormally high temperature at the superheater feedwater heaters
outlet of a single furnace boiler would indicate
__________.
D 62 Water-tube boilers having integral uncontrolled lower the temperature
superheaters are equipped with internal of bleed steam in a
desuperheaters to __________. reheat type plant
C 63 What is the cause if a motor driven air compressor defective pressure

repeatedly blows fuses upon starting? switch
B 64 What should be done when foreign matter is found Immediately stop the
in a lube oil strainer? main engine and
inspect all strainers.
A 65 When a refrigerated space reaches the desired the solenoid valve will
temperature in a multi-box refrigeration system, close
which will occurs FIRST?
D 66 When heated, brickwork in a boiler is kept from anchor bolts
buckling by installing
B 67 When seated, the disc of a safety valve has an 262 psig (1907 kPa)
area of 0.75 square inches (1.9 sq cm). When the
valve lifts the area is increased by 10%. If the
valve lifts at 300 psig (2170 kPa), at approximately
what pressure will the valve reseat?
C 68 When there is excessive formation of frost in the keep compartment

evaporator coils it will____________. cooler
C 69 Which chemical is most often utilized to prevent Potassium salts
and correct most microbial contamination occurring
within fuel storage systems?
D 70 Which of the conditions listed would indicate water Loss of condenser
carryover to a turbine? vacuum.
C 71 Which of the following conditions is indicated when The oil should be
the lubricating oil of a diesel engine turns dark after purified.
a few hours of use?
A 72 Which of the following methods is used to counter A dummy piston and

axial thrust in a single flow reaction turbine? cylinder at the turbine
inlet end
B 73 Which of the following statements best describes They are suitable for
the operational characteristics of an isochronous use on main
governors? propulsion units.
B 74 Which of the following statements represents an No stern tube packing

operating characteristic of neoprene or rubber stern is required.
tube bearings?
C 75 Which of the listed characteristics is common to Both mufflers contain

both wet and dry type diesel engine exhaust moving parts.
mufflers?
D 76 Which of the listed refractory materials is a suitable Insulating brick
substitute for insulating block only?
A 77 Which of the turbo charging methods listed directs Constant pressure
the exhaust gases to the turbine at fairly uniform
velocity and pressure?
D 78 While maneuvering, you discover heavy smoke check the air filter for
coming from the turbocharger casing, you should dirt
__________.
D 79 Why is a high lube oil level in the main engine Oil churning may
reduction gear sump undesirable? result.
C 80 Zincs are installed in the main and auxiliary reduce turbulence
condenser waterboxes to __________.
B 81 A certain arranged to discharge a single liquid is Separator
called a_____________.
C 82 A diesel engine emits blue exhaust smoke as a cold intake air
result of __________.
A 83 A flash type distilling plant is more efficient than a I only

high pressure evaporator as __________. I.
vaporization of the feed water occurs in a vacuum
II. boiling of feed water occurs only once on the
tube surfaces
A 84 A liquid is being transferred by a centrifugal pump. its pressure increases
As the liquid passes through the volute, its velocity
decreases and __________.
D 85 A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should repaired by a suitable
normally be __________. welding process
C 86 A spring-loaded relief valve is located on some prevent
lube oil filters in full flow systems to __________. overpressurization of
the filter cartridge
C 87 A visual inspection of the chrome plated piston a broken ring
compression rings at the liner ports reveals vertical
brown streaks on the face of the rings. This
condition indicates __________.
B 88 After starting a diesel engine, which of the listed Air box pressure
operating conditions should be checked FIRST?
D 89 An accumulator used in a hydraulic starting system pump and the
is generally located between the __________. compressor

pressure not more
than 40 percent in
excess of the
maximum firing
pressure.
accumulations because __________. flow of feedwater

__________.
D 94 Compared to a straight cut, the angle cut end of a allows the piston ring
diesel engine piston ring _______________ expansion

C 96 During a maintenance inspection of a Improper rotor support
turbogenerator, the integral turbine wheels are
indicated by a dull non-resonating sound?
C 97 Erosive tube failure in a heat exchanger can result high temperature
from __________.
B 98 Explosion relief valves on diesel engine crankcases 0.1 bar
should relieve the pressure at not more than
__________.
C 99 For proper operation, auxiliary boiler feedwater High oxygen
must have which of the following characteristics? concentration
A 101 If a ball bearing installed on a pump is completely bearing failure
packed full of grease, this can result in
__________.
A 102 If a reciprocating air compressor has a knock worn main bearings
occurring in frequency with its operating RPM, the
cause is probably __________.
__________. rate
B 104 If the compressor discharge becomes frosted, the expansion valve

probable cause would be improperly set
A 106 If you completely fill the pressure tank in automatic pump would stop
fresh water steam, what would happen?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
pump making 130 strokes/minute, with 5" diameter
cylinder, a 8" stroke and operating with 93%
pump?
this pump?
A 112 In a boiler equipped with an automatic feedwater high solids content
regulator, erratic variations in the water level could and foaming in the
be caused by __________. drum
D 113 In a disk type lube oil purifier, heavy impurities at the bottom of the
collect mostly __________. unit
B 115 In a typical refrigeration system, refrigerant leaving evaporator coils
the receiver will then flow to the __________.

__________.
expand
C 119 Liquid recovery alone will typically remove the total 50%
refrigerant charge from a low pressure system up
to __________.
C 121 Oil separators installed in refrigeration systems remove excess oil
serve to __________. from the system
A 122 One function of the vapor feed heater in a double- condense part of the
effect submerged tube distilling unit is to vapor given off in the
__________. first-effect
B 123 Piston rings are made of Alloy steel

D 124 Rapid fluctuation of the last effect shell vacuum in a erratic air ejector
submerged tube evaporator can cause operation
__________.
C 125 Scuffed cylinder liner wearing surfaces in a diesel starting the engine
engine can result from __________. while hot

should be __________.
C 129 The diesel engine exhaust gas bypass, as fitted prevent engine back
with some waste heat boilers, is installed to pressure at heavy
__________. loads
__________.
D 131 The highest pressure in any closed diesel engine jacket water outlet
freshwater cooling system is at the __________.
B 132 The main bearings of reciprocating air compressor allow for crank web
are tapered roller bearing. When mounted, these deflection
bearing are given a "cold" end clearance
to_______________.

__________. and 2" of water
maintain the proper
the DC heater
A 137 The side clearance of the compression rings on permit gas pressure
diesel engine pistons is necessary to __________. behind and on top of
the rings
D 138 The thermostat controlling the operation of the evaporator coil inlet
solenoid valve to a refrigerated box senses temperature
__________.
B 139 Thermostatic steam regulating valves are used in double bottom fuel oil
heavy fuel oil service systems to control the tank temperature
__________.
C 141 Under otherwise normal operating conditions, a increase in
drop in the steam temperature leaving an combustion gas
uncontrolled interdeck-type superheater could be velocity through the
caused by a/an __________. superheater
B 142 Water-tube boiler screen tubes protect which of the Saturated steam tube
listed components from high furnace bank
temperatures?
D 143 What is the best way of stopping an overspeeding Disconnect the battery
diesel engine? cables from the
starting motor.
C 144 What should be done immediately after any diesel take exhaust
engine is started? temperature readings
A 145 When a refrigerated space reaches the desired The solenoid valve will
temperature in a multi-box refrigeration system, close.
which of the listed actions will occur FIRST?
D 146 When fuel oil is accidentally mixed with lube oil I only
which of the following processes can be used to
separate them?
I. filtering
II. settling
B 147 When running a large, dual fuel, main propulsion The diesel oil must
diesel engine on heavy fuel, which of the following never be allowed to
precautions should be observed when switching mix with the heavy
from heavy fuel oil to diesel oil? fuel.

B 151 Which of the following conditions is indicated by the Leaking cylinder head
presence of water in the scavenging air receiver? gaskets
inlet end
B 154 Which of the following statements represents an No stern tube packing

operating characteristic of neoprene or rubber stern is required.
tube bearings?

mufflers?
A 156 Which of the listed refractory materials can be used Firebrick
in an area directly exposed to the highest heat in
the furnace?
A 157 Which of the turbines listed is part of a cross- Low pressure turbine
compound system and when operating receives
steam that has passed through another turbine?
__________.
condenser water boxes to __________.
D 161 A centrifuge will satisfactorily remove which of the Diesel fuel
listed substances from lube oil?
result of __________.
C 163 A flare back is caused by: oil temperature is too

high
A 164 A liquid is being transferred by a centrifugal pump. its pressure increases
As the liquid passes through the volute, its velocity
decreases and __________.
D 165 A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should repaired by a suitable
normally be __________. welding process
D 166 A spring-loaded centrifugal flyweight governor pilot valve oil pressure

responds to reduced engine load with an
immediate increase in __________.
B 167 A viscous film of oil collected between the valve prevent the valve from
face and seat of a low pressure reciprocating air wire drawing
compressor will __________.

pressure not more
than 40 percent in
excess of the
maximum firing
pressure.
accumulations because __________. flow of feedwater
B 173 Clearance between the impeller and casing of a wooden wedges

centrifugal pump are checked with the use of
______
A 174 Compared to a naturally aspirated diesel engine, a a cylinder air charge of
supercharged diesel engine has __________. higher pressure
C 176 During a maintenance inspection of a Improper rotor support
turbogenerator, the integral turbine wheels are
indicated by a dull non-resonating sound?
C 177 Erosive tube failure in a heat exchanger can result high temperature
from __________.
__________.
C 179 For proper operation, auxiliary boiler feedwater High oxygen
A 181 If a ball bearing installed on a pump is completely bearing failure
packed full of grease, this can result in
__________.
D 182 If a radial piston hydraulic pump fails to deliver contaminated fluid
rated fluid volume, the cause can be __________.
D 183 If auxiliary machinery vital to the main propulsion Main condensate

system is not provided with independent duplicate
systems, which of the systems listed would satisfy
regulations if serviced by two pumps? (46 CFR)
B 184 If the compression rings on a diesel engine piston excessive ring action
become stuck in the ring groove, the cause may be
due to __________.
A 186 If you completely fill the pressure tank in automatic pump would stop
fresh water steam, what would happen?

this pump?
B 188 If you have a duplex single acting reciprocating 67 gpm
this pump?
A 189 If you have a duplex single acting reciprocating 259 gpm
this pump?
pump making 130 strokes/minute with a 3"
this pump?
this pump?
A 192 In a boiler equipped with an automatic feedwater high solids content
D 195 In a typical hydraulic steering gear system, as the The follow-up

designated rudder angle is approaching the helm mechanism will be
command angle, what will be the reaction of the compensating with an
steering gear follow-up mechanism? increasing signal to
the hydraulic pump tilt
box controls.

__________.
A 197 In the case of a variable speed centrifugal capacity varies directly
pump_______________. as the speed
A 198 Insufficient cooling water circulation through air decreased vacuum in

ejector inter-condensers and after-condensers will the main condenser
cause __________.
B 199 Liquid line gas in a refrigeration system may cause overheat
erosion of the expansion valve's internal
components and could cause the valve to
__________.
B 200 Many steam plants are designed so that diesel oil heavy smoking
can be provided to the burners when __________. persists
C 201 Oil rings in two-cycle engines are located near the increase the liner area
bottom of the piston skirt in order to ____________ covered by the oil film
B 202 One function of the thermal expansion valve is to act as a pilot from the
__________. solenoid valve
B 203 Piston pins that have surfaces in both the pistion stationary
bosses and connecting rod eyes are called
_______________ wrist pins.
D 204 Rapid fluctuation of the last effect shell vacuum in a erratic air ejector
submerged tube evaporator can cause operation
__________.
C 207 The amount of wear on a split, fixed sleeve-type, dial indicating outside
main diesel bearing can be accurately determined caliper
with a __________.
should be __________.
__________. loads
D 210 The flame safeguard control system of a large water
automatic auxiliary boiler will provide fuel shut off in
the case of high __________.
B 212 The main bearings of a reciprocating air allow for crank web
compressor are tapered roller bearings. When deflection
mounted, these bearings are given a 'cold' end
clearance to __________.

__________. and 2" of water
B 215 The proper design of a centrifugal pump must takes suction from a
include a seal cage and sealing line when the low temperature
pump __________. pressurized tank
maintain the proper
the DC heater
the rings
B 218 The thermostat controlling a refrigerated cargo box evaporator coil inlet
solenoid valve senses ___________ temperature
B 219 Thermostatic steam regulating valves are used in double bottom fuel oil
heavy fuel oil service systems to control the tank temperature
__________.
C 220 To properly remove the burner tip nut from the clamped in a
burner barrel, the barrel should be __________. machinist's vice on the
work bench
temperatures?
D 223 What is the best way of stopping an overspeeding Disconnect the battery
starting motor.
C 224 What should be done immediately after any diesel take exhaust
engine is started? temperature readings
A 225 When a refrigerated space reaches the desired The solenoid valve will
temperature in a multi-box refrigeration system, close.
which of the listed actions will occur FIRST?
separate them? I. filtering II. Settling

D 232 Which of the following methods is typically Feed water is

employed in the design of waste heat boilers to preheated in a
obtain maximum heat transfer, while maintaining separately fired
low overall weight? economizer.
C 233 Which of the following statements best describes The purified oil is only
the actions occurring to the oil as it flows through a thrown outward and
disk type centrifugal purifier? away from the spindle
of the machine.
C 234 Which of the following statements represents an Friction as steam

example of a throttling loss in a turbine? passes over the walls
of the nozzles.
mufflers?
the furnace?
A 237 Which of the turbines listed is part of a cross- Low pressure turbine
compound system and when operating receives
steam that has passed through another turbine?
__________.
B 239 Why is a flexible I-beam rigidly mounted at the To relieve stress on
forward end of the main turbine? the hull.
C 240 Zinc rods are installed in the refrigeration system liquid line strainer
__________.

result of __________.
C 243 A flare back is caused by: oil temperature is too

high
A 244 A liquid indicator sight glass is useful in high pressure liquid
determining whether or not a refrigeration system is line
sufficiently charged. It is generally located in the
__________.
D 245 A pump shaft that is bent or distored should repaired by suitable
normally be ____________ welding process

B 247 A viscous film of oil collected between the valve prevent the valve from
face and seat of a low pressure reciprocating air wire drawing
compressor will __________.
B 250 An increase in the heat load to a refrigeration the suction pressure to

system will cause __________. decrease
A 251 At what point per stroke does the sating air in a intake stroke
direct air starting system admitted to the engine
cylinders?
D 252 Boiler efficiency and its ability to absorb heat is maintain an excess of
limited by the need to __________. CO during transient
firing rates
B 253 Clearance between meshed gears is called: space

D 255 Diesel engine automated control systems may Lube oil pressure and
utilize sensing devices of dual function, with temperature
sensing ranges providing both alarm and engine
shut down capability. Which of the key points listed
would only require an alarm sensor?
B 256 During a maintenance inspection of a turbo Normal structural
generator, the integral turbine wheels are tapped solidity
with a hammer. What condition may be indicated
by a dull, non-resonating sound?
C 257 Engines having a bore exceeding 250 mm, but not three compression
exceeding 300 mm are to have at least rings per piston and
__________. the minimum of two oil
scraper rings

__________.
C 259 For proper operation, auxiliary boiler feed water High oxygen
C 260 Heat exchanges used in distilling plants include air Distillate heater
ejectors, condenser, feed water heater and a:
D 261 If a ball bearing for a centrifugal pump is the bearing may heat
completely packed with grease, __________. up
D 262 If a radial piston hydraulic pump fails to deliver contaminated fluid
rated fluid volume, the cause can be __________.
D 263 If auxiliary machinery vital to the main propulsion Main condensate

system is not provided with independent duplicate
systems, which of the systems listed would satisfy
due to __________.
A 265 If the maximum steam generating capacity of a relieving capacity be
boiler is increased, Coast Guard Regulations (46 checked
CFR) require that the safety valves' __________.
D 266 If you change from a low pour point lubricant to a compressor lubrication
high pour point lubricant in a refrigeration system, will be improved
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 272 In a boiler equipped with an automatic feed water high solids content
B 274 In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the compression ratio
volumetric efficiency of the intake air charge is
mainly influenced by the __________.
D 275 In a typical hydraulic steering gear system, as the The follow-up
designated rudder angle is approaching the helm mechanism will be
command angle, what will be the reaction of the compensating with an
steering gear follow-up mechanism? increasing signal to
the hydraulic pump tilt
box controls.
A 276 In cold weather condition, what measures must be apply heating to the
applied to ensure easier starting of a diesel cooling water
engine?
C 277 In the boiler steam and water system, pressure is steam stop
highest in the __________.
ejector intercondensers and aftercondensers will the main condenser
cause __________.
B 279 Liquid line gas in a refrigeration system may cause overheat
erosion of the expansion valve's internal
components and could cause the valve to
__________.
D 281 Oil oxidation, as a result of excessively high lube oil oil foaming will occur
temperature, is harmful to a diesel engine because
__________.
B 282 One function of the thermal expansion valve is to act as a pilot from the
B 283 Piston cooling fins are located __________. atop the piston crown
A 284 Rapid fluctuation in the superheater temperature of moisture carryover

a steady steaming boiler indicates __________.
C 285 Scuffed cylinder liner surfaces in a diesel engine starting the engine hot
can result from __________.
B 286 Steam leaving the desuperheater is used to operate the ship
__________. service turbo
generator
C 287 The amount of wear on a split precision main dial indicating inside
bearing can be most accurately determined by vernier caliper
comparing the data from a previous reading to the
present readings taken with a __________.
A 288 The color of the engine exhaust from a diesel clear
propelled ship should be __________.
__________. loads
B 292 The main bearings of a reciprocating air allow for crank web
compressor are tapered roller bearings. When deflection
mounted, these bearings are given a 'cold' end
clearance to __________.
C 293 The most cost-effective method of recovering liquid pump
refrigerant from a chiller with more than 5 lbs of
refrigerant, to meet EPA requirements is to use a
__________.
B 294 The port-and-helix metering pumps, used in diesel timed for port opening
fuel injection systems, are usually designed to
produce a constant beginning and a variable
ending of fuel injection. These pumps are usually
__________.
B 295 The proper design of a centrifugal pump must takes suction from a
include a seal cage and sealing line when the low temperature
pump __________. pressurized tank
C 296 The purpose of the six-way valved used in an parallel rudder motion
electro-hydraulic steering system is to to the steering wheel
____________
the rings
D 298 The thermal expansion valve reacts directly to the temperature in the
__________. space being cooled
C 299 Thermostatic expansion valves can be adjusted for suction pressure only
__________.
work bench
temperatures?
D 303 What is the best way of stopping an over speeding Disconnect the battery
starting motor.
D 304 What should be done if localized scoring is Reassemble the pump
discovered on a pump shaft sleeve during routine and provide more
maintenance inspection? water leak off for
lubrication.
C 305 When a refrigerated compartment reaches the expansion valve
correct temperatue in a multi-box system served by
one compressor, the temperature in the
compartment is controlled by a/an __________
separate them? I. filtering II. Settling
C 308 When there is a sudden increase of lubricating oil pump relief valve
pump discharge pressure in a force feed lubricating
system, you should FIRST check the __________.
D 309 Which characteristic of the theoretical Otto cycle No pressure increase

does not occur in the theoretical Diesel cycle? during combustion.
C 310 Which of the conditions listed would indicate High feed water
excessive soot buildup on the economizer? temperature entering
the boiler
D 312 Which of the following methods is typically Feedwater is

of the machine.

of the nozzles.
D 315 Which of the listed boiler components is used to Downcomer
equalize the distribution of water to the generating
tubes and provide an area for the accumulation of
loose scale and other solid matter present in the
boiler water?
the furnace?
C 317 Which of the tube types listed can be considered to Water screen tubes
serve as downcomers at low firing rates, and as
generating tubes at high firing rates on some
boilers?
C 318 While maneuvering out of port, you answer a stop decrease gland
bell. You notice a lot of steam coming out of the sealing steam
gland exhaust condenser vent, in addition to the pressure
main condenser hotwell level being low. For this
condition you should __________.
C 320 Zinc rods are installed in the refrigeration system liquid line strainer
__________.

B 322 A diesel engine electric starting motor is operated disengage the throw
under a no-load condition. Continuing to operate out bearing
the motor unloaded will __________.
C 323 A flapper valve, also known as a beam valve, is feed discharge
frequently used in refrigeration compressor pressure to the suction
discharge valves, and is designed to __________. line
A 324 A liquid indicator sight glass is useful in high pressure liquid

determining whether or not a refrigeration system is line
sufficiently charged. It is generally located in the
__________.
B 325 A pump is defined as a device that __________. produces pressure

C 327 A viscous damper, as used on a marine diesel, is a camshaft
sealed precision built device which dampens the
torsional vibrations in the __________.
B 328 After routine blowing of tubes at sea, there should fuel oil temperature
be a decrease in the __________.
C 329 An accumulation test is performed on the boiler to I only

determine the suitability of the safety valves and
the set points __________.
I. if the boiler normal operating pressure is

permanently reduced
II. when the steam generating capacity is increased
B 330 An increase in the heat load to a refrigeration the suction pressure to

system will cause __________. decrease
C 331 At top dead center, the centerline of the connecting angularity of the piston
rod usually coincides with the __________. motion
firing rates
C 333 Clean low pressure steam drains are collected in deaerating feed water
the __________. heater
C 336 During a maintenance inspection of a turbo Improper rotor support
generator, the integral turbine wheels are tapped
with a hammer. What condition may be indicated
by a dull non-resonating sound?
scraper rings
D 338 Expansion valve maintenance should include which Cleaning of in-line

of the following procedures? filters.
C 339 For proper operating of an auxiliary boiler high oxygen

feedwater must have which characteristic? concentration
D 340 Heat exchangers are most commonly found in a fuel oil system
small auxiliary diesel engine __________.
D 341 If a ball bearing for a centrifugal pump is the bearing may heat
completely packed with grease, __________. up
C 342 If a quantity of saturated steam consists of 90 10%
percent steam and 10 percent moisture, the quality
of the mixture is __________.
B 343 If any of the electrically controlled devices in a King valve
Freon system malfunction, which of the following
valves will also automatically shut-off?
due to __________.
D 346 If you change from a low pour point lubricant to a compressor lubrication
high pour point lubricant in a refrigeration system, will be improved
__________.
D 347 If you have a duplex double acting reciprocating 41 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 350 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 156 gpm
pump making 120 strokes/minute, with a 8
this pump?
this pump?
A 352 In a boiler equipped with a convection type in a position screened
superheater, the superheater tubes are located from the furnace flame
__________.
B 353 In a disk type centrifugal purifier, the contaminated at the bottom through
oil enters the centrifuge __________. the oil inlet

A 355 In a two-stroke/cycle, opposed piston, diesel allow the exhaust
engine, the lower crankshaft operates several ports to open before
crankshaft degrees in advance of the upper the inlet ports
crankshaft to __________.
A 356 In cold weather condition, what measures must be apply heating to the
applied to ensure easier starting of a diesel cooling water
engine?
ejector intercondensers and aftercondensers will the main condenser
cause __________.
C 359 Liquid is kept from leaking out at the shaft ends of overlapping spaces
a helical gear pump by __________. between gear teeth
__________.
B 362 One function of the fuel pump delivery check valve prevent carbon
is to __________. deposits from forming
on the injector nozzle
B 363 Piston cooling fins are located __________. on top of the piston
crown
__________. service turbogenerator
C 367 The amount of wear on a split precision main dial indicating outside
bearing can be accurately determined by caliper
comparing the data from a previous reading to the
present readings taken with a __________.
C 369 The diesel engine exhaust gas bypass on a waste prevent engine back
heat boiler is installed to_______________. pressure at heavy
loads
C 371 The highest pressure in a diesel engine cylinder at TDC
normally occurs __________.
A 372 The main advantage of unit injectors over other fuel the lack of high
injection systems is __________. pressure fuel lines
C 373 The most cost-effective method of recovering liquid pump

refrigerant from a chiller with more than 5 lbs of
refrigerant, to meet EPA requirements is to use a
__________.
__________.
A 375 The prohibition against the venting of halogenated recovered
floro-carbon refrigerants to the atmosphere
requires that, at a minimum, the refrigerant must be
__________.
C 376 The purpose of the six-way valve used in an parallel rudder motion
__________.
B 377 The shortest distance between the piston and the cylinder clearance
cylinder head when the engine is on either to or
bottom dead center is called
D 378 The thermal expansion valve reacts directly to the temperature in the
__________. space being cooled
C 379 Thermostatic expansion valves can be adjusted for suction pressure only
__________.
work bench
D 381 Under operating conditions of constant load and The superheater outlet
rate of combustion, which of the following temperature
conditions will happen to the superheater when the decreases.
amount of excess air to the furnace is increased?
D 382 Waterside scale in a fire-tube boiler may cause increased heat

__________. transfer
C 383 What is the best description of a multi-stage it has onr stepped
centrifugal pump? impeller mounted in a
progressive staged
casing
D 384 What should be done if localized scoring is Reassemble the pump
discovered on a pump shaft sleeve during routine and provide more
maintenance inspection? water leak off for
lubrication.
C 385 When a refrigerated compartment of a multi-box expansion valve
system served by one compressor reaches the
correct temperature, the temperature control in that
one compartment is achieved by a/an __________.
B 386 When fuel oil heaters are required for main engine each heater shall have
operation, __________. the capacity to supply
the main engine at full
power
D 387 When restarting a heavy fuel diesel engine that has increase the starting
been stopped for some time, the engineer should air pressure
__________.

does not occur in the theoretical Diesel cycle. during combustion.
C 390 Which of the conditions listed would indicate High feedwater

the boiler
C 391 Which of the following conditions is indicated by the Vacuum leak in the
necessity of providing excessive gland sealing condenser shell.
steam pressure to maintain the normal operating
conditions of the main propulsion unit?
D 392 Which of the following methods is typically Feedwater is
of the machine.

of the nozzles.
boiler water?
C 396 Which of the listed refractory materials can be used Insulating cement
as a substitute for insulating brick and insulating
block in certain boiler walls construction?
boilers?
B 400 Zinc rods are found in the: compressor crankcase
B 401 A centrifuge will satisfactorily remove which of the Gasoline

following contaminants from fuel oil?
C 403 A flapper valve, also known as a beam valve, is feed discharge
frequently used in refrigeration compressor pressure to the suction
discharge valves, and is designed to __________. line
B 404 A light brown haze issuing from the boiler smoke dirty fuel atomizers
stack generally indicates __________.
B 405 A pump is defined as a device that __________. produces pressure
B 406 A sprayer plate used in a return flow fuel oil passes through the
atomizer is correctly installed if the oil whirling chamber
__________. before passing
through the tangential
slots

the set points __________. I. if the boiler normal
operating pressure is permanently reduced II.
when the steam generating capacity is increased
C 410 An increase in the fuel injection pump discharge leaking delivery valve
pressure can be caused by a/an __________.
firing rates
C 413 Clean low pressure steam drains are collected in deaerating feedwater
A 414 Compared to a constant pitch propeller, a more efficiently uses
controllable pitch propeller __________. available engine
power
A 416 During a diesel engine power stroke, the side thrust connecting rod and
of trunk-type piston is a result of the angle formed cylinder center lines
by the _______________.
scraper rings
D 418 Expansion valve maintenance should include which Cleaning of in-line

of the following procedures? filters.
C 419 For proper operating of an auxiliary boiler high oxygen

feedwater must have which characteristic? concentration
B 421 Hydrostatic test on new boiler or on those which twicw the working
have extensive replacement of pressure parts pressure
should be
A 423 If an small auxiliary diesel engine will not crank but corrosion on the
is able to be barred over, the trouble may be starting battery
__________. connections
D 424 If the compression ratio is increased on any diesel the expansion ratio will
engine, __________. decrease
B 426 If you are underway at full speed on a vessel fitted Slow the main engines
with a main propulsion turbine pressure lubrication and strike down
system, which of the following actions will be additional oil from the
necessary upon complete loss of lube oil pressure? gravity tank.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 432 In a boiler equipped with a convection type in the path of the
superheater, the superheater tubes are located radiant heat of
__________. combustion

engine, one crankshaft operates several crank ports to open and
angles in advance of the other crankshaft to close before the inlet
__________. ports close
C 436 In certain cases, a cylinder liner can be refinished cylinder should be

rather than replaced. When properly honed, the cleaned with kerosene
__________.
C 438 Insufficient combustion air supply will cause an ragged flame
atomizer flame to appear as a __________.
C 439 Liquid is kept from leaking out at the shaft ends of overlapping spaces
a helical gear pump by __________. between gear teeth
A 440 Many pressure gauges on afreon system have two pressureand
dials or graduationon one gauge. The two fials temperature
represent :
__________.

__________. service turbogenerator
D 447 The amount of superheat that the refrigerant condenser

absorbs in an R-12 refrigeration system is adjusted
at the ;
C 449 The diesel engine exhaust gas bypass on a waste prevent engine back
heat boiler is installed to_______________. pressure at heavy
loads
B 450 The flame of a sulphur candle in the presence of pink
an ammonia leak will turn __________.
D 453 The most common instrument used to measure pyrometer

diesel engine exhaust pressure is the __________.
__________.
A 455 The prohibition against the venting of halogenated recovered
floro-carbon refrigerants to the atmosphere
requires that, at a minimum, the refrigerant must be
__________.
C 456 The purpose of the six-way valve used in an parallel rudder motion
__________.
D 457 The shape of a diesel engine cam determines the points of opening and
__________. closing of the valve
D 458 The thermal energy produced by an internal combustion energy

combustion engine is transformed into
__________.
B 459 Thermostatic expansion valves are opened by spring pressure
__________. and closed by
refrigerant pressure
B 460 To properly clean the disks of a metal-edge type remove the disks and
strainer in a diesel engine lube oil system, you soak them in kerosene
should __________.
D 461 Under operating conditions of constant load and The superheater outlet
rate of combustion, which of the following temperature
conditions will happen to the superheater when the decreases.
amount of excess air to the furnace is increased?

C 463 What is the best description of a multi-stage has one stepped
progressively stage
casing
D 464 What refrigerant breaks down and forms phosgene R-764
in the presence of a carbon flame?
C 465 When a refrigerated compartment of a multi-box expansion valve
system served by one compressor reaches the
correct temperature, the temperature control in that
one compartment is achieved by a/an __________.
power
__________.

does not occur in the theoretical Diesel cycle. during combustion.
C 470 Which of the conditions listed would indicate High feedwater

the boiler
B 472 Which of the following methods is normally used to Splash lubrication

lubricate bearings in a small high-speed diesel
engine?
B 473 Which of the following statements best describes It receives its oil
an oil lubricated stern tube bearing installation? supply from a branch
line of the main lube
oil system.
C 474 Which of the following statements represents an Large misalignments

advantage of an electromagnetic clutch? can be tolerated
between the shaft and
engine coupling.

boiler water?
boilers?
C 479 Why does air entry into the main condenser reduce Steam flow rate
the efficiency of the steam cycle? through the main
turbine increases
A 480 Zinc rods are found in the: salt water side of the
condenser
A 483 A flame scanner installed in modern boiler monitor the intensity of
combustion control systems, functions to the burner flame
__________.
C 485 A pulsating flame, accompanied by a burner electrode setting is
developing black smoke in an auxiliary boiler, is an incorrect
indication that the __________.
slots

the set points __________. I. if the boiler normal
operating pressure is permanently reduced II.
when the steam generating capacity is increased
D 492 Boiler downcomers serve the purpose of I only

__________.
I. distributing water within the water or mud drum

II. increasing the end point of carry-over
C 493 Clean low pressure steam drains are collected in deaerating feedwater
A 494 Compared to a constant pitch propeller, a more efficiently uses
controllable pitch propeller __________. available engine
power
C 495 Diesel engine at high jacket cooling temperature it reduce exhaust
will: temperature
D 496 Due to of the curing characteristics of plastic high temperature
refractory, its use should be avoided in areas
__________.
A 497 Engineering Control Centers for minimally attended engineer's assistance-
machinery plants shall, in addition to the general needed alarm
alarm required by Coast Guard Regulations (46
CFR), be provided with a/an __________.
B 498 Expansion tanks when used in a ships hot water 180°F to 212°F
heating system, may be of the open or closed type.
In a closed type system, what would be the normal
temperature range of the water?
B 499 For proper air temperature control in an air compressor suction
conditioning system using chilled water circulation, pressure
which condition should remain constant regardless
of load changed?
B 501 Hydraulically, servo-operated, automatic, change allow an alternate
over valves, utilized in a two ram hydraulic steering main pump to start in
gear, serve to __________. the fully loaded
condition thus
developing immediate
full torque

B 505 If the maximum steam generating capacity of a lifting pressure be
boiler is increased Coast Guard Regulations (46 increased
C 507 If you have a duplex double acting reciprocating 44 gpm

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
superheater, the superheater tubes are located from the furnace
__________.
B 514 In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the volume compression ratio

of air intake is directly associated with engine
__________.

__________.
A 517 In the absence of the manufacturer's instructions, a begin with the center
good procedure in reassembling a high pressure bolts and work toward
boiler gage glass is to tighten the nuts in pairs and the ends
__________.
B 519 Less scale formation occurs in a flash evaporator the distillate produced
than in a submerged tube evaporator because has greater purity
____________
A 520 Many lube oil filters have pressure gages installed slowly increase
on both the inlet and outlet in order to indicate the
pressure drop across the filter. In normal
operation, the pressure drop will __________.
D 521 Oil oxidation as a result of excessively high lube oil oil foaming will always
temperature, is harmful to a diesel engine because occur
__________.
crown
A 524 Raising vacuum on a main turbine unit without uneven heat

using the turning gear will result in __________. distribution in the rotor
unit
A 525 Scavenging in a turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle during the valve
diesel engine is accomplished __________. overlap period
D 526 Steam escaping from the boiler casing is a good a leaking tube
indication of __________.
B 527 The amount of sodium phosphate in treated boiler alkalinity test
water can be measured by a/an __________.
D 528 The color of the diesel engine detergent type lube 'worn out' oil
oil in an operating diesel engine is black, this
indicates __________.
B 529 The diameter of a piston is usually less at the facilitate the
crown than at the skirt, in order to __________. installation of piston
rings
B 530 The flame of a sulphur candle in the presence of pink

an ammonia leak will turn __________.

A 534 The plunger in a jerk pump is rotated until the No fuel will be
release port is uncovered. If the port remains delivered.
uncovered all of the time, which of the listed
operations will occur?
A 535 The programmed control system of an automatic the damper is not
auxiliary boiler will terminate the light off process sufficiently open
during the pre-purge period if air flow is not sensed
and __________.
A 536 The purpose of the separating nozzle in the dry steam from the
accumulator of a water-tube, coil-type, steam steam and water
generator is to separate __________. mixture
__________.
__________. and closed by
should __________.
C 541 Under normal operating conditions, the rudder is the manual trick wheel
hydraulically locked unless __________. is engaged for
steering

C 543 What is the best description of a multi-stage has one stepped
progressively stage
casing
A 544 What refractory material can be used in an area firebrick
directly expose to the highest heat in the furnace?
D 545 When a reciprocating pump is operating at wide opened

maximum speed, the cushioning valves should be
__________.
power
__________.
A 549 Which characteristic of fuel oil is the most Viscosity

significant when determining the temperature to
which the fuel oil must be heated for proper
atomization?
D 550 Which of the conditions listed would indicate a dirty Decreasing fuel oil
fuel oil strainer? temperature
engine?
oil system.

engine coupling.
A 555 Which of the listed bearing types is an example of Piston wrist pin
a solid bearing? bushing
C 557 Which of the tools listed is used to remove a boiler Swaging tool
tube from a header?
D 558 While making your rounds, you notice the main speed up the main
lube oil temperature to be higher than normal. To lube oil pump
remedy this situation, you should __________.
turbine increases
A 560 Zinc plates commonly found in refrigeration saltwater side of the

systems are located in the __________. condenser
C 562 A diesel engine cylinder head can crack as a result a leaking oil control
of __________. ring
__________.
slots
C 567 A vessel departed from point "A" at 1206 with a 1.04%
counter reading of 616729 and arrived at point "B"
with a counter reading of 731929 at 1148 the
following day. This vessel is equipped with a 20
foot 8 inch diameter propeller, with a pitch of 20
feet. The
D 568 After restoring the normal water level in a boiler immediately put the
following a high water casualty, you should boiler on the line
__________.
D 569 An accumulation of slag build up on the boiler I only
furnace floor will cause __________.
I. peeling of furnace brickwork
II. overheating of the furnace floor
A 571 At the start of your 4-hour watch, the reading of the RPM=136.36 ; 30, 000
revolution counter of the main engine is 996, 430. rev.
At the end of you watch the reading is 026, 430.
What is the average rpm. If the time will be
advanced 20 minutes, during the watch, What will
be the

__________. I. distributing water within the water
or mud drum II. increasing the end point of carry-
over
B 573 Circulation of water and the steam/water mixture large changes in
within a natural circulation boiler is retarded by steam density
__________.
B 574 Combustion of the fuel charge inside the engine of power stroke
the combustion chamber. Is called:
D 575 Diesel engine air start valve timing is controlled by engine operating
__________. speed
__________.
B 577 Engineering Control Centers for minimally attended satellite
machinery plants shall, in addition to the general telecommunications
alarm required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 alarm
B 578 Expansion tanks when used in a ships hot water 180°F to 212°F
heating system, may be of the open or closed type.
In a closed type system, what would be the normal
temperature range of the water?
B 579 For proper air temperature control in an air compressor suction

conditioning system using chilled water circulation, pressure
which condition should remain constant regardless
of load changed?
B 580 Heat exchanger used to heat the boiler feed water close condenser
by means of waste gas as it passes from the boiler
furnace to the stack.
gear, serve to __________. the fully loaded
condition thus
full torque
C 582 If a pressure drop does not exist across the this is a normal
superheater in a steaming boiler __________. condition

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 593 In a disk type centrifugal purifier, the bowl is worm wheel
mounted on the upper end of the __________.
__________.

__________.
__________.
__________.
__________.
A 602 One function of the disks, in a disk-type centrifugal minimize agitation of

purifier, is to divide the bowl space into many the oil-water mixture
separate passages to __________.

unit
rings
A 610 The FIRST thing to do to ensure that a refrigeration secure and tag the
unit will not start while undergoing repairs, is to electrical circuit
__________.
B 611 The highest loads applied to the diesel engine axial loads
crankshaft main bearings are __________.

during the prepurge period if air flow is not sensed
and __________.

__________.
and close by
should __________.
C 621 Under normal operating conditions, the rudder is the manual trick wheel
hydraulically locked unless __________. is engaged for
steering
C 622 Waterside grooving is usually very difficult to locate detection and

in a boiler tube before leakage occurs because confirmation of this
__________. type of corrosion
requires laboratory
examination
C 623 What is the best description of a multi-stage if has one stepped

progressively staged
casing
A 624 What pumps are normally used for fuel oil service? positive displacement
rotary
D 625 When a reciprocating pump is operating at wide opened
maximum speed, the cushioning valves should be
__________.
D 626 When fuel oil has seriously contaminated a diesel filter to remove the
engine lubricating oil, you should __________. fuel oil
D 627 When replacing tubes in a water-tube auxiliary stress relieved to

boiler, to eliminate the possibility of leaks at the ensure expansion
tube seats, the replacement tubes should be when rolled
__________.
B 628 When there is a flame failure in an automatically air supply is shut off
fired auxiliary boiler, the __________.

atomization?
B 631 Which of the following conditions is indicated by oil Excessive oil is stored
flowing through a lube oil gravity tank overflow in the gravity tank.
bulls-eye?
engine?
oil system.

engine coupling.
D 636 Which of the listed reciprocating pump parts control Moving tappets
the position of the pilot slide valve?
tube from a header?
turbine increases
A 640 Zinc plates commonly found in refrigeration saltwater side of the

systems are located in the __________. condenser
C 641 A centrifuge should satisfactorily remove which of Fuel oil
the listed substances from lube oil?
of __________. ring
__________.
B 644 A light brown haze from the boiler smoke stack dirty fuel atomizers
generally indicates____________.
D 646 A sprayer plate marked 32Y20, as used in a return burner tip marked 20
flow fuel oil system, should only be used with a/an
__________.
C 647 A vessel departed from point "A" at 1206 with a 1.04%
counter reading of 616729 and arrived at point "B"
with a counter reading of 731929 at 1148 the
following day. This vessel is equipped with a 20
foot 8 inch diameter propeller, with a pitch of 20
feet. The
__________.
furnace floor will cause __________. I. peeling of
furnace brickwork II. overheating of the furnace
floor
C 650 An increase in the concentration of total dissolved zero water hardness
solids in boiler water can result from __________.
A 651 At the beginning of the pre-purge period on an the damper is not

automatic auxiliary boiler equipped with a sufficiently opened
programmed control system, the unit will not restart
if airflow is not sensed and __________.
__________. I. distributing water within the water
or mud drum II. increasing the end point of carry-
over
__________.
A 654 Combustion knock will most likely occur as a result low ignition quality
of using a fuel with __________.
__________. speed
__________.
C 657 Engineering Control Centers for minimally attended gyrocompass system
machinery plants shall, in addition to the general alarm
B 658 Expansion of the tube bundle in a shell-and-tube packing and lantern

type cooler may be provided for by the rings
__________.
A 659 For optimum results, centrifugal purification of throughput
heavy fuel oil should be accomplished with the fuel
at the lowest practicable __________.
gear, serve to ________. the fully loaded
condition thus
full torque.
C 663 If an operating propulsion unit requires excessive vacuum leak in the

quantities of gland sealing steam, you should condenser shell
suspect a __________.
B 664 If the compensating needle valve of a hydraulic have a larger than
governor is opened more than necessary the normal dead band
governor will __________.
A 666 If you are notified that one of the turbine bearings Immediately reduce
is overheated, which of the following actions should speed.
you take first as the watch engineer?

this pump?
D 668 If you have a duplex single acting reciprocating 672 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 5" stroke, and operating with
an 88% volumetric efficiency, what is the capacity
of this pump?
superheater, the superheater tubes are located from the furnace
__________.
__________.
B 675 In a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the process of piston nears and
scavenging begins as the __________. passes TDC
A 676 In automatic combustion control systems, biasing
increasing or decreasing a loading pressure by a
set amount is called __________.
__________.
B 678 Insufficient combustion air supply to the furnace the fires to sputter
would cause __________.
__________.
__________.

crown

unit
rings
A 690 The FIRST thing to do to ensure that a refrigeration secure and tag the
unit will not start while undergoing repairs, is to electrical circuit
__________.
B 692 The magnetic lock between the armature and field controlled engine
in an electromagnetic coupling is established by speed
__________.
B 693 The most common diesel engine fuel system incorrect adjustments
problems are caused by __________.
during the prepurge period if air flow is not sensed
and __________.
A 697 The shaft sleeves have recently been replaced on the shaft sleeve "O"
a centrifugal salt water service pump. The packing ring seals were not
gland is now drawn tightly up against the casing. installed
Despite the use of standard procedures to tighten
the packing gland, water continues to pour out alon
D 698 The thermal bulb of an expansion valve that is installed on the bottom
attached to the evaporator tail coil should be of the suction line
__________.
C 699 Thermocouple pyrometers are used on large, main cooling water leaving
propulsion diesel engines to indicate the each cylinder
temperature of the __________.
B 700 To properly clean a burner tip, you should use light sand blast grit
__________.
D 701 Under normal operating conditions, the main metal particles
source of crankcase oil contamination is attributed loosened by wear
to __________.
requires laboratory
examination
C 703 What is the average piston speed of a seven- 2.8 m/sec

cylinder, two-stroke/cycle diesel engine with a 580
mm bore and a 1700 mm stroke operating at 100
RPM?
C 704 What provides boiler water circulation to the risers
waterwall tubes?
C 705 When a P-tank has been properly emptied, the increase to 3-5 psi
tank pressure will immediately __________.

__________.

atomization?
bull's eye?
engine?
oil system.
B 714 Which of the following statements represents an Greater purity of

advantage of a triple-effect submerged tube distillate
evaporator compared to a single-effect submerged
tube evaporator?
D 716 Which of the listed reciprocating pump parts control Moving tappets
the position of the pilot slide valve?
tube from a header?
D 719 Why do OSV's with a liquid mud system generally To increase the
have more than two tanks? quantity of mud
carried.
C 720 Your vessel is about to begin maneuvering, in used a higher than

order to carry out easy restarting of a large heavy normal cranking speed
fuel diesel engine that has been stopped for some
time, you should have __________.
of __________. ring
A 723 A fixed orifice plate is generally installed in the live reduce pressure
steam supply to a flash evaporator. One of the fluctuations of the
functions of this orifice is to control the quantity of steam supply in the
the supplied steam. A second function is to salt water feed heater
__________.
B 724 A leaky fuel oil heater relief valve could be sludge tank level
indicated by an increase in the __________.
C 725 A P-type trap and drain is used __________. for all lavatory sink
installations, as no
other drain type is
useable
__________.
C 727 A vertical shaft having a rudder attached to its rudder frame
lower end and having a yoke, quadrant, or tiller
fitted to its upper portion by which it may be
turned, is the __________.
__________.
furnace floor will cause __________. I. peeling of
furnace brickwork II. overheating of the furnace
floor
A 731 At the beginning of the prepurge period on an the damper is not

B 732 Bluish smoke in the exhaust of an operating diesel an overheated engine
engine can be caused by __________.
__________.
__________. speed
D 736 Due to excessive water in the fuel, a diesel engine fuel pumps
fails to start. Before the engine can be started, the
water must be removed from the __________.

B 738 Expansion of the tube bundle in a shell-and-tube packing and lantern

type cooler may be provided for by the rings
__________.
condition thus
full torque.

suspect a __________.
B 745 If the manufacturer advises of a normal lube oil 6.4 gallons (24.23 L)
consumption for a 4000 horsepower (2982.8 kW)
diesel engine to be .0001 gal/hp-hr, (.5076 mL/kW-
hr), how much oil should the engine consume in
one 24 hour period if operated at full load?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
an 88% volumetric efficiency, what is the capacity
of this pump?
C 754 In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the volume compression ratio
of air intake is directly affected by engine
__________.
B 757 In steam turbine main engine installations, how are They are of the single
the main reduction gear bearings identical to other casting type bearing.
radial bearings?
B 759 Leaking valves in an air compressor can be caused excessive discharge
by_______________. pressure
B 760 Many diesel engines have pistons with concave decrease air
heads to __________. turbulence and
improve fuel mixing
A 761 Oil or scale deposits on boiler tube walls will cause those tubes to
__________. overheat
C 763 Piston compression rings used in a diesel engine transfer heat from the
function to __________. cylinder to the piston
C 764 Radial thrust developed in high pressure centrifugal single volutes

pumps can be eliminated by the use of
__________.
A 765 Scavenging in a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine last part of the exhaust
occurs during the __________. stroke, and the first
part of the intake
stroke
B 766 Steam drum water level indicators must be lower level than exists
calibrated to compensate for density differences in the drum with the
between the indicated drum water level, and the error becoming
actual drum water level. If no compensation is greater as the drum
made, the indicator will show a __________. pressure decreases
C 767 The amount of refrigerant in a storage cylinder is pressure

measured by __________.
B 768 The closing of the exhaust valves used on a mechanical push rods
modern, large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel
engine may be directly provided by __________.
A 769 The diameter of a dummy piston installed in a rotor design and the
reaction turbine is determined by __________. amount of thrust to be
counteracted
C 770 The first step when starting to set the slide valves open the relief valve to
on a duplex pump is to _________ prevent accidental
starting
A 772 The machinery that cannot be started inside the auxiliary boiler
control room in an automated vessel is the.
B 773 The most common contaminate of governor moisture
hydraulic fluid is __________.
B 774 The plugging of an excessive number of high superheater
superheater tubes will result in __________. outlet temperature
D 775 The process of supplying a diesel engine cylinder engine displacement
with air at a pressure greater than atmospheric is
called __________.
B 776 The purpose of the sentinel valve installed on a warn the engineer of
turbine casing is to __________. back flow of steam
from the exhaust trunk
A 777 The shaft sleeves have recently been replaced on the shaft sleeve "O"
a centrifugal salt water service pump. The packing ring seals were not
gland is now drawn tightly up against the casing. installed
Despite the use of standard procedures to tighten
the packing gland, water continues to pour out alon
D 778 The thermal bulb of an expansion valve that is installed on the bottom
attached to the evaporator tail coil should be of the suction line
__________.
__________.
source of crankcase oil contamination is attributed loosened by wear
to __________.
requires laboratory
examination

RPM?
B 784 What property of auxiliary boiler water onboard that pH
will be greatly affected if there is plenty of salt
concentration in it?
C 785 When a P-tank has been properly emptied, the increase to 3-5 psi
tank pressure will immediately __________.

__________.
C 789 Which can of lubricant is used reciprocating pump engine oil

rods?
D 790 Which of the conditions listed would cause the An increase in sea
stern tube lube oil head tank level to decrease? water temperature.
bull's eye?
D 792 Which of the following methods is normally used to A room thermostat
control the individual room temperature with an air activates an electric
conditioning system using a chilled water heater at each
circulation system? individual chilled air
outlet when
necessary.
B 793 Which of the following statements about pump In order for a fluid to
operations is NOT a correct statement? be pumped, a fluid
must be made to flow.
B 794 Which of the following statements represents an Greater purity of

advantage of a triple-effect submerged tube distillate
evaporator compared to a single-effect submerged
tube evaporator?
C 795 Which of the listed bearing installations is Crankshaft journal
subjected to swinging motion?
B 796 Which of the listed reasons is the most likely cause Missing filter segment
of a sudden drop in compression pressure in one of an intake filter
diesel engine cylinder?
A 797 Which of the test pressures listed is considered to 250 psi
be satisfactory when conducting a hydrostatic test
on a desuperheater, which has undergone a
welding repair, and has been reinstalled in a boiler
having a MAWP of 900 psi?
B 798 While making engine room rounds at sea, you turbine is operating at
observe excessive steam leaking from the forward low speed
gland on the high pressure turbine. This may
indicate that the __________.
D 799 Why do OSV's with a liquid mud system generally To increase the
have more than two tanks? quantity of mud
carried.

C 802 A diesel engine cylinder has a swept volume of 135 12.5 : 1
cubic inches and a clearance volume of 10 cubic
inches at top dead center. What is the
compression ratio of the engine cylinder?
A 803 A fixed orifice plate is generally installed in the live reduce pressure
steam supply to a flash evaporator. One of the fluctuations of the
functions of this orifice is to control the quantity of steam supply in the
the supplied steam. A second function is to salt water feed heater
__________.
C 805 A P-type trap and drain is used __________. for all lavatory sink
installations, as no
other drain type is
useable
__________.
C 807 A vertical shaft having a rudder attached to its rudder frame
lower end and having a yoke, quadrant, or tiller
fitted to its upper portion by which it may be
turned, is the __________.
D 808 After removing an old set of rings, which of the Improper lubrication
following conditions is indicated if a bright spot is
found on each end of a broken piston ring?
A 809 An accumulation of carbon on one of its read low for that
thermocouples of an exhaust gas pyrometer will location due to the
__________. insulation effect of the
deposits
A 811 At the beginning of the prepurge period on an the damper is not

C 813 Circulation of boiler water to the water wall tubes is water screen tubes
maintained by the __________.
C 815 Diesel engine air start system check valves are an air start cam
opened by __________.
C 818 Expansion and contraction of a propulsion turbine expansion bolts at the

casing due to changes in operating temperature, base of the steam line
are normally compensated by __________.

D 820 Heat exchanger tubes can be protected against metallic packing on
erosion and abrasion by the use of __________. the inlet end
condition thus
full torque.
C 822 If a motor driven air compressor fails to start, it may leaking discharge
be due to a . valve
suspect a __________.
A 825 If the main turbine bearing lube oil pressure drops notify bridge and crash
to 'zero' and cannot be restored immediately, you stop the engine
should __________.
A 827 If you have a duplex double acting reciprocating 38 gpm

pump making 160 strokes/minute with 3" diameter
cylinder, and a 4" stroke with 97% volumetric
efficiency, what is the capacity of this pump?

this pump?
this pump?
B 830 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 108 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
C 832 In a boiler automation system, if a burner fuel oil wedge the valve in the
solenoid valve continually trips closed under open position and
normal steaming conditions, you should report it to the chief
__________. engineer
D 833 In a direct-type, multi-reefer chamber R-12 pressurestat

refrigeration system, the compressor is made to
cycle on and off by the .
__________.
radial bearings?
by_______________. pressure
improve fuel mixing
C 842 One function of the desuperheater installed in a raise the temperature
boiler steam drum is to __________. of the steam in the dry
pipe
C 844 Radial thrust developed in high pressure centrifugal single volutes
pumps can be eliminated by the use of
__________.
part of the intake
stroke
C 847 The amount of refrigerant in a storage cylinder is pressure

counteracted
C 850 The first step when resetting the slide valves on a position the steam
duplex reciprocating pump is to __________. pistons on 3/4 stroke
B 851 The highest indicated lube oil pressure in a diesel engine is running at its
engine should be expected when the __________. highest allowable
temperature
B 852 The machinery operating features are designed to Lubrication of moving

help conserve energy. One of these will NOT parts
contribute to energy conservation?
called __________.
A 857 The shaft cooling of a pump is prevented from key

rotating on the shaft by a
B 858 The thermal bulb for a thermal expansion valve distilled water
used in a refrigeration system is usually charged
with __________.
__________.
source of crankcase oil contamination in medium loosened by wear
speed diesel engines is attributed to __________.
D 862 Waterside abrasion of boiler tubes can be caused entrained impurities in

by __________. the boiler water
RPM?
B 864 What procedures should you do before blowing decrease the boiler
tubes in a boiler equipped with steam soot water level
blowers?
A 865 When a propulsion boiler is removed from service Reduce the probability
for an extended period, why should the firesides be of corrosion.
thoroughly dried after water washing?
C 866 When fuel is injected too early in the injection high fuel economy
cycle, it may cause the engine to have
__________.
A 867 When replacing packing rings in the stuffing boxes square
of reciprocating pump piston rods, the ends of the
rings should be cut __________.
A 868 When there is a crackling noise coming from a excessive suction lift
centrifugal pump housing it is an indication of:
D 869 Which can be considered as a drop-in replacement R-500
refrigerant?
A 871 Which of the following conditions is indicated by an The furnace brickwork

external bulge or bowed area of the boiler furnace has collapsed in that
wall? area.
D 872 Which of the following methods is normally used to A room thermostat
control the individual room temperature with an air activates an electric
conditioning system using a chilled water heater at each
circulation system? individual chilled air
outlet when
necessary.
B 873 Which of the following statements about pump In order for a fluid to
operations is NOT a correct statement? be pumped, a fluid
must be made to flow.
D 874 Which of the following statements regarding In any refrigeration

refrigeration systems is/are true? system, oil and
refrigerant are always
present.
A 879 Why do most temperature control valves in diesel Changing the rate of
engine closed freshwater cooling systems vary the flow in the jackets
flow of jacket water through the cooler instead of could cause localized
through the engine? hot spots.

B 881 A centrifugal pump, normally operated under a The pump motor will
positive suction head, has its impeller replaced by electrically trip off the
one with a larger suction eye. What effect will this line.
change have on the pump?

D 883 A first stage unloader installed in a low pressure air overheating of the
compressor is unable to completely retract. This discharge valve
will result in __________.
A 885 A 'P-tank', as used aboard oilfield supply boats is a pressurized vessel
__________. designed to carry dry
pulverized materials
A 886 A solenoid-operated distillate three-way valve is distillate salinity is

installed in the discharge line between the distilling excessive
plant and the potable water tanks. This valve will
trip and dump the distillate discharge if the
__________.
B 887 A vent line is provided on each water box of the I only
main condenser in order to prevent __________.
I. insufficient head pressure being developed on

the circulating pump discharge
II. inadequate heat transfer from developing due to
air bound tubes
deposits
C 890 An increase in the air inlet manifold pressure of a decrease in maximum
diesel engine will result in a/an __________. cylinder pressure
D 891 At the beginning of a cool down period for a remain the same, with
multibox refrigeration system, the operating a decrease in suction
conditions of the system would require the flow rate pressure
of refrigerant circulating in the system to
_________.
A 894 Combustion knock occurring in a diesel engine can low coolant
be caused by __________. temperature
opened by __________.

are normally compensated by _______.
D 899 For optimum noncondensable gas removal from a the salt water feed
low pressure evaporator, the air ejector suction is heater shell
usually taken directly from __________.
D 900 Heat exchanger tubes can be protected against metallic packing on

erosion and abrasion by the use of __________. the inlet end
condition thus
full torque.
B 902 If a major flareback occurs to a boiler, which of the Secure the forced
following actions should be immediately taken? draft fan.
B 903 If an operating bilge pump is developing good The wearing rings are
vacuum, but is unable to discharge any water, excessively worn.
which of the following problems is the most
probable cause?
D 904 If the combustion control system of an low stern pressure
automatically fired boiler fails to restart from the
normal shut-down mode, you should check for
a/an_____________.
should __________.
C 906 If you are given in order of adding hydraulic fluid to add any oil that has
a mooring winch and you are not sure what type of the same viscosity as
fluid to use,you should: the hydraulic fluid

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 913 In a direct expansion type multi-box refrigeration pressurestat

system, the compressor is set up to cycle on and
off by the __________.
__________.
C 915 In a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the exhaust exhaust manifold
gases are expelled from the cylinder by the
__________.
B 916 In automated boiler operations, a dirty flame increased fuel oil
scanner will most likely result in __________. consumption
radial bearings?
A 918 Insufficient combustion air supply to a boiler low superheater
furnace can cause __________. temperature
by ___________ pressure
improve fuel mixing
pipe
D 924 Radial cracks have developed in the castable a need for plastic
refractory of the burner cones after the first firing firebrick patchwork
since the installation of new furnace front
refractory. This is an indication of __________.
part of the intake
stroke
D 927 The amount of oil consumed by a return flow-type supply meter reading
fuel atomization system, fitted with both supply and only
return meters, can be determined by the
__________.
counteracted
C 930 The first step when resetting the slide valves on a position the steam
duplex reciprocating pump is to __________. pistons on 3/4 stroke
temperature
B 932 The machinery operating features are designed to Lubrication of moving

help conserve energy. One of these will NOT parts
called __________.
A 937 The set point pressure at which the first boiler maximum steam drum
safety valve is to lift is the __________. pressure
B 938 The thermal bulb for a thermal expansion valve distilled water
used in a refrigeration system is usually charged
with __________.
B 939 Thermal efficiency refers to heat engines and is the input to the output
ration of
B 940 To properly blowdown a boiler gage glass, you blow through the top
should __________. (steam) connection
first
D 941 Under normal operating conditions, the highest first stage

temperature and pressure conditions existing for
flash-type evaporators will occur in the
__________.
B 943 What is the average piston speed of a five cylinder 645 ft/min (196
low- speed engine with a bore of 29.5 inches (75 m/min)
cm), a stroke of 63 inches (160 cm), and a rated
speed of 123 RPM?
B 944 What procedures should you do before blowing decrease the boiler
tubes in a boiler equipped with steam soot water level
blowers?
thoroughly cleaned and dried?
__________.
A 947 When replacing packing rings in the stuffing boxes square
of reciprocating pump piston rods, the ends of the
rings should be cut __________.
A 948 When there is a constant hissing sound at the lack of refrigerant
thermal expansion valve it indicates:
D 949 Which can be considered as a drop-in replacement R-500

refrigerant?
wall? area.
C 952 Which of the following methods applies to how a Centrifugal force

vacuum is created by a jet pump or an eductor? converted into
potential energy.
C 953 Which of the following statements about gravity Any lube oil pump
type lube oil systems is correct? failure causes
immediate damage to
turbine bearings.
D 954 Which of the following statements regarding In any refrigeration
refrigeration systems is/are true? system, oil and
refrigerant are always
present.
D 960 Your vessel has received a refrigeration container Saturday at 0012

of 16 long tons of cabbage, loaded at 1700 hours hours.
on Friday, with a beginning temperature of 80°F.
At what time on Saturday will the box theoretically
reach its set point temperature of 50°F, assuming
th
B 961 A centrifugal pump, normally operated under a The pump motor will
positive suction head, has its impeller replaced by electrically trip off the
one with a larger suction eye. What effect will this line.
change have on the pump?
D 963 A first stage unloader installed in a low pressure air overheating of the
compressor is unable to completely retract. This discharge valve
will result in __________.
B 964 A leaking suction valve in the second stage of a second-stage
two-stage, high pressure air compressor can cause discharge pressure
excessively high __________
A 965 A 'P-tank', as used aboard oilfield supply boats is a pressurized vessel
__________. designed to carry dry
pulverized materials
A 966 A solenoid-operated distillate three-way valve is distillate salinity is

installed in the discharge line between the distilling excessive
plant and the potable water tanks. This valve will
trip and dump the distillate discharge if the
__________.
main condenser in order to prevent __________. I.
insufficent head pressure being developed on the
circulating pump discharge II. inadequate heat
transfer from developing during normal operation
deposits
D 971 At the beginning of a cool down period for a remain the same, with
multibox refrigeration system, the operating a decrease in suction
conditions of the system would require the flow rate pressure
of refrigerant circulating in the system to
_________.
D 972 Blowing down a water wall header while steaming excessive strain on
a boiler at a high firing rate could result in boiler blow down lines
__________.
D 974 Combustion knock occurring in a diesel engine can excessive fuel
be caused by __________. penetration
opened by __________.
B 976 Dual electro-hydraulic steering units usually with both pumps on

operate _________________ line at the same time

are normally compensated by _______.
D 979 For optimum noncondensable gas removal from a the salt water feed
low pressure evaporator, the air ejector suction is heater shell
usually taken directly from __________.
D 980 Heat damage to fuel injection nozzles on small employing fuel oil as a
high-speed diesel engines, can be prevented by cooling medium
__________.
D 981 Hydraulic starters are installed on many lifeboat hydraulic starters are
diesel engines instead of comparable air start the least expensive of
systems, because __________. all starting systems
B 983 If an operating bilge pump is developing good The wearing rings are
vacuum, but is unable to discharge any water, excessively worn.
which of the following problems is the most
probable cause?
A 984 If the combustion control system of an faulty photocell
automatically fired auxiliary boiler fails to sustain detector
burner ignition after a normal shutdown, you should
check for a/an __________.
should __________.
D 986 If while filling the boiler a newly installed gasket on coat the gasket with
a water-tube handhole plate weeps, you should graphite
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 993 In a direct expansion type multi-box refrigeration pressurestat

system, the compressor is set up to cycle on and
off by the __________.
C 994 In a natural aspirated 4 cycle diesel engine the 180o
exhaust valve is open in the cycle for a period of
__________.
A 997 In steam turbine and reduction gear units, lube oil lube oil pumps and
coolers installed in the lube oil system are located gravity tanks
between the __________.
B 999 Leaking valves in an air compressor can be a result excessive discharge
of __________. pressure
C 1000 Many diesel engine exhaust valves are being provide added wear
constructed with hollow stems filled with sodium in protection against
order to __________. today's corrosive
quality of fuel
C 1001 Oil is added to a Freon compressor by: pouring through oil
hole in base

pipe
B 1003 Piston area, multiplied by piston stroke, multiplied brake horsepower
by number of cylinders, equals engine
__________.
B 1005 Scavenging air pressure is provided to the steam I only
soot blowers to __________.
I. keep steam from accumulating in the soot

blowing element while another element is being
operated
II. prevent corrosive combustion gases from
entering the elements when the
B 1006 Steam drains from the potable water system hot deaerating feed water
water heater would be collected in the heater
__________.
__________.
B 1008 The clearance volume for a single stage top of the piston and
compressor is defined as the space created bottom side of head,
between the __________. with the piston at
BDC
D 1009 The dew point of air is reached when the wet bulb twice the dry bulb
temperature is __________. temperature
A 1010 The FIRST step in breaking vacuum on a main secure the steam to
turbine unit should be to __________. the main air ejector
temperature
D 1012 The lubrication principal used by the Kingsbury cylinder-shaped oil film
thrust bearing is _________.
A 1013 The most common cause of scale formation in an concentrations of
auxiliary boiler is __________. calcium sulfate in the
boiler water
B 1015 The process of scavenging a two-stroke/cycle improve fuel flow
diesel engine serves to __________. volume
D 1016 The purpose of the safety relief valves installed on relieve excess fuel oil
an auxiliary boiler is to __________. pressure during the
'off' fire cycle
D 1018 The theoretical suction lift of a pump at sea level 0.14 meter
with water at 15 degrees is
A 1019 There is a fusible plug installed on a scrotch boiler? at or near the center of
the crown sheet of the
combustion chamber
B 1020 To properly blowdown a boiler gage glass, you blow through the top
first
D 1021 Under normal operating conditions, the highest first stage

temperature and pressure conditions existing for
flash-type evaporators will occur in the
__________.
speed of 123 RPM?
A 1024 what procedure must be carried out in order to while the pump is
prevent overheating and scoring of the pump shaft running tighten the
after re-packing the stuffing box? packing in small
increments
thoroughly cleaned and dried?
__________.
B 1027 When replacing a thermostatic expansion valve apply a light film of oil
sensing bulb, it is necessary to __________. to increase heat
transfer
B 1028 When the vessel's steering wheel on the navigation proportional band
bridge is turned, the difference existing between
the position of the wheel and that of the rudder is
known as __________.
C 1029 Which boiler stack smoke condition indicates black haze
efficient combustion?
C 1030 Which of the conditions listed would cause Improper fuel rack
simultaneous high cylinder firing pressure and low positioning.
exhaust temperature?
wall? area.
C 1032 Which of the following methods applies to how a Centrifugal force

vacuum is created by a jet pump or an eductor? converted into
potential energy.
immediate damage to
turbine bearings.
D 1034 Which of the following statements regarding low A relatively large
pressure, reciprocating, air compressor valves is cylinder clearance
correct? space is required for
the valves.
B 1035 Which of the listed adjustments must be made to a Increase the

naturally aspirated four-stroke/cycle diesel engine if compression ratio.
a turbocharger is to be installed?
B 1036 Which of the listed reasons could cause frost to Shortage of refrigerant
form on the suction line of a refrigeration in the system.
compressor?
D 1037 Which of the terms listed represents the ratio Air/fuel ratio
between the highest and lowest fuel oil pressure at
which the burners will remain ignited?
D 1038 While making a round of the engine room, the oil in cold running of the
all of the main engine bearing sight glasses bearing
appears to be milky. The probable cause is
__________.
D 1040 Your vessel has received a refrigeration container Saturday at 0012

of 16 long tons of cabbage, loaded at 1700 hours hours.
on Friday, with a beginning temperature of 80°F.
At what time on Saturday will the box theoretically
reach its set point temperature of 50°F, assuming
th
A 1041 A centrifugal pump with a double volute casing be less susceptible to

operated at greater than design capacity, will shaft deflection than a
__________. similar pump with a
single volute casing
operated under the
same conditions
D 1042 A diesel engine cylinder has a swept volume of 12.5 : 1

130.5 cubic inches and a clearance volume of 9.0
cubic inches at top dead center. What is the
D 1043 A firebox explosion in an automatically fired excessive purging
auxiliary boiler may be the result of __________. before lighting off
B 1044 A leaking suction valve in the second stage of a second stage

two stage, high pressure, air compressor can discharge pressure
cause excessively high __________.
C 1045 A P-tank system __________. is designed to transfer
thick viscous liquids
B 1046 A solenoid valve used in a refrigeration system with the axis of the
should be installed __________. solenoid horizontal,
sensing temperature
of the box, and
upstream of the
thermal expansion
valve

transfer from developing during normal operation
B 1048 After properly lining up the main propulsion turbine ahead throttle valve
for warm up, steam should first be admitted to the
rotor through the __________.
A 1049 An acceptable method for measuring the applied torque wrench
rotational force when tightening connecting rod and
main bearing bolts, is to use a __________.

B 1051 At rated engine load and RPM, the diesel engine belt drive
turbocharger is powered by __________.
a boiler at a high firing rate could result in boiler blowdown lines
__________.
B 1053 Circulation in a water-tube boiler is caused by the area and length of the
difference in the __________. water-tubes
B 1055 Dichlorodifluoromethane when vaporized in the carbon dioxide gas
presence of an open flame, will form __________.

operate __________. line at the same time
C 1058 Exhaust valve openings in a two-cycle diesel increase back

engine cylinder head are made as large as pressure during the
practical to __________. exhaust process
D 1059 For most multi-box refrigeration systems, the liquid before the compressor
line sight glass would be located ______. suction line
__________.
B 1063 If an operating auxiliary boiler has a water pH bottom blow the boiler
reading of 7, you should __________.
D 1065 If the main propulsion turbine begins to vibrate open the throttle wider
severely while you are increasing speed, you to pass through the
should __________. critical speed
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 1072 In a Bendix starter drive, the pinion engagement Bendix spring
with the flywheel ring gear is initiated by pressure
__________.
D 1073 In a direct expansion type cargo refrigeration hand expansion valve
system, a box is normally changed from chill to
freeze by adjusting the __________.
A 1074 In a multistage reaction turbine, the dummy piston counteract rotor axial
and cylinder function to __________. thrust

__________.
B 1079 Leaking valves in an air compressor can be a result excessive discharge
of __________. pressure
quality of fuel
C 1081 Oil in the contaminated drain inspection tank a defective relief valve
results from __________. on the fuel oil heater
B 1082 One function of the air receiver in a compressed air dry the air discharged
system is to __________. from the intercooler

__________.
soot blowers to __________. I. keep steam from
accumulating in the soot blowing element while
another element is being operated II. prevent
corrosive combustion gases from entering the
elements when the
B 1086 Steam drains from the potable water system hot deaerating feedwater
__________.
__________.
B 1088 The clearance volume for a single stage top of the piston and
compressor is defined as the space created bottom side of head,
between the __________. with the piston at
BDC
D 1089 The dew point of air is reached when the wet bulb twice the dry bulb
A 1091 The highest indicated lube oil pressure in a diesel cold at idle
engine should be expected when the engine oil is
_____________.
D 1092 The lubrication principal used by the Kingsbury cylinder-shaped oil film
thrust bearing is _________.
boiler water
C 1094 The piston wrist pin used in some diesel engine piston relief groove
pistons is prevented from contacting the cylinder
wall by a __________.
'off' fire cycle
C 1098 The theoretical minimum compression ratio 8:1
necessary to ensure compression ignition in a
direct injection diesel engine is ___________.
B 1099 Theoretically, which of the following should be crankcase oil level
given due consideration before starting a diesel
engine?
B 1100 To properly blow down a boiler gauge glass, you blow through the top
should_______________. (steam) connection
first
A 1101 Under normal operating conditions, a drop in the decrease in

steam temperature leaving an uncontrolled combustion gas
interdeck superheater could be caused by a velocity through the
__________. superheater
B 1102 Waterboxes on main condensers are vented to prevent excessive
__________. pressure on tube
sheets
speed of 123 RPM?
A 1104 What preventative maintenance should be done Drain the accumulated
frequently to diesel engine starting air receivers? moisture.
D 1105 When a piston is removed from a diesel engine for scoring
maintenance, the piston should be examined for
__________.
D 1106 When fuel is injected late into a diesel engine the exhaust will be
cylinder, __________. clear
B 1107 When replacing a thermostatic expansion valve apply a light film of oil
sensing bulb, it is necessary to __________. to increase heat
transfer
B 1108 When the vessel's steering wheel on the navigation proportional band
bridge is turned, the difference existing between
the position of the wheel and that of the rudder is
known as __________.
C 1109 Which boiler stack smoke condition indicates black haze
efficient combustion?
D 1111 Which of the following conditions indicates the Water discharging
dilution of diesel engine lube oil by fuel oil? from the waste water
outlet of the lube oil
purifier.
C 1112 Which of the following maybe the possible cause high inlet air pressure
for a fouled turbocharger compressor inlet screen
or filter?
immediate damage to
turbine bearings.
D 1114 Which of the following statements regarding low A relatively large
pressure, reciprocating, air compressor valves is cylinder clearance
correct? space is required for
the valves.
C 1115 Which of the listed actions should be carried out The valve must be
with the superheater vent valve during the time wide open all the time
steam is being raised in a boiler? until the boiler is on
the line.
B 1116 Which of the listed reasons could cause frost to Shortage of refrigerant
form on the suction line of a refrigeration in the system.
compressor?
__________.
engine closed freshwater cooling systems bypass flow in the jackets
the flow of jacket water around the cooler instead could cause localized
of around the engine? hot spots.
A 1120 Your ship has steamed 2061 miles at 24 knots 425 tons
using 850 tons of fuel oil. The distance remaining
to your next port is 1645 miles. If you decrease
speed to 19 knots, how much fuel will be used to
reach that port?
A 1121 A centrifugal pump with a double volute casing be less susceptible to
operated at greater than design capacity, will shaft deflection than a
__________. similar pump with a
single volute casing
operated under the
same conditions
A 1122 A diesel engine cylinder has a swept volume of 125 10 cubic inches
cubic inches and a compression ratio of 13.5 to 1.
What is the clearance volume in the cylinder at top
dead center?
B 1124 A leaking suction valve in the second stage of a second stage

two stage, high pressure, air compressor can discharge pressure
cause excessively high __________.
C 1125 A P-tank system __________. is designed to transfer
thick viscous liquids
B 1126 A solenoid valve used in a refrigeration system with the axis of the
should be installed __________. solenoid horizontal,
sensing temperature
of the box, and
upstream of the
thermal expansion
valve
transfer from developing due to air bound tubes
B 1128 After patching refractory with plastic firebrick, holes prevent spalling
are poked in the patch on 1 1/2 inch centers in
order to __________.
A 1129 An acceptable means of tightening connecting rod I only
and main bearing cap bolts is to measure the
__________.
I. torque applied to each nut and bolt assembly

II. stretch of each nut before and after tightening
B 1130 An increase in rotor clearances in a rotary pump increase discharge

will __________. pressure
a boiler at a high firing rate could result in boiler blowdown lines
__________.
B 1135 Dichlorodifluoromethane when vaporized in the carbon dioxide gas
presence of an open flame, will form __________.

operate __________. line at the same time

D 1139 For most multi-box refrigeration systems, the liquid before the compressor
line sight glass would be located ______. suction line
__________.
C 1142 If a main propulsion diesel engine hunts adjust the idle speed
excessively at idle speed, you should __________. control

__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 1152 In a ballast system, combined or separate main for may be provided
suction and discharge____________.
D 1153 In a direct expansion type cargo refrigeration hand expansion valve
system, a box is normally changed from chill to
freeze by adjusting the __________.
A 1154 In a multistage reaction turbine, the dummy piston reduce axial thrust
and cylinder function to __________.
C 1155 In a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the camshaft twice the crankshaft

rotates at __________. speed
A 1156 In any governor there is small range of speed in friction in the governor
which no governor action occurs. This speed range linkage and control
is called the governor dead and is caused by valve
.
C 1158 Insufficient air for combustion in a boiler furnace white incandescent
could result in a __________. flame
D 1159 Leaking valves in a low pressure, reciprocating, air excessive compressor
compressor can result from __________. discharge pressure
quality of fuel
C 1161 Oil in added to a Freon compressor by: pouring through oil

hole in base
B 1162 One function of the air receiver in a compressed air dry the air discharged
system is to __________. from the intercooler

__________.
A 1164 R-134A is normally the replacement for which older R-12
type of refrigerant?
soot blowers to __________. I. keep steam from
accumulating in the soot blowing element while
another element is being operated II. prevent
corrosive combustion gases from entering the
elements when the
B 1166 Steam drains from the potable water system hot deaerating feedwater
__________.
B 1167 The amount of oil atomized by the return flow amount of air admitted
variable capacity atomizer, used with some to the atomizer
automatically fired boilers, is controlled by the
__________.
C 1168 The classification of most boilers is according operating pressure
to__________________.
A 1169 The dew point is reached when the wet bulb equal to the dry bulb
_________.
A 1172 The lubrication oil in the sump of a secured reduce absorption of
refrigeration compressor is heated to __________. refrigerant by the oil

boiler water
wall by a __________.
'off' fire cycle
B 1177 The service life of a worn aluminum piston for an turning down the
auxiliary diesel, for which no spares are readily piston skirt to
available, can be extended by __________. concentric values
B 1178 The theoretical minimum compression ratio 10 : 1

direct injection diesel engine is __________.
A 1179 Theoretically which of the following would improve after cooling air intake
the performance of a turbo-charged engine?
B 1180 To properly blow down a boiler gauge glass, you blow through the top
should_______________. (steam) connection
first

sheets
D 1183 What is the average piston speed of a 4 cycle 450 ft/min
diesel engine with a 12 inch stroke, operating at
900 RPM?
B 1184 What precaution would be undertaken in an increase the water
automated controlled combustion in the Y2K level
system?
__________.
D 1187 When replacing a steam pressure reducing valve, Maximum and

what information is required for the selection? minimum inlet
pressures
A 1188 When the turbo-charging pressure is lower than the turbocharger air is
normal the possible cause is: filter is dirty
accounting for
pressure loss
B 1189 Which bearing shaft will receive the greatest load in Lower haft of the
a two stroke cycle engine? piston pin bearing in
the connecting rod
purifier.
C 1192 Which of the following manufacturing methods is Cold rolled
recommended for diesel engine fuel injection line
piping?
A 1193 Which of the following statements about boilers is A hot boiler will
correct? continue to generate
steam after the fires
are secured.
C 1194 Which of the following statements pertains to There shall be a
propulsion engines with bores exceeding 200 mm? means to display the
cooling water outlet
temperature of each
cylinder.
the line.
A 1196 Which of the listed pumps is NOT a positive Centrifugal

displacement pump?
__________.
reach that port?
C 1201 A centrifugal pump vibrates excessively. Upon Drill holes through the
disassembly you find that the impeller is out of heavy side of the
balance. You have no spare. You should impeller until it
. balance
dead center?
A 1204 A leaking steam trap located in the return lines drain tank steaming
from a heating system is indicated by excessive
__________.
C 1205 A 'P-tank' as used aboard oilfield supply boats is a pressure vessel
__________. designed to transport
liquid drill mud
C 1206 A solenoid valve in the boiler fuel oil supply line will main turbine throttle
close when the __________. valve is closed
transfer from developing due to air bound tubes
order to __________.
C 1209 An acceptable means of tightening connecting rod I only
__________.
I. torque applied to each nut and bolt assembly

II. stretch of each bolt after tightening
B 1210 An increase in rotor clearances in a rotary pump increase discharge

D 1212 Blisters developing on boiler tubes can be caused air in the feed water
by __________.
C 1214 Combustion knock can occur in the cylinders of a a shortened ignition
diesel engine under any condition permitting delay period
__________.
B 1215 Devices which utilize the rapid flow of a fluid to mixed flow pumps
entrain another fluid and thereby move it from one
place to another are called __________.
C 1216 Dring seven-day period, the minimum standard rest 50 hours
of an officer in charge of the engineering watch
must be _.
D 1217 Engine protection by means of an alarm or temperature
shutdown control can be obtained with devices
that are sensitive to __________.
D 1219 For most auxiliary diesel generator engines, the moving the governor
over speed trip device will stop the engine by control to minimum
__________. fuel stop
B 1220 Heat damage to fuel injection nozzles can be excessive fuel oil
prevented by avoiding __________. temperature
C 1221 Hydraulic pumps most commonly used in steering lobe type

systems are of the __________.
D 1224 If the combustion control system of an broken or grounded

automatically fired auxiliary boiler fails to restart high tension leads
from the normal shutdown mode, you should
check for __________.
B 1226 If while attempting to start a diesel engine, the the fuel timing will be
cranking speed is too low, __________. too late

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 1232 In a ballast system, combined or separate main for may be provided
suction and discharge____________.
C 1233 In a direct expansion refrigeration evaporator, the covered with insulation
coils are __________.
A 1234 In a multistage reaction turbine, the dummy piston reduce axial thrust
and cylinder function to __________.

A 1236 In any governor there is a small range of speed in friction in the governor
which no corrective action occurs. This speed linkage and control
range is called the governor dead band and is valve
caused by __________.
A 1237 In some modern large slow speed diesel engines, Bedplate
which of the following is used as the support for the
main bearings?
D 1239 Leaking valves in a low pressure, reciprocating, air excessive compressor
compressor can result from __________. discharge pressure
B 1240 Many cast iron pistons are designed with heat keep piston crown
dams, which serve to __________. temperatures elevated
for smoother
combustion
C 1241 Oil in a cargo winch gear box should be sampled prevent the gear box
periodically to: from leaking
A 1242 One function of the air and flue gas bypass avoid excessive
dampers installed in regenerative type air heaters cooling of the stack
is to __________. gases during low load
operation
C 1243 Piping from booster pumps to injection systems are schedule 60
to be at least __________.
A 1244 R-134A is normally the replacement for which older R-12
type of refrigerant?
D 1245 Scavenging air lines are connected to boiler stack keep the periscope
periscopes to __________. tubing from warping
C 1246 Steam drains from fuel oil heating coils can be through a direct
returned to the condensate and feedwater system connection to the
__________. heating drain header
__________.
A 1248 The charging valve is located between the: king valve and the
expansion valve
A 1249 The dew point is reached when the wet bulb equal to the dry bulb
B 1250 The first stage feedwater temperature and shell equal to the second
absolute pressure in a multistage flash evaporator stage feedwater
is __________. temperature and shell
absolute pressure
_________.
A 1252 The lubrication oil in the sump of a secured reduce absorption of
refrigeration compressor is heated to __________. refrigerant by the oil
A 1253 The MOST common cause of heat blisters waterside deposits

developing on boiler generating tubes is due to
__________.
wall by a __________.
D 1255 The process of removing refrigerant from a system reclaiming
and storing it without testing or processing is
known as __________.
A 1256 The purpose of the relief valve in a fuel oil service protect the system
system is to __________. from high discharge
pressure
B 1257 The sentinel valve located on the low pressure bypass exhaust steam
turbine casing is designed to __________. to the main condenser

A 1259 Theoretically which of the following would improve after cooling air intake
the performance of a turbo-charged engine?
B 1260 To properly blow down a boiler gage glass, you blow through the top
first

sheets
900 RPM?
B 1264 What precaution should be taken when an Do not silence the
engineer on duty is inspecting a UMS-mode alarm so the other
operated engine room at NIGHT? engineer can hear
__________.
D 1267 When replacing a steam pressure reducing valve, Maximum and

what information is required for the selection? minimum inlet
pressures
A 1268 When the turbo-charging pressure is lower than the turbocharger air is
normal the possible cause is: filter is dirty
accounting for
pressure loss
A 1269 Which automatic boiler control should you test prior voltage output of the
to lighting off anauxilliary boiler? ignition transformer
B 1270 Which of the conditions listed will provide The valve is held open
'blowdown' after the safety valve has lifted? by a pressure pilot
line.

purifier.
piping?
are secured.
temperature of each
cylinder.
the line.
A 1276 Which of the listed pumps is NOT a positive Centrifugal

displacement pump?
B 1277 Which of the terms listed below represents the Non-harmonic speed.
operational speed at which excessive engine
vibration is created?
B 1278 While inspecting the steering system at sea, you air bubbles in the sight
should check for __________. glass
C 1280 Your ship has steamed 2014 miles at 22 knots 327 tons
reach that port?
C 1281 A centrifugal pump vibrates excessively during drill holes through the
operation. Upon disassembling the pump it is found heavy side of the
that the impeller is out of balance. Without an impeller until it
available spare, you should __________. balances
dead center?
B 1283 A filter used in a multi-operation hydraulic system at the pump suction
would most likely be located
A 1284 A leaking steam trap located in the return lines drain tank steaming
from a heating system is indicated by excessive
__________.
C 1285 A 'P-tank' as used aboard oilfield supply boats is a pressure vessel
__________. designed to transport
liquid drill mud
B 1287 A vent line is provided on each water box of the insufficient head
main condenser in order to prevent __________. pressure being
developed on the
circulating pump
discharge
order to __________.
__________. I. torque applied to each nut and
bolt assembly II. stretch of each bolt after
tightening
A 1290 An increase in rotor clearance in a rotary pump decrease pump
will_____________. capacity
D 1291 At normal operating conditions, the refrigerant liquid
enters the compressor in an R-12 refrigeration
system as a .
D 1292 Blisters developing on boiler tubes can be caused air in the feedwater
by __________.
C 1293 Chemicals are added to boiler water to eliminate the need for
__________. blowdowns

__________.
B 1295 Devices which utilize the rapid flow of a fluid to mixed flow pumps
entrain another fluid and thereby move it from one
place to another are called __________.
D 1296 Downcommer tubes on auxiliary package boilers water wall tubes
are protected from direct contact with hot gasses
by __________
A 1298 Exhaust valve grooving and corrosion is caused by vanadium
certain components of residual fuel oil. These
components are sodium, sulfur, and __________.
C 1299 For maximum effieciency the speed of impulse directly as the steam
blades of stream turbine varies speed
C 1301 Hydraulic pumps most commonly used in steering lobe type

systems are of the __________.
C 1303 If an oil fire occurs in the double casing of a increase the forced
steaming boiler, you should __________. draft fan speed

check for __________.
C 1305 If the main lube oil pump fails to build up discharge bypass valve is closed
pressure, the reason could be the __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 11" stroke kind operating with
this pump?
D 1312 In a 4 cycle engine the intake valve begins to open exhaust stroke
while the piston is on its
C 1313 In a direct expansion refrigeration evaporator, the covered with insulation
coils are __________.
C 1314 In a multi-stage flash-type evaporator, excess brine directly to the second-
in the first stage automatically passes stage heater
.
caused by __________.
A 1317 In some modern large diesel engines, which of the Bedplate
following is used as the support for the main
bearings?
D 1319 Leaking valve in an air compressor can result from excessive discharge
____________ pressure
for smoother
combustion
C 1321 Oil for piston cooling is delivered through the splash method
connecting rod to a compartment in the piston
head, then distributed as a result of piston motion,
and finally drained to the crankcase through one or
more holes or pipes. This procedure is known as
the ___
operation
B 1324 R-12 is generally considered to be a safe, nontoxic, superheated outside
nonflammable, and nonexplosive refrigerant. It the system
can, however, become highly toxic when
__________.
returned to the condensate and feedwater system connection to the
__________.
A 1328 The charging valve is located between the: king valve and the
expansion valve
C 1329 The device which normally stops the refrigeration low pressure cutout
compressor before the relief valve starts to open is switch
the __________.
B 1330 The first stage feedwater temperature and shell equal to the second
absolute pressure in a multistage flash evaporator stage feedwater
is __________. temperature and shell
absolute pressure
C 1331 The high pressure steam drain system is normally atmospheric drain tank
collected by the __________.
D 1332 The lube oil pump used in a diesel engine is volute pump
normally a __________.
__________.
C 1334 The piston rod scraper box incorporated in a two- eliminate the necessity
stroke/cycle, crosshead diesel engine serves to for an oil scraper ring
__________.
D 1335 The process of removing refrigerant from a system reclaiming
and storing it without testing or processing is
known as __________.
A 1336 The purpose of the relief valve in a fuel oil service protect the service
system is to __________. pump from high
discharge pressure
B 1337 The sentinel valve located on the low pressure bypass exhaust steam
turbine casing is designed to __________. to the main condenser
B 1338 The theoretical minimum compression ratio 10:01

D 1339 Theoretical perfect combustion in a diesel engine aldehydes and carbon
yields by-products of __________. dioxide
B 1340 To prevent vibration damage to the fuel supply line a short length of heavy
of a diesel engine, you may use __________. duty clear plastic
tubing
A 1341 Under normal operating conditions, a drop in the combustion gas
steam temperature leaving an interdeck-type flowing around the
superheater can be caused by a decrease in the superheater tubes
velocity of the __________.
B 1342 Waterboxes on condensers are vented to prevent excessive
sheets
900 RPM?
B 1344 What precaution should be taken when an Do not silence the
engineer on duty is inspecting a UMS-mode alarm so the other
operated engine room at NIGHT? engineer can hear
D 1345 When a nozzle tester is used to check the spray The valve should
pattern of a diesel fuel injection nozzle, which of normally begin to open
the following statements is true? at 1/2 the popping
pressure
A 1346 When fuel is injected in a diesel engine cylinder too ignition may be
early, __________. delayed
D 1347 When repairing a refrigeration system, a swedge Swedges are used to
would be used to carry out which of the following remove any sweated
operations? edges formed on the
tubing while soldering.
B 1348 When the turbocharger air cooler have insufficient vibration of

venting the result will be turbocharger
B 1349 Which atomizing sprayer plate has the largest 4309

capacity?
B 1350 Which of the conditions listed will provide The valve is held open
'blowdown' after the safety valve has lifted? by a pressure pilot
line.
A 1351 Which of the following conditions in a water-tube Film boiling

boiler generating tube could cause tube failure,
even if the water gage glass shows the proper
level?
piping?
are secured.
temperature of each
cylinder.
A 1355 Which of the listed actions should be carried out if Boilers to be laid up
a ship is to be laid up for an indefinite period of wet should be
time? completely filled.
C 1356 Which of the listed procedures should be followed Start the condensate
when raising vacuum on the main propulsion plant and circulating pumps,
prior to getting underway? engage the turning
gear, start the lube oil
system, then start the
first-and second-stage
air ejectors and the
gland sealing.
C 1359 Why do low pressure refrigerant chillers usually They normally operate
require purge units ? below atmospheric
pressure.
reach that port?
C 1361 A centrifugal pump vibrates excessively during drill holes through the
operation. Upon disassembling the pump it is found heavy side of the
that the impeller is out of balance. Without an impeller until it
available spare, you should __________. balances
B 1362 A diesel engine cylinder has a swept volume of 125 12.5 : 1

B 1363 A feed pump for an auxiliary boiler might lose boiler water level is
suction if the __________. low
D 1364 A leaking first-stage unloader in an air compressor overheating of a
will result in ___________ discharge valve
C 1365 A propulsion diesel engine, having a maximum 5%
continuous output of over 300 HP, and driving a
controllable pitch propeller, must be fitted with a
separate overspeed device, in addition to the
normal governor. This second device is to prevent
the engine f
C 1367 A V-belt that is too tight will cause excessive wear shaft of the prime
of both the belt and the __________. mover
B 1368 After packing is added to the stern tube stuffing Listen for a smooth,
box, which of the following procedures should be regular sound.
observed to insure even tightening of the gland?

bolt assembly II. stretch of each bolt after
tightening
A 1370 An increase in rotor clearance in a rotary pump decrease pump
will_____________. capacity
C 1371 At dead center, the centerline of the connecting rod angularity of the piston
usually coincides with the __________. motion
D 1372 Blisters developing on boiler tubes can be caused air in the feedwater
by __________.

__________.
B 1375 Device that rotates valve spindle: valve guide
A 1376 Downcomers installed on auxiliary package boilers refractory and
are protected from direct contact with hot gases by insulation
__________.
D 1379 For good performance while a lubricating oil is in Be greater than 1.0
the precipitation number should
A 1381 Hydraulic energy in a hydraulic system is stored in accumulator

the _________
D 1382 If a main lube oil pump fails to build up discharge bypass valve is closed
pressure, the cause could be the __________.

check for __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 11" stroke kind operating with
this pump?
B 1392 In a 4 cycle engine the exhaust valve opens while suction stroke
the piston is on its
B 1393 In a direct expansion evaporator, the cooling coils surrounded by water
are .
C 1394 In a multi-stage flash evaporator, the second-stage independent of the
feed water temperature and shell pressure are rate of feed and brine
___________ density
C 1395 In a two-stage flash-type evaporator, excess brine directly to the second

in the first stage automatically passes __________. stage feed heater
caused by __________.
A 1397 In some modern large diesel engines, which of the Bedplate
following is used as the support for the main
bearings?
A 1398 Inspection of a low pressure gear pump for along the inlet side of
cavitation will usually be indicated by a wear the housing
pattern __________.
A 1399 Leaking suction valves in a refrigeration higher than normal
compressor are indicated by __________. suction pressure
for smoother
combustion
C 1401 Oil for piston cooling is delivered through the splash method
connecting rod to a compartment in the piston
head, then distributed as a result of piston motion,
and finally drained to the crankcase through one or
more holes or pipes. This procedure is known as
the ___
operation
B 1404 R-12 is generally considered to be a safe, nontoxic, superheated outside
nonflammable, and nonexplosive refrigerant. It the system
can, however, become highly toxic when
__________.
returned to the condensate and feed water system connection to the
B 1407 The amount of oil atomized by a straight oil return pressure
mechanical fuel oil burner depends on the sprayer
plate size and the __________.
C 1408 The charging of a refrigerating system should be refrigerant vapor to the
carried out by adding __________. receiver only
C 1409 The device which normally stops the refrigeration low pressure cutout
compressor before the relief valve starts to open is switch
the __________.
C 1410 The first and second stage air ejectors used with I only
main steam condensers are designed to
__________.
I. establish vacuum
II. increase condensate temperature
C 1411 The high pressure steam drain system is normally atmospheric drain tank
collected by the __________.
__________.
__________.
B 1415 The process of removing moisture from air is humidification
known as __________.
discharge pressure
C 1417 The sensing or thermal bulb of the thermostatic in the diffuser-fan inlet
expansion valve is located . air stream

tubing
B 1422 Waterboxes on condensers are vented to prevent excessive
sheets
A 1423 What is the advantages of the turbo-electric drive? I,II and III
I. better manueverability
II. Elimination of
the astern turbine
A 1424 What physical or chemical property of fuel oil that viscosity
greatly affects the good efficiency of the pump
during the transfer of fuel oil from one tank to the
other.?
the following statements is true? at 1/2 the poping
pressure
A 1426 When fuel is injected in a diesel engine cylinder too ignition may be
early, __________. delayed
D 1427 When repairing a refrigeration system, a swedge Swedges are used to
would be used to carry out which of the following remove any sweated
operations? edges formed on the
tubing while soldering.
B 1428 When the turbocharger air cooler have insufficient vibration of

venting the result will be turbocharger

capacity?
B 1430 Which of the conditions listed will provide 'blow The valve is held open
down' after the safety valve has lifted? by a pressure pilot
line.

level?
D 1432 Which of the following lube oil system lines Lube oil pump suction
generally includes an illuminated sight glass (bull's-
eye)?
C 1433 Which of the following statements about a coil-type Steam bubbles are
forced circulation auxiliary water-tube boiler is generated in the flash
correct? chamber.
B 1434 Which of the following statements is true regarding In a two-stroke/cycle
the installation of piston rings on two-stroke/cycle, engine, the rings run
diesel engines as compared to four-stroke/cycle, hotter, requiring the
diesel engines? end gap to be greater.
gland sealing.
C 1439 Why do low pressure refrigerant chillers usually They normally operate
require purge units ? below atmospheric
pressure.
to your next port is 1861 miles. If you increase
reach that port?
A 1441 A centrifugal pump produces flow with a resulting mechanical energy to
discharge head by energy conversion. It is typical kinetic energy to
for the energy conversion to follow the order of potential energy
__________.
D 1444 A leaking diesel engine fuel injector will cause prolonged
__________. maintenance intervals

separate overspeed device, in addition to the
the engine f
B 1446 A solenoid operated distillate bypass valve is excessively warm

installed in the discharge line between a distilling distillate from entering
plant and the potable water tanks to prevent the potable tanks
__________.
C 1447 A V-belt that is too tight will cause excessive wear shaft of the prime
of both the belt and the __________. mover
B 1448 After packing is added to the stern tube stuffing Listen for a smooth,
box, which of the following procedures should be regular sound.
observed to insure even tightening of the gland?

bolt assembly II. stretch of each nut before and
after tightening
D 1450 An increase in power output of a turbocharged higher exhaust
diesel engine operating at a constant engine speed temperature
results in __________.
B 1452 Black smoke issuing from the boiler stack can be excessively high fuel
caused by an improper fuel/air ratio and by pressure
__________.
B 1454 Combustion gases in the cylinder of a diesel cylinder valves

engine are prevented from blowing past the piston
by _________________
B 1455 Determine the shaft power required by the 0.2145 Kw
compressor if the theoretical power required to
drive the compressor is 1.327 Kw and overall
efficiency of the compressor is 80%.
__________.
B 1457 Engine operating conditions may be indicated by an insufficient speed
the color of the exhaust smoke. Black smoke could droop setting
indicate __________.
C 1459 For equal amounts of fuel injected, what change in TBN of the lubricating
condition will have the greatest effect on the mean oil
effective pressure in the cylinder of a diesel
engine?
D 1460 Heat blisters forming on the first row of the fireside deposits
generating tubes are caused by __________.
A 1461 Hydraulic couplings will transmit torque equal to the slip between the
input torque by means of energy changes in a impeller and runner
rotating vortex of liquid. For the vortices to form,
there must be __________.
D 1462 If a lube oil pump fails to build up discharge bypass valve is closed
D 1464 If the combustion control system of an low steam pressure
automatically fired auxiliary boiler fails to relight
the burner after a normal shutdown, you should
B 1466 If 'wet' steam is supplied to the air ejectors of a low improve overall
pressure evaporator, the passage of the mixture vacuum
through the nozzles will __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 1472 In a "jerk-pump" injection system, what part of the camshaft
system rotates under the foot of the plunger
working in the barrel filled with oil and with a tube
leading to the nozzle at the engine cylinder?
C 1473 In a direct expansion condensing unit type I only

refrigeration system, an externally equalized
thermal expansion valve will respond to
__________. I. A change in temperature of the
evaporator coil II. pressure surges at the
compressor suction
D 1474 In a multiple-stage, flash evaporator, excess feed directly overboard
supplied to the first effect passes __________ through the brine
eductor
C 1475 In a two-stage flash-type evaporator, excess brine directly to the second
in the first stage automatically passes __________. stage feed heater
B 1476 In any crankshaft, the parts should be in what Off-set

condition?
C 1477 In some lube oil systems, the temperature of the the ambient sea water
lube oil downstream from the lube oil cooler is temperature
directly regulated by:
A 1478 Inspection of a low pressure gear pump for along the inlet side of
cavitation will usually be indicated by a wear the housing
pattern __________.
A 1479 Leaking suction valves in a refrigeration higher than normal

compressor are indicated by __________. suction pressure
B 1480 Malfunctioning of the feed pump to deliver A high pump

feedwater to an auxiliary boiler could be cause by
.
A 1481 Oil flowing through the sight glass in the line gravity tank is
between the lube oil gravity tank and main sump overflowing
indicates the __________.
C 1482 One function of diesel engine lubricating oil is to induce carbon
__________. formation on cylinder
walls
B 1483 Phosphates are used in the chemical treatment of control alkalinity and
boiler water to_________________. neutralize vanadium
D 1484 R-12 has been a suitable refrigerant for use in high reciprocating
temperature applications with __________. compressors
A 1485 Scavenging air is supplied to steam soot blowers to prevent the backup of
__________. combustion gases into
soot blower heads
D 1486 Steam condensed in the air ejector intercondenser, atmospheric drain tank
drains to the __________.
C 1488 The charging of a refrigerating system should be refrigerant vapor to the
carried out by adding __________. receiver only
D 1489 The device used to store a charged pressure for an reservoir
hydraulic starting system is called the __________.
large sea water cooled steam, surface type
condensers are designed to __________.
I. establish vacuum
II. maintain vacuum
D 1491 The high pressure cutout switch will stop the a stoppage of
refrigeration centrifugal compressor when there is condenser cooling
__________. water flow
C 1493 The most common cause of abnormal fireside combustion gases
burning of the boiler superheater tubes can impinging on the tubes
indirectly be the result of _________.
__________.
B 1495 The process of removing moisture from air is humidification
known as __________.
discharge pressure
C 1497 The sensing line for the low pressure cutout switch in the chill box
to a refrigeration system is located __________.
B 1498 The theoretical minimum compression ratio 10:01

tubing
B 1502 Water that is taken on aboard in any port contains supplying extra feed
scale forming impurities, these scale formation is water to the system
prevented by: and impure water
must be evaporated
and distilled
C 1503 What is the advantage of steam turbine compared II,III and IV
with reciprocating engine?
I. less space per
D 1504 horsepower
What physical changes will occur to the steam The steam pressure
within a boiler that has been properly bottled up and it specific volume
when additional heat is applied? will remain constant.
the following statements is true? at 1/2 the poping
pressure
A 1506 When fuel enters the crankcase of a diesel engine, dilutes the lube oil and
it __________. reduces its viscosity
B 1507 When repacking a reciprocating pump with more 45° apart

than four rings of packing, the packing is cut
square, installed with the ends abutted, and each
succeeding ring staggered with the butted ends
__________.
C 1508 When the timing gear backlash for a Roots-type renewing the drive
blower has become excessive, the problem is gear
properly repaired by __________.
capacity?
B 1510 Which of the conditions listed will cause a Shortage of refrigerant
refrigeration compressor to run constantly without oil.
simultaneously decreasing the temperature in the
refrigerated space?
level?
C 1512 Which of the following locations could Spray attemperator
desuperheated steam be considered to occur?
correct? chamber.
C 1514 Which of the following statements is true regarding They may be used in
mechanical seals? lieu of conventional
packing glands for any
service other than
saltwater.
gland sealing.
A 1517 Which of the substances listed is satisfactorily Carbon particles

removed from the fuel by a centrifugal oil purifier?
C 1519 Why do double flow reaction turbines produce very Because there is no
little axial thrust? pressure drop across
the blades.
reach that port?
A 1521 A centrifugal pump produces flow with a resulting mechanical energy to
discharge head by energy conversion. It is typical kinetic energy to
for the energy conversion to follow the order of potential energy
__________.

separate over speed device, in addition to the
the engine fr
B 1526 A solenoid operated distillate bypass valve is excessively warm

installed in the discharge line between a distilling distillate from entering
plant and the potable water tanks to prevent the potable tanks
__________.
B 1527 A variable capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel oil maintain a constant
burner functions to __________. fuel temperature
A 1528 After lighting off a cold, automatically fired, auxiliary close the air cock
boiler, as steam begins to form, you should
__________.
bolt assembly II. stretch of each nut before and
after tightening
__________.
B 1533 Chemicals are added to boiler water in order reduce oxygen
to________________. corrosion
B 1534 Combustion gases formed in the cylinder of a cylinder valves

diesel engine are prevented from blowing past the
piston by __________.
A 1535 Determine the heights of air and vacuum chambers 50 cm
of a reciprocating pump if water presure =7 bar
and bore vessel =22.5 cm.
__________.
B 1538 Exhaust pyrometer readings provide an indication effectiveness of water-
of the __________. cooled exhaust elbows
engine?

D 1545 If the main engine of an unattended engine room at each control station
shuts down automatically, it will be indicated by an
alarm __________.
B 1546 If 'wet' steam is supplied to the air ejectors of a low improve overall
pressure evaporator, the passage of the mixture vacuum
through the nozzles will __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 1552 In a "D" type marine boiler, operating under High feed water
constant load, which of the following conditions temperature
could cause the superheated steam temperature to
rise above normal?
C 1553 In a direct expansion condensing unit type I only
refrigeration system, an externally equalized
thermal expansion valve will respond to
__________. I. A change in temperature of the
evaporator coil II. pressure surges at the
compressor suction
B 1554 In a multi-evaporator refrigeration system, a the receiver

solenoid valve is installed in the liquid line before
__________.
A 1555 In a two-stage flash-type distilling plant, the mesh- improve distillate purity
type vapor separators function to __________.
D 1556 In an opposed piston engine, which of the following The exhaust ports
events would happen if the lower crank lead were would open before the
reduced from 12° to 0°? scavenging ports.
A 1557 In some lube oil systems, the temperature of the a thermostatically

lube oil downstream from the lube oil cooler is controlled valve which
directly regulated by __________. bypasses oil around
the cooler
D 1558 Injectors for use with heavy fuel oil may be prevent heat corrosion
internally cooled by either water or light oil to to internal components
__________.
D 1559 Leaking suction valves in a Freon-12 compressor noisy compressor
are indicated by .
D 1560 Makeup feedwater is brought into an operating main feed pump

closed feed system via the __________.
walls
boiler water to_________________. neutralize vanadium
D 1564 R-12 has been a suitable refrigerant for use in high reciprocating
temperature applications with __________. compressors
D 1565 Scavenging air is supplied to steam soot blower provide cooling air
elements to __________. when soot blower
elements are rotating
through blowing arcs
D 1566 Steam condensed in the air ejector intercondenser, atmospheric drain tank
drains to the __________.
B 1568 the charge connection be hooked up? between the
evaporator and
compressor

condensers are designed to __________. I.
establish vacuum II. maintain vacuum
D 1571 The high pressure cutout switch will stop the a stoppage of
refrigeration centrifugal compressor when there is condenser cooling
__________. water flow
A 1572 The lube oil coolers installed in a gravity lubricating lube oil pumps and
oil system are located between the __________. gravity tanks

indirectly be the result of _________.
A 1574 The piston displacement rate of a reciprocating air piston speed
compressor can be modified by changing the
__________.
A 1575 The process of recovering refrigerant from an air recovering the liquid
conditioning or refrigeration system may be first and then the
accelerated by _______. vapor
C 1576 The purpose of the refrigeration system low protect the
pressure cutout switch is to __________. compressor from liquid
flood back
C 1577 The sensing line for the low pressure cutout switch in the chill box
to a refrigeration system is located __________.

D 1579 The weight of saturated steam is a factor density
dependent upon its __________.
A 1580 To prevent the unnecessary loading of an air admit only enough
conditioning system while maintaining the designed fresh outside air to
dry bulb temperature and relative humidity in an air provide proper
conditioning system, you should __________. ventilation
C 1581 Under normal operating conditions, a drop in the steam velocity through
steam temperature at the outlet of an interdeck the superheater
superheater could be caused by a decrease in
__________.
B 1582 Water that is taken on aboard in any port contains supplying extra feed
scale forming impurities, these scale formation is water to the system
prevented by: and impure water
must be evaporated
and distilled
C 1583 What is the advantage of steam turbine compared I ,II and IV
with reciprocating engine?
I. less space per
D 1584 horsepower
What physical changes will occur to the steam The steam pressure
A 1585 When a nozzle tester is being used to test a distorted spray pattern
'closed' type fuel injection nozzle, a clogged nozzle
orifice will be indicated by a __________.
B 1587 When repacking a reciprocating pump with more 45° apart

than four rings of packing, the packing is cut
square, installed with the ends abutted, and each
succeeding ring staggered with the butted ends
__________.
C 1588 When the tilting box of a variable stroke axial- The pistons
piston pump is perpendicular to the pump shaft, reciprocate.
which of the following conditions will exist?
A 1589 which are the refrigerants widely used in ammonia
mechanical compression refrigerating system on
board that is / are not poisonous in nature?
B 1590 Which of the conditions listed will cause a Shortage of refrigerant
refrigeration compressor to run constantly without oil.
simultaneously decreasing the temperature in the
refrigerated space?
C 1591 Which of the following conditions could contribute Leaking seal ring
to the cracking of a diesel engine cylinder head?
C 1592 Which of the following locations could I only

desuperheated steam be consider to occur? I.
spray attemporator II. main engine extractions
correct? chamber.
C 1594 Which of the following statements is true regarding They may be used in
mechanical seals? lieu of conventional
packing glands for any
service other than
saltwater.
D 1595 Which of the listed absorbing agents could be used Sodium hydroxide
in a boiler during a dry lay up period?
C 1596 Which of the listed procedures is the most All cracks must be
important factor to take into consideration when completely filled.
making repairs to the refractory surrounding the
burner openings?
A 1598 While inspecting the steering gear at sea, you any leaks in the
should check for______________. system
C 1599 Why do double flow reaction turbines produce very Because there is
little axial thrust? never any axial thrust
developed.
reach that port?
B 1601 A centrifugal pump operating against a closed capacity of 100%
discharge valve has a/an __________.
A 1602 A diesel engine cylinder has a swept volume of 104 14.0 : 1
A 1603 A faulty thermostatic bypass valve, in a diesel excessive time
engine cooling system, can result in __________. required for warming-
up
B 1605 A properly honed diesel engine cylinder liner will prevent piston ring
__________. wear
A 1606 A sodium sulfite test is performed on a boiler water there is any excess
sample to determine if __________. sulfite present
__________.
B 1609 An AC diesel generator incapable of being increase speed droop
paralleled with the main bus normally employs an in proportion to load
isochronous governor in order to __________.

C 1611 At bottom dead center, the centerline of the angularity of the piston
connecting rod usually coincides with the motion
__________.
__________.
C 1613 Chemicals are added to boiler water in order reduce oxygen
to________________. corrosion

piston by __________.
A 1615 Desuperheated steam from the control the superheater
desuperheater is returned to the main superheater temperature control
to control the outlet temperature by the action of valve
__________.
D 1616 Downcomers installed in water-tube boilers distribute feed water
function to __________. within the water drum

engine?
alarm __________.
C 1626 If water were a semisolid, the linear distance a blade thickness
propeller would advance in one revolution is the fraction
__________.
diameter cylinder, a 4" stroke with 95% volumetric

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 1631 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 40.6 gpm
this pump?
C 1632 In a "D" type marine boiler, operating under High feedwater
rise above normal?
D 1633 In a diesel engine, with the valves set to point of opening
specification, the shape of the cam determines the
valve __________.
B 1634 In a multi-evaporator refrigeration system, a the receiver
solenoid valve is installed in the liquid line before
__________.
A 1635 In a two-stage flash-type distilling plant, the mesh- improve distillate purity
type vapor separators function to __________.

the cooler
__________.
D 1639 Leaking oil seals on a diesel engine turbocharger the engine to run after
can cause __________. the fuel has been
secured
D 1640 Makeup feedwater is brought into an operating main feed pump
walls
boiler water to __________. neutralize vanadium
B 1644 Quantity of heat required to raise the temperature BTU

of one gram of water one degree celsius is
A 1645 Scavenging air is supplied to steam soot blower prevent back up of

elements to __________. combustion gases into
soot blower heads
D 1646 Steam condensed in the air ejector inter atmospheric drain tank
condenser, drains to the __________.
D 1647 The amount of moisture in a given sample of air, absolute humidity
when compared with the amount of moisture the air
could hold if totally saturated at the existing
temperature of the sample, is called __________.
A 1648 The cetane rating of diesel fuel is an indication of ignition quality of the
the __________. fuel
condensers are designed to __________. I.
establish vacuum II. maintain vacuum
C 1651 The high pressure cut-out switch used on 1 psig
refrigeration units for low pressure systems is set to
shut off the compressor at __________.
C 1652 The lube oil coolers installed in a gravity lubricating gravity tanks
oil system are located between the
"indirectly" be the result of __________.
A 1654 The piston displacement rate of a reciprocating air piston speed
__________.
A 1655 The process of recovering refrigerant from an air recovering the liquid
conditioning or refrigeration system may be first and then the
accelerated by _______. vapor
C 1656 The purpose of the refrigeration system low protect the
pressure cutout switch is to __________. compressor from liquid
flood back
B 1657 The second stage feedwater temperature and shell higher than the first
pressure in a multi-stage flash distilling plant is stage feedwater
. temperature and shell
pressure
direct injection diesel engine is
D 1659 The water seal in a centrifuge, operating at normal develop permanent
speed, prevents the lube oil from discharging from emulsions with the
the water outlet. Another function of the seal is to lube oil
__________.
A 1660 To prevent the unnecessary loading of an air admit only enough

conditioning system while maintaining the designed fresh outside air to
dry bulb temperature and relative humidity in an air provide proper
conditioning system, you should __________. ventilation
__________.
A 1662 Water service is fitted to an engine is used to carry Frictional heat created
some of the: in the engine
B 1663 What is the advantage of a forced water circulation The circulating pump
boiler over a natural circulation boiler? need not operate
when low pressure
steam is required.
D 1664 What physical changes will occur to the steam The steam pressure
A 1665 when a new cylinder liner is installed into a 2-stroke I and II
engine which of the following steps should be
taken I. increase the cylinder oil
flow II. Reduce the
cylinder load
B 1667 When renewing the shaft packing on a centrifugal always turn down the
pump equipped with an external liquid sealing shaft in a lathe to
supply, you should __________. ensure a snug fit
C 1668 When the tilting box of a variable stroke axial- The pistons
piston pump is perpendicular to the pump shaft, reciprocate.
which of the following conditions will exist?
B 1669 Which actions listed should be taken if a boiler is Decrease the air
panting? pressure to the
burners.
C 1670 Which of the conditions listed should be Steam leaving the
immediately reported to the engineering officer on vent of the gland
watch? exhaust condenser.
C 1672 Which of the following locations could I only

desuperheated steam be consider to occur? I.
spray attemporator II. main engine extractions
D 1673 Which of the following statement is true regarding mechanical seals
mechanical seals? maybe used in lieu of
conventional packing
for any service other
than saltwater
A 1674 Which of the following statements is true regarding Regulating the inlet
lube oil coolers used for main steam propulsion water flow to a lube oil
systems? cooler may result in air
binding of the water
side.
C 1676 Which of the listed problems would be indicated by Excessive
an accumulation of water in one cylinder, in condensation in that
addition to the crankcase of an idle diesel engine? cylinder.

should check for______________. system
C 1679 Why do double flow reaction turbines produce very Because there is
little axial thrust? never any axial thrust
developed.
reach that port?
B 1681 A centrifugal pump operating against a closed capacity of 100%
discharge valve has a/an __________.
D 1682 A diesel engine cranks properly during starting but Hydraulic starting
immediately stalls. Which of the following systems
is most likely at fault?
up
A 1684 A leaking boiler desuperheater may be indicated by I only
a/an __________.
I. gradual, but continual rise in phosphate readings
in only one boiler
II. inability to maintain normal working pressure in
the auxiliary steam system
__________. wear

__________.
C 1689 An 8-inch (203 mm), globe-type, stop-check valve the valve will remain
has been installed in the lube-oil cooler water completely open
outlet, with the flow coming in from the top of the
disk. This means that __________.
D 1690 An increase in diesel engine crankcase pressure Compression pressure

generally indicates excessive____________.
__________.
C 1692 Black smoke exhausting from an operating diesel water in the fuel
engine is an indication of poor combustion which
may be caused by __________.
A 1693 Chemicals are added to boiler water in order to reduce oxygen

__________. corrosion

piston by __________.
__________.
D 1696 Downcomers installed in water-tube boilers distribute feed water
B 1697 Engine displacement is equal to the cylinder area times the stroke
__________.

B 1699 For efficient and proper operation, the brine density 3.5 pounds of salt per
in a submerged tube evaporator should be 32 pounds of water
maintained at __________.
C 1700 Head pressure increasing with no change in inlet flooding back of liquid
cooling water temperature would be caused by refrigerant from the
. evaporator
D 1701 Humidity is a measure of: temperature

B 1704 If the combination moisture indicator and sight Secure the system,
glass indicates an accumulation of moisture within disassemble and de-
the system, which of the listed procedures would ice the thermostatic
be the most practical to follow? expansion valve.
alarm __________.
C 1706 If water were a semisolid, the linear distance a blade thickness
propeller would advance in one revolution is the fraction
__________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 1712 In a "D" type marine boiler, operating under High feedwater
rise above normal?
valve __________.
B 1714 In a multi-effect submerged tube distilling plant, scale formation with
rapid fluctuations of the last effect absolute increased heat
pressure will tend to cause __________. transfer
D 1715 In a two-stage flash evaporator, the sea water feed first stage condenser
temperature is increased by passing through the
.
the cooler
__________.
C 1719 Leaking discharge reed valves in a refrigeration reground
compressor should be __________.
D 1720 Makeup feed water is brought into an operating main feed pump
D 1721 Oil emulsification in engine lubricating oils will tend decrease sludge
to __________. formation in lubricating
oil
B 1722 One function of a steam drum desuperheater maintain the essential
installed in a high pressure boiler would be to flow of feed water into
__________. the drum
D 1724 Quantity of heat is required ti raise the temperature calorie

of the pound of water to 1of:
B 1726 Steam boiler tube failures can result from water high level
.
D 1727 The amount of moisture in a given sample of air, absolute humidity
when compared with the amount of moisture the air
temperature of the sample, is called __________.
B 1728 The cetane number rates fuels for diesel engines antiknock
according to its __________. characteristics
C 1729 The device used to retain the packing, that keeps packing nut
water from entering the ship through the opening
where the propeller shaft passes through the hull,
is called a __________.
B 1730 The FIRST adverse effect resulting from main wear of radial dummy
bearing wear in an impulse turbine is __________. piston packing strips
C 1731 The high pressure cut-out switch used on 1 psig

refrigeration units for low pressure systems is set to
shut off the compressor at __________.
A 1732 The lube oil cooler is located after the lube oil filter the filter to operate
in order for __________. more efficiently
B 1733 The minimum temperature requirements for fuel oil fire point of the oil
in storage tanks is related to the _________.
A 1734 The piston displacement rate of a reciprocating air Piston speed

C 1735 The process of minimizing the friction and wear injection
between moving metal parts by the formation of a
film of oil between them is called
B 1736 The purpose of the refractory lining of a water-tube prevent flames from
boiler furnace is to __________. impinging on tubes
C 1737 The second stage feedwater temperature and shell equal to the first stage
absolute pressure in multi-stage flash evaporator is feed water
____________ temperature and shell
absolute pressure
C 1738 The terms 'swell' and 'shrink' relate to a change in results when the feed
boiler water level which __________. rate becomes erratic
during maneuvering

__________.
D 1740 To prevent safety valves from lifting when a boiler tie down the hand
is being hydrostatically tested, you should lifting gear
__________.
__________.
A 1742 Water retained in the lube oil system of a main causes pitting of the
propulsion turbine installation is undesireable gear teeth
because it __________.
when low pressure
steam is required.
C 1744 What percentage should the safety valve capable 10%
of discharging all the steam generated above the
set pressure of the valve:
A 1745 When a naturally aspirated four-stroke/cycle diesel The intake valve
engine is converted for supercharging, which of opening is advanced
the following changes must be made to the valve and the exhaust valve
timing? closing is retarded.
B 1746 When forced draft blowers are provided with high keep the forced draft
and low speed controls, it is advisable to run the discharge dampers
blowers at high speed during maneuvering to open wide
__________.
B 1747 When renewing the shaft packing on a centrifugal always turn down the
pump equipped with an external liquid sealing shaft in a lathe to
supply, you should __________. ensure a snug fit
C 1748 When the temperature of the main turbine pour point

lubricating oil is lowered, an increase will occur in
the __________.
burners.
A 1752 Which of the following listed construction details of A warning notice to

internal combustion engines is required? caution against the
opening of a hot
crankcase for a
specified period of
time after shut down.
B 1753 Which of the following statement is true regarding Leakage may be

mechanical seals? reduced by adjusting
spring compressions
side.
D 1757 Which of the steam losses listed would be Radiation loss

associated with a multistage impulse turbine rather
than a multistage reaction turbine?
should check for ____________ system
B 1759 Why can CFC or HCFC refrigerants leaking into a Refrigerants contain
confined space or in limited surroundings cause an acidic substance.
suffocation ?
B 1760 Your ship has steamed 1940 miles at 21 knots 714 tons
reach that port?
C 1761 A centrifugal pump must have a stuffing box liquid suction head is high,
sealing line and seal cages installed if the pump and is handling a cool,
__________. debris free liquid
up
a/an __________.
I. gradual, but continual rise in phosphate readings

in only one boiler
II. inability to maintain normal working pressure in
the auxiliary steam system
__________. wear
B 1767 A variable capacity fuel oil system is the same as: straight mechanical
B 1768 After each speed change, the compression of the speed droop
diesel engine governor speeder spring is returned governing
to a constant value, regardless of the amount of
movement of the fuel control mechanism and
engine load. Hence, this results in __________.
C 1769 An 8-inch (203 mm), globe-type, stop-check valve the valve will remain
has been installed in the lube-oil cooler water completely open
outlet, with the flow coming in from the top of the
disk. This means that __________.
D 1770 An increase in diesel engine crankcase pressure Compression pressure
generally indicates excessive____________.
__________.

D 1774 Combustion gases can leak into the fire room desuperheater seals
through __________.
__________.
D 1776 Downcomers installed in water-tube boilers distribute feedwater
__________.
A 1778 Exhaust pipes of multiple engine installations are unless arranged to

not to be interconnected, but are to be run prevent the return of
separately to the atmosphere __________. gases to an idle
engine
B 1779 For efficient and proper operation, the brine density 3.5 pounds of salt per
in a submerged tube evaporator should be 32 pounds of water
maintained at __________.
C 1780 HCFC-22 has been recovered from a refrigeration recycled into a system
system during replacement of the condenser. This that had used HCFC-
refrigerant can be __________. 11
C 1781 How would you plug a leaky tube in a scotch by welding

boiler?
B 1783 If an expansion valve is adjusted for too low a the efficiency of the
superheat value __________. unit will be increased
B 1784 If the combination moisture indicator and sight Secure the system,
glass indicates an accumulation of moisture within disassemble and de-
the system, which of the listed procedures would ice the thermostatic
be the most practical to follow? expansion valve.
A 1785 If the main engine jacket water temperature rises faulty thermostatic by
above normal but the raw water sea suction is pass valve
good and the expansion tank has water, what
could be the cause?
D 1786 If water is found in the crankcase of a diesel a cracked cylinder
engine, the cause may be due to __________. head
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 1792 Improperly fitted piston rings in a diesel engine can excessive lube oil
result in __________. consumption

valve __________.
B 1794 In a multi-effect submerged tube distilling plant, scale formation with
rapid fluctuations of the last effect absolute increased heat
pressure will tend to cause __________. transfer
D 1795 In a two-stage flash evaporator, the sea water feed first-stage distilling
temperature is increased as it passes through the condenser
__________.
C 1796 In an opposed piston engine, the term 'crank lead' one crankshaft turning
refers to __________. faster than the other
C 1797 In some Bendix drive electric starting systems, the action of the
sudden shock of the pinion gear being engaged overrunning clutch
with the flywheel is absorbed by the __________.
D 1798 Injection pressure in a common rail fuel system is engine speed

controlled by __________.
C 1799 Leaking discharge reed valves in a refrigeration reground

compressor should be __________.
B 1800 Maintaining the proper fuel oil temperature will the elimination of
result in __________. valve wear
D 1801 Oil emulsification in engine lubricating oils will tend decrease sludge
to __________. formation in lubricating
oil
installed in a high pressure boiler would be to flow of feedwater into
________. the drum
C 1804 Pyrometers commonly found on diesel engine pyrostats and a

exhaust systems, consist of __________. voltmeter

soot blower heads
B 1806 Steam baffles are used in the steam drum of a support the drum
water-tube boiler to __________. safety valve nozzles
D 1807 The amount of moisture in a given sample of air, Absolute humidity

when compared with amount of moisture in the air
temperature of the sample is called
D 1808 The cetane number of a diesel fuel oil indicates its viscosity
__________.
C 1809 The device used to retain the packing, that keeps packing nut
water from entering the ship through the opening
where the propeller shaft passes through the hull,
is called a __________.
B 1811 The high pressure cut-out switch used on 1 psig

centrifugal low pressure refrigeration units using R-
123 would be set to shut off the compressor at
approximately ________.
D 1814 The pinion of an auxiliary diesel electric starting automatic follow-up
motor normally engages the flywheel ring gear by
means of a/an __________.
B 1815 The process of grinding, shredding, or reducing the detension
size of sewage particles is known as __________.
B 1817 The second stage feed water temperature and higher than the first
shell absolute pressure in a multistage, flash type, stage feedwater
distilling plant is __________. temperature and
absolute shell
pressure
B 1818 The terms 'swell' and 'shrink' relate to a change in results when the feed
during maneuvering

__________.
__________.
D 1821 Under normal operating conditions of constant load The superheater inlet
and combustion rates, which of the following will temperature will
occur when the amount of excess air to the furnace decrease.
is increased?
propulsion turbine installation is undesireable gear teeth
when low pressure
steam is required.
D 1824 What percentage of CO2 in a boiler flue gas 0%
analysis would indicate perfect combustion?
B 1825 When a mixture of steam and water in a boiler has supercritical end point
reached the point at which NO further change in
state can occur with the addition of heat, the
mixture is considered to have reached its
__________.
__________.
D 1827 When renewing the shaft packing on a centrifugal always turn down the
pump equipped with an external liquid sealing shaft on a lathe to
supply, you should . ensure a snag fit

the __________.
burners.
D 1831 Which of the following conditions could cause the Increased suction
feed pump for an auxiliary boiler to lose suction? head pressure

opening of a hot
crankcase for a
specified period of
A 1833 Which of the following should be replaced when the wearing ring
capacity of a centrifugal pump decreases gradually
over a long period of time?
side.
D 1835 Which of the journal bearings listed most easily Ball bearings
accommodates the minor turbine shaft
misalignment?

should check for __________. system
B 1839 Why can CFC or HCFC refrigerants leaking into a Refrigerants contain
confined space or in limited surroundings cause an acidic substance.
suffocation ?
reach that port?
C 1841 A centrifugal pump must have a stuffing box liquid suction head is high,
sealing line and seal cages installed if the pump and is handling a cool,
__________. debris free liquid
A 1843 A faulty injector in one cylinder of an operating cutting out individual
diesel engine can be located by __________. injectors and noting
engine performance
a/an __________. I. gradual, but continual rise in
phosphate readings in only one boiler II. inability to
maintain normal working pressure in the auxiliary
steam system
__________. wear
C 1846 A smoking exhaust from an operating diesel engine low sulfur content in
could be caused by __________. the fuel
C 1847 A valve installed in a hydraulic system to direct the relief
flow of fluid is called a _________ valve
B 1849 An 8000 horsepower diesel engine has a specific 7.4 million BTU's per
fuel consumption of 0.4 lbs. of fuel per horsepower hour
hour. If each pound of fuel contains 18,500 BTU's
and 25% of the available heat leaves the engine
with the exhaust, how many BTU's per hour are
theoretic
D 1850 An increase in diesel engine crankcase pressure compression pressure

generally indicates excessive __________.
C 1851 At ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, corrosive liquid

R-12 is a/an __________.

B 1854 Combustion gas venting through the expansion leaking oil cooler
tank can be caused by a __________.
C 1855 Desuperheated steam can be found at the main steam stop
__________.
__________.

engine
A 1859 For diesel engine piston cooling, lubricating oil can oil spray
be supplied to the pistons by a/an __________.
C 1860 HCFC-22 has been recovered from a refrigeration recycled into a system
system during replacement of the condenser. This that had used HCFC-
refrigerant can be __________. 11
C 1861 How would you cut a boiler out of service. I. secure I, II and III
main oil valve II. Secure steam stop II. Close all
steam line IV. Secure feed line
pressure when first started, the cause could be the
__________.
B 1863 If an expansion valve is adjusted for too low a the efficiency of the
superheat value __________. unit will be increased
A 1864 If the chemical analysis of a lube oil sample taken acidity has increased
from a diesel engine indicates an increased
neutralization number the __________.
A 1865 If the main engine jacket water temperature rises faulty thermostatic by
above normal but the raw water sea suction is pass valve
good and the expansion tank has water, what
could be the cause?
A 1866 If water hammer develops while opening the valve Shut the steam valve
in a steam line, which of the following actions at once, open the
should be taken? drain valve until all
moisture is drained,
shut the drain line
valve, and slowly open
the steam valve again.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 1873 In a diesel engine, which type of wrist pin uses Semi-floating

bearings in the piston bosses, but is fixed to the
small end of the connecting rod?
B 1874 In a multi-cylinder, constant pressure, turbocharged combined exhaust
diesel engine, the combined exhaust temperature pyrometer is defective
at the turbocharger inlet reads higher than the
individual cylinder exhausts. This means the
__________.
D 1875 In a two-stage flash evaporator, the sea water feed first-stage distilling
temperature is increased as it passes through the condenser
__________.

D 1879 Leakage over the ends of the blade tips, as a result thin tipping
of the pressure differential between each row of
blades in a reaction turbine, can be reduced with a
blade design known as __________.
C 1881 Oil control rings used in two-stroke/cycle diesel increase the liner area
engines are located near the bottom of the piston covered by the oil film
skirt in order to __________.

installed in a high pressure boiler would be to flow of feedwater into
________. the drum
B 1883 Phenolphthalein is used to test boiler water for: hardness

C 1887 The amount of HCFC-123 in a storage cylinder is saturation pressure

C 1888 The centrifugal pump component responsible for electric motor
converting the mechanical energy of the liquid
being pumped, to that of kinetic energy is the
__________.
C 1889 The device used to limit the passage of moisture humidifier
through a refrigeration system is the __________.
B 1891 The high pressure cut-out switch used on 1 psig

centrifugal low pressure refrigeration units using R-
123 would be set to shut off the compressor at
approximately ________.
B 1895 The process of grinding, shredding, or reducing the detension
size of sewage particles is known as __________.
B 1897 The second stage feed water temperature and higher than the first
shell absolute pressure in a multistage, flash type, stage feedwater
distilling plant is __________. temperature and
absolute shell
pressure
during maneuvering
B 1899 The water regulating valve is operated by the compressor discharge

_________ temperature
__________.
A 1901 Under normal firing rates, which of the conditions High feed water
listed could result in a low superheater outlet temperature
temperature?
propulsion turbine installation is undesirable gear teeth
D 1903 What is the absorption system of refrigeration it is system which uses

heat surgery to make
a change in the
condition required in
the ref. system

__________.
__________.
D 1907 When renewing spiral packing in a centrifugal left in that position

pump stuffing box, after the packing is firmly
seated, the packing gland nuts should be
__________.
the __________.
B 1909 Which action should you take if a boiler is panting? decrease the air
pressure to the
burners
B 1910 Which of the conditions listed represents the Keeps the refrigerated
greatest effect of excess frost accumulation on space cooler.
evaporator coils in a refrigeration system?

opening of a hot
crankcase for a
specified period of
A 1913 Which of the following should be replaced when the wearing ring
capacity of a centrifugal pump decreases gradually
over a long period of time?
D 1914 Which of the following statements is true regarding Theoretically, there is
a positive displacement rotary pump? no limit to shut off
head pressure.
misalignment?
A 1916 Which of the listed problems will happen when the The fusible plugs will
water level of a fire-tube type auxiliary boiler melt.
approaches the crown sheet?
should check for __________. system
B 1919 Why are the gear teeth of large reduction gears To prevent stress
usually cut in a temperature controlled room? buildup.
D 1920 Your ship has steamed 1856 miles at 18 knots 690 tons
reach that port?
B 1921 A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when the discharge head is
first started: too low
B 1922 A diesel engine crankcase ventilation system prevents spark
__________. generation

engine performance
a/an __________. I. gradual, but continual rise in
steam system
C 1925 A properly adjusted thermostatic expansion valve supply pressure
will have a constant valve opening under a
condition of constant __________.
D 1927 A vacuum is initially established in the first and vacuum drag from the
second stages of a low pressure evaporator by the auxiliary condensate
use of __________. system
D 1929 Ammonia when used as a refrigerant is valuable toxic

because of its high efficiency, it is however
__________.
C 1931 At ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, corrosive liquid

R-12 is a/an __________.
A 1932 Black smoke exhausting from an operating diesel fuel dribbling from
engine can be caused by __________. leaking fuel injectors
D 1933 Chemicals are added to boiler water by injecting as a powder into the
them __________. mud drum
__________.
B 1937 Engine displacement is equal to piston area times the piston

__________. stroke

engine
D 1940 Guardian valves are installed on main propulsion prevent steam from
turbines to __________. leaking into the astern
element while the
vessel is maneuvering
D 1941 How will you operate a centrifugal fine pump at adjust the relief value
reduced capacity?
__________.
B 1943 If an evaporator or condenser coil of a container 'Binks' gun with weak
refrigeration system becomes dirty and requires acid solvent
cleaning, one of the suggested methods is to use
the __________.
A 1945 If the main engine is running steady. The normal 120 degrees Celsius
auto slow down temperature for scavenge air
boxes "FIRE ALARM" is
should be taken? drain valves until all
shut the drain line
valves, and slowly
open the steam valve
again.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
C 1955 In a two-stage flash evaporator, heated feed water feed inlet box
is evaporated in the _______________

blades in a reaction turbine, can be reduced by
__________.
D 1962 One function of a replenishing pump installed in the reservoir

many pressure-closed hydraulic systems, is to
supply fluid flow to
B 1963 Phenolphthalein is used as an indicator to test hardness

boiler water for __________.

soot blower heads
C 1967 The amount of HCFC-123 in a storage cylinder is saturation pressure

C 1968 The centrifugal pump component responsible for electric motor
converting the mechanical energy of the liquid
being pumped, to that of kinetic energy is the
__________.
C 1969 The device used to limit the passage of moisture humidifier
through a refrigeration system is the __________.
B 1970 The firing range of a variable capacity, return flow- fuel oil damper setting
type fuel atomizer is regulated to meet steam
demand by varying the __________.
C 1971 The high air velocity leaving the air impeller of an inlet nozzle ring
exhaust gas turbocharger is converted to pressure
in the __________.
C 1972 The lowest temperature required to cause self- explosive range
sustained combustion of a substance independent
of any outside source of ignition is called
__________.
D 1973 The minimum speed an engine must attain before the type and size of
ignition can occur depends upon __________. the engine

B 1975 The process of grinding or shredding sewage into detention
smaller particles is known as __________.
C 1976 The purpose of the re-circulating line between the ensure a steady boiler
turbine driven feed pump and the DC heater is to water level at all loads
__________.
B 1977 The seal pipng obtains liquid from the discharge packing gland
side of pump and directs the liquid to the
during maneuvering
B 1979 The water regulating valve installed in a compressor discharge

refrigeration system is operated by the temperature
__________.
B 1980 To prevent pulsations from developing in the boiler feedwater regulator
feedwater lines, the discharge side of a
reciprocating feed pump is equipped with a/an
__________.
A 1981 Under normal firing rates, which of the conditions High feedwater
temperature?
C 1982 Water regulating valves in water-cooled compressor speed
refrigeration systems vary the water flow through
the condensers in response to ______________
A 1983 What is the absorber in the aqua-ammonia water

absorption system of refrigeration?
__________.
B 1986 When fitting new carbon ring packing on a turbine reduce the ring
rotor shaft, carefully filing the ends of the segments segment end
will __________. clearance

__________.
C 1988 When the temperature in a refrigerated space rises the thermal expansion
above normal what is the first thing that will valve will close
happen?
B 1989 Which action should you take if a boiler is panting? decrease the air
pressure to the
burners
B 1990 Which of the conditions listed represents the Keeps the refrigerated
greatest effect of excess frost accumulation on space cooler.
evaporator coils in a refrigeration system?
C 1992 Which of the following items should be checked Fuel oil heater inlet
each time the firing rate or forced draft pressure is temperature
adjusted?
C 1993 Which of the following should always be checked Air filters
prior to starting a diesel engine?
D 1994 Which of the following statements is true regarding Theoretically, there is
a positive displacement rotary pump? no limit to shut off
head pressure.
misalignment?
C 1997 Which of the statements represents an advantage Removal and
of the 'bent tube' method of installing boiler tubes? replacement of tubes
is easier than with
other methods.
C 1998 While inspecting the main bearings on a diesel the bearing had been
engine you find impregnated dirt and scratches in overheated
the bearing surface. You would, therefore, suspect
that __________.
D 2000 Your ship has steamed 1856 miles at 18 knots 690 tons
reach that port?
B 2001 A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when the discharge head is
first started: too low

engine performance
a/an ____. I. gradual but continual rise in
steam system
C 2005 A properly adjusted thermostatic expansion valve supply pressure
will have a constant valve opening under a
condition of constant __________.
D 2007 A vacuum is initially established in the first and vacuum drag from the
second stages of a low pressure evaporator by the auxiliary condensate
use of __________. system
B 2008 After disassembly, the safest way to remove ammonia
carbon deposits from air compressor inlet and
discharge valves is to use __________.
D 2009 Ammonia when used as a refrigerant is valuable toxic
because of its high efficiency, it is however
__________.
C 2011 At ambient temperature and atmosphere pressure, corrosive liquid
R-12 is a/an _________________
__________.

__________. stroke
C 2018 Exhaust pipes for separate main propulsion diesel space limitations
engines can be combined only when __________. prevent separately run
pipes
element while the
D 2021 How will you operate a centrifugal fine pump at adjust the relief value
reduced capacity?
__________.
B 2023 If an evaporator or condenser coil of a container 'Binks' gun with weak
refrigeration system becomes dirty and requires acid solvent
cleaning, one of the suggested methods is to use
the __________.
A 2025 If the main engine is running steady. The normal 120 degrees Celsius
auto slow down temperature for scavenge air
boxes "FIRE ALARM" is
shut the drain line

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 2032 Improper waterside venting of the tube nests in a fluctuating vacuum in
submerged tube evaporator will cause a/an the evaporator
__________.
__________.
D 2035 In a two-stage flash evaporator, conditions in the Higher temperature,
second-effect as compared to the first-effect are higher
__________ absolute pressure.
D 2036 In an operating, water-cooled, multi-box overcharge of
refrigeration system, both low discharge and high refrigerant in the
suction pressures are being simultaneously system
experienced. The probable cause for this condition
is a/an __________.
C 2037 In solving the IHP developed in the cylinder the compression pressure
indicator card is used to determine
blades in a reaction turbine, can be reduced by
__________.
C 2040 Maintaining the lowest possible scavenging air air charge density
temperature at all times is not recommended due becoming too high
to the possibility of the __________.
A 2042 One factor for determining the minimum feedwater dew point temperature
inlet temperature to a boiler economizer is the of the stack gases
__________.
B 2044 Purpose of starting bypass on compressors: to unload discharge
pressure to liquid line
A 2045 Scale prevention in boiler water is accomplished by precipitate scale

adding treatment chemicals to __________. forming salts into
sludge
B 2046 Steam baffles are installed in the steam drum of a direct the flow of
water-tube boiler to __________. steam to the
desuperheater inlet
A 2047 The amount of fuel oil atomized by a steam sprayer plate size
atomization burner depends on the atomizing
steam pressure, the fuel pressure and the
__________.
A 2048 The cause of too high exhaust temperature in one Timing of the fuel
cylinder of a 6-cylinder generator engine is _. pump changed
D 2049 The device used to limit engine torque at various speed limiting
engine speeds is called a __________. governor
in the __________.
C 2052 The lowest temperature required to cause self- explosive range
sustained combustion of a substance independent
of any outside source of ignition is called
__________.
C 2054 The pinion gears used in main propulsion reduction aluminum

gear mechanisms are generally constructed of
__________.
B 2055 The process of grinding or shredding sewage into detention
smaller particles is known as __________.
C 2056 The purpose of the recirculating line between the ensure a steady boiler
__________.
D 2057 The seal piping obtains liquid from the discharge packing gland
side of the pump and directs the liquid to the
__________.
during maneuvering
B 2059 The water regulating valve installed in a compressor discharge

refrigeration system is operated by the temperature
__________.
B 2060 To prevent pulsations from developing in the boiler feedwater regulator
feedwater lines, the discharge side of a
__________.
A 2061 Under normal firing rates, which of the conditions High feedwater
temperature?
C 2062 Water regulating valves are installed to vary the compressor speed
water flow through the water cooled refrigeration
condensers in response to __________.
B 2063 What is the absorber in the aqua ammonia ammonia
absorption system of the refrigeration?
A 2064 What part of the turbine assembly is used to relieve Flexible I-beam
strain on the turbine caused by thermal stress? supports
A 2065 When a lube oil purifier has been cleaned, but a seal will be gradually
small amount of sludge remains in one spot of the lost after being placed
bowl side, the __________. into operation
C 2066 When firing a boiler in local manual control, an increase in the fuel oil
increase in boiler load must be accompanied by flow before an
a/an __________. increase in the forced
draft pressure

__________.
C 2068 When the temperature in a refrigerated space rises The thermal
above its normal set point, which of the listed expansion valve will
actions should occur FIRST? close.
D 2069 Which action should normally be taken during each test boiler water
watch when the auxiliary boiler is operating? alkalinity
C 2070 Which of the conditions listed occurs when glassy Formation of a

slag, formed by the burning of fuel oil contaminated protective coating.
with salt water, melts and runs over the furnace
wall?
C 2071 Which of the following conditions could cause black Insufficient steam
smoke to be discharged from the stack of an supply to the fuel oil
auxiliary boiler equipped with turbine-driven rotary heater.
cup atomizers?
adjusted?
D 2074 Which of the following statements is true Belts generally stretch
concerning V-belt drives for reciprocating air slightly during the first
compressors? few months of use.
C 2075 Which of the items listed is required by Coast Hydrostatic test

Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 54) to be pressure
stamped on a pressure vessel?
is easier than with
other methods.
that __________.
reach that port?
B 2081 A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when water seal pipe is
first started if the __________. plugged
A 2083 A failure to any component of a flame safeguard the prevention of

control for an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, will automatic restart
result in __________.
a/an ____. I. gradual but continual rise in
steam system
B 2085 A properly adjusted safety valve for an auxiliary attain maximum lift
boiler will __________. when it pops below its
set pressure
C 2086 A smoking burner with a pulsating flame in an fuel oil supply
auxiliary boiler, is an indication that the temperature is normal
__________.
C 2087 A vacuum is initially created in a flash type distilling the flashing of the feed
plant by __________. water

discharge valves is to use __________.
D 2089 Ammonia leaks in the condenser can be detected adding oil of
by: peppermint to the
system and trecking
the smell
B 2090 An increase in crankcase pressure generally worn connecting rod

indicates __________. bearings
A 2091 At a given pressure, erosion of steam piping and superheated steam

machinery will be minimized by utilizing
__________.
A 2094 Combustion control systems on automatic boilers the furnace to be

are designed to prevent immediate burner ignition purged
after a normal or safety shutdown in order to allow
time for __________.
B 2095 Despite troubleshooting the system, the watch repeat all the steps he
engineer has been unable to transfer fuel to the has taken
settler while underway. As the settler level is
becoming dangerously low, the engineer should
now __________.
A 2096 Downcomers are used in modern boilers to circulate water to the
__________. mud drum
__________. stroke
pipes
B 2099 For any piston ring to operate smoothly without harder than the
scuffing, the ring must be________________. cylinder liner
element while the
D 2101 How to operated centrifugal fire pump at reduced adjust the relief value
capacity?
C 2102 If a liquid sight flow indicator in a refrigeration too much refrigerant in
system shows gas bubbles in motion passing the system
inside of the glass, there is __________.
B 2103 If an engine operates at 900 RPM at no load, and 3.1%
at 870 RPM at full load, the speed droop is
__________.
D 2104 If the capacity of a reciprocating air compressor leaking compressor
gradually drops off, the cause could be valves
__________.
B 2105 If the main diesel propulsion engine slows down I and II
automatically, the most probable causes are
__________________ I. Jacket cooling low
pressure II. Low lube oil temperature III. Low fuel
oil pressure
shut the drain line
valves, and slowly
again.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 2112 Improper waterside venting of the tube nests in a fluctuating vacuum in
submerged tube evaporator will cause a/an the evaporator
__________.
C 2113 In a diesel engine, when refitting piston rings you I only
should__________.
I. check the ring gap at the smallest diameter of

the cylinder
II. remove carbon from the ring groove
B 2114 In a multi-burner firebox, a burner tip with a worn have no effect on the
and enlarged orifice will __________. flow of oil if the proper
pressure is maintained
C 2115 In a two-stage flash distilling plant, which jump is condenser circulating

vented to the second-stage shell in order to remove water pump
vapor from the pump suction?
D 2116 In an operating, water-cooled, multi-box overcharge of
refrigeration system, both low discharge and high refrigerant in the
suction pressures are being simultaneously system
experienced. The probable cause for this condition
is a/an __________.
C 2117 In solving the IHP developed in the cylinder the compression pressure
indicator card is used to determine
B 2119 Leakage into an internal desuperheater may be steam scrubbers

caused by __________. carrying away
D 2121 Oil control rings function to __________. allow proper
lubrication of cylinders
and compression rings
A 2122 One factor for determining the minimum feedwater dew point temperature
__________.
A 2124 Purpose of starting bypass on compressors: equalize pressure
between discharge
and sunction side on
starting
sludge
desuperheater inlet
D 2127 The amount of fuel oil atomized by a return flow oil header supply valve
burner is directly controlled by the __________.
A 2128 The cause if there is a charge air pressure drop in Turbocharger air filter
a generator engine is _. fouled
in the __________.
D 2132 The lowest temperature of the sytem refrigerant is evaporator
at the

__________.
D 2135 The process of breaking up fuel oil into fine settling
particles to ensure good combustion is called
__________.
C 2136 The purpose of the recirculating line between the ensure a steady boiler
__________.
D 2137 The seal piping obtains liquid from the discharge packing gland
side of the pump and directs the liquid to the
__________.
during maneuvering
B 2139 The water level in a steaming boiler has risen to secure the fires
within 2 inches of the top of the top gage glass.
Your immediate action should be to __________.
B 2140 To prevent pulsations from developing in the boiler feed water regulator
feed water lines, the discharge side of a
__________.
A 2141 Under normal firing rates, a reduction of the steam high feed water
outlet temperature from an uncontrolled temperature
superheater could be caused by __________.
C 2142 Water regulating valves are installed to vary the compressor speed
water flow through the water cooled refrigeration
condensers in response to __________.
D 2143 What is the "driving force" behind heat transfer by the size of the heat
conduction sink for absorbing heat
A 2144 What part of the turbine assembly is used to relieve Flexible I-beam
strain on the turbine caused by thermal stress? supports
draft pressure

__________.
C 2148 When the temperature in a refrigerated space rises The thermal
above its normal set point, which of the listed expansion valve will
actions should occur FIRST? close.
D 2149 Which action should normally be taken during each test boiler water
watch when the auxiliary boiler is operating? alkalinity

wall?
cup atomizers?
adjusted?
D 2154 Which of the following statements is true Belts generally stretch
concerning V-belt drives for reciprocating air slightly during the first
compressors? few months of use.
C 2155 Which of the items listed causes a direct acting Hydraulic oil pressure
mechanical governor to operate the engine fuel
control linkage?
B 2156 Which of the listed problems is occurring if a coil The brine density is
type high pressure evaporator constantly requires improper.
an increase in the coil steam pressure in order to
maintain capacity?
is easier than with
other methods.
that __________.
B 2159 Why are the condensate drains from the fuel oil To allow any oil to be
heaters and fuel oil tank heating coils returned to separated from the
the drain inspection tank? steam.
reach that port?
B 2161 A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when water seal pipe is
first started if the __________. plugged
A 2162 A diesel engine could fail to start because of incorrect injection
__________. timing
result in __________.
A 2164 A leak in the internal desuperheater located in one decrease in the
of the two main boilers on a ship can be indicated amount of feed
by a/an __________. treatment chemicals
remaining in that boiler
set pressure
__________.
C 2167 A vacuum is initially created in a flash type distilling the flashing of the feed
plant by __________. water

discharge valves is to use
B 2169 ambient temperature means temperature of the
body

__________.
D 2172 Black smoke exhausting from a diesel engine may excessive scavenging
be caused by __________. air pressure
D 2173 Chemicals are added to boiler feedwater to reduce the frequency

__________. of blowdowns
time for __________.
now __________.
__________. mud drum
D 2177 Engine coolant accumulating in the diesel engine low oil pressure
lubricating oil can result from a __________.
pipes
B 2179 For any piston ring to operate smoothly without of a material harder
scuffing, the ring must be __________. than the cylinder liner
element while the
capacity?
C 2182 If a liquid sight flow indicator in a refrigeration too much refrigerant in
system shows gas bubbles in motion passing the system
inside of the glass, there is __________.
C 2183 If an electric motor driven air compressor fails to leaking discharge
start, it may be due to a __________. valve
gradually drops off, the cause could be valves
__________.
A 2185 If the main and standby lube oil service pumps of an emergency supply
the main engine fail while underway at sea, of oil in the gravity
__________. tank will provide time
to crash stop the
turbine and gears
shut the drain line
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 2192 Improper water washing of the water-tube boiler sulfuric acid corrosion
firesides can cause __________.
should__________. I. check the ring gap at the
smallest diameter of the cylinder II. remove carbon
from the ring groove
C 2195 In a two-stage centrifugal air conditioning system, Expansion valve

the liquid refrigerant passes through the condenser
directly to the_______________.
D 2196 In an operating refrigeration system low on be clear
refrigerant, a liquid line sight glass will
__________.
A 2197 In sewage treatment, the term 'maceration' refers breaking up solid
to the process of __________. matter into fine
particles

A 2202 One factor for determining the minimum feed water dew point temperature
__________.
B 2203 Phenolphthalein indicator is used to test boiler dissolved oxygen
water for______________.
C 2204 Purging is the process used to __________. eliminate moisture
from the refrigeration
system

sludge
desuperheater inlet
A 2208 The carbon ring of a refrigeration compressor spring

crankshaft mechanical seal is held in position
against the stationary ring by using a/an
__________.
B 2210 The firing range of a steam assisted fuel atomizer fuel oil return pressure
is regulated to cope with changes in the steam
C 2211 The heaviest scale formation in a flash evaporator distillate cooler
is most likely to occur in the _____________
D 2212 The lowest temperature at which fuel combustion autoignition point

becomes self-sustaining in the presence of a
source of ignition, is defined as the __________.
B 2213 The minimum fuel oil delivery pressure required for degree of cylinder air
efficient injection depends primarily on the turbulence
__________.
__________.
C 2215 The process of boiling seawater in order to dehydration
separate it into freshwater vapor and brine is
usually defined as _____________
A 2216 The purpose of the reaction turbine dummy piston counteract and
is to ________. balance axial thrust
produced by the
turbine rotor
B 2217 The scavenging air for soot blowers is supplied by low pressure air
the __________. compressor
B 2218 The term 'swell' relates to a change in boiler water results when the feed
level which __________. rate becomes erratic
during maneuvering
A 2220 To prevent overheating and scoring of the shaft Tighten the packing in
after repacking the stuffing box, which of the small increments while
following procedures should be carried out? the pump is operating.
A 2221 Under normal firing rates, a reduction of the steam high feedwater
D 2222 Water leaking through the stern tube stuffing box is Cooling
used to accomplish which of the following actions?
A 2223 What is that term called when liquid refrigerant flooding back
reaches the compressor through the suction line?
A 2224 What part of the mainfeed and water cycle deaerating feed tank
separates the condensate system from the feed
water system?
draft pressure
C 2227 When removing the primary refrigerant from a Insure that the water
system using water as a secondary refrigerant, it is doesn't become
important to follow which procedure(s) to safeguard contaminated with oil
the equipment? in the direct contact
heat exchanger.
D 2228 When the stuffing box of a centrifugal pump has left in the position
been completely repacked with new packing, the
packing gland nuts are tightened for final seating of
the packing and should then be ___________
D 2229 Which action should be taken when an auxiliary Clean all electrical
boiler is in operation? connections.
wall?
cup atomizers?
A 2232 Which of the following is used to reduce cargo Mechanical seals
pump leakage to the pump room bridge especially
on most tankers?
A 2233 Which of the following safety devices should be lubrication low
installed on turbines. pressure to stop
mechanism
D 2234 Which of the following statements is true A reserve is
concerning the use of hydrazine in boiler water maintained by
treatment? continually adding it to
the condensate and
feed water system
rather than the boiler
water.
control linkage?
B 2236 Which of the listed problems is occurring if a coil The brine density is
type high pressure evaporator constantly requires improper.
an increase in the coil steam pressure in order to
maintain capacity?
A 2237 Which of the statements represents a characteristic It turns with the shaft
of the thrust collar in a Kingsbury thrust bearing? and the pivot shoes do
not rotate.
A 2238 While in operation, the function of the orifice in the maintain the absolute
flash evaporator loop seal is to __________. pressure difference
between the first and
second stages
reach that port?
A 2241 A centrifugal pump gradually develops insufficient Replace the wearing
discharge pressure. What corrective action is rings.
required?
__________. timing
result in __________.
set pressure
__________.
C 2247 A vacuum is created in a flash-type distilling plant the flashing of feed
by ___________
C 2248 After cooling of the cylinder air charge of a higher torque but
turbocharged diesel engine will result in lower brake
__________. horsepower
body
__________.
D 2253 Chemicals are added to boiler feedwater to reduce the frequency

time for __________.
now __________.
__________. mud drum
C 2258 Exhaust gases in a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine the air valves

are discharged through __________.
element while the
capacity?
A 2262 If a liquid drying agent is used in a refrigeration release the moisture
system already equipped with a solid drying agent, already trapped in the
the liquid drying agent will __________. solid drying agent
C 2263 If an electric motor driven air compressor fails to leaking discharge

start, it may be due to a __________. valve
falls off, the cause could be__________________. valves
to crash stop the
turbine and gears
shut the drain line
valves, and slowly
again.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
should__________. I. check the ring gap at the
smallest diameter of the cylinder II. remove carbon
from the ring groove
C 2275 In a two-stage centrifugal air conditioning system, Expansion valve

directly to the_______________.
D 2276 In an operating refrigeration system low on be clear
refrigerant, a liquid line sight glass will
__________.
A 2277 In sewage treatment, the term 'maceration' refers breaking up solid
to the process of __________. matter into fine
particles
B 2278 Injection lag in a diesel engine may be caused by a higher cetane

__________. number of fuel oil

A 2280 Maintaining low pressure in a condensing turbine enables better

exhaust trunk __________. utilization of available
heat energy to perform
work
B 2282 One engine manufacturer recommends heavy fuel flattening of the bowl
oil should not be heated above 80°C to 95°C neoprene O-rings
(176°F to 203°F) before purification. This upper
limit should be observed to ensure against
__________.
B 2283 Phenolphthalein indicator is used to test boiler dissolved oxygen
water for______________.
C 2284 Purging is the process used to __________. eliminate moisture
from the refrigeration
system
C 2285 Scale on seat of a leaky safety valve maybe Lining-up and properly
remedied by: supporting the escape
pipes
B 2286 Steam assist fuel atomizers are converted to raise steam on the idle
straight mechanical atomizers in order to boiler
__________.
A 2288 The carbon ring of a refrigeration compressor spring

crankshaft mechanical seal is held in position
against the stationary ring by using a/an
__________.
A 2289 The device most commonly used to measure the pyrometer
exhaust gas temperature of a diesel engine
cylinder is called a __________.
B 2291 The heated feed water entering any flash chamber vaporize, with the
of a flash-type evaporator will __________. unflashed water
remaining at the
temperature at which it
entered the flash
chamber
D 2292 The lowest temperature at which fuel combustion autoignition point

becomes self-sustaining in the presence of a
source of ignition, is defined as the __________.
__________.
D 2294 The pilot valves in an air pilot starting system for a regulator valve
two-stroke/cycle, direct-reversing, main propulsion
diesel engine are operated by either a ported
distributor disc or a/an __________.
usually defined as __________.
produced by the
turbine rotor
during maneuvering
A 2300 To prevent overheating and scoring of the shaft Tighten the packing in
after repacking the stuffing box, which of the small increments while
following procedures should be carried out? the pump is operating.
A 2301 Under normal firing rates, a reduction of the steam high feedwater
D 2302 Water leaking through the stern tube stuffing box is Cooling
used to accomplish which of the following actions?
C 2303 What is required for crosshead type engines that The air flow from the
have a scavenging space in open connection to the scavenging space
cylinder? must always be
protected by plate type
check valves and
under no circumstance
may other devices be
used.
C 2304 what part of the ammonia vapor compresion brtween compressor

system must the charging connection be hooked and condenser
up?
B 2305 When a leak has developed in the lube oil cooler of Lube oil contaminated
an operating diesel engine, which of the listed with saltwater
operating conditions can be expected to occur?
A 2306 When excessive static boiler pressure has resulted steam pressure acting
in the initial lift of the valve disc, a huddling on the enlarged area
chamber safety valve will continue to lift open as a of projecting lip or ring
result of ___________,
C 2307 When removing the primary refrigerant from a Insure that the water
system using water as a secondary refrigerant, it is doesn't become
important to follow which procedure(s) to safeguard contaminated with oil
the equipment? in the direct contact
heat exchanger.
D 2308 When the steering wheel is turned, oil is directed to modulating the oil flow
the steering rams by __________ with the six-way valve
D 2310 Which of the conditions listed occurring in a diesel Faulty combustion
engine would cause carbon deposits to develop in
the piston ring belt?
D 2311 Which of the following conditions could be a cause Leaking fuel injectors
of excessive fuel dilution of diesel engine lube oil?
C 2312 Which of the following is used to reduce cargo clipper seals

pump leakage to the pump room bilge of most
tanker vessels?
A 2313 Which of the following ring designs is commonly Machining a special
used on new piston rings to facilitate run-in or ring face groove filled
seating? with antifriction metal.
the feedwater rather
than the boiler water.
control linkage?
D 2316 Which of the listed problems could produce a high production of high
absolute pressure within a flash type evaporator? salinity distillate
not rotate.
A 2318 While in operation, the function of the orifice in the maintain the absolute
flash evaporator loop seal is to __________. pressure difference
between the first and
second stages
reach that port?
A 2321 A centrifugal pump gradually develops insufficient Replace the wearing
discharge pressure. What corrective action is rings.
required?
__________. timing
B 2323 A failure of any component of a flame safeguard a furnace explosion
control for an auxiliary boiler will result in
__________.
D 2325 A primary function of burner atomization steam is maintain a constantly

to __________. high fuel pressure
B 2326 A smoking burner in an automatic auxiliary boiler defective solenoid
would be caused by a______________. valve
C 2327 A vacuum differential is maintained in the distillate steam trap
circuit between any two stages of a multiple stage
distilling plant by the use of a/an __________.
C 2328 After cooling of a turbocharged diesel engine will higher torque but
result in __________. lower brake
horsepower
body
C 2330 An increase in clearance between reaction blade an increase in rotor
tips and the turbine casing will result in thrust load
__________.
C 2331 At 0400H the reading of the engine counter was 90.7 r.p.m.
785140 and at 0300H the reading was 810340.
what was the mean speed of the engine in
revolutions per minute if the clock was put forward
20 minutes during the watch?
D 2333 Chemicals are added to boiler feed water to reduce the frequency
C 2334 Collapsed hydraulic valve lifters in a diesel engine excessive rocker arm
will result in __________. movement
B 2335 Design characteristics of a velocity-compounded one or more nozzles
impulse turbine include the utilization of with one row of
__________. rotating blades
B 2336 Downcomers are installed between the inner and I only
outer boiler casings to __________.
I. increase the end point of combustion

II. increase the end point of circulation

element while the
C 2341 How often should the lubricating oil of a diesel After every trip
engine be changed?
A 2342 If a liquid drying agent is used in a refrigeration release the moisture
system already equipped with a solid drying agent, already trapped in the
the liquid drying agent will __________. solid drying agent
A 2343 If an auxiliary diesel engine will not crank but can corroded battery
be barred over, the trouble may be in the connections
__________.
falls off, the cause could be__________________. valves
to crash stop the
turbine and gears
C 2346 If used for regulating fluid flow through a piping Plug valve
system, which of the valves listed could be
damaged?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 2353 In a diesel engine, when installing new piston rings I only
it is important to check __________.
I. ring gap clearance

II. side clearance
C 2355 In a two stage flash type evaporator, the brine saltwater heater shell
overboard pump is vented directly to the
__________.
B 2356 In an operating diesel engine, which of the fresh water circulates
following is true concerning a tube and shell type through the tubes and
jacket water heat exchanger? sea water around the
outside of the tubes
A 2357 In sewage treatment, the term "maceration" refers breaking up solid

to the process of __________ matter into fine
particles
D 2358 Injection lag in a diesel engine may be caused by a change in the cetane
__________. number of the fuel
D 2359 Latent heat is: heat add to change

temperature of a
substance
work
D 2361 Oil control rings are designed with slotted holes to decrease ring contact
__________. area and cut down
heat transfer
__________.
B 2363 Phenolphthalein indicator is used in the boiler dissolved oxygen
water test for __________.
D 2364 Pumps normally used for fuel oil service are pumps explosion proof gear
C 2365 Scale on seat of a leaky safety valve maybe Lining-up and properly
remedied by: supporting the escape
pipes
__________.
burner is directly controlled by the
D 2368 The capacity output of a centrifugal refrigeration controlling the
compressor may be controlled manually by compressor speed
__________
A 2369 The device allowing for the change in volume of the fresh water expansion
cooling water in a propulsion diesel engine closed tank
cooling system is the __________.
B 2371 The heated feed water entering any flash chamber vaporize, with the
of a flash-type evaporator will __________. unflashed water
remaining at the
temperature at which it
entered the flash
chamber
A 2372 The lower water seal on a diesel engine wet neoprene O-ring
cylinder liner must allow for liner expansion and
contraction. This seal is most commonly a
__________.
__________.
usually defined as __________.
produced by the
turbine rotor
during maneuvering
B 2379 The water in an operating auxiliary boiler should be hour

tested for alkalinity and chloride content each
__________.
C 2380 To prevent motor overload during start-up of closed until the motor
hermetic centrifugal refrigeration system, the is connected across
compressor suction gas variable inlet guide vanes the line at full voltage
remain ____________ and current drawn is
up to full load current
C 2381 Under normal conditions,how is the superheated by diverting part of the

steam outlet temperature regulated flow thru the
desuperheater
C 2382 Water leaking from a pump packing gland is kept shaft sleeves
away from the bearing housing by the use of
__________.
check valves and
used.
B 2384 What part of the ammonia system must the charge between the
connection be hooked up? evaporator and
compressor
D 2386 When excessive fuel dilution is noted in the lube centrifuge

oil, the oil should be_____________.
C 2387 When removing reusable refrigerant from asystem, be made of copper
the line to the storage drum must:
the steering gear rams by __________. with the six-way valve
D 2390 Which of the conditions listed occurring in a diesel Fault combustion
engine would cause carbon deposits to develop in
the piston ring belt?
C 2392 Which of the following is used to reduce cargo clipper seals

pump leakage to the pump room bilge of most
tanker vessels?

the feedwater rather
than the boiler water.
B 2395 Which of the installation steps listed is necessary Clean outlet pipe and
for the proper operation of the thermostatic secure bulb tangential
expansion valve? to the flow of
refrigerant.
D 2396 Which of the listed problems could produce a high production of high
absolute pressure within a flash type evaporator? salinity distillate
not rotate.
A 2398 While at sea, the flash type evaporator is continue the current
discharging the output to the distill tanks. If it evaporator operation
becomes necessary to reduce the feed water
temperature below 165°F, you should __________.
A 2399 Why are the burner registers closed a few minutes To prevent cracking
after a boiler has been secured to be cooled? the furnace refractory.
B 2400 Your main propulsion boilers are equipped with a opened the feedwater
two element feedwater regulating control system. valve wide due to the
While on watch, you are required to respond to a effect of shrink
'slow' bell from full sea speed. Under these
conditions the automatic feedwater regulator will
have ______
D 2401 A centrifugal pump designed to handle a liquid with a semi-mechanical

a temperature of 250°F or greater must be seal
provided with __________.
D 2402 A diesel engine cooling water system with a pH slight acidity
factor of 3.0 indicates a condition of __________.

__________.
B 2404 A leak in the heating coils of a fuel oil heater will water in the fuel oil
first show up as __________. supply
B 2406 A smoking burner in an automatic auxiliary boiler defective solenoid

would be caused by a______________. valve
B 2408 After changing out the fuel filters the diesel engine low compression
fails to restart. The most probable cause for this
condition is a/an __________.
D 2409 Although accurate tests of boiler water for testing frequently for
dissolved oxygen are difficult to obtain on board total dissolved solids
ship, you can be fairly certain of proper oxygen
removal by __________.
__________.
C 2411 At 0400H the reading of the engine counter was 90.7 r.p.m.
785140 and at 0300H the reading was 810340.
what was the mean speed of the engine in
revolutions per minute if the clock was put forward
20 minutes during the watch?
C 2412 Black smoke exhausting from a diesel engine proper fuel injection
B 2413 chemical name of freon 12 carbon dioxide
D 2416 Downcomers are installed between the inner and I only
I. increase the end point of combustion

II. increase the end point of carry over
B 2417 Electrolytic corrosion in the condenser circulating decreasing the
water system can be reduced by __________. velocity of the
circulating water
through the
waterboxes
B 2419 For any piston ring to operate smoothly without harder than the
scuffing the ring must be ________ cylinder liner
A 2420 Grey smoke exhausting from a running diesel late ignition
engine be changed?
C 2422 If a line shaft bearing begins to overheat, the shaft increase lube oil
speed should be reduced. If overheating persists, pressure to the
you should then __________. bearing
A 2423 If an auxiliary diesel engine will not crank but can corrosion on the
be barred over, the trouble may be due to battery connections
__________.
falls off, the cause could be __________ valves
D 2425 If the low water level alarm sounds on an blow down the gage
automatically fired boiler, and the low water cutout glass to determine
fails to function, you must immediately where the water level
__________. is
C 2426 If used for regulating fluid flow through a piping Plug valve
system, which of the valves listed could be
damaged?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 2432 Improper seating of an air starting check valve in noise coming from the
an operating diesel engine is indicated by air starting valve
__________.
it is important to check __________. I. ring gap
clearance II. side clearance
C 2435 In a two stage flash type evaporator, the brine saltwater heater shell
overboard pump is vented directly to the
__________.
B 2437 In sewage treatment the term "maceration" refers chemical treatment of

to the process of_______________. sewage

D 2439 Late fuel oil injection in a diesel engine can result in fuel knock
__________.
work
heat transfer
__________.
A 2444 Pumps normally used for fuel oil service are positive displacement
__________. rotary pumps
D 2445 Scale in the air ejector first-stage nozzle could air ejector steam
cause a decrease in the __________. supply pressure
__________.
B 2447 The amount of fuel injected into a diesel engine the firing pressure in
cylinder by a unit injector, is controlled by the cylinder
__________.
D 2448 The capacity of a rotary pump, delivering a decreased suction

constant viscosity fluid, will decrease when the pressure
discharge pressure is increased, due to
__________.
A 2450 The firing order of an in-line, four-stroke/cycle, six on the intake stroke
cylinder, auxiliary diesel engine is 1-5-3-6-2-4.
When the #1 cylinder is firing at top dead center,
the #3 piston is __________.
B 2451 The heat used to change a liquid to a gas is called fusion
latent heat of:
__________.
A 2453 The minimum feedwater inlet temperature to a dew point temperature
boiler economizer is determined by the of the stack gas
__________.
B 2455 The procedures recommended for auxiliary boilers treating with oxygen
having high salinity include __________. scavengers
B 2456 The purpose of the propeller fairwater cone is to lock the propeller nut
__________. in position
C 2457 The satisfactory operation of diesel engine exhaust the proper back
valves usually depends on __________. pressure
B 2458 The term 'shrink' relates to a change in boiler water results when the feed
during maneuvering

__________.
C 2460 To prevent motor overload during start-up of a closed until the motor
hermetically sealed centrifugal refrigeration system, is connected across
the compressor suction gas variable inlet guide the line at full voltage
vanes remain __________. and current drawn is
D 2461 Under normal conditions, the refrigerant enters the liquid
compressor in an operating refrigeration system as
a __________.
C 2462 Water leaking from a pump packing gland is kept shaft sleeves
away from the bearing housing by the use of
__________.
check valves and
used.
A 2464 What part of a kingsbury thrust bearing tilts to shoes

permit the formation of a wedge shaped film of oil?
D 2466 When excessive fuel dilution is noted in the lube centrifuged

oil, the oil should be __________.
B 2467 When removing carbon that has accumulated at entering the lube oil
the air inlet ports of a two-stroke/cycle diesel
engine, you should take precautions to prevent
carbon particles from __________.
the steering gear rams by __________. with the six-way valve
B 2469 Which action should be taken if the water level in Blowdown the gage
the gage glass drops out of sight and the burner glass.
fails to secure automatically?
B 2470 Which of the conditions listed may occur in an Hydraulic stress and
operating diesel engine if air pockets form within distortion will develop.
the cylinder head circulating water passages?
C 2472 Which of the following is used to hold the poppet Lifting beam
valves closed in the turbine nozzle control valves?
B 2474 Which of the following statements is true Dehydrators must be

concerning the use of dehydrators in refrigeration used continuously.
systems?
B 2475 Which of the installation steps listed is necessary Clean outlet pipe and
for the proper operation of the thermostatic secure bulb tangential
expansion valve? to the flow of
refrigerant.
D 2476 Which of the listed problems can be a cause of low Clogged air filter
compression pressure in a diesel engine?
B 2477 Which of the statements listed identifies the Prevents lateral
function performed by the main thrust bearing? movement of the slow
speed gear
A 2478 While at sea, the flash type evaporator is continue the current
discharging the output to the distill tanks. If it evaporator operation
becomes necessary to reduce the feed water
temperature below 165°F, you should __________.
B 2480 Your main propulsion boilers are equipped with a opened the feedwater
two element feedwater regulating control system. valve wide due to the
conditions the automatic feedwater regulator will
have ______
D 2481 A centrifugal pump designed to handle a liquid with a semi-mechanical

a temperature of 250°F or greater must be seal

__________.
A 2486 A small obstruction at the thermostatic expansion Suction pressure
valve inlet will result in which of the following fluctuation.
conditions?

__________.
B 2491 Assuming oil and water flow rates remain the Water temperature
same, what would be the effect of scale formation outlet temperature will
occurring on the inside of the cooling water tubes decrease and the lube
of a lube oil heat exchanger? oil temperature will
decrease.
C 2493 chemical formula for freon 12 CCIF3
I. increase the end point of carry over

II. decrease the end point of circulation
circulating water
through the
waterboxes
D 2498 Exhaust gases are generally removed from the natural aspiration
cylinders of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine by
__________.
B 2499 For any given volume of compressed air produced increase the power
by a multistage air compressor, interstage cooling required for
will __________. compression
engine be changed?
C 2502 If a large propeller is installed in a diesel engine reach full RPM at less
propelle ship, the propeller will: than full torque
A 2503 If an auxiliary diesel engine will not crank but can starting batteries
be barred over, the trouble may be in the
__________.
D 2504 If the capacity of a centrifugal pump decreases packing gland
gradually over a long period of time, you should
replace the __________.
D 2505 If the low water level alarm sounds on an blowdown the gage
__________. is
B 2506 If two turbo-generators with the same no-load assume the smaller
speed settings are operating in parallel, the unit share of the load
whose governor has the lesser speed droop will
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
it is important to check __________. I. ring gap
clearance II. side clearance
D 2515 In a two stage flash evaporator, operating higher temperature

conditions in the second stage, as compared to the and higher absolute
first stage, are __________. pressure
B 2517 In sewage treatment the term "maceration" refers chemical treatment of

to the process of_______________. sewage
__________.
B 2520 Main steam turbine lubricating oil systems are fitted floating strainers
with __________.
heat transfer
B 2522 One end of a diesel engine cylinder is sealed by crankcase
the cylinder head and the other end by the
__________.
C 2526 State of a system wherein no heat flow takes place Thermal unsteady
between its components. state
__________.
D 2528 The capacity of a rotary pump, delivering a decreased suction

constant viscosity fluid, will decrease when the pressure
discharge pressure is increased, due to
__________.
the #3 piston is __________.
C 2531 The heat removed from the refrigerant in the latent heat of
condenser of a refrigeration plant is the expansion
__________.
__________.
A 2533 The minimum feedwater inlet temperature to a dew point temperature
__________.
A 2534 The physical state of refrigerant as found in the high pressure liquid
system reciever would be defined as a _______?
B 2536 The purpose of the propeller fairwater cone is to lock the propeller nut
__________. in position
A 2538 The term 'separation' as used in oil purification water from a mixture
refers to the removal of __________. of oil liquids
__________.
C 2540 To prevent motor overload during start-up of a closed until the motor
hermetically sealed centrifugal refrigeration system, is connected across
the compressor suction gas variable inlet guide the line at full voltage
vanes remain __________. and current drawn is
D 2541 Under normal conditions, the refrigerant enters the liquid

compressor in an operating refrigeration system as
a __________.
D 2542 Water is best removed from lubricating oil by silica gel cartridges
__________.
A 2543 What is normally used to compensate for thermal Flexible I-beam
expansion and contraction of the main turbine supports
casing?
C 2544 What occurs in the combustion space of a diesel Rapid increase in
engine cylinder shortly after ignition and before the temperature with
piston reaches TDC? constant pressure.
B 2545 When a hydraulic valve lifter is on the base circle of valve spring
the cam, 'zero' valve lash is maintained by the
__________.
carbon particles from ______.
C 2548 When the steering gear is in operation, you should check hydraulic oil
____________ levels every hour
B 2549 Which action should be taken if the water level in Blowdown the gage
the gage glass drops out of sight and the burner glass.
fails to secure automatically?
D 2551 Which of the following conditions can result in the High lubricating oil
cracking of the piston lands? temperature
valves closed in the turbine nozzle control valves?
C 2553 Which of the following represents the significance The cetane number
the fuel oil cetane number? has no affect on
injection lag.
B 2554 Which of the following statements is true Dehydrators must be

concerning the use of dehydrators in refrigeration used continuously.
systems?
D 2555 Which of the general advantages listed does the When heated, it will
electrical pyrometer have over the mechanical move proportional to
pyrometer? the amount the metal
has lengthened or
expanded.
D 2557 Which of the statements listed accurately applies to A pitch indicator is to
controllable pitch propeller systems? be fitted on the
navigation bridge for
vessels 400 gross
tons and above.
D 2558 While at sea, the flash type evaporator is decrease the steam
discharging the output to the boiler water reserve pressure to the air
feed tanks. If it becomes necessary to reduce the ejectors
evaporator feed water temperature to below 165°F,
you should _______.
B 2560 Your main propulsion boilers are equipped with a opened the feed water
two element feed water regulating control system. valve wide due to the
conditions the automatic feed water regulator will
have ____
A 2561 A centrifugal pump attempting to develop flow capacity of 0%

against a closed discharge valve has a/an
__________.
C 2563 A factor in determining the minimum steam horsepower of the

temperature required at the turbine inlet is the turbine
__________.
C 2565 A pressure-velocity compounded impulse turbine velocity compounding
consists of __________. with reaction pressure
compounding
A 2566 A small obstruction at the thermostatic expansion Suction pressure

valve inlet will result in which of the following fluctuation.
conditions?

__________.
B 2571 Assuming oil and water flow rates remain the Water temperature
same, what would be the effect of scale formation outlet temperature will
occurring on the inside of the cooling water tubes decrease and the lube
of a lube oil heat exchanger? oil temperature will
decrease.
C 2573 Charring or glazing of the inner circumference of undertightening the
the packing rings in a centrifugal pump, is caused packing
by __________.
D 2574 Cold weather starting of a diesel engine may be decreasing the
made easier by __________. compression ratio
A 2575 Design characteristics of a velocity compounded two or more simple

impulse turbine include utilization of impulse stages

outer boiler casings to __________. I. increase the
end point of combustion II. increase the end point
of circulation
circulating water
through the
waterboxes
__________.
B 2579 For any given volume of compressed air produced increase the power
by a multistage air compressor, interstage cooling required for
will __________. compression

C 2581 How often should oil pump relief valves on tank Prior to each cargo
vessels to be tested? discharge operation
A 2582 If a large number of tubes has failed, you can securing the fires,
minimize damage to a boiler by __________. steam stops, and
relieving boiler
pressure
__________.
D 2584 If the capacity of a centrifugal pump decreases packing gland
gradually over a long period of time, you should
replace the __________.
D 2585 If the low water level alarm sounds on an blowdown the gage
__________. is
__________.
this pump?
diameter cylinder, an 11" stroke and operating at a
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
C 2593 In a diesel engine, what is the advantage of pre- I only
combustion chambers over the open type of
combustion chamber?
I. Pre-combustion chambers permit coarser fuel

atomization.
II. Pre-combustion chambers allow lower fuel
injection pressure.
B 2594 In a modern turbine installation, lube oil system bearing supply
strainers are usually located in the line
D 2595 In a two stage flash evaporator, operating higher temperature
conditions in the second stage, as compared to the and higher absolute
first stage, are __________. pressure
D 2596 In an operating diesel engine, which of the Noise coming from
following conditions is an indication of a leaking air that air starting valve.
starting valve?
A 2597 In securing the main turbines, steam to the second dry out the main
stage air ejectors should be left on for a while in turbines
order to __________.

__________.
with __________.
A 2601 Oil contaminations or deposits can be removed alkaline solution
from the waterside of boilers by "boiling out" with
a/an .
__________.
C 2603 Persons recovering refrigerant from small Type II technician
appliances must be certified as a __________.
C 2606 Starting systems for large, direct reversing, main hydraulic starting
propulsion diesel engines are usually __________. motor
__________.
A 2608 The capacity of a particular ballast pump is 200 1.5 hours

gallons per minute. Approximately how long will it
take to ballast a tank with 68.5 long tons of
seawater?
B 2609 The development of pinhole leaks where the boiler gas laning
tubes enter the water drums and headers, may be
evidence of __________.
the #3 piston is __________.
C 2611 The heat removed from the refrigerant in the latent heat of
condenser of a refrigeration plant is the expansion
__________.
cylinder liner must allow for liner axial movement.
This seal is most commonly a __________.
A 2613 The minimum feed water inlet temperature to a dew point temperature
__________.
A 2614 The physical state of refrigerant as found in the high pressure liquid
system reciever would be defined as a _______?
B 2616 The purpose of the programmed purge cycle on an cool the furnace to
automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to prevent pre-ignition
__________.
A 2618 The term 'separation' as used in oil purification two liquids from each
refers to the removal of __________. other
B 2619 The water in an auxiliary boiler should be tested for total dissolved solids
chloride content to determine __________.
B 2620 To prevent damage to the turning gear mechanism, The brake on the first
which of the following procedures must be carried reduction worm shaft
out before the turning gear is engaged? must be set.
A 2621 Under normal conditions, the rate of heat transfer temperature

in a feedwater heater is most greatly affected by differential between
the __________. the steam and
feedwater
__________.
A 2623 What is meant by water hammer? condenser moisture in
a steam line
__________.
carbon particles from ______.
__________. levels every hour
B 2629 Which action should be taken if the water level in Blow down the gage
the boiler gage glass drops out of sight and the glass.
burners fail to secure automatically?
B 2631 Which of the following conditions can cause oil to Excessive valve train
accumulate in the cooling system of a diesel lubrication.
engine?
valves closed in a turbo generators nozzle control
speed regulator?
A 2633 Which of the following represents the proper color Bright yellow or
of the flame end farthest from the boiler burner orange
during normal operations?
B 2634 Which of the following statements is true The valve should
concerning the operation of the automatic shut secure the fires if the
down solenoid valve in the fuel oil service manifold main propulsion
of an automatically fired boiler? turbine over speeds.
A 2635 Which of the gasket types listed is typically used on Spiral wound flexitallic
high pressure steam flange joints?
D 2637 Which of the statements listed accurately applies to A pitch indicator is to
controllable pitch propeller systems? be fitted on the
navigation bridge for
vessels 400 gross
tons and above.
D 2638 While at sea, the flash type evaporator is decrease the steam
discharging the output to the boiler water reserve pressure to the air
feed tanks. If it becomes necessary to reduce the ejectors
evaporator feed water temperature to below 165°F,
you should _______.
D 2639 Why are some diesel engine cylinder liners plated The chromium will not
on the wearing surface with porous chromium? wear out the piston
rings.
A 2640 Your engine consumes 130 grams of fuel per BHP- 10, 752.94
HR. How many gallons of fuel will your engine
developing 12, 000 BHP, consume daily with
specific gravity of fuel at .92 ?
A 2641 A centrifugal pump attempting to develop flow capacity of 0%
against a closed discharge valve has a/an
__________.
B 2642 A diesel engine consumes 1/2 ton of fuel oil per 1.9 ft/sec.
day, when it is operating at full load. When the unit
is operating at half load, the consumption per BHP
increases by 21%. Determine the fuel consumption
rate per hour at one-0half load, allowing 2, 240 lbs
C 2643 A factor in determining the minimum steam horsepower of the

temperature required at the turbine inlet is the turbine
__________.
C 2644 A leak in a heating coil in a fuel oil storage tank an increase in fuel oil
should be detected quickly by __________. temperature

compounding
D 2646 A small leak in the desuperheater of an operating immediate increase in

boiler could cause an __________. superheater outlet
pressure
C 2647 A V-12 four-stroke/cycle 500 horsepower diesel Fuel pump rack setting
engine is operating under a normal load, the firing is too far out.
pressures are low and the exhaust temperatures
are high. Which of the following problems is the
most probable cause of this condition?
A 2648 After being required to plug an excessive number Absolute pressure and
of leaking condenser tubes on the main condenser, hotwell temperature
what changes would you expect to observe when will increase.
returning to normal steam plant sea speed
operation?
C 2649 Allowance for axial expansion of the steam turbine casing flexible joints
due to temperature changes is provided for by the
use of __________.
__________.
A 2651 Assuming all burners are clean and the fuel oil is at no CO, low O2, and
the correct temperature, it is considered good high CO2
practice to adjust the excess air until a light brown
haze is obtained. With the aid of a chemical based
flue gas analyzer, the percentage readings (not n
B 2652 Black smoke coming from a boiler can be caused excessively high fuel
by an improper air-fuel ration and pressure
by_____________.
C 2653 Charring or glazing of the inner circumference of undertightening the
the packing rings in a centrifugal pump, is caused packing
by __________.
C 2655 Depending upon the design of the boiler, the designed maximum
constant pressure maintained at the steam drum or pressure
the superheater outlet is known as the
__________.
of circulation
B 2657 Electrically operated safety devices on auxiliary increasing the volume
diesel engines function to stop the engine by of intake air
__________.
__________.
B 2659 For a period of time immediately after being damage to the
secured, turbines should be rotated slowly to avoid reduction gear teeth
__________.
B 2660 Governors used on diesel engines to limit the load a fixed maximum fuel
must be equipped with __________. stop
C 2661 How often should cargo oil pump relief valves on Prior to each cargo
tank vessels to be tested? discharge operation.
relieving boiler
pressure
__________.
C 2664 If the bowl of a disk type centrifugal purifier when oil has a tendency to
operated as a separator is not primed, the emulsify in the bowl
__________.
D 2665 If the low water level alarm sounds on an blow down the gauge
automatically fire auxiliary boiler and the low water glass to determine
cut-out fails to function, you must where the water level
immediately_________________. is
__________.
this pump?
diameter cylinder, an 11" stroke and operating at a
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 2672 Improper operation or faulty main steam turbine speed
components may be indicated by an abnormal
variation in _______.
C 2673 In a diesel engine, what is the advantage of I only
precombustion chambers over the open type of
combustion chamber? I. Precombustion
chambers permit coarser fuel atomization. II.
Precombustion chambers allow lower fuel injection
pressure.
C 2674 In a modern main propulsion turbine installations, bearing supply line

lube oil system strainers are usually located in the
__________.
C 2675 In a two stage flash evaporator, heated feed water first effect tube nest
is vaporized in the __________.

starting valve?
stage air ejectors should be left on for a while in turbines
order to __________.
B 2679 Late fuel injection timing is indicated by lower than normal

__________. cylinder pressure and
low exhaust
temperature
with __________.
A 2681 Oil accumulation in boiler water would cause foaming and
__________. carryover from the
boiler
__________.
C 2683 Persons recovering refrigerant from small Type II technician
appliances must be certified as a __________.
B 2684 Pump efficiency may be lost as a result of air entering the pump
__________. through a pin hole leak
in the discharge
manifold
A 2685 Scale formation on the waterside of boiler tubes, is the salts of calcium
generally produced by __________. and magnesium
B 2687 The amount of fuel injected into a cylinder by a unit the firing pressure in
injector is controlled by __________. the cylinder
A 2688 The capacity of a particular ballast pump is 200 1.5 hours

gallons per minute. Approximately how long will it
take to ballast a tank with 68.5 long tons of
seawater?
B 2690 The fireman/watertender secures the fires because high water level
there is no visible water level in the gage glasses
of a steaming boiler. Upon inspection, you observe
condensate trickling down the inside of the gage
glass. This indicates __________.
D 2691 The heat of compression is partially removed from intercoolers

compressed air by __________.
B 2693 The minimum design height of the DC heater is dew point temperature
determined by the__________. of the stack gases
D 2694 The physical and chemical properties of heavy viscosity

fuels oils that can be tested and obtained during
bunkering by using the instruments or gadgets
available onboard are:
A 2695 The principal purpose of subcooling liquid increase the
refrigerant prior to its entering the expansion valve refrigerating effect by
is to __________. decreasing the
amount of flash gas
automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to prevent preignition
__________.
C 2697 The safety valve nominal size for propulsion boilers free spring length
and superheaters must be not less than 1 1/2
inches and not more than 4 inches. The term
'nominal size' refers to the __________.
A 2698 The term 'separation' as used in oil purification two liquids from each
refers to the removal of __________. other

in a feedwater heater is most greatly affected by differential between
the __________. the steam and
feedwater
__________.
C 2703 What is indicated by the code number 32Y20 Sprayer plate orifice
stamped on a burner sprayer plate? area is 0.32 square
inch.

__________.
C 2706 When drying and baking are impractical, or time is Plastic chrome ore
not available, which of the listed materials could be
used to repair both burner openings and gas
baffles?
D 2707 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you port and starboard
should first check the fuel pressure to the boiler settling tank levels
and _________.
__________. levels every hour
B 2709 Whether using a centrifuge or a simple filter, oil high temperature and
cleaning and filtration will be the most effective a high viscosity
when the oil is at a __________.
A 2710 Which of the conditions listed may be indicated by A malfunctioning
the lifting of the DC heater relief valve? auxiliary exhaust
make-up steam
regulating valve.
engine?
C 2712 Which of the following is the probable cause for a Defective pressure
motor driven, low pressure, reciprocating air switch
compressor to repeatedly trip the circuit breaker
upon starting?
of an automatically fired boiler? turbine overspeeds.
A 2715 Which of the gasket types listed is typically used on Spiral wound flexitallic
high pressure steam flange joints?
D 2716 Which of the listed pre-start procedures should be Pre-lube cylinders with
carried out prior to starting a crosshead type diesel hand cranks.
engine after an overhaul?
C 2717 Which of the statement is true regarding the should be started with
starting of centrifugal pump? suction valve closed
C 2718 While an auxiliary boiler is operating at design load, More burners will be
which of the following actions will occur if the lighted off.
automatic combustion control system detects a
steam pressure drop?
rings.
A 2720 Your daily use fuel tank has or diameter of 7 ft. 340.611 liters per hour
Every 4 hours watch the height level goes down 15
inches. What is your average hourly consumption
in liters?
C 2721 A centrifugal oil purifier should be shut down if the presence of oil is
__________. indicated in the gravity
tank bull's-eye
B 2722 A device which functions to bring a diesel engine to torque limiter

a full stop to protect it from damage is known as
a/an __________.
A 2723 A duplex double acting pump 4" x 6" x 6" makes 25 70.502
rpm slip 4%. What is its actual discharge in GPM?
D 2724 A leak in a desuperheater could be indicated by an increased boiler water

__________. compound level in the
boiler with the affected
desuperheater

compounding

pressure
operation?
use of __________.
__________.
B 2732 Black smoke coming from a boiler can be caused excessively high fuel
by an improper air-fuel ration and pressure
by_____________.
B 2733 Charging liquid CFC-11 into a system under a the purge unit to
heavy vacuum could cause __________. operate
__________.
of carry over
__________.
__________.
__________.
C 2741 How often should cargo oil pump relief valves on Prior to each cargo
tank vessels to be tested? discharge operation.
relieving boiler
pressure
be barred over, the trouble may be __________.
__________.
D 2745 If the low water level alarm sounds on an blow down the gauge
automatically fire auxiliary boiler and the low water glass to determine
cut-out fails to function, you must where the water level
immediately_________________. is
D 2746 If two compressors must be operated in parallel in discharge pressure
order to maintain the box temperatures, a careful gauges of both
watch should be kept on the __________. compressors

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 5" stroke, and operating with a
this pump?
this pump?
A 2752 Improper maintenance of the fuel oil burners in an increased fuel
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, could result in consumption
__________.
C 2753 In a diesel engine, what is the advantage of I only
precombustion chambers over the open type of
combustion chamber? I. Precombustion
chambers permit coarser fuel atomization. II.
Precombustion chambers allow lower fuel injection
pressure.

__________.
C 2755 In a two stage flash evaporator, heated feed water first effect tube nest
is vaporized in the __________.

starting valve?
stage air ejectors should be left on for a short turbines
period of time in order to __________.
C 2758 Injection lag can be caused by __________. improper timing of the

intake valves
low exhaust
temperature
A 2760 Main steam turbine bearings are lined with babbitt
__________.
boiler
B 2762 One end of a cylinder is sealed by the cylinder crankcase
head and other by the __________
B 2763 Persistent knocking of one cylinder of a diesel low loading of that
engine ceases when the fuel supply to that cylinder cylinder
is secured. This problem may be a result of
__________.
B 2764 Pump efficiency may be lost as a result of air entering the pump
__________. through a pin hole leak
in the discharge
manifold
D 2768 The capacity of a gear type rotary pump, when discharge volume
operated at a constant speed, will decrease with an
increase in the pump __________.
D 2771 The heat of compression is partially removed from intercoolers

compressed air by __________.
determined by the _______. of the stack gases
A 2774 The phrase 'boiler water column' as defined in the water level indicator
regulations, refers to the __________.
A 2775 The principal purpose of subcooling liquid increase the

refrigerant prior to its entering the expansion valve refrigerating effect by
is to __________. decreasing the
amount of flash gas
automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to prevent preignition
__________.
A 2778 The term 'proper metering', as applied to a diesel delivering the same
fuel injection system, can be best defined as quantity of fuel to each
__________. cylinder for each
power stroke
according to engine
load

in a feed water heater is most greatly affected by differential between
the __________. the steam and feed
water
B 2782 Water in the fuel supply to a steaming boiler can be observation of the fuel
detected by __________. oil heater drains
inch.
B 2784 What must be done to use standard leak detection lower the pressure in
methods on a low pressure refrigeration system? the system below
atmospheric
C 2785 When a horizontal type centrifugal pump is used for I only
dewatering the engine room bilges, you would
__________. I. use a rotary, liquid piston type
pump to obtain a prime II. partially open the sea
suction valve, then gradually switch over to the
requ
D 2786 When disassembling or assembling an injection keep the parts

pump plunger and barrel you should __________. immersed in diesel
fuel
D 2787 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you port and starboard
and _________.
A 2788 When the steam pressure drops below a set value increase the fuel oil
on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, fitted with control valve opening
rotary cup atomizers, the combustion control
system will __________.
A 2790 Which of the conditions listed may be an indication Sweating of the
of an excessive amount of refrigerant circulating compressor crankcase
through the system?
engine?
upon starting?
of an automatically fired boiler? turbine overspeeds.
B 2795 Which of the fuel systems listed combines the Common rail
injection pump and the injection nozzle in one
housing?
D 2796 Which of the listed pre-start procedures should be Prelube cylinders with
C 2797 Which of the statement is true regarding the should be started with
starting of centrifugal pump? suction valve closed
rings.
C 2800 You would not see a flow through the bull's-eye of main engines are
the lube oil gravity tank overflow line when the stationary at a stop
__________. bell
tank bull's-eye

a/an __________.
B 2803 A dry-type spark arrestor removes sparks from a increasing the linear
diesel engine exhaust by __________. velocity of the exhaust
gases

desuperheater
C 2805 A pressure drop through the refrigerant liquid line solenoid valve to seize
may cause __________.
pressure
operation?
use of __________.
B 2810 An incorrect spray pattern produced by a diesel incorrect fuel rack
engine fuel injection nozzle can be directly caused setting
by __________.
D 2812 Black areas on the sealing surfaces of piston rings lube oil pumping
B 2813 Charging liquid CFC-11 into a system under a the purge unit to
heavy vacuum could cause __________. operate
C 2814 Cold weather starting of a diesel engine is more use of low viscosity oil
difficult than warm weather starting due to in cold weather
__________.
__________.
of carry over
__________.
__________.
__________.
D 2821 How often do you open main steam turbine for every five years
class inspection?
C 2822 If a large number of tubes fail in a steaming boiler, steam pressure will
the __________. rise rapidly
__________.
D 2825 If the low level alarm of the diesel fuel day tank fails overheated injection
to function, you can expect trouble from pumps
__________.
D 2826 If two compressors must be operated in parallel in discharge pressure
order to maintain the box temperatures, a careful gauges of both
watch should be kept on the __________. compressors

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
B 2833 In a diesel engine, the time taken to heat the fuel injection lag
particles, turn them into vapor, and bring about
combustion is called __________.
__________.
C 2835 In a two stage flash distilling plant, which of the Condenser circulating
pumps listed is vented to the shell of the second water pump
stage in order to remove vapor from the pump
suction?
D 2836 In an operating diesel engine, the sealing of the oil pressure acting
cylinder is the result of the compression rings behind the ring
being forced against the cylinder walls by
__________.
B 2837 In running the M/E at full speed ahead and you notify the C/E
heard un-usual sound at the M/E, what would you immediately
do first?
intake valves
low exhaust
temperature
__________.
boiler
B 2842 One end of a cylinder for a medium or high-speed crankcase
diesel engine is sealed by the piston and rings, the
other end is sealed by the __________.

__________.
D 2844 Pulsating boiler furnace fires can be caused by low fuel temperature
__________.
B 2846 Starting air check valves are held firmly on their cam rollers on the
seats by __________. camshaft
D 2848 The capacity of a gear type rotary pump, when discharge volume
operated at a constant speed, will decrease with an
increase in the pump __________.
A 2849 The desired properties of lubricating oil are Additive
obtained by mixing and so called:
A 2851 The heat identified by only a change in sensible heat

temperature is known as __________.
D 2852 The lower water cut out switch: recirculates th cooling
wter when there is too
much refrigerant in
the condenser
determined by the _______. of the stack gases
C 2855 The principal purpose of refractory and insulation prevent flame

installed in the firebox of an auxiliary boiler is to impingement on the
__________. generating tube bank
C 2856 The purpose of the mica used in a boiler water overheating of the
gage glass assembly is to prevent __________. glass
power stroke
according to engine
load
C 2859 The water in an auxiliary boiler should be soap hardness

chemically tested daily for alkalinity and
__________.
D 2860 To prevent air pockets in a centrifugal pump the bonnet is above
suction line, any gate valve should be installed so suction pipe centerline
that .
D 2861 Under normal conditions, steam to the DC heater is Main steam

supplied directly from which of the systems listed?
inch.
B 2864 What must be done to use standard leak detection lower the pressure in
methods on a low pressure refrigeration system? the system below
atmospheric
C 2865 When a horizontal type centrifugal pump is used for I only
dewatering the engine room bilges, you would
__________. I. use a rotary, liquid piston type
pump to obtain a prime II. partially open the sea
suction valve, then gradually switch over to the
requ

fuel
A 2867 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you check the fuel
should first check the boiler water level and then pressure to the
____________. burners
A 2870 Which of the conditions listed may be an indication Sweating of the
of an excessive amount of refrigerant circulating compressor crankcase
through the system?
D 2871 Which of the following conditions can cause Low lube oil
excessive lube oil consumption in a diesel engine? temperature
upon starting?
A 2873 Which of the following represents the function of Provide flame stability
the diffuser used with a mechanical atomizing oil at the atomizer tip.
burner?
C 2874 Which of the following statements is true A failure in the
concerning the operation of a boiler thermo- regulator pressure
hydraulic feedwater regulator? actuating system
opens the feed valve
wide.
housing?
D 2876 Which of the listed pre-start procedures should be Prelube cylinders with
A 2877 Which of the stated pressure conditions identifies The pressure specified
the boiler design pressure? by the manufacturer
as a criteria for boiler
design.
B 2879 Why are scale deposits on the inside of boiler Flow of water within
tubes objectionable? the tube is restricted.
__________. bell
tank bull's-eye

a/an __________.
gases

desuperheater
C 2885 A pressure drop through the refrigerant liquid line solenoid valve to seize
may cause __________.
B 2886 A six-cylinder, two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is one-half engine speed
fitted with a rotary distributing air starting system.
The speed of the rotating distributor disc is
__________.
D 2887 A unit type fuel injector is used on a diesel engine meter the fuel
to __________.
C 2888 After an engine has been started using a Bendix the action of a spring
drive unit, the drive pinion disengages from the
flywheel due to __________.
D 2889 All ships with periodically unattended machinery accommodation space
plants shall, in addition to the general alarm communication system
required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), be
provided with a/an __________.

by __________.
D 2891 Assume that steam has formed in a boiler in which The steam pressure
all of the steam stop valves are closed, and the and volume will remain
water level is held constant. When there is an constant.
increase in the temperature of the steam and
water in the boiler, which of the following effects
will occur
A 2892 Bilge suction lines led through tanks, without using fabricated of schedule
a pipe tunnel, must be __________. 80 pipe
C 2893 Changing to heavy fuel oil should be done slowly to fuel air bound in the
avoid: system
B 2894 Cold storage compartments used for frozen or prevent shrinkage and
chilled foods, may be equipped with medium drying of stored foods
velocity air coolers to establish rapid convection
and to __________.
B 2895 Dehydrators are usually located in the liquid line of remove oil from the
refrigeration systems in order to __________. refrigerant

end point of carry over II. decrease the end point
of circulation
D 2897 Electric starting motors for small auxiliary diesel require a generator as
engines require high current for operation and a source of power
__________.
__________.
A 2899 For a large main propulsion turbine, the most pivoted segmental
commonly used turbine thrust bearing is the shoe
__________.
D 2900 Governor hunting is caused by __________. governor under-control
B 2901 How much time is needed before opening 30 minutes

crankcase doors to reduce the risk of explosion?
B 2904 If the bowl of a centrifugal purifier is improperly bearings will be

reassembled with O-ring seals that have become permanently damaged
hard and flat, the centrifuge __________.
__________.
D 2906 If two compressors msut be operated in parallel in discharge pressure
order to maintain the box temperature, a careful gauges of both
watch should be kept on the ___________ compressors

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

this pump?
__________.
A 2914 In a modern internal combustion diesel engine, the bedplate or base
load carrying part of the engine is referred to as the
__________.
C 2915 In a two stage flash distilling plant, which of the Condenser circulating
pumps listed is vented to the shell of the second water pump
stage in order to remove vapor from the pump
suction?
__________.
C 2917 In rotating journal the pessure produce within the the same as the
oil wedge is pressure in the
lubricating system
intake valves
B 2919 Late fuel injection occurring at, or after TDC in a low exhaust
diesel engine is indicated by excessive exhaust temperature
smoke and __________.
__________.
B 2921 Oil accumulating in the exhaust piping or manifold collapsed hydraulic
of a diesel engine can be caused by __________. valve lifters


__________.
__________.
B 2925 Scale formation in a flash-type evaporator is flash chamber walls
usually found in the __________.
C 2927 The amount of fuel injected in a particular time, or metering

degree, of crankshaft rotation is termed
__________.
A 2928 The capacity of a centrifugal pump can be increase speed
increased by the installation of a larger diameter
impeller. Another means of increasing the pump
capacity is to __________.
D 2929 The desirable properties of a marine fuel oil should high flash point and
include __________. high viscosity
D 2930 The fins on the tubes of a fin type fuel oil heater clean the fuel oil
are provided to __________.
A 2931 The heat identified by only a change in sensible heat
temperature is known as __________.
B 2932 The lower section of a piston is called the land
__________.
B 2933 The minimum delivery pressure required for diesel degree of cylinder air
engine fuel oil injection depends primarily on the turbulence
__________.
B 2935 The principal purpose of refractory and insulation prevent slag

installed in the firebox of an auxiliary boiler is to accumulation on the
__________. corbels
D 2937 The safety valve installed on a coil-type auxiliary thermostat tube
boiler is located on the __________.
power stroke
according to engine
load

__________.
D 2940 To prevent air pockets from forming in a centrifugal bonnet above suction
pump suction line installed angled from normal, any pipe centerline
gate valve should be installed with the
__________.
D 2943 What is generally found at the end of the low Cruising turbine
pressure turbine rotor of a cross compound turbine
arrangement?
A 2944 What method maybe used to detect leaking air the cylinder test cocks
starting valves on a diesel engine that is on must be open and
standby? check for blowing air
C 2945 When a high pressure turbine is operating at sea gland exhaust

speed, the pressure of the steam leaking through condenser
the shaft gland packing may be slightly higher than
the pressure setting of the gland seal regulator. In
this situation, the excess steam at the regulator i

fuel
A 2947 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you check the fuel
____________. burners
D 2949 Where would a salinity cell be installed in a double- Distillate pump
effect distilling plant? discharge
B 2950 Which of the conditions listed is the most common Gear excited critical
source of torsional vibration in a geared turbine vibrations
drive?
upon starting?
burner?
hydraulic feedwater regulator? actuating system
wide.
housing?
B 2956 Which of the listed parts on a fire-tube auxiliary Cleanout plug gaskets
boiler requires a written report to the Officer-in-
Charge of Marine Inspection when renewed?
design.
A 2958 While a vessel is underway, which of the conditions Excessive lube oil
listed would indicate a leak in the lube oil cooler? consumption.
tubes objectionable? the tube is restricted.
__________. bell
B 2961 A centrifugal bilge pump requires priming primarily to lubricate

__________. the shaft seals
B 2962 A device used to hold open the refrigeration discharge line bypass
compressor suction valve during starting is called a
__________.
gases
C 2964 A large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine cylinder heads

uses sea water to directly cool the __________.
D 2965 A pressure drop occurs across both the moving reversing blades
and fixed blades of a reaction turbine as a result of causing a velocity
the __________. drop with resultant
pressure drop

__________.
to __________.
D 2969 All ships with periodically unattended machinery engineer's assistance-
plants shall, in addition to the general alarm needed alarm

by __________.
will occur
A 2972 Bilge suction lines led through tanks, without using fabricated of schedule
a pipe tunnel, must be __________. 80 pipe
C 2973 Changing the position of the fulcrum in the force thrust bearing
compensating system of the governor shown in the down in the flyweight
illustration will _______________. ( See illustration toes
GS0142 )
B 2974 Cold storage compartments used for frozen or prevent shrinkage and
chilled foods, may be equipped with medium drying of stored foods
velocity air coolers to establish rapid convection
and to __________.
B 2975 Dehydrators are usually located in the liquid line of remove oil from the
refrigeration systems in order to __________. refrigerant

end point of carry over II. decrease the end point
of circulation
__________.
A 2978 Exhaust gas pyrometers are useful for detecting faulty

__________. combustion in
individual cylinders
__________.
D 2980 Governor hunting is caused by __________. governor undercontrol
A 2981 How much heat can a 5 ton refrigeration unit 60,000 BTU/hr
remove from a refrigerated space?
B 2983 If an auxiliary diesel engine frequently stalls, the low exhaust back
trouble may be caused by __________. pressure
__________.
C 2986 If two centrifugal pumps, driven by two independent stop
electric motors, operating at unequal speeds are
discharging an inflammable liquid through a
common discharge line, the higher speed pump
may cause the slower pump to __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

this pump?
A 2992 Improper maintenance of fuel oil burner in an decrease boiler
auxiliary boiler could result in . efficiency
__________.
C 2995 In a two stage centrifugal air conditioning system, evaporator
directly to the __________.
__________.
B 2997 In relieving time, the outgoing in charge of the Check that the reliever
engineering watch should _. is capable to carry out
watch keeping duties
B 2998 Information from a data-logger can be helpful in evaluate only the

determining the long term probability of machinery latest logged data as
failure if you __________. this is the best
indication of plant
status
smoke and __________.
A 3000 Main starting compressor have a final discharging 30 kg/cm2
pressure of

B 3003 Persistent knocking in one cylinder of an eight using fuel oil with low
cylinder diesel engine would MOST likely be cetane number
caused by __________.
__________.
B 3005 Scale formation in a flash-type evaporator is flash chamber walls
usually found in the __________.

__________.
A 3008 The capacity of a centrifugal pump can be increase speed
increased by the installation of a larger diameter
impeller. Another means of increasing the pump
capacity is to __________.
D 3009 The designed function of fixed blades in an impulse prevent steam
turbine is to __________. turbulence
C 3011 The heat gained per pound of refrigerant in the latent heat of
evaporator is known as the __________. vaporization
__________.
__________.
A 3014 The photoelectric cell installed as part of the sense light from the
combustion safety controls of an automatically burner flame
fired boiler will __________.
B 3018 The term 'pour point' is defined as the lowest rapidly
temperature at which lubricating oils will flow
__________.
__________.
D 3020 To prevent air pockets from forming in a centrifugal bonnet above suction
pump suction line installed angled from normal, any pipe centerline
gate valve should be installed with the
__________.
A 3022 Water in the fuel can prevent the engine from run at an irregular
starting, prevent it from developing full power, or speed
__________.
A 3023 What is commonly used to create turbulence in a Shape of the piston
diesel engine combustion system? crowns.
A 3024 What method maybe used to detect leaking air the cylinder test cocks
starting valves on a diesel engine that is on must be open and
standby? check for blowing air

C 3026 When conducting a routine hydrostatic test on a raise the temperature
water-tube boiler, you should __________. of the boiler water to
180°F
D 3027 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you the port and starboard
should first check the boiler water level and settling tank
___________. temperatures
B 3028 When the steam leaving the control orifice of the capacity will be
live steam supply is not conditioned, the evaporator increased
__________.
D 3029 Where would a salinity cell be installed in a double- Distillate pump

effect distilling plant? discharge
drive?
A 3032 Which of the following is the best reason for With the air cock
opening the air cock when draining a water-tube open, the boiler drains
boiler? without producing a
vacuum.
burner?
hydraulic feed water regulator? actuating system
wide.
A 3035 Which of the fuel nozzles listed requires the LEAST Pintle
maintenance?
design.
tubes most objectionable? the tube is restricted.
__________. bell
B 3041 A centrifugal bilge pump requires priming primarily to lubricate

__________. the shaft seals
B 3042 A device used to hold open the refrigeration discharge line bypass
compressor suction valve during starting is called a
__________.
B 3043 A dry-type exhaust silencer clogged with soot, will low exhaust
cause __________. temperature
pressure drop

__________.
to __________.
D 3050 An incandescent white flame in a boiler firebox efficient combustion

would indicate __________.
will occur
A 3052 Bi-color water level indicators, connected directly to different refractive
the boiler drum, operate on the principle of properties of steam
__________. and water
D 3053 Chamfers, located at the parting edges of radially the full length
horizontal split sleeve type bearings, are used to of the bearing
facilitate oil storage and distribution. They are
machined __________.
A 3054 Cold clearances between the skirt of an aluminum twice as large as with
piston and the cylinder liner is about __________. a cast iron piston
B 3055 Decreasing the exhaust valve clearance of a diesel earlier and have less
engine will cause the exhaust valve to open lift
__________.
C 3056 Downcomers are installed between the boiler inner I only
and outer casing to __________.
I. increase circulation rates

II. decrease the amount of heat that they can
absorb from the furnace
__________.
C 3058 Excessively worn, or polished ends on a diesel burned exhaust valves

engine valve spring, indicate __________.
__________.
D 3060 Governor hunting is caused by __________. governor undercontrol
A 3061 How much heat can a 5 ton refrigeration unit 60,000 BTU/hr
remove from a refrigerated space?
B 3062 If a hydraulic starting motor turns, but the diesel excessive viscosity in
engine does not, the most likely cause is the hydraulic fluid
__________.
A 3065 If the load on a diesel engine equipped with an remain the same
isochronous hydraulic governor is increased, after
compensation is performed by the governor, the
engine speed will __________.
C 3066 If two centrifugal pumps, driven by two independent stop
electric motors, operating at unequal speeds are
discharging an inflammable liquid through a
common discharge line, the higher speed pump
may cause the slower pump to __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 3072 Improper maintenance of an automatic auxiliary fuel pump failure
boiler oil burner could result in __________.
D 3073 In a diesel engine, the time period between fuel injection duration
injection and ignition is usually defined as
__________.
C 3075 In a two stage centrifugal air conditioning system, evaporator
directly to the __________.
B 3076 In an operating diesel engine, preignition can be excessively late fuel
caused by __________. injection
A 3077 In relieving time, the outgoing in charge of the Check that the reliever
engineering watch should _. is capable to carry out
watch keeping duties
B 3078 Information from a data-logger can be helpful in evaluate only the
determining the long term probability of machinery latest logged data as
failure if you __________. this is the best
indication of plant
status
smoke and __________.
A 3080 Main reduction and pinion gears are double reduce end thrust and
helically cut to __________. noise

B 3082 One distinct advantage of flash-type evaporators high temperature

as compared to most other evaporators is that in distillate can be
flash evaporator ________ recirculated to induce
additional flashing
caused by __________.
A 3084 Pulling out piston of M/E, what is the first thing to conduct power
be considered prior overhauling? diagrams
C 3085 Scale and dirt accumulation in the waterside of a TBN number
lube oil cooler will be indicated by a gradual
increase in the lube oil __________.
D 3086 Starting aids, such as glow plugs, are usually large, direct drive
installed on __________. diesel engines

__________.
D 3088 The camshaft on a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine fuel injectors
provides a means to operate the __________.

C 3091 The heat gained per pound of refrigerant in the latent heat of
evaporator is known as the __________. vaporization
__________.
__________.
__________. corbels
B 3096 The purpose of the main reduction gears is to transmit vibration and
__________. thrust to the ship's hull

B 3098 The term 'pour point' is defined as the lowest rapidly
temperature at which lubricating oils will flow
__________.
B 3099 The water in a steaming auxiliary boiler should be dissolved oxygen
tested daily for __________.
D 3100 To prevent a small plastic refractory wall patch attach anchor bolts to
repair from falling into the furnace of a D-type the furnace casing
boiler, you should __________.
D 3101 Under normal conditions of a steam engine plant, constant volume
the engines consunes steam at the same rate at
which it is generated in the boiler therefore the
stream is genereted at:
__________.
A 3104 What method is employed the design of waste heat steel fins are installed
boilers to obtain maximum heat transfer while on generating tubes to
maintaining low over all weight? increase the effective
surface area


180░F
D 3107 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you the port and starboard
B 3108 When the steam leaving the control orifice of the capacity will be
live steam supply is not conditioned, the evaporator increased
__________.
A 3109 Where would a metal-edge disk type strainer pump discharge line
normally be found on a diesel engine lubrication
system?
drive?
D 3111 Which of the following conditions can cause below Excessive piston blow-
normal air pressure in the intake manifold of a by to the manifold.
turbocharged diesel engine?
vacuum.
C 3113 Which of the following represents one of the most Water must be
important considerations in the design and location directed toward the
of the boiler internal feed pipe? downcomers.
D 3114 Which of the following statements is true Nonvital alarms are

concerning the instrumentation or alarms provided separated from vital
at the main control station for an automated main alarms.
propulsion plant?
maintenance?
D 3117 Which of the stack emissions listed represents a Nitrogen
heat loss from the furnace?
B 3119 Why are removable sleeves installed on centrifugal They make it easier to
pump shafts? replace the pump
shaft packing.
__________. bell
C 3121 A centrifugal ballast pump has a capacity of 200 45.83 long tons
gpm. If suction is taken on a ballast tank
containing 200 long tons of seawater, how much
water will be remain in the tank after discharging
for one hour?
B 3122 A device used in power plant work to to measure bomb calorimeter
moisture content of steam is known as
pressure drop
A 3126 A six-cylinder, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is one-half engine speed

fitted with a rotary distributor type air starting
system. The speed of the rotating distributor disc
is __________.
A 3127 A unit of measure used to express the chloride PPM
content of boiler water is __________.
A 3128 After a refrigeration plant has been open for slightly opening the
repairs, it is advisable to purge air from the system purge valve on the
by __________. condenser

B 3130 An inadequate reciprocating bilge pump discharge defective intake valves

is most often caused by __________.
B 3131 Assume identical impeller diameter, width and A single stage straight
speed. Which of the following impellers will vane impeller
produce the greatest liquid velocity?

__________. and water
C 3133 CFC refrigerants exposed to high temperature or methyl chloride

direct flame, will decompose and may produce
__________.
__________.
and outer casing to __________. I. increase
circulation rates II. decrease the amount of heat
that they can absorb from the furnace
D 3137 Electric starting motors for diesel engines require have a generator as a
high current for their operation. As a result of this, source of power
they __________.
D 3138 Excessively tight drive belts installed between a overheated bearings
motor and a refrigeration compressor pulley may
cause __________.
D 3139 For a gravity type lube oil system, a remote I only
pressure sensing device is installed on the main
unit to enable the watch engineer to __________.
I. determine if there is sufficient lube oil flow to the
main engine II. be certain that the bearings are
be
A 3140 Gland sealing steam is used on propulsion turbines air leakage into the
to prevent __________. turbine
D 3141 How many separate initial timing events must be 2

controlled in the cylinder head of a direct admission
air start, direct reversible, four stroke diesel
engine?
__________.
A 3144 If the boiler water level of one boiler drops out of slow down the main
sight while your vessel is steaming, and the engine
burners have been secured, you should
__________.
B 3146 If there is too much Freon in the system: the compressor will
run continuously
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
component carrying the torque load of the engine
is referred to as the __________.
A 3155 In a two cycle diesel engine, a Roots type blower is gear driven by the
usually __________. engine
A 3157 In refrigeration systems, which type of mixed refrigerants

contamination will the reclamation process be
unable to separate?
D 3158 Inefficient operation or a faulty condition of steam Speed
turbine components will be indicated by an
abnormal variation of which condition?
D 3159 Late fuel injection in a diesel engine is indicated by low exhaust
low firing pressure with __________. temperature
A 3160 Main reduction and pinion gears are double balance axial thrust
helically cut to __________. and reduce vibration
C 3161 Of the many impurities commonly found in marine Water

lubricating oil, which of the following CANNOT be
removed by a centrifugal purifier at normal
operating speeds and temperatures?
B 3162 One distinct advantage of flash type evaporators, high temperature
as compared to most other evaporators, is that in a distillate can be
flash evaporator shell __________. recirculated to induce
additional flashing
caused by __________.
D 3164 P-tanks on board a supply boat are filled through jet air or purge line
the __________.
D 3166 Starting aids such as glow plugs, are installed on large, direct drive
__________. diesel engines
B 3167 The amount of fuel delivered for each cycle must Proper timing
be in accordance with the engine load, and the
same quantity of fuel must be delivered to each
cylinder for each power stroke at that load. Which
of the following statements describes this
requirement?


A 3170 The final heating of the feed water in a flash type low pressure steam
distilling plant is carried out by __________. admitted to the
feedwater heater
D 3171 The head pressure that any centrifugal pumps may The number of the
develop is controlled by: stages
A 3172 The low pressure side of mechanical refrigeration expansion valve to the
system is from . compressor
A 3173 The min. flash point of marine fuels to be delivered 60 C

onboard as regarded by SOLAS convention is _.
B 3177 The safety valve hand lifting gear should not be I only
used if the boiler pressure is less than 75% of the
safety valve popping pressure in order to
__________.
I. provide sufficient steam flow across the valve to

prevent the collection of scale on the seat
B 3178 The term 'PLAN/33,000' is equal to the BMEP

__________.
A 3181 Under normal conditions ammonia refrigerants high side of the
should be added at the __________. system
__________.
B 3184 What means of giving information to the crew that sensor device
there is a malfunction among the machineries in an
automated vessel
A 3185 When a heat exchanger is used as a cooler, erosive tube failure
excessive cooling water flow should be avoided to
prevent __________.
180░F
A 3187 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you boiler water level
should first check the boiler steam pressure and
___________.
B 3188 When the solenoid valves in a refrigeration system low water cutout
have closed, the compressor will be stopped by the
__________.
system?
C 3190 Which of the conditions listed is one indication of Safety valve lifting
an excessive amount of refrigerant in the system?
C 3191 Which of the following conditions can cause above Unbalanced cylinder
normal air temperature to develop in the intake loading
manifold of a four-stroke/cycle, turbocharged,
diesel engine?
vacuum.
D 3194 Which of the following statements is true Nonvital alarms are

concerning the instrumentation or alarms provided separated from vital
at the main control station for an automated main alarms.
propulsion plant?
maintenance?
D 3196 Which of the listed parts of a Kingsbury thrust Collar
bearing tilts to permit the formation of a wedge
shaped film of oil?
D 3198 While a vessel is underway, one of the FIRST loss of vacuum at the
indications of the failure of the gland leak-off turbine
exhaust fan motor is __________.
B 3199 Why are removable sleeves installed on centrifugal They make it easier to
pump shafts? replace the pump
shaft packing.
__________. bell
C 3201 A centrifugal ballast pump has a capacity of 200 45.83 long tons
gpm. If suction is taken on a ballast tank
containing 200 long tons of seawater, how much
water will be remain in the tank after discharging
for one hour?
B 3202 A device used in power plant work to determine the tachometer
calorific value of a fuel is known as
B 3204 A large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine Increase the load limit
is operating at 80% load and normal speed while setting.
the vessel is in calm seas. As the intensity of the
seas increase, the engine speed governor
maintains the same RPM, although the load
indicator indicates
D 3205 A pressure drop in the refrigeration liquid line may solenoid valve to seize
cause the .
C 3206 A six cylinder, two stroke/cycle diesel engine is 5,559 mbhp
83% efficient and has a cylinder constant of 0.998
while operating with a mean effective pressure of
15 kg/cm2 at a speed of 100 RPM. What is the
metric brake horse power developed?

A 3208 After a refrigeration plant has been open for slightly opening the
repairs, it is advisable to purge air from the system purge valve on the
by __________. condenser

B 3210 An inadequate reciprocating bilge pump discharge defective intake valves

is most often caused by __________.
B 3211 Assume identical impeller diameter, width and A single stage straight
speed. Which of the following impellers will vane impeller
produce the greatest liquid velocity?

__________. and water
C 3213 CFC refrigerants exposed to high temperature or methyl chloride

direct flame, will decompose and may produce
__________.
__________.
and outer casing to __________. I. increase
circulation rates II. decrease the amount of heat
that they can absorb from the furnace
they _____.
D 3218 Excessively tight drive belts installed between a overheated bearings
motor and a refrigeration compressor pulley may
cause __________.
D 3219 For a gravity type lube oil system, a remote I only
unit to enable the watch engineer to __________.
I. determine if there is sufficient lube oil flow to the
main engine II. be certain that the bearings are
be

air start, direct reversable, four stroke diesel
engine?
__________.
D 3223 If an auxiliary diesel engine equipped with an low lube oil viscosity
electric starting system cranks very slowly after
repeated attempts to start, the cause could be
a/an __________.
__________.
C 3226 If there is a sudden drop in the outlet temperature increase the firing rate
of an uncontrolled superheater, you should
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
A 3237 In refrigeration systems, which type of mixed refrigerants

contamination will the reclamation process be
unable to separate?
D 3238 Inefficient operation or a faulty condition of steam Speed
turbine components will be indicated by an
abnormal variation of which condition?
A 3239 Late fuel injection in a diesel engine is indicated by high exhaust
C 3241 Of the impurities commonly found in marine Water

lubricating oil, which of the following can NOT be
operating temperatures?
B 3242 One distinct advantage of flash type evaporators, high temperature
as compared to most other evaporators, is that in a distillate can be
flash evaporator shell __________. recirculated to induce
additional flashing
D 3243 Permitting a diesel engine fuel oil day tank to run overheated injection
dry can cause __________. pumps
D 3244 P-tanks on board a supply boat are filled through jet air or purge line
the __________.
requirement?

D 3249 The designed 'end point for combustion' for a boiler the amount of heat
furnace is reached when __________. being transferred to
the tubes reaches a
maximum no matter
how much the firing
rate is increased
A 3250 The final heating of the feed water in a flash type low pressure steam
distilling plant is carried out by __________. admitted to the
feedwater heater
D 3251 The harmful consequence can result from sludge in clogged oil pump
the lube oil system of a trunk piston diesel engine? suction screen
A 3252 The low pressure side of a refrigeration system is expansion valve to the
considered to exist from the __________. compressor
B 3253 The microbiological growths that affect fuel roaches and other
supplies can easily be transported from one insects
location to another by __________.
A 3254 The phenomenon called 'shrink' causes an collapse of steam
apparent drop in the water level of a steaming bubbles
boiler. This phenomenon is caused by a/an
__________.
__________. corbels
__________. I. provide sufficient steam flow
across the valve to prevent the collection of scale
on the seat
B 3258 The term 'oil foaming' in refrigeration practice, is release of dissolved

used to describe the __________. lubricant from the
refrigerant in the
crankcase
A 3261 Under normal conditions ammonia refrigerants high side of the
should be added at the __________. system
A 3262 Water in the fuel can prevent the engine from Run at an irregular
B 3263 What is called "neutral" when its PH is equal to: 8
C 3264 What maybe the possible cause if the pressure at Overcharge of

the refrigeration compressor suction inlet is below refrigerant
normal?
A 3265 When a heat exchanger is used as a cooler, erosive tube failure
excessive cooling water flow should be avoided to
prevent __________.
C 3266 When conducting a hydrostatic test on the distillate reroll the tube
cooler shell of a flash type evaporator, liquid
appears well inside one of the tubes. In order to
correct this, you should __________.
A 3267 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you boiler water level
___________.
B 3268 When the solenoid valves in a refrigeration system low water cutout
have closed, the compressor will be stopped by the
__________.
system?
C 3270 Which of the conditions listed is one indication of Safety valve lifting
an excessive amount of refrigerant in the system?
C 3271 Which of the following conditions can cause above Clogged air intake
normal air temperature to develop in the intake filters
diesel engine?
B 3272 Which of the following is the advantage of Reduced steam
operating a typical closed feedwater system for a requirement for
marine boiler when compared to an open feedwater heating.
feedwater system?
D 3274 Which of the following statements is true The cetane number is

concerning the cetane number rating of diesel fuel? obtained by comparing
the fuel with cetane, a
colorless liquid
hydrocarbon.
C 3275 Which of the fuel injection systems listed uses a Common-rail injection
spring loaded differential spray needle valve and
an individual pump for each cylinder?
shaped film of oil?
A 3278 While a vessel is underway, one of the FIRST excessive steam
indications of the failure of the gland leakoff leakage at the turbine
exhaust fan motor is __________. glands
D 3279 Why are heavy fuels not usually prone to the Heavy fuels are
problems of microbiological infection? subjected to better
refining processes
which prevent the
formation of these
growths.
A 3280 You suspect a problem with the centrifugal fire discharge valve is
pump on your ship, and begin to slowly close the closed off and there is
discharge valve. Your suspicion is confirmed no change in the
when the __________. discharge pressure
B 3281 A cause of high superheater outlet temperature is high feed water
_________, temperature
C 3282 A device for the removal of entrained water from a steam trap
steam line:
B 3283 A dry-type exhaust muffler clogged with soot, will low exhaust
indicator indicates
C 3285 A pressure drop in the liquid line of a refrigeration the solenoid valve to
system may cause __________. seize

A 3288 After a normal, or safety shutdown, automatic furnace to be re-
combustion control systems for an auxiliary boiler purged
are designed to prevent the immediate re-firing of a
burner in order for the __________.
D 3290 An impulse-reaction turbine is characterized by Reaction blading

which of the following arrangements? followed by impulse
diaphragms.
B 3291 As the rate of combustion is increased in a boiler, fires are hotter

more steam is generated because the
__________.
D 3292 Bi-color remote water level indicators, operate on different refractive
the principle of __________. properties of steam
and water
A 3293 Centrifugal pumps, used to handle hot liquids, must prevent overheating
have a minimum flow through them under all and vapor bound
operating conditions. This flow serves to conditions
__________.
C 3294 Coast Guard Regulations, 46 CFR Part 54, require 0%
steam safety and relief valves to be provided with a
substantial lifting device, capable of lifting the disc
from its seat at what percentage of the set
pressure?
D 3295 Damaging scale can form on the interior of leaks from the
superheater tubes as a result of __________. desuperheater
A 3296 Downcomers are frequently mounted outside the reducing heat in the
boiler casing on a water-tube boiler for the purpose downcomers and
of __________. improving water
circulation
they _____.
A 3298 Excessively low air pressure occurring in the leaky discharge valves
intercooler of a reciprocating air compressor is on the LP cylinder
caused by __________.
A 3299 For a gravity type lube oil system, a remote I only
unit lube oil header to enable the watch engineer to
__________.
I. determine if there is sufficient lube oil pressure

to the main engine
II. be certain that t

air start, direct reversable, four stroke diesel
engine?
A 3302 If a hydraulic pump is producing a noisy whine an air leak in the pump
when in operation, the cause may be __________. suction line above the
oil level in the
reservoir
a/an __________.
__________.
B 3305 If the jacket water temperature rises rapidly above call the chief engineer
normal in a diesel engine, you should FIRST
__________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 3312 Improper fuel oil burner atomization can be low draft air pressure
generally attributed to __________.
__________.
B 3316 In an oil fired water-tube boiler, inner casing air oxidation of the
leaks can cause __________. exposed furnace walls
B 3317 In refrigeration systems with multiple evaporators, the king expansion

the metering of refrigerant to each refrigerated valve
space is accomplished by __________.
D 3318 Industrial process and commercial CFC type 15 pounds (6.8 kg)
refrigeration equipment with annual leak rates of
35% or more, require leak repair of the system if it
contains a refrigerant charge of more than
__________.
C 3321 Of the impurities commonly found in marine Water

lubricating oil, which of the following can NOT be
operating temperatures?
B 3322 One device used to determine the amount of fuel autogenous ignition
dilution of diesel engine lube oil is a/an indicator
__________.
B 3324 P-tanks are filled through the __________. discharge line
D 3325 Scale accumulations on evaporator heating immediate loss of

surfaces will cause_________________. vacuum
requirement?

is used to operate the __________.
the tubes reaches a
maximum no matter
how much the firing
rate is increased
A 3330 The final heating of a feedwater in a flash-type low pressure steam

distilling is done by _____________ admitted to the
feedwater heater
D 3331 The guarding valve installed in a boiler bottom blow loss of steam and
line prevents __________. water from a steaming
boiler due to a leaking
bottom blow valve
A 3332 The low pressure side of a refrigeration system is expansion valve to the
considered to exist from the __________. compressor
__________.
C 3335 The principal purpose of an anchor windlass chain tie off warping head
stopper is to _________________ lines
C 3336 The purpose of the low pressure cutout switch is to maintain liquid
__________. refrigerant at the
suction of the
compressor
__________. I. provide sufficient steam flow
across the valve to prevent the collection of scale
on the seat
B 3338 The term 'oil foaming' in refrigeration practice, is release of dissolved

used to describe the __________. lubricant from the
refrigerant in the
crankcase
tested daily for
C 3340 To operate a centrifugal fire pump at reduced readjust the relief
capacity, you should __________. valve
B 3341 Under EMERGENCY operating conditions, the auxiliary stop-check
proper valve positions for controlling feedwater to valve fully open and
the boiler should be the __________. the auxiliary stop valve
used to regulate the
amount of flow
B 3342 Water hammer in a steam heating system can be filling the auxiliary
caused by __________. boiler with cold water
B 3343 What is by this instrument that directly controls the Flame eye
normal automatic start and stop of a marine boiler
oil firing system?
D 3344 What may cause a persistent gland packing A loose tappet collar
leakage on a reciprocating steam pump?
C 3345 When a generator diesel engine is operated at piston speed
partial load, as compared to full load, a decrease
will occur in the average __________.
C 3346 When conducting a hydrostatic test on the distillate reroll the tube
cooler shell of a flash type evaporator, liquid
appears well inside one of the tubes. In order to
correct this, you should __________.
C 3347 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you boiler water drum level
should first check the ___________.
B 3348 When the solenoid valve in a R-12 system closes, low-water cutout
the compressor will be stopped by the _________
D 3349 Where would a coarse screen wire-mesh strainer pump discharge line
system?
B 3350 Which of the conditions listed could prevent a Venting the pump to
centrifugal condensate pump from developing its the vacuum side of the
rated capacity? condenser.
C 3351 Which of the following conditions can cause above Clogged air intake
normal air temperature to develop in the intake filters
diesel engine?
operating a typical closed feedwater system for a requirement for
marine boiler when compared to an open feedwater heating.
feedwater system?
B 3353 Which of the following represents one of the Change rotary motion
designed functions of reduction gears? into linear motion.
C 3354 Which of the following statements is true The cetane number

concerning the cetane number of diesel fuel? affects the amount of
injection lag.
shaped film of oil?
B 3357 Which of the speeder springs listed is more Spiral
suitable for a governor installed on an engine
operating over a wide speed range?
indications of the failure of the gland leakoff turbine
refining processes
which prevent the
formation of these
growths.
A 3360 You suspect a problem with the centrifugal fire discharge valve is
pump on your ship, and begin to slowly close the closed off and there is
discharge valve. Your suspicion is confirmed no change in the
when the __________. discharge pressure
B 3361 A cause of high superheater outlet temperature is high feedwater
A 3362 A 'detergent-type' lube oil, used in a diesel engine, fuel oil dilution is 5%
should be replaced when __________.
indicator indicates
C 3365 A pressure drop in the liquid line of a refrigeration the solenoid valve to
system may cause __________. seize

content of boil water is
A 3368 After a normal, or safety shutdown, automatic furnace to be repurged
combustion control systems for an auxiliary boiler
are designed to prevent the immediate refiring of a
C 3369 All shipboard personnel responsible for the if the system is using
maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems HFC-134A or HCFC-
must be certified through an approved 123
Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) program
__________.

diaphrams.

__________.
and water
A 3373 Centrifugal pumps, used to handle hot liquids, must prevent overheating
have a minimum flow through them under all and vapor bound
operating conditions. This flow serves to conditions
__________.
pressure?
circulation
B 3377 Electric starting motors for diesel engines require require a generator as
high current for operation and __________. a source of power
A 3378 Excessively low air pressure occurring in the leaky discharge valves
intercooler of a reciprocating air compressor is on the LP cylinder
caused by __________.
__________. I. determine if there is sufficient lube
oil pressure to the main engine II. be certain that t
C 3380 Gland sealing steam is used during steam turbine oil

operation to prevent the loss of __________.
D 3381 How many separate camshaft timing events must 4

be controlled for the components of an air start
cylinder head for a direct reversible, four stroke
diesel engine?
A 3382 If a hydraulic pump is producing a noisy whine an air leak in the pump
when in operation, the cause may be __________. suction line above the
oil level in the
reservoir
a/an __________.
D 3384 If the boiler water level is normal, the main prime the condensate
condenser hotwell level is normal, and the DC pump
heater level is 40% full, you should __________.
B 3385 If the jacket water temperature rises rapidly above place standby cooler
normal in a diesel engine, you should FIRST in operation
__________.
__________.
this pump?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 3392 Improper fireside water washing of a steam boiler loss of ductility in
can cause . boiler tubes
C 3393 In a diesel engine, the spring force required for maximum firing
proper valve operation is determined by pressure
__________.
C 3394 In a modern high pressure steam plant, most atmospheric drain tank
feedwater deaeration takes place in the
__________.
D 3395 In a turbocharger, inlet air velocity is increased in inlet nozzle ring
the __________.
B 3397 In refrigeration systems with multiple evaporators, the king expansion

the metering of refrigerant to each refrigerated valve
space is accomplished by __________.
D 3398 Industrial process and commercial CFC type 15 pounds (6.8 kg)
refrigeration equipment with annual leak rates of
35% or more, require leak repair of the system if it
contains a refrigerant charge of more than
__________.
B 3401 Of the four refrigerants CFC-11, CFC-12, HFC- lowest system

134a, and HCFC-22; HCFC-22 operates at the pressure with the
__________. lowest boiling point
__________.
B 3404 P-tanks are filled through the __________. discharge line
D 3405 Scale accumulations on evaporator heating immediate loss of

surfaces will cause_________________. vacuum
D 3406 Starting a large propulsion diesel engine using increasing the quantity
diesel fuel during cold weather conditions can be of starting air
made easier by __________.
C 3407 The amount of fuel delivered by a unit injector is camshaft
controlled by the __________.
the tubes reaches a
maximum no matter
how much the firing
rate is increased
D 3410 The factors that determine the service life of type of pump
packing in a pump will include which of the
following conditions?
bottom blow valve
B 3412 The low pressure cutout switch will cause the expansion valve
compressor in a refrigeration system to short cycle thermal bulb loses its
if the __________. charge
__________.
C 3415 The principal purpose of an anchor windlass chain tie off the warping
stopper is to __________. head lines
C 3416 The purpose of the low pressure cutout switch is to maintain liquid
__________. refrigerant at the
suction of the
compressor
C 3417 The safety heads of most large reciprocating discharge pressure in
compressors used in refrigeration systems are held the safety return line
in place by __________.
B 3418 The term 'diesel engine cylinder scavenging' delivering more air into
means __________. the cylinder than it
would normally receive
during an ordinary
charging process
A 3419 The watch engineer finds the cargo refrigeration secure the
compressor has blown the shaft seal. In this compressor at once
situation, he should __________. and close the suction
and discharge valves
C 3420 To operate a centrifugal fire pump at reduced readjust the relief

capacity, you should __________. valve
proper valve positions for controlling feedwater to valve fully open and
amount of flow
B 3422 Water hammer in a steam heating system can be filling the auxiliary
caused by __________. boiler with cold water
A 3423 What is apparent slip? the difference between

the speed of the
propeller and speed of
the ship
C 3424 What may be used to protect starting air mains The starting air main
against explosions arising from improperly shall be protected by
functioning starting valves? the use of a rupture
disc.
A 3425 When a fuel injection nozzle overheats, which of The fuel metering will
the problems listed can be expected? vary.
B 3426 When conducting a hydrostatic test on a water-tube minimize the
auxiliary boiler, the test water should be heated to coefficient of
a temperature of at least 70°F. This is done to expansion within the
__________. varying types of
metals used in boiler
construction
C 3427 When relieving the watch in the fireroom, you boiler water drum level
D 3428 When the sensing bulb of a thermostatic expansion blended charged
valve is charged with a fluid different from the
charge used in the system, it is said to be
__________.
system?
C 3431 Which of the following chemicals is used in an Cuprous chloride
Orsat apparatus to absorb carbon dioxide?
operating a typical closed feed water system for a requirement for feed
marine boiler when compared to an open feed water heating.
water system?
B 3434 Which of the following statements is true Centrifuging is more

concerning the centrifuging of lubricating oil? effective with inhibited
oils than straight
mineral oils.
A 3436 Which of the listed parts is used in a lobe-type Replaceable gib
rotary pump to allow for wear on the lobe edges? inserts

refining processes
which prevent the
formation of these
growths.
A 3440 You should blow down a gage glass periodically to remove any sediment
__________. from the glass
B 3441 A cause of high superheater outlet temperature is high feedwater

D 3444 A large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine rain water coming
exhaust is designed to drain off __________. down the stack
B 3445 A precooler is sometimes installed between the: compressor and

condenser
B 3446 A six cylinder, single acting, four-stroke/cycle diesel 39.7 psig
engine has a bore of 10 1/2 inches, and a stroke of
one foot, producing 75 HP per cylinder at 720
RPM. What is the mean effective pressure in the
engine cylinders for the stated conditions?
D 3447 A typical shipboard domestic multi-box refrigeration To open or close the

system operates with one compressor and solenoid valve when
condenser. What is the purpose of the sensing line the box temperature
connected to the thermal bulb at the evaporator increases or
coil outlet? decreases.
A 3448 After a normal, or safety shutdown, automatic furnace to be repurged

combustion control systems for an auxiliary boiler
are designed to prevent the immediate refiring of a
C 3449 All shipboard personnel responsible for the if the system is using
maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems HFC-134A or HCFC-
must be certified through an approved 123
Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) program
__________.
diaphrams.

__________.
and water
D 3453 Centrifugal pumps are designed with sealing lines to prevent the fluid
__________. being pumped from
pouring out of the
stuffing box when a
high suction head is
available

pressure?
circulation
A 3458 Excessively low air pressure in the intercooler of leaky discharge valves
reciprocating air compressor would be caused by on the LP cylinder
.
__________. I. determine if there is sufficient lube
oil pressure to the main engine II. be certain that t

cylinder head for a direct reversable, four stroke
diesel engine?
A 3462 If a hydraulic pump is overheating, the cause may excessive internal
be __________. slippage in the pump
C 3463 If an auxiliary diesel engine coolant temperature is cavitation erosion in

higher than normal, but the thermostat is the water jackets
determined not to be defective, you would suspect
a/an __________.
__________.
A 3466 If there is a sudden drop in the capacity of a broken compressor
reciprocating air compressor, you should check for valves
__________.
this pump?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 3472 Improper cooling of a diesel engine cylinder liner low compression
due to the accumulation of scale deposits, may pressure
cause __________.
__________.
C 3474 In a modern high pressure steam plant, most atmospheric drain tank
feedwater deaeration takes place in the
__________.
the __________.
B 3477 In refrigerating systems with multiple evaporators king expansion valve

an metering of refrigerant to each refrigerated
space is accomplished by ___________
C 3478 Individual cylinder performance in a diesel engine chemical analysis

is routinely determined by exhaust gas
__________.
B 3481 Of the four refrigerants CFC-11, CFC-12, HFC- lowest system

134a, and HCFC-22; HCFC-22 operates at the pressure with the
__________. lowest boiling point
__________.
B 3483 Permanent centrifugal pump shaft damage due to wearing rings
erosion, corrosion, and wear at the stuffing box is
usually prevented by __________.
D 3484 Provision is to be made for ventilation of an aperture not
enclosed diesel engine crankcase by means of a exceeding 1" in
small __________. diameter
D 3485 Scale accumulation on evaporator heating surfaces immediate loss of

will cause __________. vacuum
D 3489 The depth of fuel oil in a tank is normally measured vent line
through the __________.
D 3490 The factors that determine the service life of type of pump
packing in a pump will include which of the
bottom blow valve
B 3492 The low pressure cutout switch will cause the expansion valve
compressor in a refrigeration system to short cycle thermal bulb loses its
if the __________. charge
B 3493 The method of piston cooling in which oil is quaker

delivered through the connecting rod to a
compartment within the piston, then distributed by
the motion of the pistons, and allowed to drain to
the crankcase via one or more holes or pipes, is
termed _________
B 3494 The pH value of water in a diesel engine closed 6.0 to 7.5

cooling water system should be maintained
between __________.
C 3495 The principal purpose of an anchor windlass chain tie off the warping
stopper is to __________. head lines
B 3496 The purpose of the jet air line in a P-tank system is blast bulk material out
to __________. of the fill line by using
high air pressure
C 3497 The safety heads of most large reciprocating discharge pressure in

compressors used in refrigeration systems are held the safety return line
in place by __________.
during an ordinary
charging process
A 3499 The watch engineer finds the cargo refrigeration secure the
compressor has blown the shaft seal. In this compressor at once
situation, he should __________. and close the suction
and discharge valves
A 3500 To obtain the best mixing of air and fuel with a fuel atomizer position
oil atomizer, you need to adjust the __________. using the distance
piece
proper valve positions for controlling feed water to valve fully open and
amount of flow
B 3502 Water entrained in the steam entering a turbine excessive rotor shaft
could result in __________. wear
D 3503 What is an advantage of flash type evaporator high operating
compared to the submerged tube type? temperatures prevent
loss of vacuum
disc.
construction
D 3507 When relieving the watch in the fire room, you port and starboard
and __________.
D 3508 When the sensing bulb of a thermostatic expansion blended charged
valve is charged with a fluid different from the
charge used in the system, it is said to be
__________.
system?
A 3511 Which of the following characteristics is true The gear of larger
relative to meshing spur gears? diameter will rotate at
a slower RPM.
C 3512 Which of the following is not part of the high side of condenser
a refrigeration system?
oils than straight
mineral oils.
A 3515 Which of the fuel atomizers listed has the greatest Steam assist
firing range or turndown ratio?
A 3516 Which of the listed parts is used in a lobe-type Replaceable gib
rotary pump to allow for wear on the lobe edges? inserts

indications of the failure of the gland leakoff turbine
D 3519 Why are geared turbine installations equipped with For jacking the main
turning mechanisms? engine over
periodically when
secured.
D 3521 A casing drain is provided for axial piston and bent vent off any
axis variable stroke pumps to __________. accumulated air from
the system
D 3523 A drop in compression pressure in one cylinder of a A leaking fuel injection
diesel engine can be cause by______________. nozzle
C 3525 A practical way of checking for excessive fuel feel the high pressure
injection in one cylinder of an operating diesel fuel line
engine is to _________________.
D 3527 A typical shipboard domestic multi-box refrigeration To open or close the
system operates with one compressor and solenoid valve when
condenser. What is the purpose of the sensing line the box temperature
connected to the thermal bulb at the evaporator increases or
coil outlet? decreases.
D 3528 After a long period of operation, a wear ridge, excessive ring wear
caused by piston ring action, will develop near the during the seating
top of the cylinder liner. This ridge must be period
removed during maintenance in order to prevent
__________.
C 3529 All refrigeration systems must be protected with a high pressure cut-out
__________.
D 3530 An important point of consideration when replacing use the same wetting
a dry type intake filter on an air compressor is to oil on the element as
__________. is used in the
compressor lubrication
system
D 3531 As the pH of the boiler water approaches zero, the soft
water becomes increasingly __________.
C 3532 Between the periods of injection and ignition of the detonation period
fuel, a diesel engine crankshaft rotates through the
__________.
D 3533 Centrifugal pumps are designed with sealing lines to prevent the fluid
__________. being pumped from
pouring out of the
stuffing box when a
available
A 3534 Coast Guard regulations require that the I only

superheater safety valves __________.
I. and the drum safety shall have a total rated

capacity not less than the maximum generating
capacity of the boiler
II. be set and adjusted under pressure, regardless
of t
C 3535 Damage to deck machinery from water hammer installing a steam

developing in the steam lines can be prevented by strainer in all exhaust
__________. lines
C 3536 Double trunk pistons are used in some refrigeration increasing compressor
compressors to reduce refrigerant boil off by volumetric efficiency
__________.
A 3538 Excessively low air pressure in the intercooler of a leaky discharge valves
reciprocating air compressor would be caused by: on the LP cylinder
B 3539 For a gravity type lube oil system, a remote I only

pressure sensing device is installed at the point of
highest static head pressure on the main unit to
enable the watch engineer to __________.
I. be certain that the bearings are being

adequately lubricated
I


cylinder head for a direct reversable, four stroke
diesel engine?
A 3542 If a hydraulic pump is overheating, the cause may excessive internal
be __________. slippage in the pump

a/an __________.
__________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cause __________.
__________.
C 3554 In a modern high pressure steam plant, most feed atmospheric drain tank
water deaeration takes place in the __________.

the __________.
D 3556 In an internal combustion engine, which of the Use of bimetallic
devices listed will force the compression rings to piston rings
seal the compression gases in the space above the
piston?
B 3557 In reference to air conditioning, when air attains the superheated
maximum amount of moisture it can hold at a
specific temperature, it is said to be __________.

__________.
A 3560 Main reason why most reciprocating pumps are provide a steady
fitted with air chambers is to: discharge pressure
C 3561 Obstructed suction passages in the casing or pintle pump back pressure
of a radial piston hydraulic pump will cause the to decrease
__________.
D 3562 One cylinder of a diesel engine is persistently Low loading of the
knocking and does not cease when the fuel supply cylinder
to that cylinder is secured. Which of the following
problems may be the cause?
B 3563 Permanent centrifugal pump shaft damage due to wearing rings
erosion, corrosion, and wear at the stuffing box is
usually prevented by __________.
D 3565 Scale accumulation on evaporator heating surfaces immediate loss of

will cause __________. vacuum
B 3568 The camshaft drive is designed to maintain proper one-half crankshaft
camshaft speed relative to crankshaft speed. In speed in a two-stroke
maintaining this relationship, the camshaft drive cycle diesel engine
causes the camshaft to rotate at __________.
D 3569 The depth of fuel oil in a double bottom tank is vent line
measured through the __________.
C 3570 The factor which determines the minimum amount horsepower of the
of steam superheat required at the steam chest turbine
inlet of a main propulsion turbine is the
__________.
A 3571 The growth rate of microbiological organisms as increase in direct
found in some fuel supplies will __________. proportion to an
increase in
temperature
A 3572 The low pressure cutout switch used on a 0.5 psig
refrigeration system compressor is set to cut in at
approximately 5 psig and cutout at __________.

termed _________

between __________.
D 3575 The principal hazard to personnel when using a electrical shock
diesel engine fuel nozzle tester is ___________.
B 3576 The purpose of the jet air line in a P-tank system is blast bulk material out
to __________. of the fill line by using
high air pressure
C 3577 The safety device which normally stops the low pressure cutout
refrigeration compressor before the relief valve switch
starts to open is the __________.
during an ordinary
charging process
D 3579 The volumetric efficiency of a reciprocating air adiabatic work of

compressor, is the ratio of the __________. compression to the
indicated horsepower
piece
B 3581 Under constant boiler load, the superheated steam excess air is too low
temperature may rise above normal for the existing
load if __________.
B 3582 Water entrained in the steam entering a turbine excessive rotor shaft
A 3583 What is an advantage of a precombustion chamber Timing of injection is
used in an auxiliary diesel engine? not critical
disc.
construction
A 3587 When relieving the watch in the fire room, you check the fuel
____________. burners
B 3588 When the rotating shaft frequency and the natural breakaway speed
vibrating frequency become synchronized at a
particular speed, that speed is known as the
__________.
C 3589 Where two-stage air ejectors are used in a two- takes suction from the
stage flash evaporator, a first-stage air ejector take first-effect
suction from the second-effect of the evaporator,
and the second-stage air ejector .
B 3590 Which of the conditions listed could cause the Plugged injector
cylinder relief valves on a large, low-speed, nozzles
propulsion diesel engine to lift?
D 3591 Which of the following changes in pump operating Steadily decreasing
parameters will lead to pump cavitation in a pump speed
centrifugal pump that is operating in an open
system?
C 3592 Which of the following is not part of the high side of condenser
a refrigeration system?
A 3593 Which of the following represents a significant Some boiler safety
system limitation to be aware of when a burner interlocks are
management system is operated in the 'HAND' bypassed when the
mode? boiler is 'HAND' fired.

oils than straight
mineral oils.
C 3595 Which of the following would not cause high expansion valve stuck
suction pressure? open
D 3596 Which of the listed order of valves represents the Regulator, stop, stop-
proper installation the main feedwater supply line to check
a marine boiler?
B 3597 Which of the significant combustible elements of Oxygen
fuel oil is a major source of boiler corrosion?
periodically when
secured.
D 3601 A casing drain is provided for axial piston and bent vent off any
axis variable stroke pumps to __________. accumulated air from
the system
C 3602 A desirable property of boiler fuel oil is low carbon content per
__________. pound of fuel
D 3603 A drop in compression pressure in one cylinder of a A leaking fuel injection
diesel engine can be cause by______________. nozzle
engine is to __________.
D 3607 A two-stroke/cycle diesel engine requires less has little or no internal

starting air than a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, friction
of equal displacement, because the
two-stroke/cycle diesel engine __________.
__________.
C 3609 All refrigeration systems must be protected with a high pressure cut-out
__________.
D 3610 An important point of consideration when replacing use the same wetting
a dry type intake filter on an air compressor is to oil on the element as
__________. is used in the
compressor lubrication
system
__________.
A 3613 Cavitation is a term commonly used with centrifugal the formation and
pumps to describe __________. subsequent collapse
of vapor pockets in the
impeller
superheater safety valves ________. I. and the
drum safety shall have a total rated capacity not
less than the maximum generating capacity of the
boiler II. be set and adjusted under pressure,
regardless of the p

__________. lines
C 3616 Double trunk pistons are used in some refrigeration increasing compressor
compressors to reduce refrigerant boil off by volumetric efficiency
__________.
C 3617 Electric motor equipped with pressure grease handle starts to move
fittings the relied plugs requires lubrication. A freely
grease gun should be connected to each fitting and
the grease gun should be pumped until:
B 3618 Excessively hot water returning to an atmospheric a heating coil has
drain tank indicates __________. ruptured

enable the watch engineer to __________. I. be
certain that the bearings are being adequately
lubricated I
D 3620 Generating tubes in waste heat boilers are finned reduce gas flow
to __________. turbulence
D 3621 How many power strokes per crankshaft revolution One
are there in an eight cylinder, two-stroke/cycle
diesel engine?
C 3622 If a hydraulic governor has been refilled with oil, the rack position should
engine should be operated until it reaches normal be adjusted
temperature, then the air should be purged, and
the __________.
a/an __________.
C 3624 If the boiler water and condenser hotwell levels are increase the speed of
normal, but the DC heater level is only 30% of full, the condensate pump
you should __________.
__________.
__________
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cause __________.
B 3633 In a diesel engine, the piston compression rings I only

make contact with the __________.
I. back of the ring groove

II. bottom of the ring groove
A 3634 In a modem turbine installation lube-oil system pump suction
strainers are usually located in the line:
A 3635 In a turbocharged four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, produce a scavenging
the exhaust valve remains open until after top dead effect in the
center and the intake valve opens before top dead combustion space
center to __________.
piston?
B 3637 In reference to air conditioning, when air attains the superheated
maximum amount of moisture it can hold at a
specific temperature, it is said to be __________.

__________.
A 3639 Late fuel injection in a diesel engine is indicated by low firing pressure
black or gray exhaust smoke with a __________.
B 3640 Main propulsion steam turbine casing drains contaminated drain

generally discharge to the __________. tank
C 3641 Obstructed suction passages in the casing or pintle pump back pressure
of a radial piston hydraulic pump will cause the to decrease
__________.
C 3643 Performance of a turbocharged engine can be decreasing the
improved by __________. amount of valve
overlap
D 3645 Scale accumulation on evaporator heat exchange increases brine

surfaces __________. density
D 3646 Starting a large low-speed propulsion diesel engine increasing the quantity
on diesel fuel during cold weather conditions, will of starting air
be made easier by __________.
A 3647 The amount of fuel delivered by a helical plunger rotation of the pump
type fuel injection pump is controlled by plunger
__________.
A 3650 The face surface appearance of a shallow groove, smooth, shallow
stainless steel, chrome plated compression ring grooved, chrome
should exhibit through its operating life a surface
__________.
increase in
temperature
A 3652 The low pressure cutout switch used on a 0.5 psig
refrigeration system compressor is set to cut in at
approximately 5 psig and cutout at __________.

termed _________

between __________.
diesel engine fuel nozzle tester is _______.
A 3656 The purpose of the flywheel is to __________. provide energy to
operate the engine
between power
impulses
C 3657 The safety device which normally stops the low pressure cutout
refrigeration compressor before the relief valve switch
starts to open is the __________.
A 3658 The term applied to the reduction of steam wir edrawing of steam
pressure which occurs when steam passes through
a partially closed valve is
D 3659 The volumetric efficiency of a reciprocating air adiabatic work of
compressor, is the ratio of the __________. compression to the
indicated horsepower
piece
load if __________.
D 3662 Water emulsified in the fuel oil when supplied to a sputtering of the fires
boiler is indicated by __________.
C 3663 What is a part of a R-22 refrigeration system that Drier element
control the automatic start and stop of the
compressor?
A 3664 What may be the possible cause if there is an plugged injection
increase of fuel injection pump discharge spray hole
pressure?
D 3665 When a flash-type evaporator is to be secured for completely filled with
an extended period of time, the entire unit should saltwater
be drained, cleaned, and __________.
B 3666 When conducting a hydrostatic test on a water-tube maximize the
a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). This is done expansion within the
to __________. varying types of
construction
D 3667 When relieving the watch in the fire room, you the port and starboard
B 3668 When the rotating shaft frequency and the natural breakaway speed
vibrating frequency become synchronized at a
particular speed, that speed is known as the
__________.
C 3669 Where three gear trains, i.e. high pressure first nested
reduction, low pressure first reduction, and second
reduction are each contained in a separate and
sequential portion of the gear housing, the
reduction gear unit is known as __________.
D 3671 Which of the following changes in pump operating Steadily decreasing
parameters will lead to pump cavitation in a pump speed
centrifugal pump that is operating in an open
system?
B 3672 Which of the following is NOT an identifiable Direct-acting
characteristic of a steam reciprocating pump?
B 3674 Which of the following statements is true They are bimetallic

concerning pressure limit switches and elements sensing
pressuretrols installed on auxiliary boilers? temperature
differentials
corresponding to
pressure changes.
C 3675 Which of the following would not cause high expansion valve stuck
suction pressure? open
proper installation of the main feed water supply check
line to a marine propulsion boiler?
A 3678 While a vessel is underway the low pressure Reduced speed ahead
turbine high-speed pinion is damaged. The pinion only
is then removed from the gear train. Under these
circumstances, the main unit is capable of which
speed and direction?
periodically when
secured.
D 3680 You have just received a call from the immediately notify the
watchstander in the engine room reporting that a bridge
high temperature alarm for a main engine bearing
has just sounded. Your next instruction to the
watchstander should be to _________.
B 3681 A cargo hold has been determined to have a decrease
relative humidity of 80% and a dry bulb
temperature of 85°F. When the hold is sealed and
the dry bulb temperature decreases, the relative
humidity in the space will __________.
D 3683 A drop in compression pressure in one cylinder of a a leaking fuel injection

diesel engine can be caused by __________. nozzle
B 3684 A large, low-speed, crosshead, main propulsion low TBN value

diesel engine using residual fuel oils must have a
cylinder oil having a __________.
C 3686 A six cylinder, four stroke engine has a stroke of 12.25 kw
200 mm and a bore of 120 mm. If the mean
effective pressure speed is 15 rev/s. Calculate the
brake power.
__________.
A 3689 All refrigerant recovered from burned out small sent to a designated
appliances must be __________. reclamation facility for
processing
C 3690 An important design characteristic of an explosion open slowly to permit
relief valve for a diesel engine is the ability to a gradual reduction of
__________. crankcase pressure

__________.
impeller
superheater safety valves ________. I. and the
drum safety shall have a total rated capacity not
less than the maximum generating capacity of the
boiler II. be set and adjusted under pressure,
regardless of the p

__________. lines
A 3696 Does ammonia have any effect on lubricants? will not have any effect
D 3697 Electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear motors protected by a circuit

are required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) breaker set at 125%
to be __________. and a thermal
overload device
C 3698 Excessively hot water returning to an atmospheric the condensate re-
drain tank indicates __________. circulating valve is
open
enable the watch engineer to __________. I. be
certain that the bearings are being adequately
lubricated I
diesel engine?
the __________.
B 3703 If an automatically fired burner ignites, but faulty pressure signal
repeatedly goes out within two seconds, the cause to the time delay relay
could be a/an __________. circuit
__________.
B 3706 If there is a 'clicking' sound in the valve a worn wrist pin
compartment of a diesel engine, the cause may be
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 3712 Improper cooling of a cylinder liner due to scale low compression
deposits may cause_______________. pressure

make contact with the __________. I. back of
the ring groove II. bottom of the ring groove
D 3714 In a medium-speed marine propulsion engine operation is under
equipped with direct admission air starting valves, higher compression
the cylinders without air starting valves fire first
because the __________.
center to __________.
piston?
C 3717 In reducing engine speed to an efficient propeller speed and torque are
speed by the use of reduction gears, __________. both reduced
B 3718 Indirect cooling of fuel injector nozzle holders for heat conduction into
diesel engines is accomplished primarily by the injected fuel oil
__________.
B 3720 Main propulsion steam turbine casing drains are contaminated drain
generally discharged to the __________. tank
C 3721 Nozzle diaphragms are installed in pressure- support moving blades
compounded impulse turbines to __________.

overlap
C 3724 Protection devices on a boiler should be tested: Annually
D 3725 Scale accumulation on evaporator heat exchange increases brine
surfaces __________. density
B 3726 Standing watch in the engine room, what would be I only
the result of throttling the suction valve on a
general service centrifugal pump to the point where
the flow was less than that recommended by the
manufacturer? I. The designed discharge head
would be red
__________.
B 3730 The exposed portion of the outboard propeller shaft a heavy lubricant
is protected against seawater corrosion by
__________.

increase in
temperature
A 3732 The loss of the diesel engine cylinder air charge Low compression
through leaky valves, piston rings, worn or scored pressure and high
liners, would be indicated by which of the following exhaust temperature
sets of conditions?
C 3733 The metal edge type filters used in diesel engine back flushing the
fuel oil and lube oil systems are normally cleaned system and draining
in place by __________. the filter
B 3734 The performance of machineries can be monitored cousole

through their respective operations in an
automated vessel at the ______________.
diesel engine fuel nozzle tester is _______.
operate the engine
between power
impulses
A 3737 The safety device provided on a turbogenerator back pressure trip
which closes the throttle automatically when
exhaust pressure reaches a preset maximum is
called a/an __________.
B 3738 The term "PLAN/33,000 x 12" is equal to the BMEP
A 3739 The volumentric efficiency of a reciprocating air actual amount of air
compressor is the ratio of the discharged by the
compressor to the
theoritical volume
swept by the
movement of the
compressor piston
C 3740 To obtain maximum efficiency, two stage air horizontally mounted

compressors are usually __________.
load if __________.
C 3743 What is a lantern ring? The bottom ring in a
set of piston rings
A 3744 What may be the possible cause if there is an plugged injection

increase of fuel injection pump discharge spray hole
pressure?
D 3745 When a flash-type evaporator is to be secured for completely filled with
an extended period of time, the entire unit should saltwater
be drained, cleaned, and __________.
construction
B 3747 When relieving the watch in the fire room, you port and starboard
__________. temperatures
D 3748 When the relief valve opens on a refrigeration liquid strainer
compressor discharge line, it discharges high
pressure refrigerant vapor to the __________.
C 3749 Where three gear trains, i.e. high pressure first nested
reduction, low pressure first reduction, and second
reduction are each contained in a separate and
C 3751 Which of the following centrifugal pump Impeller
components converts the liquid kinetic energy of
velocity to the potential energy of pressure?
B 3752 Which of the following is NOT an identifiable Direct-acting
characteristic of a steam reciprocating pump?
C 3754 Which of the following statements is true The temperature of

concerning lube oil coolers? the oil is less than that
of the cooling water.
B 3755 Which of the following would indicate a moderate Higher than normal
leak in the desuperheater? auxiliary steam
pressure
proper installation of the main feedwater supply check
B 3757 Which of the significant combustible elements of oxygen
D 3759 Why are convergent-divergent nozzles used in They are easy to
high-pressure turbine applications? manufacture.
D 3760 You have just received a call from the immediately notify the
watchstander in the engine room reporting that a bridge
high temperature alarm for a main engine bearing
has just sounded. Your next instruction to the
watchstander should be to _________.
B 3761 A cargo hold has been determined to have a decrease
relative humidity of 80% and a dry bulb
temperature of 85°F. When the hold is sealed and
the dry bulb temperature decreases, the relative
humidity in the space will __________.


A 3766 A six cylinder 2-stroke/cycle, single acting diesel 1,348 kW
engine has a 580 mm bore and a 1700 mm stroke.
What indicated power per cylinder will be
developed if the average mean effective pressure
is 15.3 kg/cm2 at a speed of 120 RPM?

D 3768 After a boiler has been taken off the line and is purge all air from the
cooling, the air cock is opened to __________. steam drum
A 3769 All refrigerant recovered from burned out small sent to a designated
appliances must be __________. reclamation facility for
processing
D 3771 As the percentage of CO2 in the stack gas the fuel to air ratio is
decreases, you can assume that __________. increasing
B 3772 Besides the use of piston cooling fins to assist in skirt

cooling, they also provide extra strength for the
piston __________.
impeller
C 3774 Coast Guard regulations require that the relieving at least once a year
capacity of boiler safety valves must be checked
__________.
C 3775 Dairy products in rotor clearance in a rotary pump _8°C to _5°C
will_______________.
C 3776 Distortion of the spray pattern of a nozzle or high firing pressure
injector may be indicated by a/an __________.
D 3777 Electric and electro-hydraulic steering gear motors protected by a circuit
are required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) breaker set at 125%
to be __________. and a thermal
overload device
C 3779 For a given size engine, the two-stroke/cycle diesel it has a longer power
engine will deliver more power than a stroke
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine because
__________.
diesel engine?
the __________.
C 3785 If the jacket water temperature of an operating an overfilled
diesel engine suddenly rises above normal, the expansion tank
cause can be attributed to __________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 3792 Improper boiler feedwater deaeration could be operating with
directly linked to __________. excessive condensate
depression

make contact with the __________. I. back of
the ring groove II. bottom of the ring groove
center to __________.
B 3796 In an internal combustion engine supercharging supplying the engine
means with air passing the
intake valves
__________.
B 3800 Main propulsion steam turbine casing drains are contaminated drain
generally discharged to the __________. tank
B 3802 One characteristics of Freon-12 is solubility is fairly low

when mixed with oil

overlap
A 3804 Properties of a good refrigeration oil include low wax content
__________.
C 3805 Saltwater is typically provided to a refrigeration cool the expansion
system to __________. valve
B 3806 Standing watch in the engine room, what would be I only
the result of throttling the suction valve on a
general service centrifugal pump to the point where
the flow was less than that recommended by the
would be red
__________.
A 3808 The burning of fuel oil in a diesel engine having a corrosion and
high sodium content, will cause __________. grooving of exhaust
valves
D 3809 The demisters installed in a flash-type evaporator deaerate the first
serve to __________. effect distillate
B 3810 The exposed portion of the outboard propeller shaft a heavy lubricant
is protected against seawater corrosion by
__________.
A 3811 The greatest turbulence in a diesel engine cylinder shape of the

is created by the __________. combustion chamber
sets of conditions?
B 3814 The perforated elevated bottom of the chain locker Cradle
which prevents the chains from touching the main
locker bottom and allows seepage of water to flow
to the drains is called
A 3815 The principal difference between loop scavenging direction of air flow
and crossflow scavenging, as used in single acting within the cylinder
diesel engines, is the __________.

operate the engine
between power
impulses
A 3817 The safety device provided on a turbogenerator back pressure trip
which closes the throttle automatically when
exhaust pressure reaches a preset maximum is
called a/an __________.
C 3818 The term "divergent" is best described as approaching nearer
_________. together, as the inner
walls of a tube that is
constricted.
B 3819 The volume swept through by the piston in moving stroke
between thr TDC and BDC is called:
C 3820 To obtain maximum efficiency, two stage air horizontally mounted
compressors are usually __________.
C 3821 Ultraviolet light sensing flame scanners installed on might be misled by

an automated main propulsion boiler, are designed glowing brickwork
so they __________.
C 3823 What is a function of the wearing rings used in Absorb erosion of high
most centrifugal pumps? velocity discharge
stream.
C 3824 What may be the most probable cause why a late fuel injection
diesel generator engine freely turns over but fail to
ignite properly?
B 3825 When a flash evaporator is being operated in prevent cold shocking
extremely cold water, you may need to throttle the the evaporator
seawater supply to __________.

construction
A 3827 When relieving the watch in the fire room, you boiler water level
___________.
D 3828 When the relief valve opens on a refrigeration liquid strainer
compressor discharge line, it discharges high
pressure refrigerant vapor to the __________.
D 3829 Where the size and design of an engine is such an additional pump is
that lubrication before starting is not necessary and not required provided
an attached pump is normally used, __________. the engine driven
pump is capable of
producing sufficient
pressure regardless of
the direction of
rotation
B 3830 Which of the conditions listed could cause steam Excessive water flow
formation in the economizer? rates.
C 3831 Which of the following centrifugal pump Impeller

components converts the liquid kinetic energy of
velocity to the potential energy of pressure?
A 3832 Which of the following is necessary for all waste A means to control of
heat boiler installations, regardless of design or evaporation
manufacturer?

management system is operated in the "Manual" bypassed when the
mode? boiler is being fired in
"Manual" mode.
A 3834 Which of the following statements is true High conductivity of

concerning low pressure distilling units? the distillate indicates
distillate salinity is
excessive.
pressure
D 3840 You have just received a call from the watch immediately notify the
stander in the engine room reporting that a high bridge
temperature alarm for a main engine bearing has
just sounded. Your next instruction to the watch
stander should be to _____________.
B 3841 A Camot cycle heat engine operating between 46%
1540 deg. F and 440 deg. F has an efficiency of
approximately:
D 3842 A desirable property of boiler fuel is low residual acid after
combustion


A 3845 A practical consideration to allow for when maintain uptake gas
operating a boiler at low load with regard to heat temperature above the
absorption is the requirement to __________. dew point

C 3847 A two-stroke/cycle diesel engine operates Improper governor

erratically, overspeeds, and fails to restart when operation due to
cranked at normal speed. Which of the following excess oil pressure
problems is the most likely cause for the engine
failing to restart?
D 3849 All oil-fired main propulsion burners with automatic the flame in boiler
safety control systems must automatically close the furnace is confirmed
burner valve when _________.

B 3851 As the amount of moisture in the air increases, the increase
difference between the dry bulb and wet bulb
temperatures will __________.
piston __________.
D 3853 Cavitation in a hydraulic pump is indicated by noisy high fluid level in the
pump operation and can be caused by a/an reservoir
__________.
__________.
C 3855 Dairy products be kept at a temperature of: _8°C to _5°C
A 3857 Eight (8) ounces of oxygen, dissolved in 500,000 1.0 ppm
pounds of water, is a concentration of __________.
C 3858 Excessively hot water returning to an atmospheric the condensate

drain tank indicates __________. recirculating valve is
open
__________.
C 3860 Generally, where should you expect to find the Adjacent to the piston
greatest amount of wear on a cylinder liner? skirt when the crank is
on TDC.
B 3861 How many pinion gears are required in an Two

articulated, double reduction gear set for a cross-
compounded turbine?
C 3862 If a horizontal centrifugal pump becomes air bound, suction line
the pump should be vented at the __________.

D 3864 If the boiler uptake periscope appears completely too much air
dark, this could indicate __________.

__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 3872 Improper boiler feedwater deaeration could be operating with
depression
D 3873 In a diesel engine, the main bearings are used connecting rod and
between the __________. the crankshaft
A 3875 In a turbine installation, the condensate pump air ejector condenser
discharges to:
B 3876 In an impulse turbine, the fixed blades function to decrease steam
__________. velocity
__________.
D 3879 Largest factor in preventing steam engine from radition
attaining ideal engine performance is.
B 3880 Main propulsion engine lube oil sumps should be so as to never be
constructed __________. integral with the main
engine foundation

D 3882 One characteristic of a pulse type turbocharging high average exhaust

system is __________. manifold pressure
D 3883 Passages are drilled in the crankshafts of diesel main bearings

engines to provide lubricating oil to the
__________.
A 3884 Properties of a good refrigeration oil include low wax content
__________.
C 3885 Saltwater is typically provided to a refrigeration cool the expansion
system to __________. valve
C 3886 Standby, or emergency diesel generator day tanks sediment
should always be kept full to reduce the possibility contamination
of __________.
C 3887 The amount of fuel delivered by a helical plunger varying the pump
fuel injection pump is controlled by __________. discharge pressure
A 3888 The burner front refractory should be replaced the burner flame
when the slag accumulation causes __________. pattern to be distorted
D 3889 The demisters installed in a flash-type evaporator deaerate the first

serve to __________. effect distillate
D 3890 The expansion valve used in a refrigeration system superheat of the gas
regulates the __________. leaving the
compressor
A 3891 The greatest turbulence in a diesel engine cylinder intake port design
is created by the __________.
sets of conditions?
B 3894 The percentage of impurities in a specific fuel oil Settling in a fuel tank
sample is determined by
and crossflow scavenging, as used in single acting within the cylinder
D 3896 The purpose of the flash chamber in a soloshell raise the temperature
double effect distilling unit is to __________. of the evaporator
feedwater
A 3897 The safety device provided on a turbo generator back pressure trip
which closes the throttle automatically when the
cooling water to the condenser is insufficient is
called a/an __________.
C 3898 The term "divergent" is best described as approaching nearer
_________. together, as the inner
walls of a tube that is
constricted.
D 3899 The volume of available air supply required by an size of the clutch
air clutch varies with the __________.
C 3900 To minimize the formation of carbon deposits on avoid using liquid-

fuel injection nozzles, you should __________. cooled nozzles
whenever possible

so they __________.
C 3902 Water contamination in the main propulsion lube oil the flash point of the
system is undesirable because __________. lube oil is raised to a
dangerously high
level
C 3903 What is a function of the wearing rings used in Absorb erosion of high
most centrifugal pumps? velocity discharge
stream.
C 3904 What may be the most probable cause why a late fuel injection
diesel generator engine freely turns over but fail to
ignite properly?
B 3905 When a flash evaporator is being operated in prevent cold shocking
extremely cold water, you may need to throttle the the evaporator
seawater supply to __________.
D 3906 When conducting a hydrostatic test of a boiler, gagging the safeties
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) prohibit
__________.
C 3907 When relieving the watch in the fire room, you boiler water drum level
B 3908 When the refrigeration system compressor suction cut-in point of the low
pressure corresponds to an elevation in coil pressure cutout switch
temperature, a low pressure cutout switch is set to
automatically start the compressor. The normal
stopping point of the compressor is set by adjusting
the ____
pump is capable of
the direction of
rotation
C 3911 Which of the following boiler stack (smoke color) Black haze
conditions indicates efficient combustion?
manufacturer?

"Manual" mode.
A 3914 Which of the following statements is true High conductivity of

concerning low pressure distilling units? the distillate indicates
distillate salinity is
excessive.
pressure
A 3918 Which valve should you close before lighting off a economizer drain
boiler? valve
A 3920 You have just been notified by the watchstander in assume, but verify that
the engine room, a main engine bearing high the circuit has
temperature alarm is indicated and remotely malfunctioned
displayed as 145 degrees Fahrenheit, you should
_________.
A 3921 A bypass line provided around a waste heat corrosion at low
auxiliary boiler in a diesel engine exhaust system, engine loads
may be used to avoid boiler __________.
D 3922 A dehydrator installed in a refrigeration system is noncondensable

used to remove __________. gases and vapors
D 3923 A double suction centrifugal pump impeller has have a greater head
been installed in the reverse direction, and will capacity
__________.
B 3924 A large two-stroke/cycle direct reversing diesel line up the engine for
engine is to be reversed. Prior to the admission of restarting with light
starting air you must __________. diesel oil


erratically, overspeeds, and fails to restart when operation due to
failing to restart?
D 3930 An important consideration in selecting a have a high viscosity
lubricating oil for use in a refrigeration compressor index
is for the oil to __________.
B 3931 As the amount of moisture in the air increases, the increase
difference between the dry bulb and wet bulb
temperatures will __________.
piston __________.
D 3933 Cavitation in a hydraulic pump is indicated by noisy high fluid level in the
pump operation and can be caused by a/an reservoir
__________.
__________.
B 3935 Cylindrical driers installed in halocarbon refrigerant so that the liquid
systems should be arranged __________. enters at the top and
leaves at the bottom
when located in the
liquid line

__________.
B 3940 Generally, centrifugal pumps operating without a regenerative pump
positive suction head must be primed before they
will move liquid on their own. The priming is
usually accomplished with a __________.
compounded turbine?
C 3942 If a horizontal centrifugal pump becomes air bound, suction line
the pump should be vented at the __________.
B 3943 If an anchor windlass has been idle for some time, repack all valve stems
you should ____________
B 3946 If there is a "large" release of refrigerant gas in a safety goggles and
confined area, _______. lined butyl gloves
would be required
before entering the
space
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 3952 Improper boiler feed water deaeration could be operating with
depression
C 3954 In a medium speed diesel engine, a trunk type I only
piston may be cooled by __________.
I. oil circulation though passages in the piston

crown
II. heat transfer through piston rings and liner wall
C 3955 In a tubular-bowl type centrifugal lube oil purifier, discharged with the
any solids separated from the oil are __________. water
B 3957 In readying an auxiliary water-tube boiler for a The safety valve
routine hydrostatic test, which of the following escape piping should
procedures should be undertaken prior to filling the be disconnected from
boiler with fresh water? the valve body and a
blank inserted.
C 3958 Indicated high salinity of the distillate discharged operating at reduced

from a flash-type distilling plant will be a result of vacuum conditions
__________.
C 3959 Large, two-stroke/cycle, main propulsion, diesel exhaust gas
engine cylinders can be successfully pressure temperature system
charged during normal operation, by using the
__________.
B 3960 Main propulsion engine lube oil sumps should be so as to never be
constructed __________. integral with the main
engine foundation
C 3961 Nozzle diaphragms are installed in pressure support moving blades

compounded pressure turbines to
D 3962 One characteristic of a pulse type turbocharging high average exhaust

__________.
B 3964 Properly filing the ends of carbon ring segments reduce the ring
removed from a turbine gland will __________. segment end
clearance
C 3965 Saltwater contamination of condensate could occur DC heater

at which component?
C 3966 Standard driers used in many container type activated charcoal or
refrigeration systems may contain __________. silica gel
B 3969 The delivery valve installed in a port and helix fuel maintain constant
injection pump is designed to __________. pressure in the
discharge line
D 3970 The expansion valve used in a refrigeration system superheat of the gas
regulates the __________. leaving the
compressor
B 3972 The loop seal connected to the main condenser vent condenser
returns the drains from the __________.
D 3973 The mesh type steam separators located in a two- vent noncondensable
stage flash distilling plant, function to __________. gases
C 3974 The percentage by weight of steam in a mixture of moisture percentage

steam and water is called the __________.
and cross flow scavenging, as used in single acting within the cylinder
D 3976 The purpose of the flash chamber in a soloshell raise the temperature
double effect distilling unit is to __________. of the evaporator
feedwater
C 3977 The safest and quickest method of adding discharge service
refrigerant to a refrigeration system is to add the valve as a vapor
refrigerant through the __________.
A 3978 The tendency for lubricating oil to thin out at high low viscosity index
temperatures and thicken at low temperatures will
be characterized by a __________.

whenever possible

so they __________.
B 3982 Water circulation in a water-tube boiler is a result of difference between the

the __________. area and length of the
water-tubes
D 3983 What is a characteristics of R-12 refrigerant vapor? It has distinctive taste
C 3984 What material is used to reduce cargo pump clipper seals

leakage to the pump room bilge of most tanker
vessels?
B 3985 When a flash evaporator being operated in prevent cold shocking
extremely cold water, you may need to throtte the the evaporator
seawater supply to ________________
__________.
C 3987 When refrigerant leaves the receiver, it goes next condenser

to the .
B 3988 When the refrigeration system compressor suction cut-in point of the low
pressure corresponds to an elevation in coil pressure cutout switch
temperature, a low pressure cutout switch is set to
automatically start the compressor. The normal
stopping point of the compressor is set by adjusting
the ____
pump is capable of
the direction of
rotation
manufacturer?

"Manual" mode.
C 3994 Which of the following statements is true They are particularly

concerning centrifugal pumps? well suited for
pumping high viscosity
fluids.
C 3995 Which of the following would give the most trouble freon-12
when operating with hot condenser:
C 3997 Which of the significant combustible elements of sulphur
fuel oil is a major source of air pollution?
B 3998 Which valve should be keep open when securing a Water cylinder drain
steam reciprocating pump? valve
A 3999 White stack smoke from a main propulsion boiler excessive amount of
could indicate __________. combustion air
A 4000 You have just been notified by the watchstander in assume, but verify that
_________.
D 4002 A dehydrator installed in a refrigeration system is noncondensable

used to remove __________. gases and vapors
D 4003 A double suction centrifugal pump impeller has have a greater head
been installed in the reverse direction, and will capacity
__________.
C 4006 A single-acting simples pump makes 100 single 92

strokes per minute. The diameter of the water
cylinder 6 inches and the stroke is 10 inches. If the
efficiency of the pump is 90%, what is the capacity
of the pump is gallons per minute?
erratically, over speeds, and fails to restart when operation due to
failing to restart?
A 4008 After a boiler generating tube has been plugged, a hole should be made
__________. in the defective tube
D 4010 An important consideration in selecting a have a high viscosity

lubricating oil for use in a refrigeration compressor index
is for the oil to __________.
A 4011 As steam first enters the main propulsion turbine, potential to kinetic
which of the following energy conversions takes
place?
A 4012 Before using the steam soot blowers to blow tubes raise the water level
at sea, you should __________.
C 4013 Cavitation erosion in the cooling water system of a fuel nozzle holders
diesel engine usually occurs at the pump impeller,
and on the waterside of the __________.
A 4014 Coast Guard Regulations regarding diesel fuel oil permitted, provided
systems, valves for removing water or impurities they are fitted with
are __________. caps or plugs
B 4015 Cylindrical driers installed in halocarbon refrigerant so that the liquid

systems should be arranged __________. enters at the top and
leaves at the bottom
when located in the
liquid line
D 4016 Distilled water from an evaporator may be through a detachable
discharged into a potable water tank __________. hose connection

C 4018 Excessively hot water returning to an atmospheric the condensate

drain tank indicates __________. recirculating valve is
open
B 4019 For a given fuel, a change in the compression ratio An increase in
will affect the ignition lag by which of the listed compression ratio will
means? increase the ignition
lag.
B 4020 Generally, centrifugal pumps operating without a regenerative pump
positive suction head must be primed before they
will move liquid on their own. The priming is
usually accomplished with a __________.
compounded turbine?
A 4022 If a hole were to form in the division plate between I only
stages of a flash type evaporator __________. I.
vaporization of the feed water would continue at
second stage designed saturation conditions II. all
of the distillate produced would be certain to
D 4025 If the jacket water temperature in an auxiliary diesel air binding of the
engine cooling system is lower than normal, the engine cooling system
probable cause is __________.
B 4026 If there is a "large" release of refrigerant gas in a safety goggles and
confined area, _______. lined butyl gloves
would be required
before entering the
space
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 4032 Improper atomization can be caused by low draft air pressure
__________.
piston may be cooled by __________. I. oil
circulation though passages in the piston crown II.
heat transfer through piston rings and liner wall

blank inserted.

__________.
__________.
C 4040 Main propulsion diesel engines having a bore two independent
exceeding 300 mm are to have at least means of starting the
__________. engine
B 4041 Nozzle block bolted to the steam chest, which in turbine cylinder
turn is bolted to base of the turbine casing is called:
D 4042 One characteristic of a pulse type turbo charging high average exhaust

__________.
B 4044 Properly filing the ends of carbon ring segments reduce the ring
removed from a turbine gland will __________. segment end
clearance

at which component?
C 4046 Standard driers used in many container type activated charcoal or
refrigeration systems may contain __________. silica gel
discharge line
A 4050 The expansion tank in a diesel engine closed the highest point in the
freshwater cooling system is located at system
__________.
D 4053 The mesh type steam separators located in a two- vent noncondensable
stage flash distilling plant, function to __________. gases

D 4055 The principal characteristic of an isochronous slow the machine
governor is it will __________. down as the load is
increased
D 4056 The purpose of the evaporator is to: transmit latent heat of
fusion
C 4057 The safest and quickest method of adding discharge service
refrigerant to a refrigeration system is to add the valve as a vapor
refrigerant through the __________.
A 4058 The tendency for lubricating oil to thin out at high low viscosity index
temperatures and thicken at low temperatures will
be characterized by a __________.

whenever possible
B 4061 Type of piston is commonly used for four cycle cross-head type
engines?
water-tubes
D 4063 What is / are the safety devices that are installed at relief valve
the main air reservoir tank of the air compressor or
compressed air system onboard?
D 4064 What maintenance may be carried out on a The thermal bulb may
thermostatic expansion valve? be recharged.
A 4065 When a diesel engine is operated with a piston ring seize and buckle
having a cold gap clearance less than that
recommended by the manufacturer, the ring will
__________.
__________.
C 4067 When recovering R-12 from a small appliance with 75%

a working compressor, using a recovery device
manufactured after November 15, 1993, what
percentage of the remaining charge must be
removed from the system?
B 4068 When the rate of heat transfer through tube walls is Steam gouging
so reduced that the metal becomes overheated,
which of the following conditions will result in the
boiler?
A 4069 Where reaction turbine blading is fitted with Rotor axial position
shrouding of "end tightened" design, which of the
following operating parameters must be carefully
monitored for efficient turbine operation?
B 4070 Which of the conditions listed could cause Insufficient flow of

excessively low refrigerant pressure at the condenser cooling
compressor suction? water.
manufacturer?
D 4073 Which of the following represents a low-pressure R-12

refrigerant as defined by EPA regulation?
C 4074 Which of the following statements is true They are particularly

concerning centrifugal pumps? well suited for
pumping high viscosity
fluids.
D 4075 Which of the following would contribute to the Aeration, agitation,

formation of an oil and water emulsion, in addition and heat
to acid formation?
A 4076 Which of the listed options may cause why on cold Faulty air starting
weather condition an air started engine turns over valve
too and failed to start?
A 4077 Which of the routine maintenance procedures listed Frequent draining of
is required for starting air receivers? accumulated moisture.
D 4078 Which units of measurement are commonly used to Inches of mercury for
express suction heads when calculating pump positive head and feet
capacities and hydraulic horsepower? of water for negative
head
A 4079 White stack smoke could excessive leakage of
indicate________________. the inner casting
A 4080 You have just been notified by the watch stander in assume, but verify that
_____________.
D 4082 A defective injector nozzle in a propulsion diesel engine power losses

engine can cause __________.
A 4083 A double bottom tank holds 6530 gallons. A 42.34 minutes
duplex double-acting pump 8" x 6" x 10" makes 35
double strokes per minute. Leakage 10%. How
long will it take to pump out the tank?
B 4085 A power failure in the hydraulic system of a swing 35° right or left
compact type steering gear would cause the rudder
to __________.
B 4086 A single pass condenser is a vertical condenser
D 4087 A two-element feedwater regulator responds feedwater flow to the

directly to changes in __________. boiler
B 4089 All oil-fired main propulsion boilers with automatic flame in boiler furnace
safety control systems must automatically close the is confirmed
burner valve when __________.
B 4090 An immediate repair is required if a leak occurs in high cost of fuel

the high pressure fuel piping between the injection
pump and fuel nozzle because of the __________.
place?
B 4095 Cylinders diameters greater than 230 mm require Tri-knock fittings

additional safety devices when the scavenging
spaces are openly connected to the cylinders.
Which of the following devices will be used to
protect such spaces?
D 4096 Distilled water from an evaporator may be through a detachable
discharged into a potable water tank __________. hose connection
B 4097 Efficient combustion in a boiler is indicated by a white haze

__________.
A 4098 Excessive wear on the packing rings nearest the failure to insert and
pump packing gland, while the rings nearest the individually seat the
impeller remain in good condition, is caused by rings, one ring at a
__________. time
lag.
C 4100 Generally, a 12% to 14% content of carbon dioxide too much excess air
in boiler flue gases indicates __________.
A 4101 How many grams of cylinder oil it consumes for 65-70 gms/sec
every horse power per second for an ideal diesel
engine?
vaporization of the feed water would continue at
second stage designed saturation conditions II. all
of the distillate produced would be certain to
A 4104 If the boiler fires are extinguished by water secure the burner
contamination in the fuel oil, you should FIRST valves
__________.
A 4106 If the water level in the gauge has not been blown less than that in the
for a period of time the level in the glass will be: steam and water drum
of the water
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
C 4113 In a diesel engine, the initial crosshatching of the I only is correct

cylinder liner surface aids in __________.
I. rapid ring seating

II. the retention of lube oil
piston may be cooled by __________. I. oil
circulation though passages in the piston crown II.
heat transfer through piston rings and liner wall
D 4116 In an engine cylinder there exist a certain average atmospheric pressure

throughout a stroke which is called:
blank inserted.
__________.
__________.
__________. engine
B 4121 Normally a boiler water sample should be taken after the boiler has
__________. been blown down
B 4122 One cause of leaky valves in an air compressor running without an air
may be_______________. fitter
A 4123 Parts of a boiler where a high temperature gas is firebox
produced by burning mixture of atomnized fuel and
air
B 4124 Proper vacuum must be maintained in the main run auxiliary
condenser to __________. machinery
at which component?
A 4126 Standard and marine engines of over 23 HP, in Compressed air
most cases for starting purposes used:
B 4127 The amount of chloride content in the water of an adding hydrazine
auxiliary boiler can be reduced
by________________
B 4128 The burner assembly on an automatically fired cycling on and off
auxiliary boiler fitted with variable capacity,
pressure atomizing burners, maintains steam
pressure by __________.
discharge line
__________.
B 4133 The mechanical efficiency of a particular centrifugal 1/4 HP
bilge pump is 92.5%. What is the smallest
horsepower motor that can effectively operate this
pump at a capacity of 100 gpm with a discharge
head of 15 feet?
increased
C 4136 The purpose of the evaporator is to: transfer latent heat of
vaporization
D 4137 The rupture disc used on low pressure refrigerant 1 psig
containers is set for __________.
C 4138 The temperature of the steam flow to the saltwater pressure regulator
feed heater, in a flash type evaporator can be within the supply
manipulated by a/an __________. orifice
D 4139 The volatility of any oil may be indicated by the flash point
__________.
D 4140 To minimize metal corrosion, boiler water is best fairy acidic
kept_________________.
B 4141 Type of piston is commonly used for four cycle cross-head type
engines?
water-tubes
C 4143 What instrument is being used to automatically Magnetic Valve
start the oil firing of an auxiliary boiler if the
combustion chamber reaches the excessive
temperature?
D 4144 What maintenance may be carried out on a The thermal bulb may
thermostatic expansion valve? be recharged.
C 4145 When a diesel engine is equipped with a hydraulic have a viscosity index
starting system designed to operate at pressures number greater than
of 150 psi or more, Coast Guard Regulations (46 100
CFR) require that the hydraulic fluid shall
__________.
C 4146 When condenser tube ends are rolled into both belled joints at both
tube sheets, the different rates of material tube ends
expansion is compensated for by utilizing
__________.
C 4147 When recovering R-12 from a small appliance with 75%
a working compressor, using a recovery device
manufactured after November 15, 1993, what
percentage of the remaining charge must be
removed from the system?
boiler?
B 4150 Which of the conditions listed could cause Insufficient flow of

excessively low refrigerant pressure at the condenser cooling
compressor suction? water.
A 4151 Which of the following best describes Boyle's law? The volume of an
enclosed gas varies
inversely with the
applied pressure,
provided the
temperature remains
constant.
manufacturer?
D 4153 Which of the following represents a low-pressure R-12

refrigerant as defined by EPA regulation?
A 4154 Which of the following statements is true The marine inspector

concerning boiler inspections? may require any boiler
to be drilled to
determine its actual
thickness any time its
safety is in doubt.

to acid formation?
C 4156 Which of the listed operations will cause an Closing of the solenoid
automatically controlled refrigeration compressor valve
to restart?
D 4158 Which units of measurement are commonly used to Inches of mercury for
express suction heads when calculating pump positive head and feet
capacities and hydraulic horsepower? of water for negative
head
B 4159 White smoke issuing from the exhaust of an the engine is
auxiliary diesel engine could mean __________. overloaded
D 4160 You discover an air leak at the manhole cover reduce the P-tank
shortly after pressurizing a P-tank. You must pressure to 25-30 psi
__________. to complete the dry
material transfer
B 4161 A burner responsible for producing black smoke in defective solenoid

an automatic auxiliary boiler, would be caused by a valve
__________.
D 4163 A distorted spray pattern from a fuel injector can higher firing pressure
cause a diesel engine to have __________.
C 4164 A large low-speed main propulsion engine must be Turn the shaft with the
operated with one cylinder secured. When the turning gear while
engine was stopped, the affected cylinder stopped applying starting air.
in a position preventing the engine from being
restarted. Which of the following actions should be
taken to c
B 4165 A power failure in the hydraulic system of a swing 35░ right or left
to __________.
B 4166 A single element boiler feedwater regulating two position
system used aboard ship utilizes __________. differential gap action
D 4167 A two-element feedwater regulator responds feedwater flow to the
burner valve when ________.
D 4170 An explosion or flareback could occur in a boiler if too much excess air
__________. were supplied for
combustion
place?

B 4176 Distance travel by the piston from top to bottom or revolution
bottom to top:
__________.
A 4178 Excessive wear on the packing rings nearest the failure to insert and
pump packing gland, while the rings nearest the individually seat the
impeller remain in good condition, is caused by rings, one ring at a
__________. time
lag.
D 4181 How many crankcase relief valves are required for 2

a 13 inch bore, eight cylinder in-line engine?
vaporization of the feed water would continue II.
2nd stage vacuum would increase
D 4183 If an analysis of boiler flue gas determines there is 10.5%

no excess air for combustion, you should expect
the nitrogen content of the flue gas to be
approximately __________.
__________.
A 4186 If the water level in the gage has not been blown less than that in the
for a period of time the level in the glass will be: steam and water drum
of the water
this pump?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.

cylinder liner surface aids in __________. I. rapid
ring seating II. the retention of lube oil
D 4194 In a mechanical compression refrigeration cycle, compressor
the refrigerant temperature decreases most in the
.
A 4196 In an emergency, the electro-hydraulic steering trick wheel

units can be directly controlled by the __________.
C 4197 In radial piston pump, reversal and control fluid flow radial plunger
are accomplished by moving the
C 4198 Increasing the valve clearance between a valve closing later
stem and rocker arm, will result in the valve
__________.
D 4199 Large temperature and pressure drops which occur a nozzle diaphragm in
in the first stage of a combination impulse and the low pressure end
reaction turbine are caused by steam passing of the turbine
through __________.

__________. engine
B 4202 One cause of leaky valves in an air compressor running without an air
may be_______________. filter
D 4203 Partially obstructed exhaust ports on a diesel overheating of the
engine can cause __________. engine
D 4204 Proper vacuum must be maintained during eliminate leaving loss
prolonged astern operation to __________. in the ahead blading
B 4205 Salt in boiler water usually comes from: leaks in drain line
C 4206 Stack type air heaters are bypassed when a vessel insufficient air supply
is in port in order to prevent __________. to the fires due to the
pressure drop across
the heater
auxiliary boiler can be reduced
by________________
D 4209 The delivery rate of an axial-piston hydraulic pump sliding block
is controlled by varying the position of the
__________.
__________.
D 4212 The longer the ignition delay period occurs in a less fuel will enter the
diesel engine, the __________. cylinder
B 4213 The mechanical efficiency of a particular centrifugal 1/4 HP

bilge pump is 92.5%. What is the smallest
horsepower motor that can effectively operate this
pump at a capacity of 100 gpm with a discharge
head of 15 feet?
C 4214 The peeling of boiler refractory associated with shrinkage of brickwork
slagging, is caused by the __________. adjacent to slag
coated refractory

increased
C 4216 The purpose of the evaporator is to: transfer latent heat of
vaporization
D 4217 The rupture disc used on low pressure refrigerant 1 psig
containers is set for __________.
C 4218 The temperature of the steam flow to the saltwater pressure regulator
feed heater, in a flash type evaporator can be within the supply
manipulated by a/an __________. orifice
D 4219 The volatility of any oil may be indicated by the flash point
__________.
D 4220 To minimize metal corrosion, boiler water is best fairly acidic
kept_________________.
B 4221 Type of engine which uses high grade of fuel is: diesel engine

water-tubes
C 4223 What immediate action should you take if you are Immediately increase
on watch and note 'zero' lube oil pressure for the cooling water flow to
operating main turbine? lube oil cooler.
A 4224 What kind of water should you use when water- heated freshwater
washing a boiler?
__________.
__________.
C 4227 When re-circulating fuel oil prior to cold boiler start- Increase forced draft
up, which of the listed actions should be carried fan speed.
out?
boiler?
D 4230 Which of the conditions listed could cause High feedwater

economizer leaks? temperatures
D 4231 Which of the following beneficial results can be Increased cylinder air
expected from supercharging a previously naturally turbulence
aspirated engine?
manufacturer?
D 4233 Which of the following repairs should be made to a Heat the tube and use
badly warped boiler tube? a soft mallet to
straighten it.

to be drilled to
safety is in doubt.

to acid formation?
C 4236 Which of the listed operations will cause an Closing of the solenoid
automatically controlled refrigeration compressor valve
to restart?
C 4238 Which type of waterside deposits can normally be Corrosion deposits

removed by chemically boiling out a boiler?
D 4240 You discover an air leak at the manhole cover reduce the P-tank
shortly after pressurizing a P-tank. You must pressure to 25-30 psi
__________. to complete the dry
material transfer

__________.
C 4244 A large low-speed main propulsion engine must be Turn the shaft with the
operated with one cylinder secured. When the turning gear while
engine was stopped, the affected cylinder stopped applying starting air.
in a position preventing the engine from being
restarted. Which of the following actions should be
taken to c
B 4245 A power failure in the hydraulic system of a swing 35░ right or left
to __________.
B 4246 A single element boiler feedwater regulating two position
A 4247 A two-element feedwater regulator reacts to steam flow from the
changes in the steam drum water level and the boiler
__________.
D 4248 Advances in metallurgy and improved methods of low tube metal
boiler tube fabrication has led to lighter tubes with temperatures
wall thicknesses in the vicinity of 0.1 inches. A
characteristic of these thin walled tubes is
__________.
burner valve when ________.
combustion
place?
D 4252 Before using a boiler compressed air soot blower reduce the boiler
system, you should __________. pressure
D 4253 Cause of blow by in a diesel engine: overloading
A 4254 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), require main 15° list and a
propulsion lube oil systems to be designed to permanent 5°Trim
function satisfactorily when the vessel has a
permanent __________.
C 4256 Dissolved oxygen in the condensate is generally steam leaks into the
attributed to _________. gland leak off
__________.
A 4258 Excessive wear on a centrifugal pump shaft sleeve cause new packing to
will __________. be torn and scored
C 4259 For a diesel engine, individual cylinder chemical analysis

performance is commonly determined by exhaust
gas __________.

vaporization of the feed water would continue II.
2nd stage vacuum would increase

__________.
D 4265 If the jacket water temperature in a diesel engine air binding of the
cooling system is below normal you should check engine cooling system
for _____________.
B 4266 If the water level in the boiler water gage glass is safety valve should be
not in sight, and the automatic feedwater regulator lifted by hand
is in the closed position, the __________.

this pump?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 4272 Immediately before the actual charging process is flushed with clean
started, refrigerant oil charging lines should be refrigerant oil
loosely connected and __________.
cylinder liner surface aids in __________. I. rapid
ring seating II. the retention of lube oil
A 4274 In a marine propulsion installation, the typical operational control,
control system is designed to perform which of the safety control, and
following three functions? monitoring
A 4276 In an emergency, the electro-hydraulic steering trick wheel

units can be directly controlled by the __________.
B 4277 In preparing to remove the air from a refrigeration at a superheated

condenser for a large multibox water cooled type III temperature
system, all of the refrigerant in the system should
be __________.

__________.
D 4279 Large temperature and pressure drops which occur a nozzle diaphram in
through __________.
A 4280 Main engine room control console alarms are cause an alarm
usually designed to be of the self monitoring type, condition
meaning that an open circuit to a particular alarm
circuit will __________.
B 4282 One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air running with an air
compressor may be attributed to __________. filter element different
from that required by
the original
manufacturer's
specifications
A 4283 Partially clogged or scored nozzles in a two stage fluctuating vacuum in

air ejector unit of flash distilling plant could result in the flash chamber
a
B 4285 Salt in boiler water usually comes from: leaks in drain line
the heater
auxiliary boiler can be reduced by __________.

D 4289 The delivery rate of an axial-piston hydraulic pump sliding block
__________.
D 4290 The expansion tank for a diesel engine closed reduce water
cooling system is designed to maintain a constant temperature
head on the system and __________.
A 4291 The greatest single overall loss of efficiency in a heat lost in the main
marine propulsion steam plant cycle results from condenser
__________.
A 4293 The meat box temperature control circuit, as used two position control
in the ship service refrigeration system, is an
example of __________.
coated refractory
B 4295 The primary source of steam to the auxiliary the main engine LP
exhaust system is typically supplied directly from bleed
__________.
A 4296 The purpose of the engine-driven hydraulic pump restore hydraulic
in an auxiliary diesel engine hydraulic starting pressure in the
system is to __________. accumulator after
starting
B 4297 The rupture disc on a low pressure centrifugal unit economizer
relieves pressure directly from the __________.
D 4298 The temperature of the refrigerant is highest just receiver

before it enters the:
C 4299 The viscosity of a residual fuel oils is measured in Milliliters Universal
Saybolt
kept __________.
D 4301 Type of engine where the fuel used is burn inside external combustion
the combustion chamber: engine
water-tubes
C 4304 what kind of spare part for the hydro electric steering wheel
steering gear do you often store on the steering
room on board?
__________.
__________.
C 4307 When recirculating fuel oil prior to cold boiler start- Increase forced draft
out?
B 4308 When the propeller blades are integral with the built up propeller
hub, the propeller is called a __________.
following conditions will be the most critical to
efficient turbine operation?
B 4310 Which of the conditions listed could cause an oil An increase in oil
flow sight glass, of a main turbine bearing, to be temperature.
completely filled with oil?
aspirated engine?
A 4312 Which of the following is an indication that diesel oil Lube oil viscosity has
contamination is present in the main engine lube oil decreased
system.
straighten it.
to be drilled to
safety is in doubt.
C 4315 Which of the following would cause the dowel or Unequal torque to any
locking lip of a split-type, precision insert, main two adjacent bearing
bearing to shear and allow the bearing to rotate bolts
with the journal?
D 4316 Which of the listed operational precautions is Increase forced draft
necessary before blowing tubes? fan speed.
A 4317 Which of the Roots blower rotors listed below, will Three-helical lobes
supply air to a two-stroke/cycle, medium-speed,
diesel engine with the least amount of turbulence
and pulsation?
A 4320 You can secure the fuel supply to the boilers from operating the remote
outside the fireroom by __________. shutoff

__________.
A 4322 A decrease in the flash point of the diesel engine diluted with fuel oil
lube oil indicates the lube oil is __________.
C 4324 A large low speed main propulsion diesel engine I only

may become overloaded
by___________________.
I. a heavily fouled hull

II. strong head winds and heavy seas
C 4325 A pounding noise occurring in one cylinder of a lower than normal

steam reciprocating general service pump could be supply steam
caused by __________. temperature
B 4326 A single element boiler feed water regulating two position
A 4327 A two-element feedwater regulator reacts to steam flow from the
__________.
D 4328 Adsorption filters are not commonly used in steam utilize exotic and
turbine or diesel engine lubricating systems expensive filtering
because they __________. media making them
too costly for use.
C 4329 All oil-fired main boilers with automatic safety a modulating
control systems must be provided with pressuretrol, sensing
__________. both steam and
temperature
combustion
place?
D 4333 Cast iron pistons used in large propulsion diesel no taper for the entire
engines are constructed with __________. length
A 4334 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), require main 15░ list and a
propulsion lube oil systems to be designed to permanent 5░Trim
A 4335 Cylinder water jacket cooling is used on ammonia compressors
B 4336 Dissolved oxygen in the condensate can result steam leaks into the
from __________. gland leadoff
C 4337 Efficient boiler operation is indicated when the 1 and 10
percentage by volume of carbon dioxide present in
combustion gases is between __________.
B 4338 Excessive wear on a centrifugal pump shaft sleeve cause severe vibration
will __________. when the pump is
operating
gas __________.
C 4340 General types of solenoid valves: vertical and horizontal

B 4342 If a hole were to form in the division plate between I only
2nd stage vacuum would increase II. vaporization
of the feed water would continue
A 4344 If the bellows in a thermo-hydraulic feedwater decrease only
control valve ruptures, the boiler water level will
__________.
D 4345 If the jacket water temperature in a diesel engine air binding of the
cooling system is below normal you should check engine cooling system
for _____________.
not in sight, and the automatic feedwater regulator lifted by hand

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 4352 Immediately before the actual charging process is flushed with clean
started, refrigerant oil charging lines should be refrigerant oil
loosely connected and __________.
D 4353 In a diesel engine, the function of lubrication oil is a film between the
to provide __________. shafts and bearings
A 4354 In a marine propulsion installation, the typical operational control,

control system is designed to perform which of the safety control, and
following three functions? monitoring
B 4356 In an emergency, an auxiliary turbine can be closing the exhaust

stopped by __________. valve slightly
B 4357 In preparing to remove the air from a refrigeration at a superheated

condenser for a large multibox water cooled type III temperature
system, all of the refrigerant in the system should
be __________.

__________.
D 4359 Large temperature and pressure drops which occur a nozzle diaphram in
through __________.
A 4360 Main engine room control console alarms are cause an alarm
usually designed to be of the self monitoring type, condition
meaning that an open circuit to a particular alarm
circuit will __________.
A 4361 Non-poisonous refrigerant could be one carbon dioxide and
characteristics of freon
B 4362 One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air running with an air
compressor may be attributed to __________. filter element different
from that required by
the original
manufacturer's
specifications

air ejector unit of a flash distilling plant could result the flash chamber
in a __________.
D 4365 Salinity cells are strategically installed in flash type I only

distilling units to indicate the __________. I.
presence of leaks in the flash chambers II.
quantity of the distillate produced
the heater
B 4368 The bulk of the solid material entering a centrifugal discharged with the
purifier with lube oil is __________. water
A 4369 The delivery rate of an axial piston hydraulic pump tilting box
__________.
__________.
A 4373 The meat box temperature control circuit, as used two position control
in the ship service refrigeration system, is an
coated refractory
__________.
starting
B 4377 The rupture disc on a low pressure centrifugal unit economizer
relieves pressure directly from the __________.
A 4378 The temperature of the refrigerant in the evaporator refrigerant pressure in

coil depends mostly upon the __________. the evaporator
C 4379 The viscosity of a residual fuel oil is measured in Milliliters Universal

Saybolt __________.
kept __________.
A 4381 Two-element feedwater regulators operate by boiler water level and
sensing __________. steam flow
water-tubes
C 4384 What kind of material is used in the mechanical Copper

seal of most centrifugal pumps?
__________.
D 4386 When comparing different fuels for different the amount of lube oil
engines, the ignition quality of the fuel oil becomes additives increase
a less critical consideration as __________.
C 4387 When recirculating fuel oil prior to cold boiler start- Increase forced draft
out?
B 4388 When the propeller blades are integral with the built up propeller
hub, the propeller is called a __________.
aspirated engine?
system.
straighten it.
D 4394 Which of the following statements is true Raw water is the

concerning a radiator type heat exchanger? cooling medium.
with the journal?
and pulsation?
A 4399 White smoke exhausting from an operating diesel a cracked liner
engine may indicate __________.
outside the fireroom by __________. shutoff
D 4401 A burner producing black smoke in an automatic incorrect electrode

auxiliary boiler, would be caused by a/an setting
__________.
D 4403 A distorted spray pattern from a fuel injector can high firing pressure
cause __________.
may become overloaded by_______________. I.
a heavily fouled hull II. strong head winds and
heavy seas
C 4405 A pounding noise occurring in one cylinder of a lower than normal
steam reciprocating general service pump could be supply steam
C 4406 A single acting power pump making 200 rpm has 88.5
dimensions 5" x 6" x4". Slip is 4.5 %. What is its
actual discharge in gallons per minute? (G.P.M.)
B 4407 A two-element feedwater regulator not only feedwater flow

responds to changes in water level, but is also
designed to react to __________.
because they __________. media making them
too costly for use.
control systems must be provided with _______. pressuretrol, sensing
both steam and
temperature
B 4410 An exhaust pipe from a internal combustion engine installed on fishing
may not need to be insulated when __________. vessels
place?
A 4414 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), require main 15░ list and a
propulsion lube oil systems to be designed to permanent 5░Trim
C 4415 Cylinder scavenging in a turbocharged, four- without cooling the
stroke/cycle, single acting, diesel engine is pistons or cylinders
accomplished __________.
C 4416 Dissolved oxygen in the condensate can result steam leaks into the
from __________. gland leakoff
A 4418 Excessive wear on a centrifugal pump shaft sleeve cause new packing to
will __________. be torn and scored

gas __________.
C 4420 general type of solenoid valve vertical and horizontal
B 4421 How is water travelling along the shaft of a Shaft seal

centrifugal pump prevented from entering the shaft
bearing?
B 4422 If a hole were to form in the division plate between I only
2nd stage vacuum would increase II. vaporization
of the feed water would continue
A 4423 If an analysis of boiler flue gas determines there is 79.0%

50% excess air for combustion, you should expect
B 4424 If the bellows in a thermo-hydraulic feedwater increase only
__________.
D 4425 If the intercooler relief valve lifts while an air a defective pressure
compressor is operating under load, you should switch or pilot valve
check for __________.
not in sight, and the automatic feed water regulator lifted by hand

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 4432 Immediately after starting a small high-speed diesel cooling water
engine, you should check the __________. temperature
B 4434 In a marine diesel engine these are essentially a Steam turbine

single stage axial flow turbine driving a single stage
centrifugal air compressor via a common rotor shaft
to form a self-contained fire running unit.
C 4435 In a tubular bowl centrifugal purifier, lube oil is ring dam

rotated at the same speed as the bowl by the
__________.
B 4436 In an emergency, an auxiliary turbine can be closing the exhaust
stopped by __________. valve slightly
C 4437 In preparing to blow tubes at sea, you should increase the firing rate
__________.
C 4438 Increasing the temperature of the feedwater increase in stack gas
entering the steam drum will ultimately result in temperature
a/an __________.
A 4439 Large steam drums are not required in the design steam and water are
of a coil-type auxiliary water-tube boiler because separated in the
__________. accumulator (flash
chamber)
C 4440 Main condensate re-circulating systems are prevent excessive
primarily intended to __________. overheating of the
condensate pumps
A 4441 Noises and hammering in a liquid line that has Cavitation

vapors in it causes_____.
A 4442 One cause of high head pressure occurring in a insufficient cooling
refrigeration system can be __________. water flow to the
condenser
air ejector unit of a flash distilling plant could result the flash chamber
in a __________.
B 4444 Proper use of the boiler surface blow will remove most
__________. precipitated solids
D 4445 Salinity cells are strategically installed in flash type I only

distilling units to indicate the __________. I.
presence of leaks in the flash chambers II.
quantity of the distillate produced
B 4446 Spring surge in diesel engine valve springs can increasing effective
result in __________. spring force
A 4449 The delivery rate of an axial piston hydraulic pump tilting box
__________.
__________.
D 4452 The longer ignition delay period resulting from the less fuel entering the
use of low cetane fuel, will result in ____________. cylinder
B 4453 The measured gap between the face of the burner atomizer tip nut
atomizer tip nut and the diffuser plate, is
determined by the setting of the __________.
A 4454 The part of the mechanical governor hst is linkage to fuel rack
manupulated by the servo-motor to increase or
decrease engine speed
__________.
starting
D 4457 The rupture disc on a low pressure centrifugal economizer
refrigeration unit is used as an over pressure
protection device for the __________.
coil depends mostly upon the __________. the evaporator

Saybolt __________.
kept __________.
A 4461 Two-element feedwater regulators operate by boiler water level and
C 4462 Water circulates within a natural circulation boiler difference in the tube
as a result of the __________. length and diameter
B 4463 What holds the adjusting ring in place on a safety Cutter pin
valve?
C 4464 What kind of lubricating oul is used on Used engine oil
reciprocating pump rods?
C 4465 When a diesel engine is attached to a reduction remains the same
gear, diesel engine speed is reduced and the
torque available for work __________.
C 4467 When reassembling the bowl of a disk-type clockwise, due to the

centrifuge, the bowl or locking ring is rotated bowl rotating
__________. clockwise
A 4468 When the prime movers of two paralleled pick up more of any
generators are equipped with mechanical-hydraulic increase in load
governors, and are operating within their designed
range, the unit with the least amount of speed
droop will __________.
D 4471 Which of the following bearings is designed to take Radial

loads applied to the axis of the shaft?
system.
A 4473 Which of the following relationships exist between Higher compression
the temperature developed in a combustion space, ratios create higher
and the compression ratio of the engine? temperature.
D 4474 Which of the following statements is true Raw water is the

concerning a radiator type heat exchanger? cooling medium.
with the journal?
and pulsation?
B 4478 Which type of waterside contaminations can corrosion deposits
normally be removed by boiling out a boiler?
outside the fire room by __________. shutoff

__________.
cause __________.
may become overloaded by_______________. I.
a heavily fouled hull II. strong head winds and
heavy seas
D 4485 A possible cause for an individual piston to knock early fuel injection
when at TDC on a slow-speed, two-stroke/cycle
main propulsion diesel engine could be due to
__________.
B 4486 A simplex pump making 60 pumping strokes per 1,339 GPH
minute has a 10 inch stroke and a 6 inch diameter
water cylinder, which is 75% full for each stroke.
How many gallons of water are discharged per
hour?
B 4487 A two-element feedwater regulator not only feedwater flow
because they media making them
too costly for use
control systems must be provided with _______. pressuretrol, sensing
both steam and
temperature
C 4491 As steam accomplishes work in an engine or diminishes in volume

turbine, the pressure of the steam is reduced
D 4492 Before taking over the engineering watch while the I and II
ship is underway, relieving officers of the
engineering watch should satisfy them regarding _.
I. special requirements to sanitary system disposal;
II. Availability of fire fighting appliances; III. state
B 4494 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that the 90°F
temperature of the water for a hydrostatic test on a
fire-tube boiler will be not less than 70° and not
more than __________.
B 4498 Excessive wear on a centrifugal pump shaft sleeve cause severe vibration
will __________. when the pump is
operating
A 4499 For a diesel engine, approximately how long can Not more than 30
an electric starter motor be operated continuously seconds
before damage may begin to occur due to
overheating?
C 4500 Gear-type flexible couplings are often used in require no lubrication
diesel engine drive trains because they under normal
__________. operating conditions
B 4501 How is water traveling along the shaft of a Shaft seal

centrifugal pump prevented from entering the shaft
bearing?
C 4502 If a higher than normal water level is observed a leak in the feed
through the inspection port of a low pressure water heater
distilling plant, you should suspect __________.
C 4503 If an analysis of boiler flue gas determines there is 21.0%

100% excess air for combustion, you should
expect the flue gas to have a nitrogen content of
A 4504 If the bellows in a thermo-hydraulic feedwater decrease only
__________.
D 4505 If the intercooler relief valve lifts while an air a defective pressure
compressor is operating under load, you should switch or pilot valve
check for __________.
A 4506 If the water level in one boiler of a two boiler plant Secure the fuel oil to
rapidly falls out of sight, which of the following that boiler.
actions should be carried out FIRST?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 4514 In a marine condenser designed with a reheating recirculation of

hotwell, the hotwell is reheated by __________. condensate

__________.
D 4516 In an electromagnetic slip coupling, the slip reduces magnetic pull
__________. caused by non-
concentric
electromagnets
__________.
C 4518 Increasing the temperature of the feedwater increase in stack gas
a/an __________.
chamber)
C 4520 Main condensate recirculating systems are prevent excessive

condensate pumps
D 4521 Noise in a refrigeration compressor can be caused worn bearings and

by __________. piston pins
A 4522 One cause of high head pressure occurring in a insufficient cooling
refrigeration system can be __________. water flow to the
condenser
B 4523 Panting or rumbling in a boiler furnace is usually too much air
caused by __________.
A 4525 Salinity cells are strategically installed in distilling I only

units to indicate the __________. I. location of a
saltwater leak II. size of the leak
A 4527 The alignment of coupling faces can be checked: inserting a feeler
gauge between the
coupling faces at
various points around
the circumfernce
B 4529 The delivery rate of a variable stroke axial position slide block
hydraulic pump is controlled by varying the position
of the
C 4530 The exhaust valve opens before bottom dead I only
center in a four stroke engine to___________.
I. allow for blow down

II. reduce pumping losses
D 4531 The greatest single loss of boiler and overall plant heat lost in the main
efficiency results from__________. condenser
use of low cetane fuel, will result in ________. cylinder
B 4534 The part of the hydraulic governor which actuates speed sensitive
the fuel racks controlling the flow of fuel to the section
engine is the
A 4535 The primary reason low pressure evaporators evaporation is
produce distillate more efficiently, and with less accomplished in a
scale formation, than high pressure evaporators is vacuum
__________.
B 4536 The purpose of the energy cell, or air cell, is to cause auto ignition in
__________. the cell rather than in
the main combustion
chamber
D 4537 The rupture disc on a low pressure centrifugal economizer
refrigeration unit is used as an over pressure
protection device for the __________.
coil depends mostly upon the the evaporator

Saybolt __________.
D 4540 To minimize corrosion, fuel oil strainer disks, brass
spacers and scraper blades are made of
__________.
A 4541 Two-element feed water regulators operate by boiler water level and
A 4543 What harmful condition can result if diesel engine is Increased carbon
operated at very high loads for long periods of build-up
time?
A 4544 What kind of heat must be added to convert and latent heat of fusion
ice (solid heat) to water (liquid state)?

B 4548 When the plunger travel is of fixed length and port-controlled pumps
variation in quantity is obtained by valve control this
fuel injection is classified_______________.
B 4549 Where one or more diesel driven AC generators gradually reduce its
are operating in parallel, reducing the value of the speed as load is
speed droop to 'zero' on one unit will allow that unit applied
to __________.
D 4550 Which of the conditions listed could cause a boiler High feed water
economizer to leak? temperatures.
A 4552 Which of the following is an example of a solid Piston pin bushing
bearing?
B 4553 Which of the following refrigerants will normally R-134
require water cooled compressor components?
C 4554 Which of the following statements is true The photocell requires
concerning a photocell flame scanning system? a large amount of
voltage.
C 4555 Which of the following will speed up the recovery chilling the recovery
process when performing maintenance on a vessel
refrigeration system _______?
D 4556 Which of the listed operational checks should be Check radial bearing
made "continuously" on the main propulsion wear.
reduction gears?
D 4557 Which of the refrigerating system uses brine? Dual systems
D 4558 which type of water valve will not vary water flow as Gauss
the refrigeration load charges?
B 4560 You are transferring fuel from the storage tanks to secure the fuel
day tanks by means of an electric fuel oil transfer manifold
pump. If the pump motor catches fire, you would
FIRST
__________.
C 4562 A decrease in the flash point of diesel engine lube contaminated with
oil indicates the lube oil has become __________. sludge
cause __________.
B 4564 A large evaporator coil has been determined to I only
have a pressure drop of 5 psig and can be
compensated for by __________. I. adjusting the
TXV spring compression and raising the super
heat value II. installing an externally equalized
TXV
__________.
B 4566 A simplex pump making 60 pumping strokes per 1,339 GPH
minute has a 10 inch stroke and a 6 inch diameter
water cylinder, which is 75% full for each stroke.
How many gallons of water are discharged per
hour?
D 4567 A two-element feed water regulator responds feed water flow to the
D 4568 Admitting steam to an improperly drained heating cutting valve seating
system could result in __________. surfaces
D 4569 All oil-fired boilers, reguardless of intended mode of flame in boiler furnace
operation, with automatic safety control systems is confirmed
must automatically close the burner valve
when___________.

B 4572 Before starting a reciprocating, steam-driven pump open the steam line
that has been idle for a period of time, you should root valve
__________.
D 4573 Casing drains may be required on a waste heat prevent an
boiler gas passage side to __________. accumulation of boiler
water entering gas
passages as a result
of a pinhole tube leak
B 4574 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that the 90░F
fire-tube boiler will be not less than 70░ and not
more than __________.
C 4576 Dissolved oxygen in the condensate can result steam leaks into the
A 4577 Effective operation of a hydraulic coupling depends slip
upon a specified amount of __________.
A 4578 Excessive water loss from the main feed system an atmospheric drain
can be caused by __________. tank trap frozen in the
closed position
overheating?
B 4581 How is the pressure and temperature affected in a Pressure and

diesel engine cylinder during compression? temperature decrease
C 4582 If a higher than normal water level is observed a leak in the feedwater
through the inspection port of a low pressure heater

B 4584 If the bellows in a thermo-hydraulic feedwater increase only
__________.
B 4585 If the intercooler of a low-pressure air compressor Total capacity will be
becomes fouled either internally or externally, the reduced
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 4593 In a diesel engine, pistons are attached to the push rods

crankshaft by __________.

__________.
B 4596 In an electromagnetic coupling, torque to the driven overload trip
shaft is limited by the __________.
__________.
C 4598 Increasing the temperature of the feed water increase in stack gas
a/an __________.
chamber)
C 4600 Main condensate recirculating systems are prevent excessive

condensate pumps
D 4601 Noise in a refrigeration compressor can be caused worn bearings and

by __________. piston pins
A 4602 One cause of diesel engine surging can be a result injection pump fuel
of __________. rack binding or
sticking
caused by __________.
A 4605 Salinity cells are strategically installed in distilling I only

units to indicate the __________. I. location of a
saltwater leak II. size of the leak
C 4607 The air supplied to the cylinders by a turbocharger air compressor
is often reduced in volume by a/an __________.
B 4608 The bulb for the thermal expansion valve is always in the middle of the
located evaporator coils
B 4609 The delivery rate of a variable stroke axial piston slide block
of the __________.
center in a four stroke engine to___________. I.
allow for blow down II. reduce pumping losses
D 4611 The greatest single loss of boiler and overall plant heat lost in the main
efficiency results from__________. condenser
use of low cetane fuel, will result in ________. cylinder
C 4614 The part of the anchor windlass that engages the wrapping head
anchor chain for lifting is called the ___________
A 4615 The primary reason low pressure evaporators evaporation is

produce distillate more efficiently, and with less accomplished in a
scale formation, than high pressure evaporators is vacuum
__________.
B 4616 The purpose of the energy cell, or air cell, is to cause autoignition in
the main combustion
chamber
C 4617 The rubber bladder or separator bag installed in a pure water
hydraulic accumulator, should only be filled with
_____________
A 4618 The temperature of the fuel oil received during expansion space to
bunkering operations is critical in determining the leave in a tank
__________.
C 4619 The vessel's steering gear is a classic example of a system differential

positioner type automation system. The variable
input is provided through the steering wheel, and
the rudder position is fed back to the operating
mechanism. The difference between the input
signal an
D 4620 To minimize corrosion in a metal-edge strainer brass

used in a fuel oil system, strainer disks, spacers
and scraper blades are commonly made of
__________.
A 4621 Two solenoid control valves are required on large low water
automatic auxiliary boilers, and will simultaneously
shut off the fuel in the event of __________.
A 4623 What harmful condition can result if a diesel engine Increased carbon
is operated at very light loads for long periods of buildup.
time?
D 4624 What is usually fitted in a centrifugal pump in order Lantern rings
to compensate for wear resulting from rotation and
abrasives in the liquid handled?
A 4626 When cleaning the waterside of boiler tubes with a avoid internal tube
powered rotary brush, the brush should kept in damage
motion to __________.
B 4628 When the plunger travel is of fixed length and port-controlled pumps
variation in quantity is obtained by valve control this
fuel injection is classified_______________.
C 4629 Where is the fuel delivery check valve located in a In the cylinder head
jerk pump fuel injection system?
D 4630 Which of the conditions listed could cause a boiler High feedwater
A 4632 Which of the following is a correct statement in an The receiver rotor is
AC synchronous transmission-type steering gear mechanically
control? connected to the
control
B 4633 Which of the following refrigerants will normally R-134

require water cooled compressor components?
voltage.
C 4635 Which of the following will speed up the recovery chilling the recovery
process when performing maintenance on a vessel
refrigeration system _______?
reduction gears?
C 4637 Which of the refrigerants listed is considered ideal Carbon dioxide
for most marine applications?
A 4638 Which type of starter motor is normally used in a Axial piston
diesel engine hydraulic starting system?
D 4639 White smoke exhausting from a diesel engine can high exhaust
result from __________. temperature
D 4640 You are testing a closed fuel injection nozzle using nozzle orifices are too
a nozzle tester. A pressure slightly less than small
design valve opening pressure is applied. If no fuel
appears at the spray tip, the __________.
A 4641 A burner atomizer improperly positioned in the oil impingement on
distance piece, may cause __________. furnace walls
B 4643 A distorted furnace in a fire-tube auxiliary boiler firing for extended

may be the result of __________. periods in the low fire
mode
B 4644 A large evaporator coil has been determined to I only
have a pressure drop of 5 psig and can be
compensated for by __________. I. adjusting the
TXV spring compression and raising the super
heat value II. installing an externally equalized
TXV
__________.
B 4646 A sight glass is installed in the liquid line to indicate condition of the
the condition of the refrigerant charge and may expansion valve
also indicate the __________.
A 4647 A two-element feed water regulator reacts to steam flow from the
__________.
D 4648 Admitting steam to an improperly drained heating cutting valve seating
system could result in __________. surfaces
D 4649 All oil-fired boilers, reguardless of intended mode of flame in boiler furnace
when___________.
C 4650 An exhaust gas bypass is installed on a waste heat bypass exhaust gas at
boiler in order to __________. high loads to prevent
excessive back
pressure
B 4652 Before starting a reciprocating, steam-driven pump open the steam line
that has been idle for a period of time, you should root valve
__________.
boiler gas passage side to __________. accumilation of boiler
water entering gas
B 4654 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that the 90░F
fire-tube boiler will be not less than 70░ and not
more than __________.
B 4655 Cylinder lubrication oil for low speed main the power stroke
propulsion diesel engines is admitted to each
cylinder during __________.
A 4657 Effective hydraulic coupling operation depends slip
upon a certain amount of __________.
closed position
overheating?
C 4661 How is the nozzle in a nozzle reaction safety valve Press fit
held in place?
through the inspection port of a low pressure heater

A 4664 If the bellows in a thermo-hydraulic feed water decrease only
__________.
B 4665 If the intercooler of a low pressure air compressor total capacity will be
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 4672 Immediately after starting a diesel engine, you cooling water
should first check and monitor the __________. temperature
C 4675 In a trunk type diesel engine piston, the thickness I only

of the head or crown is determined by the
__________.
I. strength requirement
II. heat dissipation requirement

D 4677 In order to test the lifting pressure of the deaerating I only
feed heater relief valve, you would __________.
I. place a gag on the relief valve

II. increase the set point of the reduced steam
pressure to the auxiliary steam system
B 4678 Increasing the speed of a rotary pump above its Loss of suction
rated speed will result in which of the following
conditions to occur?
C 4679 Large quantities of halogenated floor-carbons bathosphere
when released from refrigeration systems, will
contribute to ozone depletion in the __________.
B 4680 Main air compressor is used to compress air for 35 to 40
starting of main engine at a pressure of _____ bar.
B 4681 Noise caused by condensate striking bends or condensate

fittings in a steam pipe line is called __________. depression
C 4682 One cause of diesel engine piston ring blow-by is reduced scavenging
__________.
caused by __________.
D 4684 Proper operation of the main engine reduction gear the sump oil level
set requires the operator to monitor __________.
B 4685 Salinity cells are strategically installed in distilling quantity of the

units to indicate the __________. distillate produced
B 4686 Spray attemperators are commonly used to deaerate condensate
__________.
B 4688 The BTU value of fuel oil is determined by a/an open cup test
__________.
B 4689 The delivery rate of a variable stroke axial piston slide block
of the __________.
center in a four stroke engine to___________. I.
allow for blow down II. reduce pumping losses
C 4691 The greatest resistance to heat transfer from the steel tube wall itself
fireside to the waterside of a water-tube boiler
generating tube takes place in the __________.
D 4692 The lobes of a Roots-type blower are sometimes decrease air losses
twisted into a spiral formed around the axes of around the lobes
rotation to __________.
A 4693 The measure of the flow rate of fuel oils and viscosity
lubricating oils per second is call its
___________________.
C 4694 The part of the anchor windlass that engages the warping head
anchor chain for lifting is called the __________.
C 4695 The primary purpose of the thermostatic expansion control the refrigerated
valve in a typical multi-box shipboard refrigeration space temperature
system is to __________.
B 4696 The purpose of the energy cell, or air cell, is to cause autoignition in
the main combustion
chamber
D 4697 The rotating speed of the tubular bowl centrifuge is a narrow diameter
more than twice that of the disk type. The reason bowl is not effected as
for this is __________. much by windage
losses as a larger
diameter bowl
__________.
C 4699 The vessel's steering gear is a classic example of a system differential

positioner type automation system. The variable
input is provided through the steering wheel, and
the rudder position is fed back to the operating
mechanism. The difference between the input
signal an
D 4700 To minimize axial thrust in an impulse turbine, between the steam

equalizing holes are located __________. inlet and the front of
the dummy piston
C 4702 Water circulates in a natural circulation boiler due difference in tube

to the __________. length and diameter
time?
C 4704 What is used to compensate for the increased The decreased
possibility of blade vibration ocurring with impulse pressure drop across
turbine blading? the blade due to the
thin tip design.
C 4705 When a diesel engine compression pressure is cylinder exhaust ports
checked, the indicator is connected to the
__________.
motion to __________.
B 4707 When raising vacuum on an auxiliary condenser, Close the makeup
which of the following steps is necessary? feed drag line to raise
hotwell level.
A 4708 When the opening pressure of a diesel fuel injector quantity of fuel
is greater than that specified by the engine injected is decreased
manufacturer, the __________.
D 4710 Which of the conditions listed could cause a boiler High feedwater
B 4711 Which of the following alarms and instrumentation Pitch indicator
is not required for a vessel incorporating a
controllable pitch propeller in its main propulsion
system?
D 4712 Which of the following instruments can be used to dynamometer
compare the exhaust gas output of each cylinder of
a diesel engine to determine if the engine load is
balanced?
A 4713 Which of the following refrigerants is Chlorine free R-134A
and safe regarding atmospheric Ozone depletion?

voltage.
A 4715 Which of the following will provide a means of annular opening

return or a by-pass for oil so it will not pass out
through the orifice plate into the boiler furnace.
reduction gears?
C 4717 Which of the refrigerants listed is considered ideal Carbon dioxide
for most marine applications?
A 4720 You are standing watch in the engine room with an remove any sediment
auxiliary boiler. You should blow down a gage from the glass
glass periodically to __________.

mode
B 4724 A large change in ambient temperature, or using an pilot valve opening
oil of a viscosity different than the one
recommended by the manufacturer in a mechanical
hydraulic governor, will result in the need to adjust
the __________.
D 4725 A position displacement pump that is usually driven Single stage pump
by mixing and by admixing the so called:
B 4726 A sight glass is installed in the liquid line to indicate condition of the
the condition of the refrigerant charge and may expansion valve
also indicate the __________.
B 4727 A two-element feed water regulator not only feed water flow
D 4728 Adjustments to the compensating needle valve in a maximum power at a
hydraulic governor should be made with the engine normal load
at __________.
D 4729 All oil-fired boilers, regardless of intended mode of flame in boiler furnace
when___________.
D 4730 An exhaust gas bypass is installed on a waste heat bypass exhaust gas at
excessive back
pressure
B 4731 As steam accomplishes work in an engine or increases in superheat
turbine, it expands and __________.
B 4732 Before starting a diesel engine, you should always check the pyrometer
__________. readings
boiler gas passage side to __________. accumilation of boiler
water entering gas
D 4734 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that main less than 200 psig
propulsion water-tube boilers are required to be (1436 kPa)
fitted with a surface blow off valve if the design
pressure is __________.
B 4736 Dissolved oxygen entrained in the feedwater erosion
entering a boiler can cause __________.
closed position
B 4739 For a diesel engine piston cooling, lube oil can be Oil batch
supplied to the piston by?
D 4740 Gear surface failure caused by exceeding the initial or corrective
endurance limit of the surface material is pitting
characterized by __________.
A 4741 How is the expansion valve adjustment controlled? by thermostatic control
C 4742 If a higher than normal water level is observed a leak in the feed
through the inspection port of a flash evaporator, water heater
you should suspect __________.
B 4743 If an analysis of a sample of used engine lube oil the air filtration is
shows a high concentration of sodium nitrite, this inadequate
probably indicates that __________.
B 4744 If the bellows in a thermo-hydraulic feed water increase only
__________.
B 4745 If the intercooler of a low pressure air compressor total capacity will be
__________.
A 4746 If the water level in a steaming boiler is dropping secure the fires and
rapidly and cannot be kept at the normal level by then secure the steam
standard practices, you should __________. stop
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 4754 In a marine boiler, maximum heat transfer rates maintaining the
can be obtained by __________. recommended boiler
water pH

__________. I. strength requirement II. heat
dissipation requirement
C 4757 In order to test the lifting pressure of the deaerating I only
I. close the auxiliary exhaust dump valves to the

main and auxiliary condenser
II. increase the set point of the reduced steam
pressure to the au
B 4758 Increasing the speed of a rotary pump above its Loss of suction
rated speed will result in which of the following
conditions to occur?
C 4759 Large quantities of halogenated floor-carbons bathosphere
when released from refrigeration systems, will
contribute to ozone depletion in the __________.
B 4760 Magnets located in lube oil strainers serve to remove all metallic
__________. particles from the lube
oil
B 4761 No lube oil appearing in the sight glass (bull's eye) no oil flowing to the
of a gravity type system is a positive indication of bearings
__________.
__________.
D 4763 Panting in an oil fired marine boiler can be caused excessive combustion
by __________. air supply

__________.
__________.
C 4769 The dehydrating agent normally used in a slaked lime
refrigeration system is __________.
D 4770 The exhaust system of a diesel engine is usually provide exhaust back
designed to remove exhaust gases and to pressure
__________.
B 4773 The measure of the efficiency of refrigeration and Refrigerating effect
theoretical value?
C 4774 The part of the anchor windlass that engages the warping head
anchor chain for lifting is called the __________.
C 4775 The primary purpose of the thermostatic expansion control the refrigerated
valve in a typical multi-box shipboard refrigeration space temperature
system is to __________.
B 4776 The purpose of the division plates installed in boiler limit the maximum
superheater headers is to __________. temperature rise of the
superheater outlet to
15°F
losses as a larger
diameter bowl
__________.
B 4779 The vessel's steering can be initially and best accumulator

maintained even if one hydraulic pump of an
electro-hydraulic steering unit fails by using the
the dummy piston

time?
possibility of blade vibration ocurring with impulse pressure drop across
thin tip design.
__________.
motion to __________.
hotwell level.
B 4790 Which of the conditions listed could be the cause of Excessive spring
chattering in a boiler safety valve? tension.
B 4791 Which of the following alarms and instrumentation Pitch indicator
is not required for a vessel incorporating a
controllable pitch propeller in its main propulsion
system?
B 4792 Which of the following indicates contamination of the temperature
the turbocharger air coolers on the airside? difference across the
coolers
A 4793 Which of the following refrigerants is Chlorine free R-134A
and safe regarding atmospheric Ozone depletion?
C 4794 Which of the following statements is true The oil temperature is

concerning a main diesel engine oil cooler? less than the cooling
water temperature.
B 4795 Which of the following will occur when the lower The plunger
edge of the spiral, on the plunger of a jerk pump, immediately reverses
uncovers the spill port? direction.
B 4796 Which of the listed operating practices is Open the water drum
considered as safe, and should be followed when manhole before
opening and inspecting the waterside of a boiler? opening the steam
drum manhole.
B 4797 Which of the refrigerants listed is considered as a R-22
suitable replacement for R-11?
D 4802 A decrease in condenser vacuum is found to be crack open the re-

caused by a loss of the air ejector loop seal. To circulating line from
reestablish the loop seal, you should __________. the DC heater to the
condenser hotwell

mode
the __________.
B 4805 A port-and-helix fuel injection pump having upper vary fuel delivery and
and lower plunger helixes is designed to return pressure
__________.
D 4806 A sight glass in a full liquid line will be: Making cloudy
appearance
B 4807 A two-element boiler feedwater regulator is steam flow and
controlled by __________. feedwater flow
at __________.
B 4809 All oil-fired boilers, regardless of intended mode of flame in boiler furnace
when___________.
excessive back
pressure
A 4813 Carryover in a marine boiler can be caused by boiler water
__________. contaminants
B 4816 Dissolved oxygen entrained in the feedwater erosion
A 4818 Excessive water in an operating lube oil system the amount of water
can be detected by __________. discharging from the
lube oil purifier
B 4819 For a diesel engine piston cooling, lube oil can be Oil batch
supplied to the piston by?
A 4821 How is the expansion valve adjustment controlled? by thermostatic control
through the inspection port of a flash evaporator, heater
B 4824 If the back clearance of a piston ring is excessive, compression pressure
__________. in the cylinder will be
higher
A 4825 If the intake, or exhaust valve stem clearance is collapsed hydraulic

found to be excessive, in addition to too little valve lifters
movement of the rocker arms, you should check for
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
water pH

__________. I. strength requirement II. heat
dissipation requirement
D 4836 In an electro-hydraulic steering system, rudder a differential gear
shock is limited by __________.
I. close the auxiliary exhaust dump valve to the
main and auxiliary condensers
II. increase the set point of the make-up steam
regulator to the aux
D 4838 Increasing the speed of a centrifugal pump will diameter of the

result in an increase in the pump capacity. Another discharge piping, with
means of increasing the total head pressure of a all other factors
centrifugal pump is to increase the __________. remaining the same
B 4839 Lantern rings are provided on centrifugal pumps to allow illuminated

__________. inspection of shaft and
packing
oil
__________.
B 4842 One cause of diesel engine piston ring blow-by is increased scavenging
__________. air temperature


__________.
A 4847 The air supplied to a diesel engine is compressed I only is correct
to __________.
I. provide heat for the ignition of the fuel

II. decrease injection delay
__________.
C 4849 The dehydrating agent normally used in a slaked lime
refrigeration system is __________.
__________.
B 4853 The means of circulation commonly found in water- compound
tube boilers is __________.
B 4854 The part of hydraulic system that stores hydraulic ram
pressure is the _______
C 4855 The primary purpose of the thermostatic expansion regulate refrigerant
valve as used in most refrigeration plants is to passage through the
15░F
losses as a larger
diameter bowl
D 4858 The temperature of steam at the superheater outlet temperature of the
is influenced by the __________. feed water
D 4859 The vessel is currently operating at sea. Despite repeat all the steps
troubleshooting the system, the engineers of the they have taken
vessel have been unable to transfer fuel to the
settler. As the settler level is becoming
dangerously low, they should now __________.

the dummy piston
A 4861 Two results of supercharging are that exhaust temperature
is not significantly
raised and break
specific fuel
consumption drop
is operated at very high loads for long periods of buildup
time?
possibility of blade vibration occurring with impulse pressure drop across
thin tip design.
__________.
A 4866 When cleaning a duplex strainer, it is important for the pressure to be
__________. bled prior to opening
the compartment
cover
hotwell level.
C 4869 Where is the 'dry pipe' located in a boiler? At the superheater
outlet
B 4871 Which of the following adjustments is always Speed droop
required whenever the diesel engine governor oil
has been drained and renewed?
D 4872 Which of the following guidelines is considered to Provide constant
reflect good design practices of shipboard steam steam service for
heating systems? equipment operating
throughout the year.
D 4873 Which of the following refrigerants is an interim R-500

retrofit replacement for R-11?
water temperature.
drum manhole.
suitable replacement for R-11?
D 4878 Which type of pump is typically used to supply fuel Centrifugal
to a unit type auxiliary boiler?
C 4879 White smoke exhausting from a diesel engine can high combustion
be caused by a __________. temperature
B 4881 A burned exhaust valve may be detected by a firing pressure
higher than normal __________.
D 4882 A decrease in condenser vacuum is found to be crack open the

caused by a loss of the air ejector loop seal. To recirculating line from
condenser hotwell
C 4883 A distinguishing feature of an eductor, when discharge end being

compared to other pumps, is the __________. smaller than the
suction end
the __________.
__________.
B 4886 A shortage of refrigerant in the refrigeration system the compressor short
is indicated by____________. cycling
B 4887 A two-element boiler feedwater regulator is steam flow and
controlled by __________. feedwater flow
at __________.
when___________.
excessive back
pressure
D 4895 Cylinder inlet valve failure in a low pressure air carbon buildup on the
compressor can be caused by __________. pistons from excessive
lubrication
B 4896 Dissolved oxygen entrained in the feed water erosion

C 4897 Economy and efficiency in the operation of a a clear stack (invisible
marine boiler have traditionally been characterized stack gases)
by __________.
lube oil purifier
A 4899 For a continuous operation diesel engine, a duplex changing filter
filter unit would be the best arrangement because elements would not
__________. interrupt engine
operation
D 4901 How is the diesel engine operating RPM affected The RPM will drop to
when a 'ZERO DROOP' setting is selected on the low idle when load is
governor? applied.
C 4904 If the auxiliary diesel engine will not shut down, the high lube oil pressure
trouble could be __________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 4912 Immediately after starting a diesel engine, normal overloading in all
raw water and jacket water pressures are cylinders
indicated. However, the jacket water temperature
continues to rise. If there is no change in the sea
temperature, you should suspect __________.

water pH
D 4915 In a submerged tube evaporator, the automatic 0.10 grains per gallon
solenoid dump valve will trip if the salinity exceeds
__________.
D 4916 In an electro-hydraulic steering system, rudder a differential gear
shock is limited by __________.
feed heater relief valve, you would __________. I.
close the auxiliary exhaust dump valve to the main
and auxiliary condensers II. increase the set point
of the make-up steam regulator to the auxi

result in an increase in the pump capacity. Another discharge piping, with
means of increasing the total head pressure of a all other factors
centrifugal pump is to increase the __________. remaining the same
B 4919 Lantern rings are provided on centrifugal pumps to allow illuminated

__________. inspection of shaft and
packing
oil
__________.
__________.
A 4924 Proper lubrication of the main bearings is more the direction of
easily obtained in a single acting, four-stroke/cycle pressure on the
diesel engine than in a two-stroke/cycle diesel journals in four-stroke
engine because __________. engines is
continuously
reversing, whereas in
two-stroke engines it
is constant
B 4925 Salinity cells are strategically installed in distilling quanity of the distillate
units to indicate the __________. produced
A 4926 Specific gravity of fuel is measured at _. 15C

to __________. I. provide heat for the ignition of
the fuel II. decrease injection delay
D 4928 The brine level in the second-stage of a flash-type steam flow rate to the
evaporator is determined in part by the feed rate, air ejectors
the rate of evaporation in both stages, and the
__________.
B 4929 The degree to which the viscosity of an oil will weight designation
change with a change in temperature is indicated
by the __________.
__________.
C 4931 The greatest heat loss in an oil fired boiler is from conduction through
__________. tube metals
A 4932 The load is always placed on the lower half of the two-stroke/cycle
main bearings in a/an __________. engine
A 4934 The part of diesel generator engine that must be fuel oil valve
checked first if heavy smoke is emitting from the
funnel during it's operation is the.
C 4935 The primary purpose of the thermostatic expansion regulate refrigerant
valve as used in most refrigeration plants is to passage through the
15░F
C 4937 The rotating journal produces an oil-film pressure the same as the
which is _____________ pressure in the
lubricating system
C 4939 The vessel has received a refrigerated container 6 hours 48 minutes

loaded with 9 long tons of ice cream. The current
box temperature is 31°F but has a normal set point
of minus 10°F. Under ideal conditions how long
will it take to pull the box temperature down to set
poi
D 4940 To measure bearing clearances, a special small using a micrometer to

diameter plastic rod (plasti-gage) is placed determine the
between the crankshaft journal and the connecting thickness of the
rod bearing shell. The actual reading is obtained crushed plastic rod
by __________.
D 4941 Two main types of evaporator calls are: wet and dry
B 4942 Water carryover in the steam entering a turbine excessive rotor shaft
B 4943 What happens to the steam as it moves across the It gains velocity at
moving blades in a reaction turbine? constant pressure.
D 4944 What is to be installed on an internal combustion Crankcase vapor

engine if its cylinder bore exceeds eight inches? monitors
B 4945 When a cube of material is immersed in a liquid Hooke's law

and subjected hydrostatic pressure, the cube will
suffer a loss in volume as the hydrostatic pressure
increases. This is called
the compartment
cover
C 4947 When raising steam on an idle boiler and the steam close the air cock
pressure has risen to about 5 pounds more than
the pressure of the boiler already on the line, you
can __________.
A 4948 When the opening pressure of a diesel engine fuel Quantity of fuel
injector is greater than that specified by the engine injected tends to be
manufacturer, which of the following problems can decreased.
be expected?
outlet
D 4952 Which of the following guidelines is considered to Provide constant
reflect good design practices of shipboard steam steam service for
heating systems? equipment operating
throughout the year.
D 4953 Which of the following refrigerants is an interim R-500

retrofit replacement for R-11?
water temperature.
drum manhole.
suitable and limited ozone producing alternative for
R-11?
A 4960 You are standing watch in the engine room on your noise and vibration
vessel. The usual symptoms of cavitation in a
centrifugal pump are __________.
D 4962 A decrease in condenser vacuum is found to be crack open the

caused by a loss of the air ejector loop seal. To recirculating line from
condenser hotwell
C 4963 A distinguishing feature of an eductor, when discharge end being

compared to other pumps, is the __________. smaller than the
suction end
C 4964 A lantern ring is __________. the bottom ring in a
set of piston rings
__________.
B 4966 A shortage of refrigerant in the refrigeration system the compressor short
is indicated by____________. cycling
B 4967 A two-element boiler feed water regulator is steam flow and feed
controlled by __________. water flow
D 4968 Additives commonly found in turbine lubricating oil antifoaming agents
include __________.
when___________.
excessive back
pressure
B 4971 As soon as all of the pulverized material has been vented and
discharged from a P-tank, the tank should be depressurized
__________.
C 4972 Before starting a diesel engine that has an engine open the bypass line
driven lube oil pump, the engineer should
__________.
B 4974 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that main 300 psig (2169 kPa) or
propulsion water-tube boilers are not required to be over
D 4975 Cylinder inlet valve failure in a low pressure air carbon buildup on the
compressor can be caused by __________. pistons from excessive
lubrication
D 4976 Dissolved oxygen can be removed from the boiler frequent surface and
water by __________. bottom blows

by __________.
lube oil purifier
operation
D 4980 Gate valves should not be used for throttling as the pressure drop will
__________. be excessive
governor? applied.
shows a high concentration of ethylene glycol, this inadequate
C 4984 If the analysis of used lube oil indicates a high corrosive deterioration
content of iron particles, this could indicate of a bearing
__________.
__________.
B 4986 If the water level dropped rapidly in the expansion loss of suction in the
tank of a closed diesel engine cooling water circulating pump
system, you should suspect a __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

D 4994 In a marine boiler equipped with mechanically fuel oil pressure
atomized burner assemblies, proper combustion
depends on the __________.
D 4995 In a submerged tube evaporator, the automatic 0.10 grains per gallon
solenoid dump valve will trip if the salinity exceeds
__________.
B 4996 In an electro-hydraulic steering system, rudder trickwheel
movement is maintained in close synchronization
with the steering wheel position by means of the
__________.
close the auxiliary exhaust dump valve to the main
and auxiliary condensers II. increase the set point
of the make-up steam regulator to the auxi

result in an increase in its capacity. Another discharge piping, with
means of increasing the capacity of a centrifugal all other factors
pump is to increase the __________. remaining the same
D 4999 Labyrinth seals used to reduce leakage around a spring bound carbon
turbine shaft are constructed of __________. segments
A 5000 Magnets are installed in the main propulsion reduction gears

turbine lube oil strainers to attract metal particles
released through wearing of the __________.
__________.
C 5003 Packing rings installed on auxiliary turbines are separate lube oil lines
lubricated by __________.
continuously
is constant

B 5006 Some vessels are equipped with a water lubricated closed, and no
stern tube. When at sea, operating under normal leakage permitted
conditions, the water service valve from the ship's across the shaft
saltwater system to the bearing should be packing
__________.
to __________. I. provide heat for the ignition of
the fuel II. decrease injection delay
D 5008 The brine level in the second-stage of a flash-type steam flow rate to the
evaporator is determined in part by the feed rate, air ejectors
the rate of evaporation in both stages, and the
__________.
B 5009 The degree to which the viscosity of an oil will weight designation
change with a change in temperature is indicated
by the __________.
D 5010 The exhaust system for a turbocharged two- discharge exhaust
stroke/cycle diesel engine functions to gases and smoke
__________.
C 5011 The greatest heat loss in an oil fired boiler is from blowdown
__________.
C 5014 The part of a R-22 refrigeration system that control Drier element
the automatic start and stop of the compressor.
C 5015 The primary purpose of the sprayer plate in a completely mix air with
mechanical atomizing oil burner is to __________. the fuel
C 5016 The purpose of the diffuser in a boiler burner Break up fuel oil into a
assembly is to fine spray
D 5017 The rotary motion of a diesel engine crankshaft is camshaft

obtained from the up and down motion of the
piston via the __________.
C 5019 The vessel has received a refrigerated container 6 hours 48 minutes

loaded with 9 long tons of ice cream. The current
box temperature is 31°F but has a normal set point
of minus 10°F. Under ideal conditions how long
will it take to pull the box temperature down to set
poi
by __________.
B 5021 Two main types of evaporates are: wet and dry

D 5022 Water can enter the lube oil system of a main leaky tubes in secured
propulsion turbine unit from __________. lube oil coolers

B 5025 When a centrifugal pump is operating with a under a vacuum and

positive suction head, the inner end of the stuffing air tends to leak into
box is __________. the pump through the
shaft stuffing box

the compartment
cover
can __________.
be expected?
outlet
C 5030 Which of the conditions listed could be responsible The openings in the
for the flame of a mechanical atomizer to blow out diffuser are improperly
when attempting to light off? adjusted.

B 5032 Which of the following guidelines is considered to Provide orifice-type
reflect good design practices for shipboard steam bypasses for all traps
heating systems? and automatic valves.
A 5033 Which of the following refractory materials is Castable fireclay
preferred for small repairs, particularly where
standard size brick or tile cannot be used?
C 5034 Which of the following statements is NOT one of A body at rest tends to
Newton's laws? remain rest and a
body in motion tends
to remain in motion.
C 5035 Which of the following will have the greatest effect Increasing the TBN of
on the mean effective pressure in a cylinder of a the lubricating oil.
diesel engine operating at normal load?
D 5036 Which of the listed operating conditions would have The density of the air
the greatest effect on the volumetric efficiency of entering the
an operating reciprocating air compressor? compressor.

suitable and limited ozone producing alternative for
R-11?
B 5042 A decision has been made to change out the lube The amount of
oil in a vessel's main propulsion unit ahead of the detergent additives
scheduled maintenance period. Which of the has decreased.
following statements is true concerning the reason
for this decision?
C 5043 A dissolved oxygen concentration of 8.0 ppm 8 lbs of oxygen

represents __________. dissolved in 1,000,000
tons of water
C 5044 A lantern ring is __________. the bottom ring in a

set of piston rings
B 5045 A poorly cleaned lube oil purifier bowl may result in insufficient oil supply
__________. to the gravity tank
A 5046 A short, weighted hose is attached to the end of keep the end of the
the P-tank fixed discharge line on board a supply hose under water and
boat to __________. prevent dust from
blowing on the boat
A 5047 A two stroke diesel engine exhaust temperature will I only

be lower than a four stroke diesel engine of the
same displacement because the __________.
I. scavenging air is cooling the exhaust gases

II. exhaust cycle time is longer
D 5048 Additives commonly found in turbine lubricating oil antifoaming agents

include __________.
A 5049 All of the links in the next to the last inboard shot of yellow
chain are painted __________.
excessive back
pressure
B 5051 As soon as all of the pulverized material has been vented and
discharged from a P-tank, the tank should be depressurized
__________.
__________.
A 5053 Carryover in a flash type distilling plant can be a faulty operation of the
result of __________. brine overboard pump
D 5054 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that main more than 200 psig
propulsion water-tube boilers are not required to be (1436 kPa)
C 5055 Cylinder casting moving up and down in cylinder is piston ring
called:

by __________.
A 5058 Excessive water flow beyond the design limits of a increase in the
feedwater heater, will be indicated by a/an pressure drop
__________. between the water
inlet and outlet
operation
D 5060 Gate valves should not be used for throttling as the pressure drop will
__________. be excessive
governor? applied.
__________.
A 5065 If the horizontal centrifugal pump becomes air top of the casing
bound vent it at:

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 5073 In a diesel engine, late fuel injection is indicated by low firing pressure
black or gray exhaust smoke with __________.
D 5074 In a marine boiler equipped with mechanically design and

atomized burner assemblies, proper combustion mechanical
depends on the __________. construction of the
atomizers
C 5075 In a steaming boiler, most dissolved chlorides tend tube joints
to concentrate at, or near, the __________.
B 5076 In an electro-hydraulic steering system, rudder trickwheel

movement is maintained in close synchronization
with the steering wheel position by means of the
__________.
place a gag on the relief valve II. increase the
set point of the reduced steam pressure to the
auxiliary steam system
result in an increase in its capacity. Another discharge piping, with
means of increasing the capacity of a centrifugal all other factors
pump is to increase the __________. remaining the same

__________.
__________.
lubricated by __________.
continuously
is constant
B 5085 Salinity cells are strategically installed in distilling quanity of the distillate
units to indicate the __________. produced
B 5086 Some vessels are equipped with a water lubricated closed, and no
stern tube. When at sea, operating under normal leakage permitted
conditions, the water service valve from the ship's across the shaft
saltwater system to the bearing should be packing
__________.
D 5087 The air compressor for a P-tank unit should be discharge moisture
operated for several minutes with its discharge formed during the
valves open to the atmosphere to __________. compression process
B 5088 The brine density in a submerged tube evaporator 1.0 pounds of salt per
should be maintained at __________. 32 pounds of water
D 5089 The degree of fuel oil atomization is dependent boiler furnace size and
upon the __________. shape
__________.
C 5091 The greatest heat loss in an oil fired boiler is from blowdown
__________.
D 5093 The maximum, safe, upper limit temperature of 150°F
lubricating oil discharged from the purifiers is
__________.
A 5094 The packing ring in an interstage diaphragm of a a horizontal joint key
turbine is prevented from rotating by __________. extending into a slot
C 5096 The purpose of the diffuser in a boiler burner break up fuel oil into a
assembly is to __________. fine spray
C 5098 The temperature of emulsified lubricating oil 110°-120°F
entering a purifier from a preheater should range
between __________.
B 5099 The vent line from the main condenser water boxes I only
was not opened when the waterside was
recharged. This would __________.
I. lead to a build up of pressure on the tube sheet

of greater than 40 psig.
II. prevent the design vacuum from being attained
u

by __________.
C 5101 Two individual centrifugal pump impellers of the The straight vane
same diameter, width, and rotating speed are to be impeller always
compared, one is cast with straight vanes, the develops a higher
other with curved vanes. Which of the following discharge pressure
statements is correct?

B 5105 When a centrifugal pump is operating with a under a vacuum and

positive suction head, the inner end of the stuffing air tends to leak into
box is __________. the pump through the
shaft stuffing box
C 5106 When checking zincs in a saltwater cooled heat paint the zincs to stop
exchanger, you should __________. corrosion
can __________.
be expected?
B 5109 Where is the air charge for an air starting system Air compressor
stored?
C 5111 Which of the following actions, pertaining to The stuffing box is

saltwater lubricated stern tube stuffing boxes, is continually flushed.
usually observed when the ship is expected to be
in port for an extended period?
B 5112 Which of the following guidelines is considered to Provide orifice-type
reflect good design practices for shipboard steam bypasses for all traps
heating systems? and automatic valves.

D 5114 Which of the following statements is correct with Oil is discharged from
regards to the operation of a centrifugal cargo the center of the
pump? impeller through the
outlet.
D 5116 Which of the listed operating conditions would have The density of the air
the greatest effect on the volumetric efficiency of entering the
an operating reciprocating air compressor? compressor.
B 5117 Which of the pumps listed takes fuel oil suction Fuel oil service pump
from the double bottom tanks and discharges it to
the settling tanks?
B 5118 Which type of oil pump is usually with a unit type reciprocating
auxiliary boiler?
B 5119 White smoke exhausting from a diesel engine can high compression
A 5121 A built-up exhaust valve is one in which the stem and head is
__________. made of different
materials
B 5122 A decision has been made to change out the lube The amount of
oil in a vessel's main propulsion unit ahead of the detergent additives
scheduled maintenance period. Which of the has decreased.
following statements is true concerning the reason
for this decision?

tons of water
A 5124 A knocking sound from unloaded air compressor is damaged intake

probably caused by____________. valves
A 5126 A short, weighted hose is attached to the end of keep the end of the
the P-tank fixed discharge line on board a supply hose under water and
boat to __________. prevent dust from
blowing on the boat

same displacement because the __________. I.
scavenging air is cooling the exhaust gases II.
exhaust cycle time is longer
A 5128 Additives commonly found in turbine lubricating oil oxidation inhabitors
include
A 5129 All of the links in the next to the last inboard shot of yellow
chain are painted __________.
A 5130 An excessively high superheater temperature could excessive air
be the result of __________.
C 5131 As soon as a diesel engine has started, which of Exhaust temperatures
the listed engine operating parameters should be
checked FIRST?
__________.
A 5133 Carryover in a flash type distilling plant can be a faulty operation of the
result of __________. brine overboard pump
B 5135 Critical speeds occurring within the operating engine support
speed range of a main propulsion diesel engine vibration isolator
may be changed, or have their damaging effects
reduced by a/an __________.
B 5137 Early models of the flash-type evaporators used a distilling condenser

separate shell-and-tube heat exchanger as the air
ejector condenser. More recent models use a
combined air ejector condenser with the
__________.
feedwater heater, will be indicated by a/an pressure drop
inlet and outlet
C 5139 Foot valves are primarily designed to __________. give a pump motor or
driver positive
protection when
operating in a shutoff
condition
D 5140 Gasket leakage around boiler handholes may be improper positioning of
caused by __________. the gasket
D 5141 How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the Feedwater is cycled
feedwater of an auxiliary boiler maintained at through a DC heater.
acceptable limits?
D 5142 If a fuel oil solenoid valve fails to secure the fuel oil open the crossover
supply to the starboard boiler upon loss of the damper manually from
forced draft air supply, you should immediately the port forced draft
__________. fan
__________.
A 5145 If the horizontal centrifugal pump becomes air top of casing
bound vent it at:

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 5150 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 21.3 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
B 5152 Immediately after any diesel engine is started, the crankcase pressure
engineer should first check the __________.

B 5156 In an electro-hydraulic steering system, damage buffer springs

due to rudder shock is prevented by
_______________
place a gag on the relief valve II. increase the
set point of the reduced steam pressure to the
auxiliary steam system
D 5158 Increasing the moisture content of conditioned air moisturizing
is known as __________.

__________.
generally lubricated by __________.
A 5164 Proper lubrication of the main bearings is more bearing pressure in a
easily obtained in a single acting four-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle
diesel engine than in a single acting single acting diesel
two-stroke/cycle diesel engine because engine is continually
__________. reversed

B 5166 Some refrigeration systems have chemical activate the driers
moisture indicators installed in conjunction with the
sight glass in the liquid line. If excess moisture is
present in the system, the indicator will
__________.
D 5167 The air compressor for a P-tank unit should be assist in unloading the
operated for several minutes with its discharge compressor during its
valves open to the atmosphere to __________. start up
B 5168 The brine density in a submerged tube evaporator 1.0 pounds of salt per
should be maintained at __________. 32 pounds of water
__________.
A 5171 The greatest factors that affects the flow rate of Temperature
lubricating oils and fuel oils is the density.
B 5172 The liquid line, thermostatically controlled, solenoid superheat in the tail
valve is operated in response to the __________. coil
D 5173 The maximum, safe, upper limit temperature of 150░F

__________.
A 5174 The packing ring in an interstage diaphragm of a a horizontal joint key
turbine is prevented from rotating by __________. extending into a slot

C 5178 The temperature of emulsified lubricating oil 110░-120░F
between __________.
B 5179 The vent line from the main condenser water boxes I only
recharged. This would __________.
I. lead to vapor binding of the main circulating

pump
II. contribute to a higher than normal condensate
temperature entering
B 5180 To manually bypass a strainer or filter in a shunt first, parallel the drain
type lube oil filtering system, __________. lines
C 5181 Two individual centrifugal pump impellers of the The straight vane
same diameter, width, and rotating speed are to be impeller always
compared, one is cast with straight vanes, the develops a higher
other with curved vanes. Which of the following discharge pressure
statements is correct?
A 5183 What happens to diesel engine lube oil at the oil oxidizes and
extremely high temperature? forms carbon deposits
A 5184 What is the theoritical lift of a pump handling fresh 33.9 ft.
water at atmospheric pressure?
D 5185 When a boiler water test indicates a pH value of 6, check the DC heater
you should __________. for possible
malfunction
C 5187 When raising steam on a cold boiler under normal raise steam within one
conditions, you should always __________. hour or less
C 5188 When the normal compression ratio of a diesel overloading the engine
engine is not very high, misfiring at light loads may
be caused by __________.
stored?
C 5191 Which of the following actions, pertaining to The stuffing box is

saltwater lubricated stern tube stuffing boxes, is continually flushed.
usually observed when the ship is expected to be
in port for an extended period?
B 5192 Which of the following fuel oil characteristics Fire point
establishes the danger point when transferring,
pumping, and firing procedures are concerned?
D 5194 Which of the following statements is correct with Oil is discharged from
regards to the operation of a centrifugal cargo the center of the
pump? impeller through the
outlet.
A 5196 Which of the listed methods would be MOST Filling the cut by
effective when repairing a steam cut on a seating welding and then
surface of a superheater handhole plate? grinding it smooth.
the settling tanks?
B 5198 Which type of motor listed is most commonly used Turbine
in hydraulic starting systems for diesel engines?
A 5200 You are standing watch in the engine room of your vapor pockets
vessel. Reduced capacity, accompanied by
vibration and noise at the suction of a centrifugal
pump, results from cavitation in the fluid being
pumped. Cavitation describes the formation of
__________.
materials
A 5202 A dark exhaust from a running diesel engine can late ignition
tons of water
A 5204 A knocking sound from unloaded air compressor is damaged intake

probably caused by____________. valves
C 5206 A short weighted hose is attached to the end of the prevent accidental
P-tank fixed discharge line on board a supply boat back flow of dry bulk
to __________. material
scavenging air is cooling the exhaust gases II.
exhaust cycle time is longer
A 5208 Additional explosion relief valves are fitted on gross volume of such
separate spaces of the crankcase such as gear or spaces exceeds 21
chain cases for camshaft or similar drives when the cubic feet
__________.
C 5209 All of the links in the last shot of anchor chain are yellow
painted __________.
checked FIRST?
A 5212 Before shutting off the fuel supply to stop and To prevent internal
secure a diesel engine, why is it necessary to allow damage from local
the engine to idle for a few minutes? overheating.
C 5213 Carbonization of the conductive surfaces of a fuel a fluid film layer covers
oil heater results in reduced heating capacity the solid contaminants
because __________. and increases heat
transfer
B 5216 Dissolved and suspended solids in boiler water are using only volatile
kept at minimum levels by __________. chemicals
B 5217 Early models of the flash-type evaporators used a distilling condenser

separate shell-and-tube heat exchanger as the air
ejector condenser. More recent models use a
combined air ejector condenser with the
__________.
feed water heater, will be indicated by a/an pressure drop
inlet and outlet
C 5219 Foot valves are primarily designed to __________. give a pump motor or
driver positive
protection when
condition
D 5221 How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the Feedwater is cycled
feedwater of an auxiliary boiler maintained at through a DC heater.
acceptable limits?
__________. fan
A 5223 if an ammonia compressor trip out on cut out, the an electric release
solenoid valve is closed by:
A 5224 If the air temperature increases while atmospheric have a greater
pressure remains constant, the air will capacity to absorb
__________. moisture
C 5225 If the head pressure of a reciprocating refrigeration the relief valve should
compressor is excessive, __________. open before the high
pressure cutout
D 5226 If the water level cannot be seen in the lower part Increase the feed
of the boiler gage glass, which of the following water going to the
actions must be carried out immediately? boiler.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

atomizers

due to rudder shock is prevented by __________.
A 5237 In order to start a large, low-speed, main fuel must be

propulsion diesel engine on high viscosity fuel after preheated
an extended shutdown, the __________.
D 5238 Increasing the moisture content of conditioned air moisturizing

is known as __________.
A 5239 Labyrinth packing rings are installed on turbine interstage steam
diaphragms to minimize __________. leakage along the
turbine rotor
C 5240 Magnets are installed in the main propulsion turbine labyrinth
turbine lube oil pump strainers to attract metal
particles released through wearing of __________.
C 5241 Ni-chrome wire is used when patching boiler anchoring plastic

furnaces for __________. refractory only
______.
A 5243 Oxygen corrosion in auxiliary boilers is prevented sodium sulfite or
by treating the boiler feed tank with __________. hydrazine

C 5245 Safety valves should be set to lift at or below the Marine Power Plant
maximum working pressure allowed by the Guide
__________.
B 5246 Some refrigeration systems have chemical activate the driers
moisture indicators installed in conjunction with the
sight glass in the liquid line. If excess moisture is
present in the system, the indicator will
__________.
D 5247 The air compressor for a P-tank unit should be discharge moisture
operated for several minutes with its discharge formed during the
valves open to the atmosphere to __________. compression process
C 5248 The 'breaking-up' of fuel as it enters a diesel airification

engine cylinder is known as __________.
B 5250 The exhaust system for a turbocharged diesel power the aftercoolers
engine functions to __________.
C 5251 The greatest deterrent to heat transfer from the water film
fireside to the waterside of a boiler is __________.
B 5252 The liquid line, thermostatically controlled, solenoid superheat in the tail
valve is operated in response to the __________. coil
D 5253 The maximum, safe, upper limit temperature of 150░F

__________.
D 5254 The packing installed in the pump stuffing box is gravity and feed oil
lubricated by __________. cups
B 5255 The primary purpose of the refractory in a marine conduct the heat of
boiler is to __________. combustion away from
the water wall tubes
D 5257 The ring lands on a large, low-speed, main insufficient cylinder

propulsion diesel engine piston may crack due to liner wear
__________.
C 5258 The temperature of emulsified lubricating oil 110░-120░F
between __________.
B 5259 The vent line from the main condender water boxes I only
recharged. This would __________. I. lead to
vapor binding of the main circulating pump II.
contribute to a higher than normal condensate
C 5261 Two important considerations to maintain proper cetane number

lubrication of a diesel engine include the delivery of
oil in sufficient amount along with an acceptable
__________.
B 5262 Water boxes on condensers are vented to prevent excessive
sheets
B 5263 What function is provided by the crankcase Increases the sludge
ventilation system on some diesel engines? forming tendency of
lube oil.
C 5264 What is the theoretical time necessary to reduce 6 hours 5 minutes
the temperature of 40,000 pounds of onions
(placed in a refrigerated container) from 75°F to a
set point temperature of 46°F? The specific heat of
onions is 0.90 BTU/LB/°F. The trailer heat gain is
6,500 B
malfunction
stored?
C 5270 Which of the conditions listed can cause the flame Insufficient excess air
of a mechanically atomized burner to be blown is being supplied to
away from the burner tip when you are attempting the furnace.
to light off?
C 5271 Which of the following actions, if any, should be Reduce the firing rate.
taken if the water gage glass on a steaming boiler
breaks?

C 5273 Which of the following refractory materials contains Plastic fireclay
a hydraulic-setting binder and develops strength
without needing to be heated in a manner similar to
concrete?
B 5274 Which of the following statements is correct when The low pressure
comparing the cylinder diameters of a two-stage cylinder will be smaller
reciprocating air compressor? than the high pressure
cylinder.
D 5275 Which of the following valve in a hydraulic system reservoir valve

is used to allow restricted flow in one direction
only?
the settling tanks?
__________.
materials
B 5283 A disk-type centrifuge is set up for continuous use the speed of the
on the main turbine lube oil system. In order to centrifuge must be
batch centrifuge a small quantity of diesel oil from a increased
storage tank, __________.
A 5284 A knocking sound from the unloaded air damage intake valves
compressor is probable caused by________.
C 5285 A pneumatic pressure tank is installed in a sanitary increase water flow
system to_____________. through the system
C 5286 A short weighted hose is attached to the end of the prevent accidental
P-tank fixed discharge line on board a supply boat back flow of dry bulk
to __________. material
A 5287 A two stroke diesel engine exhaust temperature will I only is correct
same displacement because the __________.
I. mep is lower and the scavenging air is cooling

the exhaust gases
II. valve overlap in a four stroke di
__________.
C 5289 All of the links in the last shot of anchor chain are yellow
painted __________.
checked FIRST?
transfer
A 5297 Early models of the flash-type evaporators required DC heater

a pump to drain the steam condensate from the
salt water feed heater. This pump would normally
discharge to the __________.
B 5298 Excessive vibration of an automatically fired air or water in the
auxiliary boiler can be caused by __________. furnace
D 5299 Following the failure of one turbocharger on a Blank off the exhaust
large, crosshead, main propulsion diesel engine, gas inlet to the
fitted with multiple turbochargers, which of the damaged
following actions should be taken prior to further turbocharger.
operation of the engine?
D 5301 How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the Feed water is cycled
feed water of an auxiliary boiler maintained at through a DC heater.
acceptable limits?
__________. fan
B 5303 If an air conditioning system were rated at 24,000 1 ton
BTU, the equivalent tonnage of the unit would be
__________.
A 5304 If the air temperature increases while atmospheric have a greater
pressure remains constant, the air will capacity to absorb
__________. moisture
C 5305 If the head pressure of a reciprocating refrigeration the relief valve should
compressor is excessive, __________. open before the high
pressure cutout
D 5306 If the water level cannot be seen in the lower part Increase the
of the boiler gage glass, which of the following feedwater going to the

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 5313 In a diesel engine, internal combustion causes the the simple admission
piston to be moved by __________. of fuel and air into the
combustion space
only

C 5315 In a steaming boiler, higher than normal stack gas low steam demand

due to rudder shock is prevented by __________.

A 5318 Increasing the load on an engine using a double- earlier and end later
helix type injection pump varies the effective
stroke of the pump to start __________.
B 5319 Labryith seals, used to reduced leakage around a staged rubber
turbine shaft are constructed of composition steal
stripping
C 5321 Nichrome wire is used when patching boiler anchoring plastic

______.

__________.
B 5326 Some medium and high-speed diesel engines must be partially
require reduction gear units to provide a useful submerged in the lube
propeller speed. In most reduction gears, the bull oil sump for proper
gear __________. lubrication
D 5327 The air compressor for a P-tank unit should be assist in unloading the
operated for several minutes with its discharge compressor during its
valves open to the atmosphere to __________. start up
A 5329 The degree of fuel atomization in a diesel engine the size of the holes in
cylinder depends primarily on __________. the fuel nozzle
B 5332 The linear motion of a diesel engine piston is flywheel

converted into the rotary motion required to drive
gears, propeller shafts, and generators by the
__________.
B 5333 The maximum temperature rise of oil passing 30°F (16.7°C)
through any reduction gear set, or bearing, should
not exceed __________.
D 5334 The packing installed in the pump stuffing box is gravity and feed oil
lubricated by __________. cups
A 5336 The purpose of the delivery check valve used in a I only

diesel fuel injection jerk pump is to __________.
I. assist in a quick cutoff of fuel injection

II. prevent fuel oil backflow from the injection pump

__________.
B 5338 The temperature of a refrigerant is highest just receiver
before it enters the
recharged. This would __________. I. lead to
vapor binding of the main circulating pump II.
contribute to a higher than normal condensate
__________.
C 5342 Water accumulation in the cylinder of a secured soft water pump was
engine is an indication that the __________. not secured along with
the engine

lube oil.
C 5344 What is the theoretical time necessary to reduce 6 hours 5 minutes
the temperature of 40,000 pounds of onions
(placed in a refrigerated container) from 75°F to a
set point temperature of 46°F? The specific heat of
onions is 0.90 BTU/LB/°F. The trailer heat gain is
6,500 B
malfunction
C 5346 When checking zinc plates, or pencils in the paint and insulate the
refrigerating system condenser, you should plates to prevent
B 5349 Where is a fusible plug installed on a Scotch or At the shell
auxiliary boiler? approximately 1 1/2
inches (3.8 cm) below
the normal waterline.
to light off?
breaks?

concrete?
B 5354 Which of the following statements is correct when The low pressure
comparing the cylinder diameters of a two-stage cylinder will be smaller
reciprocating air compressor? than the high pressure
cylinder.
B 5355 Which of the following valve arrangements permits Two sets of suction
the reciprocating pump liquid piston to take suction and discharge valves
from the suction chamber, and simultaneously in the liquid cylinder.
discharge through the discharge chamber during
the up and down strokes?
C 5357 Which of the pumps listed operates at constant Main feed booster
speed and delivers water to the deaerating feed pump
tank at a nearly constant pressure?
D 5359 White smoke coming from the stack of a main too much excess air
propulsion boiler indicates __________.
__________.
B 5361 A bronzed sleeve is secured to the propeller tail keying

shaft by __________.
B 5364 A knocking sound from one cylinder of an operating a defective or broken

air compressor indicates __________. high pressure
unloader
A 5365 A pneumatic pressure tank is installed in a sanitary reduce excessive
system to __________. cycling of the sanitary
pump
B 5366 A ship travels is 5472 miles in 26 days 12 hours 8.74 knots
and 24 minutes. Find the average speed for the
engine voyage.
mep is lower and the scavenging air is cooling the
exhaust gases II. valve overlap in a four stroke die
__________.
D 5369 All of the diesel engine cylinder firing pressures are Excessively early
normal, yet all of the exhaust temperatures are low. injection timing
Which of the following situations is responsible for
this condition?
C 5370 An excessively high brine level in a low pressure excessive brine pump
distilling plant can be caused by __________. motor speed
C 5371 As sometimes utilized with centrifugal pumps give the pump motor,
operating with a high suction lift, foot valves are or driver, positive
primarily designed to __________. protection when
condition
transfer
B 5375 Critical speed in diesel engines occurs when opposed to the
engine torque pulsations become __________. crankshaft rocking
couple
A 5377 Early models of the flash-type evaporators required DC heater

a pump to drain the steam condensate from the
salt water feed heater. This pump would normally
discharge to the __________.
D 5379 Following an overhaul of a crosshead type diesel Ensure proper cylinder
engine, the engine is jacked over with the turning lube oil flow.
gear as part of the pre-start procedure. Which of
the listed pre-start procedures should be carried
out?
B 5380 Fusible plugs are installed in fire-tube boilers to provide a means of
__________. draining the boiler
C 5381 how is the CO2 system purged? the same as the freon
system
C 5382 If a fuel oil injection pump is installed with uneven delay of fuel oil ignition
bolt tightening it could result in:
B 5383 If an air conditioning system were rated at 24,000 1 ton
BTU, the equivalent tonnage of the unit would be
__________.
A 5384 If the a main propulsion diesel engine governor a sticking fuel control
works irregularly with a jerking motion, a possible linkage
cause can be __________.
B 5385 If the grease _______________ , the grease file 10% of all void
lubricated ball bearing or roler bearing will run space within the
cooler. bearing
D 5386 If the water level cannot be seen in the lower part Increase the
of the boiler gage glass, which of the following feedwater going to the

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
engineer should check the_________.
combustion space
only

atomizers
D 5396 In an electro-hydraulic steering gear, any change in the pump going to full
relative position between the synchronous receiver stroke
and the follow-up gear will result in __________.

A 5399 Knocks in steam driven reciprocating pumps inside broken piston ring
the steam cylinder sometimes occur. What is the
cause of this unusual knock?
C 5401 Nichrome wire is used when patching boiler anchoring plastic

D 5402 One cause of diesel engine fuel ignition delay is mechanical flexibility in
__________. the pump mechanism

A 5404 Proper lagging of a single-element feedwater to the steam

regulator is accomplished by applying the connection, but not
insulation material __________. water connection
__________.
C 5407 The air charge leaving an intercooler, or aftercooler superheated
of an air compressor can be expected to be
__________.

__________.
B 5413 The maximum temperature rise of oil passing 30░F (16.7░C)
D 5414 The oxidation by-products forming in diesel engine pitting
lube oil can cause __________.

diesel fuel injection jerk pump is to __________. I.
assist in a quick cutoff of fuel injection II. prevent
fuel oil backflow from the injection pump

__________.
C 5418 The temperature in a refrigerated space is suction line solenoid
controlled by adjusting the thermostat connected to
the __________.
recharged. This would __________. I. lead to a
build up of pressure on the tube sheet of greater
than 40 psig. II. prevent the design vacuum from
being attained
A 5420 To make temporary emergency repairs to brickwork Plastic refractory

in a boiler furnace, which of the materials listed
should be used?
__________.
the engine

lube oil.
A 5424 What is the term used to express the ignition Octane number
quality of a fuel oil?
C 5425 When a boiler pressure tube fails, the following keep burners at the
should be done: minimal flow possible
C 5426 When checking zinc plates, or pencils in the paint and insulate the
refrigerating system condenser, you should plates to prevent
D 5427 When raising steam on a boiler, the superheater be opened to remove
drains should __________. condensate, and then
closed when the first
burner is lit
A 5428 When the machinery spaces are in the periodic in a ship compartment
unmanned condition, the designated duty officer of that has an alarm
the engineering watch shall be _.
to light off?
breaks?
D 5432 Which of the following frequent maintenance A close watch on the

procedures is required of compressed air temperature.
receivers?
concrete?
A 5434 Which of the following statements is correct relative Distillation is the
to distillation plant operation? process of boiling
seawater to produce
vapor which is
condensed into fresh
water.
B 5435 Which of the following valve arrangements permits Two sets of suction
the reciprocating pump liquid piston to take suction and discharge valves
from the suction chamber, and simultaneously in the liquid cylinder.
discharge through the discharge chamber during
the up and down strokes?
A 5436 Which of the listed methods can be used to Steam drum surface
blowdown a boiler without securing the fires? blow.
C 5438 Which type of Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is Type I
used solely for the storage of sewage and
flushwater at ambient air pressure and
temperature?
D 5440 You are standing watch in the engine room of a constant pump
steam vessel. If the entire pneumatic control to a pressure regulator
multi-element feedwater regulator fails, the
feedwater valve can be controlled by the
__________.
B 5441 A bronzed sleeve is secured to the propeller tail keying
shaft by __________.
C 5442 A cylinder water tank has a diameter of 3meters at I. 25.50 m3
the base and 4 1/2 meters high. How many metric II. 26.25 MT
tons of fresh water is to be pumped into the tank in
order to have an ullage of 1 meter? If fuel oil of
0.86 specific gravity is to be pumped into the tank,
B 5444 A knocking sound from one cylinder of an operating a defective or broken

air compressor indicates __________. high pressure
unloader
A 5445 A pneumatic pressure tank is installed in a sanitary reduce excessive
system to __________. cycling of the sanitary
pump
B 5446 A ship travels is 5472 miles in 26 days 12 hours 8.74 knots
and 24 minutes. Find the average speed for the
engine voyage.
mep is lower and the scavenging air is cooling the
exhaust gases II. valve overlap in a four stroke die
B 5448 Accumulation tests are conducted in order to steam generating

determine the __________. capacity of an
individual boiler
this condition?
C 5451 As sometimes utilized with centrifugal pumps give the pump motor,
operating with a high suction lift, foot valves are or driver, positive
primarily designed to __________. protection when
condition
A 5452 Before shutting off the fuel supply to stop a To prevent internal
medium or high-speed diesel engine, why is it damage from local
necessary to allow the engine to idle for a few overheating.
minutes?
A 5453 Carbon ring packing segments are secured in a garter springs
turbogenerator gland by means of __________.
B 5454 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that 3 continuous starting
emergency diesel generator starting systems must sequences
have sufficient capacity to provide at least
__________.
couple
A 5456 Disposable refrigerant cylinders may contain a 50 pounds
maximum amount of refrigerant of __________.
D 5457 Early injection timing is indicated by __________. high exhaust
temperature and low
firing pressure
A 5459 Foaming of the oil in a refrigeration compressor refrigerant boiling out
crankcase is caused by __________. of solution from the
lube oil
A 5461 how is the CO2 system purged? the same as the

ammonia system
A 5462 If a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is started by on the power stroke
admitting high pressure air into the cylinders, the
pistons receiving the charge of starting air must be
__________.
C 5463 If an air compressor is used to supply compressed combustion control air
air to outlets throughout the engine room and on system
deck of a vessel, the system is known as the
__________.
B 5465 If the gage glass water level remains constant in a broken feed water
steaming boiler while maneuvering, the most regulator
probable cause is a __________.
D 5466 If the water failure switch should fail to shut down compressor discharge
the refrigeration compressor, the refrigerant valves would be
pressure will build up in the high pressure side of damaged
the system to the point where the __________.

this pump?
this pump?
pump making 150 strokes/minute, with a 6 inch
diameter cylinder, a 4 inch stroke and operating
with 95% volumetric efficiency, what is the capacity
of this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 5472 Ignition failure in an auxiliary boiler can be caused carbon deposits on
by__________________. electrodes
combustion space
only
D 5474 In a main propulsion turbocharged diesel engine, governor droop

the speed of the turbocharger varies according to
the __________.
D 5476 In an electro-hydraulic steering gear, any change in the pump going to full
relative position between the synchronous receiver stroke
and the follow-up gear will result in __________.
A 5477 In order to reverse their rotation, all two stroke look Starting air & fuel
scavenged, directly reversible propulsion engines pumps
must have the cam position charged for the
A 5479 Kingsbury thrust bearings are lubricated by flooding the thrust
__________. bearing assembly with
oil
D 5480 Machinery with ball bearings designed to be filled the bearing does not
with grease should have the relief plug temporarily shift position on the
removed while grease is being added. This plug shaft
should remain out until the machinery has been
operated and sufficiently warmed up to ensure that
_____
D 5481 Newly developed refrigerants, used to reduce will condense at a

stratospheric ozone depletion, are sometimes temperature lower
referred to as azeotropic. This means that the than the boiling point
resulting liquid_________. of the component with
the lowest boiling point
B 5482 One cause for unusually low lube oil service pump low sea water
pressure may be due to __________. temperature
B 5483 Overheating of the hydraulic fluid in an electro- overload of the pump
hydraulic anchor windlass, may indicate pump motor
cavitation caused by __________.
A 5484 Proper lagging of a single-element feedwater to the steam
B 5485 Safety valve gags should only be installed hand compression of the
tight in order to prevent __________. valve spring
C 5487 The air charge leaving an intercooler, or aftercooler superheated
of an air compressor can be expected to be
__________.
B 5488 The Brayton Cycle is a series of events best Intake, compression,
described by which of the following statements? combustion,
explosion, exhaust.
D 5490 The exhaust system for a diesel engine is usually power the Roots-type
designed to remove exhaust gases and to exhauster
__________.
A 5491 the greatest decrease in the temperature of the expansion valve
refrigerant is at the
__________.
B 5493 The maximum temperature rise of oil passing 30░F (16.7░C)
D 5495 The primary purpose of the open combustion improve piston cooling
chamber used in diesel engines is to __________.

diesel fuel injection jerk pump is to __________. I.
assist in a quick cutoff of fuel injection II. prevent
fuel oil backflow from the injection pump
B 5497 The revolution counter reading at the beginning of 98.73 RPM

a 4 hour wacth is 996,430. At the end of the watch
the counter reading 026,430. During the watch the
time was retarded by 20 minutes. What is the
average rpm of the main engine?
C 5498 The temperature in a refrigerated space is suction line solenoid
controlled by adjusting the thermostat connected to
the __________.
recharged. This would __________. I. lead to a
build up of pressure on the tube sheet of greater
than 40 psig. II. prevent the design vacuum from
being attained

should be used?
D 5501 Two important considerations for the proper cetane number
lubrication of a diesel engine include, the delivery
of the oil in sufficient amount, and the __________.
the engine
A 5503 What feature is commonly used on articulated Quill shafts.

reduction gear arrangements for the correction of
misalignment between the 1st reduction gear and
the 2nd reduction pinions?
D 5504 What is the term given to the process of breaking Settling
up fuel oil into very fine particles for better
combustion?
C 5505 When a boiler is up to pressure and is being placed air cock
on the line, you should secure the __________.
D 5506 When checking the oil level in a refrigeration immediately after

compressor, the most accurate reading is obtained purging
__________.

burner is lit
B 5508 When the lower edge of the spiral begins to pumping continues
uncover the release port in a jerk pump, the until the plunger
__________. travels its full stroke

B 5510 Which of the condensers listed is cooled by sea Air ejector condenser
water?
B 5511 Which of the following actions takes place in the A temperature sensing
control circuit of an automatically fired auxiliary device opens the
boiler when the desired steam pressure is circuit breaker in the
obtained? burner motor.
D 5512 Which of the following frequent maintenance A close watch on the

procedures is required of compressed air temperature.
receivers?
B 5513 Which of the following refractory materials can Castable insulation
provide a straight backing surface for insulation
block where minor casing warp has occurred?
A 5514 Which of the following statements is correct relative Distillation is the
to distillation plant operation? process of boiling
seawater to produce
vapor which is
condensed into fresh
water.
D 5515 Which of the following types of packing is Flax

commonly used to seal the glands of an auxiliary
turbine?
A 5516 Which of the listed methods can be used to Steam drum surface
blowdown a boiler without securing the fires? blow.
C 5518 Which type of Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is Type I
used solely for the storage of sewage and
flushwater at ambient air pressure and
temperature?
D 5520 You are standing watch in the engine room of a constant pump
steam vessel. If the entire pneumatic control to a pressure regulator
multi-element feedwater regulator fails, the
feedwater valve can be controlled by the
__________.
D 5521 A bronze bearing liner with a lead-tin flashing has a proper break-in wear
milky-white color over most of its surface and some
areas of exposed bronze. The white coloring
C 5522 A cylinder head could crack due to a leaking sealing
_______________
D 5523 A disadvantage of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine more power strokes
is __________. per revolution
D 5524 A knocking sound from an unloaded air damage intake valves

compressor is probably is caused by .
C 5525 A pneumatic dual element, main propulsion, boiler two-position
feedwater regulating system commonly used differential action
aboard ship utilizes __________.
A 5526 A ship leaves port with 7200 barrel of fuel oil on 5558 barrels
board. At 15 knots, the fuel consumption is 360
barrels/day. After the vessel has travelled 1642
miles, what is the remaining steaming radius?
B 5527 A turbo-generator governing system maintains changes the position
constant turbine speed by using a flyweight- of the turbine throttle
actuated pilot valve to control hydraulic oil flow to a valve
throttle valve operating cylinder, which in turn,
__________.
individual boiler
this condition?
B 5531 As lube oil absorbs moisture its dielectric strength remain the same
can be expected to __________.
minutes?
turbogenerator gland by means of __________.
C 5534 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that a at the first inspection
marine inspector may require a boiler to be drilled for certification
or gaged to determine actual thickness
__________.
couple
A 5536 Disposable refrigerant cylinders may contain a 50 pounds
maximum amount of refrigerant of __________.
temperature and low
firing pressure
C 5538 Excessive vibration in an operating diesel electrical overload
generator may be caused by __________.
A 5539 Foaming of the oil in a refrigeration compressor refrigerant boiling out
crankcase is caused by __________. of solution from the
lube oil
C 5541 How is the axial clearance indicator used on a The axial clearance
turbine? indicator is inserted in
the depth gauge well
until it rests on the
reference boss, and
the reading is noted.

__________.
C 5543 If an air compressor is used to supply compressed combustion control air
air to outlets throughout the engine room and on system
deck of a vessel, the system is known as the
__________.
B 5545 If the gage glass water level remains constant in a broken feedwater
D 5546 If the water failure switch should fail to shut down compressor discharge
the refrigeration compressor, the refrigerant valves would be
pressure will build up in the high pressure side of damaged
the system to the point where the __________.

this pump?
this pump?
of this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
by __________. electrodes
C 5553 In a diesel engine, exhaust valves open before the I only
intake ports are uncovered to __________.
I. reduce pumping losses

II. reduce back pressure
the __________.
D 5555 In a steaming boiler most dissolved chlorides tend tube joints
to concentrate at or near the __________.
D 5556 In an electro-hydraulic steering gear system, when When the helm is at
will the variable displacement pump be placed on any angle other than
stroke? amidships.
A 5557 In order to reverse the rotation of a starting air and fuel

two-stroke/cycle loop scavenged, direct reversing, pumps
propulsion diesel engine, the cam positions must
be changed for the __________.
B 5558 Increasing the load on an engine equipped with a increase
constant speed mechanical governor, will cause
the engine speed to initially __________.
oil
D 5560 Machinery with ball bearings designed to be filled the bearing does not
with grease should have the relief plug temporarily shift position on the
removed while grease is being added. This plug shaft
should remain out until the machinery has been
operated and sufficiently warmed up to ensure that
_____
D 5561 Newly developed refrigerants, used to reduce will condense at a
stratospheric ozone depletion, are sometimes temperature lower
referred to as azeotropic. This means that the than the boiling point
resulting liquid_________. of the component with
the lowest boiling point
C 5562 One boiler of a two boiler plant has ruptured a tube secure the forced draft
and the water cannot be maintained in sight in the fans
gage glass. After securing the fires, your next
action should be to __________.
B 5563 Overheating of the hydraulic fluid in an electro- overload of the pump
hydraulic anchor windlass, may indicate pump motor
cavitation caused by __________.
A 5564 Proper lagging of a single-element feed water to the steam
D 5565 Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater provide a protective
side of diesel engine heat exchangers to coating on heat
__________. exchanger surfaces
D 5566 Some 'hot gas' defrost systems reheat the increase the
refrigerant just prior to its returning to the circulation of liquid
compressor to __________. refrigerant
D 5567 The air bladder clutch used with some reversing twin-disk clutch plates
reduction drive gears, consists of __________.
B 5568 The Brayton Cycle is a series of events best Intake, compression,

described by which of the following statements? combustion,
explosion, exhaust.
D 5569 The DC heater functions to __________. remove air from feed

water
__________.
A 5571 The great turbulence in a diesel engine cylinder combustion chamber
created by the __________________ shape
D 5572 The limiting factor in determining the end point for shape of the burner
combustion is usually the __________.
B 5573 The maximum pressure developed by a waste heat gas composition

boiler is determined by the main engine exhaust
__________.
A 5576 The purpose of the delivery check valve used in a assist in a quick cutoff
diesel fuel injection jerk pump is to __________. of fuel injection
D 5577 The reversing turbine is normally used for which of Emergency stopping
the following operations?
C 5578 The temperature in a refrigerated space is adjusted suction line solenoid
by manipulating the thermostat connected to the
________
B 5579 The variation in the amount of fuel oil burned in the fuel oil re-circulating
operation of an auxiliary boiler, utilizing a return valve
flow type atomization system, is a function of the
__________.
should be used?
A 5582 Water accumulating in the crankcase of a diesel a cracked cylinder

engine could indicate __________. liner
A 5583 What feature is commonly used on articulated Quill shafts.
reduction gear arrangements for the correction of
misalignment between the 1st reduction gear and
the 2nd reduction pinions?
combustion?
D 5586 When checking the oil level in a refrigeration immediately after

__________.

burner is lit
A 5589 Where is a fusible plug installed on a Fire-tube At or near the center
boiler? of the crown sheet of
the combustion
chamber
C 5590 Which of the components listed prevents water Exhaust piping

from flowing back into the auxiliary exhaust line if
the deaerating feed tank becomes flooded?
D 5592 Which of the following forms of heat can be Latent heat of

removed from the refrigerant in the condenser of a vaporization
refrigeration system?
C 5594 Which of the following statements is correct As the temperature
regarding the oil viscosity? decreases the
viscosity decreases
turbine?
A 5596 Which of the listed methods can be used to blow Steam drum surface
down a boiler without securing the fires? blow.
B 5597 Which of the pumps listed is normally used in fuel Two-stage centrifugal
oil service systems?
B 5598 Which type of main propulsion turbine is most likely double flow Impulse
to require a dummy piston or cylinder arrangement turbine
to counter balance axial thrust?
A 5599 While your vessel is underway at normal speed, a attempt to reseat the
steam drum safety valve develops a significant valve using the hand
leak. Your first corrective action should be to releasing gear
__________.
A 5600 You are standing watch in the engine room of a remove any sediment
steam vessel. You should blow down a gage glass that has accumulated
periodically to __________.
A 5602 A crankshaft whose center of gravity coincides with I only
its center line is said to be __________.
I. statically balanced
II. dynamically balanced
D 5604 A knocking sound emitted from an unloaded air damaged intake

compressor is probably caused by __________. valves
feedwater regulating system commonly used differential action
C 5606 A seven cylinder, two-stroke/cycle, single acting 18%
diesel engine with a cylinder indicated horsepower
calculated as 1350 kW and brake horsepower
measured at 7466 kW has a mechanical efficiency
of __________.
throttle valve operating cylinder, which in turn,
__________.
individual boiler
B 5609 All lubricating oil piping should be blown out with: Oil batch
C 5610 An excessively high brine level in a flash excessive vacuum in

evaporator can be caused by __________. the first effect shell
A 5611 As found in a reduction gear drive system, thrust transmit the force
bearings serve to __________. produced by the
propeller to the
structure of the ship
minutes?
shaft gland assembly of a steam turbo generator by
means of __________.
__________.
A 5615 Crew threads on the break linkage of an anchor must be lubricated and
windlass: maintained on good
condition
B 5616 Discharging an excessive amount of make-up feed loss of feed pump
water into the DC heater during normal steaming suction
conditions could cause __________.
temperature and low
firing pressure
A 5619 Foaming is recognized by the appearance of a ring gauge glass
of oil around the level of water in a:
C 5620 Fuels have energy stored to do work as in pushing Acetane no.
the piston during the piston during combustion.
What do we call this potential energy?
reference boss, and

__________.
A 5623 If an air compressor is used to supply air primarily control air system
to the combustion control system and other
pneumatic controllers, the entire system is known
as the __________.
B 5624 If steam is admitted to the main propulsion turbine Uneven warming of
with the jacking gear engaged, which of the the turbine.
following problems can occur?
B 5625 If the gage glass water level remains constant in a broken feedwater
A 5626 If the volumetric efficiency of the compressor is 6.366 Kw
76% and the theoretical refrigerating capacity is
8.376 Kw. What is the actual refrigerating capacity?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 8" stroke, operating with a 91%
pump?
this pump?
intake ports are uncovered to __________. I.
reduce pumping losses II. reduce back pressure

the __________.
D 5636 In an electro-hydraulic steering gear system, when When the helm is at
will the variable displacement pump be placed on any angle other than
stroke? amidships.

oil
D 5640 Machinery operating features are designed to help Reduction of friction.
conserve energy. Which of the following will not
contribute to a systems thermal efficiency?
C 5641 Necessary property of all compression system nontoxic

refrigerant
B 5643 Overheating of the generating tubes will occur evaporation
when a boiler reaches its end point of __________.
D 5644 Proper housekeeping to prevent the formation of steam coils

microbiological growths within a fuel system
includes the prevention of water accumulations and
the use of __________.
A 5645 Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater reduce electrolytic
side of diesel engine heat exchangers to action on heat
__________. exchanger metals
D 5646 Some 'hot gas' defrost systems reheat the increase the
refrigerant just prior to its returning to the circulation of liquid
compressor to __________. refrigerant
C 5648 The brake horsepower of a centrifugal pump will diameter of the

vary directly as the __________. impeller
A 5649 The DC Heater functions to __________. store, heat, and

deaerate feed water
__________.
D 5651 The gravity tank in a gravity lube oil system serves store heated lube oil
to __________.

__________.
D 5654 The overspeed tripping device installed on an pneumatic force
auxiliary turbine is automatically actuated by
__________.
C 5658 The temperature differential occurring between the Cross
inlet temperature of the fluid to be cooled and the
outlet temperature of the cooling medium in a shell-
and-tube heat exchanger is greatest in which of the
flow designs listed?
B 5659 The variation in the amount of fuel oil burned in the fuel oil recirculating
__________.
B 5660 To maintain the design discharge pressure of a impeller and lantern
centrifugal pump, the design clearance is critical ring
between the only.

C 5663 What equipment is required when processing bilge A 100 PPM oily water
slops for overboard discharge? separator.

combustion?
C 5666 When checking for the presence of sulfite in the the hardness of the
feedwater of an auxiliary boiler, you are in essence makeup feed water
checking __________.
C 5667 When purging a gage manifold, which of the fittings The hose fitting at the
listed is normally tightened last? discharge valve is
tightened last after
purging the low
pressure line.
A 5669 Where engine bores exceed 230 mm, a bursting at the supply inlet to
disc or flame arrestor is fitted __________. the starting air
manifold for non-
reversing engines

D 5672 Which of the following forms of heat can be Latent heat of

removed from the refrigerant in the condenser of a vaporization
C 5674 Which of the following statements is correct Keep the steam
regarding the start-up operation of a non- exhaust valve closed
condensing turbine-driven feed pump? until steam is applied
to ensure that the
auxiliary exhaust line
pressure does not
drop.

turbine?
A 5676 Which of the listed mediums should be used when Heated freshwater
water washing a boiler?
C 5678 Which type of feedwater regulator listed provides Single-element
the MOST effective regulation of boiler water level
under all operating conditions?
__________.
its center line is said to be __________. I. staticly
balanced II. dynamically balanced
D 5684 A knocking sound emitted from an unloaded air damaged intake

compressor is probably caused by __________. valves
feed water regulating system commonly used differential action
C 5686 A seven cylinder, 2-stroke/cycle, single acting 1,959 kW
diesel engine has a 750 mm bore and a 2000 mm
stroke. What indicated power will be developed if
the average mean effective pressure is 14.8
kg/cm2 at a speed of 96 RPM?
lifting beam operating cylinder, which in turn,
__________.
B 5688 Accumulation of fuel oil in the boiler double casing leaking fuel oil
could be caused by __________. strainers
C 5689 All fuel oil service pumps are equipped with a relief valve on the
__________. suction side

propeller to the
D 5692 Before placing the jacking gear in operation on a the gland seal steam
main turbine unit, you must always insure that system is operating
__________.
A 5693 Carbon ring packing is secured in a turbo- garter springs
generator gland by means of
__________.
D 5695 Cratering and water tracking in boiler tubes is burning a fuel with a
caused by __________. high vanadium content

A 5697 Early fuel injection timing is indicated by the above normal with a
cylinder pressure being __________. below normal exhaust
temperature
C 5699 Foaming in boiler water is caused by __________. neutral water
D 5700 Fuels as produced in a refinery are generally stored at the refinery

sterile, however, contamination can occur as fuels
are __________.
reference boss, and
B 5702 If a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is running at 525 RPM

1550 RPM, the speed of the camshaft will be
__________.
A 5703 If an air compressor is used to supply air primarily control air system
to the combustion control system and other
pneumatic controllers, the entire system is known
as the __________.
D 5705 If the fuel/air ratio in an automatically fired auxiliary inefficient combustion

boiler is insufficient, the result could lead to
__________.
B 5706 If the viscosity of the liquid being transferred capacity will increase
remains constant as the discharge pressure
increases, the rotary pump __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
pump?
this pump?
intake ports are uncovered to __________. I.
reduce pumping losses II. reduce back pressure
A 5714 In a main propulsion steam turbine installation, the air ejector condenser
condensate pump initially discharges to the
__________.
A 5716 In an auxiliary diesel engine, one reason for improve skirt
knurling the piston skirt is to __________. lubrication
B 5719 Keyless propeller hubs secured to tail shafts by spring-loaded jacks
'pilgrim nuts', are removed by __________.
A 5721 Natural circulation in a marine boiler is a result of the difference in the
__________. densities of the fluid in
the downcomer and
riser circuits

the use of __________.
C 5726 Some fuel injection systems utilize port-and-helix Injection has a
metering. Which of the following statement variable beginning and
describes a system 'timed for port closing'? a constant ending.
C 5728 The brake horsepower of a centrifugal pump will diameter of the

vary directly as the __________. impeller
D 5729 The DC heater functions to __________. remove air from

feedwater
C 5730 The exhaust ports of a diesel engine using the reciprocating motion of
crossflow scavenging method are opened and exhaust valves
closed by the __________.
to __________.

__________.
D 5734 The overspeed tripping device installed on an pneumatic force
__________.
A 5735 The primary purpose of the liquid line strainer used solenoid and
in a refrigeration system is to prevent dirt and scale expansion valves
from entering the __________.
C 5738 The temperature differential occurring between the Cross
inlet temperature of the fluid to be cooled and the
outlet temperature of the cooling medium in a shell-
and-tube heat exchanger is greatest in which of the
flow designs listed?
B 5739 The variation in the amount of fuel oil burned in the fuel oil recirculating
__________.
C 5740 To maintain the design discharge pressure of a impeller and lantern
centrifugal pump, the clearance between the: ring is critical
C 5741 Two important considerations for the proper cetane number

of the oil in sufficient amount, and __________.

C 5743 What equipment is required when processing bilge A 100 PPM oily water
slops for overboard discharge? separator.
B 5744 What is the swept volume per cylinder per 0.45 cubic meters
revolution of a six-cylinder, two-stroke/cycle diesel (450 L)
engine with a 580 mm bore and a 1700 mm stroke
operating at 100 RPM?
B 5745 When a boiler has been secured and is being allowed to drop
intially cooled, the water level showing in the steam naturally
drum gage glass should be __________.
feedwater of an auxiliary boiler, you are in essence makeup feed water
checking __________.
C 5747 When purging a gage manifold, which of the fittings The hose fitting at the
listed is normally tightened last? discharge valve is
tightened last after
purging the low
pressure line.
A 5748 When the load is increased on a turbocharged lag behind the

diesel engine, the amount of increased air supplied increased fuel
by the turbocharger will __________. supplied to the engine
manifold for non-
reversing engines
D 5751 Which of the following actions should normally be Test boiler water
taken during each watch when the auxiliary boiler alkalinity
is in operation?
B 5752 Which of the following factors will have the greatest Solar gain
effect on the heating load within a conditioned
space?
C 5753 Which of the following reasons represents why the Compression must be
designed compression ratio of a gasoline engine is low for effective spark
lower than that of a diesel engine? ignition.

regarding the start-up operation of a exhaust valve closed
noncondensing turbine-driven feed pump? until steam is applied
to ensure that the
pressure does not
drop.
D 5755 Which of the following types of main propulsion Double flow impulse
turbines is most likely to require a dummy piston or turbine.
cylinder arrangement to counterbalance axial
thrust?
C 5758 Which type of feedwater regulator listed provides Single-element
__________.
C 5761 A broken pintle in a fuel injector usually causes corrosion of the spray
__________. nozzle
its center line is said to be __________. I. staticly
balanced II. dynamically balanced
C 5763 A disadvantage of a four-stroke/cycle over a two- higher working
stroke/cycle diesel engine is __________. temperature of piston
and cylinder
D 5764 A knocking noise front one cylinder of an operating excessive overload on
reciprocating air compressor that cylinder
indicates____________.
D 5765 A piston is said to be at top dead center when it is opening the exhaust
__________. ports
A 5767 A turbogenerator back pressure trip can be insufficient circulating
actuated as a result of __________. water flow through the
condenser
C 5770 An excessively high brine level in a flash excessive brine pump

evaporator can be caused by __________. motor speed
propeller to the
D 5772 Before placing the jacking gear in operation on a start the gland seal
main turbine unit, you must always __________. steam
A 5773 Carbon dioxide gas dissolved in boiler water is forms carbonic acid
dangerous in a modern power boiler because the which attacks the
gas watersides
A 5774 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) specify that the only before, or
fuel oil ignition system, on a small automatically simultaneously with,
fired auxiliary boiler, shall be energized the opening of the fuel
__________. oil valve

temperature
D 5778 Excessive vibration from an auxiliary boiler could combustion pulses
B 5780 Fuel tanks should never be filled by cascading Excessive fuel vapors
liquid through an open hatch or manhole because will be released
C 5781 How is boiler water forced to circulate faster in Increasing the density
accelerated natural circulation boilers, than in free of the water.
natural circulation boilers?

__________.
D 5783 If an air compressor inter-cooler pressure rises Leaking or broken
above normal, it usually indicates: intake valves in the
following stage

__________.
B 5786 If the viscosity of the liquid being transferred capacity will increase
remains constant as the discharge pressure
increases, the rotary pump __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 5792 Ignition failure in an automatically controlled carbon deposits on the
auxiliary boiler could be caused by __________. flame scanner
C 5793 In a diesel engine, excessive cylinder liner wear will I only is correct
cause __________.
I. increased blowby
II. wear between the piston ring and groove
__________.
C 5795 In a steam turbine propulsion plant, the source of turbine shaft journal
metal particles adhering to the magnets in the lube
oil strainer is probably from the __________.

D 5797 In order to reduce pulsations in pipelines, the relief valve
discharge side of a reciprocating feed pump is
equipped with a/an _________________
A 5798 Increasing the exhaust valve tappet clearance of a later and closing
diesel engine will result in the exhaust valve earlier
opening __________.
B 5799 Keyless propeller hubs secured to tail shafts by spring-loaded jacks
'pilgrim nuts', are removed by __________.

the downcomer and
riser circuits
C 5802 One benefit of proper air circulation in a more temperature
refrigerated cargo space is __________. differential

the use of __________.
D 5807 The agent used in an indirect refer system is sodium chloride

C 5808 The bottom blow valve should be used to remove is at full load
sludge and solids which have settled out of
circulation after the boiler __________.
deaerate feedwater
crossflow scavenging method are opened and exhaust valves
to __________.
C 5812 The lignum vitae in a stern tube bearing is normally grease

lubricated with __________.
C 5813 The maximum lube oil temperature leaving the lube be about 180°F
oil cooler of a main steam turbine propulsion
system should __________.
B 5814 The overspeed trip installed on most diesel engines water supply
will stop the engine by shutting off the
__________.
A 5815 The primary purpose of the liquid line strainer used solenoid and
in a refrigeration system is to prevent dirt and scale expansion valves
from entering the __________.
C 5816 The purpose of the compensating adjustment used compensate for low oil
in a diesel engine hydraulic governor is to level
__________.
D 5817 The reversing mechanism on a large four stroke using double roller
main propulsion diesel engine, can be operated by followers engaging
___________. individual cams lobes
A 5818 The temperature at which water vapor in the dew point temperature
atmosphere begins to condense is called the
__________.
B 5819 The variable capacity pressure atomizing fuel oil maintain a constant
centrifugal pump, the clearance between the ring is critical
__________.
D 5822 Waste heat boilers maybe equipped with vents on remove sediment
water heaters to
D 5823 What effect does ammonia have a lubricants? will lower the
effeciency of the oil
intially cooled, the water level showing in the steam naturally
drum gage glass should be __________.
feed water of an auxiliary boiler, you are in makeup feed water
essence checking __________.
C 5827 When pumping down an air conditioning system to stop the compressor
test the low pressure cutout switch, you should
__________.
manifold for non-
reversing engines
A 5830 Which of the components listed is used to connect bolts fitted through
several sections of line shafting? flange couplings forge
internal with shaft
section
B 5831 Which of the following actions should normally be Vent air from the
taken during each watch when the auxiliary boiler steam drum
is in operation?
B 5832 Which of the following factors will have the greatest Solar gain
effect on the heating load within a conditioned
space?
regarding the start-up operation of a exhaust valve closed
noncondensing turbine-driven feed pump? until steam is applied
to ensure that the
pressure does not
drop.
turbines is most likely to require a dummy piston or turbine
thrust?
B 5837 Which of the pumping systems listed for use Fluid power
aboard ship will most likely use a propeller type transmission system
pump?
C 5838 Which type of feed water regulator listed provides Single-element
B 5839 While your vessel is steaming with one boiler, the The steam pressure
automatic combustion control system sensing line will drop.
for the idle boiler is accidentally opened. How will
this effect the steaming boiler?
C 5840 You are standing watch in the engine room of a fuel oil back pressure
steam vessel. Adjustments to the boiler
combustion control system, to bring about near
perfect combustion, should be made by adjusting
the __________.
__________. nozzle
B 5842 A crankshaft whose center of gravity coincides with dynamically balanced
C 5843 A disadvantage of a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine higher working
is __________. temperature of piston
and cylinder
D 5844 A knocking noise from one cylinder of an operating excessive overload on

reciprocating air compressor indicates that cylinder
______________________
__________. ports

A 5847 A turbogenerator back pressure trip can be insufficient circulating
condenser

D 5851 As found in a basic pneumatic automatic provide a backup
combustion control system, the function of a means for manual
standardizing relay is to __________. control of the system
D 5852 Before placing the jacking gear in operation on a start the gland seal
main turbine unit, you must always __________. steam
A 5853 Carbon dioxide dissolved in boiler water is forms carbonic acid

gas __________. watersides
__________. oil valve
B 5856 Discharging an excessive amount of cold water into flashing at the feed
the DC heater during normal steaming conditions pump suction
could cause __________.
temperature
B 5860 Fuel tanks should never be filled by cascading Excessive fuel vapors
liquid through an open hatch or manhole because will be released

__________.
D 5863 If an air compressor inter-cooler pressure rises Leaking or broken
above normal, it usually indicates: intake valves in the
following stage
D 5864 If sludge accumulates on the underside of a diesel cause blow-by
engine piston, it will __________.
__________.
A 5866 If the valve tappets in a diesel engine are set at open late and close
greater clearances than those specified by the early
engine manufacturer, those valves will
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cause __________. I. increased blowby II. wear
between the piston ring and groove
__________.
D 5875 In a steam turbine and reduction gear main at a point on the inlet
propulsion plant, the sensor for low turbine oil side of the main
pressure is usually installed __________. bearings as close to
the bearings as
possible
B 5877 In order to recognize the amount of anchor chain three turns of wire
paid out, specific portions of the chain are color wrapped around the
coded and wrapped with wire. The third shot of detachable link
chain should have __________.
opening __________.
B 5879 Keel coolers fouled with marine growth, will result higher raw water
in __________. temperatures

the downcomer and
riser circuits
C 5882 One benefit of proper air circulation in a more temperature
refrigerated cargo space is __________. differential
B 5883 Overgreasing of ball bearings installed on pumps smoother pump
will result in __________. operation
C 5884 Proper filtering and straining of diesel fuel is fuel oil pump will over
important because the __________. speed if dirt is not
removed
D 5885 Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater keep heat transfer
side of heat exchangers to __________. surfaces shiny and
clean
C 5887 The adverse effects of burning high sulfur fuel can dispersant additives
be compensated for by using a lubricating oil
having sufficient __________.
deaerate feedwater
cross flow scavenging method are opened and exhaust valves
C 5891 The governor controlling a diesel engine modulates intake air supply
crankshaft RPM by adjusting the __________.
C 5892 The lignum vitae in a stern tube bearing is normally grease

lubricated with __________.
C 5893 The maximum lube oil temperature leaving the lube be about 180░F
B 5894 The overspeed trip installed on most diesel engines water supply
will stop the engine by shutting off the
__________.
A 5895 The primary purpose of the heater used in a reduce fuel oil
pressurized fuel oil system is to __________. viscosity for proper
atomization
__________.
_______. individual cams lobes
A 5898 The temperature at which water vapor in the dew point temperature
atmosphere begins to condense is called the
__________.
centrifugal pump, the clearance between the ring is critical
__________.
A 5902 Waste heat boilers may be equipped with vents on prevent air binding
the feed water heater heads to __________.
C 5903 What effect does ammonia have a lubricants? will cause sludging
initially cooled, the water level showing in the naturally
steam drum gage glass should be __________.
D 5906 When changing the direction of propeller shaft fuel rack to readjust
rotation in a diesel plant equipped with a pneumatic
clutch, you must pause at neutral to allow the
__________.
C 5907 When pumping down an air conditioning system to stop the compressor
test the low pressure cutout switch, you should
__________.
D 5909 Where engine bores exceed 230 mm, a bursting at the supply inlet to
disc or flame arrester is to be fitted __________. the control air manifold
for non- reversing
engines
D 5910 Which of the components listed is only found in an Exhaust valves

opposed piston engine?
D 5911 Which of the following actions should normally be Clean the flame
taken during each watch when the auxiliary boiler scanner photocell
is in operation? window.
C 5912 Which of the following factors tends to increase Baffle plates that have
scale formation on the saltwater side of a heat been bent during prior
exchanger used in a diesel engine cooling water removal.
system?
D 5914 Which of the following statements is correct The size ring dam
regarding the selection of the proper size ring dam used depends on the
for a tubular-type lube oil purifier? viscosity of the oil
being purified.
thrust?
B 5917 Which of the pumping systems listed for use Fluid power
aboard ship will most likely use a propeller type transmission system
pump?
B 5918 Which type of energy conversion is associated with Kinetic
an operating steam boiler?
C 5920 You are standing watch in the engine room of a fuel oil back pressure
steam vessel. Adjustments to the boiler
combustion control system, to bring about near
perfect combustion, should be made by adjusting
the __________.
__________. nozzle
C 5923 A disadvantage of a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine higher working
is __________. temperature of piston
and cylinder
D 5924 A knocking noise from one cylinder of an operating excessive overload on

reciprocating air compressor indicates that cylinder
__________.
__________. ports
B 5926 A set of first and second stage air ejectors are used I only
with a large sea water cooled steam condenser. If
the first stage air ejector is not in operation
__________.
I. vacuum can not be established

II. maximum operating vacuum can not be
maintained
D 5927 A turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine has temperature of the

a larger valve overlap than a naturally aspirated, exhaust gases
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine in order to increase
the __________.
D 5928 According to U.S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 Fire pump
CFR), which of the following pumps is required to
have a pressure gage provided on the discharge
side of the pump?
A 5929 Alkylbenzene ISO 32 cSt refrigerant oil is miscible R-22
and suitable to use with___________.
C 5930 An excessively high brine level in a flash excessive brine pump
evaporator can be caused by __________. motor speed
C 5932 Before opening any part of refrigeration system for Set high pressure cut-
maintenance, what precaution must be taken? out on manual to
prevent automatic
starting
__________. oil valve
C 5935 Crankcase sweating in a refrigeration system is a stuck solenoid valve
caused by __________.
A 5937 Early fuel injection in a diesel engine cylinder will an increase in firing
generally result in __________. pressure

B 5939 Foaming in boiler water is a result of __________. carryover
D 5940 Fuel supplied by each unit injector on a two- high pressure fuel line
stroke/cycle single acting diesel engine is directed
into each cylinder at a very high pressure through
the __________.
C 5942 If a flash-type evaporator was designed to operate the capacity will be

in seawater at 75°F, and the current seawater doubled
temperature is 50°F, without readjusting any valve
associated with this evaporator, __________.
B 5943 If all other conditions such as bore, stroke, speed, the same indicated
and mean effective pressures are equal, a two- horsepower as a four-
stroke/cycle diesel engine will develop stroke/cycle engine
D 5944 If saltwater leaks into and contaminates the main Locate the leak and
lubricating oil system, which of the following seal it off when time
remedial actions should be taken? permits.
A 5945 If the fuel oil temperature in the fuel oil heater Carbon deposits will
attains an excessive temperature, what will build up on the heating
happen? surfaces.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cause __________. I. increased blowby II. wear
between the piston ring and groove
C 5954 In a low pressure refrigeration system, excessive faulty purge system
running of the purge system generally indicates vent valve
which probable condition?
propulsion plant, the sensor for low turbine oil side of the main
pressure is usually installed __________. bearings as close to
the bearings as
possible
B 5956 In an auxiliary diesel engine bypass type lubricating all of the oil used by
oil system, the main lube oil pump forces the engine through a
__________. filter
B 5957 In order to recognize the amount of anchor chain three turns of wire
paid out, specific portions of the chain are color wrapped around the
coded and wrapped with wire. The third shot of detachable link
chain should have __________.
opening __________.
B 5960 Machinery driving fuel oil transfer and fuel oil within the space
service pumps must be fitted with a remote means concerned
of stopping the machinery from __________.
D 5961 name of two mathods of exercising the proper thermostat control

control of temperature in the refrigeration and
which are well known
A 5962 One advantage of installing water walls in a boiler reduced furnace
furnace temperature
B 5963 Overgreasing of ball bearings installed on pumps smoother pump
will result in __________. operation
C 5964 Proper filtering and straining of diesel fuel is fuel oil pump will
important because the __________. overspeed if dirt is not
removed
D 5965 Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater keep heat transfer
side of heat exchangers to __________. surfaces shiny and
clean
B 5966 Some diesel engines are supercharged with a slam charger
__________.
be compensated for by using a cylinder oil having
sufficient __________.
D 5969 The DC heater functions to __________. remove air from
feedwater
D 5970 The exhaust gases in a supercharged pumping action of the
two-stroke/cycle diesel engine are expelled from piston
the cylinder by __________.
B 5972 The light and medium fuels utilized in internal lubrication for pistons
combustion engines also provide a source of and rings
__________.
C 5973 The maximum lube oil temperature leaving the lube be about 180░F
C 5974 The overspeed trip device installed in some diesel spring force
engines is automatically actuated by __________.
atomization
__________.
_______. individual cams lobes
B 5978 The temperature at which the water vapor in the air saturation point
begins to condense is:
C 5980 To maintain design discharge pressure from a shaft and impeller
centrifugal pump, the design clearance must be
maintained between the __________.
A 5981 Two air compressors are provided for the starting charging the starting
air system and should be capable of __________. air containers within
one hour
A 5983 What do you call the instument that measure the bridge gauge
radial position of the crankshaft bor rotor shaft?
D 5984 What is the speed of the crankshaft in a four- 375 RPM

stroke/cycle engine when the camshaft is turning
at 750 rpm?
B 5985 When a boiler flareback occurs, you should reduce the forced draft
__________. blower speed
__________.
B 5987 When pump shaft is bent or distorted it must be: straightened by heat
B 5988 When the length of the stroke is mechanically engine fuel system
varied to suit changes in the amount of oil required
this fuel right moment, in the right quantity, to the
fuel injectors.
for non- reversing
engines

is in operation?
system?
being purified.
thrust?
C 5997 Which of the processes listed would be the most Cooling the air to a
satisfactory method to use to lower the humidity of temperature just
the air being circulated by an air conditioning above dew point.
system?
B 5998 Which type of energy conversion is associated with Kenetic
C 6000 You are standing a sea watch in the engine room fuel oil back pressure
of a steam vessel. To operate at maximum
efficiency, adjustments to the boiler combustion
control system should be made by setting the
__________.
C 6001 A broken intake valve on an operating air excessive temperature
compressor is indicated by____________. in the aftercooler

D 6003 A dirty lube oil strainer can result in __________. crankcase dilution
C 6004 A Kingsbury, or pivot shoe type thrust bearing, can for adjusting the filler
bear much greater loads per square inch of piece thickness behind
working surface than can parallel surface bearings the pivotal-shoes to
because provisions are made in the Kingsbury give a more accurate
bearing __________. fit
__________. ports
__________. I. vacuum can not be established
maintained

the __________.
side of the pump?
A 6009 Alkylbenzene ISO 32 cSt refrigerant oil is miscible R-22
and suitable to use with___________.
A 6010 An excessive pressure differential across a lube oil the strainer needs
strainer could indicate __________. cleaning
A 6012 Before lighting any burner in a cold boiler you purge the furnace with
should always __________. air
B 6014 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) requires within the space
machinery driving the fuel oil transfer and fuel oil concerned
service pumps to be fitted with a remote means of
stopping that machinery __________.
C 6015 Crankcase sweating in a refrigeration system is a stuck solenoid valve
caused by __________.
A 6017 Each receiver in a starting air system which can be is to be provided with
isolated from a relief valve __________. a suitable fusible plug
to relieve the pressure
in case of fire
A 6018 Excessive valve lash in an auxiliary diesel engine later and close sooner
will cause the valves to open __________.
the __________.
C 6021 How is an excess of turbine gland seal steam It exhausts to
remedied? atmosphere.
C 6022 If a flash-type evaporator was designed to operate the capacity will be

in seawater at 75°F, and the current seawater doubled
temperature is 50°F, without readjusting any valve
associated with this evaporator, __________.
happen? surfaces.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
auxiliary boiler can be caused by __________. electrode
D 6033 In a diesel engine, blow-by is generally the result of valve guides
worn __________.
C 6034 In a low pressure refrigeration system, excessive faulty purge system
running of the purge system generally indicates vent valve
which probable condition?
propulsion plant, the alarm sensor for low turbine side of the main
oil pressure is usually installed __________. bearings as close to
the bearings as
possible
__________. filter
C 6037 In order to recognize the amount of anchor chain white on the
paid out, specific portions of the chain are color detachable link
coded and wrapped with wire. The second shot of
the chain is painted __________.
A 6038 Increasing the compression ratio of a diesel engine increased horsepower

while maintaining the designed rate of fuel flow will
result in __________.
B 6040 Machinery driving fuel oil transfer and fuel oil within the space
service pumps must be fitted with a remote means concerned
of stopping the machinery from __________.
B 6041 Multiple concentric valve springs are often used enable research and
with diesel engine valves to __________. development of cam
contour to be
simplified
C 6042 One advantage of installing water wall tubes in a increase furnace size
boiler furnace is to __________.
B 6043 Overfiring of a hot water boiler may be caused by dirty atomizers
__________.
C 6044 Proper filtering and straining of diesel fuel is fuel oil pump will
important because the __________. overspeed if dirt is not
removed
B 6045 Rupture disk are installed for emergency purposes steam turbines
on the
__________.
B 6048 The bottom blow valve on a water-tube boiler is steam and water drum
usually attached to the __________.
D 6049 The DC heater automatic level dump valve is used divert the flow of
to __________. condensate from the
first stage heater to
the vent condenser
B 6052 The light and medium fuels utilized in internal lubrication for pistons
combustion engines also provide a source of and rings
__________.
B 6053 The maximum lube oil temperature leaving a large, be always maintained
main propulsion steam turbine bearing should at 130° F
__________.
C 6054 The overspeed trip device installed in some diesel spring force
atomization
D 6056 The purpose of the cam-actuated steam valve used rotate the element
in a boiler soot blower system, is to __________. through a
predetermined blowing
arc
D 6057 The reversing mechanism on a direct reversing bring the respective

large low-speed main propulsion diesel engine, cam under the fuel
operated by means of oil pressure, can serve to pump roller
__________.
D 6058 The temperature at which an adjustable bellows changing the position
type thermostatic valve operates is determined by of the actuating bulb
__________.
D 6059 The vapor separators installed in some distilling directing the vapor
plants consist of several rows of vertical hooked through a fine metallic
vanes which remove entrained moisture from the mesh
vapor by __________.
C 6060 To maintain design discharge pressure from a shaft and impeller
maintained between the __________.
one hour
B 6063 What do you call the instrument that measure the shafting gauge
radial position of the crankshaft or rotor shaft?

at 750 rpm?
__________.
C 6067 When preparing water-tube boilers for hydrostatic more than 100°F
testing, they shall be filled with water at not
__________.
D 6068 When the helm is turned on the navigation bridge, The pumps go to full
which of the listed actions will be the FIRST stroke.
response in the steering room on a ship equipped
with an electro-hydraulic steering gear?
for non- reversing
engines

is in operation?
system?
being purified.
thrust?
C 6077 Which of the processes listed would be the most Cooling the air to a
satisfactory method to use to lower the humidity of temperature just
the air being circulated by an air conditioning above dew point.
system?
B 6078 Which type of energy conversion is associated with Kenetic
C 6079 While your vessel is steaming at a constant rate, economizer
the alkalinity in one of the boilers is decreasing
steadily without requiring the use of extra makeup
feedwater. This condition could be caused by a
leak in the __________.
A 6080 You are operating a main propulsion diesel engine a piston about to seize
at a constant load when the jacket water
temperature begins to rise. This could be caused
by __________.
compressor is indicated by____________. in the aftercooler
C 6082 A cranked cylinder head on a diesel engine would excessive lube oil
indicated by_______________. consumption
__________. ports
__________. I. vacuum can not be established
maintained

the __________.
side of the pump?
B 6089 Airflex clutches are used to transmit power from a delay deflation of the
diesel engine to the propeller shaft. A restricted clutch being
orifice is used in the control air system of this unit disengaged
to __________.
B 6091 As engine RPM is increased from idle speed to full Compression ratio
load speed, which of the conditions listed will
decrease?
A 6093 Carbon deposits that formed on the discharge reduce discharge
valves of an air compressor are caused by oil temperatures
deterioration under high pressure. The first step in
reducing this deposits would be
to .
D 6095 Crankcase explosions in propulsion diesel engines the splashing of
result from __________. lubrication oil by the
crankshaft
A 6096 Dirty generating tube surfaces may cause higher the boiler must be
than normal superheater outlet temperatures over fired to maintain
because __________. the required rate of
steam generation
in case of fire
the __________.
B 6102 If a fire occurs in the boiler room as a result of a Notify the engineer on
leaking fuel line, you should FIRST watch
happen? surfaces.
C 6106 If the valve lash on a diesel engine is set Too little lash will
improperly, which of the following statements cause noisy operation
represents the most serious problem that can and excessive wear.
develop?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
worn __________.
B 6114 In a low pressure air compressor, the loss of adiabatic compression
volumetric efficiency normally results from in the intercooler
__________.
B 6115 In a steam propulsion plant, the primary source of main condenser
auxiliary exhaust steam is from the __________.
__________. filter
C 6117 In order to recognize the amount of anchor chain white on the
paid out, specific portions of the chain are color detachable link
coded and wrapped with wire. The second shot of
the chain is painted __________.
B 6118 Increasing the compression ratio of a diesel engine reduced efficiency

result in __________.
A 6119 Journal bearings used with modern turbine rotors permit removal of the
are manufactured in two halves in order to bearing without
__________. removing the rotor
from the turbine
B 6120 Lubrication for the main reduction gears used with oil from the main
diesel engines is usually supplied by __________. engine sump
contour to be
simplified
B 6123 Overfiring of a hot water boiler may be caused by dirty atomizers
__________.
D 6124 Proper dispersion of fuel in a diesel engine cylinder injection pressure
is dependent upon the __________.
A 6125 Rudder position is shown on the bridge by the rudder angle indicator
_____________
__________.
the vent condenser
B 6131 The glass used in a flat-type boiler water gage is asbestos gasket
protected from the hot steam and water by a/an
__________.
B 6132 The light and medium fuels utilized in diesel lubrication for the fuel
engines also provide a source of __________. injection pump
main propulsion steam turbine bearing should at 130░ F
__________.
C 6134 The overheating of the hydraulic fluid in an overload on the pump

electrohydraulic anchor windlass indicates pump motor
cavitation caused by a/an:
A 6135 The primary purpose of the heater used in a Reduce fuel oil
pressurized fuel oil system is to viscosity for proper
atomization
arc

__________.
C 6138 The TBN value of diesel engine lube oil refers to its resist changes in
ability to __________. viscosity with changes
in temperature
D 6139 The vapor separators installed in some distilling directing the vapor
plants consist of several rows of vertical hooked through a fine metallic
vanes which remove entrained moisture from the mesh
vapor by __________.
D 6140 To maintain design discharge pressure from a shaft and impeller
maintained between the
one hour
B 6142 Waste heat boilers may be equipped with drains as a means to sample
__________. stack gases for testing
B 6143 What differentiates 'system-dependent' and 'self- self-contained
contained' recovery devices in refrigeration recovery devices can
systems? only be used on large
CGC and HCFC units

at 750 rpm?
C 6146 When centrifuging heavy fuel oil, an important I only is correct
factor to consider is the __________.
I. flow rate
II. viscosity of the fuel oil
C 6147 When preparing water-tube boilers for hydrostatic more than 100░F
__________.
D 6148 When the helm is turned on the navigation bridge, The pumps go to full
which of the listed actions will be the FIRST stroke.
response in the steering room on a ship equipped
with an electro-hydraulic steering gear?
C 6149 Where diesel engine speed and clutch controls are decrease the engine
combined into one operation by a single control speed
lever, movement of the lever from the 'stop'
position to the 'ahead' position will FIRST
__________.
C 6150 Which of the combustion parameters listed is used Atomization
in a diesel engine, but NOT related to the injection
system?
B 6152 Which of the following factors determines the type Size of the gear wheel
of construction used for gear hubs in shipboard
reduction gear units?
C 6154 Which of the following statements is correct Most of the thrust
regarding axial thrust in a high pressure velocity- produced is counter
compounded turbine? balanced by the action
of a dummy piston.
thrust?
D 6156 Which of the listed materials can be used as a Silica gel
desiccant in a refrigeration system?
C 6157 Which of the problems listed would cause the Thermal expansion
discharge temperature of an R-12 refrigeration valve frozen open.
compressor to increase?
C 6158 Which type of bearing lining material is most Zinc
commonly used in modern precision split type
bearings?
feedwater. This condition could be caused by a
leak in the __________.
by __________.
compressor is indicated by _____________ in the after cooler
C 6162 A crackling noise coming from a centrifugal pump insufficient packing

casing is an indication of __________.
__________. ports
A 6166 A sequential lift, nozzle valve control bar utilizes A lifting beam
which of the following operating principles? mechanism engages
valve stems of varying
lengths.

a larger valve overlap than a naturally aspirated exhaust gases
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, in order to
increase the __________.
B 6168 According to U. S. Coast Regulations (46 CFR), year
water-tube boilers shall be hydrostatically tested on
passenger vessels every __________.
to __________.
decrease?
A 6173 Carbon deposits that form on the discharge valves reduce discharge
on an air compressor are cause by oil deterioration temperature
under high pressure. The first step in reducing
these deposits would be to_________________.
crankshaft
than normal superheater outlet temperatures overfired to maintain
steam generation
in case of fire
D 6179 Foaming in a lube oil system can cause oil overflow

__________.
A 6180 Fuel oil viscosity to the atomizer can be reduced by increasing the fuel oil
__________. heater steam supply
D 6182 If a few injector spray holes become plugged, the excessive surging at
result could be __________. governed speed
B 6183 If all of the air charge has been lost from a ship Fail to work, and the
service air receiver, the compressor mechanical drive motor will trip the
unloading system will circuit breaker as the
compressor will be
overloaded
D 6184 If R-502, which is a mixture comprised of 48.8% R- either R-22 or R-115
22 and 51.2% R-115, is recovered from a
refrigeration system, it must be placed in a
recovery tank containing ________.
B 6185 If the fuel oil temperature going to the burners is fuel service pump will
too low, the______________. lose suction
develop?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
worn __________.
B 6194 In a low pressure air compressor, the loss of adiabatic compression
volumetric efficiency normally results from in the intercooler
__________.

C 6196 In an auxiliary boiler steam and water system, the steam stop valve
highest pressure will be in the __________.
D 6197 In order to recognize the amount of anchor chain white on the
paid out, specific portions of the chain are color detachable link and
coded and wrapped with wire. The first shot of red on each link to
chain is painted __________. either side of the
detachable link
result in __________.
from the turbine
contour to be
simplified
C 6203 Overfilling a refrigerant container is extremely vapor pressure of the
dangerous because of the high pressures refrigerant
generated. The generation of pressure is
the_________.
__________.
B 6206 Some diesel engines are fitted with a thermometer overloading of
in the cooling water outlet from each cylinder. If adjacent cylinders
the cooling water temperature from an individual
cylinder begins to rise, you should suspect
__________.
C 6207 The advantages of flash-type evaporators less internal corrosion
compared to submerged-tube type evaporators because of lower brine
include _________ density
the vent condenser
D 6210 The evaporator coils: are placed in the top
of the compartment
__________.
D 6212 The life of the furnace lining can be affected by the quality of
__________. installation
main propulsion steam turbine bearing should at 130░ F
__________.
B 6214 The overheating of fuel oil in the fuel oil heaters excessive atomization
may result in __________.
C 6215 The primary purpose of the boiler internal dry pipe prevent priming and
is to __________. foaming in the boiler
drum
arc
__________.
in temperature
B 6219 The valve which is most suited for regulating the gate valve
flow through a pipeline is a __________.
C 6220 To increase the blow down of a nozzle reaction lower the nozzle ring
safety valve, __________.
C 6221 Turbulence of the compressed air charge in a ignition lag

diesel engine cylinder will increase __________.
B 6223 What differentiates 'system-dependent' and 'self- self-contained

contained' recovery devices in refrigeration recovery devices can
systems? only be used on large
CGC and HCFC units
A 6224 What is the space where the ventilation is NOT Enclosed space
functioning on around the clock basis?
B 6225 When a boiler economizer is fitted with a valved A sentinel valve is to
bypass, Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require be fitted on the
which of the following devices to be installed? superheater outlet.

factor to consider is the __________. I. flow rate
C 6227 When preparing water-tube boilers for hydrostatic more than 100░F
__________.
C 6228 When the helm demands a 20° right rudder The six-way valve
movement from an electro-hydraulic steering gear, opens.
which of the listed actions will be the FIRST action
to happen when this rudder position is attained?
__________.
A 6230 Which of the combustion parameters listed is used Fuel cam lift
system?
is in operation?
A 6233 Which of the following reaction turbine components Fixed and moving
listed converts thermal energy into kinetic energy? blades

of a dummy piston.
C 6235 Which of the following types of hydraulic pumps Lobe

would be used in a steering system?
D 6236 Which of the listed materials can be used as a Silica gel
desiccant in a refrigeration system?
C 6237 Which of the problems listed would cause the Thermal expansion
discharge temperature of an R-12 refrigeration valve frozen open.
compressor to increase?
D 6238 Which turbine blade is best suited for high pressure Pot-brazed oval
installations? shrouded type
feed water. This condition could be caused by a
leak in the __________.
by __________.
D 6241 A broken diaphragm in a thermostatic expansion return to a neutral
valve will cause the valve to . position
C 6242 A crackling noise coming from a centrifugal pump insufficient packing

casing is an indication of __________.
B 6243 A dirty intercooler on the ship service air decreased
compressor will result in __________. compression ratio
D 6244 A journal rotating in its bearing relies on at bearing bottom
hydrodynamic principles for lubrication. Under center
steady load conditions, the journal rotating in the
bearing will assume a position __________.
C 6245 A piston is at bottom dead center when it is opening the exhaust

__________. ports
A 6246 A sequential lift, nozzle valve control bar utilizes A lifting beam
which of the following operating principles? mechanism engages
valve stems of varying
lengths.

to __________.
D 6250 An excessive power loss in a straight reaction improper nozzle angle
turbine is commonly caused by __________.
decrease?
B 6252 Before installing rings on a diesel engine piston, diametrical tension
you should check the ring __________.
A 6253 Carbon deposits that form on the discharge valves reduce discharge
on an air compressor are cause by oil deterioration temperature
under high pressure. The first step in reducing
these deposits would be to_________________.
D 6254 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require unfired every four years
pressure vessels with manholes to be
hydrostatically tested __________.
crankshaft
than normal superheater outlet temperatures overfired to maintain
steam generation
D 6257 Each pressure vessel containing refrigerants, subject to annual

which may be isolated, shall be __________. (46 hyrdrostatic tests to be
CFR) performed in the
presence of a marine
inspector
C 6258 Excessive valve clearance will cause a valve to early and close early
open __________.
__________.
C 6261 How is a diaphragm type steam whistle protected High temperature
from damage due to entrained condensate? steam is used in the
whistle.
B 6262 If a feed pump failure causes the boiler water to secure the fires, steam
drop out of sight in the gage glass, the engineer stops and then add
should FIRST __________. water
B 6263 If all of the air charge has been lost from a ship fail to work, and the
unloading system will __________. circuit breaker as the
compressor will be
overloaded
D 6264 If R-502, which is a mixture comprised of 48.8% R- either R-22 or R-115

22 and 51.2% R-115, is recovered from a
refrigeration system, it must be placed in a
recovery tank containing ________.
B 6265 If the fuel oil temperature flowing to the burners is fuel service pump will
too low, the __________. lose suction
develop?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, an 11" stroke, and operating with
a 90% volumetric efficiency, what is the capacity of
this pump?
this pump?
D 6272 If your vessel burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 11.7 tons
knots, how many tons per hour will it burn at 22
knots?
B 6273 In a diesel engine, blow-by is a result of wrist pin bushings
combustion gases leaking into the crankcase past
the __________.
B 6274 In a liquid mud system, the sea valve must be a leaking sea valve
tightly secured and not leak because___________. decreases stability of
the OSV

D 6277 In order to recognize the amount of anchor chain white on the
paid out, specific portions of the chain are color detachable link and
coded and wrapped with wire. The first shot of red on each link to
chain is painted __________. either side of the
detachable link
result in __________.
from the turbine
C 6281 Movement of the pump control rack in a fuel changes the position
injection system using individual plunger-type of the fuel inlet ports
pumps __________.
D 6282 One advantage of hydraulic clutches over the power is
mechanical clutches in diesel engine installations is transmitted at a very
__________. high efficiency of 60%
C 6283 Overfilling a refrigerant container is extremely vapor pressure of the

dangerous because of the high pressures refrigerant
generated. The generation of pressure is
the_________.
__________.
__________.
C 6287 The advantages of flash type evaporators, as less internal corrosion
compared to submerged tube type evaporators, because of lower brine
include __________. density
D 6288 The bore of a diesel engine describes the length of the piston
__________. rod
B 6289 The damper in the air duct between the fan and the gate-level
boiler is usually a:
A 6290 The entry of contaminated oil in the bowl of a disk at the top through the
type centrifugal purifier is regulating tube
__________.
B 6293 The maximum allowable working pressure on a 165 psig

packaged auxiliary boiler is 200 psig. The normal
working pressure for one particular packaged
boiler is 175 psig. Which of the following safety
relief valve settings would be proper for this boiler?
drum
B 6296 The purpose of the boiler furnace corbel is to I only

__________.
I. protect the water drum from direct flame

impingement
II. support the furnace wall
A 6297 The reversing cams of some four-stroke/cycle sliding the camshaft

diesel engines are brought into position by along its axis
__________.
in temperature
B 6299 The valve which is most suited for regulating the gate valve
flow through a pipeline is a __________.
D 6300 To handle a 288,000 BTU load of cooling, if the 3 ton compressor
cooling is to be done in 4 hours you will need a:
B 6303 What determines the number of events occurring in Crankshaft revolution

a cycle of operation in an internal combustion
engine?
A 6304 What is the significance of pinion deflection in the Pinion deflection

operation of reduction gears? causes unequal tooth
loading.

bypass, Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require be fitted to a by-
which of the following devices to be installed? passed economizer.

factor to consider is the __________. I. flow rate
A 6307 When preparing to light off a cold boiler, the fuel oil heated sufficiently for
should be re-circulated until it is __________. proper atomization
C 6308 When the helm demands a 20° right rudder The six-way valve
movement from an electro-hydraulic steering gear, opens.
which of the listed actions will be the FIRST action
to happen when this rudder position is attained?
__________.
system?
is in operation?
listed converts thermal energy into kinetic energy? blades

of a dummy piston.
C 6315 Which of the following types of hydraulic pumps Lobe

would be used in a steering system?
A 6316 Which of the listed items should be secured before Electric power and
performing any maintenance on a solenoid starting air
operated air start valve?
D 6317 Which of the problems listed will reduce boiler Using worn sprayer
efficiency? plates.
A 6319 While vacuum is being raised on the main unit and ensure the
the turbine warmed, condensate is re-circulated to condensation of air
the main condenser to __________. ejector steam
C 6320 You are operating a 16-cylinder diesel engine at Reduce engine load.
75% load, turning 900 RPM. All exhaust
temperatures are between 900°F and 950°F,
except the #3 cylinder, with an indicated reading of
750°F. All fuel rack settings are between 21 and
22 millimeters, with
C 6321 A bright shiny appearance of the sealing surfaces combustion gas blow-
on diesel engine compression rings indicates by
__________.
D 6322 A cracked diaphragm in a thermostatic expansion return to a neutral
valve will cause the valve to __________. position
B 6323 A dirty intercooler on the ship service air decreased
compressor will result in __________. compression ratio
D 6324 A journal rotating in its bearing relies on at bearing bottom
hydrodynamic principles for lubrication. Under center
steady load conditions, the journal rotating in the
bearing will assume a position __________.

__________. ports
A 6326 A sequential lift, nozzle valve control bar on a turbo A lifting beam
generator, utilizes which of the following operating mechanism engages
principles? nozzle valve stems of
varying lengths.

D 6329 Air-conditioning ductwork begins in the large mixing Intake vapor
chamber called_____________.
C 6331 As compared with a typical front fired boiler, which No division tube wall
of the listed conditions represents an advantage of separating the
a top fired boiler? convection and radiant
sections of the furnace
is ever required.

A 6333 Carbon deposits on the diffuser and register throat interfere with air flow
ring of a burner __________. around the burner
D 6334 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require unfired every 4 years
A 6335 Crankcase explosion relief valves should be of the return seating type
__________.
C 6336 Dirt lodged on the nozzle valve seat of a fuel erosion and cratering
injection nozzle will cause __________. of the nozzle orifices
D 6337 Each pressure vessel containing refrigerants, subject to annual

which may be isolated, shall be __________. (46 hyrdrostatic tests to be
CFR) performed in the
presence of a marine
inspector
open __________.
__________.
whistle.
B 6343 If all of the air charge has been lost from a ship fail to work, and the
unloading system will __________. circuit breaker as the
compressor will be
overloaded
C 6344 If poor combustion occurs in an auxiliary boiler due reset the pressure limit
to an air damper linkage being out of adjustment, controls
you would adjust the linkage and then
__________.
C 6346 If the turbocharger of a four-stroke/cycle diesel Intake manifold
engine fails to operate properly, which of the pressure will be high.
following statements best describes the probable
effect?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, an 11" stroke, and operating with
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
B 6353 In a diesel engine, blow-by __________. increases exhaust
back pressure
B 6354 In a liquid mud system, the sea valve must be a leaking sea valve
tightly secured and not leak because___________. decreases stability of
the OSV
B 6355 In a steam assist fuel oil atomizer, the steam design boiler load
pressure is higher than the oil pressure at
__________.
A 6357 In order to recognize the amount of anchor chain number 1 and 2 shots
paid out, specific portions of the chain are color of chain
coded and wrapped with wire. A red painted
detachable line would be found between the
__________.
result in __________.
D 6359 Journal bearings are usually lubricated by the Splash
_____ system
D 6360 Lubrication for modern air compressor is supplied a gravity feed
by:
pumps __________.
D 6363 Overcharging an air-cooled refrigeration system will relief valve to lift

cause the __________.
B 6364 Proper bracing and support of the boiler safety prevent condensate
valve escape piping is necessary to __________. from accumulating in
lines
C 6365 Rudder motion is prevented from exceeding the return springs
movement of the steering wheel by the
________________
__________.
C 6367 The advantages of flash type evaporators, as less internal corrosion
compared to submerged tube type evaporators, because of lower brine
include __________. density
__________. rod
B 6369 The damper in the air duct between the fan and the gate-level
boiler is usually a:
C 6370 The entrance of water into the main propulsion lube the flash point of the
oil system is undesirable because __________. lube oil is raised to a
dangerously high
level
B 6371 The gland exhaust fan draws steam and non- atmospheric drain tank
condensable vapors from the gland exhaust
condenser and discharges to the __________.

drum

__________. I. protect the water drum from direct
flame impingement II. support the furnace wall

__________.
C 6378 The tail shaft of an ocean going vessel is usually spring bearings
supported by the __________.
C 6379 The valve stem expansion associated with engine valve springs
warm-up is allowed for by the __________.
B 6380 To handle a 288,000 BTU load of cooling, if the 1 ton compressor

cooling is to be done in 12 hours you will need a:

D 6382 Warping of superheater screen tubes can be high superheater

caused by __________. temperatures

engine?

loading.

bypass, Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require be fitted to a by-
which of the following devices to be installed? passed economizer.
A 6386 When calculating the indicated power developed in 4500 kg-meters per
a diesel engine cylinder, 1 horsepower is minute = 1 HP
equivalent to "33,000 foot-pounds per minute".
What conversion factor would be used if the values
are based on metric "kilogram-meters per minute"?
A 6387 When preparing to light off a cold boiler, the fuel oil heated enough for fine
should be recirculated until it is __________. atomization
B 6388 When the helm angle position is changed, the I only
series of corresponding events of the steering gear
will include __________. I. rate of steering gear
ram movement will be proportional to amount of
helm angle input II. degree of tilting plate (box)
angl
A 6389 Where can the ship speed be controlled without the propeller pitch
increasing or decreasing the main engine
revolution?
system?
C 6392 Which of the following enables a Kingsbury, or any The thickness of the
pivot shoe type thrust bearing, to bear a much filler piece behind the
greater load per square inch of working surface pivotal-shoes is
than parallel surface bearings? adjusted to obtain a
more accurate fit.
listed converts thermal energy into kinetic energy. blades
C 6394 Which of the following statements is correct A large change of

regarding an oil with a high viscosity index? viscosity occurs with a
minor change in
temperature.
A 6395 Which of the following types of feedwater Thermomechanical
regulators is commonly used with a water-tube,
natural circulation, auxiliary boiler?
A 6396 Which of the listed items should be secured before Electric power
performing any maintenance on a solenoid
operated air start valve?
efficiency? plates.
the turbine warmed, condensate is recirculated to condensation of air
__________.
D 6402 A cracked diaphragm in a thermostatic expansion return to a neutral
valve will cause the valve to __________. position
B 6403 A dirty intercooler on an air compressor will damage to the

cause_____________. unloader
B 6404 A hydrazine test is conducted on boiler water to sulfates
check for:
__________. ports
B 6406 A sectional (sinuous) header boiler is classified as Bent tube
which of the listed boiler types?
B 6407 A turbocharged, eight cylinder, two-stroke/cycle 5160.31 cubic inches;
diesel engine has a swept volume of 5160.31 cubic 14.92 : 1
inches, a 9 1/16 inch bore, 10 inch stroke, and a
compression ratio of 14.5 : 1. If during an
overhaul, each cylinder head is to be trued by
milling off .0
C 6408 According to U. S. Coast Guard Regulations (46 a week

CFR), internal combustion engine driven
emergency generators shall be operated under
load for at least two hours at least once
__________.
C 6409 Air trapped within the main condenser shell is decrease the turbine
harmful because it will __________. exhaust steam
temperature
is ever required.

__________.
B 6417 Dust covers or plugs must be placed on all dry maintain good
material fill and discharge lines P-tanks to seamanship
__________.
open __________.
D 6419 Foaming in a boiler can be caused by __________. high total solids
A 6420 Fuel oil transfer systems used onboard diesel two fuel oil transfer
propelled vessels are required to have pumps provided where
__________. one is to be
independent of the
main engine

whistle.
C 6423 If air at 95°F dry bulb temperature and 50% relative cooling only
humidity is conditioned to 75°F dry bulb
temperature and 50% relative humidity, it is an
__________.
D 6426 If the turbocharger failed on an auxiliary four cycle Full power cannot be
diesel engine, which of the following conditions developed.
would probably occur?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 9" stroke, and operating at a
this pump?
pump making 160 strokes/minute, with a7"
this pump?
C 6432 If your vessel burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 11.7 tons
knots?
back pressure
D 6434 In a large, slow-speed, main propulsion diesel Bed plate

engine, which of the parts listed is under tension
when the engine is running?
__________.
B 6436 In an automatically fired boiler, the steam pressure steam drum water
regulator controls the supply of fuel oil to the level
burners by responding to variations in the
__________.
A 6437 In order to recognize the amount of anchor chain number 1 and 2 shots
paid out, specific portions of the chain are color of chain
coded and wrapped with wire. A red painted
detachable line would be found between the
__________.
result in __________.
A 6439 Jacket water heaters are used on diesel engines to help the engine start
__________. easier in cold weather
B 6440 Lubricating systems for diesel engines are usually crankpin journals
designed to first provide a supply of lube oil to the
engines __________.
pumps __________.
D 6443 Overcharging an air-cooled refrigeration system will relief valve to lift

cause the __________.
lines
__________.
C 6446 Some diesel engines are fitted with a thermometer increased blow-by in
in the cooling water outlet from each cylinder. If all cylinders
the cooling water temperature from all cylinders
begins to rise above normal, you should suspect
__________.
D 6447 The advantage of installing water wall tubes in a increase the flow of
boiler furnace is to __________. gases through the
furnace
__________. rod
C 6449 The daily inspection of an operating auxiliary boiler lifting of all safety
should include __________. valves
C 6450 The entrance of water into the main propulsion lube the flash point of the
oil system is undesirable because __________. lube oil is raised to a
dangerously high
level
B 6451 The gland exhaust fan draws steam and atmospheric drain tank
noncondensable vapors from the gland exhaust
C 6452 The leveling plates in a Kingsbury thrust bearing lock wires
are held in position by __________.
C 6454 The over speeding of the diesel engine driving an low voltage trip to trip
electric generator could cause __________.
D 6455 The primary purpose of screen tubes installed in a act as internal
marine boiler is to __________. downcomers
__________. I. protect the water drum from direct
flame impingement II. support the furnace wall

__________.
C 6458 The tail shaft of an ocean going vessel is usually spring bearings
supported by the __________.
B 6460 to handle 144,000 BTU load of cooloing, if the 2 ton compressor

cooling is to be done in 12 hours, you will need
diesel engine cylinder increases __________.

engine?

loading.
B 6465 When a body is acted on by a load which in its Tensile stress

length is called
A 6467 When preparing to light off a cold boiler, the fuel oil heated enough for fine
should be recirculated until it is __________. atomization
B 6468 When the helm angle position is changed, the I only

series of corresponding events of the steering gear
will include __________. I. rate of steering gear
ram movement will be proportional to amount of
helm angle input II. degree of tilting plate (box)
angl
B 6469 Where auxiliary steam supply is not used in the air operated air
process of maintaining vacuum in a distilling unit, ejectors
the vacuum is usually attained by __________.
system?
B 6471 Which of the following actions should be taken to Increase the
reestablish a 'blown' air ejector loop seal? condensate flow
through the air ejector.
more accurate fit.
C 6474 Which of the following statements is correct A large change of

regarding an oil with a high viscosity index? viscosity occurs with a
minor change in
temperature.
A 6475 Which of the following types of feedwater Thermomechanical
D 6476 Which of the listed items are the two most Steam inlet pressure
commonly used opposing forces involved in the and pump discharge
operation of a constant pressure feed pump pressure.
governor?
efficiency? plates.
D 6478 Which test(s) are normally required to be I only

performed on a propulsion boiler during an annual
inspection? I. An accumulation test II. An
evaporation rate test
the turbine warmed, condensate is recirculated to condensation of air
__________.
C 6482 A cracked cylinder head on a diesel engine may be excessive lube oil
indicated by __________. consumption

D 6484 A hydraulic fluid flow control circuit, controlling metered-in circuit
linear actuator speed, with the pump operating
below maximum operating pressure is known as
the __________.
B 6485 A piston in a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine makes crankshaft revolution
four strokes during each __________.
milling off .0

__________.
harmful because it will __________. exhaust steam
temperature
C 6490 An excessive charge of refrigerant in an air-cooled oil foaming in the
refrigeration system can cause __________. compressor
is ever required.
A 6492 Before giving a boiler a surface blow, you raise the water level 2
should_________________. or 3 inches above
normal
__________.
B 6497 Dust covers or plugs must be placed on all dry maintain good
material fill and discharge lines P-tanks to seamanship
__________.
D 6498 Excessive thrust bearing wear in a main propulsion rubbing noises when
turbine rotor should FIRST become apparent by jacking over the main
__________. unit
__________. one is to be
independent of the
main engine
D 6501 How does the viscosity of fluid being pumped affect it cannot handle fluids
the operation of a gear pump? viscous than
lubricating oil
C 6502 If a diesel engine's exhaust temperature is too light of a load

abnormally high, the cause could be __________.
C 6503 If air at 95°F dry bulb temperature and 50% relative cooling only
humidity is conditioned to 75°F dry bulb
temperature and 50% relative humidity, it is an
__________.
C 6505 If the foundation bolts of a reciprocating air The drive belts will
compressor are loose, which of the conditions squeal
below will occur?
D 6506 If the thermal bulb of an expansion valve is increase the capacity
incorrectly placed at the center of the coil instead of of the coil
the end, it will __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 9" stroke, and operating at a
this pump?
pump making 160 strokes/minute, with a7"
this pump?
knots?
back pressure

__________.
__________.
D 6517 In order to properly remove air from the casing of a positive head
centrifugal pump when starting, the pump should
have a __________.
result in __________.
engines __________.
B 6521 Motor vessels usually have independent lube oil coolers are not
systems for main engine and main reduction gears needed for the gear
because __________. system
A 6522 One advantage of electromagnetic slip couplings is torsional vibrations are

__________. reduced
B 6523 Over pressurization of an air compressor aftercooler relief valve

intercooler is prevented by the __________.
lines
__________.
__________.
furnace
B 6528 The bore of a diesel engine cylinder describes the swept volume of the
_____________ cylinder
B 6530 The entire unit which houses the burner, air scoop, burner assembly
air doors and bladed cone is correctly called the
__________.
B 6531 The gland exhaust fan draws steam and atmospheric drain tank
noncondensable vapors from the gland exhaust
B 6533 The maximum allowable working pressure of a 1050 psig (7340 kPa)
particular boiler is 1050 psig (7340 kPa). The
hydrostatic test pressure to be used during the
Coast Guard required quadrennial inspection will
be __________.
D 6534 The over speed tripping device installed on an pneumatic force
__________.
D 6536 The purpose of the boiler drum air cock is admit air when the
to_________________. boiler is being emptied
B 6537 The result of a low alkaline boiler water, the scale

presence of free oxygen or both may result in:
B 6538 The surging that occurs in a centrifugal air low pressure in the
conditioning compressor is a result of __________. condenser
D 6540 To handle a288,000 BTU load of cooling, I the 3 ton compressor

cooling is to be done in 4 hours ,you will need:
B 6543 What determines the minimum feed-water inlet temperature of steam

temperature to a boiler economizer? leaving system
B 6544 What is the short term replacement for R-11 R-22

refrigerant, used in low pressure chillers?
D 6545 Whay may cause a lube oil pump boils to build up Bypass valve closed
discharge pressure?
C 6547 When preparing to light off a cold boiler equipped directly to the fuel oil
with a return flow fuel oil system, the re-circulating heater inlet for further
valve directs the flow of oil __________. warm-up
A 6548 When the helm angle position is changed in the I only

wheel house, a series of corresponding events of
the steering gear will occur and include the
following: I. The length of time the steering gear
pump remains on stroke is proportional to helm
angle input
B 6549 Where auxiliary steam supply is not used in the air operated air
process of maintaining vacuum in a distilling unit, ejectors
the vacuum is usually attained by __________.

system?
more accurate fit.
D 6554 Which of the following statements is correct At zero load the intake
regarding a turbocharged four-stroke/cycle diesel manifold pressure is
generator? greater than the
exhaust manifold
pressure.
A 6555 Which of the following types of feed water Thermo mechanical
operation of a constant pressure feed pump pressure.
governor?
C 6557 Which of the problems listed will occur when the Hairline fractures
economizer temperature is below the acid dew
point of the flue gases?
D 6558 Which test(s) are normally required to be I only
performed on a propulsion boiler during an annual
inspection? I. An accumulation test II. An
evaporation rate test
B 6559 While underway, which of the following would be Manually trip the over
the FIRST step in reversing a direct reversing speed device.
large, low-speed, main propulsion, diesel engine?
A 6560 You are installing new piston rings on a single point of minimum
acting diesel engine piston. To check the ring gap cylinder wear
clearance, the rings should be placed at the
__________.
B 6561 A bridge gage is used to measure __________. blade tip leakage

D 6564 A hydraulic fluid flow control circuit, controlling metered-in circuit
linear actuator speed, with the pump operating
below maximum operating pressure is known as
the __________.
milling off .0

__________.
detrimental because it will __________. exhaust steam
temperature
C 6570 An excessive charge of refrigerant in an air-cooled oil foaming in the
refrigeration system can cause __________. compressor
C 6571 As applied to diesel engine operation, it is the drooping

disturbance or agitation of the sprayed fuel oil and
the air within the combustion chamber or cylinder
A 6572 Before giving a boiler a surface blow, you should raise the water level 2
__________. or 3 inches above
normal
C 6573 Carbon deposits on the boiler burner throat ring is too much excess
usually caused by __________. combustion air
D 6574 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the 190°F (87.8°C)
temperature of the water leaving an oil fired, cast
iron, low pressure, hot water heating boiler must
A 6575 Crank web deflection readings will give a positive worn main bearing
indication of __________. journals
D 6576 Dirt in a fuel oil system of a diesel engine can damage to strainers
cause __________.
A 6577 During which of the listed piston strokes of a four- Intake stroke
stroke/cycle diesel engine, is the piston moving
downward?
__________. unit
__________. one is to be
independent of the
main engine
A 6581 How does the viscosity of a fluid being pumped The viscosity of the
affect the operation of a spur gear pump? fluid is relatively
unimportant in the
pump operation.
B 6583 If a water-tube boiler tube has sagged and must be quick burnout of that
plugged, a hole must be made in the tube wall to tube
prevent __________.
C 6584 If passive recovery is used on a refrigeration unit high side only
with a non-operating compressor, the recovery
should be made through____________.
C 6585 If the foundation bolts of a reciprocating air The drive belts will
compressor are loose, which of the conditions squeal
below will occur?
D 6586 If the thermal bulb of an expansion valve is increase the capacity
incorrectly placed at the center of the coil instead of of the coil
the end, it will __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 6592 If your vessel burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 12.8 tons
knots?
A 6593 In a diesel engine, an integral liner is one in which I only
the cooling water __________.
I. flows through the cylinder liner jackets

II. touches the outer side of the liner
B 6595 In a steam assist atomizer, the fuel oil/steam mix tangential slots
takes place entirely within the __________.
__________.
D 6597 In order to properly remove air from the casing of a positive head
centrifugal pump when starting, the pump should
have a __________.
result in __________.
engines __________.
A 6602 One advantage of dry cylinder liners used in a absence of water seal
diesel engine is the __________. rings
B 6603 Over pressurization of an air compressor aftercooler relief valve

intercooler is prevented by the __________.
B 6604 Proper atomization of fuel in diesel engine affect the injection
combustion chambers will __________. pressure
C 6605 Rows of tubes installed along the walls, floor, and screen tubes
roof of the furnace are called __________.
__________.
furnace
__________. cylinder
__________.
D 6611 The generating tubes in an operating boiler will evaporation
overheat and possibly fail when the boiler reaches
the end point of __________.
be __________.
B 6614 The over speed trip installed on most diesel water supply
engines will stop the engine by shutting off the
__________.
D 6616 The purpose of the boiler drum air cock is admit air when the
to_________________. boiler is being emptied
D 6617 The required number of pounds of steam overload capacity for

generated per hour to develop contract shaft each boiler
horsepower and maintain the specified pressures
and temperatures in the plant, when divided by the
number of installed boilers, will give the
__________.
B 6618 The surging that occurs in a centrifugal air low pressure in the
conditioning compressor is a result of __________. condenser
C 6619 The valve opening sequence for bar-lift nozzle the turbine idle speed
control valves in a marine steam turbine is
determined by __________.
C 6620 To guarantee that a reduction gear bearing is lube oil pressure to the
receiving proper oil supply, you should check the bearing
__________.
C 6622 Visual inspection of chrome-plated piston has a crown-face
compression rings reveals a black ring face at the
position of the cylinder liner ports. This condition
indicates a ring which __________.
B 6623 What could result in fuel oil having a low octane improved cold weather
rating? starting
B 6624 What is the short term replacement for R-11 R-22
refrigerant, used in low pressure chillers?
C 6625 What you should use to determine the main depth micrometer
bearing clearances in a propulsion diesel engine?
A 6626 When burning fuel oil in a boiler, a high CO2 more heat is liberated
content is desired in the stack gas because by the production of
__________. CO2 than CO
with a return flow fuel oil system, the recirculating heater inlet for further
A 6628 When the helm angle position is changed in the I only

wheel house, a series of corresponding events of
the steering gear will occur and include the
following: I. The length of time the steering gear
pump remains on stroke is proportional to helm
angle input
D 6629 Where are moisture shields located in a main Around throttle valve
propulsion steam turbine? stems
C 6630 Which of the Coast Guard publications listed Rules and Regulations
contain the information regarding allowable repairs for Cargo and
to boilers installed on cargo vessels? Miscellaneous Vessels

A 6632 Which of the following effects will excessively cold The engine will crank
lube oil have on the operation of a diesel engine? slowly and may fail to
start.
exhaust manifold
pressure.
B 6635 Which of the following types of bearings is Rigidly mounted
designed to limit end movement and carry loads reduction gear bearing
applied in the same direction as the shaft axis?
operation of a constant pressure boiler feed pump pressure.
governor?
B 6638 Which term describes piston pins having bearing Stationary
surfaces in both the piston bosses and connecting
rod eye?
B 6639 While underway, which of the following would be Manually trip the
the FIRST step in reversing a direct reversing overspeed device.
D 6640 Wristpin bearings are difficult to lubricate because their free-floating

of their oscillating motion and __________. design

B 6643 A dirty intercooler on an air compressor will cause damage to the

__________. unloader operating
diaphragm
A 6644 A hole should be made in the sagged tube pressure buildup in the
occurring in a water-tube boiler, prior to plugging tube
the tube to prevent a __________.
B 6646 A sectional (sinuous) header boiler is classified as bent tube type
a/an __________.
B 6647 A turbocharged diesel engine will have an intake constantly decreasing
manifold pressure __________. as engine load
increases
B 6648 According to regulations (46 CFR), who may grant Officer in Charge,
an extension of the tailshaft examination interval? Marine Inspection
office
D 6649 Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering an improper rudder

system would be indicated by __________. response
C 6650 An excessive amount of water is prevented from propeller hub

entering a vessel using a water lubricated stern
tube bearing by the use of the __________.
B 6651 As an operating engineer, which action should you clean all duplex oil
normally take during each watch when the auxiliary strainers
boiler is operating?
normal
D 6654 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the 190░F (87.8░C)
cause __________.
downward?
__________. unit
A 6659 Foaming and moisture carryover in a boiler can be excessive amount of
caused by an __________. dissolved solids in the
boiler water
D 6660 Fuel oil strainers should be made of __________. I only
I. copper
II. Brass
A 6661 How does the viscosity of a fluid being pumped The viscosity of the
affect the operation of a spur gear pump? fluid is relatively
unimportant in the
pump operation.
prevent __________.
C 6664 If passive recovery is used on a refrigeration unit high side only
with a non-operating compressor, the recovery
should be made through____________.
C 6665 If the foundation bolts for a reciprocating air drive belts will squeal
compressor are loose, what will be the result?
C 6666 If the thermal bulb becomes loose on the an electrical short
evaporator coils, it will cause:
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
the cooling water __________. I. flows through
the cylinder liner jackets II. touches the outer side
of the liner
D 6674 In a large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel Increase fuel injection
engine, if the injectors have formed carbon around pressure.
the nozzle holes, which of the following would help
avoid further buildup?
C 6676 In an automatically fired boiler, increasing the increase in the quality
temperature of the feedwater entering the steam of superheated steam
drum will ultimately result in a/an __________.
B 6677 In order to prevent salt water contamination of the spray caps

distillate in a flash-type evaporator, it is important to
provide a positive seal around the __________.

result in __________.
D 6679 Its purpose is to circulate the water in the boiler Evaporator
while lighting off raising stem:
C 6680 Lubricating oil viscosity in an operating diesel increasing cooling
engine can be reduced by __________. water flow
D 6682 One advantage of dry cylinder liners used in a lower thermal

diesel engine is the __________. expansion rate over
wet liners
B 6683 Over firing of a hot water boiler may be caused by dirty atomizers
__________.
A 6686 Some diesel engines are equipped with a Roots- more air to combine
type blower to provide __________. with the fuel
A 6687 The advantage of a counterflow fuel oil heater, as produces a higher oil
compared to a parallel flow fuel oil heater, is that temperature at any
the counterflow heater __________. given steam
temperature
C 6689 The cylinders and intercoolers of most low water
pressure air compressors are cooled by
__________.
__________.
D 6692 The level of the drain inspection tank continually proper heating of the
decreases after steam is admitted to a double fluid
bottom tank fuel oil heating coil. You can expect
__________.
be __________.
C 6694 The over speed trip device installed on aauxilliary spring force
turbime is actuated by:
D 6695 The primary purpose of refractory mortar is to seal brickwork joints
__________.
D 6696 The purpose of the boiler drum air cock is to admit air when the
__________. boiler is being emptied

__________.
C 6698 The superheater vents should always be open blowing down the
when __________. boiler
C 6700 To guarantee that a reduction gear bearing is lube oil temperature at

receiving proper oil supply, you should check the the cooler outlet
__________.
B 6701 Turbulence is created in the cylinders of a diesel obtain injection lag
engine to __________.
A 6702 Visual inspection of a fuel injector valve, removed valve leakage
during overhaul, shows heat discoloration of the
lower end of the valve. This is indicative of
__________.
A 6703 What could cause the bypass valve in a full-flow Clogged filter element
lubrication system to open?
D 6704 What is the refrigerant in the lithium bromide cycle lithium bromide
absorption system ?
D 6705 What would you do before giving a boiler a "bottom decrease the steam
blow"? pressure
__________. CO2 than CO
with a return flow fuel oil system, the recirculating heater inlet for further
A 6708 When the flow of oil admitted to a disk-type The oil will discharged
centrifugal purifier is in excess of its designed through the heavy
capacity, which of the following conditions will phase discharge port.
usually occur?
A 6711 Which of the following actions should be taken if Correct the cause of
during a routine maintenance inspection of a the scoring and repair
centrifugal pump, localized scoring on a pump shaft the sleeve or replace
sleeve is detected? with a new one.
start.
D 6713 Which of the following procedures should be Lubrication to the

carried out when a large, low-speed, diesel engine defective cylinder
is operated with one cylinder secured? should be increased.
exhaust manifold
pressure.
B 6715 Which of the following types of bearings is Rigidly mounted
designed to limit end movement and carry loads reduction gear beating
applied in the same direction as the shaft axis?
A 6716 Which of the listed governor operating Zero speed droop
characteristics is considered to be isochronous?
rod eye?
B 6719 While underway, which of the following would be Manually trip the
the FIRST step in reversing a direct reversing overspeed device.


B 6722 A cracked cylinder head in an operating engine a steady flow of water
may be indicated by __________. from the expansion
tank vent
__________. unloader operating
diaphragm
D 6725 A pilot-operated, main air starting valve begins an increase in the
leaking in one cylinder while the engine is exhaust temperature
operating. This malfunction is indicated by reading for that
a/an __________.
increases
B 6728 According to regulations (46 CFR), who may grant Officer in Charge,
an extension of the tailshaft examination interval? Marine Inspection
office

C 6730 An excessive amount of water is prevented from propeller hub

entering a vessel using a water lubricated stern
tube bearing by the use of the __________.
B 6731 As an operating engineer, which action should you clean all duplex oil
normally take during each watch when he auxiliary strainers
boiler is operating?
normal
D 6734 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the 190░F (87.8░C)
cause __________.
downward?
B 6738 Excessive soot deposits on the heating surfaces of decreased fuel oil and
a boiler uncontrolled interdeck superheater would air requirements
be indicated by __________.
boiler water
D 6740 Fuel oil solenoid valves at the burner fronts should permit the operator to
be of the manual reset type to __________. secure each burner
during a blackout
B 6741 How does a refrigeration solenoid valve differ from A solenoid valve can
a modulating valve? only be installed in
liquid lines.
D 6742 If a diesel engine, with an electric starter, cranks low lube oil viscosity
very slowly after repeated attempts to start, the
cause could be __________.
prevent __________.
C 6744 If over a period of weeks the air-box pressure of a open air-box drains
turbocharged, diesel engine, operating at full load,
appears to be dropping off, the cause can be
__________.
compressor are loose, what will be the result?
D 6746 If the theoretical quantity of dry air required to burn 14.44 pounds
one pound of fuel oil is 13.75 pounds, what will be
the weight of the air necessary to burn one pound
of fuel to operate a boiler at 20% excess air?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, and a 10" stroke at an 80%
pump?
this pump?
knots?
the cooling water __________. I. flows through
the cylinder liner jackets II. touches the outer side
of the liner
D 6754 In a large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel Increase fuel injection
engine, if the injectors have formed carbon around pressure.
the nozzle holes, which of the following would help
avoid further buildup?
temperature of the feedwater entering the steam of superheated steam
B 6757 In order to prevent salt water contamination of the spray caps
distillate in a flash-type evaporator, it is important to
provide a positive seal around the __________.
D 6758 Increasing the blowdown of a boiler nozzle reaction increasing the valve
safety valve is normally accomplished by spring compression
__________.
D 6759 Its purpose is to circulate the water in the boiler evaporation
while lighting off raising steam:
D 6761 Most type(s) of microbiological growths in fuel are bacteria
__________.
A 6763 Opposed piston diesel engines are classified as two-stroke/cycle single

__________. acting
A 6767 The advantage of a counterflow fuel oil heater, as produces a higher oil
the counterflow heater __________. given steam
temperature
C 6769 The cylinders and intercoolers of most low water
pressure air compressors are cooled by
__________.
C 6770 The end products of reactions occurring when makeup feed
boiler water is chemically treated, remain in the
boiler and increase the need for __________.
__________.
B 6773 The MAWP of a boiler is 900 psi and the normal 825 psi
drop across the superheater is 20 psi. If the
superheater safety valve is set to lift at 825 psi,
what are the minimum settings of the drum safety
valves allowed by Coast Guard Regulations (46
CFR)?
C 6774 The over speed trip device installed in some diesel spring force

__________.

__________.
__________.
engine to __________.
__________.
A 6784 What is the recommended heating temperature of 85°C
fuel oils before changing over:
B 6785 What would happen if the expansion valve were back pressure would
closed? drop and frost would
form on the cylinders
__________. CO2 than CO
A 6787 When preparing to hydrostatically test water-tube fill the boiler with water
boilers, you should __________. not less than 70°F
(21.1°C), nor more
than 160°F (71.1°C)
usually occur?
A 6791 Which of the following actions should be taken if Correct the cause of
during a routine maintenance inspection of a the scoring and repair
centrifugal pump, localized scoring on a pump shaft the sleeve or replace
sleeve is detected? with a new one.
start.

D 6794 Which of the following statements is correct for the An alarm device with
design and installation of diesel engine cooling audible and visible
water systems? signals is required for
all cooling water
systems.
A 6795 Which of the following types of bearings are used Babbitt lined split shell
for the reduction gears in a marine steam turbine
installation?
C 6796 Which of the listed governor characteristics will Sensitivity
determine the final load sharing relationship
between paralleled diesel generators?
B 6797 Which of the problems listed represents the major Lube oil passing
difficulty encountered with thermal expansion valve through the system.
operation?

rod eye?
B 6799 While underway, vacuum in the main condenser is suction drawn by the
primarily caused by the __________. condensate pump
D 6801 A bridge gage is normally used to determine bearing oil clearance

turbine __________.
tank vent
_________ unloader
a/an __________.
increases
C 6808 According to Coast Guard regulations, keel cooler required on all vessels
installations are __________. of less than 150 gross
tons

B 6810 An excess pressure governor would normally be main circulator pump

used on a __________.
B 6811 As a watchstander you should know that some An orifice
auxiliaries are not designed to handle steam at
boiler pressure. Which of the devices listed is
usually fitted in the branch line to deliver steam at
the correct pressure?
A 6812 Before giving a boiler a surface blow, you must open the skin valve on
__________. the blow down line
B 6813 Carbon deposits in a fuel oil heater are caused by low fuel oil
__________. temperature
C 6814 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the pre-purge period for
programming control sequence for auxiliary boiler one complete change
operation to include __________. of air
D 6815 Cracking of a diesel piston crown can result from early injection timing
__________.
C 6816 Dirt and/or metallic particles in a reduction gear Uniform polishing of

lubricating oil system may cause which of the the journals.
following problems to occur?
A 6817 During unsafe firing conditions in a large automatic limit controls
auxiliary boiler, various control actuators are
interlocked with the burner circuit to prevent start-
up, in addition to safety shutdown. These controls
are referred to as __________.
boiler water
during a blackout
B 6821 How does a refrigeration solenoid valve differ from A solenoid valve can
a modulating valve? only be installed in
liquid lines.
D 6823 If a vessel is steaming at a steady rate, and the open the feed water
water level has dropped out of sight in the boiler bypass regulator
gage glass, the FIRST corrective action should be
to __________.
__________.
compressor are loose, what is the result?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, and a 10" stroke at an 80%
pump?
this pump?
knots?
A 6833 In a diesel engine, after ignition of the fuel occurs, volume
but before the piston reaches TDC, there is little
change in the cylinder __________.
C 6834 In a large, low-speed diesel engine the clearance build up the piston
between the piston crown and cylinder head is crown by metal
found to be excessive. In order to correct for this, spraying
C 6835 In a steadily steaming boiler, carryover is indicated inability to maintain

by a/an __________. boiler chemistry

temperature of the feed water entering the steam of superheated steam
A 6837 In order to prevent overheating of the packing in the gland is properly
the stern tube stuffing box, __________. adjusted to permit a
slight leakage of sea
water
D 6838 Increasing the blowdown of a boiler nozzle reaction increasing the valve
safety valve is normally accomplished by spring compression
__________.
D 6839 Its purpose is to balance the rotation and have insert bearing
attachment for the clutch assembly:
__________.
wet liners
__________. acting
A 6844 Propeller shaft Kingsbury thrust bearings are I only
normally lubricated by __________. I. a totally
flooded housing II. oil spray on collar and shoes
D 6845 Row of tubes installed along the walls floor and downcomers
roof of the furnace are called
A 6847 The advantage of a counter flow fuel oil heater, as produces a higher oil
the counter flow heater __________. given steam
temperature
A 6848 The booster compressor of a two-stage Intercooler and main
refrigeration system is located between the: compressor
B 6849 The cylinder which forms the cylinder wall and dry
inside of the water jacket is called a ____________
liner.
C 6851 The general purpose of a heat exchanger is to eliminate hot air from
__________. the condenser
__________.
superheater safety valve is set to lift at 825 psi,
what are the minimum settings of the drum safety
valves allowed by Coast Guard Regulations (46
CFR)?
B 6854 The output volume of a positive fixed displacement changing the angle of
pump can be changed only by __________. the tilting plate

__________.
B 6857 The required amount in the change of speed speed droop

necessary before a governor will make a corrective
movement is known as __________.
A 6859 The valve located between the fuel oil header and root valve
the burner valve is known as the:
__________.
engine to __________.
__________.
C 6864 What is the reason why there is water inside the Low air temperature
main reservoir air tank onboard ship?
B 6865 What would happen if the expansion valve were back pressure would
closed? drop and frost would
form on the cylinders
C 6866 When boiler fires begin sputtering, indicating water start the alternate fuel
in the fuel oil settling tank, you should __________. oil service pump
boilers, you should __________. not less than 70░F
(21.1░C), nor more
than 160░F (71.1░C)
usually occur?
C 6869 Where a two-stage air ejector set is used in a two- takes suction from the
stage flash evaporator, the first-stage air ejector first stage of the
takes suction from the second stage of the evaporator
evaporator, and the second stage air ejector
__________.
C 6870 Which of the changes in the valve timing listed Retard the intake
should be carried out when a naturally aspirated valve opening and
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is converted to a advance the exhaust
supercharged engine? valve closing period.
A 6871 Which of the following actions should be taken Shift pump suction to
FIRST when water is found in the fuel oil settling an alternate settling
tank? tank.
D 6872 Which of the following devices will increase the Positive displacement
power output of a diesel engine without increasing blower
its frictional load?
all cooling water
systems.
installation?
B 6877 Which of the problems listed represents the major Lube oil passing
difficulty encountered with thermal expansion valve through the system.
operation?
B 6878 Which system should be used when required to Chemical feed system
raise the water level in an idle boiler?
B 6880 Worn main bearings will cause the compression increase
ratio of a diesel engine to __________.

turbine __________.
tank vent
B 6883 A dirty intercooler of the ship's service air decreased
compressor will result in _____________ compression ratio
D 6884 A hit sunction line may be caused by: exces refrigeration

B 6886 A secondary refrigerant commonly used in methyl chloride
shipboard air conditioning systems is __________.
C 6887 A turbocharged and after cooled diesel engine can air in the hydraulic
over speed due to __________. governor
tons


used on a __________.
B 6891 As a watchstander you should know that some An orifice
auxiliaries are not designed to handle steam at
boiler pressure. Which of the devices listed is
usually fitted in the branch line to deliver steam at
the correct pressure?
__________. the blowdown line
C 6894 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the prepurge period for
__________.

B 6899 Fluid type starting motors used for starting auxiliary helical screw type
diesel engines may either be of the piston type or
the __________.
during a blackout
D 6901 How do you check that all running gears is in get the fuel system is
order? ready
D 6903 If a vessel is steaming at a steady rate, and the open the feedwater
to __________.
__________.
A 6905 If the flue gas oxygen content is too high, you adjust the combustion
should __________. control system
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
pump?
this pump?
A 6912 If your vessel burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 13.82 tons
knots?
B 6914 In a large slow-speed propulsion diesel engine, the the piston rod acting
side thrust on the crosshead is the direct result of against the crosshead
_____. during the power
stroke

C 6916 In an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, restarting modulating

from the normal shutdown cycle in response to pressuretrol, sensing
steam demand, is initiated by a/an __________. both steam pressure
and temperature
A 6917 In order to prevent overheating of the packing in the gland is properly
the stern tube stuffing box, __________. adjusted to permit a
slight leakage of sea
water
D 6918 Increasing the blow down of a boiler nozzle increasing the valve
reaction safety valve is normally accomplished by spring compression
__________.
B 6919 It will be necessary that prior starting a steam warp head to be
driven winches to balanced
D 6920 Lubricating oil used in a diesel engine serves to reduce the wear of
__________. bearing surfaces
__________.

__________. acting
normally lubricated by __________. I. a totally
flooded housing II. oil spray on collar and shoes
D 6925 Routine monitoring of a diesel engine should checking for leaks

include __________.
D 6926 Some chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants may stored at temperatures

decompose into a toxic irritating gas if it is below 60 degrees
__________. Fahrenheit
D 6927 The adjustment of the valves to open and close at rocker arm
the proper time to smooth and efficient operation of
the engine is called
A 6928 The boling point of freon 12. negative 21.6
farenheit
A 6929 The cylinder unloading mechanism used on low Two position
pressure air compressors is an example of which
mode of control?
C 6931 The general purpose of a heat exchanger is to eliminate hot air from
__________. the condenser
D 6932 The level of the contaminated drain inspection tank a plugged heating coil
continually decreases when steam is admitted to a
fuel oil double bottom tank. You can expect
__________.
superheater safety valve is set to lift at 825 psi, the
minimum settings of the drum safety valves
allowed by Coast Guard Regulations would be
__________.
B 6934 The output volume of a positive fixed displacement changing the angle of
pump can be changed only by __________. the tilting plate
C 6935 The primary purpose of oil control rings on a diesel provide a reservoir for
engine piston is to __________. cylinder lubrication
C 6936 The purpose of the boiler bottom blow valve is to remove scum from the
__________. steam drum during
steaming
B 6938 The sunction switch is operated by electric current
the burner valve is known as the __________.
__________.
D 6941 Turbulence in the cylinder of a two-stroke/cycle directional intake valve
main propulsion diesel engine is mainly created by ports
__________.
C 6942 Viscous damper is a sealed precision device, which camshaft
absorbs torsional vibration of the
D 6943 What could cause fuel oil burners to sputter when cold fuel oil
lighting off an auxiliary boiler?
B 6944 What is the reason why it is very necessary to drain Avoid sticking of
the air tanks and the air pipes before moving the exhaust valve spindle
main and generator engine?
B 6945 What would cause excessive consumption of Dirty lube oil filters
lubricating oil in diesel engine?
boilers, you should __________. not less than 70░F
(21.1░C), nor more
than 160░F (71.1░C)
C 6948 When the flame scanner senses flame failure The fuel oil service
during boiler operation, which of the listed events pump is stopped.
will occur FIRST?
C 6949 Where a two-stage air ejector set is used in a two- takes suction from the
stage flash evaporator, the first-stage air ejector first stage of the
takes suction from the second stage of the evaporator
evaporator, and the second stage air ejector
__________.
B 6950 Which of the casualties listed is apt to occur Massive tube failure
immediately after a high water casualty?
A 6951 Which of the following actions should be taken Shift to the settler high
FIRST when the boiler fires begin to sputter due to suction valve.
water in the fuel oil?
B 6953 Which of the following procedures should be Bypass the aftercooler
carried out to permit the continued operation of a to operate at sea
crosshead engine with a leaky aftercooler? speed.
all cooling water
systems.
installation?
D 6957 Which of the problems listed could cause erosion Overcharging the
of the expansion valve disks and seats? system with refrigerant
B 6958 Which system should be tested by raising the water Chemical feed
level in the idle boiler?

turbine __________.
D 6962 A crack in a cylinder liner can be caused by worn piston rings
__________.
B 6963 A dirty fuel oil filter is can be detected by I only

__________. I. fuel oil analysis II. observing the
pressure drop across the filter
A 6964 A higher than normal stack gas temperature could dirty firesides or
indicate __________. watersides
A 6965 A pilot valve and servomotor are utilized in provide sufficient force
mechanical-hydraulic governing systems on a turbo to operate large steam
generator unit in order to __________. lifting beam control
valves
B 6966 A secondary refrigerant commonly used in methyl chloride
shipboard air conditioning systems is __________.
A 6967 A turbo generator back pressure trip can be insufficient circulating

condenser
tons


used on a __________.
C 6971 As a general rule, the recommended operating 120° to 139°F
water jacket outlet temperature range for medium
and high speed marine diesels with closed cooling
systems is __________.
__________. the blowdown line
C 6974 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the prepurge period for
__________.

A 6978 Excessive soot accumulations on boiler generating high superheater

tube surfaces can result in __________. outlet temperature
the __________.
D 6980 Fuel oil settling tanks are used to __________. store oil for immediate
use
A 6981 How do the modulating valves, found in some An unenergized

container refrigeration systems, differ in operation modulation valve is in
from solenoid valves found in the same system? the normally open
position.
C 6982 If a diesel engine were running at 20% overload stop the engine
with a smoky exhaust, you should __________. immediately to prevent
damage
D 6983 If a vessel is steaming at a steady rate, and the open the feedwater
to __________.
C 6984 If only the chill box solenoid valve remains open, chill box thermostatic
the refrigeration compressor will eventually be temperature switch
stopped by __________.
B 6985 If the flow rate to a linear actuator is reduced by pump discharge
half of the original amount, the __________. pressure will be
reduced by a
proportional amount
C 6986 If the theoretical quantity of dry air required to burn 14.44 pounds
of fuel when operating a boiler at 15% excess air?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
pump?
this pump?
knots?
stroke


and temperature
C 6997 In order to prevent fires from occuring in drum type I only
rotating air heaters __________. I. soot blowers
need to be used when boiler is operating at low
loads II. stack gas temperatures should be
maintained as low as possible
B 6998 Increasing the amount of excess air to a boiler decrease

equipped with an uncontrolled interdeck
superheater will cause the steam temperature at
the superheater outlet to __________.
D 6999 It serves as the heat exchanger of the cooloing thermostat
system of the cylinder in which the water is cooled
by the forced flow of the atmospheric air around the
pipes or tubes carrying the water
C 7001 Most Roots-type blowers have two rotors which are extremely quiet at
__________. high speed
wet liners
A 7003 Operation of a hydraulic pump in a cavitating the hydraulic fluid to
condition can cause __________. become overheated
normally lubricated by __________.
I. a totally flooded housing

II. oil spray on collar and shoes
include __________.
D 7006 Some chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants may stored at temperatures

decompose into a toxic irritating gas if it is below 60 degrees
__________. Fahrenheit
C 7007 The adjustable spherically seated self-aligning ensure efficient

bearing housings used in main turbines are lubrication of the
provided with oil deflector rings. The function of bearing
these rings is to __________.
D 7008 the boiling point of freon -12 is: negative 26 farenheit
A 7009 The cylinder unloading mechanism used on low Two position

pressure air compressors is an example of which
mode of control?
C 7010 The end product of reactions occurring when boiler acid cleaning
water is chemically treated, remain in the boiler and
increase the need for __________.
A 7011 The general method of reducing turbine reaction binding wire
blade vibration is by the use of __________.
B 7012 The level in the atmospheric drain tank when overflow to the bilge
underway at sea, is normally maintained by the use drain tank
of a/an __________.
C 7013 The manufacturer of a particular diesel engine The vanadium content
recommends when running on heavy fuel for the is 2 ppm.
vanadium content not to exceed 300 ppm. If there
are 10 ounces of vanadium per 3125 pounds of
fuel just taken on board, which of the following
statements is co
A 7014 The output pressure of a diesel engine lube oil relief valve
pump is regulated by a/an __________.
steaming
A 7018 The sum of the sensible heat and the latent heat of total heat
any substance is known as __________.

__________.
__________.
D 7022 Vibrations from diesel engines and engine driven torsional-vibration
equipment are isolated from the hull structure by dampers
__________.
B 7023 What could cause air to blow through the inlet air excessive
filter of a running compressor? compression in the
cylinder
B 7024 What is the quickest way to shutoff the boiler fuel Closing the settling
oil supply from inside the fireroom? tank suction valves.
B 7025 What would cause excessive consumption of dirty lube oil filters
lubricating oil in a diesel engine?
A 7027 When preparing to get underway and the jacking uneven heating from
gear has been disengaged, the main unit should gland seal steam can
NOT remain stationary for more than 3 to 5 distort the rotor
minutes, because __________.
will occur FIRST?
A 7029 Whenever operating a boiler, whose economizer is it is necessary to fire
bypassed, always keep in mind that __________. more fuel to maintain
the required
evaporative rating
tank? tank.
B 7033 Which of the following procedures should be Bypass the aftercooler
carried out to permit the continued operation of a to operate at sea
crosshead engine with a leaky aftercooler? speed.
C 7034 Which of the following statements is correct To gain sensitivity, the

concerning the testing of an R-12 refrigeration largest possible flame
system for leaks in an enclosed compartment? should be used with
the halide torch.
A 7035 Which of the following types of bearings are used Ring-oiled, babbitt-
as line shaft bearings? faced, spherical seat,
shell
A 7036 Which of the listed fuel oil ignition methods are A high energy electric
commonly found on automatically fired auxiliary spark
boilers aboard merchant vessels?
D 7037 Which of the problems listed could cause erosion Overcharging the
of the expansion valve disks and seats? system with refrigerant
B 7038 Which system should be tested by raising the water Chemical feed
level in the idle boiler?
D 7039 While underway, the boiler water level in a continue to speed up
steaming boiler begins dropping rapidly and the feed pump to raise
cannot be kept at the normal level by standard the water level
practices. As the watch engineer you should
__________.
A 7041 A bourdon tube-type steam pressure gage is fitted extreme thermal stress
with a siphon loop to prevent damage from
__________.
__________.
B 7043 A dirty fuel oil filter is can be detected by I only

__________. I. fuel oil analysis II. observing the
pressure drop across the filter
C 7044 A high, 100 or 100 plus, viscosity index given to an contamination of oil
oil indicates a ______________. being use
valves
B 7046 A secondary function of the refractory installed in a support the boiler
marine boiler is to __________. casing
A 7047 A turbine-driven centrifugal feed pump used for hand activating the
boiler feed service should normally be stopped by over speed trip
__________.
A 7048 According to Coast Guard Regulations, bolier shall not have valves
safety valves __________. on drain lines
B 7049 Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering the pump over
system would be indicated by __________. speeding
B 7050 An excess pressure governor is a special type of main circulator pump
control device which would normally be found on a
__________.
A 7052 Before giving a boiler a surface blow when raise the water level 2
underway at sea, you should __________. or 3 inches above
normal
D 7053 Carbon deposits in a boiler furnace, as a result of excessive fuel
oil impingement, can be caused by __________. temperature
A 7054 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the located so as to

duplex fuel oil discharge strainers installed in boiler preclude the possibility
fuel oil service systems to be __________. of spraying oil on the
burner or boiler casing
C 7055 Corrosion of the flue gas side of the economizer I only

can be a result of the __________.
I. stack gas temperature being lower than the dew

point
II. feed water temperature being excessively cool
B 7056 Directional intake ports in diesel engines are used reduce air charge
B 7057 During topping off of bunker tanks, the loading rate terminal operator
must be personally supervised by the
_____________
the __________.
use
A 7061 How do the modulating valves, found in some An unenergized

container refrigeration systems, differ in operation modulation valve is in
from solenoid valves found in the same system? the normally open
position.
damage
D 7063 If a vessel is not provided with duplicate service Main condensate
systems, which of the systems listed will satisfy the
C 7064 If only the chill box solenoid valve remains open, chill box thermostatic
the refrigeration compressor will eventually be temperature switch
stopped by __________.
B 7065 If the flow rate to a linear actuator is reduced by pump discharge
half of the original amount, the __________. pressure will be
reduced by a
proportional amount

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
A 7073 In a diesel engine, a leaking exhaust valve can misfiring
cause __________.
stroke
D 7075 In a small appliance using HFC-134a you would evaporator

expect to see the greatest temperature drop across
the __________.
and temperature
C 7077 In order to prevent fires from occuring in drum type I only
rotating air heaters __________. I. soot blowers
need to be used when boiler is operating at low
loads II. stack gas temperatures should be
maintained as low as possible

A 7079 It requires 151 HP to operate a centrifugal pump 129 HP
having a 14.75 inch impeller at 1800 RPM, at a
capacity of 2250 GPM with a 218 foot head. If
during an overhaul of the pump, the impeller
diameter is reduced to 14 inches, the horsepower
requirement to ope
D 7082 One advantage of dry cylinder liners in a diesel have less thermal
engine is that they ______________ expansion than wet
liners
A 7083 Operation of a hydraulic pump in a cavitating the hydraulic fluid to
condition can cause __________. become overheated
C 7084 Propeller pumps are used primarily where there is 10 to 20 ft
a need to move a large volume of liquid. However,
their use is limited by a maximum total head of
__________.
include __________.
B 7086 Some centrifugal pumps have water lines prevent seawater from
connected to the stuffing box glands to passing out the
__________. stuffing box when a
present
C 7088 The boiler water level begins to fall very slowly due reduce the firing rate
to the sudden failure of a water wall tube. In of the boiler
response to this situation, you should continue the
feedwater supply and immediately __________.
B 7089 The cylinder liner forming the cylinder wall and the dry liner
inside of the water jacket is called a __________.
D 7091 The general method of fastening should bands to metal screws
turbine blades would be to use __________.
of a/an __________.
B 7093 The major reason dissolved gases are removed condenser vacuum
from boiler feedwater is because they may cause loss
__________.
steaming
D 7097 The replacement piping for diesel engine high avoid unnecessary
pressure fuel systems must be the same length parts inventory
and diameter as the original piping to __________.
A 7098 The sum of the sensible heat and the latent heat of total heat
any substance is known as __________.
B 7100 To function properly, oil control rings used on a prevent any lubricant
diesel engine piston must distribute sufficient oil to from reaching the
all parts of the cylinder wall and must also compression rings
__________.
__________.
__________.
B 7103 What could cause air to blow out through the inlet excessive
air filter of a running compressor? compression in the
cylinder
oil supply from inside the fireroom? tank suction valves.
B 7105 What would cause excessive consumption of dirty lube oil filters
lubricating oil in a diesel engine?
C 7106 When attempting to start a main propulsion diesel starting air pressure
engine, the engine turns at the proper speed but
will not start. You should check the __________.
gear has been disengaged, the main unit should gland seal steam can
NOT remain stationary for more than 3 to 5 distort the rotor
minutes, because __________.
will occur FIRST?
the required
evaporative rating
tank? tank.
C 7112 Which of the following devices is normally provided Duplex strainer

to prevent oil starvation in a diesel engine
lubrication system utilizing the 'full flow' principle?
B 7113 Which of the following procedures should be Bypass the after

carried out to permit the continued operation of a cooler to operate at
crosshead engine with a leaky after cooler? sea speed.
C 7114 Which of the following statements is correct To gain sensitivity, the

concerning the testing of an R-12 refrigeration largest possible flame
system for leaks in an enclosed compartment? should be used with
the halide torch.
shell
C 7117 Which of the problems listed could be indicated if a Proper refrigerant
sight glass in the refrigerant liquid line is full of charge
bubbles?
B 7118 Which system should be tested and used when Chemical feed system
required to raise the water level in an idle boiler?
practices. As the watch engineer you should
__________.
A 7120 Worn main bearings in a diesel engine can result in decreased
__________. compression pressure
A 7121 A bourdon tube-type steam pressure gage is fitted extreme thermal stress
with a siphon loop to prevent damage from
__________.
__________.
B 7123 A dirty fuel oil filter element can be detected by visual inspection of the
__________. element
B 7124 A high water level in a deaerating feed heater will atmospheric drain tank
cause the automatic dump valve to drain
condensate to the __________.
valves
boiler feed service should normally be stopped by overspeed trip
__________.
A 7128 According to Coast Guard Regulations, bolier shall not have valves
B 7129 Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering the pump

system would be indicated by __________. overspeeding
__________.
C 7132 Before giving a boiler a bottom blow, you should lower the water level
take it off line and then____________. below normal
D 7133 Carbon deposits in a boiler furnace, as a result of excessive fuel
oil impingement, can be caused by __________. temperature

C 7135 Corrosion of the flue gas side of the economiser I only

can be a result of the __________. I. stack gas
temperature being lower than the dew point II.
feedwater temperature being excessively cool
A 7137 During the valve overlap period, the exhaust effective cylinder
pressure of a turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle scavenging and
diesel engine must be less than the intake cooling
manifold pressure to ensure __________.
D 7139 Fluctuations in the pressure and temperature of the increased heat levels
steam supplied to the first-effect of a low pressure throughout the entire
distilling plant will cause __________. unit
use
B 7141 How can water enter the crankcase of an operating Through the
diesel engine? crankcase exhauster.
damage
D 7143 If a vessel is not provided with duplicate service Main condensate
systems, which of the systems listed will satisfy the
B 7144 If one of the bilge system manifold valves does not bilge well connected to
properly seat, the __________. that valve, plus the
second bilge well
being pumped will be
completely emptied
D 7145 If the flow of water from a centrifugal pump is relief valve will open
allowed to be stopped by closing the discharge
valve while the pump continues to run for an
indefinite period, the __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
cause __________.
C 7154 In a large slow-speed propulsion diesel engine, the against the crosshead
force applied to the piston is __________. during power stroke
and away from the
crosshead during the
compression stroke
B 7155 In a small appliance using HFC-134a you would evaporator

the __________.
B 7156 In an automated diesel main propulsion engine, I and II
what are the causes if the engine slows down I.
Jacket cooling low pressure II. Low lub oil
temperature III. Low fuel oil pressure
D 7157 In order to operate the main engine with only the to secure only the
high pressure turbine in service, the unit should be gland sealing steam to
arranged __________. the low pressure
turbine

A 7159 It requires 151 HP to operate a centrifugal pump 129 HP
diameter is reduced to 14 inches, the horsepower
requirement to ope
C 7160 Lubricating oil systems for diesel engine journal Splash
bearings are usually lubricated by which of the
following types of lubricating oil systems?
C 7162 One advantage of a vacuum feed sight glass there are fewer
indicator used on cylinder lubricators over the moving parts
discharge side liquid filled type sight glass is
__________.
B 7163 Operating pressure range for an oilfield supply boat 5-15 psi
'P-tank' generally varies from __________.
C 7164 Propeller pumps are used primarily where there is 10 to 20 ft
a need to move a large volume of liquid. However,
their use is limited by a maximum total head of
__________.
D 7165 Routine maintenance of boiler sliding feet should painting the sliding
include __________. surfaces to prevent
corrosion
B 7166 Some centrifugal pumps have water lines prevent seawater from
connected to the stuffing box glands to passing out the
__________. stuffing box when a
present
feedwater supply and immediately __________.
C 7171 The gage glass on a coil-type auxiliary boiler is heating coil inlet and
connected to the __________. outlet
of a/an __________.
from boiler feedwater is because they may cause loss
__________.
D 7175 The primary purpose of insulating cement is to seal joints in
__________. brickwork
B 7176 The purpose of the air chamber at the discharge facilitate draining of
side of a steam reciprocating boiler feed pump is to the cylinder
__________.
C 7178 The sudden reduction of pressure occurring within sudden evaporation of

the crankcase of a refrigeration compressor during wax crystals in the
starting causes the __________. lubricant
B 7179 The valve closest to the boiler in the feed line is feed pump discharge
the: valve
__________.
C 7181 Turbulence in the combustion chamber of a diesel delayed ignition
engine can be induced by __________.
__________.
B 7183 What could cause air to blow out through the inlet excessive
air filter of a running compressor? compression in the
cylinder
oil supply from inside the fire room? tank suction valves.
B 7185 What would cause a coil type evaporator to require The brine density is
consistently higher steam coil pressure to maintain improper.
its output capacity?
gear has been disengaged, the main turbine rotor gland seal steam can
should NOT be allowed to remain stationary for cause distortion of the
more than 3 minutes because __________. rotor
C 7188 When the fires begin to sputter, you should decrease the manifold
__________. pressure
the required
evaporative rating
C 7190 Which of the boiler end points should be reached Water circulation
first?
D 7191 Which of the following actions should be taken Open the bilge pump
FIRST if a bilge well of a multiple suction bilge for inspection.
system is unable to be pumped out?

B 7193 Which of the following procedures represents the They should be

proper care of unused burners during low load removed, cleaned,
conditions? refitted with smaller
tips and reinstalled to
be ready for
immediate use.
C 7194 Which of the following statements is correct A propeller may not be

concerning requirements for propellers? changed with one of a
different pitch unless
stress evaluations are
supplied and
permission is granted
by a Marine Surveyor.
shell
C 7197 Which of the problems listed could be indicated if a Proper refrigerant
sight glass in the refrigerant liquid line is full of charge
bubbles?
practices. As the engineer on watch, your next
C 7201 A boiler with a water capacity of 10 tons, generates 12 ppm

steam at the rate of 30 tons per hour. If the
feedwater quality is 0.5 ppm, the concentration of
solids will increase 1.5 ppm every hour. What
would be the increase in the concentration of
solids w
D 7202 A crack cylinder liner can be caused by worn piston rings

_________________
__________. element
D 7205 A piece missing from one blade of a four-bladed accelerated stern
propeller could result in __________. bearing wear
boiler feed service should normally be stopped by overspeed trip
__________.
A 7208 According to Coast Guard Regulations, boiler shall not have valves

system would be indicated by __________. overspeeding
__________.
D 7211 As a general rule, for proper results castable 12 hours
fireclay must be air cured for __________.
C 7212 Before giving a boiler a bottom blow, it should be water level initially
taken off the line and then the __________. lowered below normal
A 7213 Carbon deposits forming on the discharge valves of reduce the discharge
an air compressor are caused by oil deterioration temperatures with
under high pressure. The first step in reducing intercoolers
these deposits would be to __________.
C 7215 Corrosion of the flue gas side of the economiser I only

can be a result of the __________. I. stack gas
temperature being lower than the dew point II.
feedwater temperature being excessively cool
D 7218 Excessive side clearance between a piston ring expand excessively
and its groove will cause the ring to under operating
_______________ temperatures
D 7219 Fluctuations in the pressure and temperature of the increased heat levels
steam supplied to the first-effect of a low pressure throughout the entire
distilling plant will cause __________. unit
use
A 7221 How can the proper speed of the propeller be by reduction gear
reduced against the speed of the turbine?
A 7222 If a diesel engine turned over freely but failed to water in the fuel
start, the cause could be __________.
C 7223 If a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is overspeeding Move the fuel control
due to leakage of lube oil into the cylinders, what mechanism to the no
should you do to stop the engine? fuel position.
B 7224 If one of the bilge system manifold valves does not bilge well connected to
properly seat, the __________. that valve, plus the
second bilge well
completely emptied
D 7225 If the flow of water from a centrifugal pump is relief valve will open
allowed to be stopped by closing the discharge
valve while the pump continues to run for an
indefinite period, the __________.
B 7226 If the theoretical quantity of dry air required to burn 14.44 pounds
one pound of fuel oil is 13.75 pounds, what weight
of air will be necessary to burn one pound of fuel to
operate a boiler at 10% excess air?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
pump?
this pump?
knots?
cause __________.
and away from the
compression stroke
D 7235 In a small appliance using HFC-134a you would evaporator

the __________.
C 7236 In an air register assembly, the majority of air diffuser or impeller
passes through the __________.
turbine
B 7238 Incorrect timing of the fuel injection system is metering of the fuel
similar to the effects of poor __________. flow to the injector
B 7239 It requires 151 HP to operate a centrifugal pump 206 feet
diameter is reduced to 14 inches, the discharge
head of the pump op

A 7241 Most pump manufacturers recommended that the one size larger than
discharge piping for centrifugal pumps be the pump discharge
__________. nozzle
__________.
B 7243 Operating pressure range for an oilfield supply boat 5-15 psi
'P-tank' generally varies from __________.
A 7244 Propeller pitch speed minus ship speed divided by apparent slip
the propeller pitch speed is termed __________.
A 7245 Routine maintenance of boiler sliding feet should wire brushing to

include __________. remove scale, rust,
and dirt
A 7246 Solve the metric indicated horsepower of an 8- 46.64 MT
cylinder, single acting, 2-stroke cycle diesel
propulsion engine with MEP of 11 kg/cm2 at 145
rpm. The cylinder is 650 mm bore x 1350 mm
stroke… If the specific fuel oil consumption is 153
grams per indicated
A 7247 The actual refrigerating or cooling effect is lower pressure of

produced by: refrigerant
feed water supply and immediately __________.
D 7250 The 'end point for combustion' for a boiler furnace the amount of heat
is reached whenever __________. being transferred to
the tubes reaches a
maximum no matter
how much the firing
rate is increased
B 7252 The level in the atmospheric drain tank is normally overflow to the bilges
maintained by the use of a/an __________.
from boiler feed water is because they may cause loss
__________.
D 7254 The output capacity of a centrifugal refrigeration controlling the
__________.
__________.
C 7258 The sudden reduction of pressure occurring within sudden evaporation of

the crankcase of a refrigeration compressor during wax crystals in the
starting causes the __________. lubricant
B 7259 The valve cam slope angle determines the opening and closing
__________. points of the valve
__________.
D 7262 Vibration or panting of a boiler can be caused by insufficient air
__________.
B 7263 What could be the probable cause if there is too L.P. cylinder head bolt
much vibration during operation of an air has become loose
compressor?
D 7264 What is the purpose of wear rings in a centrifugal Prevent an internal
pump? explosion in the pump
when it is over heated
C 7267 When preparing to cut a boiler in on the line, you Open the superheater
determine that the steam pressure of the incoming vent.
boiler is about 5 psig above line pressure. Which
of the following steps should you take next?
B 7268 When the exhaust gas temperature of main engine exhaust back-pressure
is higher that normal the possible cause is: too high
A 7269 Whenever abnormality is encountered in air Stopped immediately

compressor, which of the following measures and check the faults
should be done?
first?
D 7271 Which of the following actions should be taken Open the bilge pump
FIRST if a bilge well of a multiple suction bilge for inspection.
system is unable to be pumped out?


be ready for
immediate use.
C 7274 Which of the following statements is correct A propeller may not be

concerning requirements for propellers? changed with one of a
different pitch unless
stress evaluations are
supplied and
permission is granted
by a Marine Surveyor.
C 7275 Which of the following types of bearing lubrication Ring lubricated

schemes can carry the highest unit loading?
D 7276 Which of the listed failures, occurring in an Low cooling water

automated diesel generator system, should cause outlet temperature
an audible alarm at the engine room control
station?
D 7277 Which of the precautions listed should be taken Do not allow the gag
when gagging a boiler safety valve? to contact the safety
valve stem.
C 7279 While underway on watch, you notice that you The water level is too
need to constantly increase the coil pressure in the high.
high pressure contaminated evaporator to maintain
capacity. Which of the following may be the
cause?

feedwater quality is 0.5 ppm, the concentration of
solids w
B 7282 A corbel is used in he boiler furnace to reduce gas turbulence
__________. element
D 7285 A piece missing from one blade of a four-bladed accelerated stern
propeller could result in __________. bearing wear
marine boiler is to casing
A 7287 A turbine exhaust pressure of 14.7 psia is equal to 00.000 psig

__________.
A 7288 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), All piping with a
which of the following steam piping conditions, nominal size of 3
subjected to main boiler pressure, is exempted inches or less.
from hydrostatic testing?
system should be indicated by __________. overspeeding
B 7290 An excellent stimulant beverages forn a person medicinal brandy
suffering from shock is
A 7293 Carbon deposits forming on the discharge valves of reduce the discharge
an air compressor are caused by oil deterioration temperatures with
under high pressure. The first step in reducing intercoolers
these deposits would be to __________.
A 7294 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the fuel oil shutoff due to
controls for automatically fired auxiliary boilers, flameout
must be fitted with visible indicators to signal
__________.
D 7295 Corrosion inhibitors and/or soluble oils are added maintain low pH in the
to diesel engine cooling systems to __________. cooling water
B 7296 Direct reversible main propulsion diesel engines constant speed

would normally be fitted with a/an __________. governor
D 7298 Excessive side clearance between a piston ring expand excessively
and its groove will cause the ring to __________. under operating
temperatures
D 7299 Fluctuations in the pressure and temperature of the Increase heat levels
steam supplied to the first effect of a low pressure throughout the entire
submerged tube distilling plant will cause unit
B 7300 Fuel oil penetration into the cylinder of a diesel dependent on fuel
engine is __________. injection cut-off
B 7301 How are the pressure and temperature affected in Pressure and
a diesel engine cylinder during compression? temperature decrease
C 7303 If a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is overspeeding Move the fuel control
B 7304 If one of the bilge manifold valves is prevented bilge-well connected

from seating, the __________. to that valve, plus the
second bilge-well
completely emptied
D 7305 If the flow of water from a centrifugal pump is The wearing rings will
allowed to be stopped by closing the discharge become excessively
valve while the pump continues to run for an worn.
extended period, which of the following will occur?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
pump?
this pump?
knots?
B 7313 In a diesel engine, a cylinder liner should be I only is correct
replaced if it is __________.
I. scuffed
II. scored
and away from the
compression stroke
B 7315 In a small appliance using HFC-134a you would evaporator

the __________.
B 7316 In an air register assembly, the largest quantity of diffuser or impeller
air passes through the __________.
turbine
B 7319 It requires 151 HP to operate a centrifugal pump 206 feet

diameter is reduced to 14 inches, the discharge
head of the pump op

A 7321 Most pump manufacturers recommended that the one size larger than
discharge piping for centrifugal pumps be the pump discharge
__________. nozzle
__________.
B 7323 Operating a steam turbine propulsion unit at decreased plant
reduced speed, in an area with extremely cold efficiency due to
seawater, with the main circulating pump providing higher attainable
full cooling water flow to the condenser will result in vacuum
__________.
A 7324 Propeller pitch speed minus ship speed divided by apparent slip
the propeller pitch speed is termed __________.
corrosion
C 7326 Solid contaminants are prevented from entering the fine mesh screening
main lube oil system by way of the main engine placed around the
sump, through the use of __________. pump suction line in
the sump
D 7327 The actual refrigerating or cooling effect is pressure change of

produced by: refrigerant
A 7328 The boiler water gage glasses should be blown when you are in doubt
down __________. about the water level
D 7329 The cubic inch (or liter) displacement of a cylinder length of the
is determined by the diameter of the piston and the crankshaft
__________.
the tubes reaches a
maximum no matter
how much the firing
rate is increased
C 7333 The major heat loss in an oil fired boiler is the heat used in the
__________. economizer and air
heater
D 7334 The output capacity of a centrifugal refrigeration controlling the
__________.
__________.
B 7337 The relieving pressure of the superheater safety I only
valves is permitted to be reset without exchanging
the valves when the working pressure of the boilers
is __________.
I. Increased
II. Decreased
D 7338 The suction-force principle of operation is a typical centrifugal pumps

characteristic of __________.
B 7339 The valve cam slope angle determines the engine torque
__________. characteristics
A 7340 To facilitate early ring seating of newly installed a taper faced ring can
piston rings, while still providing extended ring be used
wear, __________.

__________.
B 7343 What could be the probable cause if the air damage valve plate
compressor is having high temperature of delivery and spring plate
air during operation?
A 7344 What is the purpose of the 'window' installed in the To allow the pump to
housing of an individual jerk pump? be timed to the
engine.
B 7346 When attempting to restart a warm high-speed Excessive fuel use
engine, which of the following reactions can you
expect?
B 7348 When the exhaust gas temperature of main engine exhaust back-pressure
is higher that normal the possible cause is: too high
A 7349 Whenever abnormality is encountered in air Stopped immediately

compressor, which of the following measures and check the faults
should be done?
first?
A 7351 Which of the following actions should be carried out Secure the fires and
if the boiler water level is falling due to a tube try to maintain the
failure? water level.
D 7352 Which of the following devices is common to both Direct linkage between
mechanical and hydraulic governors? the ball-head and fuel
rack
be ready for
immediate use.
C 7354 Which of the following statements is correct Each engine must

concerning diesel engine cooling water systems? have its own engine
driven cooling water
pump capable of
providing cooling for
all ranges of
operation.
B 7355 Which of the following turbocharging systems Reaction

channels the exhaust gases of each individual
cylinder directly into the turbine rotor blades?
station?
valve stem.
A 7358 Which steam plant watch operating condition will Low oil level in the
require priority attention over the other situations steering gear sumps
listed?
B 7359 While underway on watch, you notice that you The brine density is
need to constantly increase the coil pressure in the improper.
cause?
C 7360 Worn diesel engine intake valve guides can result increased engine
in __________. breathing efficiency
feedwater concentration of solids was initially 0.5
PPM, and will increase at a rate of 1.5 ppm every
hour, what would be the increase in the feedwater
co
A 7362 A corbel is used in a boiler furnace to __________. protect the expansion

joints
B 7363 A dirty fuel oil filter can be detected by I only
__________.
I. fuel oil analysis

II. observing the pressure drop across the filter
B 7364 A high suction pressure and a cold crankcase air in the system
indicates:
D 7365 A photoelectric cell is installed in an oil fired boiler light emitted from the
safeguard system to introduce proper resistance back wall
values to the electronic control circuit. This device incandescent
is primarily sensitive to __________. brickwork
D 7366 A secondary function of diesel engine piston rings reduce friction losses
is to __________. in the engine
A 7367 A turbine exhaust pressure of 14.7 psia is equal to 00.000 psig

__________.
system should be indicated by __________. overspeeding
A 7370 An example of a small refrigeration appliance A water cooler with
identified as TYPE I, is __________. four pounds of
refrigerant

C 7373 Carbon deposit build up on the injection nozzle Hole

orifice is least likely to occur when using which type
of fuel injector nozzle?
__________.

B 7377 During the routine inspection of an operating Do nothing as this is
centrifugal lube oil purifier, you notice oil normal.
discharging through the water discharge port.
Which of the following actions should be taken?
D 7378 Excessive scale formation in a distilling plant may poor distillate quality
result from __________.
A 7379 Fluctuations in the atomizing steam pressure at the malfunctioning
burners could be caused by a/an __________. condensate drain in
the atomizing steam
system
B 7380 Fuel oil penetration into the cylinder of a diesel dependent on air
engine is __________. turbulence
B 7381 How are the pressure and temperature affected in Pressure and
a diesel engine cylinder during compression? temperature decrease
C 7383 If a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is over speeding Move the fuel control
B 7384 If one of the bilge manifold valves is prevented bilge-well connected
from seating, the __________. to that valve, plus the
second bilge-well
completely emptied
D 7385 If the flow of water from a centrifugal pump is The wearing rings will
allowed to be stopped by closing the discharge become excessively
valve while the pump continues to run for an worn.
extended period, which of the following will occur?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 14" stroke with a 90%
pump?
this pump?
knots?
replaced if it is __________. I. scuffed II. Scored
force applied to the crosshead is __________. during power stroke
and away from the
compression stroke
A 7395 In a single-element feedwater regulator, the water level in the drum

amount of valve opening and closing is controlled
by the __________.
B 7396 In an air register assembly, the largest quantity of diffuser or impeller
air passes through the __________.
D 7397 In order to obtain the best performance with a lube never exceed the
oil purifier, the lube oil inlet temperature should highest main engine
__________. bearing temperature
C 7399 It requires 151 HP to operate a centrifugal pump 1924 GPM

diameter is reduced to 14 inches, the capacity of
the pump operatin
A 7400 Lubricating oil is supplied to the crankpin bearings internal crankshaft

in a marine diesel engine by __________. passages
C 7401 Most pump manufacturers recommend that the one size smaller than
suction piping dimension for centrifugal pumps be the pump suction
__________. nozzle
D 7402 One advantage of a triple-effect low pressure better water purity
submerged tube distilling plant over a double-effect
unit is __________.
B 7403 Operating a steam turbine propulsion unit at excellent plant
medium speed, in an area with extremely cold efficiency due to
__________.
D 7404 Prolonged operation of a diesel engine with a increase power output
closed cooling water system, at lower than normal
designed operating temperatures can __________.

and dirt
C 7406 Solid contaminants are prevented from entering the fine mesh screening
main lube oil system by way of the main engine placed around the
sump, through the use of __________. pump suction line in
the sump
D 7407 The action of water circulating within a natural furnace flame

circulation boiler, is the direct result of ______. radiation
__________.
the tubes reaches a
maximum no matter
how much the firing
rate is increased
D 7411 The fusible plugs used in fire-tube auxiliary boilers furnace

are installed in the __________.
heater
D 7414 The outlet from an expansion tank of a closed cylinder head water
freshwater cooling system should be piped to the outlet header
__________.
A 7415 The primary purpose of a thermostatic controlled control the refrigerated
solenoid valve used in a multi-box refrigeration compartment
system is to __________. temperature
A 7416 The purpose of shroud bands secured to the tips of stiffen the blades to
the turbine blades is to __________. reduce vibration

is __________. I. increased II. Decreased
D 7418 The suction-force principle of operation is a typical centrifugal pumps

characteristic of __________.
wear, __________.
B 7421 Turbulence in a diesel engine cylinder is of major proper fuel metering

importance in providing __________.
__________.
B 7423 What could be the probable cause if the air damage valve plate
compressor is having high temperature of delivery and spring plate
air during operation?
engine.
A 7425 What would be the suitable location for the horiontal run of drain
installation of an impulse type steams trap? line from the lowest
point at the outlet of
heat exchanger
expect?
D 7428 When the desired rudder angle is attained by a ram relief valves
typical double ram electro-hydraulic steering gear, bypass oil to stop
the __________. rudder movement
B 7429 When you use the compressed air reservoir fitted with a manhole
connected to an air compressor as an aftercooler,
the reservoir must be__________________.
A 7430 Which of the boiler components listed receives Steam drum

feedwater and serves as an area for the
accumulation of saturated steam?
rack
D 7433 Which of the following procedures decreases the Hydrazine treatment of
total dissolved solids concentration in the water of condensate
an auxiliary boiler?
pump capable of
all ranges of
operation.
B 7435 Which of the following turbocharging systems Reaction

station?
valve stem.
D 7438 Which steam plant watch operating condition will Low level of lube oil in
require priority attention over the other situations cleansing tank
listed?
cause?
co

joints
B 7443 A dirty diesel engine oil filter element can best be visual inspection of the
detected by __________. elements
B 7444 A high suction pressure and a cold crankcase air in the system
indicates:
C 7447 A turbine diaphragm functions to __________. support moving blades

and shrouding in an
impulse turbine
C 7449 Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering the steering pumps
system may be indicated by ___________ over speeding
A 7450 An example of a small refrigeration appliance A water cooler with

identified as TYPE I, is __________. four pounds of
refrigerant
D 7451 Arrow cast into the valve body indicating the gate valves only
direction of flow is common to:
C 7452 Before entering exhaust piping or receiver of diesel space to be ventilated
engine what should you do?
__________.

D 7458 Excessive scale formation in a distilling plant may poor distillate quality
result from __________.
A 7459 Fluctuations in the atomizing steam pressure at the malfunctioning steam
burners could be caused by a/an __________. trap in the atomizing
steam system
B 7461 How are pump shafts usually protected from by internally flooded
erosion, corrosion, and water at stuffing boxes, lantern rings
leakage joints and internal bearing?
C 7462 If a diesel engine turned over at normal cranking excessive fuel
speed but failed to start, the cause could be late pressure
fuel injection or __________.
C 7463 If a turbine bearing high temperature alarm sounds, increase lubricating oil
you should immediately __________. flow
C 7464 If one hydraulic pump of an electro-hydraulic trick wheel
steering unit tails. The vessels steering can be
initially and best maintained by using the
_________________
B 7465 If the flame of an automatically fired auxiliary boiler decrease the fuel
tends to move away from the burner tip when the pressure
firing rate is changed from low to high, you should
__________.
A 7466 If the theoretical quantity of dry air required to burn 14.44 pounds
one pound of fuel oil is 13.75 pounds, what is the
weight of air per pound of fuel when operating a
boiler at 5% excess air?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 14" stroke with a 90%
pump?
this pump?
knots?
replaced if it is __________. I. scuffed II. Scored
and away from the
compression stroke
A 7475 In a single-element feedwater regulator, the water level in the drum

by the __________.
D 7476 In an air conditioning system, moisture is removed filters
from the air by __________.
A 7478 Incomplete combustion in a running diesel engine residual carbon

can cause piston rings to become stuck as a result deposits
of __________.
C 7479 It requires 151 HP to operate a centrifugal pump 1924 GPM
diameter is reduced to 14 inches, the capacity of
the pump operatin

C 7481 Most pump manufacturers recommend that the one size smaller than
suction piping dimension for centrifugal pumps be the pump suction
__________. nozzle
D 7482 One advantage of a triple-effect low pressure better water purity
submerged tube distilling plant over a double-effect
unit is __________.
B 7483 Operating a steam turbine propulsion unit at excellent plant
__________.
corrosion
C 7486 Solenoid valves used in refrigeration systems may normally open, de-
be classified as __________. energized
D 7487 The action of water circulating within a natural furnace flame

circulation boiler, is the direct result of ______. radiation
__________.
A 7490 The end of fuel injection in a port-and-helix uncovering a fuel port
metering pump can be controlled by __________. in the pump barrel

D 7492 The length of stroke in reciprocating steam pump is increasing or
adjusted by . decreasing the
number of packing
rings around the
piston rod
heater
__________.
A 7495 The primary purpose of a thermostatic controlled control the refrigerated
solenoid valve used in a multi-box refrigeration compartment
system is to __________. temperature

is __________. I. increased II. Decreased
A 7498 The suction pressure switch controlling the pressure acting on a

refrigeration compressor operation is actuated by bellows
__________.
wear, __________.
A 7502 Vibration in main propulsion turbines could be uneven heating of the
caused by __________. rotors
B 7503 What could be the possible reason if the pump fails speed too high
to deliver liquid?
engine.
B 7505 What would be the result of throttling the suction I only
valve to the point where the flow was less than that
recommended by a centrifugal pump? I. The
designed total net head would be reduced. II.
The pump would begin to cavitate.

expect?
D 7507 When piston rod packing persists in leaking on a a loose tappet collar
reciprocating steam pump, the cause may be
__________.
D 7508 When the desired rudder angle is attained by a ram relief valves
typical double ram electro-hydraulic steering gear, bypass oil to stop
the __________. rudder movement
B 7509 When you use the compressed air reservoir fitter with a manhole
connected to an air compressor as an aftercooler,
the reservoir must be__________________.

feedwater and serves as an area for the
rack
pump capable of
all ranges of
operation.
B 7515 Which of the following turbo charging systems Reaction
D 7516 Which of the listed factors will indicate the most Viscosity
about the ability of a fuel to ignite in a diesel
engine?
C 7517 Which of the precautions listed should be taken Relieve the pressure
prior to blowing down a boiler water wall header? and cool down the
boiler.
A 7518 Which steam plant watch operating condition will Low level, lube oil
require priority attention over the other situations gravity tank
listed?
cause?
co

joints
D 7524 A high scavenging temperature will result in: lower fuel

consumption

and shrouding in an
impulse turbine
C 7528 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 100 psig

which of the following pressures is the highest
boiler pressure where a tubular type gage glass
may be installed?
system may be indicated by __________. overspeeding
D 7530 An example of a secondary refrigerant is: water
A 7531 Any water present in the refrigerant side of a Freon Frozen expansion
refrigerating system causes a: valve
D 7532 Before commencing a surface blow, the boiler should be cold
__________.

A 7534 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require the 15 seconds
"trial for ignition period" on boilers must not exceed
__________.
C 7535 Corrosion due to electrolytic action in modern boiler water is a strong
water-tube boilers is uncommon because electrolytic
__________.
A 7536 Differential type needle valves in diesel engine fuel I only

oil nozzles, are closed directly by __________.
I. spring pressure
II. fuel oil pressure

B 7538 Excessive return oil pressure from a variable flame failure
capacity return flow fuel oil burner system on an
automatic auxiliary boiler, will cause __________.

steam system
D 7541 How are line shaft bearings usually lubricated? Gravity feed
steering unit fails, the vessel's steering can be
maintained by using the __________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 13" stroke, at 90% volumetric

this pump?
knots?
D 7553 In a diesel engine, maximum lube oil system the capacity of the
pressure under cold start conditions, is normally lube oil pump
and away from the
compression stroke
A 7555 In a single-element feed water regulator, the water level in the drum
by the __________.
D 7556 In an air conditioning system, moisture is removed filters
from the air by __________.

of __________.
B 7559 It refers in internal combustion engine practice to pilot injection
the necessity of heating the oil at discharge
pressure to ensure easy flow and good
atomization.
B 7561 Most pump manufacturers recommend that the reduce the pump
discharge piping for centrifugal pumps be one size discharge pressure
larger than the pump discharge nozzle to
__________.
B 7562 One advantage of a flash distilling plant when greater distillate purity
compared to a submerged tube distiller is through high
evaporation
C 7563 Operating a steam turbine propulsion unit at decreased plant
seawater, and the main circulating pump providing higher attainable
__________.


and dirt
C 7566 Solenoid valves used in refrigeration systems may normally open, de-
be classified as __________. energized
A 7567 The action necessary to use the steering gear align the trick wheel to
room trick wheel when transferring the steering the rudder angle
control from the wheelhouse to local control, is to position before
__________. engaging
B 7568 The boiler water alkalinity in a coil-type auxiliary precipitate silica from
boiler should be maintained at the pH solution
recommended by the boiler manufacturer to
__________.
C 7569 The crankcases of many diesel engines are kept improve fuel economy
under a slight vacuum to __________.

B 7572 The leakage of air into the pump casing by way of special packing in the
the packing gland of a condensate pump, is stuffing box
prevented by __________.
C 7573 The major heat loss in a marine boiler is from the used in the
heat __________. economizer and air
heater
__________.
C 7575 The primary purpose of a control desuperheater assure a constant
installed in the steam drum of a boiler is to volume of steam flow
__________. through the entire
superheater under all
load conditions
B 7577 The relieving capacity of the superheater safety I only

valves is considered to be insufficient when the
working pressure of the boilers is __________.
I. increased
II. decreased
A 7578 The suction pressure switch controlling the pressure acting on a

refrigeration compressor operation is actuated by bellows
__________.
wear, __________.

B 7583 What could be the possible reason if the pump fails speed too high
to deliver liquid?
B 7584 What is the purpose of the oil chamber on the To facilitate draining of
discharge of an emergency boiler feed steam the cylinder
reciprocating pump?
recommended by a centrifugal pump? I. The
designed total net head would be reduced. II.
The pump would begin to cavitate.
D 7586 When associated with main propulsion diesel pre-injection fuel oil
engines, shaker, circulation, and spray are the treatment
three general methods used in __________.
D 7587 When piston rod packing persists in leaking on a a loose tappet collar
reciprocating steam pump, the cause may be
__________.
A 7588 When the danger of freezing exists, all steam cycled at least once a
driven reciprocating pumps and deck equipment day
should be __________.
B 7589 When you have completed bunkering operations, blow down inert gases
the hoses should be _________________

feed water and serves as an area for the
B 7591 Which of the following is the correct answer lube oil is directed
concerning the lubrication system for a high power from the bearings
turbine flexible coupling.
C 7592 Which of the following devices is a common basic Power piston

element with nearly all mechanical governors?

A 7594 Which of the following statements is correct Astern power is to be
concerning available astern power for diesel main provided in a sufficient
propulsion systems? amount to secure
proper control of the
ship in all normal
circumstances.
D 7595 Which of the following tubes will the sludge in a down corner
water tube boiler most likely to accumulate?
B 7596 Which of the listed effects would mixtures of I
phosphate compounds have on the metal surfaces
of the cooling system of a diesel engine? I.
Protects the coolant from freezing. II. Protects
metallic surfaces from corrosion.
boiler.
D 7598 Which steam plant watch operating condition will Low level in lube oil
require priority attention over the other situations sludge tank
listed?
cause?
A 7600 Worn cylinder head valve seats in a diesel engine less cold valve lash
will cause __________.

steam at the rate of 30 tons per hour. If the feed
water quality is 0.5 ppm, the concentration of
solids
A 7602 A corbel in the furnace of a water-tube boiler is a means of excluding

fillet of plastic refractory used as a __________. slag from the joints at
the furnace floor,
walls, and corners
D 7604 A high reading at a salinity cell located in the loop chill shocking is
seal between two stages of a flash type evaporator necessary to remove
would indicate __________. scale
A 7605 A photoelectric cell installed in an automatically opens the burner
fired auxiliary boiler burner management system circuit upon sensing a
__________. flame failure
B 7606 A secondary function of atomization steam in a fuel maintain a constantly

oil burner is to __________. high fuel pressure

and shrouding in an
impulse turbine
may be installed?
system may be indicated by __________. overspeeding
A 7610 An examination of the piston compression rings of shiny face and bottom,
an efficiently operating diesel engine, should black back and top
appear with a __________.
D 7611 Any unusual, or new vibration in the hull or clutch slippage
propeller shafting can be an indication of
__________.
__________.
D 7613 Capacity control of centrifugal refrigeration varying the speed of

compressor can be accomplished by the compressor
____________
__________.
__________.

oil nozzles, are closed directly by __________. I.
spring pressure II. fuel oil pressure
B 7617 During the process of cylinder scavenging, the size most critical in a four-
of the exhaust valve opening is __________. stroke/cycle diesel
engine


steam system
D 7621 How are hydraulic valve lash adjusters on diesel Cup-fed grease
engine rocker arm assemblies lubricated?
steering unit fails, the vessel's steering can be
maintained by using the __________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 13" stroke, at 90% volumetric

this pump?
knots?
pressure is normally controlled by __________. lube oil pump
A 7634 In a large refrigeration system having more than just after the receiver
one evaporator, a king solenoid valve should be
installed and located __________.
C 7635 In a single-acting diesel engine, the cylinder liner major thrust side
area that is most difficult to lubricate is the
__________.
A 7636 In an air conditioning system, low discharge head leaky suction valves
pressure associated with a reciprocating
compressor can be the result of __________.
C 7637 In order to maximize the performance of an I only
operating centrifuge, you can adjust the fuel oil
__________. I. Viscosity II. through put
of __________.
atomization.
A 7640 Lube oil temperature leaving the lube oil coolers is cooling water outlet
regulated by throttling the: valve
B 7641 Most pump manufacturers recommend that the reduce the pump
discharge piping for centrifugal pumps be one size discharge pressure
larger than the pump discharge nozzle to
__________.
B 7642 One advantage of a flash distilling plant when greater distillate purity
compared to a submerged tube distiller is through high
evaporation
__________.
B 7644 Prolonged astern operation of a turbine will cause overheating of the

__________. stern gland
C 7645 Rotor axial thrust developed in a reaction turbine is the nozzles
the result of a steam pressure drop across
__________.
B 7646 Solenoid valve controls the: amount of refrigerant
entering the vapor
A 7647 The action necessary to use the steering gear align the trick wheel to
room trick wheel when transferring the steering the rudder angle
control from the wheelhouse to local control, is to position before
__________. engaging
__________.
D 7651 The fusible plugs used in fire tube auxilliary boilers end bell
are installed in the
heater
C 7654 The original bridge gage reading for a reduction bearing wear is .010
gear bearing was measured as .008 inches. A inch
year later, the bridge gage reading for the same
bearing is .010 inches. This indicates __________.

load conditions
B 7656 The purpose of running a refrigeration compressor allow refrigerant vapor

motor in short intermittent spurts when starting the cycling time
system after a prolonged shutdown is to
__________.
working pressure of the boilers is __________. I.
increased II. Decreased
C 7658 The stream turbine auxilliary for emergency vacuum beaker
purposes in case the turbine overspeed is the
wear, __________.
B 7661 Turbocharger which has a dirty blower could lead exhaust back-pressure
to: too high

C 7663 What could be the possible cause why the exhaust scavenge air cooler
temperature of the individual cylinders rises on a fouled on air inside
main diesel engine?
B 7664 What is the purpose of the movable air doors in an Regulate the
air register? temperature of air
entering the furnace.
recommended by a centrifugal pump
would be reduced. II. The packing life would be
greatly reduced.
C 7666 When any low pressure distilling plant is operated heat level drops
with less than the designed vacuum, the
________________.
A 7667 When performing a hydrostatic test on a low fresh water at or
pressure evaporator to determine the source of above the ambient
suspected air leaks you should use __________. temperature
A 7668 When the danger of freezing exists, all steam cycled at least once a
driven reciprocating pumps and deck equipment day
should be __________.
D 7669 When you find a small refrigerant leak with a halide orange
torch, the color of the torch flame will be
__________.
A 7670 Which of the bearings listed is used in some Pivoted-shoe type
turbines to limit axial movement? thrust bearing
A 7671 Which of the following furl injection pump are used common rail
for constant speed machines such as electric
generators?
C 7673 Which of the following procedure should be carried check storage of

out in order to prevent forming of frost in the refrigerant in the
suction line of the refrigeration compressor? system
ship in all normal
circumstances.
A 7675 Which of the following test indicators should be An extremely high
considered the most significant factor in neutralization number.
determining as to whether or not a diesel
generator's lube oil should be drained and
renewed?
of the cooling system of a diesel engine? I.
Protects the coolant from freezing. II. Protects
metallic surfaces from corrosion.
boiler.
listed?
cause?
C 7681 A boiler water whose pH is equal to 7 is called: acidic

the furnace floor,
walls, and corners
D 7683 A dirty atomizer sprayer plate in the burner of an carbon on the register
auxiliary boiler, would be indicated by __________. doors
D 7684 A high reading at a salinity cell located in the loop chill shocking is
seal between two stages of a flash type evaporator necessary to remove
would indicate __________. scale

B 7687 A turbine assembly in which steam flows in series dual series

through a high pressure turbine and then on to a
low pressure turbine, with both turbines driving a
common reduction gear through separate shafts, is
classified as _________.
may be installed?
A 7689 Air trapped in a refrigeration system using a water- unusually high head
cooled condenser is usually indicated by pressure when
__________. compared to the
existing temperature
of the liquid refrigerant
B 7690 An evaporator pressure regulating valve (back prevent compressor

pressure regulator) is installed in the evaporator overload
coils of some refrigeration systems to __________.
D 7691 Any unusual, or new vibration in the hull or clutch slippage

propeller shafting can be an indication of
__________.
__________.
D 7693 Capacity control of a centrifugal refrigeration varying the speed of

compressor can be accomplished by __________. the compressor

__________.
__________.

oil nozzles, are closed directly by __________. I.
spring pressure II. fuel oil pressure
engine

C 7699 Fluctuating pressures and temperatures in an eliminate most of the

evaporator will __________. scale formation in the
first effect
D 7702 If a diesel engine starts firing, but is unable to come insufficient fuel supply
up to normal speed, the cause may be
__________.
D 7703 If a tube should leak in an operating main steam second-stage
turbine lube oil cooler, the water will not discharge valve will
immediately contaminate the oil because the open
__________.
B 7704 If one fuel strainer of a duplex strainer unit secure the engine
becomes clogged while your vessel is underway, immediately
you should first __________.
A 7705 If the flame of a Halide leak detecting torch burns A restricted exploring
yellow, which of the problems listed is indicated? tube
C 7706 If the temperature of the fuel oil entering an produce smoke white
atomizer is too low, the burner will __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 12" stroke with a volumetric
efficiency of 90%, what is the capacity of this
pump?
this pump?
A 7712 If your vessel burns 2.9 tons of fuel per hour 1.2 tons
operating at a speed of 20 knots, how many tons
per hour will it burn at a speed of 15 knots?
pressure is normally controlled by __________. lube oil pump
A 7714 In a large refrigeration system having more than just after the receiver
one evaporator, a king solenoid valve should be
installed and located __________.
__________.
A 7716 In an air conditioning system, low discharge head leaky suction valves
pressure associated with a reciprocating
compressor can be the result of __________.
C 7717 In order to maximize the performance of an I only
operating centrifuge, you can adjust the fuel oil
__________. I. Viscosity II. through put
B 7718 Incomplete combustion due to insufficient air yields carbon dioxide
an excess amount of __________.
atomization.
A 7720 Lube oil temperature leaving the lube oil coolers is cooling water outlet
regulated by throttling the: valve
A 7721 Most practical diesel engines today operate on a begins on a constant
cycle which is a combination of the Diesel and Otto volume basis
cycles. In this process, compression ignition
__________.
D 7722 One advantage obtained from the use of a pre- increased engine
combustion chamber in a diesel engine is thermal efficiency
__________.
__________.

__________.
A 7726 Sodium sulfite is added to boiler water to dissolved oxygen
chemically react with any __________. present in the water
C 7727 The accumulation of air and other noncondensable cause a loss of the
gases in a refrigeration system will __________. liquid seal
__________.
D 7730 The emergency bilge suction valve is typically used to inject cleaning
__________. additives when the
bilges are extremely
dirty
A 7731 The function of the window cast into the housing of allow the pump to be
an individual jerk pump is to __________. timed to the engine
heater
A 7734 The operation of a thermostatic steam trap thermal expansion of a
depends upon the __________. fluid

load conditions
B 7736 The purpose of running a refrigeration compressor allow refrigerant vapor

motor in short intermittent spurts when starting the cycling time
system after a prolonged shutdown is to
__________.
working pressure of the boilers is __________. I.
increased II. Decreased
B 7738 The stern tube flushing connection can be used to assist in flushing out
_________, all packing strips when
renewing packing
underway
B 7739 The valve best suited for throttling gas or liquid flow gate valve
in a pipeline is the __________.
wear, __________.
B 7741 Turbocharger which has a dirty blower could lead exhaust back-pressure
to: too high
B 7742 Vessels having main engines arranged for air one automatic drain
starting are to be provided with at least serving both
__________. containers
main diesel engine?
recommended by a centrifugal pump
would be reduced. II. The packing life would be
greatly reduced.
________________.
A 7747 When performing a hydrostatic test on a low fresh water at or
pressure evaporator to determine the source of above the ambient
suspected air leaks you should use __________. temperature
B 7748 When the compressed air reservoir is placed in line fitted with a manhole
with an air compressor and is used as an
aftercooler, the reservoir must be __________.
D 7749 When you find a small refrigerant leak with a halide orange
torch, the color of the torch flame will be
__________.
B 7751 Which of the fluids listed is suitable for use as a Methyl alcohol
secondary refrigerant?
B 7753 Which of the following problems would be the Carbon build up in the
probable cause for the faulty operation of a piston ring belt.
reciprocating air compressor suction valve?
ship in all normal
circumstances.

renewed?
of the cooling system of a diesel engine?
I. Protects the coolant from freezing.

II. Protects metallic surfaces from corrosion.
A 7757 Which of the precautions listed should be taken Make certain that a
before opening any part of a refrigeration system? positive pressure
exists in the system to
prevent entrance of
moisture.
listed?
B 7759 While underway on watch in the engine room of a the auxiliary check
steam vessel, the proper valve positions for valve fully open and
controlling feedwater to the boiler using the the stop valve used to
auxiliary feed system should be __________. regulate the amount of
flow
C 7761 A boiler water whose pH is equal to 7 is called: acidic

the furnace floor,
walls, and corners
D 7764 A high percentage of carbon dioxide in boiler flue carbonized burner tips
gases indicates __________.


common reduction gear through separate shafts,
is classed as __________.
A 7768 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), Screwed bonnet
which of the following is permitted in boiler fuel oil valves of the union
service system discharge piping? bonnet type.
A 7769 Air trapped in a refrigeration system using a water- unusually high head
cooled condenser is usually indicated by pressure when
__________. compared to the
B 7770 An evaporator pressure regulating valve (back prevent compressor

pressure regulator) is installed in the evaporator overload
coils of some refrigeration systems to __________.
B 7771 Any noncondensable gases in a refrigeration decrease low side

system will eventually accumulate and cause a/an pressure
_______.
B 7772 Before charging a refrigeration unit, the refrigerant flushed with clean
charging lines should be __________. refrigerant oil
D 7773 Capacity control of a centrifugal refrigeration varying the speed of

compressor can be accomplished by __________. the compressor
C 7774 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that the be designed to
flame safeguard control system for an automatic automatically relight
boiler, should __________. the boiler fires after a
low water shutdown
D 7775 Corrosion and grooving on the blading of an copper
exhaust driven turbocharger is caused by certain
components of residual fuel oils. These
components are vanadium, sodium, and
__________.
C 7776 Differential pistons used in some reciprocating air a means of distributing
compressors, serve to provide __________. side pressures over a
wider area of each
cylinder
engine
A 7778 Excessive recirculation of condensate should be excessive cooling of

avoided, as it can cause __________. the condensate
C 7779 Fluctuating pressures and temperatures in an eliminate most of the

evaporator will __________. scale formation in the
first effect
C 7780 Fuel oil passing through the burners is divided into diffuser
fine particles by the __________.
__________.
__________.
A 7785 If the flame of a Halide leak detecting torch burns A restricted exploring
yellow, which of the problems listed is indicated? tube

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 12" stroke with a volumetric
efficiency of 90%, what is the capacity of this
pump?
this pump?
A 7792 If your vessel burns 2.9 tons of fuel per hour 1.2 tons
operating at a speed of 20 knots, how many tons
per hour will it burn at a speed of 15 knots?
D 7793 In a diesel engine which uses a continous pressure hydraulically

pump, the fuel is introduced into the combustion
chamber of the cylinder
D 7794 In a large main propulsion diesel engine, if an Increase fuel injection
excessive amount of carbon has been found to be pressure.
forming around the fuel injector nozzle holes, which
of the following would correct this condition?
__________.
B 7796 In addition to the repeated use of surface blow to calcium chromate, for
control boiler water chemistry, caustic soda may be oxygen control
used to treat high salinity, as well as __________.
B 7797 In order to maximize the performance of a I only

centrifuge, you can adjust the __________.
I. number of disks in the stack

II. frequency of shooting the bowl
B 7798 Incomplete combustion due to insufficient air yields carbon dioxide
an excess amount of __________.
B 7799 It is why it is very necessary to drain the air tanks Avoid sticking of
and the air pipes before moving the main and exhaust valve spindle
generator engine.
B 7800 Lube oil temperature leaving the lube oil coolers is cooling water inlet
regulated by throttling the __________. valve
__________.
D 7802 One advantage obtained from the use of a increased engine
precombustion chamber in a diesel engine is thermal efficiency
__________.
D 7803 Operating a steam turbine propulsion unit at excellent plant
seawater and the main circulating pump providing higher attainable
__________.

__________.
C 7807 The accumulation of air and other noncondensable cause a loss of the
gases in a refrigeration system will __________. liquid seal
D 7808 The boiler main feed stop check valve is located DC heater feed water
nearest the __________. outlet
D 7809 The crankcase of many diesel engines are kept scavenging action of
under a slight vacuum by the __________. the piston
D 7810 The emergency bilge suction valve is typically used to inject cleaning
__________. additives when the
bilges are extremely
dirty
C 7812 The latent heat of water vapor in air is dependent dry bulb temperature
upon the __________.
C 7813 The major difference to consider when selecting a flow rate at which
P-type or S-type lavatory drain trap would be the water must be
__________. removed
D 7814 The operation of a thermostatic steam trap action of a float within

depends upon the __________. a chamber
B 7815 The primary operational difference between a manner in which

huddling chamber type safety valve and a nozzle steam pressure
reaction type safety valve is the __________. causes initial valve
opening
B 7816 The purpose of runnig a refrigeration compressor allow refrigeration
motor in short intermittent spurts when the system vapor cyling time
is being started after prolonged shutdown is to
____________
D 7817 The relief valve on the discharge side of the fuel oil fuel oil heater inlet
service pump may discharge directly to the suction
side of the pump, or to the __________.
B 7818 The stern tube flushing connection can be used to assist in flushing out
_________, all packing strips when
renewing packing
underway
B 7819 The valve best suited for throttling gas or liquid flow gate valve
in a pipeline is the __________.
C 7820 To ensure that a refrigeration unit will not start Place a crow bar in
while undergoing repairs, you should: the flywheel of the unit
A 7821 Turbocharged four-stroke/cycle diesel engines improving cylinder

utilize valve overlap for __________. scavenging
main diesel engine?
B 7825 What would be the result of adding phosphate I
compounds into the cooling system of a diesel
engine ?
I. Protect the coolant from freezing.

II. Protect metallic surfaces from corrosion.
A 7826 When any low pressure distilling plant is operated heat level rises
__________.
C 7827 When passing through mesh contact, the teeth of a galling
reduction gear first go through a series of actions
best described as __________.
B 7828 When the compressed air reservoir is placed in line fitted with a manhole
with an air compressor and is used as an
aftercooler, the reservoir must be __________.
C 7829 When you are transferring fuel oil to the settling plugging gooseneck
tanks, precautions to be observed should include tank vents to prevent
__________. accidental overflow

B 7831 Which of the fluids listed is suitable for use as a methyl alcohol
C 7832 Which of the following devices controls the A pressure regulating
discharge flow rate of an attached, positive valve
displacement, rotary gear, diesel engine, lube oil
pump?
B 7833 Which of the following problems would be the Carbon build up in the
probable cause for the faulty operation of a piston ring belt.
reciprocating air compressor suction valve?
D 7834 Which of the following statements is correct The inner race should
concerning antifriction bearings installed on be free to turn on the
pumps? shaft.
renewed?
C 7836 Which of the listed effects would mixtures of I
ethylene glycol and phosphate compounds have
on the metal surfaces of the cooling system of a
diesel engine? I. Protects the coolant from
freezing. II. Protects metallic surfaces from
corrosion.
A 7837 Which of the precautions listed should be taken Make certain that a
before opening any part of a refrigeration system? positive pressure
exists in the system to
prevent entrance of
moisture.
listed?
controlling feedwater to the boiler using the the stop valve used to
flow
A 7840 Within the cycle of a forced circulation auxiliary collected in the lower
water-tube boiler, part of the water flashes into portion of the steam
steam, and the remaining hot water is accumulator for
__________. recirculation back to
the heating coil or
water tank
A 7841 A boiler water tube would burn out as a result of I only

__________.
I. direct flame impingement

II. excessive soot accumulation
B 7842 A corbel in the furnace of a water-tube boiler is a preformed burner arch
__________. section
C 7845 A particular space is air conditioned by a 25 ton A liquid line service
water cooled system. While troubleshooting, the valve is partially
space is found to be too warm, and the compressor closed.
is not operating. A service check determines the
compressor suction pressure to be above the
normal cut-i
A 7846 A SECONDARY function of a waste heat boiler is reduce engine exhaust

to __________. noise

common reduction gear through separate shafts,
is classed as __________.
D 7849 Air scavenging of a diesel engine cylinder blows out the exhaust
__________. gases
D 7850 An estimated 15% of all refrigerant emissions from servicing
chillers occur during __________.
B 7851 Any noncondensable gases in a refrigeration decrease low side
system will eventually accumulate and cause a/an pressure
_______.
B 7852 Before charging a refrigeration unit, the refrigerant flushed with clean
charging lines should be __________. refrigerant oil
B 7853 Camshafts are usually driven by timing gears or push rods

__________.
low water shutdown
B 7855 Copper piping is used in R-12 systems because it is creep resistant at
low temperatures
C 7856 Differential pistons used in some reciprocating air a means of distributing

compressors, serve to provide __________. side pressures over a
wider area of each
cylinder
A 7857 During the power stroke, the side thrust of a trunk formed by the
type piston is a result of the angle __________. connecting rod and
the cylinder center line

D 7859 Flooding of the DC heater, due to the addition of a condensate

excessive makeup feed, is normally corrected by pressure regulating
the use of __________. valve
A 7861 Hot spots are: The spots where
heavier functions of
fuel are vaporized
__________.
__________.
A 7865 If the fixed orifice in the evaporator steam supply be unable to maintain
line were to be removed, the steam pressure steam flow unless the
reducing valve located upstream would proper range spring
__________. were to be installed
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cylinder, and a 13" stroke with a 90% volumetric

this pump?
D 7872 If your ship burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 11.7 tons
knots?
B 7873 In a diesel engine starting motor equipped with a shifting levers of solid
Bendix drive, the pinion moves and meshes with mechanical linkage
the flywheel ring gear due to __________.
B 7874 In a large low-speed diesel engine, excessive decreasing the

piston clearance from the cylinder head can be thickness of the
restored by __________. cylinder head gasket
B 7875 In a single furnace boiler, where is the steam Superheater

typically cooled for use as auxiliary steam?

centrifuge, you can adjust the __________. I.
Number of disks in the stack II. Frequency of
shooting the bowl
D 7878 Incoming sea water in a flashtype distilling unit is vapor compressor
preheated in the .
D 7879 it is used to absorbed moisture that may be present evaporator coils
with the refrigerant.
__________.
D 7882 One advantage obtained from the use of a increased engine
precombustion chamber in a diesel engine is thermal efficiency
__________.
__________.
B 7884 Problems with the diesel engine fuel injection pump improper adjustment
are usually caused by __________.
D 7885 Rotation of the steering wheel on the navigation regulating the oil flow
bridge initiates oil pressure being applied to the with the six-way valve
steering gear rams by ___________________

A 7887 The absolute pressure maintained in the shell of slightly less than the
the salt water feed heater on most flash absolute pressure of
evaporators used on steam propelled vessels is the L.P. extraction
__________.
D 7888 The boiler main feed stop check valve is located DC heater feedwater
A 7890 The elements of thermostat controller swith are diaphragm type

usually of the
C 7892 The latent heat of water vapor in air is dependent dry bulb temperature
upon the __________.
C 7893 The major difference to consider when selecting a flow rate at which
P-type or S-type lavatory drain trap would be the water must be
__________. removed
A 7894 The operation of a thermostatic steam trap thermal expansion of a
depends upon the __________. fluid
C 7895 The primary objective of the auxiliary exhaust main condenser

system is to supply steam to the __________.
C 7896 The purpose of piston ring and clearance is to allow the combustion
gases to press the ring
down on the land
B 7898 The steam turbine auxilliary for emergency rupture disk

puposes in case the turbine overspeeds is the
C 7899 The vacuum maintained in the salt water feed a separate air ejector
heater shell of a flash-type evaporator is generally unit
accomplished by __________.
B 7900 To do in the event of a small bunker oil spill on Wash down the area
deck while fueling is _. immediately with a fire
hose
A 7903 What could be the possible cause why the exhaust scavenge air cooler
main diesel engine?
A 7904 What is the purpose of the expansion tank in a To accommodate for
closed type jacket cooling water system of a diesel an increase in water
engine? volume
C 7905 What would be the probable cause if a pump were I only
unable to maintain necessary discharge pressure
to a system? I. failure of the internal parts of the
pump II. failure of the pump relief valve spring
A 7906 When any low pressure distilling plant is operated heat level rises
__________.
B 7908 When the cold valve lash is less than that specified open later than normal
by the manufacturer, diesel engine valves,
operating at normal temperatures, will
__________.

turbines to absorb axial stress? thrust bearing
B 7911 Which of the fluids listed is suitable for use as a Methyl alcohol
pump?
B 7913 Which of the following problems will occur when The pump will
the suction valve is throttled on a centrifugal pump immediately overheat
not designed to operate in this manner? and seize.
D 7914 Which of the following statements is correct The inner race should
concerning antifriction bearings installed on be free to turn on the
pumps? shaft.
B 7915 Which of the following test indicators should be An extremely low
considered a determining factor as to whether or neutralization number.
not a diesel generator's lube oil should be drained
and renewed?
diesel engine? I. Protects the coolant from
freezing. II. Protects metallic surfaces from
corrosion.
C 7917 Which of the precautions listed should be observed Secure all lighting to
when taking on diesel fuel? the main deck
listed?
controlling feed water to the boiler using the the stop valve used to
flow
the heating coil or
water tank

__________. I. direct flame impingement II.
excessive soot accumulation
__________. section
A 7923 A direct acting, pneumatically controlled governor 13 millimeters
for a diesel engine operates in a range of 10 to 50
psi. The fuel rack position is at 20 millimeters
when the governor air pressure is 30 psi. If the
governor air pressure changes to 20 psi, the fuel ra
C 7925 A particular space is air conditioned by a 25 ton A liquid line service
water cooled system. While troubleshooting, the valve is partially
space is found to be too warm, and the compressor closed.
is not operating. A service check determines the
compressor suction pressure to be above the
normal cut-i

to __________. noise
D 7927 A triple element, main propulsion, boiler feedwater two-position

regulating system commonly used aboard ship differential gap action
utilizes __________.
__________. gases
D 7930 An estimated 15% of all refrigerant emissions from servicing
chillers occur during __________.
A 7931 Any increase in the exhaust back pressure of a reduce engine
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine will __________. horsepower output
A 7932 Before blowing tubes in a boiler equipped with increase the boiler
steam soot blowers, you water level
should________________.
__________.
low water shutdown
B 7935 Copper piping has been used in refrigeration it is creep resistant at
systems because __________. low temperatures
D 7936 Differential pistons are used in reciprocating air Allow lower discharge
compressor to: air temperature from
any stage


D 7941 Hot running bearings can be caused by inadequate lube oil
__________. supply
A 7942 If a diesel engine runs roughly, which of the Fuel
systems listed is most likely to be at fault?
C 7943 If a tube ruptures in a water-tube auxiliary boiler secure the fires and
due to low water, you should __________. maintain feed water to
boiler to keep up the
water level
B 7944 If one fuel oil strainer of a duplex unit becomes clean the dirty strainer
clogged while the vessel is steaming at sea, the as quickly as possible
FIRST action should be to __________.
A 7945 If the fixed orifice in the evaporator steam supply be unable to maintain
line were to be removed, the steam pressure steam flow unless the
reducing valve located upstream would proper range spring
__________. were to be installed
C 7946 If the temperature of the ammonia gas in the refrigeration effect

discharge piping and the condenser of a increases
refrigeration system remains above 266°F, the
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cylinder, and a 13" stroke with a 90% volumetric

this pump?
knots?



centrifuge, you can adjust the __________. I.
Number of disks in the stack II. Frequency of
shooting the bowl
A 7958 In which type of turbine does the steam pass Helical flow turbine
through reversing chambers machined on the inner
surface of the casing, causing the steam to be
redirected back to the turbine wheel rim?
B 7959 It is type of auxiliary boiler where in the heat economizer
passes inside the tubes during the combustion
process in boiling the water.
B 7961 Most of the liquid refrigerant to be removed from a condenser
system during a refrigerant recovery procedure,
would be found in the _______.
B 7962 Once a huddling chamber type safety valve has I only
begun to initially open, it will then pop open due to
the __________.
I. expansion of the steam leaving the nozzle

II. forces exerted on the projecting lips

__________.
steering gear rams by __________.
D 7966 Small irregularities on the seat and disk of a globe lapping in

valve may be manually repaired with the valve in
place by the process known as
A 7967 The absolute pressure maintained in the shell of slightly less than the
the salt water feed heater on most flash absolute pressure of
evaporators used on steam propelled vessels is the L.P. extraction
__________.
D 7968 The boiler main feed stop check valve is located DC heater feedwater
A 7970 The elements of thermostat controller swicth are bi-metal type

usually of the
B 7971 The function of the springs used with channel or open the valves during
plate-type valves for reciprocating air compressors downward strokes
is to __________.
C 7972 The last two digits stamped on a fuel oil atomizer density of the oil spray
sprayer plate represents the cross-sectional area
ratios of the tangential slots and orifice. This ratio
determines the __________.
A 7973 The major difference between the discharge and one valve seats
suction valves installed in most low pressure, upwards, while the
reciprocating air compressors is that __________. other seats
downwards
D 7974 The operation of a thermostatic steam trap action of a float within

depends upon the __________. a chamber

A 7976 The purpose of oil separator installed in a Return oil entrained in
refrigeration system is to_______________. refrigerant vapor back
to the compressor
crankcase
D 7978 The steam trap which operates on the principle that floated actuated trap
hot water unde pressure tends to flash when the
pressure is reduced is
C 7979 The vacuum maintained in the salt water feed a separate air ejector
heater shell of a flash-type evaporator is generally unit
accomplished by __________.
C 7980 To determine the main bearing clearances in a a depth micrometer

small auxiliary diesel engine, you should use
__________.
B 7982 Vessel propellers are classified as being right hand the bow
or left hand. A right hand propeller turns clockwise
when viewed from __________.
A 7983 What could be the possible cause why the exhaust scavenge ports in
temperature in a main diesel engine rises? engine cylinder dirty
B 7984 What is the purpose of the expansion tank in a To accommodate for

closed type jacket cooling water system of a diesel an increase in water
engine? volume
C 7985 What would be the probable cause if a pump were I only
to a system? I. failure of the internal parts of the
pump II. failure of the pump relief valve spring
at less than the designed vacuum, the
__________.
__________.
D 7990 Which of the bearings listed is most widely used for Steel-lined
main and connecting rod bearings of modern diesel
engines?
B 7991 Which of the fluids listed is normally used to Engine jacket water
condense the primary refrigerant in a shipboard
central air conditioning system?
pump?
B 7993 Which of the following problems will occur when The pump will
the suction valve is throttled on a centrifugal pump immediately overheat
not designed to operate in this manner? and seize.
B 7994 Which of the following statements is correct Check valves are to

concerning ABS rules for fuel oil injection systems be located at the
as found on diesel propelled vessels? service tank and be so
arranged as to be
operable from the
uppermost platform of
the engine
compartment.

and renewed?
diesel engine?
I. Protects the coolant from freezing.

II. Protects metallic surfaces from corrosion.
C 7997 Which of the precautions listed should be observed secure all lighting to
when taking on a diesel fuel? the main deck
listed?
C 7999 While underway at sea, the feedwater inlet dew point temperature
temperature to a boiler economizer is determined of the stack gases
by the __________.
the heating coil or
water tank

__________. I. direct flame impingement II.
excessive soot accumulation
__________. section
C 8004 A high carbon monoxide content in the flue gases complete combustion
of a boiler indicates __________.
D 8005 A partially fouled liquid line strainer in the I only
refrigeration system will cause __________. I. an
increase in the percent of flash gas II. desirable
subcooling of the liquid
to __________. noise
D 8007 A triple element, main propulsion, boiler feedwater two-position

C 8008 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), Main feed check valve
which of the following is classified as a boiler
mounting?
__________. gases
D 8010 An engine spare parts storeroom is at a 5 psig
temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and
contains a storage bottle of refrigerant R-22. What
would be the approximate gage pressure inside
this bottle?
steam soot blowers, you water level
should________________.
__________.
D 8014 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that the Chief Engineer
final setting of boiler safety valves be conducted in
presence of the __________.
B 8016 Differential needle valves used in fuel injectors are cam action
directly closed by __________.
C 8018 Excessive propeller vibration may occur as a result operating at low speed
of __________.
B 8020 Fuel oil may be discovered in the contaminated steam atomizer leaks
drain inspection tank when the __________.
__________. supply
due to low water, you should __________. maintain feedwater to
water level
A 8025 If the fixed material discharge piping between the piping must be flushed
P-tank and the on-deck outlet of the supply boat with water
becomes clogged and cannot be cleared using
normal system air pressure, the __________.
C 8026 If the temperature of the ammonia gas in the refrigeration effect

discharge piping and the condenser of a increases
refrigeration system remains above 266°F, the
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cylinder, and an 11" stroke with 90% volumetric

this pump?
B 8032 If your ship burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 20.3 tons
knots?


A 8036 In addition to the recovery of refrigerant, recovery non-condensable
machines not necessarily able to pull a vacuum gases
can also evacuate a system of __________.
C 8037 In order to maintain the required lube oil The cooling water to
temperature leaving a lube oil cooler, where an the lube oil cooler is
automatic bypass valve is not provided, which of directly regulated to
the following operations is correct? maintain the proper
lube oil temperature.
B 8039 It is the transfer of heat energy from one molecule radiation
to molecule.
C 8040 Lube oil pumps taking suction from the sumps of diaphragm type
marine diesel engines are usually classified as
__________.
B 8041 Most of the liquid refrigerant to be removed from a condenser
system during a refrigerant recovery procedure,
would be found in the _______.
the __________. I. expansion of the steam leaving
the nozzle II. forces exerted on the projecting lips
D 8043 Operating a rotary pump at speeds in excess of decreased clearances

design requirements could cause __________. between rotating parts
steering gear rams by __________.
B 8046 Small droplets of water entrained in the flashed spray pipes

vapor produced in a flash-type evaporator, are
removed by the __________.
A 8047 The absence of carbon monoxide in the flue gas of efficient combustion
a boiler indicates __________.
D 8048 The boiler main feed pump aboard ship can pump operates at a
operate with high temperature water without high discharge
becoming vapor bound because the __________. pressure
C 8049 The crackling noise coming from the centrifugal reversed pump
pump housing is an indication rotation
of_________________.
A 8050 The element of kingsbury thrust bearing which collar
transmits the thrust from the shaft to the oil film and
shoes is the
B 8051 The function of the springs used with channel or open the valves during
plate-type valves for reciprocating air compressors downward strokes
is to __________.
A 8053 The major difference between the discharge and one valve seats
suction valves installed in most low pressure, upwards, while the
reciprocating air compressors is that __________. other seats
downwards
C 8054 The operation of a P-tank depends upon moving the dry barite
__________. with a liquid mud
pump
A 8056 The purpose of oil separator installed in a Return oil entrained in
refrigeration system is to_______________. refrigerant vapor back
to the compressor
crankcase
B 8057 The relief valve on the discharge side of the fuel oil fuel oil heater inlet
service pump may discharge directly to the settler,
or to the __________.
D 8058 The steam that has been condensed in the first after condenser drain
stage air ejector intercondenser drains to the tank
C 8059 The vacuum drag line for the main condenser is main tube bank
specifically connected in which area?
D 8060 To determine the main bearing clearance of a telescoping gauge
propulsion diesel engine, you should measure the
main bearing shell using a ball anvil outside
micrometer and measure the crankshaft journal
using a/an __________.
C 8061 Turbo alternators turbine speed governors include keep the alternator
a device to change speed droop.what is the voltage constant
purpose of this device when.
B 8062 Vessel propellers are classified as being right hand the bow
or left hand. A right hand propeller turns clockwise
when viewed from __________.
A 8063 What could be the possible cause why a main starting air pressure
engine shuttles back at start or fails to attain
speed?
A 8064 What is the purpose of stationary blades in to direct steam flow to
areaction turbine? the next set of moving
blades
D 8065 What would be the probable cause if a pump were I only
to a system? I. failure of the coupling used on a
close-coupled pump II. fracture of one packing
gland bolt
at less than the designed vacuum, the
__________.
A 8067 When overhauling a diesel engine, the best tool to an electric hand
use to remove the wear ridge at the top of the grinder
engine cylinder liner, prior to removing the piston,
is __________.
__________.
tanks, precaution to be observed include: tank vents to prevent
accidental overflow
engines?
B 8071 Which of the fluids listed is normally used to Engine jacket water
condense the primary refrigerant in a shipboard
central air conditioning system?
D 8072 Which of the following devices can be used to Brick bolts
secure or hold furnace refractory in position?
A 8073 Which of the following problems will occur if the Fuel injection timing
needle valve in a fuel injection nozzle sticks in the will change
open position?
arranged as to be
operable from the
the engine
compartment.

and renewed?
C 8076 Which of the listed effects would mixtures of Increases the rate of
ethylene glycol and phosphate compounds have heat transfer
diesel engine?
C 8077 Which of the precautions listed should be observed secure all lighting to
when taking on a diesel fuel? the main deck
listed?
C 8079 While underway at sea, the feedwater inlet dew point temperature
by the __________.
A 8080 With which of the following types of diesel engine Supercharged, four-
arrangements is a waste heat boiler most likely to stroke/cycle diesel
produce the maximum steam pressure, engine
temperature, and flow conditions?
A 8081 A boiler water sample being collected for analysis this keeps the water
should be circulated through a cooling coil because from flashing into
_________. steam as it is drawn
from the higher
pressure of the boiler
into atmospheric
conditions
D 8082 A corbel in the furnace of a water tube boiler is: performed burner arch
section
A 8084 A heavy accumulation of soot on the fireside of the low superheater outlet
superheater can cause a __________. temperature because
of the insulating effect
of soot
D 8085 A partially fouled liquid line strainer in the I only

refrigeration system will cause __________. I. an
increase in the percent of flash gas II. desirable
subcooling of the liquid
C 8086 A scored diesel engine cylinder liner will cause high firing pressure
__________.
D 8087 A triple element, main propulsion, boiler feed water two-position

mounting?
D 8089 Air removed from the main condenser is vented to vacuum breaker
the atmosphere through the __________.
D 8090 An engine spare parts storeroom is at a 5 psig
temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and
contains a storage bottle of refrigerant R-22. What
would be the approximate gage pressure inside
this bottle?
steam soot blowers, you should __________. water level
C 8093 Cams used to activate mechanically operated air Abrupt lift with a short
starting valves on four-stroke/cycle diesel engines open period, and
should have which of the valve lift profiles listed? abrupt valve seating.
A 8097 During the power stroke of a four-stroke/cycle piston skirt
diesel engine, most of the side thrust of a trunk-
type piston is absorbed by the __________.
C 8098 Excessive propeller vibration may occur as a result operating at low speed
of __________.
B 8099 'Flooding back' is a condition where the liquid vaporizes in the
refrigerant __________. condenser
__________. supply
due to low water, you should __________. maintain feedwater to
water level
A 8105 If the fixed material discharge piping between the piping must be flushed
P-tank and the on-deck outlet of the supply boat with water
becomes clogged and cannot be cleared using
normal system air pressure, the __________.
C 8106 If the temperature of fuel entering an atomizer is dribble fuel and smoke
too low, the burner will_____________. white
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cylinder, and an 11" stroke with 90% volumetric

this pump?
knots?
C 8113 In a diesel engine mechanical-type fuel pump, the push rod action
delivery check valve is opened by __________.
A 8114 In a Kingsbury thrust bearing, the thrust shoes are pivoted, and the thrust
__________. collar turns with the
shaft
A 8115 In a single acting, two-stroke/cycle, diesel once every crankshaft
generator engine, the power impulse in an revolution
individual cylinder occurs __________.
A 8116 In addition to the recovery of refrigerant, recovery non-condensable
machines not necessarily able to pull a vacuum gases
can also evacuate a system of __________.
B 8119 It is the reason why there is water inside the main Low air temperature
reservoir air tank onboard ship.
__________.
B 8121 Most marine boilers are designed to produce superheated steam
__________. only
the __________. I. expansion of the steam leaving
the nozzle II. forces exerted on the projecting lips
D 8123 Operating a rotary pump at speeds in excess of decreased clearances

design requirements could cause __________. between rotating parts
B 8124 Prior to taking on bunker in a deep tank previously test the fixed fire
used to carry dry cargo, you should extinguishing system
______________ in that tank
C 8125 Rotating flyweights, acting against a spring force, feed water regulator
will provide a simple type of __________.
B 8126 Small droplets of water entrained in the flashed spray pipes
vapor produced in a flash-type evaporator, are
removed by the __________.
A 8127 The absence of carbon monoxide in the flue gas of nearly complete
a boiler indicates __________. combustion
C 8129 The crackling noise coming from the centrifugal reversed pump
pump housing is an indication rotation
of_________________.
D 8130 The efficient burning of fuel in a diesel engine is temperature of
dependent upon the __________. compression
D 8131 The function of the piston compression rings used seal the space
in a diesel engine is to __________. between the piston
and liner
A 8133 The major cause of trouble in a mechanical- dirt
hydraulic governor is contamination of the hydraulic
fluid by __________.
A 8134 The operation of a P-tank depends upon fluidizing the dry bulk
__________. material
D 8135 The primary function of the contaminated drain provide a source of
inspection tank is to __________. make-up feed
B 8136 The purpose of oil deflector rings for turbine shafts directing the lube oil
include __________. spray
or to the __________.
A 8138 The steam supplied to operate a steam driven desuperheated steam
reciprocating pump is usually obtained from the line via a reducing
__________. station
A 8139 The usual symptoms of cavitation in a centrifugal noise and vibration
pump would be __________.
using a/an __________.
D 8141 Turbine throttling losses can best be described as as a result of friction
a loss of energy occurring __________. created when steam
passes through the
nozzle block
C 8142 Vent condensers are usually an integral part of only steam vented
deaerating feed heaters and serve to condense from high pressure
__________. steam traps
engine shuttles back at start or fails to attain too low
speed?
B 8144 What is the purpose of running a refrigeration to let proper circulating
compressor in short intermittent spurts when the of oil in the crankcase
system is being started after a long idle period?
D 8145 What would be the probable cause if a pump were I only

to a system? I. failure of the coupling used on a
close-coupled pump II. fracture of one packing
gland bolt
B 8146 When answering a full astern bell from half ahead, increase sharply with
the superheater outlet temperature on a single the increased firing
furnace boiler will __________. rate
B 8147 When ordering an expansion valve which of the size and pressure
following information is necessary?
A 8148 When the cold tappet clearance is less than that open earlier than
specified by the engine manufacturer, the diesel normal
engine valves will __________.
C 8149 When you are transferring fuel oil to the setting plugging gooseneck
tanks, precaution to be observed include: tank vents to prevent
accidental overflow
engines?
B 8151 Which of the flue gas components listed Carbon monoxide
contributes to the greatest heat loss in a boiler?

open position?
arranged as to be
operable from the
the engine
compartment.
D 8155 Which of the following terms represents the form of Latent heat of
heat removed from the refrigerant in the condenser vaporization
of a refrigeration system?
diesel engine?
D 8157 Which of the parts listed for a reaction turbine, Fixed nozzle
serve the same function as the nozzles of an
impulse turbine?
listed?
C 8159 While underway at sea, the feed water inlet dew point temperature
by the __________.
C 8161 A boiler superheater support tube differs from a direction of flow of the
standard generating tube in that the __________. steam and water
mixtures differ
B 8162 A convergent-divergent nozzle functions to reverse steam flow
__________. direction
A 8163 A diesel generator has just been paralleled with an an incorrect diesel
AC turbo generator, but the load can not be generator governor
properly divided. This could be caused by speed droop
__________. adjustment
of soot
C 8165 A partially fouled liquid line strainer in the I only

refrigeration system will cause __________. I. a
loss of refrigeration effect II. the strainer outlet
piping to be cooler than the inlet
C 8166 A scale trap in a freon system will be found on the: receiver
B 8167 A totally white or yellow colored flame produced by no R-12 leakage

a Halide torch being used to test for refrigerant
leaks indicates __________.
mounting?
B 8170 An engine displacement is equal to piston: The number of
cylinders times the
area
A 8171 Any feed water testing done on a routine basis chloride

would normally include testing for __________.
D 8178 Excessive priming in a propulsion boiler can lead to I Only
severe damage of the __________.
I. downcomers installed in a "D" type boiler

II. main steam turbine reduction gears
B 8179 'Flooding back' is a condition where the liquid vaporizes in the
refrigerant __________. condenser
D 8181 Hot gas bypass is one of the methods used to relieve excessive
__________. compressor head
pressure
A 8182 If a diesel engine runs roughly, what system is fuel
most likely to be at fault?
C 8183 If a tube failure results from low water level and you immediately secure
cannot maintain water in sight in the gage glass, the forced draft fans
B 8184 If one drive belt on an air compressor is found to be replace that belt only
worn you should __________.
B 8185 If the firing pressures in a diesel engine are high, late injection timing
although the exhaust temperatures are normal, the
cause may be __________.
A 8186 If the supplied steam pressure to the first effect of a solenoid dump valve
submerged tube distilling plant is allowed to will trip
fluctuate, the distiller __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 8190 If you have a simplex double acting reciprocating 81 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
A 8192 If your ship burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 19.0 tons
knots?
shaft
C 8196 In addition to the normal governor, each main is not required to have
engine having a maximum continuous output of any additional over
300 hp and over, which can be declutched or which speed protection
drives a controllable pitch propeller, __________. provided a hydraulic
governor is used
B 8198 In which type of turbine does a pressure drop exist Impulse
through the fixed blades and the moving blades?
B 8199 It is the property of resistance to fracture under Tenacity

tensile or "Pulling" force.
__________.
__________. only
A 8202 On which of the following heated surfaces of a Feedwater heater
flash type evaporator would you be more likely to internal tube surfaces.
find soft scale formation?
A 8203 Operating a rotary pump at excessive spees could decreased clearances
cause ________ between rotating parts
B 8204 Prior to starting, the purpose of turning over a main test the starting
propulsion diesel engine with the cylinder test system
cocks open, is to __________.
A 8205 Rotating flyweights acting against a spring force governor
makes up a simple type of __________.
D 8206 Small cracks in the crankshaft bearing surface of a corrosion fretting
diesel engine are an indication of __________.
A 8207 The absence of carbon monoxide in the flue gas of nearly complete
a boiler indicates __________. combustion
C 8209 The counter reading at 1200H was 444630. if the 465347

speed of the engine of 121.8 r.p.m. is in increased
by 10% at noon and the new speed maintained
during the whole of the following watch, what is the
counter reading at 1600H?
and liner
A 8212 The last stroke of two-stroke cycle diesel engine is power stroke
called:
fluid by __________.
B 8214 The operation of a P-tank depends upon liquefying the dry bulk
D 8215 The primary function of the contaminated drain store contaminated

inspection tank is to __________. drains
or to the __________.
A 8218 The steam supplied to operate a steam driven desuperheated steam
reciprocating pump is usually obtained from the line via a reducing
__________. station
using a/an __________.
passes through the
nozzle block
engine shuttles back at start or fails to attain
speed?
B 8224 What is the purpose of running a refrigeration to let proper circulating
compressor in short intermittent spurts when the of oil in the crankcase
system is being started after a long idle period?
A 8225 What would be the best remedy that can be plunger and barrel
applied if the fuel injection pump plunger or barrel must be replaced as a
becomes damaged? unit
A 8227 When operating with the auxiliary feed line, manually by throttling
feedwater flow is controlled __________. the auxiliary feed stop-
check valve
C 8229 When you are transferring fuel oil from one double plugging gooseneck
bottom tank to another, precautions to be observed tank vents to prevent
should include __________. accidental overflow
D 8230 Which of the bearings listed below is most widely Steel-lined

used for the main and connecting rod bearings of
a modern high-speed diesel engine?
B 8231 Which of the flexible coupling types listed is used in Friction clutch
most turbine reduction gear installations?
open position?
C 8234 Which of the following statements is correct The liquid receiver
concerning a typical shipboard multi-coil functions to collect
refrigeration system? and remove
noncondensable
gases.
heat removed from the refrigerant in the condenser vaporization
of a refrigeration system?
diesel engine?
D 8237 Which of the parts listed for a reaction turbine, Fixed nozzle
impulse turbine?
listed?
B 8239 While underway at sea, one of three available start a second pump
centrifugal salt water service pumps is in operation and operate it in
with a sea water temperature of 50°F. The parallel
operating temperature of all the systems supplied
by this pump appear to be high. Your next proper
course of act
mixtures differ
D 8243 A diesel generator governor is hunting. After check air intake

changing the oil the governor is flushed and the manifold pressure
compensation needle valve is adjusted; but the
hunting persists. You should NOW __________.
of soot
C 8245 A partially fouled liquid line strainer in the I only
refrigeration system will cause __________. I. a
loss of refrigeration effect II. the strainer outlet
piping to be cooler than the inlet
B 8246 A sample of boiler water can be chemically tested sample color changes
for alkalinity by initially adding a few drops of from clear to pink
phenolphthalein and then slowly titrating the water
sample until the __________.
B 8247 A totally white or yellow colored flame produced by no R-12 leakage
a Halide torch being used to test for refrigerant
leaks indicates __________.
A 8248 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), The fuel valve should
when an automatically fired boiler has a flameout, be de-energized.
which of the following actions should occur FIRST?
C 8250 An energy loss associated with a reaction turbine, throttling loss
but not an impulse turbine, is __________.
D 8251 Any abnormal condition or emergency that occurs first assistant engineer
in the engine room must be reported immediately
to the __________.
B 8254 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that the the feed pump shut off
design pressure of an economizer integral with the head pressure
boiler and connected to the boiler drum without
intervening stop valves shall be at least equal to
__________.
B 8255 Copper is used on R-12 piping because it is creep resistant at
______________. low temperature
C 8256 Diesel fuel oil having a low cetane rating can result improved cold weather
in __________. starting
severe damage of the __________. I.
downcomers installed in a "D" type boiler II. main
steam turbine reduction gears
C 8259 Flinger ring, fitted on the pump shaft, is used to: lubricate the packing
C 8260 Fuel oil is transferred to the settling tanks for the purpose of
__________. removing any volatile
gases present in the
fuel
D 8261 Hot gas bypass is one of the methods used to relieve excessive
__________. compressor head
pressure
D 8262 If a diesel engine runs out of fuel, you can expect overheated injector
trouble from __________. pumps
B 8264 If one drive belt on an air compressor is found to be replace that belt only
worn you should __________.
A 8266 If the supplied steam pressure to the first effect of a solenoid dump valve
submerged tube distilling plant is allowed to will trip
fluctuate, the distiller __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
shaft
engine having a maximum continuous output of any additional
300 hp and over, which can be declutched or which overspeed protection
governor is used
B 8277 In order to maintain the effectiveness of the lube oil have the centrifuge
centrifuge to remove water, the engineer in charge cleaned only once
should __________. every 30 days

B 8279 it is the proper location of the absorbent silica gel in after oil separator
R -22 refrigerating system onboard.
C 8280 Lube oil pumps taking suction from the sump of diaphragm type
most small marine engines are usually
__________.
__________. only
A 8282 On which of the following heated surfaces of a Feedwater heater
flash type evaporator would you be more likely to internal tube surfaces.
find soft scale formation?
C 8283 Operating a reciprocating air compressor without immediate piston
an air intake filter can result in a/an __________. damage
D 8285 Rotary pumps operating at excessive speed could decrease clearances
cause _____________ between rotating parts
B 8286 Small appliances with less than three pounds of liquid charged
refrigerant should be __________.
B 8287 The ability of the governor to prevent fluctuations in load limit
engine speed is termed __________.
D 8288 The boiler gage glasses should be periodically test the feedwater
blowndown to __________. stop-check valve
D 8289 The correct radial clearances between the rotor interstage packing
and the casing in a propulsion turbine are
maintained by the turbine __________.
and liner
A 8292 The lap of a steam valve of reciprocating steam central position
engine is measured when the valve is in the
fluid by __________.
C 8294 The operation of a P-tank depends upon moving the dry barite
__________. with a liquid mud
pump
D 8295 The primary function of the contaminated drain store contaminated
inspection tank is to __________. drains
A 8297 The relative air pressure in the inlet manifold of a greater than the
turbocharged diesel engine is usually __________. average exhaust
manifold pressure
A 8298 The steam soot blower piping should be thoroughly impinging of
drained before operating to prevent __________. generating tube
surfaces
C 8300 To determine the extent of lube oil system watch for variations in
contamination you would __________. the lube oil pump
discharge pressure
passes through the
nozzle block
A 8303 What could be the possible cause why a main injected fuel quantity
diesel engine fires violently when starting? too great for starting
C 8304 What is the purpose of removable sleeves on shaft for making it easier to
of centrifugal pump? replace the pump
shaft packing
A 8305 What would be the best remedy that can be plunger and barrel
applied if the fuel injection pump plunger or barrel must be replaced as a
becomes damaged? unit
A 8307 When operating with the auxiliary feed line, manually by throttling
feedwater flow is controlled __________. the auxiliary feed stop-
check valve

D 8312 Which of the following designs is an essential A large pressure and

feature of the Rateau type turbine? temperature drop
occurring in the first
stage.
D 8313 Which of the following problems will occur if a disk- Contamination of the
type centrifugal lube oil purifier contains insufficient lube oil by
sealing water prior to admitting oil flow to the bowl? emulsification will
result.
C 8314 Which of the following statements is correct The liquid receiver

concerning a typical shipboard multi-coil functions to collect
refrigeration system? and remove
noncondensable
gases.
heat removed form the refrigerant in the condenser vaporization
of an R-12 system?
C 8316 Which of the listed diesel engine systems is likely Lubrication
to create the problem of a cylinder regularly
misfiring?
D 8317 Which of the parts listed for a reaction turbine Fixed nozzles
impulse turbine?
D 8318 Which steam plant watch operating condition will High level hydrazine
require priority attention over the other conditions dosing tank
listed?
with a sea water temperature of 50░F. The parallel
course of act
D 8320 With vacuum up and the main propulsion turbine distribute the gland
standing by while awaiting engine orders, it is sealing steam evenly
necessary to roll the unit alternately ahead and throughout the glands
astern every five minutes to __________.
mixtures differ
C 8323 A diesel engine with high lugging capacity, would controllable pitch
be necessary for driving a __________. propeller
A 8324 A heat carrying mediums that absorb heat during refrigerant
their cycle in the refrigeration system
C 8325 A part of the oil burner system wherein it is situated Impingement
in the cylinder head or combustion chamber and
serves the purpose of atomizing the fuel oil. The
part is called______.
B 8326 A sample of boiler water can be chemically tested burette reading is zero
for alkalinity by initially adding a few drops of a and the sample color
specific color indicator, then slowly titrating the changes
water sample until the __________.
A 8327 A thrust bearing is used with a propulsion diesel control axial
engine to __________. movement of the
crankshaft
D 8329 Air receivers installed in starting air systems are to cylindrical in shape
be __________. with service
connections located at
the top and bottom

to the __________.
A 8332 Before blowing down a boiler, always: open the skin valves
A 8333 Calculate the piston dispalcement of a two cylinder 10.44 cu. in.
compressor rotating at 1, 500 RPM. If the diameter
of the cylinder is 15 cm. and the length of the
stroke is 15 cm.
__________.
D 8335 Cooling water to the vent condenser in a DC heater salt water circulator
is supplied by the __________.
C 8337 During the operation of a lube oil centrifuge, a thin number of disks in the
emulsion interface occurs between the lube oil and disk stack
seal. The position of this interface is determined by
the __________.
severe damage of the __________. I.
downcomers installed in a "D" type boiler II. main
steam turbine reduction gears
A 8339 Flexible couplings used in modern turbine gear type
reduction gear installations would include
__________.
fuel
B 8341 High-speed, multi-cylinder, diesel engines prevent bearing loads
commonly use counterweights placed opposite to
the crankpins to __________.
B 8344 If one drive belt on air compressor is found to be replace that belt only
worn, you should____________.
C 8346 If the superheat value of the thermostatic box temperature will
expansion valve is adjusted too high the continually rise
__________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 8350 If you have a simplex double acting reciprocating 10 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
C 8352 If your ship burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 10.1 tons
knots?
B 8353 In a diesel engine lube oil system, which of the Wristpin bearings
following parts should be lubricated first?
C 8354 In a jerk pump, the amount of fuel that will be the pump supply
forced through the spray nozzle on each upward pressure
stroke of the plunger depends on __________.
A 8355 In a single acting, two-stroke/cycle, diesel engine, once every crankshaft
the power impulse in an individual cylinder occurs revolution
__________.
engine having a maximum continuous output of any additional
300 hp and over, which can be declutched or which overspeed protection
governor is used

B 8359 it is the proper location of the absorbent silica gel in after oil separator
R -22 refrigerating system onboard.
__________.
D 8361 Most main reduction gear units employ double eliminate the need for
helical cut gears, rather than single helical cut a turbine dummy
gears, because double helical cut gears piston
__________.
D 8362 On watch aboard ship, which of the following Leaks developed in
conditions will prevent a general service shipboard the suction piping.
pump from achieving its maximum suction lift?

an air intake filter can result in a/an __________. damage
A 8365 Ring groove inserts are occasionally used on reduce the ring groove
aluminum alloy pistons to __________. wear rate
B 8366 Small appliances with less than three pounds of liquid charged
refrigerant should be __________.
B 8367 The ability of the governor to prevent fluctuations in sensitivity

D 8368 The boiler gage glasses should be periodically test the feedwater
blowndown to __________. stop-check valve
C 8370 The efficiency of boiler combustion can be nitrogen, carbon
measured by the relative proportions of certain dioxide, and oxygen
elements in the flue gases. The elements
measured are __________.
in a diesel engine is to between the piston
and liner
A 8372 The labyrinth seals used on rotating steam turbine successive pressure
shafts reduces external leakage by causing drops through the seal
__________. stages
D 8373 The major cause of problems occurring with fuel incorrect replacement
injection equipment is __________. of barrels and
plungers of jerk pumps
A 8374 The operation of a P-tank depends upon fluidizing the dry bulk
A 8375 The primary function of a waster heat boiler is to recover heat which
otherwise would be
lost
C 8376 The purpose of nozzles in a liquid mud system is aerate the mud to
to_________. insure proper oxygen
content
manifold pressure
C 8378 The steam soot blower piping should be thoroughly accidental flameout
drained before operating to prevent __________.
A 8379 The usual symptoms of cavitation in a centrifugal crackling noise and

pump is __________. vibration
discharge pressure
A 8381 Turbine lube oil suction strainer baskets have course perforations
__________.
C 8382 Variations in the amount of fuel oil burned in a atomizing steam
return flow type burner of an auxiliary boiler, are pressure
A 8383 What could be the possible cause why a main injected fuel quantity
diesel engine fires violently when starting? too great for starting
A 8384 What is the purpose of low pressure cut out switch start and stop the
in refrigeration system? compressor upon
system demands
B 8385 What would be the approximate gap clearance .001 " - .003 "
value for a flywheel magnetic pickup speed sensor
as found on most medium and high speed
engines?
A 8386 When an oil purification centrifuge loses a portion centrifugal force being
of its seal, the oil can then be discharged through developed on the oil
the heavy phase discharge port. This is partly a near the interface
result of greater __________.
A 8387 When operating with the auxiliary feed line, feed manually by throttling
water flow is controlled __________. the auxiliary feed stop-
check valve
B 8388 When the boiler is operating at high firing rates, in Downcomers and
addition to the generating tubes, which of the water wall tubes
following tubes will also function as generating
tubes?


stage.
D 8393 Which of the following problems will occur if a disk- Contamination of the
type centrifugal lube oil purifier contains insufficient lube oil by
sealing water prior to admitting oil flow to the bowl? emulsification will
result.
D 8394 Which of the following statements is an accurate The piping shall be so

description of fuel injection piping used on diesel arranged to allow for
engines with a cylinder bore of 250 mm and uncomplicated
above? removal of the fuel
injection equipment
and other associated
components located
on the cylinder head.
A 8395 Which of the following terms is used to identify the Suction head
pressure of a liquid entering a centrifugal pump?

misfiring?
impulse turbine?
C 8398 Which steam plant watch operating condition will High level main
require priority attention over the other conditions condenser
listed?
with a sea water temperature of 50░F. The parallel
course of act
D 8401 A boiler superheater safety valve is set to lift at 450 450 psi (3102 kPa)
psi (3102 kPa). Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
require that if there is a pressure drop of 10 psi (69
kPa) across the superheater, the drum safety valve
should set to lift at a pressure of _______
D 8402 A convection type superheater in a D-type boiler is generator tubes

protected from radiant heat by __________.
C 8403 A diesel engine with high lugging capacity, would controllable pitch
be necessary for driving a __________. propeller
B 8404 A grease lubricated ball bearing or roller bearing fills only 10% of all
will run cooler if the grease __________. void spaces within the
bearing
C 8405 A one ton air conditioning system has which of the It forces 2,000 lbs. of
listed operating characteristics? refrigerant through the
evaporator per day.
B 8406 A sample of boiler water can be chemically tested burette reading is zero
for alkalinity by initially adding a few drops of a and the sample color
specific color indicator, then slowly titrating the changes
water sample until the __________.
crankshaft
the top and bottom

to the __________.
A 8412 Before blowing down a boiler, always: open the skin valves
A 8413 Calculate the Kilowatt needed by the electric motor 11.775 Kw

driving a centrifugal pump used for pumping 250
ngal./min. of water against a 100 ft. ahead,
efficiency of pump is only 50 percent, efficiency of
motor is 80 percent. Data: 5308 constant, SG= 1
H2O.
__________.
C 8415 Cooling water pumps driven by direct-reversing curved impeller vane
diesel engines are usually __________. with tangential outlet
the __________.
C 8418 Excessive priming in a propulsion boiler can cause I Only
severe damage to the_________.
I. integral superheater
II. main steam turbine
A 8419 Flexible couplings used in modern turbine gear type
reduction gear installations would include
__________.
fuel
C 8423 If a tube failure results from low water level and the immediately secure
water level can not be maintained in sight in the the forced draft fans
gage glass, you should __________.
D 8424 If one burner of a group of operating steam left wide open
atomizing burners in a steaming boiler is cut out,
the register doors for that burner should be
__________.
C 8425 If the fires to a steaming boiler have been all burning embers in
accidently extinguished, you should not relight any the furnace are
burner until __________. extinguished
C 8426 If the superheat value of the thermostatic box temperature will
expansion valve is adjusted too high the continually rise
__________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 8430 If you have a simplex double acting reciprocating 10 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
C 8432 If your ship burns 8 tons of fuel per hour at 15 10.1 tons
knots?
__________.
C 8436 In addition to the main starting air compressor, provide air for engine
another air compressor, driven by a separate scavenging
power source, is installed to __________.
B 8438 In which type of evaporator is the control of brine solo shell

density least important?
B 8439 It is the proper location in the air compressor or discharge pipe
compressed air system onboard where the safety
devices called bursting disc is installed.
__________.
__________.

an air intake filter can result in . damage
B 8444 Prior to starting, the purpose of cranking an engine test the starting
over with the cylinder test cocks open is to: system
D 8446 Small amounts of moisture are necessary to trigger tank surface leakage
the growth of microbiological organisms found in
some marine fuels. Some sources of water
contamination are __________.
D 8448 The boiler gage glasses should be periodically test the feed water
blown down to __________. stop-check valve
B 8451 The function of the loop seal, as typically provided aid in establishing a
on a flash type evaporator, is to __________. vacuum in the first
stage via the second
stage
__________. stages
B 8453 The major cause of fuel pump and injection system improper adjustments
problems is __________.
B 8454 The operation of a P-tank depends upon liquefying the dry bulk
C 8455 The PRIMARY function of a waste heat boiler is to reduce engine exhaust
__________. noise
B 8456 The purpose of nozzles in a liquid mud system is aerate the mud to
content
manifold pressure
D 8458 The steam soot blower piping should be thoroughly accidental flameout
A 8459 The usual symptoms of cavitation in a centrifugal crackling noise and

pump is __________. vibration
discharge pressure
__________.
D 8463 What could be the possible cause of a ,pounding loss of air change in
noise in a cylinder of a reciprocating general the pump discharge
service pump?
A 8464 What is the purpose of low pressure cut out switch start and stop the
in refrigeration system? compressor upon
system demands
engines?
B 8467 When operating with a negative suction head, Reciprocating

which of the following types of pumps will require
priming?
tubes?
B 8469 When you are operating with the auxiliary feed line manually by
feedwater flow is controlled adjustment of the
auxiliary feedwater
regulator spring
setting
C 8470 Which of the bearings listed are most widely used Roller
for the main and connecting rod bearings of a
diesel engine?
B 8471 Which of the filter/strainer units listed permits you Simplex
to clean the element while leaving the system on
the line?
stage.
C 8473 Which of the following problems will cause above An air leak in the
normal cooling water temperatures in a diesel header tank cover
engine using a closed freshwater cooling system?

injection equipment
components located
A 8475 Which of the following terms is used to identify the Suction head
pressure of a liquid entering a centrifugal pump?

misfiring?
impulse turbine?
listed?
B 8479 While underway at sea, a mechanical malfunction Trip the malfunctioning
in one of the ship's service generators operating in generator's circuit
parallel, requires that you must secure that breaker and prime
generator. In order to prevent a possible overload mover throttle trip.
to the remaining generator, which of the following
sequen

B 8483 A diesel engine with full speed of 1000 RPM drives 0.3 to 1
a propeller at 300 RPM. What is the speed
reduction ratio?
B 8484 A grease lubricated ball bearing or roller bearing fills only 10% of all
will run cooler if the grease __________. void spaces within the
bearing
C 8485 A one ton air conditioning system has which of the It forces 2,000 lbs. of
listed operating characteristics? refrigerant through the
evaporator per day.
C 8486 A sample of boiler water can be chemically tested desired pH has been
by adding a few drops of a specific color indicator attained in the sample
and then slowly titrating a standard solution into the
water sample until the:
crankshaft
C 8488 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 290°F

what is the highest steam temperature to which
fusible plugs may be exposed?
the top and bottom
D 8490 An emergency diesel generator should dangerous over

automatically shut down in the event of speeding
__________.
B 8491 Any abnormal condition or emergency occurring in oiler on watch

the fire room must be immediately reported to the
__________.
D 8492 Before being shut down, a diesel engine should prevent governor
idle a few minutes in order to __________. surging at shutdown
A 8493 Calculate the horsepower needed to drive a 6.8 Hp

centrifugal pump to deliver 250gal./min. of water
against a 70 ft. head if the pump efficiency is 65
percent?
C 8494 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that 2 air changes
small automatic auxiliary boilers shall be equipped
with a pre-purge programming control that will
assure at least __________.
C 8496 Diesel engines driving alternators operating in actuation

parallel must maintain a set frequency regardless
of load changes. The governor characteristic used
to accomplish this is known as __________.
the __________.
severe damage to the_________. I. integral
superheater II. main steam turbine
A 8499 Flexible couplings used between main turbine gear type
rotors and reduction gear installations are usually
________.
C 8500 Fuel oil is transferred from storage tanks to the blending with
settling tanks to allow for __________. atomizing steam

C 8502 If a diesel engine rotates slowly when cranked, but fuel control rack had
does not fire, the __________. admitted excessive
fuel
__________.
accidently extinguished, you should not relight any the furnace are
burner until __________. extinguished
A 8506 If the superheat value of a thermostatic expansion the suction line will be
valve is set too low, the __________. abnormally cold and
liquid may slug back to
the compressor

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
__________.
D 8517 In order to keep excess oil from the intake ports in wide compression
two-stroke/cycle diesel engines, __________. rings are used
A 8518 In which order should the chemical test analysis of CO2, O2, CO
boiler flue gas samples be made?
B 8519 it is the production and maintenance in space of refrigerant
temperature lower than that of the surroundings
D 8520 Lube oil is preheated before centrifuging in order to boil off water
__________.
__________.
B 8523 Operating a reciprocating air compressor without carbon deposits on

an air filter will cause __________. valves and pistons
over with the cylinder test cocks open is to: system
A 8528 The boiler fuel oil system suction strainers are also 'cold' strainer
known as the __________.
B 8529 The correct procedure in order to prevent not to use scored
inadequate discharge of a reciprocating bilge pump cylinder walls
is:
B 8531 The function of the loop seal, as typically provided aid in establishing a
on a flash type evaporator, is to __________. vacuum in the first
stage via the second
stage
__________. stages
C 8533 The maintenance of reduction gear units is reduction ratio

principally concerned with attention to keeping the constant between the
__________. speed of the turbine
and the speed of the
driven element
B 8534 The operating speed of a turbocharger is directly engine speed

dependent upon __________.
__________. noise
C 8536 The purpose of nozzles in a liquid mud system is aerate the mud to
content
C 8537 The refrigeration system low pressure cutout switch condenser pressure
is actuated by __________.

surfaces
C 8539 The usual number of single-acting pistons used in 3 or 5
a variable stroke axial-piston pump is __________.
A 8540 To determine the discharge capacity of the safety accumulation test

valve on boilers is known as
__________.
D 8543 What could be the cause, if a boiler starts to lose dirty burner
steam pressure and white smoke is coming from
the stack.
B 8544 what is the purpose of jacketing steam cylinder? standard operation
procedure
engines?
B 8547 When operating with a negative suction head, Reciprocating

which of the following types of pumps will require
priming?
tubes?
A 8549 When you are installing a new furnace floor in an allow for expansion
oil fired boiler, the clearance between the firebricks without subjecting the
should be large enough to __________. joint to flame
penetration
diesel engine?
B 8551 Which of the filter/strainer units listed permits you Simplex
to clean the element while leaving the system on
the line?
D 8552 Which of the following design features will reduce The top ring is located
the possibility of overheating the top compression as close to the piston
rings of a cast iron piston? rim as possible.
injection equipment
components located
B 8555 Which of the following terms best describes the Rotary vane
Roots-type blower used to supercharge a diesel
engine?
C 8556 Which of the listed diesel engine starting systems Direct cylinder
is most susceptible to difficulties in cold weather? admission air start
A 8557 Which of the operating principles listed would apply A failure of the
to a single-element, thermo-hydraulic, feedwater regulator pressure
regulator? actuating system
closes the valve.
listed?
sequen
A 8560 With the steam control valve wide open during rate of condensation in
normal operation, the rate of steam flow from the the DC heater
auxiliary exhaust steam line to the DC heater is
actually a function of __________.

B 8563 A diesel engine with a full speed of 1000 RPM 0.3 to 1
drives a propeller at 300 RPM. What is the speed
reduction ratio?
A 8564 A gravity type lube oil system for a steam vessel I only
will have a remote pressure sensing device
installed on the main lube oil header of the main
turbine unit to enable the watch engineer to
__________.
I. determine if there is a normal level of lube oil i
D 8565 A nozzle reaction safety valve will lift at a pressure adjusting ring is set
lower than required if the __________. too low
B 8566 A salinity indicator cell is located in seawater side of the
the____________. main condenser
engine to movement of the
crankshaft
C 8568 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 290░F

A 8569 Air motors used for starting some auxiliary diesel vane motors
engines are generally the type known as a/an
__________.
D 8570 An emergency diesel generator should dangerous
automatically shut down in the event of overspeeding
__________.
C 8571 Antifreeze solutions containing ethylene glycol, is dangerously

should not be mixed with corrosion protection oils, flammable
as the resultant mixture __________.
A 8573 Calcium minerals in boiler water are precipitated Sodium phosphate

out of solution by the use of which of the listed
chemicals?
B 8574 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that suction side of the fuel
quick-closing valves on a fuel oil service system oil pump
should be installed as close as is practicable to the
__________.

C 8577 During the operation of a large multi-box high side pressure
refrigeration system, using a fixed capacity would drop by 25 psi
compressor, only two of the five boxes are in the at the beginning of the
process of actively being cooled. If two additional cooling period
boxes were to be brought into the cooling process
simultaneously

severe damage to the_________. I. integral
superheater II. main steam turbine
B 8579 Flash gas formed in the liquid line of a refrigeration pressure at expansion
system may cause __________. valve inlet to increase
D 8580 Fuel oil is regularly transferred to the day tank in allow impurities to
order to __________. settle out of the fuel
C 8581 Higher than normal temperature air passing greater overall
through the intake of a diesel engine will result in efficiency
__________.
fuel
__________.
accidentally extinguished, you should not relight the furnace are
any burner until __________. extinguished
A 8586 If the superheat value of a thermostatic expansion the suction line will be
valve is set too low, the __________. abnormally cold and
liquid may slug back to
the compressor

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
following components should be lubricated first?
A 8594 In a hydraulic starting system, oil to the starting accumulator

motor flows from the __________.
B 8595 In a single acting, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, once every crankshaft
__________.
A 8599 It is the process of passing the steam through a throttling
restricting orifice or a partially opened valve which
causes a wire drawing effect and reduce the
pressure
__________.
B 8601 Most main propulsion reduction gear bearings are self-lubricating,

__________. sealed, roller ball type
C 8602 On tankers using manually operated tank valves, exact lift position of
the deck hand wheel indicator registers the the tank valve disk,
__________. through 100% of its
operation
an air filter will cause __________. valves and pistons
over with the cylinder test cocks open is to system
_________
A 8605 Relief valves in the fuel oil service system settling tanks
discharge to either the service pump suction or the
__________.
C 8607 The ability of the engine governor to correct speed stability
disturbance with a minimum of false motions is
known as
B 8609 The correct procedure in order to prevent not to use scored
inadequate discharge of a reciprocating bilge pump cylinder walls
is:
B 8610 The efficiency of a flash type evaporator can be lowering brine
increased by __________. discharge density
D 8611 The function of the hydraulic telemotor transmitter transmit the rudder
used in an electro-hydraulic steering gear system is angle to the bridge
to __________. indicator
A 8612 The labyrinth packing ring in an interstage a horizontal key joint

diaphragm of an impulse turbine is prevented from extending into a slot
rotating by __________.
driven element

__________. noise
B 8616 The purpose of nozzles in a liquid mud system is aerate the mud to
content
C 8617 The refrigeration system low pressure cutout switch condenser pressure
is actuated by __________.
C 8619 The usual number of single-acting pistons used in 3 or 5

a variable stroke axial-piston pump is __________.
D 8620 To determine if the lube oil filter elements need open the filter and
changing, __________. inspect the elements
C 8621 Turbine casing flanges are sometimes provided form a labyrinth seal
with a system of joint grooving to __________. between the casing
halves
C 8622 Vapor seals used in the insulation on refrigerated prevent Freon vapor
spaces serve to __________. from saturating the
insulation
A 8623 What could be the cause of inadequate starting High lube oil viscosity
speed during the cranking of a cold diesel engine?
B 8624 What is the purpose of intake air of a turbo-charged to increased mean

engine to be cooled? effective pressure
C 8625 What would be considered a normal temperature 1° to 5°F
increase between the inlet and outlet jacket cooling
water of a medium or high-speed diesel engine
operating at normal load?
B 8626 When an engine fitted with a hydraulic starting the immediate
system starts up, the starter is protected from the increase in hydraulic
higher speed of the engine by __________. pressure
B 8627 When operating under constant load, the excess air is too low
superheated steam temperature may rise above
normal if the __________.
C 8628 When the boiler fires are sputtering, it atomizing of the fuel is
signifies____________. not proper
penetration
diesel engine?
B 8631 Which of the ff. is known to be the power obtained Indicated power
from each cylinder include the mechanical
efficiency?
B 8634 Which of the following statements is a description The mechanics of

of the combustion cycle? engine operation.
engine?
to a single-element, thermo-hydraulic, feedwater regulator pressure
closes the valve.
listed?
sequen
B 8641 A boiler safety valve must be capable of remaining open until
__________. all pressure in the
steam drum is relieved
B 8642 A controlling valve operated by low-pressure of Below side float

refrigeration system is sometimes called dry valve expansion valve
due to the fact that the evaporator is never with
liquid refrigerants but just a fog or mist because of
its spraying process:
reduction ratio?
D 8644 A gradual decrease in the discharge pressure of an the four-way control
operating hydraulic pump can be caused by valve failing to shift
__________.
C 8645 A nozzle in an impulse turbine functions to reverse steam flow
B 8646 A salinity indicator cell is located in seawater side of the

the____________. main condenser
B 8647 A three-way thermostatic control valve regulates around the engine
the diesel engine cooling water temperature by
passing a portion of the water __________.
__________.
D 8650 An emergency diesel generator should dangerous
automatically shut down in the event of overspeeding
__________.
C 8651 Another name of the economizer is: water heater


chemicals?
__________.
A 8655 Cooling water pumps driven by direct reversing provide equal water
diesel engines are usually of the straight impeller flow capacity when the
vane type pump with a concentric housing to engine is running
__________. either ahead or astern

C 8657 During the operation of a large multi-box high side pressure

refrigeration system, using a fixed capacity would drop by 25 psi
compressor, only two of the five boxes are in the at the beginning of the
process of actively being cooled. If two additional cooling period
boxes were to be brought into the cooling process
simultaneously
C 8658 Excessive priming in a propulsion boiler can cause integral superheater

severe damage to the_________.
B 8659 Flash gas formed in the liquid line of a refrigeration pressure at expansion
system may cause __________. valve inlet to increase
__________.
fuel
B 8663 If a thermostatic expansion valve is adjusted for too all of the system liquid
high a superheat value __________. will flow to the
evaporator coil
C 8664 If one box in a multiple box, direct expansion type liquid refrigerant
refrigeration system was experiencing an returning to the
excessively low temperature, this could be a result compressor
of __________.
D 8665 If the fires start sputtering while steaming under Start the standby fuel
steady conditions, which of the actions listed oil service pump.
should be taken?
C 8666 If the suction pressure for an operating refrigeration an excess of liquid
compressor is below normal, the cause may be refrigerant
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 8670 If you have a simplex double acting reciprocating 33 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
knots?

__________.
D 8676 In addition to the main outermost scale on the low pressure scales for
side compound gauge fitted to the portable service different refrigerants
manifold, there are often one or more other scales
on the face of the gauge. These are __________.
B 8679 It is the procedure of cooling compressed gases Oxidation
under constant pressure before going to the air
reservoir
__________.

C 8682 On tankers using manually operated tank valves, exact lift position of
the deck hand wheel indicator registers the the tank valve disk,
__________. through 100% of its
operation
an air filter causes . valve and pistons
D 8684 Prior to starting most medium-speed propulsion The expansion tank

diesel engines, which of the procedures listed should be topped off.
should be observed?
__________.
B 8686 Sludge tanks are used in an oil lubricating system makeup oil that is to
to receive __________. be added to the
system after settling
A 8687 The ability of a fuel particle to travel into the penetration

combustion chamber before burning is called
__________.
A 8689 The correct procedure for giving an auxiliary boiler when the boiler has
a bottom blow, is to begin __________. been secured long
enough for most solids
to settle
B 8690 The efficiency of a flash type evaporator can be lowering brine
increased by __________. discharge density
D 8691 The function of the hydraulic telemotor transmitter transmit the rudder
used in an electro-hydraulic steering gear system is angle to the bridge
to __________. indicator
D 8692 The knock occurring when a cold diesel engine is caused by retarded
started and continues while running at low speed, injection timing
but stops when the engine reaches normal
operating speed and temperature, is __________.

driven element

B 8695 The primary function of a fuel delivery check valve deliver proper fuel
assembly is to __________. quantity to the
injection nozzle
A 8696 The purpose of lantern rings provided on provide a passage for
centrifugal pumps is to: the packing glands
C 8697 The refrigeration system low pressure cutout switch an electric system
is actuated by manager
C 8699 The usual method of unloading a low pressure air holding the discharge
compressor at start-up is accomplished by valve open
__________.
halves
C 8702 Vapor seals used in the insulation on refrigerated prevent Freon vapor
spaces serve to __________. from saturating the
insulation
D 8704 What is the purpose of counterbore in a cylinder? to facilitate piston

overhaul

B 8708 When the boiler fires are sputtering, it atomizing of the fuel is
signifies____________. not proper
penetration
D 8710 Which of the bearing types listed is most commonly Ball bearings
used for their ability to absorb thrust in reduction
gear applications?
D 8711 Which of the features listed, regarding the Pin
Kingsbury thrust bearing, prevents the base ring
from turning and secures it to its housing?
A 8713 Which of the following problems represents one Worn intake valve
possible cause of high lube oil consumption in a guides
four stroke diesel engine?
B 8714 Which of the following statements is a description The mechanics of
of the combustion cycle? engine operation.
engine?
to a single-element, thermo-hydraulic, feed water regulator pressure
regulator? actuating system,
such as from a leaky
bellows, will tend to
close the feed water
valve.
listed?
D 8719 While trying to light off a burner on a semi- The fuel oil pressure
automated boiler, you note that the fuel oil solenoid at that burner is too
valve at the burner will not stay open. Which of the high.
following conditions could cause this problem?
C 8722 A controllable pitch propeller on a diesel driven friction clutches

vessel eliminates the need for __________.
reduction ratio?
operating hydraulic pump can be caused by valve failing to shift
__________.
B 8726 A salinity indicator cell is located in the seawater side of the

__________. main condenser
C 8728 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 80°F (26.7°C)
what is the minimum flash point of oil to be used
as fuel for the boilers?
__________.
C 8730 An emergency diesel generator cooling system is open, and the coolant
equipped with an automotive type thermostat. If temperature will
the thermostat bellows loses its charge, the increase
thermostat will __________.
C 8731 Another name for the liquid valve is the : freon valve
B 8732 Before any work is to be carried out on a burner in allow the boiler to cool
an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should completely
always __________.
chemicals?
__________.
A 8735 Cooling water pumps driven by direct reversing facilitate bi-directional
diesel engines are usually of the straight impeller operation
vane type pump with a concentric housing to
__________.
C 8736 Diesel engines are classified as reciprocating use energy from fuel
internal combustion engines because they burned outside their
__________. cylinders
A 8737 During the operation of a flash-type evaporator, the A leak has developed
distillate flow meter indicates the output has in the distillate
significantly decreased from the previous day. collection tray.
Although all shell pressures appear normal, which
of the following could be the probable cause for the
dec
B 8738 Excessive piston ring wear in a diesel engine will high lube oil viscosity
cause __________.
A 8739 Flame scanners are used with boiler combustion shut off the fuel supply
control systems to monitor flame quality and to if flame failure is
__________. detected
__________.
D 8742 If a diesel engine is smoking excessively under low exhaust back
load, the cause could be __________. pressure
B 8743 If a thermostatic expansion valve is adjusted for too all of the system liquid
high a superheat value __________. will flow to the
evaporator coil
C 8744 If one box in a multiple box, direct expansion type liquid refrigerant
refrigeration system was experiencing an returning to the
excessively low temperature, this could be a result compressor
of __________.
C 8745 If the fires in both boilers start to sputter, you shift feed suction to
should immediately __________. the double bottom
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 8750 If you have a simplex double acting reciprocating 33 gpm
this pump?
this pump?
knots?

__________.
D 8756 In addition to the main outermost scale on the low pressure scales for
side compound gage fitted to the portable service different refrigerants
manifold, there are often one or more other scales
on the face of the gage. These are __________.
D 8757 In order to have an efficient operation of keep the blower side

turbocharger it is advisable to: cleaned
A 8758 In which of the listed types of evaporators is brine Soloshell low pressure
density control most important?
C 8759 It is the Physical or chemical property of the fuel or specific gravity
diesel oil we receive where to base the power that
we can obtain when using the fuel oil or diesel oil?
C 8760 Lube oil in the fresh water cooling system of a camshaft seizure
diesel engine may result from a __________.
A 8762 On small, low pressure, air compressors, the splash method

cylinders are usually lubricated by the
__________.
D 8763 Operating a low speed propulsion diesel engine at decreased fuel

less than 30% of designed normal load for consumption per
prolonged periods will result in __________. brake horsepower
should be observed?
__________.

__________.
C 8768 The boiler fuel oil system 'hot' strainers are also coarse strainers
known as __________.
to settle
D 8770 The efficiency and output capacity of a low pressure does not
pressure distilling plant will be reduced if the last fluctuate rapidly
effect shell __________.
B 8771 The function of the head tank on a CPP system is provide extra oil for
to _________. maintaining the normal
sump level
D 8773 The main turbine gland sealing system is designed seal the turbine shaft
to __________. against air leakage
into the turbine casing
D 8774 The opening of an exhaust valve on a modern, direct action of the

large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine, overhead cam shaft
may be actuated by __________.
injection nozzle
A 8776 The purpose of lantern rings provided on provide a passage for
A 8777 The refrigeration system compressor is short check for sufficient

cycling on high head pressure when the sea water cooling water flow
cooling temperature is 72°F. In this situation, you through the condenser
should __________.
surfaces
C 8779 The usual method of unloading a low pressure air holding the discharge
compressor at start-up is accomplished by valve open
__________.
halves
D 8782 Vapor is produced in a flash evaporator by passing steam through heating

___________ coils.
D 8784 What is the purpose of chemically treating boiler To reduce formation of
water? scale on the waterside
of the boiler.

C 8788 When the automatic combustion control fails, what Reduce the firing rate.
should you do to control the air supply to a boiler?
oil fired boiler, the clearance between each firebrick without subjecting the
should be enough to __________. joint to flame
penetration
gear applications?
C 8792 Which of the following descriptions best identifies Sea water is heated to
the operating principal of a flash-type evaporator? boiling temperature
while under a vacuum.
A 8794 Which of the following statements describes those All condensate and
portions of the piping maintained under positive feed piping except for
pressure when a pressure-closed feed system is in a short section
operation? between the
condenser and
condensate pump.
B 8795 Which of the following systems is designed to use Steam fuel oil
auxiliary exhaust steam? atomizers
C 8796 Which of the listed diesel engine operating Exhaust temperature
conditions should be checked immediately after
any diesel engine is started?
to a single-element, thermo-hydraulic, feed water regulator pressure
closes the valve.
A 8798 Which steam plant watch operating condition High level main
requires priority attention over the other conditions condenser
listed?
D 8800 With the steam control valve wide open during rate of condensation in
auxiliary exhaust steam line into the DC heater is
actually controlled by

B 8803 A diesel engine with a combustion chamber located double-acting engine
between the crowns of two pistons is known as
a/an __________.
operating hydraulic pump can be caused by valve falling to shift


C 8808 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 80░F (26.7░C)
A 8809 Air motors used for starting some auxiliary diesel vane type motors
engines are generally designed as __________.
B 8810 An electric power failure occurring in a electro- automatically swing

hydraulic steering gear would cause the rudder to 35° right or left
__________.
B 8811 An unusual vibration in the main propulsion turbine overloading of the
unit, accompanied by a rumbling sound in the condenser
reduction gear, could be caused by __________.
C 8812 Before any work is to be carried out on a burner in block all control
an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should system relays closed
always __________.
D 8813 Calcium chloride is sometimes used in refrigeration refrigerant
systems as a
C 8814 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that oil 2 air changes
fired automatic steam boilers, and hot water boilers
shall be equipped with a prepurge programming
control that will assure at least __________.
A 8817 During the operation of a flash-type evaporator, the A leak has developed
distillate flow meter indicates the output has in the distillate
significantly decreased from the previous day. collection tray.
Although all shell pressures appear normal, which
of the following could be the probable cause for the
dec
cause __________.
B 8820 Fuel oil is heated before it reaches the burners to increase its heating
__________. ability
D 8821 Higher than normal jacket water temperatures oil suction line
occurring in all cylinders of a diesel engine can restriction
result from a/an __________.
B 8823 If a substantial difference is maintained between slugging in the

the refrigerant temperature and the box air condenser
temperature within the refrigerated compartment,
this may result in __________.
C 8824 If oil is observed in the steam drains from a fuel oil increase the fuel oil
heater, you should __________. pressure to the heater

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 8830 If you have a duplex, single acting, reciprocating 193 gpm
diameter cylinder, and a 12" stroke with a 94%
pump?
this pump?
knots?
B 8833 In a diesel engine jacket water cooler, with sea water temperature
seawater cooling the fresh water, the __________. must never be warmer
than 40°F
A 8834 In a huddling chamber type safety valve, initial valve disk

valve opening is caused by static pressure acting
on the __________.
B 8835 In a simple mechanical governor, the __________. centrifugal force
rotates the ball-head
D 8836 In addition to the direction of steam flow, which of The method in which
the descriptions listed may also be used to classify the steam causes the
turbines? turbine rotor to rotate.
D 8837 In order to have an efficient operation of the keep the blower side
turbocharger it is advisable to: cleaned
A 8838 In which of the listed types of evaporators is brine Soloshell low pressure
density control most important?
C 8839 it is the normal temperature in Celsius of the fresh 75 - 80
water jacket cooling outlet of a main diesel
propulsion engine to be maintained during
operation in attaining good combustion and
avoidance of scale deposit in cooling spaces.
C 8841 Most large main propulsion diesel engines use decrease the time
duplex lube oil strainers to __________. required between
cleanings
A 8842 On small, low pressure, air compressors, the splash method
cylinders are usually lubricated by the
__________.

should be observed?
A 8845 Relief valves in the fuel oil service system recirculating line

__________.
known as __________.
to settle
D 8850 The efficiency and output capacity of a low pressure does not
pressure distilling plant will be reduced if the last fluctuate rapidly
effect shell __________.
B 8851 The function of the head tank on a CPP system is provide extra oil for
to _________. maintaining the normal
sump level
A 8853 The main thrust bearing directly positions which Low-speed gear
part(s) of the main reduction gear?
C 8854 The opening of an exhaust valve on a modern, direct action of the
injection nozzle
A 8856 The purpose of heating the oil in the sump of a reduce the absorption
secured refrigeration compressor is to of refrigerant by the
__________. lubricating oil
A 8857 The refrigeration system compressor is short check for sufficient

cycling on high head pressure when the sea water cooling water flow
cooling temperature is 72°F. In this situation, you through the condenser
should __________.
D 8859 The useful life of furnace refractory is affected most the quality of the fuel
by __________. being burned
D 8860 To correct the condition of slugging and flooding re-adjust the

back in a refrigeration system, it may be necessary discharge pressure
to __________.
D 8861 Turbine blade erosion is accelerated by high blade speed
__________.
D 8862 Vapor is produced in a flash evaporator by steam through heating
introducing __________. coils
C 8863 What could be possible cause why a reciprocating compressor is
air compressor is running roughly and vibrating overloaded
excessively when in operation?
of the boiler.
C 8865 What will occur if the level of the atmospheric drain The tank will overflow
tank, (fresh water drain collector) is permitted to causing a significant
continuously rise while the vessel is underway? loss of potable water.
A 8866 When an auxiliary boiler is secured and you expect maintain a head of
to relight the unit within six hours, you should steam not less than 10
__________. psig
B 8867 When operating a reciprocating air compressor carbon deposits on
without an air filter it will cause______________. valves and pistons
penetration
gear applications?
C 8872 Which of the following descriptions best identifies Sea water is heated to
the operating principal of a flash-type evaporator? boiling temperature
while under a vacuum.
condenser and
condensate pump.
A 8877 Which of the methods listed would be most Filling the cut by
effective in repairing a steam cut on a seating welding and then
listed?
D 8880 With respect to the flow of lubricating oil through a allow filtration of less
diesel engine, the lube oil coolers are located after viscous oil
filters in order to __________.
B 8881 A boiler is to be secured in port. After the burners immediately after
have been secured, the forced draft fan and air carrying out the former
registers should be secured __________. procedures

a/an __________.
C 8884 A good quality oil used in main propulsion engine free from all chemical
lubrication systems should be __________. additives
C 8885 A normally operating diesel engine is shutdown by shutting off the air
__________. supply
C 8887 A three-way solenoid operated dump valve only if the cell selector
installed on a flash-type evaporator unit, will divert switch is positioned to
impure distillate to the bilge __________. monitor the first stage
distillate outlet
C 8888 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 80░F (26.7░C)

B 8890 An electric power failure occurring in a electro- automatically swing

hydraulic steering gear would cause the rudder to 35° right or left
__________.
always __________.
A 8893 By which of the following means is force efficiently Hydraulic
provided to vary the pitch of the blades on a
modern controllable pitch propeller?
C 8894 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that oil 2 air changes
fired automatic steam boilers, and hot water boilers
shall be equipped with a prepurge programming
control that will assure at least __________.

__________.
D 8897 During the operation of a five box refrigeration remain the same, with
system, using a fixed capacity compressor, two a decrease in suction
additional boxes came on line with the two boxes pressure
already in the active cooling process. At the
beginning of the cooling period for the two
additional boxes, t
cause __________.
__________. ability
B 8903 If a substantial difference is maintained between slugging in the

the refrigerant temperature and the box air condenser
temperature within the refrigerated compartment,
this may result in __________.
C 8906 If the suction pressure at the refrigeration refrigerant overcharge
compressor is below normal, the cause can be
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 8910 If you have a duplex, single acting, reciprocating 193 gpm
diameter cylinder, and a 12" stroke with a 94%
pump?
this pump?
knots?
than 40°F
D 8914 In a huddling chamber safety valve, the initial valve static pressure acting
opening is caused by __________. on the compression
screw

C 8917 In order to have an efficient operation of a boiler warming up of boiler

what factors should be taken into consideration? quickly
B 8918 In which of the listed refrigeration system Expansion valve

components does superheating of the refrigerant
take place?
C 8919 It is the most serious of the common scale-forming Calcium
slats normally present in feed water:
cleanings
A 8922 On small diesel engines, a noticeable decrease in piston ring blow-by
the time interval between the replacement of the
lube filter cartridge indicates __________.
A 8924 Prior to starting a steam winch, you should be steam lines are
certain that the _______ thoroughly drained
B 8925 Regarding the low pressure evaporator steam desuperheated steam
control orifice in the live steam supply line, the
steam at the outlet of the orifice if not properly
conditioned will be developed as __________.
B 8926 Sludge may form in the lubricating oil crankcase of low freon temperature
a reciprocating air conditioning compressor as a in the suction line
result of __________.
D 8927 The "Tare Weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder the weight of the
refers to _______? cylinder with its current
contents
known as __________.
B 8929 The correct method of expanding a generating tube to a depth less than
at the boiler drum tube sheet is to roll __________. the thickness of the
drum tube sheet
C 8930 The effects of shrink and swell on boiler water providing a constant
levels can be minimized by __________. surface blow
A 8931 The function of the aftercooler installed between increase the density of
the turbocharger and intake manifold on some the intake air
diesel engines, is to __________.
D 8932 The Kingsbury bearing is equipped with pivoted absorb radial stress
shoes in order to __________.
A 8933 The main thrust bearing directly positions which Low-speed gear
part(s) of the main reduction gear?
C 8935 The primary function of a flame safeguard system, accidental dry firing
as used on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, is and overpressure
to prevent __________.
A 8936 The purpose of heating the oil in the sump of a reduce the absorption
secured refrigeration compressor is to of refrigerant by the
__________. lubricating oil
B 8937 The refrigeration compressor in a water cooled system is low on

refrigeration system is short cycling on the high refrigerant
pressure cutout switch. One reason for this could
be the __________.
A 8939 The use of push rods becomes necessary in a the camshaft is

diesel engine when __________. located some distance
below the valve gear
D 8940 To correct the condition of slugging and flooding re-adjust the

back in a refrigeration system, it may be necessary discharge pressure
to __________.
__________.
D 8942 Vapor is produced in a flash evaporator by steam through heating
introducing __________. coils
B 8943 What corrective action, is required when the boiler give surface blow
water test result show low chloride?
of the boiler.
D 8945 What will occur if the level of the atmospheric drain The amount of
tank (fresh water collector) is permitted to condensate pumped
continuously decrease while the vessel is to the contaminated
underway? evaporator will
decrease.
__________. psig

penetration
B 8950 Which of the automatic boiler controls listed should Automatic bottom blow
be tested prior to lighting off an auxiliary boiler? valve
B 8951 Which of the factors listed has the greatest effect Temperature of the
on the mechanical efficiency of a diesel engine? intake air.
B 8952 Which of the following descriptions best describes One set of nozzles
a basic Rateau turbine stage? and two rows of
moving blades.
D 8953 Which of the following problems may occur when Injection lag
using fuel oil with a high sulphur content?
condenser and
condensate pump.
listed?
A 8959 While troubleshooting a refrigeration system for low change the expansion
head pressure, liquid refrigerant flooding back from valve adjustment
the evaporator is determined to be the cause. It
may be necessary to __________.
A 8962 A continuous fluctuation of the speed, due to over hunting

control by the governor, is known as __________.

a/an __________.
C 8964 A good quality oil used in main propulsion engine free from all chemical
lubrication systems should be __________. additives
__________. supply
D 8966 A safety valve on an auxiliary boiler simmers loose dirt on the seat
constantly and can not be stopped by several quick
blow-offs using the hand relieving gear. The
problem may be __________.
C 8967 A three-way solenoid operated dump valve only if the cell selector
installed on a flash-type evaporator unit, will divert switch is positioned to
impure distillate to the bilge __________. monitor the first stage
distillate outlet
C 8968 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 1 year

what is the maximum time interval for
hydrostatically testing boilers on a cargo vessel
having water-tube boilers?
B 8970 An electric motor failure in an electro-hydraulic swing 35° right or left

steering gear system would cause the rudder to
__________.
always __________.
A 8973 By which of the following means is force efficiently Hydraulic
provided to vary the pitch of the blades on a
modern controllable pitch propeller?
A 8974 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that a hydrostatic test of
new fuel oil service piping between pumps and 1.5 times the
burners be subjected to __________. maximum allowable
pressure but not less
than 500 psi (3447
kPa)
A 8976 Diesel engine will lose power if fuel occurs too fuel will not be
early because the properly atomized
D 8977 During the operation of a five box refrigeration remain the same, with
system, using a fixed capacity compressor, two a decrease in suction
additional boxes came on line with the two boxes pressure
already in the active cooling process. At the
beginning of the cooling period for the two
additional boxes, t
cause __________.
D 8979 Flame failure in an operating automatically fired broken electrode
auxiliary boiler can result from a __________. insulator
__________. ability
A 8982 If a diesel engine is difficult to start when operating compression
in low ambient temperature conditions, you should pressures are below
suspect that the __________. normal
A 8983 If a steaming boiler is not supplied with sufficient air boiler will pant and
for proper combustion, the __________. rumble
C 8985 If the fires in a steaming boiler have been all burning embers in
extinguished accidentally, you should not relight the furnace are
any burner until________________. extinguished
C 8986 If the suction pressure at the refrigeration refrigerant overcharge
compressor is below normal, the cause can be
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
than 40°F
screw

C 8997 In order to have an efficient operation of a boiler warming up of boiler

what factors should be taken into consideration? quickly
B 8998 In which of the listed refrigeration system Expansion valve

components does superheating of the refrigerant
take place?
A 8999 It is the most important action to be done after compute the fuel oil
receiving information from the barge master that received
the bunkering process is already finished.
C 9000 Lube oil filters remove contaminants more under high pressure
efficiently if the oil being filtered is __________.
cleanings
A 9003 Operating a diesel engine under light loads and at formation of carbon on
low temperatures for an extended period can result the intake and exhaust
in __________. ports
D 9004 Prior to rolling the main turbines in preparation for secure the gland
getting underway, you should __________. sealing steam
regulator
B 9005 Regarding the low pressure evaporator steam desuperheated steam
control orifice in the live steam supply line, the
steam at the outlet of the orifice if not properly
conditioned will be developed as __________.
B 9006 Sludge may form in the lubricating oil crankcase of low freon temperature
a reciprocating air conditioning compressor as a in the suction line
result of __________.
D 9007 The "Tare Weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder the weight of the
refers to _______? cylinder with its current
contents
B 9008 The boiler fuel oil service pump normally takes fuel oil heater
suction from the __________. discharge
drum tube sheet
A 9011 The function of the aftercooler installed between increase the density of
C 9013 The main throttle valve on a main propulsion nozzle diaphragm
turbine admits steam directly into the __________.

A 9016 The purpose of heating the oil in secured reduce the absorption
refrigeration compressor is to ___________ on refrigerant by the
lubricating oil
B 9017 The refrigeration compressor in a water cooled system is low on

refrigeration system is short cycling on the high refrigerant
pressure cutout switch. One reason for this could
be the __________.
B 9018 The steam separator as used in conjunction with a Low pressure
steam whistle normally drains to which of the listed
drain systems?
D 9020 To correct a hunting problem in a main propulsion increase the governor
diesel engine hydraulic governor, you should oil pressure
__________.
__________.
A 9022 Vapor blowing from the air ejector condenser vent insufficient
may be caused by __________. condensate flow
B 9023 What corrective action, is required when the boiler give surface blow
water test result show low chloride?
B 9024 What is the purpose of a reservoir in hydraulic to provide a place for
systems? air to mix out of the
liquid
decrease.
__________. psig

B 9028 When the air valve is opened to admit starting air to prevent damage to the
a diesel engine pneumatic starting motor, the valve air line lubricator
should be opened rapidly to __________.
A 9029 When you are installing a new furnace floor in an expansion when the
oil fired boiler, enough clearance should be left boiler is fired
between firebrick to allow for __________.
B 9032 Which of the following cylinder scavenging Return-flow

methods will include an exhaust valve located in
the cylinder head?
B 9033 Which of the following problems may occur if the The amount of fuel
opening pressure of a fuel injection nozzle is injected will be
greater than specified by the engine manufacturer? increased.
D 9034 Which of the following statements describes the Liquids with different
relationship between viscosity and specific gravity? viscosities will always
have the same
specific gravity.
D 9036 Which of the listed devices may trip due to total Individual burner
flame failure in both boilers of an automated plant? solenoids
B 9038 Which steam plant operating condition requires High level of lube oil in
priority attention over the other situations listed? the refrigeration
compressor
A 9039 While troubleshooting a refrigeration system for low change the expansion
head pressure, liquid refrigerant flooding back from valve adjustment
the evaporator is determined to be the cause. It
may be necessary to __________.
A 9042 A continuous blow is used to __________. regulate the density or

salinity of boiler water
C 9043 A diesel engine will lose power if fuel injection fuel droplets will burn
occurs too late in the cycle, because the as they leave the fuel
__________. injector
B 9044 A glass gauge is installed in the liquid line to condition of the

indicate the condition of the refrigerant charge and expansion valve
may also indicate the .
__________. supply
D 9047 A thin film of oil on the lobes of a Roots-type blower proper lubrication
C 9049 Air motion is induced in a four-stroke/cycle diesel supercharging
engine cylinder to improve air fuel mixing, and is
known as __________.
__________.
D 9051 An untagged refrigerant cylinder is found in your CFC-12
storage area. It is light (sky) blue, and the
refrigerant it contains is __________.
always __________.
A 9053 By which of the following means can rotating parts Inspection covers
of the main reduction gear be examined?
A 9054 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that a hydrostatic test of
new fuel oil service piping between pumps and 1.5 times the
than 500 psi (3447
kPa)

__________.
C 9056 Diesel engine waste heat boiler construction is cyclone furnace boiler
usually of the fire-tube or __________. type
D 9057 During the normal operation of a soloshell double- Pure distillate
effect unit, the vapor passes through the first-effect
vapor separator on its way to the vapor feed
heater. At this point in the cycle, what is flowing
through the tubes of the vapor feed heater?
cause __________.
A 9060 Fuel oil is heated before atomizing to __________. reduce the viscosity
C 9061 High vapor superheat in a refrigeration system, increased capacity of

may be caused by a/an __________. the compressor
A 9062 If a diesel engine is difficult to start and operates compression

with the engine temperatures lower than normal, pressures are below
you should suspect that the __________. normal
B 9064 If oil is found in the main fuel oil heater steam drain Change over fuel
system, which of the actions listed should be taken supply to diesel fuel.
first?
D 9065 If the fires in a boiler furnace begin sputtering or excessive fuel

hissing, you should suspect __________. pressure at the
burners
A 9066 If the suction line between the evaporator and thermal bulb coming
compressor is frosting up, the cause may be due to loose from the suction
the thermal expansion valve __________. line

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
C 9073 In a diesel engine fuel oil jerk pump, the amount of the pump supply
fuel that will be forced through the spray nozzle on pressure
each upward stroke of the plunger depends upon
____________.
screw
C 9075 In a simple hydraulic governor with speed droop, oil power piston
under pressure is maintained ready for use in the
__________.
D 9076 In addition to storing fluid, the hydraulic reservoir remove heat
also function to _________
B 9077 In order to distribute the side pressures over a wide Differential
area of the cylinder walls and liners, which of the
listed types of pistons are used in modern low
pressure air compressors?
A 9078 In which of the listed components is chemical Furnace
energy converted to thermal energy with regards to
boiler operation?
A 9079 It is the most important action to be done after compute the fuel oil
receiving information from the barge master that received
the bunkering process is already finished.
C 9081 Most large main propulsion diesel engines use a decrease the time
duplex lube oil strainer to __________. required between
cleanings
in __________. ports
regulator
C 9085 Regarding main reduction gears, when high speed nested

first reduction pinions and gears are connected to
low speed pinions and gears, each contained in a
B 9086 Sludge may form in the crankcase of an air bubbling refrigerant

conditioning compressor as a result of
__________.
A 9087 The logical firing sequence for a 6-cylinder 4-cycle 1-4-2-5-3-6
right hand rotation
C 9088 The boiler fuel oil service pump normally takes fuel oil heater
drum tube sheet
A 9091 The function of the after cooler installed between increase the density of

B 9096 The purpose of firebrick in a water tube boiler I only
furnace is to __________.
I. protect the generating tubes from flame

impingement
II. protect the boiler furnace inner casing
A 9097 The refrigerants referred to as CFC's are fully halogenated

__________.
drain systems?

__________.
A 9101 Tubing joints are: brazed
C 9103 What corrective action is required when the boiler give surface blow
water test results show low conductivity?
A 9104 What is the purpose of a hydraulic valve lash Compensates for the
adjuster? expansion and
contraction of the
valve stem due to
changes in operating
temperature.
decrease.
D 9106 When an auxiliary boiler is panting and emitting increase the fuel oil
black smoke, you should __________. temperature

the cylinder head?
D 9114 Which of the following statements describes the Liquids with different
relationship between viscosity and specific gravity? viscosities will always
have the same
specific gravity.
B 9115 Which of the following systems can normally be Main feed pump
supplied by auxiliary exhaust steam?
A 9117 Which of the methods listed is most frequently Direct expansion

used to control evaporator refrigerant flow rate in a through a TXV with
shipboard refrigeration system? constant superheat
compressor
B 9119 While the vessel is rolling in heavy seas, the level the gage glass is
in the boiler gage glass remains steady, this is an functioning normally
indication that __________.
A 9120 With respect to diesel fuel, the ease with which a ignition quality of the
cold engine will start is dependent upon the fuel
__________.
B 9121 A boiler internal feed pipe is perforated to provide positive
__________. downward circulation
at high loads
C 9124 A gear type flexible coupling is precision built for reduced torsional
__________. vibration and
resonance
B 9125 A naturally aspirated diesel engine operating at a higher

light load, when compared to operating at heavy
load, has an fuel/air ratio value that is __________.
known as __________.
__________.
D 9131 An untagged refrigerant cylinder is found in your CFC-12
storage area. It is light (sky) blue, and the
refrigerant it contains is __________.
always __________.
A 9134 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that 1 1/4 times the
main steam piping must be hydrostatically tested at maximum allowable
specified intervals. If the pipe insulation cannot be working pressure and
removed during this test, the piping shall be tested the pressure
at __________. maintained for 10
minutes
D 9135 Cooling the intake air supplied to a diesel engine reduce mean effective
C 9136 Diesel engine waste heat boiler construction is cyclone furnace boiler
usually of the fire-tube or __________. type
effect unit, the vapor passes through the first-effect
vapor separator on its way to the vapor feed
heater. At this point in the cycle, what is flowing
through the tubes of the vapor feed heater?
cause __________.
C 9141 High vapor superheat in a refrigeration system, increased capacity of

may be caused by a/an __________. the compressor
A 9142 If a diesel engine is difficult to start and operates compression

with the engine temperatures lower than normal, pressures are below
you should suspect that the __________. normal
first?

burners
A 9146 If the suction line between the evaporator and thermal bulb coming
compressor is frosting up, the cause may be due to loose from the suction
the thermal expansion valve __________. line
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
________.
A 9154 In a heat exchanger, excessive fluid velocity should erosive tube failure
be avoided to prevent __________.
__________.
A 9156 In addition to removing water from a refrigerant, acid
most dehydrators also effectively remove
entrapped __________.
B 9157 In order to distribute the side pressures over a wide Differential
area of the cylinder walls and liners, which of the
listed types of pistons are used in modern low
boiler operation?
A 9159 It is the measure of the flow rate in a given Viscosity
temperature of fuel oils and lubricating oils.
cleanings
C 9162 on scotch boilers, it is usually a small oval plate headers
that can removed for cleaning purposes
in __________. ports
regulator
B 9165 Regarding main propulsion boilers, what condition high fuel oil viscosity
would normally be indicated if the bridge reported
that white smoke was observed coming from the
stack?
B 9166 Sludge may form in the crankcase of an air bubbling refrigerant
conditioning compressor as a result of
__________.
C 9167 That portion of the steam drum, containing a end plate
manhole for internal access to the drum, for the
purpose of cleaning, inspecting, and carrying out
repairs, is called the __________.
D 9169 The cooling water supplied to the vent condenser seawater
in a DC heater is __________.
A 9170 The effective stroke of a constant-stroke, individual, control rack
fuel injection pump is varied by the __________.
D 9171 The function of seal cages, or lantern rings cool the shaft
installed in the centrifugal pump stuffing boxes, is
to __________.
D 9172 The kind of pump where the discharge is not axial
continuous even though the pump runs
continuously

B 9175 The primary function of a centrifugal pump volute is develop a high velocity
to __________. liquid
furnace is to __________. I. protect the tubes from
direct flame impingement II. confine the
combustion gases within the furnace
A 9177 The refrigerants referred to as CFC's are fully halogenated
__________.
drain systems?
B 9179 The use of a needle valve in a piping system is high pressure drops
recommended when requiring __________.
__________.
D 9181 Tubing connections for refrigeration systems may flaring
be made by __________.
D 9183 What corrective action is required when the boiler add boiler compound
water test results show high pH?
contraction of the
valve stem due to
temperature.
C 9185 What will occur if the fuel oil heater condensate Fuel will become
returns are not opened or are partially plugged? overheated.
B 9187 When opening or closing compressor service and should turn valves
line valves on a typical refrigeration system, you slowly to avoid thermal
__________. stresses due to low
temperatures
B 9190 Which of the air intake systems listed will result in Natural aspiration
the lowest specific fuel consumption?
A 9191 Which of the events listed does NOT occur during Intake
the instant the piston just reaches top dead center?
the cylinder head?
B 9194 Which of the following statements describes the To serve as a seal

purpose of the split inflatable seal installed aft of when adding packing
the primary seal assembly for the propeller shaft? to the stuffing box.
A 9197 Which of the methods listed is most frequently Direct expansion

used to control evaporator refrigerant flow rate in a through a TXV with
shipboard refrigeration system? constant superheat
compressor
__________.
C 9201 A boiler internal feed pipe is perforated to provide positive flow to
__________. the downcomers

resonance

A 9206 A safety crankcase cover differs from other diesel spring-loaded

engine access doors in that it is fitted with a pressure plate
__________.
D 9208 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), Affected areas should
what action should be taken if the metal thickness be built up by welding.
of a marine boiler is found to be thinner than
original specifications?
known as __________.
D 9210 An electric heater built into some smaller diesel raise lube oil viscosity
engines is used to __________. for easier starting in
cold weather
C 9211 An unsteady vacuum in a submerged tube air leaks in the tube

evaporator may be caused by __________. nests
C 9212 Before any work is done on a burner in an block all control

automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should system relays closed
always___________________.
minutes
C 9216 Diesel engine valve springs function to hold the valves open
__________.

effect distilling unit, what is flowing through the
tubes of the first effect vapor feed heater?
D 9218 Excessive oil foaming in the crankcase of a has run continuously

refrigeration compressor is most likely to occur for a long period
when the compressor __________.
C 9219 Flame failure in an automatically fired auxiliary incorrect electrode
boiler can result from a/an __________. setting
C 9221 high temperature of cylinder heads and crankcase noncondensable

is caused by: gases
C 9222 If a diesel engine hydraulic starting motor fails to throw-out bearing
disengage from the engine, your FIRST check
should be the __________.
D 9223 If a steaming boiler begins 'panting,' the probable too much air for proper
cause is __________. combustion
first?

burners
C 9226 If the steam flow input device to a two-element constant pump
feedwater regulator valve fails, the regulator pressure regulator
operates as a __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
knots?
________.
A 9234 In a heat exchanger, excessive fluid velocity should erosive tube failure
be avoided to prevent __________.
__________.
A 9236 In addition to removing water from a refrigerant, acid
most dehydrators also effectively remove
entrapped __________.
D 9237 In order to assure an output near the end of its the same as the line
compression stroke, the pressure developed in the discharge pressure
high pressure cylinder of a reciprocating air
compressor is __________.
boiler operation?
B 9239 It is the maximum degree angle that the hydro 40
electric steering gear can turn the ship' s rubber
during normal ship's speed operation
A 9240 Lube oil filters remove contaminants from oil more heated to reduce
efficiently if the oil being filtered is __________. viscosity
cleanings
D 9242 On most modern diesel engines, the main and banjo feed
connecting rod bearings receive their lubricating oil
by __________.
A 9243 Operating a diesel engine for prolonged periods at the formation of
temperatures lower than the normal design sulfuric acid in exhaust
temperature may cause __________. passages
D 9244 Prior to relieving the watch you should first check DC heater
the fireroom status by verifying the fuel oil pressure temperature
to the burners and _____________.
D 9245 Regarding jerk-type fuel pumps as used on some delivery valve spring
auxiliary diesel engines, the delivery cutoff point is
controlled with a __________.
C 9246 Sludge may be formed in the oil in the crankcase of refrigerant bubbles in
a reciprocating air conditioning compressor as a the lube oil
result of __________.
D 9249 The cooling water supplied to the vent condenser seawater
in a DC heater is __________.
to __________.
D 9252 The jacking/turning gear mechanism of a main low speed gear rotor
propulsion geared turbine installation is normally
connected through mechanical linkage to the
__________.
C 9253 The main steam stop valve on a "D" type marine desuperheater outlet
boiler is located at the __________.
B 9254 The only means of removing the latent heat of passing it through the
condensation from a refrigerant in the normal expansion valve
refrigeration cycle is by __________.
to __________. liquid
furnace is to __________. I. protect the tubes from
direct flame impingement II. confine the
combustion gases within the furnace
B 9257 The refrigerant, dichlorodifluoromethane, when carbon dioxide gas
vaporized in the presence of an open flame, will
form
A 9258 The steam plant component that transforms the turbine
plant's heat energy into mechanical energy is
B 9259 The use of a needle valve in a piping system is high pressure drops
recommended when requiring __________.
C 9260 To comply with Coast Guard Regulations (46 All water-tube boilers
CFR), which type of boiler listed shall be subjected once a year.
to a hydrostatic test at one and one half times
maximum allowable working pressure?
D 9261 Tubing connections for refrigeration systems may flaring

be made by __________.
A 9262 Valves used in diesel engine fuel oil pressure so constructed as to
piping are to be __________. permit packing under
pressure
B 9263 What corrective action is required when the boiler None
water test results show high conductivity?
contraction of the
valve stem due to
temperature.
B 9267 When opening or closing compressor service and should turn valves
line valves on a typical refrigeration system, you slowly to avoid thermal
__________. stresses due to low
temperatures
A 9268 When testing boiler safeties, those valves not being installing gags
tested are prevented from lifting by __________.
D 9269 When you are checking the oil in an R-12 immediately after
_____________
D 9272 Which of the following construction methods would They are always
apply to the babbitt lined, split-type, reduction gear mounted with the split
bearings? in a horizontal plane.
D 9273 Which of the following problems may occur if the Excessive wear
clearance between a piston and cylinder liner is
insufficient?
B 9274 Which of the following statements describes the To serve as a seal
purpose of the split inflatable seal installed aft of when adding packing
the primary seal assembly for the propeller shaft? to the stuffing box.
D 9276 Which of the listed devices is used to control the Cross head arm
admission of steam to the steam cylinder of
reciprocating pump?
B 9277 Which of the materials listed is used as the Bronze
dynamic seal material on mechanical seals
installed on most centrifugal pump used in water
services?
D 9278 Which statement regarding the arrangement and They may be omitted
location of explosion relief valves used on an on all engines having
internal combustion engines is a cylinder bore of nine
true_____________? inches or less
__________.
at high loads
C 9282 A contaminated steam generator is used to bilge water
produce saturated vapor from collected
__________.
B 9283 A diesel engine will lose power if fuel injection fuel will not be
occurs too early because the __________. properly atomized in
the cylinder
resonance


__________.
B 9287 A thick dark colored ring, three to four inches wide, turbine oil
forming at the normal water level in the boiler contamination of
steam drum, is usually evidence of __________. feedwater
C 9289 Air motion in a four-cycle diesel engine cylinder to supercharging
improve air fuel mixing is known as
_____________
cold weather
C 9291 An unsteady vacuum in a submerged tube air leaks in the tube

evaporator may be caused by __________. nests
C 9292 Before any work is done on a burner in an block all control

automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should system relays closed
always___________________.
B 9293 By comparing the exhaust gas temperature of each tachometer
cylinder, the operator can determine if the load is
balanced throughout the engine. The device most
commonly used is a __________.
minutes
__________.

effect distilling unit, what is flowing through the
tubes of the first effect vapor feed heater?
D 9298 Excessive oil foaming in the crankcase of a has run continuously

refrigeration compressor is most likely to occur for a long period
when the compressor __________.
C 9300 Fuel oil is first transferred to the settling tanks for filtering and purifing
__________. before being pumped
to the burners
B 9301 High temperature at the superheater outlet would outer casing leakage
NOT be caused by __________.
D 9304 If oil is dripping from the burner of a coil-type the oil valve not
auxiliary steam generator, the cause may be seating properly
__________.
B 9305 If the fire goes out in an automatically fired auxiliary overpressure and dry
boiler and the burner continues to supply fuel, firing
there is a potential danger of __________.
C 9306 If the steam flow input device to a two-element constant pump

feedwater regulator valve fails, the regulator pressure regulator
operates as a __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 9312 If your ship burns 2.9 tons of fuel per hour at 20 4.3 tons
knots?
B 9313 In a diesel engine exhaust system, the cooling of increased engine back
the exhaust gases below their dew point, will result pressure
in __________.
B 9314 In a gravity type lube oil service system, if no lube no oil is flowing to the
oil appears in the sight glass (bull's eye) of the bearings
return drop line while underway, this is a positive
D 9315 In a shipboard potable water system, which of the The hot water return
following symptoms would indicate that the hot manifold would be
water circulating pump had failed? warmer than normal.
A 9316 In addition to pressure, most refrigerant compound saturated gas

gauges are also provided with a scale indicating temperature
__________.
D 9317 In order to assure an output near the end of its the same as the line
compression stroke, the pressure developed in the discharge pressure
high pressure cylinder of a reciprocating air
compressor is __________.
B 9318 In which of the following types of evaporators is the Solo shell evaporators
control of brine density least important?
B 9319 It is the kind of pump that it can only connected ejector
directly to a lower speed moves or electric motors
attain effective and good performance.
C 9321 Most hydraulic steering gears are fitted with relief function when the
valves which __________. rudder is amidships
by __________.
the fireroom status by verifying the fuel oil pressure temperature
to the burners and _____________.
C 9326 Sludge may be formed in the oil in the crankcase of refrigerant bubbles in
a reciprocating air conditioning compressor as a the lube oil
result of __________.
B 9329 The cooling water pump driven by a direct allow the pump to turn
reversing diesel engine is usually of the straight in either direction
impeller vane type with a concentric housing to
____________.
to __________.
_______.
B 9334 The only means of removing the latent heat of passing it through the
condensation from a refrigerant in the normal expansion valve
refrigeration cycle is by __________.
to __________. liquid
B 9336 The purpose of expose lap in a reciprocating stean permit the formation of
engine is the volume as steam
cushion to prevent
pounding
A 9337 The refrigerant with the lowest boiling point is: CO2
D 9338 The steam generating capacity of a boiler depends number of burners
upon the __________.
C 9339 The upper section of a piston is called the land
______________
A 9341 Tubes may be seal welded into fittings or headers 0.35%

of boilers and superheaters after they have been
expanded and flared, provided the material in the
fitting or header does not contain carbon in excess
of __________.
pressure
B 9343 What corrective action is required when the boiler give surface blow
water test results show high conductivity?
D 9344 What is the purpose of a converging -diverging all of these
nozzle
A 9346 When an auxiliary boiler is on the line, the output of higher than those at
the flame scanner can be checked by placing a low fire
microammeter in series with the photoelectric cell
circuit. The readings on high fire should be
__________.
C 9347 When one cylinder has a lower compression Advanced ignition
pressure and higher exhaust gas temperature than
any of the other engine cylinders, which of the
conditions listed will be indicated?
C 9349 When you adjust a thermostatic expansion valve refrigerant must be

__________. bled off the sensing
line before
adjustments are made
B 9353 Which of the following problems is the main source Improper lubrication
of fuel pump and injection system malfunctions?
A 9354 Which of the following statements describes the The valve normally
proper operation of a three-way solenoid trip/dump requires a manual
valve on a two stage flash-type evaporator? reset.
C 9355 Which of the following systems can be supplied by Main feed pump
the auxiliary exhaust system?
D 9356 Which of the listed devices is used to control the Valve operating
admission of steam to the steam cylinder of a differential
reciprocating pump?
C 9357 Which of the lubricants listed is the best to use on a Engine oil.
reciprocating pump rod?
internal combustion engines is a cylinder bore of nine
true_____________? inches or less
C 9359 While standing your engine room watch at sea, you Do nothing as this is a
notice the D.C. heater level is gradually dropping common marine plant
as indicated by the remote level indicator. Which occurrence.
of the following actions should you take?
A 9360 With respect to centrifugal pump design, which of Multistage

the following descriptions best represents a pump
utilizing two impellers?

__________.
the cylinder
D 9364 A gear train is constructed with only two gears: a 2- 6 inches (152.4 mm)
inch (50.5 mm) diameter driving gear and a driven
bull gear to rotate a propeller at 200 rpm. If the
speed of the driving gear is 4,800 rpm, what is the
diameter of the driven gear?

__________.
B 9367 A thick dark colored ring, three to four inches wide, turbine oil
forming at the normal water level in the boiler contamination of
steam drum, is usually evidence of __________. feedwater
B 9369 Air line lubricators are used in compressed air the suction and
systems to lubricate __________. discharge valves
cold weather
D 9371 An unloader is installed on an air compressor to bypass the high

__________. pressure stage to the
low pressure stage on
100% of the air
compressors in
service
D 9372 Before any work is done on a burner in an block all control valves
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should
always __________.
C 9373 Burning fuel with entrained saltwater, will cause a form a protective
glassy slag formation on furnace refractory. This coating thus
slag will __________. increasing its life
B 9374 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that in 50°F and more than
preparing a water-tube boiler for a hydrostatic test, 100°F
you should fill the boiler with water at a
temperature of not less than __________.
D 9375 Coolant can be lost from a diesel engine jacket cylinder head cracks
cooling water system by leakage from
__________.
__________.
C 9377 During the normal operation of a large marine seized piston rings
diesel engine a turbo-charger begins to surge.
What are the contributory factors of surging?
A 9378 Excessive oil foaming in the crankcase of a overheated

refrigeration compressor can result in __________. compressor bearings

C 9380 Fuel oil is first transferred to the settling tanks for filtering and purifing
__________. before being pumped
to the burners
__________.
C 9386 If the steam flow input device to a two-element feed constant pump
water regulator valve fails, the regulator operates pressure regulator
as a __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 9392 If your ship burns 2.9 tons of fuel per hour at 20 4.3 tons
knots?
in __________.
D 9395 In a shipboard potable water system, which of the The hot water return
following symptoms would indicate that the hot manifold would be
water circulating pump had failed? warmer than normal.
A 9396 In addition to pressure, most refrigerant compound saturated gas

gages are also provided with a scale indicating temperature
__________.
D 9397 In order to achieve greater dehumidification, you I only
would adjust the air conditioning system by
__________. I. reducing the chill water flow
through the cooling coil II. increasing the
preheater temperature
B 9398 In which of the following types of evaporators is the Solo shell evaporators
control of brine density least important?
C 9399 It is the instrument is being used to automatically Magnetic Valve
start the oil firing of an auxiliary boiler if the
combustion chamber reaches the excessive
temperature.
valves which __________. rudder is amidships
by __________.
A 9404 Prior to relieving the watch you should first check boiler steam pressure
the fireroom status by verifying the fuel oil pressure
to the boilers and _____________.
D 9406 Sludge formation in a diesel engine lube oil system carbonization of oils
is caused by __________. from the combustion
chambers
C 9407 Testing boiler water for chloride content will methyl orange that
indicates the amount of_______________. should be added
________.
C 9410 The effective pump stroke of an individual port-and- fuel delivery pressure
helix fuel injection pump is determined by the
__________.
to __________.
_______.
B 9414 The oil separator trap is located between the Receive and
expansion
to __________. liquid
C 9416 The purpose of end clearance on a diesel engine allow the combustion
piston ring is to __________. gases to press the ring
down on the land
A 9417 The refrigerant with the lowest boiling point is: CO2
upon the __________.
__________.

of __________.
pressure
A 9423 What corrective action is required when the boiler give surface blow
water test results show high chloride?
A 9424 What is the primary operational difference between The principle by which
a nozzle reaction safety valve and a huddling blow down is
chamber safety valve? accomplished.
C 9425 What will happen if the water in the water sealed the air ejector will not
loop is lost? operate properly
microammeter in series with the photoelectric cell
__________.
C 9429 When you adjust a thermostatic expansion valve refrigerant must be

__________. bled off the sensing
line before
adjustments are made
B 9430 Which of the air intake systems listed will require Natural aspiration
the least amount of brake horsepower to operate?
A 9431 Which of the equal horsepower diesel engines A four-stroke/cycle "V"

listed, running at the same speed, is least affected type engine
by exhaust back pressure?
D 9433 Which of the following problems is likely to occur if Aeration of the oil.
the lube oil level in the sump is too high?
proper operation of a three-way solenoid trip/dump requires a manual
valve on a two stage flash-type evaporator? reset.
D 9436 Which of the listed devices is used to control the Valve operating
admission of steam to the steam cylinder of a differential
reciprocating pump?
C 9437 Which of the lubricants listed is the best to use on a Engine oil.
reciprocating pump rod?
internal combustion engines is true? a cylinder bore of nine
inches or less
A 9440 With respect to centrifugal pump design, which of Multistage

the following descriptions best represents a pump
utilizing two impellers?
at high loads
__________.
the cylinder
D 9444 A gear train is constructed with only two gears: a 2- 6 inches (152.4 mm)
inch (50.5 mm) diameter driving gear and a driven
bull gear to rotate a propeller at 200 rpm. If the
speed of the driving gear is 4,800 rpm, what is the
diameter of the driven gear?
A 9446 A ruptured boiler tube should be removed by I only

__________.
I. splitting the remaining tube sections with a

safety ripping chisel
II. cutting out most of the tube and then allowing
the remaining portion to disintegrate as the boiler is
normally fired
B 9447 A thermostatic expansion valve is properly evaporator pressure

controlling evaporator superheat. Adjusting this decrease
valve to lower the superheat will result in a/an
__________.
D 9448 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 3 years
the studs and bolts on marine boiler mountings
must be removed for examination at least every
__________.
B 9449 Air line lubricators are used in compressed air the suction and
systems to lubricate __________. discharge valves
B 9450 An eight cylinder, four stroke/cycle, single acting 1689 kW

stroke. What will be the indicated power developed
if the average mean effective pressure is 30
D 9451 An unloader is installed on an air compressor to bypass the high
__________. pressure stage to the
low pressure stage on
100% of the air
compressors in
service
always __________.
D 9453 Burning fuel with a high sulfur content in a diesel increase thermal
engine will __________. efficiency
B 9454 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that in 50░F and more than
preparing a water-tube boiler for a hydrostatic test, 100░F
__________.
D 9456 Diesel engine starting difficulties due to cold intake heavier grade of fuel
air temperatures, can be overcome by using a/an oil
__________.
B 9457 During the normal operation of a large marine seized piston rings
A 9458 Excessive oil foaming in the crankcase of a overheated

refrigeration compressor can result in __________. compressor bearings
A 9459 Fitted to the cylinder and opens by air pressure: starting air valve
C 9460 Fuel oil injected into the cylinder of a diesel engine increase engine power
just after the piston passes top dead center, will
__________.
A 9462 If a diesel engine has been stopped because of inspection covers
piston seizure due to severe overheating, the should not be opened
crankcase __________. until the engine has
cooled
C 9463 If a spring bearing begins to run at an abnormally increase the water

high temperature, you should __________. flow to the main lube
oil cooler
__________.
D 9466 If the steam flow entering the evaporator steam The steam at the
supply orifice has a quality of 95%, which of the outlet would obtain a
following statements would be true? higher degree of
desuperheat.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 9472 If you were operating a centrifugal water service pump would be very
pump with worn wearing rings, the __________. noisy
in __________.
D 9475 In a shell-and-tube type heat exchanger, the most loose tube bundle
common cause of decreased performance is baffle plates
__________.
D 9476 In addition to monitoring flame quality, flame regulate the air/fuel
scanners are used in combustion control systems ratio controller for
to __________. more efficient
combustion
D 9477 In order to achieve greater dehumidification, you I only
would adjust the air conditioning system by
__________. I. reducing the chill water flow
through the cooling coil II. increasing the
preheater temperature
C 9478 In which of the following types of condensers would Jet
you find the cooling water passing through tubes
with the turbogenerator exhaust steam directed
around the outside of the tubes?
A 9479 It is the hotness or coldness of a body. intensity
B 9480 Lube oil filters can be used to remove most Acid sludge
contaminants from lube oil. Which of the
contaminants listed would remain in the lube oil
after filtering?
valves which _______ rudder is amidship
A 9482 On most diesel engines, the governor controls the controlling the amount
output speed by __________. of fuel injected into the
cylinders
A 9483 Opens quickly at a present pressure and remains relief valve

open until the pressure drops a present amount
and then close quickly:
the fireroom status by verifying the fuel oil pressure
to the boilers and _____________.
A 9485 Regarding a Diesel engine crankcase, the general free entry of air to the
arrangement and installation should preclude the crankcase
possibility of __________.
chambers
B 9487 Testing boiler water for chloride content will methyl orange that
indicates the amount of_______________. should be added
D 9488 The boiler feedwater control valve varies the unity minimum boiler load
relationship between steam and water flow during
periods of __________.
________.
__________.
D 9491 The function of re-heater in an air-conditioning control inlet air volume
system is to_______________.
B 9492 The jacking gear on main propulsion turbines can provide propulsion in
be used to __________. emergencies
B 9493 The main steam stop bypass valve is used to isolate the main steam
__________. stop for repairs while
steaming
A 9494 The oil separator (trap) used in a large shipboard compressor discharge
refrigeration system would be located between the valve and the
__________. condenser
A 9495 The primary function of a back pressure regulator limit the minimum
installed in a refrigeration system is to evaporator pressure to
__________. ensure excessively
low box temperatures
are not reached
down on the land
D 9497 The refrigerant leaves the evaporator of a subcooled liquid

refrigeration system as a low pressure
__________.
upon the __________.
__________.
D 9500 To combat galvanic corrosion, condensers utilizing bonding straps
copper-nickel waterboxes are usually fitted with
__________.
of __________.
C 9502 Valves in the cylinder head of a diesel engine are exhaust pressure
opened by the direct action of the __________.
water test results show high alkalinity?
D 9504 What is the primary function of the water screen Generate the major
tubes in a "D" type marine boiler? portion of the steam in
the boiler.
B 9505 What will happen if the needle valve in a fuel injection lag will
injection nozzle stocks open? increase
micro ammeter in series with the photoelectric cell
__________.
A 9508 When testing boiler flue gas with a chemical prevent any air from
absorption apparatus, to obtain accurate results contaminating the gas
__________. sample
D 9509 When would the available energy of the exhaust During operation at
gases of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine driving a low load and speed
turbocharger, result in a low value of scavenging
air pressure for combustion?
A 9510 Which of the actions listed should be carried out Relieve all fuel oil
immediately after securing the fires in one boiler of service pressure to
a two boiler ship? that boiler.
A 9512 Which of the following conditions would result in piston ring blow-by
the necessity for an increased frequency of oil and
oil filter changes for an auxiliary diesel engine.
operation of a three-way solenoid trip/dump valve requires a manual
on a two stage flash-type evaporator? latch reset after
tripping.
C 9516 Which of the listed devices is the only method Bayonet-type electrical
allowed by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), to oil heaters.
ease the starting of emergency generator engines?
D 9517 Which of the locations listed would be considered Between the

as the most common place to install a dryer in a compressor and the
refrigeration system? condenser.
A 9518 Which statement listed represents a vital function The recovery of feed
of the main condenser? water for reuse.
A 9520 With regards to shipboard refrigeration systems, intentionally vent class

after November 14, 1994 it is illegal to I or II refrigerants to
__________. the atmosphere

A 9522 A constant speed hydraulic governor would more turbo generator

than likely be installed on a __________.
B 9523 A diesel engine which is rated for normal operation slow-speed diesel
at a crankshaft speed of 800 RPM, is commonly
classed as a __________.
D 9524 A fusible plug market "inside" on the casing is water side
screwed in from the inside of:

__________. I. spliting the remaining tube
sections with a safety ripping chisel II. cutting out
most of the tube and then allowing the remaining
portion to disintegrate as the boiler is normally fired
B 9527 A thermostatic expansion valve is properly evaporator pressure

controlling evaporator superheat. Adjusting this decrease
valve to lower the superheat will result in a/an
__________.
__________.
D 9529 Air leaks through the inner or outer casings of a improve fuel
boiler will __________. combustion
B 9530 An eight cylinder, four stroke/cycle, single acting 1689 kW
stroke. What will be the developed indicated metric
horsepower if the average mean effective pressure
is 30 kg/cm2 at a speed of 100 RPM?
D 9531 An ullage reading is the distance from a given point sounding tube to
at the __________________ either side of the tank
always __________.
A 9533 Burner ignition failure in an automatically fired a burned out solenoid
auxiliary boiler would be caused by __________. in the oil supply valve
B 9534 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that in 50░F and more than
preparing a water-tube boiler for a hydrostatic test, 100░F
__________.
D 9536 Diesel engine piston seizure can be caused by poor cooling of
__________. cylinder walls
C 9537 During the normal operation of a large marine seized piston rings
A 9538 Excessive oil foaming in the crankcase of a compressor damage

refrigeration compressor at start up can cause from improper
__________. lubrication
D 9539 Fireside burning of boiler tubes is usually the direct high furnace
result of __________. temperatures
__________.
D 9541 High temperature at the superheater outlet would outer casing leakage
A 9542 If a diesel engine fails to start, one of the likely low compression
causes is __________. temperature
oil cooler
D 9544 If misalignment between a pump and its driving flexible coupling will
source exceeds that specified by the pump absorb all such
manufacturer, the shaft __________. misalignment
B 9545 If the feedwater flow input device to a multi-element single element
feedwater regulator fails, the valve will be feedwater regulator
controlled as a __________.
D 9546 If the steam flow entering the evaporator steam The steam at the
supply orifice has a quality of 95%, which of the outlet would obtain a
following statements would be true? higher degree of
desuperheat.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 9552 If you were operating a centrifugal water service pump would be very
pump with worn wearing rings, the __________. noisy
A 9553 In a diesel engine cooling water system, a pH of slightly acidic
6.0 indicates a/an __________. condition
D 9554 In a gravity lube oil system, a sight glass is bottom of the gravity
installed in a line near the operating platform. This tank and the lube oil
line connects the __________. headers
D 9555 In a shell-and-tube type heat exchanger, the most loose tube bundle
common cause of decreased performance is baffle plates
__________.
combustion
C 9557 In order to achieve greater dehumidification with an I only
air conditioning system, you should __________.
I. reduce the cooling coil temperature II. increase
the reheater temperature

with the turbogenerator exhaust steam directed
A 9559 It is the greatest factors that affects the flow rate of Temperature
lubricating oils and fuel oils.
after filtering?
A 9561 Most fuel injection nozzles are opened by fuel oil pressure
__________.
cylinders
A 9563 Opens quickly at a present pressure and remains relief valve

open until the pressure drops a present amount
and then close quickly:
B 9564 Prior to relieving the watch you should first check steam atomization
the fireroom status by verifying the boiler water pressure to the
level and __________. mechanical atomizers
chambers
D 9567 Testing boiler water for chloride content will total alkalinity in the
indicate the amount of __________. water
D 9568 The boiler feedwater control valve varies the unity minimum boiler load
C 9569 The cooling water flow from an air ejector main condenser
intercondenser and aftercondenser is discharged hotwell
directly into the __________.
__________.
D 9571 The function of re-heater in an air-conditioning control inlet air volume
system is to_______________.
steaming
A 9574 The oil separator (trap) used in a large shipboard compressor discharge
refrigeration system would be located between the valve and the
__________. condenser
A 9575 The primary function of a back pressure regulator limit the minimum
installed in a refrigeration system is to evaporator pressure to
__________. ensure excessively
low box temperatures
are not reached
down on the land
D 9577 The refrigerant leaves the evaporator of a subcooled liquid

refrigeration system as a low pressure
__________.
C 9578 The steam drum installed in "D" type boilers serve I only
to provide __________.
I. a water reserve necessary for proper boiler

operation
II. an area for steam and moisture to separate

__________.
__________.
C 9581 Tube scaling in heat exchangers causes the heat surface area of the
transfer rate to decrease because the ________. tube decreases
water test results show any hardness?
the boiler.
B 9585 What will happen if the needle valve in a fuel injection lag will
injection nozzle stocks open? increase
C 9586 When an air started, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine intake stroke
is being cranked over, the starting air is admitted to
each cylinder during the beginning of its
__________.
D 9587 When one belt of a multiple V-belt drive requires ensure the proper belt
replacing, it will be necessary to __________. dressing is applied
__________. sample
turbocharger, result in a low value of scavanging
operation of a three-way solenoid trip/dump valve requires a manual
on a two stage flash-type evaporator? latch reset after
tripping.
B 9595 Which of the following substances is normally R-12
classified as a low pressure refrigerant?
D 9596 Which of the listed devices is often used in Magneto
combination with the flywheel of small and medium
size diesel engines for the purpose of starting?
D 9597 Which of the locations listed would be considered Between the

as the most common place to install a dryer in a compressor and the
refrigeration system? condenser.
A 9598 Which statement listed represents a vital function The recovery of
of the main condenser? feedwater for reuse.
D 9599 While standing your engine room watch at sea, you increase the boiler
notice the D.C. heater level is dropping below firing rates
normal as indicated by the remote level indicator.
The boiler drum level is observed to be normal, as
is the main condensate pump discharge pressure.
Therefo
A 9600 With regards to shipboard refrigeration systems, intentionally vent class

after November 14, 1994 it is illegal to I or II refrigerants to
__________. the atmosphere
A 9601 A boiler has a steam delivery capacity of 100,000 the boiler may be
pounds per hour, and is equipped with four steam operated down to
atomizing burners. If the load range of the burners 25,000 pounds per
is 4 to 1, this means that __________. hour without securing
any burners
A 9602 A constant speed hydraulic governor would more turbogenerator
B 9604 A furnace wall in which there are open spaces normal and need only
around the brick as a result of firebrick shrinkage, be cleaned
is __________.
A 9605 A naturally aspirated diesel engine at full throttle slightly less than
will have an intake manifold pressure __________. atmospheric pressure

__________. I. spliting the remaining tube
sections with a safety ripping chisel II. cutting out
most of the tube and then allowing the remaining
portion to disintegrate as the boiler is normally fired
D 9607 A thermostatic expansion valve is designed to refrigerated space

respond to __________. temperature

__________.
C 9610 An eight cylinder, air started, two-stroke/cycle, each upper cylinder
direct reversing, marine diesel engine can be head equipped with
rotated from any crankshaft position by the air start reversible air start
system only if it has __________. valves
C 9611 An RO12 system is purged to Refrigerant
remove_____________.
D 9612 Before any auxiliary diesel engine hydraulic starting place all control levers
system is opened for servicing or repair, you must in the 'HOLD' position
__________.
C 9613 Bunker "C" fuel oil is heated prior to atomization to increase the heating
__________. value
B 9614 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that every 4 years
boiler mountings shall be removed and studs
examined by a Coast Guard inspector
__________.
A 9615 Convert 100ºC to ºF and 212ºF to ºC ? 212ºF and 100ºC
B 9617 During the normal operation of a large marine seized piston rings
A 9618 Excessive oil foaming in the crankcase of a compressor damage

refrigeration compressor at start up can cause from improper
B 9619 Fireside burning of boiler tubes is usually the direct soot accumulations on
result of __________. a tube bank
__________.
oil cooler
D 9624 If misalignment between a pump and its driving flexible coupling will
source exceeds that specified by the pump absorb all such
manufacturer, the shaft __________. misalignment
B 9625 If the feedwater flow input device to a multi-element single element
feedwater regulator fails, the valve will be feedwater regulator
B 9626 If the stack temperature is higher than normal, this low fuel oil back
could indicate __________. pressure
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 9632 If you were inspecting the valve springs on an a glazed surface on
auxiliary diesel engine, your best indication of the spring
impending spring failure would be __________.
C 9635 In a segmental pivoted-shoe thrust bearing, the base ring
thrust load among the shoes is equalized by the
__________.
combustion
C 9637 In order to achieve greater dehumidification with an I only
air conditioning system, you should __________.
I. reduce the cooling coil temperature II. increase
the reheater temperature

with the turbo generator exhaust steam directed
C 9639 It is the external combustion engine utilizing the boiler
beat given to a working medium by an external
source
after filtering?
__________.
cylinders
D 9643 Open combustion chambers are designed to eliminate carbon

__________. buildup
the fireroom status by verifying the boiler water pressure to the
C 9646 Slots are provided in a diesel engine piston oil decrease piston side
scraper ring to __________. thrust pressure
D 9648 The boiler feed water control valve varies the unity minimum boiler load
C 9649 The cooling water flow from an air ejector main condenser
intercondenser and aftercondenser is discharged hotwell
B 9650 The effect of operating the centrifugal water service noisy operation of the
pump with worn wear rings, will be pump
C 9651 The function of lubricating oil is to __________. maintain even

distribution of bearing
wear
steaming
D 9654 The oil observed in the sight glass of an operating carbonization caused
refrigeration compressor appears to be brownish in by air in the system
color. This is indicative of __________.
B 9655 The primary difference between sludge and scale scale forms only on
deposits in boiler tubes is __________. the cooler boiler tubes
whereas sludge forms
on all tubes
D 9656 The purpose of designing some waste heat boilers increase exhaust gas
with sinuous fire tubes, is to __________. velocity through the
boiler
A 9657 The refrigerant gas returning to the compressor superheated

should be __________.
to provide __________. I. a water reserve
necessary for proper boiler operation II. an area
for steam and moisture to separate
A 9659 The upper piston rings in large, slow-speed, two- fed from mechanical
stroke/ cycle diesel engines are most effectively lubricators
lubricated by oil __________.
__________.
C 9661 Tube scaling in heat exchangers causes the heat surface area of the
transfer rate to decrease because the ________. tube decreases
water test results show any hardness?
the boiler.
C 9665 What will cause an automatically controlled Freon - Closing of the solenoid
12 compressor to start? valve
__________.
D 9667 When one belt of a multiple V-belt drive requires ensure the proper belt
replacing, it will be necessary to __________. dressing is applied
__________. sample
turbocharger, result in a low value of scavanging
C 9671 Which of the engine components listed increases Intake manifold
air charge density and helps to improve engine
operating efficiency?
D 9673 Which of the following problems could develop due Reduced lubrication
to the accumulation of oil vapors in the crankcase
of a diesel engine?
A 9674 Which of the following statements describes the When fuel oil is
operating characteristics of a pre-combustion injected into the pre-
chamber? combustion chamber,
it does not need to be
as finely atomized as
the fuel oil in diesel
engines having direct
injection.
B 9675 Which of the following substances is normally R-12
classified as a low pressure refrigerant?
D 9677 Which of the listed valves should be closed when Master valve
adding ammonia to a refrigeration system?
A 9678 Which statement listed represents a vital function The recovery of

of the main condenser? feedwater for reuse.
Therefo
B 9680 With regards to axial piston hydraulic pump/motor The designers of the
power units, motor speed is a function of fluid flow equipment have never
rate generated by the pump. Which of the considered the use of
following statements describes why the motor is the tilting box with a
NOT manipulated as is the pump? hydraulic motor.
any burners
A 9682 A constant speed hydraulic governor would more turbogenerator
is __________.
C 9686 A rupture disc on a recovery tank for low pressure 1 psig

refrigerants relieves at __________.
D 9687 A thermostatic expansion valve is designed to refrigerated space
respond to __________. temperature

the maximum allowable boiler pressure in which a
tubular gage glass may be installed is
__________.
C 9691 An RO12 system is purged to Refrigerant
remove_____________.
D 9692 Before an explosion can occur in a boiler furnace, space large enough
there must be an accumulation of unburned fuel, for the explosion to
sufficient air to form an explosive mixture, and a occur
__________.
__________. value
__________.
B 9695 Control of the main propulsion diesel engines can wheelhouse control
be shifted from the engine room to the wheelhouse station
from the __________.
D 9697 During the inspection of a low pressure pump, the replace the worn
wearing ring is determined to have a clearance of wearing ring
0.011" - 0.013", you should __________.
A 9698 Excessive moisture being collected in the purge leaking condenser or

unit of a low pressure refrigeration system could chiller tubes
indicate which probable condition?
B 9700 Fuel oil having a low cetane rating could result in improved cold weather
__________. starting
C 9703 If a soot blower element does not revolve freely, a seized blower head
the most likely cause would be __________. bearing
A 9704 If manual control of the water level in a steaming stop-check valve
boiler is required, the proper method of control is
with the auxiliary feed __________.
B 9705 If the feed water flow sensor of a multi-element single element feed
feed water regulator fails, the valve will be water regulator
C 9706 If the speeder spring of a main propulsion diesel increase until the over
engine governor breaks while operating at full load, speed trip actuated
the engine RPM will __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
B 9716 In addition to moisture, a refrigerant dehydrator refrigerant
charged with silica gel is designed to absorb
__________.
B 9717 In order for the hydraulic pump installed in a be taken directly off
constant flow system to maintain adequate flow, the reservoir bottom
the pump suction should __________. without regard to filters
or strainers
D 9718 In which of the following lube oil lines should you Lube oil pump suction
expect to find an illuminated sight glass (bull's-
eye)?
B 9719 It is the amount of heat absorbed by a pound of heat of evaporation
substance ic changing from the liquid to vapor
form.
C 9720 Lube oil coolers are necessary in most engine when engine oil is
lubricating systems because __________. used continuously, the
coolers prevent the oil
from wearing out
__________.
A 9722 On main turbine propulsion units, gear type flexible rotor shaft and pinion
couplings are generally used between the shaft
__________.
__________. buildup
A 9724 Prior to relieving the watch you should first check inspecting the fires
the fireroom status by verifying the boiler steam and burners
drum level and _________.
A 9725 Refrigeration valves are of the double seater type Permit repacking
in order to under pressure
D 9728 The boiler economizer provides additional heat to fuel oil entering the
the __________. furnace
C 9729 The cooling water flow from an air ejector main condenser hot
intercondenser and aftercondenser is discharged well
directly into the
A 9730 The eccentric reducer used as a transition piece prevent the formation
between a centrifugal pump suction flange and the of air pickets
suction piping flange must be installed with the
eccentric portion below the suction pipe centerline
to _____________
C 9731 The function of lubricating oil is to __________. maintain even
distribution of bearing
wear
B 9732 The jacking gear must be engaged as quickly as permit rapid cooling of
possible when securing the main turbines in order the reduction gears
to __________.
B 9733 The main source of fuel pump and injection system improper adjustments
malfunctions is __________.
D 9734 The oil observed in the sight glass of an operating carbonization caused
refrigeration compressor appears to be brownish in by air in the system
color. This is indicative of __________.
on all tubes
boiler
A 9737 The refrigerant gas returning to the compressor superheated

should be __________.
to provide __________. I. a water reserve
necessary for proper boiler operation II. an area
for steam and moisture to separate
copper-nickel water boxes are usually fitted with
__________.
C 9741 Tube retarders in scathe boilers are used to Slow down the water
circulation around the
tubes
D 9742 Valves and fittings used with diesel engine fuel oil are to be used on
pressure piping may be threaded in sizes up to and pressure lines in sizes
including 60 mm O.D., but screwed unions 33 mm O.D. and over
__________.
water results show high chloride?
D 9744 What is the physical state of refrigerant leaving the low pressure liquid
condenser of a R-22 refrigeration system?
A 9745 What will be the result of dripping in fuel injector coking and blocking
nozzles?
__________.
B 9747 When one belt of a multiple V-belt compressor the old belts would
drive requires replacement, all of the belts must be otherwise carry all the
replaced, because __________. load
C 9748 When taking readings at the suction service valve the pressure, or
of an operating refrigeration compressor temperature reading is
__________. only required, as the
refrigerant is saturated
gases of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine be low load and speed
insufficient to drive an exhaust gas turbocharger,
resulting in the incorrect amount of air for
combustion?
C 9750 Which materials should be used for ammonia Copper tubing with
refrigeration system evaporator cooling coil copper fins
construction?
D 9752 Which of the following conditions would require the Excessive oil
removal of a turbocharger for repair? consumption
of a diesel engine?
operating characteristics of a pre-combustion injected into the pre-
chamber? combustion chamber,
it does not need to be
as finely atomized as
the fuel oil in diesel
engines having direct
injection.
C 9755 Which of the following statements would best It supplements the

describe the purpose of operating the hand lube oil main lube oil pump
pump on an auxiliary turbo-generating unit? flow while paralleling
the generators.
D 9757 Which of the listed valves should be closed when Master valve
adding ammonia to a refrigeration system?
D 9758 Which statement is true concerning V-belt drives belts generally stretch
for reciprocating air compressor? slightly during the first
flew months of use
Therefo
B 9760 With regards to axial piston hydraulic pump/motor The designers of the
power units, motor speed is a function of fluid flow equipment have never
rate generated by the pump. Which of the considered the use of
following statements describes why the motor is the tilting box with a
NOT manipulated as is the pump? hydraulic motor.
any burners
C 9762 A constant pressure range is maintained in the constant speed supply
potable water system of many vessels by using pumps
__________.
C 9763 A diesel engine valve spring is under compression I only
when the valve is __________.
I. Open
II. Closed
is __________.
C 9766 A rupture disc on a recovery tank for low pressure 1 psig

refrigerants relieves at __________.
C 9767 A thermostat expansion valve can be tested by: holding its bulb in one
hand
__________.
D 9769 Air leaks through the inner or outer casing of a high superheater
boiler could result in __________. outlet temperature

C 9771 An overspeed trip stops a diesel engine when the runs out of fuel
engine __________.
A 9772 Before an auxiliary boiler is shutdown for an 10
extended period of time, the water in the boiler
should have a pH value of __________.
__________. value
__________.
from the __________.
D 9776 Diesel engine piston ring gaps can be straight or allows piston ring
angle cut. In comparison, the angle cut ring expansion
__________.
D 9777 During the inspection of a low pressure pump, the replace the worn
wearing ring is determined to have a clearance of wearing ring
0.011" - 0.013", you should __________.
A 9778 Excessive moisture being collected in the purge leaking condenser or

unit of a low pressure refrigeration system could chiller tubes
indicate which probable condition?
B 9780 Fuel oil discharged into the diesel engine cylinder turbocharger
is atomized at the __________.
B 9781 High suction pressure to a refrigeration system the expansion valve is
compressor is caused by __________. insufficiently opened
B 9782 If a diesel engine driving a generator turns over excessive

freely but fails to fire properly, the cause could be compression pressure
__________.

with the auxilary feed __________.
B 9785 If the feed pump for an auxiliary boiler fails to high steam pressure in
deliver the feed water to the boiler, the cause may the boiler
be __________.
B 9786 If the speed of a turbocharged diesel engine is decrease until the
maintained constant the turbocharger speed will engine speed
__________. increases
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 9793 In a diesel engine cooling system, the high raw water pump
temperature alarm contact maker will be activated discharge
on excessively high water discharge temperature
from the __________.
B 9794 In a given weight of steam, four-fifths is vapor and 20% quality
one-fifth is moisture. The steam in this mixture is
__________.
B 9796 In addition to moisture, a refrigerant dehydrator refrigerant
charged with silica gel is designed to absorb
__________.
B 9797 In order for the hydraulic pump installed in a be taken directly off
constant flow system to maintain adequate flow, the reservoir bottom
the pump suction should __________. without regard to filters
or strainers
D 9798 In which of the following lube oil lines should you Lube oil pump suction
expect to find an illuminated sight glass (bull's-
eye)?
B 9799 It is the actual horsepower delivered by the engine power stroke
to the drive shaft.
from wearing out
D 9801 Most freon refrigerants are originated primarily from ammonia and carbon
which of the following base molecules? dioxide
A 9802 On main turbine propulsion units, flexible couplings rotor shaft and pinion
are used between the __________. shaft

__________. buildup
B 9804 Prior to relieving the watch you should first check lube oil temperature
the fireroom status by verifying the boiler steam
C 9805 Refrigeration systems using forced air circulation a complete change of

evaporators have a tendency to cause rapid air takes place within
dehydration of foods unless __________. each 30 second
interval
A 9807 Testing boiler water for chloride content will solids in the water
indicate the amount of from sea
contamination
C 9809 The cooling water flow from an air ejector inter main condenser
condenser and after condenser is discharged hotwell
B 9810 The eccentric reducer used as a transition piece large diameter flange
between a centrifugal pump suction flange and the connected to the
suction piping flange must be installed with the pump
_________
A 9811 The function of downcomers installed in water-tube accelerate of water
boilers is to __________. circulation
to __________.
B 9814 The oil level in the compressor should be checked? just before starting the
compressor
on all tubes
boiler
B 9817 The recovery of refrigerant from refrigerant oil can removing the oil
be maximized by _______.
C 9818 The steam drum in a D-type marine boiler maintains circulation
__________. by forcing steam
bubbles downward in
the generating tubes
A 9820 To check the setting of the overspend trip on a tachometer
diesel powered generator, you would use a
__________.
B 9821 Tube leaks in the distillate cooler of a two stage loss of second stage
flash evaporator will result in __________. vacuum
__________.
C 9823 What corrective action is required when the boiler add boiler compound
water result show low pH?
D 9824 What is the physical state of refrigerant leaving the low pressure liquid
condenser of a R-22 refrigeration system?
A 9825 What will be the result of dripping in fuel injector coking and blocking
nozzles?
B 9826 When an additional load is applied to a diesel pneumatic seizure
engine which is using an inadequately inflated air
bladder clutch unit, you can expect __________.
B 9827 When one belt of a multiple V-belt compressor the old belts would
drive requires replacement, all of the belts must be otherwise carry all the
replaced, because __________. load
C 9828 When taking readings at the suction service valve the pressure, or
of an operating refrigeration compressor temperature reading is
__________. only required, as the
refrigerant is saturated
combustion?
C 9830 Which materials should be used for ammonia Copper tubing with
refrigeration system evaporator cooling coil copper fins
construction?
A 9832 Which of the following conditions would prevent a Excessive suction lift
steam reciprocating pump from delivering its rated
capacity?
of a diesel engine?
operating characteristics of a precombustion injected into the
chamber? precombustion
chamber, it does not
need to be as finely
atomized as the fuel
oil in diesel engines
having direct injection.

the generators.
C 9836 Which of the listed devices could be used as a Rotary steel brush
substitute for a ring groove cleaning tool when
needed to remove hard carbon deposits from
piston ring grooves in preparation for installing new
rings?
C 9837 Which of the listed valve types is typically used for Poppet
suction and discharge valves on modern low
D 9838 Which statement is true concerning V-belt drives belts generally stretch
for reciprocating air compressor? slightly during the first
flew months of use
D 9839 While standing your engine room watch at sea, you Immediately stop the
notice the D.C. heater level dropping rapidly as main engine.
indicated by the remote level indicator. Which of
the following actions should be taken?
B 9840 With regards to a diesel engine crankcase I only

explosion, the most violent is the __________.
I. primary explosion
II. secondary explosion
A 9841 A boiler forced draft pressure gauge reads 6 inches 0.216
of water.
C 9842 A constant pressure range is maintained in the constant speed supply
potable water system of many vessels by using pumps
__________.
when the valve is __________. I. Open II.
Closed
A 9844 A furnace explosion in an automatically fired insufficient purging
auxiliary boiler may result from . before lighting off
D 9845 A natural circulation water-tube boiler, with one or accelerated natural
more water drums, would be classified as a/an circulation boiler
__________.
C 9846 A rotor position micrometer on a main propulsion radial position relative
reaction turbine measures rotor __________. to the casing
C 9847 A thermal expansion valve installed in a the solenoid valve

refrigeration system is controlled by __________. energizing coil

__________.
A 9850 An efficient seal is normally obtained between the precision metal-to-

upper and lower halves of a turbine casing by metal contact
__________.
C 9851 An overspeed trip stops a diesel engine when the runs out of fuel
engine __________.
C 9853 Broken valve strips in an operating low pressure air an immediate
compressor will cause __________. crankcase explosion
D 9854 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that 550°F (288°C)
alarm systems be provided for superheaters whose
operating outlet temperature is capable of
exceeding __________.
from the __________.
__________.
A 9857 During the initial cooling down of a box temperature Suction pressure hold
in a refrigeration system, which of the devices back valve
listed is used to prevent excessive gas pressure at
the compressor suction?
D 9858 Excessive mechanical and pulsating vibrations scavenged air pump
developed in a main propulsion diesel engine may because it is designed
be more likely to cause damage to an attached for steady state
__________. operation rather than
pulsating gas load
B 9861 High suction pressure to a refrigeration system the expansion valve is
compressor is caused by __________. insufficiently opened

__________.

with the auxilary feed __________.
be __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 9872 If you suspect a diesel engine is misfiring due to air fuel line connections
leakage into the fuel system, you should begin to the cylinder
looking for the leak at the __________. injection valves
from the __________.
A 9875 In a segmental pivoted shoe thrust bearing, the leveling plates
load among the shoes is equalized by the
B 9876 In addition to causing erosion of turbine blades, thermal shock to the
slugs of water in the steam supply to a turbine bearings
driven pump can result in __________.
C 9877 In order for microbiological growths to thrive in a vanadium to be
fuel tank it is necessary for __________. present
D 9878 In which of the following areas of a crosshead Exhaust manifolds in
engine is a permanently connected fire excess of eight inches
extinguishing system required? in diameter.
C 9879 It is possible to mount a double suction centrifugal head capacity to

pump impeller with the vanes facing in the wrong improve
direction. This would cause the pump
__________.
from wearing out
D 9881 Most freon refrigerants are originated primarily from ammonia and carbon
which of the following base molecules? dioxide
A 9882 On main turbine propulsion units, flexible couplings rotor shaft and pinion
are used between the __________. shaft
B 9883 One simple laboratory analysis of used lube oil that paraffin test
can be carried out aboard ship is called the
__________.
the fireroom status by verifying the boiler steam and burners
C 9885 Refrigeration systems using forced air circulation a complete change of
evaporators have a tendency to cause rapid air takes place within
dehydration of foods unless __________. each 30 second
interval
C 9886 Slot are provided in a diesel engine piston oil decrease piston side
scraper ring to thrust pressure
C 9887 Test for leak system containing sulphur dioxide halide torch
B 9889 The cooling component of a refrigeration cycle is receiver
called:
C 9890 The easiest way to locate a defective diesel engine taking compression
exhaust valves is by __________. readings
to __________.
A 9894 The oil in a secured refer compressor is heated to reduce absorption of
__________ refrigerant by the oil
C 9895 the presure remaining constant a rise in condense
temperature would cause liquid to:
A 9896 The purpose of compressing the air within the produce the heat for
cylinder of a diesel engine is to __________. ignition
B 9897 The recovery of refrigerant from refrigerant oil can removing the oil
be maximized by _______.
bubbles downward in
A 9899 The upper leveling plates in a Kingsbury thrust pins through the base
bearing are held in place by __________. ring
A 9900 To be replaced when the capacity of centrifugal wearing ring
pump decreases
B 9901 Tube leaks in the distillate cooler of a two stage loss of second stage
flash evaporator will result in __________. vacuum
__________.
D 9903 What correct procedure must be followed before topped off fresh water
starting a medium speed propulsion diesel engine? expansion tanks
D 9904 What is the physical state of refrigerant entering superheated low

the receiver of a refrigeration system? pressure vapor
B 9905 What will be the result of a dirty intercooler on the decreased
ship's service air compressor? compression ratio
A 9907 When on watch in the engine room, a main turbine assume, but verify that
bearing high temperature alarm is indicated and the circuit has
remotely displayed as 145 degrees Fahrenheit, you malfunctioned
should _________.
C 9908 When subjected to high heat from a open flame, or CO2
an electric heating element, which of the listed
refrigerants will break down and produce
phosgene gas?
combustion?
C 9910 Which lubricating oil additive is used in diesel Flash point improvers
engines to reduce the tendency for sludge and
varnish to form on the engine parts?
B 9911 Which of the effects listed describes the changes in Velocity increases and
the velocity and pressure of the steam as it passes pressure increases
through a nozzle?
A 9912 Which of the following conditions would prevent a Excessive suction lift
steam reciprocating pump from delivering its rated
capacity?
D 9913 Which of the following problems could cause the A shortage of liquid
high pressure cutout switch to shut down the refrigerant.
compressor in a refrigeration system?

the generators.
rings?
C 9917 Which of the listed valve types is typically used for Poppet
suction and discharge valves on modern low
D 9918 Which statement is true concerning two-stage air Air is removed from
ejector assemblies? the condensate as it
passes through the
tubes.

explosion, the most violent is the __________. I.
primary explosion II. secondary explosion
C 9921 A boiler forced draft pressure gage indicates nine 0.216 psi
(9) inches of water. This corresponds to a
pressure of __________.
C 9922 A constant hissing sound at the thermal expansion proper refrigerant
valve will always indicates __________. control

when the valve is __________. I. Open II.
Closed
A 9924 A fuel oil settler is 35 feet 4 inches long, 25 feet 10 2,408.69 bbls
inches wide, and 19 feet deep. The noon sounding
showed a level of 15 feet 2 inches. The oil meter
reads 6517 at that time and 8911 at 1600. How
many barrels of fuel oil remained in the settler a

__________.
A 9926 A rotary pump designed to have 0.002 inch less than 50 GPM
clearance between the roots and the pump casing because of increased
delivered 50 GPM at 300 psi when new. After one clearance
year of operation, the clearance has increased to
0.008 inch and the discharge pressure is still 300
psi. The pump ca
C 9927 A thermal expansion valve installed in a the solenoid valve

refrigeration system is controlled by __________. energizing coil
D 9928 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), duplex type strainers
the fuel strainer installation located in the supply
lines to the fuel pump of an auxiliary boiler, can be

__________.
D 9931 An overheated bearing in the main propulsion unit bubbles in the sight
is indicated by __________. flow glasses

C 9933 Broken valve strips in an operating low pressure air an immediate
compressor will cause __________. crankcase explosion
D 9934 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that 550░F (288░C)
B 9935 Control of the fuel oil metering valve in an pressure magnifying
automatically fired auxiliary boiler is accomplished device in the steam
by a __________. coil outlet
__________.
A 9937 During the initial cooling down of a box temperature Suction pressure hold
in a refrigeration system, which of the devices back valve
listed is used to prevent excessive gas pressure at
the compressor suction?
pulsating gas load
C 9941 High stack temperature occurring in an auxiliary insufficient air for
boiler could be a result of __________. combustion

__________.
A 9943 If a small auxiliary diesel engine will not crank but corrosion of starting
can be barred over, the trouble may be due to battery terminal
D 9944 If lube oil pressure to the main turbines is lost while applying the pony
underway at sea speed, the rotor should be brake
stopped immediately. This is accomplished by
__________.
be __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
from the __________.
A 9955 In a Roots-type rotary blower, the volume of air engine speed
delivered is directly proportional to __________.

C 9959 It is possible to mount a double suction centrifugal head capacity to

pump impeller with the vanes facing in the wrong improve
direction. This would cause the pump
__________.
D 9960 Lube oil contamination will increase due to normal abrasive particles
wear of engine components as a result of
_____________.
C 9961 Most auxilliary turbines do not require an external operaye at relatively
source of gland sealing steam because they low pressure
D 9962 On cold weather condition, an air-started engine low compression

over too slowly and fails to start. The possible pressure
cause why this failure occurred
is___________________.
__________.
the fireroom status by verifying the boiler steam
B 9965 Refrigeration system compressor crankcase insufficient lube oil

sweating is an indication of __________. circulating through the
system
C 9966 Slipping drive belts on a ship's service air low lube oil viscosity
compressor might be a symptom of ____________
C 9967 Test for leak system containing sulphur dioxide halide torch
A 9968 The blower type crankcase ventilation system removes combustible
__________. gases from the
crankcase
C 9969 The control system for a controllable pitch propeller I only is correct
can be programmed __________.
I. to produce a maximum combined propeller and

engine efficiency between pitch and a given engine
speed
II. for continuous operation of the engine at pre-set
conditions
C 9972 The jacking gear is used in preparation for starting allow the rotor to cool
a marine turbine and reduction gear unit to evenly
__________.
B 9973 The main source of fuel injection system improper adjustments

C 9974 The nuts of main bearings, connecting rod bolts hardened steel nut
and all other moving parts are to be secured by locks
__________.
D 9975 The pressuretrol which is installed on an auxiliary controls the flow of

boiler senses steam pressure changes and feed water to the
__________. boiler
D 9977 The recommended vacuum should be maintained condense turbine
in the main condenser to __________. exhaust steam
bubbles downward in
A 9980 To be replaced when the capacity of centrifugal wearing ring
pump decreases
B 9981 Trunk-type diesel engine pistons are most conducted through the
effectively cooled by heat __________. engine block
C 9982 Valve rotators are commonly used on which of the Air starting
listed diesel engine cylinder head valves?
B 9983 What control procedures must be done before clutch to be engaged
putting in operation a steam driven cargo pumps?
D 9984 What is the physical state of refrigerant entering superheated low

the receiver of a refrigeration system? pressure vapor
should _________.
C 9988 When subjected to high heat from a open flame, or CO2
an electric heating element, which of the listed
refrigerants will break down and produce
phosgene gas?
B 9989 When water washing the firesides of a boiler, which Begin water washing
of the listed procedures should be followed? while the brickwork is
still warm.
through a nozzle?
A 9992 Which of the following conditions would cause Insufficient
'panting' in a steaming auxiliary boiler? combustion air
D 9993 Which of the following problems could cause the A shortage of liquid
high pressure cutout switch to shut down the refrigerant.
compressor in a refrigeration system?
D 9995 Which of the following statements represents the The pressure

significance of the differential pressure existing differential
between the nozzle block and steam chest of a necessitates the use
turbogenerator equipped with a lifting beam of a special balance
mechanism? piston.
rings?
D 9997 Which of the listed types steam traps operates on Ball float
the principle that hot water flashes to steam when
its vapor pressure is rapidly reduced?
passes through the
tubes.

explosion, the most violent is the __________. I.
primary explosion II. secondary explosion
C 10001 A boiler forced draft pressure gage indicates nine 0.216 psi
(9) inches of water. This corresponds to a
pressure of __________.
C 10002 A constant hissing sound at the thermal expansion proper refrigerant
valve will always indicates __________. control
A 10003 A diesel engine using lube oil with too high a increased starting
viscosity will exhibit __________. difficulty in cold
weather
A 10004 A fuel oil settler is 35 feet 4 inches long, 25 feet 10 2,408.69 bbls
inches wide, and 19 feet deep. The noon sounding
showed a level of 15 feet 2 inches. The oil meter
reads 6517 at that time and 8911 at 1600. How
many barrels of fuel oil remained in the settler a

__________.
B 10006 A Roots-type blower installed on some diesel heat the cylinder for
engines, serves to __________. hotter compression
B 10007 A theoretical engine cycle is a process that takes place in the

_________. combustor of the
engine
D 10009 Air leaking into a flash type distilling plant could gasketed joints
occur through __________.
__________.
D 10012 Because of the pressure drop existing across each a fluid seal
diaphragm, the flow of steam between the nozzle
diaphragm and the rotor of the turbine is held to a
minimum by __________.
B 10013 Broken intake valve springs on one cylinder of a over speed
diesel engine can cause the engine to
__________.
D 10014 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require that 550░F (288░C)
D 10016 Diesel engine piston ring ends can be machined in having the least
different shapes. The step-cut ring end offers the amount of ring
advantage of __________. expansion
A 10017 During the fuel injection period, fuel pressure must ensure penetration
exceed cylinder gas pressure to __________. and distribution of the
fuel in the combustion
chamber
pulsating gas load
D 10019 Fireside burning of boiler tubes can be a result of slag deposit

__________.
D 10020 Fuel oil day tanks for diesel engines must be sludge
checked and cleaned at regular intervals in order to
remove __________.
C 10022 If a diesel engine continues to run after attempting incandescent carbon

to shut it down, the probable cause is __________. particles
__________. comnections
__________.
D 10025 If the existing vapor pressure is subtracted from the pump head
indicated pressure at the pump suction, the
remainder is the __________.
maintained constant as the load on the engine is engine speed
increased, the speed of the turbocharger will increases
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 10033 In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling 4 psig
system, the cooling water pressure drop through
the engine is 10 psig, and the pressure drop
through the heat exchanger is 4 psig at maximum
flow rates. The cooling water pump must produce
a discharge head of
A 10034 In a full flow type lube oil system, the bypass relief a clogged filter
valve will lift due to __________. element
A 10035 In a regenerative air heater, air is bypassed around operating at low

the heater while __________. steaming rates
C 10039 It is pH value that fresh water jacket cooling be 9

replace immediately in a main diesel propulsion
engine to avoid damage to the engine itself.
_________.
B 10041 Most auxiliary turbines do not require an external operate at relatively
source of gland sealing steam because they low pressures
__________.
D 10042 On cold weather condition, an air-started engine low compressive
over too slowly and fails to start. The possible pressure
cause why this failure occurred
is___________________.
__________.
C 10044 Prior to relieving the watch you should first check prepare to blow tubes
the fireroom status by verifying the boiler water
level and ___________.
B 10045 Refrigeration system compressor crankcase insufficient lube oil
sweating is an indication of __________. circulating through the
system
C 10046 Slipping drive belts on a ship service air low lube oil viscosity
compressor is a probable symptom of
__________.
B 10047 Test for leak system containing methyl chloride: ammonia swab test

crankcase
can be programmed __________. I. to produce a
maximum combined propeller and engine efficiency
between pitch and a given engine speed II. for
continuous operation of the engine at pre-set
conditions
C 10051 The function of diesel engine piston compression prevent piston side
rings is to __________. thrust
__________.

__________.

boiler senses steam pressure changes and feedwater to the boiler
__________.
B 10058 The steam drum air cock is normally opened when relieve any residual air
cooling down a boiler to __________. pressure in the drum
A 10060 To avoid shock pressures in the fuel oil filling hoses the loading rate should
while you are topping off tanks, the be decreased
______________
D 10063 What contaminants found in engine lube oil will abrasive particles
cause an increase in wear rate of metal
components in a diesel engine.
A 10064 What is the physical state of refrigerant as it leaves subcooled liquid
a receiver in a typical refrigeration system ?

B 10066 When an additional load is applied to a diesel chipped reduction
engine which is using an air bladder clutch unit that gear teeth
is inadequately inflated, you can expect
__________.
should _________.
C 10068 When steering gear is in operation, you check hydraulic oil
should_____________. levels every hour
still warm.
through a nozzle?
D 10073 Which of the following problems could cause A bent fuel needle.
misalignment between the needle valve and nozzle
in a fuel injection nozzle?

turbogenerator equipped with a lifting beam of a special balance
mechanism? piston.
C 10076 Which of the listed devices could be used as a Steel brush

substitute for a ring grooving tool?
D 10077 Which of the listed types steam traps operates on Ball float
the principle that hot water flashes to steam when
its vapor pressure is rapidly reduced?
passes through the
tubes.
C 10079 While standing watch, what immediate action Immediately increase

should you take if you are running at sea speed cooling water flow to
and notice a sudden and significant drop in lube oil lube oil cooler.
pressure to the main turbine?
B 10080 With reference to the distiller before producing maintain vacuum
water it is important to__________. pressure
A 10081 A boiler forced draft pressure gage indicates 8 .288 psi

inches of water. This corresponds to a pressure of
__________.
B 10082 A connecting rod in a four-stroke/cycle diesel tension load twice
engine is subject to __________. each crankshaft
revolution
weather
D 10084 A fuel oil settler is 35 feet 4 inches (10.7696 m) 127,338.99 bbls
long, 25 feet 10 inches ( 7.8740 m) wide, and 19 (20245.24 cubic
feet (5.7912 m) deep. The noon sounding meters)
indicated a level of 15 feet 2 inches (4.6228 m).
The fuel oil meter read 6517 (24669) at that time
and 8911 (337
C 10085 A narrow-brand of speed variation through which speed droop

the governor makes no correction of the energy
medium and refers to the sensitivity of the governor
is known as
B 10087 A test of boiler water for chloride content tells you suspended matter
the amount of_____________. present
D 10089 Air leaking into a flash type distilling plant could gasketed joints
D 10090 An efficient seal between the cylinder block and graphite packing
cylinder heads on many diesel engines is obtained
with __________.
B 10093 Broken intake valve springs on one cylinder of a overspeed
__________.
A 10094 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require steel of the flareless non-
tubing connections and fittings used with diesel fuel bite type
oil systems, to be either flared or __________.

chamber
B 10098 Excessive lubricating oil consumption in a running clogged lube oil piping
diesel engine can be caused by __________.

__________.
remove __________.

__________. comnections
__________.
D 10105 If the existing vapor pressure is subtracted from the pump head
indicated pressure at the pump suction, the
remainder is the __________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 10112 If you observe smoke coming from the check the air filter for
turbocharger of an auxiliary diesel engine, you obstruction
should __________.
a discharge head of

B 10116 In addition to being hazardous to personnel, gas cause overheating of
leaks through the boiler casing can also the uptakes
__________.
D 10117 In order for a maximum number of boiler All rows of tubes
generating and circulating tubes to be installed should be bent at the
without weakening the tube sheet, which of the same angle.
listed procedures should be carried out?
D 10118 In which of the areas listed would you expect to Distiller air ejector
find the highest salt concentration in a flash cooling medium
evaporator?
C 10119 It is necessary to test the hydraulic system of a The vessel must be
controllable pitch propeller. According to 46 CFR drydocked and the
what should be done? propeller removed
when performing this
test.
_________.
__________.
B 10122 On board supply vessels, a centrifuge is normally cooling water
used to purify __________.
D 10123 One result of operating a diesel engine at light load decrease in ignition
with excessively low cooling water temperatures is lag
a/an __________.
the fireroom status by verifying the boiler water
level and ___________.
B 10125 Refrigeration isolation valves are of the double allow for operation as
seated type in order to __________. a suction or discharge
valve
C 10126 Slipping drive belts on a ship service air low lube oil viscosity
compressor is a probable symptom of
__________.
A 10127 Temperature thermometers of a diesel engine can lube oil outlet and lube
be found on oil sump tank

crankcase
can be programmed __________. I. to produce a
maximum combined propeller and engine efficiency
between pitch and a given engine speed II. for
continuous operation of the engine at pre-set
conditions
C 10130 The duties of a chief engineer upon taking charge preparing a list of
of the department include __________. engine department
personnel for the
Master's signature
__________.

__________.

boiler senses steam pressure changes and feedwater to the boiler
__________.
C 10136 The purpose of chill shocking an evaporator is to prepare for a

__________. hydrostatic test
C 10139 The unloading system on an air compressor will increase compressor

__________. discharge pressure on
demand
A 10140 To avoid pulsations of the burner flame after the burner tile should
rebuilding the boiler burner front tile refractory, be fitted to the throat
__________. ring rather than the
surrounding brick work
A 10144 What is the physical state of refrigerant as it leaves subcooled liquid
a receiver in a typical refrigeration system ?
B 10145 What will be the result of dirty intercooler on the decreased

__________.
A 10147 When oil vapor, oxygen and hot spots are present Explosion
at the same time within a crankcase, which of the
following hazards could develop?
C 10148 When steering gear is in operation, you check hydraulic oil
should_____________. levels every hour
still warm.
C 10150 Which kind of pump converts energy (external reciprocating pumps

driving source) into kinetic energy in the fluid by
giving impulses to the fluid by giving impulses to
the fluid by impellers?
C 10151 Which of the drains listed could be led directly to a Drain inspection tank
DC heater operating at 35 psig (343 kPa)? overflow only.
D 10154 Which of the following statements describes the Maintains a constant
function of an expansion tank in a diesel engine head on the system.
cooling system?

turbo generator equipped with a lifting beam of a special balance
mechanism? piston.
C 10156 Which of the listed devices could be used as a ring Steel brush
groove cleaning tool during preparation for the
installation of new rings?
A 10157 Which of the listed types of superchargers will NOT Exhaust gas
have a volumetric capacity proportional to engine turbocharger
speed?
D 10158 Which statement is true concerning operational As the rate of
factors affecting the degree of superheat in a single combustion increases,
furnace boiler? the degree of
superheat increases
throughout the entire
firing range.

A 10160 With reference to temperature of food storage minus 8 degree
onboard what is the average temperature for centigrade
poultry?
__________.
revolution
weather
D 10164 A fuel oil settler is 35 feet 4 inches (10.7696 m) 127,338.99 bbls
long, 25 feet 10 inches ( 7.8740 m) wide, and 19 (20245.24 cubic
feet (5.7912 m) deep. The noon sounding meters)
indicated a level of 15 feet 2 inches (4.6228 m).
The fuel oil meter read 6517 (24669) at that time
and 8911 (337
D 10165 A multistage flash evaporator will be unable to distillate cooler is dirty

produce consistently pure distillate if the
__________.
B 10167 A test of boiler water for chloride content tells you suspendent matter
the amount of_____________. present
A 10168 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), main propulsion

periodic hydrostatic tests are required to be boilers
conducted without exception on all __________.
A 10169 Air leakage into the packaging gland of a water seal line to the
condansate pump is prevented by: packing gland
with __________.
D 10171 An overcorrecting and unstable engine governor droop
operation is known as __________.
B 10173 Broken intake valve springs on one cylinder of a overspeed
__________.
B 10174 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require low lube oil level alarm
emergency diesel generator sets, with forced system
lubrication systems, to be provided with a
__________.
D 10175 Contamination such as oil or scale in boiler tube an explosion in the
will cause . boiler
chamber

__________.
remove __________.
C 10181 High salinity distillate being discharged from a maintaining the proper
flash-type distilling plant may be the result of distilling plant heat
__________. balance
B 10183 If a single cylinder relief valve on a main propulsion Increase the cooling
diesel engine begins to lift, but it is not possible to water flow to the
secure the engine, which of the following actions engine.
should be taken?
D 10184 If lost motion is present in an individual fuel Fuel injection will be
injection pump, which of the following problems will increased.
occur?
B 10185 If the evaporator coil of a single box, air cooled run continuously
refrigerator accumulates frost, the compressor will
most likely __________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 10192 If you notice smoke coming from the crankcase a cracked cylinder
exhaust fan outlet of an operating diesel engine, liner
you would suspect __________.
a discharge head of

__________.
D 10198 In which of the areas listed would you expect to Distiller air ejector
find the highest salt concentration in a flash cooling medium
evaporator?
C 10199 It is necessary to test the hydraulic system of a The vessel must be
controllable pitch propeller. According to 46 CFR drydocked and the
what should be done? propeller removed
when performing this
test.
B 10200 Lube oil cannot be efficiently filtered if its viscosity index is too
__________. low

__________.
a/an __________.
the fire room status by verifying the fuel oil temperature
pressure to the burners and _____________.
B 10205 Refrigeration isolation valves are of the double allow for operation as
seated type in order to __________. a suction or discharge
valve
A 10206 Slippage of an air operated friction clutch can result an overloaded engine
from __________.
C 10207 temperature ranges used in the preservation and 28 farenheit to 40
storage of perishable foods for consumption; farenheit
D 10208 The bitter end is the __________. looped end of a

mooring cable
B 10209 The control rack to a unit injector regulates fuel altering spring tension
delivery by __________. on the plunger
C 10210 The duties of a chief engineer upon taking charge preparing a list of
of the department include __________. engine department
personnel for the
Master's signature
D 10212 The jacket water temperature in a diesel engine regulating the level of
closed freshwater cooling system is normally corrosion inhibitor in
controlled by __________. the primary cooling
system
C 10213 The main reason for using bimetallic piston rings is increase engine
to __________. thermal efficiency
A 10214 The number '29' on a fuel oil burner sprayer plate orifice size
marked '2909' indicates the __________.
C 10215 The pressure range between the system cut-in and opposing operational
cut-out pressures in a refrigeration unit is known as drag
__________.
C 10216 The purpose of chill shocking an evaporator is to prepare for a
__________. hydrostatic test
D 10217 The re-circulating valve provided in a straight going into

mechanical boiler fuel oil service system, should be maneuvering
opened when __________. conditions
C 10219 The unloading system on an air compressor will increase compressor
__________. discharge pressure on
demand
A 10220 To avoid pulsations of the burner flame after the burner tile should
rebuilding the boiler burner front tile refractory, be fitted to the throat
__________. ring rather than the
surrounding brick work
B 10221 Trunk type diesel engine pistons are effectively radiated through the
cooled when heat is __________. engine block
D 10222 Valve located on the casing of the low pressure safety valve
main propulsion turbine is properly called a:
B 10224 What is the physical state of refrigerant as it enters subcooled liquid
the condenser of a typical refrigeration system.
C 10225 What will be the result if there is an excessive low high condensate
pressure of condensate? temperature

__________.
C 10228 When starting the air compressor after long period Check oil level
of rest the shaft should be rotated prior to restarting
to:
D 10229 When water washing a boiler, the proper sequence generating tubes,
for washing the sections should be the superheater, and then
__________. economizer
C 10230 Which kind of pump converts energy (external reciprocating pumps

driving source) into kinetic energy in the fluid by
giving impulses to the fluid by giving impulses to
the fluid by impellers?
D 10232 Which of the following conditions would cause Faulty combustion

carbon deposits to form in the piston ring belt of a
diesel engine?
cooling system?
D 10235 Which of the following statements represents the To prevent oil from
reason why the babbitt of a turbine journal bearing backing up in the
is relieved at the point of oil entry along the supply line.
horizontal joint?
D 10236 Which of the listed designs is effectively used to Masked exhaust
provide the turbulence necessary for proper valves
combustion in a diesel engine cylinder?
speed?
superheat increases
firing range.

B 10240 With reference to preparation for work in machinery the oil should be
to avoid the danger of a blowback when lighting viscous when lighting
boilers what procedure must be followed? boilers

__________.
revolution
D 10243 A diesel engine should use which type of Low viscosity
lubricating oil?
B 10244 A fuel injection valve opening at a pressure lower late fuel injection
than normal will result in __________.
D 10245 A multistage flash evaporator will be unable to distillate cooler is dirty
produce consistently pure distillate if the
__________.
C 10246 A Roots-type blower installed on a direct reversible is engaged only when
engine __________. turning ahead
C 10247 A test of boiler water for chloride content indicates suspended matter
the amount of __________. present

C 10249 Air leakage between the shaft and stuffing box a compressed packing
packing in a centrifugal pump is prevented by gland
__________.
with __________.
B 10252 Because of the close tolerances used in diesel grinding the spare
engine fuel oil pumps, a worn plunger requires plunger to the barrel
__________.
D 10253 Broken first-stage inlet valves in a two-stage air second-stage
compressor should be indicated by pressure higher than
_____________ normal
__________.
A 10255 Contaminated steam generators in a contaminated single effect
drain system are usually __________.
C 10256 Diesel engine piston ring blow-by is usually caused back

by excessive ring clearance at the ring
__________.
A 10257 During the diesel engine power stroke, the side formed by the
thrust developed on the piston is a result of the connecting rod and
angle __________. cylinder center line
D 10259 Fireside burning of boiler superheater tubes is a combustion gases

direct result of __________. impinging on the tubes
D 10260 Fuel oil contamination of an auxiliary diesel engine an increased flash

lube oil can result in __________. point
C 10261 High salinity distillate being discharged from a maintaining the proper
flash-type distilling plant may be the result of distilling plant heat
__________. balance
C 10262 If a diesel engine can be turned over at normal excessive fuel
cranking speed but fails to start, the cause could pressure
be late fuel injection or __________.
should be taken?
occur?
B 10265 If the evaporator coil of a single box, air cooled run continuously
refrigerator accumulates frost, the compressor will
C 10266 If the solenoid valve close, the compressor would automatic trip
be stopped by action of the ___________
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 10273 In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling suction pressure
system, the amount of engine coolant flowing regulator
through the heat exchanger is controlled by the
__________.
A 10274 In a full floating wristpin, the pin is prevented from snap rings
sliding against the cylinder walls by __________.
D 10275 In a refrigeration system, which of the following The solenoid valve

statements describes the actions occurring when a directs high pressure
solenoid valve, used in conjunction with an gas to the valve lifting
unloader head, is energized? device raising the
suction valve off its
seat and causing one
specific cylinder to
become unloaded.

__________.
B 10278 In which mechanical refrigeration system expansion valve

component does superheating of the refrigerant
takes place?
C 10279 It is necessary to replace the defective thermal I only
expansion valve in a refrigeration system. If the
valve is improperly sized, this could result in
__________. I. starvation of the evaporator coil
II. constant hunting of the TXV and pressure
surging
B 10280 Lube oil cannot be efficiently filtered if its viscosity is too low
__________.
B 10281 Most auxiliary turbine feed pumps do not require an operate at relatively
external source of gland sealing steam because low pressures
they __________.
a/an __________.
the fire room status by verifying the fuel oil
pressure to the boilers and __________.
C 10285 Refrigerants that may experience fractionation are azeotropic liquids
identified as blends of ______.
from __________.
D 10287 Temperature control valves installed in the jacket cooling water pump
cooling water system of a diesel engine,
modulates the rate of water flow through the
__________.
D 10288 The bitter end is the __________. looped end of a
mooring cable
D 10290 The duration of fuel injection developed by an total pump stroke

individual port-and-helix fuel injection pump, is
determined by the __________.
A 10291 The function of an unloader on a two-cylinder, two- remove all but the
stage medium pressure, air compressor is to friction load on the
__________. compressor motor
when starting
system
A 10294 The normal temperature in Celsius to be 80 - 85

maintained to the water jacket cooling outlet of a
large diesel main propulsion engine during its
operation to attain good combustion and avoidance
of scale deposits in the cooling spaces is
C 10295 The pressure range between the system cut-in and opposing operational
cut-out pressures in a refrigeration unit is known as drag
__________.
C 10296 The purpose of an unloading valve on an air drain water from the
compressor is to_______________. air receiver
D 10297 The recirculating valve provided in a straight going into

A 10298 The steam coils in a high pressure evaporator used a wire brush
for saltwater service should be descaled with
__________.
C 10299 The unloading of an air compressor may be I only
provided by __________. I. holding the intake
valve off of its seat II. temporarily relieving the
intercooler to the atmosphere
D 10300 To avoid excessive pressures in the fuel oil filling close the tank filling
system during bunkering, you should valves quickly
______________
A 10302 Valve lash, or clearance refers to the __________. clearance between the
top of the valve stem
and the rocker arm
A 10303 What constituent of the fuel oil determines the hydrocarbons

specific heat
B 10304 What is the physical state of refrigerant as it enters subcooled liquid
the condenser of a typical refrigeration system.
B 10305 What will be the probable bad effect of running an more carbon deposits
air compressor unloaded for long periods of time? will be driven out
C 10306 When all of the dry bulk material has been 5-10 psi
delivered from a P-tank, it should be blown out by
repressurizing to __________.
C 10308 When starting some types of turbogenrators, you a line from the other
must provide lube oil pressure to the unit by generator
means of
C 10310 Which is the first bearing designed to absorb the Crankshaft journal
load created on the piston by combustion in the bearing
engine cylinder.

diesel engine?
B 10313 Which of the following problems could cause air to Excessive
blow out through the inlet air filter of a running compression in the
compressor? cylinder
cooling system?
horizontal joint?
speed?
superheat increases
firing range.
A 10319 While standing watch underway, you notice faulty operation of the
carryover occurring in a low pressure distilling brine overboard pump
plant. This can be a result of __________.

__________.
B 10322 A condition that can increase the foaming tendency excessively high oil
of lube oil is __________. temperatures
lubricating oil?
A 10325 A multistage centrifugal pump can be BEST two or more impellers

described as having __________. housed together in
one casing and
mounted on a single
shaft

C 10329 Air leakage between the shaft and stuffing box a compressed packing
packing in a centrifugal pump is prevented by gland
__________.
cylinder heads on many auxiliary diesel engines is
obtained with __________.
__________.
B 10333 Brine density in a distilling plant is measured with psychrometer
a/an __________.
__________.

__________.
D 10338 Excessive lube oil consumption in reciprocating air using a slightly dirty air
compressor can be caused by filter
.

A 10341 High salinity can be reduced in a steaming boiler using the continuous
by adding caustic soda, phosphate, and then blow down
__________.
C 10342 If a crankcase explosion occurs in a diesel engine, immediately open all
you should stop the engine and __________. crankcase relief ports
should be taken?
occur?
D 10345 If the evaporator coil horizontal return line of a on the bottom of the
container refrigeration system is less than 0.874" line to enable the bulb
(2.21 cm) in diameter, the thermostatic expansion to absorb the
valve sensing bulb should be placed __________. maximum amount of
heat
A 10346 If the shaft packing for a centrifugal pump requires worn bearings
replacement more frequently than normal, a
possible cause may be __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
D 10355 In a refrigeration system, which of the following The solenoid valve
statements describes the actions occurring when a directs high pressure
solenoid valve, used in conjunction with an gas to the valve lifting
unloader head, is energized? device raising the
suction valve off its
seat and causing one
specific cylinder to
become unloaded.
C 10356 In addition to a orifice plate, a fuel oil atomizer uses Ignition electrode
which of the listed parts?
A 10357 In multiple-effect flash evaporator, excess feed automatically into the
supplied to the first effect passes. second-effect
B 10358 In which lube oil line should you expect to find an lube oil pump
illuminated sight glass(bull"s eye)? discharge
C 10359 It is necessary to replace the defective thermal I only
expansion valve in a refrigeration system. If the
valve is improperly sized, this could result in
__________. I. starvation of the evaporator coil
II. constant hunting of the TXV and pressure
surging
__________.
D 10361 Moisture is removed from CFC-12 using a recycler bleeding

by __________. noncondensables off
C 10362 On auxiliary boilers using individual flame scanners detect pilot flames that
to monitor the main and pilot flames, the main are incorrectly
flame scanner should be sighted to __________. positioned
C 10363 One remedy for a high firing pressure, in addition to increase scavenge air
a high exhaust temperature in one cylinder of a pressure
diesel engine, is to __________.
the fire room status by verifying the boiler water pressure to the
C 10365 Refrigerants that may experience fractionation are azeotropic liquids

identified as blends of ______.
from __________.
__________.
B 10368 The best time to check the oil level in the oil has had time to mix
compressor in a typical refrigeration system is properly with the
when the compressor is stopped after a long period refrigerant
of running. This is because the __________.

A 10371 The function of an unloader on a two-cylinder, two- remove all but the
stage medium pressure, air compressor is to friction load on the
__________. compressor motor
when starting
system
C 10374 The normal operation of a refrigeration compressor in response to the low

should be to cycle on __________. pressure cutout switch
and off in response to
the high pressure
cutout switch
C 10375 The pressure produced within the oil wedge of a the same as the
rotating journal is __________. pressure in the
lubricating system
C 10376 The purpose of an unloading valve on an air drain water from the
compressor is to_______________. air receiver
D 10377 The recirculating valve provided in a straight going into

C 10378 The steam coils in a high pressure evaporator used a needle gun
__________.
C 10379 The unloading of an air compressor may be I only
provided by __________. I. holding the intake
valve off of its seat II. temporarily relieving the
intercooler to the atmosphere
B 10380 To avoid any risk of leaking fuel valves and increases as quickly
subsequent post combustion the pressure in the as possible
pipe must be_______________at the end of
effective pump stroke.
and the rocker arm
A 10383 What condition would cause "panting" in a insufficient combustion

steaming auxiliary boiler? air
C 10384 What is the pH value to be maintained of the F.W 12 - 15
jacket cooling of a large diesel main propulsion
engine to avoid corrosion and scale formation?
A 10385 What will be the FIRST thing to occur if both the Ahead throttle will
main and standby lube oil pumps failed to operate close.
on a geared main propulsion steam turbine
operating at full sea speed?
C 10386 When all of the dry bulk material has been 5-10 psi
delivered from a P-tank, it should be blown out by
repressurizing to __________.
C 10387 When naturally aspirated diesel engine is being the fuel used
equipped with a supecharger, a change would be
required in
D 10388 When starting on a R-22 compressor. What Thoroughly ventilate
precautionary measures/s is/are to be undertaken? the space before
doing the job
engine cylinder.
C 10391 Which of the diesel engine exhaust mufflers listed A wet-type exhaust
is usually equipped with a spark arrestor? muffler
diesel engine?
B 10393 Which of the following problems could cause air to Excessive
blow out through the inlet air filter of a running compression in the
compressor? cylinder
B 10394 Which of the following statements describes the An alarm condition
function of an alarm annunciator on an engine causes a light and
room alarm panel? siren to come on
which remain on until
the machinery is
secured.
horizontal joint?
A 10397 Which of the listed types of strainers are installed Duplex
between the fuel oil heater and the burner
manifold?
B 10398 Which statement is true concerning drain Inspection tanks
inspection tanks? collect all HP drains.
C 10401 A boiler fitting used to protect the superheater and reducing station
to provide reduced temperature steam for use by
auxiliaries is the __________.
lubricating oil?
A 10405 A multistage centrifugal pump can be BEST two or more impellers
described as having __________. housed together in
one casing and
mounted on a single
shaft

C 10408 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), Once a week for two
how often shall internal combustion engine driven hours
emergency generators be operated under load?
B 10409 Air is objectionable in a refrigeration system Low head pressure

because air creates:
C 10411 An over speed trip stops a diesel engine when the runs out of fuel
engine __________.
__________.
B 10413 Brine density in a distilling plant is measured with psychrometer
a/an __________.
C 10414 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require electric audible high water
hot water supply boilers to be provided with a/an level alarm
__________.

__________.
C 10418 Excessive lube oil consumption in a reciprocating leakage in the
oil compressor is an indication of a ____________. aftercooler

by adding caustic soda, phosphate, and then blowdown
__________.
C 10422 If a crankcase explosion occurs in a diesel engine, Open the crankcase
which of the listed actions should be taken? immediately to cool
the engine sump.
C 10423 If a single cylinder relief valve on a diesel engine excessively late

lifts frequently while the engine is running, the injection timing for
cause may be an __________. each cylinder
B 10424 If live steam is supplied directly to the tank heating main and/or auxiliary
coils, the collected drains in the 'clean' section of condenser
the contaminated drain inspection tank are
removed directly to the __________.
D 10425 If the evaporator coil horizontal return line of a on the bottom of the
container refrigeration system is less than 0.874" line to enable the bulb
(2.21 cm) in diameter, the thermostatic expansion to absorb the
valve sensing bulb should be placed __________. maximum amount of
heat
A 10426 If the shaft packing for a centrifugal pump requires worn bearings
replacement more frequently than normal, a
possible cause may be __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 10432 If you noted a large difference in the pressures increase the fuel pump
indicated by a duplex pressure gage to the fuel oil discharge pressure
system strainer, you should __________.
__________.
B 10435 In a refrigeration system, where multiple thermostatic

evaporators are operating at different expansion valve
temperatures, and serviced by a single compressor
and condenser, the control of individual coil
temperatures should be carried out by adjustment
of the __________.
C 10437 In multi-box refrigeration systems, the sensing bulb in the diffuser fan inlet
of the thermostatic expansion valves used on air stream
refrigerated boxes with elevated temperatures
should be located __________.
B 10438 In what type of turbine is the moving blading and Impulse
the intervening fixed rows of blading shaped so as
to form convergent-divergent nozzles?
C 10439 It is necessary to replace a branch suction section 2" (nominal size)
of bilge system piping within the machinery space. schedule 40
The machinery space is 100' in length and 85' in
breadth. The molded depth of the bulkhead deck
is 25'. Which of the listed pipe sizes should be
used
__________.
D 10441 Moisture is removed from CFC-12 using a recycler bleeding

by __________. noncondensables off
C 10442 On auxiliary boilers using individual flame scanners detect pilot flames that
to monitor the main and pilot flames, the main are incorrectly
flame scanner should be sighted to __________. positioned
the fire room status by verifying the boiler steam and burners
B 10445 Refrigerant recovery equipment that is considered must have its own
as being system dependent __________. power source
C 10446 Sliding contact bearings are classified into two radial bearings
general categories: journal bearings and
__________.
__________.
B 10448 The best time to check the oil level in the oil has had time to mix
compressor in a typical refrigeration system is properly with the
when the compressor is stopped after a long period refrigerant
of running. This is because the __________.
D 10449 The control desuperheater of most boilers functions superheated steam

to control __________. flow
B 10451 The function of a safety valve on a marine boiler is design test pressure
to prevent the pressure in the boiler from rising
above __________.
C 10452 The internal feed pipe of a power boiler distributes mud drum
the feed water into the __________.
D 10453 The main reason for keeping an operating boiler boiler explosions
burner register fully open while steaming is to
prevent __________.
C 10454 The normal operation of a refrigeration compressor in response to the low
should be to cycle on __________. pressure cutout switch
and off in response to
the high pressure
cutout switch
C 10455 The pressure produced within the oil wedge of a the same as the
rotating journal is __________. pressure in the
lubricating system
A 10456 The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main a possible overheated
propulsion diesel engine is to warn of __________. bearing
A 10457 The receiver used in a refrigeration system stores liquid

__________. refrigerant
A 10458 The steam coils in a high pressure evaporator used a wire brush
__________.
D 10459 The type of lubricating oil system are used on forced feed and
diesel engines? gravity
B 10460 To avoid any risk of leaking fuel valves and increased as quickly
C 10461 Trouble of system: discharge pressure too low lack of condenser
symptom: bubbles in sight glass water
Cause:
and the rocker arm
A 10463 What condition would cause "panting" in a insufficient combustion

steaming auxiliary boiler? air
C 10464 What is the other name of the brine-circulating both A and B
systen of the refrigeration?
C 10465 What will be the effect of a defective fuel injector incomplete fuel oil
nozzle in a diesel engine operator? combustion
B 10466 When air is delivered under pressure to one of the inside diameter of the
glands of an air-bladder clutch, the __________. clutch gland increases
C 10467 When multiple refrigeration evaporators are served higher than the
by the same compressor and operate at different pressure in warmest
temperatures, the pressure in the coldest evaporator
evaporator is __________.
C 10468 When starting air is admitted, a diesel engine turns an obstruction in an
over very slowly without firing. The cause may be engine cylinder
__________.
D 10469 When water is removed from lube oil passing be retained in the bowl
through a centrifugal purifier, the water removed
will __________.
engine cylinder.
B 10472 Which of the following conditions would be Both pumps operating
hazardous if you were using two centrifugal pumps at the same speed
to discharge a flammable liquid? and discharging into a
common line.
D 10473 Which of the following problems can result in below Defective pressure
normal pressure in the intercooler of an operating pilot valve
low pressure air compressor?
B 10474 Which of the following statements describes the An alarm condition
function of an alarm annunciator on an engine causes a light and
room alarm panel? siren to come on
which remain on until
the machinery is
secured.
D 10475 Which of the following statements represents the To test the starting
reason for rolling over a diesel engine with the system.
cylinder indicator cocks open prior to starting?
A 10476 Which of the listed design features is most Piston rod and
common with a two-stroke cycle, low-speed main crosshead
propulsion diesel engine? construction
manifold?
B 10480 With reference to fuel oil injection by forcing the pressure charging
fuel oil through fine nozzles a t a pressure of 200-
800 bar atomizing the fuel and distributing it in
compressing chamber. This is known as:
D 10483 A diesel engine should not be operated at low heavy carbon deposits
loads for long periods of time because will buildup on the
__________. valves and in the
exhaust
D 10484 A four-stroke/cycle six cylinder in-line diesel engine at top dead center
has a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. When cylinder #6
is firing at top dead center, piston #4 is
__________.
C 10485 A multiple evaporator coil unit is equipped with an rupture
evaporator back pressure regulating valve. This
valve must be bypassed when pumping down the
system for repairs because reduction of suction
pressure would cause the valve to __________.
D 10486 A room humidistat initiates the lowering of the raising the cooling coil
humidity of the conditioned supply air to a space, temperature and
while the actual process is accomplished by lowering the reheater
B 10487 A system in which interchange of both matter and Diverse system

energy is allowed:
B 10489 Air is normally bled from a diesel engine fuel blowing down the air
system by __________. tanks
B 10491 An over speed trip serves to __________. stop the engine by
cutting off the cooling
water supply
A 10492 Bearing wear on a split sleeve type bearing is ball anvil micrometer
normally measured with a __________.
A 10493 Brick bolts, tile bolts, and pennant anchors are retaining clips
attached to the inner casing by __________.
B 10494 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require electric audible high water
__________.
B 10495 Consultation should be made prior to beginning the the Environmental
conversion of an existing CFC-12 system to HFC- Protection Agency
134a with________.
C 10496 Diesel engine operating conditions are indicated by low compression
the color of the exhaust smoke. Blue smoke can pressure and high
indicate __________. exhaust temperature
D 10497 During the compression stroke in a 6 to 1
four-stroke/cycle, internal combustion engine,
assume that the piston can only travel seven-
eighths of the total distance between BDC to the
underside of the cylinder head. Which of the
following ratios will be the comp

oil compressor is an indication of a ____________. aftercooler
D 10499 Fins are installed on the generating tube surfaces prevent soot fires in
in waste heat boilers to __________. the exhaust system
D 10500 Fuel oil consumption per hour divided by the brake maximum fuel oil
or shaft horsepower developed is called consumption
by adding caustic soda, phosphate, and then blowdown
__________.
D 10502 If a crankcase explosion has occurred in a diesel The cylinder indicator
engine, and the crankcase remains intact, which of cocks should be
the following precautions should be observed? opened.

D 10505 If the entire pneumatic control to a multi-element constant pump
feed water regulator fails, the feed water valve is pressure regulator
D 10506 If the salinity indicator periodically registers high leaking air ejector
salinity in the main hotwell, the cause may be condenser tubes
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 10513 In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling adjusting the radiator
system employing a radiator, proper water louvers
temperature can be obtained by __________.
C 10514 In a four-stroke/cycle medium-speed diesel engine, 10°- 25°
fuel injection commences at 10 crankshaft degrees
before top dead center. After fuel injection
commences, approximately how many degrees will
the camshaft rotate before the exhaust valve
begins to open?
B 10515 In a refrigeration system, where multiple thermostatic

evaporators are operating at different expansion valve
temperatures, and serviced by a single compressor
and condenser, the control of individual coil
temperatures should be carried out by adjustment
of the __________.
C 10517 In multi-box refrigeration systems, the sensing bulb in the diffuser fan inlet
of the thermostatic expansion valves used on air stream
refrigerated boxes with elevated temperatures
should be located __________.
B 10518 In what type of turbine is the moving blading and Impulse
the intervening fixed rows of blading shaped so as
to form convergent-divergent nozzles?
C 10519 It is necessary to replace a branch suction section 2" (nominal size)
of bilge system piping within the machinery space. schedule 40
The machinery space is 100' in length and 85' in
breadth. The molded depth of the bulkhead deck
is 25'. Which of the listed pipe sizes should be
used
B 10520 Lube oil accumulating in the cooling water system lube cooler failure
of a diesel engine will result in __________.
D 10521 Moisture is removed from a refrigeration system by bleeding refrigerant

__________. from the condenser
B 10522 On an opposed-piston engine, lower crank lead Longer combustion

can be adjusted to change which of the listed events.
operating conditions?
the fire room status by verifying the boiler steam
B 10525 Refrigerant recovery equipment that is considered must have its own
as being system dependent __________. power source
__________.
C 10527 Telescopic pipes which are attached to water overcome excessive
cooled pistons of large slow-speed main propulsion crankcase pressure
diesel engines are designed to __________.
D 10528 The best method for determining the amount of straight edge laid
eccentricity or offset misalignment between the across the flange
disconnected propeller shaft coupling flange and edges
the reduction gear output flange is by using a
__________.
D 10530 The driving force of a propeller is transmitted to the bevel gear teeth
hull through the_________________.
above __________.
prevent __________.
B 10534 The normal characteristics and properties of lube allowed to stand idle
oil will begin to break down if contaminated with
water and __________.
B 10535 The pressure of a liquid leaving the pump can be total head
referred to as the __________.
A 10536 The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main a possibility of an
propulsion diesel engine is to warn of __________. overheated bearing

C 10538 The steam coils in a high pressure evaporator used a needle gun
__________.
D 10539 The type of heat exchanger that has a tube bundle plate type exchanger
inserted inside a shell is
B 10540 To avoid any risk of leaking fuel valves and increased as quickly
C 10541 Trouble of system: sunction pressure too low clogged liquid line
Symptom: too high suoer heat cause strainer
D 10542 Valve cages are used on some large diesel reduce wear on the
engines to __________. valve stem
D 10543 What condition may cause excessive superheat to High head pressure
occur at the evaporator outlet of an air conditioning
system?
B 10544 What is the most important thing to do after take out hose
declaring that all large tank are already empty?
C 10545 What unit, or factor creates most of the vacuum Main condensate
within a tight and adequately cooled main pump
condenser once the main engine is in operation?
C 10547 When multiple refrigeration evaporators are served higher than the
by the same compressor and operate at different pressure in warmest
temperatures, the pressure in the coldest evaporator
evaporator is __________.
D 10548 When starting a turbogenerator, you must provide a line from the other
lube oil pressure to the governor power piston by generator
means of __________.
will __________.
C 10550 Which is an example of a secondary refrigerant? methyl alcohol
B 10552 Which of the following conditions would be Both pumps operating
hazardous if you were using two centrifugal pumps at the same speed
to discharge a flammable liquid? and discharging into a
common line.
D 10553 Which of the following problems can result in below Defective pressure
normal pressure in the intercooler of an operating pilot valve
low pressure air compressor?
D 10554 Which of the following statements describes the Protects against
function of an air compressor intake filter? suction valve float.
manifold?
B 10559 While standing watch underway, if the brine level of Do nothing as this is
a low pressure distilling plant is above the sight the normal operating
glass, which action should be taken? level.
B 10560 With reference to fuel oil injection by forcing the pressure charging
fuel oil through fine nozzles a t a pressure of 200-
800 bar atomizing the fuel and distributing it in
compressing chamber. This is known as:
B 10562 A condition contributing to diesel engine piston I only
rings sticking in the ring grooves, is insufficient ring
clearance at the ring __________.
I. Gap
II. Side
exhaust
__________.
C 10565 A multiple evaporator coil unit is equipped with an rupture
evaporator back pressure regulating valve. This
valve must be bypassed when pumping down the
system for repairs because reduction of suction
pressure would cause the valve to __________.
D 10566 A room humidistat initiates the lowering of the raising the cooling coil
humidity of the conditioned supply air to a space, temperature and
while the actual process is accomplished by lowering the reheater
D 10567 A swing check valve is used in a pipeline to maintain a preset

__________. pressure on the line
D 10570 An economizer, or heat interchanger, is installed in reduce the possibility

a refrigeration system to __________. of sweating of the
suction line
A 10571 An operating turbocharged diesel engine that restricted turbocharger

suddenly loses power, is due to a/an __________. air intake
A 10572 Bearing 'crush' as applied to diesel engine main positive seating of the
bearings, will result in __________. bearings in their
housings
B 10573 Brake specific fuel consumption is given in units of DEMA
__________.
__________.
B 10575 Consultation should be made prior to beginning the the Environmental
conversion of an existing CFC-12 system to HFC- Protection Agency
134a with________.
air compressor is an indication of __________. aftercooler
D 10580 Fuel oil atomizers are used in boilers to control the
__________. temperature of fuel
entering the furnace
C 10581 High pressure steam drains from systems atmospheric drain tank
operating at above 150 psi are normally collected
in the __________.
D 10582 If a clicking sound is being produced from within a loose valve stem
the valve compartment of a diesel engine, the and guide
B 10585 If the engineer on watch has reason to doubt the open the auxiliary line
accuracy of the water level shown in the boiler
gauge glass, he should
FIRST___________________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
begins to open?
B 10595 In a refrigeration system, what is meant by the term Those purge units
'high efficiency purge unit?' which discharge the
highest percentage of
refrigerant with the air
being removed.
C 10596 In addition to a nozzle, a fuel oil atomizer uses Ignition electrode

C 10597 In most marine single reduction gear units, the bull quill shaft
gear is driven by the __________.
C 10598 In what section of a boiler would you find a steam Superheater outlet
quality of 90%?
A 10599 It is important to circulate the liquid mud on an OSV keep the mud
at regular intervals to___________. ingredients in
suspension and retain
weight properties
D 10601 Moisture is removed from a refrigeration system by bleeding refrigerant

__________. from the condenser
B 10602 On an opposed-piston engine, lower crank lead Longer combustion

can be adjusted to change which of the listed events.
operating conditions?
C 10603 One refrigeration ton is equal to __________. 180 BTU/hr
the fire room status by verifying the boiler water
level and ___________.
D 10605 Refrigerant recovery cylinders are color gray top and yellow
coded__________. lower body
__________.
__________.
hull through the_____________.
above __________.
prevent __________.
B 10614 The normal chacteristics and properties of lube oil allowed to stand idle
will begin to break down if contaminated with water
and __________.
B 10615 The pressure of a liquid leaving the pump can be total head
referred to as the __________.

A 10618 The steam coils in a high pressure contaminated a wire brush and
evaporator used in a steam plant should be wooden mallet
descaled with __________.
B 10619 The two-element feedwater regulator functions steam flow
similarly to the three-element feedwater regulator, measurement
but does not utilize __________.
D 10620 To avoid acid corrosion of the economizer tubes raise boiler pressure
when blowing tubes __________.
A 10621 Trouble of system: discharge pressure too high air or non-
Symptom: Exceptionally hot condenser and condensable gas in
excessive discharge pressure cause: system
D 10623 What condition may cause excessive superheat to High head pressure
occur at the evaporator outlet of an air conditioning
system?
B 10624 What is the most common type of valving element Nutating disk
used in directional control valves in hydraulic
systems?
B 10627 When multiple refrigerated boxes having individual suction valves

temperatures are supplied by a single refrigeration
compressor, the individual box temperatures are
controlled by the _________
D 10628 When starting a turbogenerator, you must provide a line from the other
means of __________.
will __________.
B 10630 Which is a true statement concerning scotch type water flows

boiler
D 10631 Which of the diesel engine cylinder liners listed has Internally finned liner.
internal cooling water passages?
B 10632 Which of the following conditions will tend to Using a fuel oil with a
increase the ignition delay period of combustion in higher cetane number.
a compression ignition engine?
B 10633 Which of the following problems can occur when an Superheater outlet
excessive number of water screen tubes are pressure will rise.
plugged?
D 10634 Which of the following statements describes the Protects against
function of an air compressor intake filter? suction valve float.
D 10637 Which of the listed types of steam end piston rod Reinforced rubber
packing should be used in a steam reciprocating packing
pump?
A 10638 Which statement is true concerning a three-way the valve must be
solenoid, trip valve on a flash-type evaporator? reset manually
B 10640 With reference to distiller before producing water it maintain vacuum

is important___________. pressure
A 10641 A boiler feed stop-valve must be mounted between the feed

__________. check valve and the
boiler drum
clearance at the ring __________. I. Gap II.
Side
exhaust
__________.
A 10645 A multi-orifice fuel injection nozzle is usually used Open combustion
with which of the listed types of combustion chamber
chamber?
A 10646 A revolution counter reads 69, 985 at 8:00 am at 78.13 RPM
11:00 am the clock was advanced 17 minutes and
at noon the counter reads 87, 319. What was the
average speed on the 8 to 12 0'clock watch?
D 10647 A swing check valve is used in a pipeline to maintain a preset

__________. pressure on the line
C 10648 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 206°F
fusible plugs are not permitted on auxiliary boilers
where the maximum steam temperature to which
they are exposed exceeds __________.
D 10650 An economizer, or heat interchanger, is installed in reduce the possibility

a refrigeration system to __________. of sweating of the
suction line

B 10652 Bearing clearances in small high-speed diesel gage blocks

engines should be measured with __________.
__________.
__________.
D 10655 Constant superheat is maintained at the evaporator solenoid valve
outlet of a refrigeration coil by a __________.


air compressor is an indication of __________. aftercooler
A 10661 High pressure steam drains are normally DC heater
discharged to the __________.
A 10663 If a ship's service air compressor in intermittent compressor would
service were failing to unload, the . stop abruptly when
power was secured
D 10664 If liquid freon should come in contact with your wash with sterile
skin, you should? mineral oil
C 10665 If the engineer on watch has reason to doubt the speed up the main
accuracy of the water level shown in the boiler feed pump
gage glass, he should __________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 10672 If you know that a refrigeration system is leaking recover the refrigerant
refrigerant, you would first___________.

begins to open?
B 10675 In a refrigeration system, what is meant by the term Those purge units
'high efficiency purge unit?' which discharge the
highest percentage of
refrigerant with the air
being removed.

quality of 90%?
A 10679 It is important to circulate the liquid mud on an OSV keep the mud
at regular intervals to___________. ingredients in
suspension and retain
weight properties
C 10681 Moisture in vapor compression system will cause: high sunction

temperature
B 10682 On an opposed-piston engine, increasing the lower Exhaust ports will
crank lead will result in which of the listed operating uncover after the air
conditions? intake ports
C 10683 One refrigeration ton is equal to __________. 180 BTU/hr
D 10684 Prior to relieving the watch at sea, you notice black Insufficient excess air
smoke coming from the stack. What would this
indicate?
D 10685 Refrigerant recovery cylinders are color gray top and yellow
coded__________. lower body
B 10686 Sliding contact bearings are classified into two Roller bearings
general categories journal bearing and:
__________.
B 10689 The contaminated steam system is secured for secondary combustion
repairs. Live steam is supplied to the fuel oil
heating system and its returns are directed to the
drain tank. Considering these circumstances, an
undetected leak in an idle fuel oil heater could
eventually
hull through the_____________.
D 10691 The function of a quill shaft used on a double allow for gross radial
reduction gear main propulsion unit is to misalignment of the
__________. high-speed pinion
D 10692 The internal feed pipe in a D-type marine boiler I only

provides __________. I. distribution of feed water
evenly throughout the water drum II. guidance and
distribution of chemicals throughout the steam
drum
D 10693 The main reason for having a low suction line on prevent loss of suction
the fuel oil service or settling tanks is to during rough weather
__________.
B 10694 The normal chacteristics and properties of lube oil allowed to stand idle
will begin to break down if contaminated with water
and __________.
C 10695 The pressure in the feedwater system must exceed prevent water hammer
boiler steam drum pressure in order to in the lines
__________.
A 10696 The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main a possiblity of an

A 10698 The steam coils in a high pressure contaminated a wire brush and
evaporator used in a steam plant should be wooden mallet
descaled with __________.
B 10699 The two-element feedwater regulator functions steam flow
similarly to the three-element feedwater regulator, measurement
D 10701 Treatment of boiler feedwater for the control of excessive feedwater
hardness is necessary to prevent __________. alkalinity
C 10703 What condition listed below would specifically Pump coupling
indicate that a pump overhaul was necessary for a requires constant
centrifugal saltwater service pump. maintenance.
B 10704 What is the metric brake horse power developed 1,497 MBHP
per cylinder by an 83% efficient, six cylinder, two-
stroke/cycle diesel engine with a cylinder constant
of 0.998 and a mean effective pressure of 15
kg/cm2 at 100 RPM?
D 10706 When air is at its dew point, it is at its __________. lowest absolute
humidity
B 10707 When multiple refrigerated boxes are maintaining suction valves
individual temperatures and supplied by a single
refrigeration compressor, the individual box
temperatures are controlled by the __________.
A 10708 When starting a turbogenerator in an automated auxiliary lube oil pump

plant, you must provide lube oil pressure to the unit
by means of a/an __________.
A 10709 When washing the firesides of a boiler with water, Begin the washing at
which procedure should you follow? the top of the
economizer and work
down
C 10710 Which internal combustion engine starting system Jet flow

uses a vane type fluid motor?
plugged?
D 10714 Which of the following statements describes the Protect against suction
function of an air compressor intake filter? valve boat
B 10715 Which of the following statements represents the To ensure an airtight
purpose of boiler sliding feet? seal between the
boiler inner and outer
casings.
A 10716 Which of the listed design features is found in an Hard alloy steel
exhaust valve and NOT in an intake valve? construction
D 10717 Which of the listed types of steam end piston rod Reinforced rubber
packing should be used in a steam reciprocating packing
pump?
D 10718 Which statement about diesel engine combustion is Combustion does not
true? begin until the piston
starts down on the
power stroke.
B 10720 With reference to bunkering operating the first step identify and be familiar
in safe bunkering is to_____________ with the vessel's oil
transfer procedures

boiler drum
clearance at the ring __________. I. Gap II.
Side
B 10723 A diesel engine piston ring face is in direct contact top of the ring groove
with the __________.
B 10724 A four-stroke/cycle six cylinder in-line diesel engine at top dead center
__________.
chamber?
D 10726 A result of operating a diesel engine with decrease ignition lag
excessively low cooling water temperature
is____________.
D 10727 A suspected leak in an operating fuel oil heating checking the pH of
coil is normally confirmed by __________. heating coil returns
B 10729 Air in the main condenser is harmful because it will decrease the turbine
__________. exhaust steam
pressure
D 10730 An economizer or heat interchanger may be reduce the possibility
installed in an R-12 refrigeration system to of sweating of the
_________________ suction line


__________.
__________.
D 10735 Constant superheat is maintained at the evaporator solenoid valve
outlet of a refrigeration coil by a __________.
D 10736 Diesel engine mufflers reduce noise by packing muffler

__________. chambers
D 10737 During the compression stroke in a four cycle 6 to 1
engine, assume that the piston can only travel
seven-eighths of the total distance between BDC to
the underside of the cylinder head. Which of the
following ratios will be the compression ratio for this
engin
B 10738 Excessive lube oil consumption in a diesel engine late combustion

can be caused by __________.
D 10739 Fins are installed on the fireside of the water-tubes, decrease the velocity
used in waste heat boilers, to __________. of gases flowing past
the tubes

C 10743 If a ship's service air compressor failed to unload compressor would run
the ___________ continually
B 10744 If it were possible to change the lead (pitch) of the The longer the lead,
screws on a screw type rotary positive the lower the flow rate.
displacement pump, which of the following
statements would represent the true effect on the
pump characteristics?
C 10746 If the salinity indicator located in the main low condensate
condensate pump discharge piping causes an depression
alarm to sound there is a danger of __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 10752 If you know that a refrigeration system is leaking recover the refrigerant
refrigerant, you would first___________.
B 10753 In a DC heater, which source of steam is Root steam

commonly used to heat and deaerate condensate?
A 10754 In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the intake before TDC and close
valves open __________. after BDC
D 10755 In a refrigeration system, what do you call the compressor
working substance?
quality of 90%?
C 10759 It is important to circulate liquid mud on an OSV insure that the liquid
to_______. mud maintains a
weight of less than
8.3 lbs/gal.
A 10760 Lowest most part reach by piston during its bottom dead center
downward motion:
A 10761 Moisture in the refrigerant may __________. freeze on the
expansion valve seat
and reduce the flow of
liquid refrigerant
C 10762 On an fully automated vessel steaming at sea Main turbine extraction
speed, which of the following engine room valves will open.
responses will automatically be actuated when the
bridge throttle control is changed from full ahead to
slow ahead?
A 10763 One purpose of a desuperheater installed in a protect the
boiler steam drum is to __________. superheater from
overheating
indicate?
C 10765 Refrigerant leaving the metering device in a sub-cooled liquid
refrigeraton system is a __________.
A 10766 Slagging of boiler furnaces is a slow progressive fuel oils having high
action which is accelerated by __________. ash content
D 10767 Telemotor receiver signal of an electro-hydraulic to directly set the

steering gear used variable stroke
C 10768 The best indication that a bearing is being properly oil pressure at the lube
lubricated is by the __________. oil pump discharge

eventually
D 10770 The dripping of fuel from an injector nozzle after early combustion
injection terminates, often results in __________.

provides __________. I. distribution of feed water
evenly throughout the water drum II. guidance and
distribution of chemicals throughout the steam
drum
__________.
C 10774 The noises of exhaust gases of a diesel engine on all of these
a gasoline can be reduced by:
C 10775 The pressure in the feedwater system must exceed prevent water hammer
boiler steam drum pressure in order to in the lines
__________.
C 10777 The reason why there is water inside the main Low air temperature
reservoir air tank onboard ship is due to
.
B 10778 The steady frequency required from a ship service throttle control
generator for electrical power is maintained by mechanism
means of a __________.
B 10779 The two-element feed water regulator functions steam flow
similarly to the three-element feed water regulator, measurement
D 10781 Treatment of boiler feedwater for the control of excessive feedwater
B 10782 vacuum pump and indicator for removing moisture evaporation and
in the new vapor compression is hooked up compressor
between:
kg/cm2 at 100 RPM?
B 10785 What type of strainer is used in a turbine lube-oil simplex filter
system to remove metallic particles?
D 10786 When air is at its dew point, it is at its __________. lowest absolute
humidity
B 10787 When multiple refrigerated boxes are maintaining suction valves
individual temperatures and supplied by a single
refrigeration compressor, the individual box
temperatures are controlled by the __________.
A 10788 When starting a turbogenerator in an automated auxiliary lube oil pump

B 10789 When warming up a fuel oil service system, you before you start the
should open the steam supply to the fuel oil fuel oil service pump
heaters __________.
plugged?
C 10794 Which of the following statements describes the Support the weight of
function of a ship's propulsion plant main reduction the reduction gears.
gear thrust bearing?

casings.
C 10797 Which of the listed types of starting systems is Electric
often used on large, low-speed, direct reversing,
main propulsion diesel engines?
starts down on the
power stroke.
B 10799 While standing watch underway in the engineroom, the main bus tie
failure of the normal power supply will cause the feeder
emergency generator to provide power through
__________.
B 10800 With reference to bunkering operating the first step identify and be familiar
in safe bunkering is to_____________ with the vessel's oil
transfer procedures

boiler drum
B 10802 A condition contributing to diesel engine piston gap
clearance at the ring __________.
with the __________.
__________.
chamber?
B 10806 A restricted diesel engine exhaust manifold low firing pressures
operating under a normal load is indicated by and low exhaust
B 10807 A supercharged diesel engine, when compared to ignition lag
a similar naturally aspirated diesel engine, will
develop an increase in __________.
pressure
A 10810 An economizer or heat exchanger in a refrigeration reduce the possibility
system, using a reciprocating compressor, of liquid refrigerant
functions to __________. slugging the
compressor
A 10811 An operating horizontal centrifugal pump becomes top of the casing
air bound, you should vent it at the____________.

B 10813 Bouncing of the valve gear in a diesel engine can prolonged high speed
be caused by __________. operation
__________.
C 10815 Constant superheat in the reefer system is solenoid valve
maintained at the evaporator coil outlet by a
.
engin

the tubes
C 10820 Fuel oil accumulation in a boiler double front is leaking fuel oil
generally caused by __________. strainers
B 10822 If a change of enthalpy can be sensed as a change latent heat
of temperature ,it is also called as:
D 10823 If a ship with an automated engine room system main feed water stop
develops a 'high' boiler water level at half speed, valve will automatically
the __________. close
B 10824 If it were possible to change the lead (pitch) of the The longer the lead,
screws on a screw type rotary positive the lower the flow rate.
displacement pump, which of the following
statements would represent the true effect on the
pump characteristics?
C 10826 If the relief valve on the discharge side of a a low load on the unit
hydraulic pump lifts, the cause could be
__________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 10832 If you increase the clearance between a valve stem Valve will open later.
and rocker arm, which of the listed conditions will
occur?
A 10835 In a refrigeration system, the thermal expansion near the evaporator
valve sensing bulb is located __________. coil outlet
C 10836 In addition to a nozzle, a fuel oil atomizer has ignition electrode
which parts?
A 10837 In most marine boilers, the primary reason the first they require more
few rows of generating tubes, called screen or water flow since they
furnace row tubes, are made larger in diameter are exposed to the
than the rest of the generating tubes is because greatest heat
__________.
C 10838 In what classification of turbines are the moving Impulse
blades and the adjacent fixed rows of blades
shaped to act as nozzles?
C 10839 It is important to circulate liquid mud on an OSV insure that the liquid
to_______. mud maintains a
weight of less than
8.3 lbs/gal.
C 10840 Lower than normal steam pressure in an operating a sudden drop in

boiler may be caused by __________. superheater outlet
temperature
A 10841 Moisture in the refrigerant may __________. freeze on the
expansion valve seat
and reduce the flow of
liquid refrigerant
B 10842 On an electro-hydraulic steering gear, which of the rudder angle indicator
listed devices will keep the rudder from over
travelling the brige signal?
overheating
indicate?
C 10845 Refrigerant leaving the metering device in a sub-cooled liquid
refrigeraton system is a __________.
C 10847 Technicians servicing small refrigeration passive only

appliances can employ what type of recovery
equipment?
A 10848 The best conductor of heat in a marine boiler is steel
__________.
eventually

provides __________.
I. distribution of feed water evenly throughout the

water drum
II. guidance and distribution of chemicals
throughout the steam drum
__________.
D 10854 The net positive suction head of a boiler centrifugal impeller ratio of the
feed pump should be calculated to include the pump
feedwater vapor pressure and the __________.
C 10855 The pressure in the feed water system must prevent water hammer
exceed boiler steam drum pressure in order to in the lines
__________.
A 10856 The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main a possiblity of an
C 10857 The reason why the positive displacement helical it is not necessary to
gears pumps are well suit for pumping oil is monitor closely the
because _________________. design clearances of
this pump
means of a __________.
D 10859 The two strokes of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine power and intake
are __________.
C 10860 To assure the main propulsion turbine bearings are bull's-eye in the gravity
receiving the proper lube oil supply, you should tank overflow
check the __________.
D 10861 Treatment of boiler feed water for the control of excessive feed water
C 10862 Using an oil temperature-viscosity chart, you can fuel oil flash point for
determine the recommended __________. best combustion
kg/cm2 at 100 RPM?
A 10865 What type of strainer is used in a turbine lube oil Magnetic basket
system to remove metallic particles? strainer
D 10866 When air is at its dew point and there is no change has a low absolute
in either the temperature or pressure, the air humidity
__________.
A 10867 When more than one propulsion diesel engine is single reduction
connected to a single propeller shaft through
reduction gears, the gears are usually
__________.
D 10868 When starting a turbogenerator in an automated a line from the other
plant, you must provide lube oil pressure to the generator
unit by means of __________.
heaters __________.
C 10871 Which of the diesel engine components listed Impeller
increases air density and helps to improve engine
D 10872 Which of the following conditions will prevent a Leaks developed in
shipboard pump from achieving its maximum the suction piping.
suction lift?
A 10873 Which of the following problems can occur if you Corrosion and
continually fail to drain off condensate from a eventual failure of the
starting air receiver? tank.

casings.
starts down on the
power stroke.
B 10879 While standing watch underway in the engineroom, the main bus tie
failure of the normal power supply will cause the feeder
emergency generator to provide power through
__________.
A 10880 With reference to anti-corrosive zincs when you do if the zinc became less
replace it with new one in case of a sea water than 40% of its original
cooling engine? size
D 10881 A boiler feed stop-check valve would be located at DC heater outlet
the __________.
D 10882 A condenser in which a tow of the tubes are Triple - pipe
connected at the ends by "U" bends and through condenser
which the condensing water flows
with the __________.
__________.
B 10885 A mooring winch should be equipped with half the breaking
mechanical brakes capable of holding strength of the
__________. mooring line
C 10888 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 250 psig (1825 kPa) or
feedwater nozzles shall be fitted with sleeves, or over
have other suitable means employed to reduce the
effects of temperature differentials on all boilers
designed for operating pressures of __________.
pressure
system, using a reciprocating compressor, of liquid refrigerant
functions to __________. slugging the
compressor
A 10891 An operating horizontal centrifugal pump becomes top of the casing
air bound, you should vent it at the____________.

engines should be measured using __________.
A 10893 Bottom-blow valves are installed on auxiliary water- remove suspended

tube boiler to________________. and precipitated solids
from the boiler water
A 10894 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require all fuel cutoff as a result
automatically fired low pressure heating boilers to of low water
have an automatic __________.
C 10895 Constant speed governors are normally employed cruising turbines
with __________.
engin

the tubes
caused by __________. strainers
A 10901 High pressure and low pressure drain systems are condensate drain
part of the __________. system
B 10902 If a centrifugal pump were continually operated with motor controller
the discharge valve closed, the __________. overload would open
D 10903 If a ship with an automated engine room system main feedwater stop
the __________. close
D 10904 If it were necessary for you to frequently replace running at low speed
the packing on the main condensate pump, the for a long time
trouble could be the result of __________.
B 10905 If the engineer on watch has reason to doubt the open the auxiliary feed
accuracy of the water level showing in the boiler line
gage glass, he should FIRST __________.
C 10906 If the relief valve on the discharge side of a a low load on the unit
hydraulic pump lifts, the cause could be
__________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
occur?
A 10915 In a refrigeration system, the thermal expansion near the evaporator
valve sensing bulb is located __________. coil outlet
C 10916 In addition to a nozzle, a fuel oil atomizer has ignition electrode
which part?
__________.
C 10918 In what classification of turbines are the moving Impulse
blades and the adjacent fixed rows of blades
shaped to act as nozzles?
B 10919 It is essential a record of the presures existing in timing diagram
the cylinder at vacuum positions of piston througout
the engine cycle:
temperature
D 10921 Moisture in a system will cause a: low discharge
temperature
B 10922 On an electro-hydraulic steering gear, which of the Rudder angle indicator
traveling the bridge signal?
overheating
D 10924 Prior to making repairs on an R-12 refrigeration only recover the
system, if system leaks prevent reaching the refrigerant vapor from
required levels of evacuation for recovery of the system
refrigerant, you will need to ________.
D 10925 Refrigerant leaks in a small shipboard water cooler must be repaired
__________. within 30 days
C 10927 Technicians servicing small refrigeration passive only

appliances can employ what type of recovery
equipment?
__________.
C 10929 The contaminated drain system normally receives salt water
drains that may be exposed to __________. contamination
D 10931 The function of a heat interchanger used in a lower the temperature

refrigeration system is to __________. of liquid refrigerant
before entering the
expansion valve
C 10932 The internal feed pipe in a D-type marine boiler distribution of feed
provides __________. water evenly
throughout the steam
drum
C 10933 The main reason counterweights are added to reduce piston side
crankshafts is to __________. thrust
feedwater vapor pressure and the __________.
A 10935 The pressure in an operating diesel engine cylinder gas expanding during
continues to rise for a short period after the piston the combustion
passes top dead center as a result of the process
__________.
B 10936 The purpose of an interference angle in a diesel I only
engine exhaust valve is to __________.
I. work in conjunction with valve rotators to rotate

the valve
II. break up seat deposits
C 10937 The reason why the positive displacement helical it is not necessary to
gears pumps are well suit for pumping oil is monitor closely the
because _________________. design clearances of
this pump
means of a __________.
are __________.
check the __________.
D 10941 Traps in plumbing drains are designed to help drain noises in the
prevent __________. living quarters
C 10944 What is the maximum volume to which refillable 60% full

refrigeration cylinders should be filled?
D 10946 When air is at its dew point and there is no change has a low absolute
in either the temperature or pressure, the air humidity
__________.
__________.
D 10948 When starting a turbogenerator in an automated a line from the other
heaters __________.
C 10950 Which instrument is used to take crankshaft Trammel gage
deflection readings?
D 10952 Which of the following conditions will prevent a Leaks developed in
shipboard pump from achieving its maximum the suction piping.
suction lift?
C 10955 Which of the following statements represents the Direction of flow

proper relative direction of flow through a globe through the valve is
valve? unimportant.
B 10956 Which of the listed cylinder liner surface conditions Dull black
indicates proper lubrication? appearance.
D 10958 Which statement about calibrating a newly installed The procedure
thermostatic expansion valve is correct? requires a refrigeration
wrench and a digital
thermometer to
measure box
temperature.
B 10959 While standing watch underway in the engine the main bus tie
room, failure of the normal power supply will cause feeder
the emergency generator to provide power through
__________.
A 10960 With reference to anti-corrosive zincs when you do if the zinc became less
replace it with new one in case of a sea water than 40% of its original
cooling engine? size
the __________.
B 10962 A condensate recirculating line is provided to the prevent excessively
main condenser in a closed feedwater system to cooled distillate from
__________. entering the DC heater
D 10963 A diesel engine piston crown can crack from excessive piston to
__________. liner clearance
A 10964 A four-stroke, cycle, turbocharged, 1000 reduce load

horsepower diesel engine has been operating
under load. The load suddenly increases, causing
excessive black exhaust smoke, and a rapid rise in
the lube oil temperature. In response to this
condition, you should
B 10965 A mooring winch should be equipped with half the breaking
mechanical brakes capable of holding strength of the
__________. mooring line
feedwater nozzles shall be fitted with sleeves, or over
C 10969 Air in the fuel lines to the fuel injection nozzles of a lower compression
diesel engine will result in __________. pressures
system with a reciprocating compressor functions of liquid refrigerant
to _____________ slugging the
compressor
A 10971 An operating diesel engine that suddenly loses restricted turbocharger
power, is due to a/an __________. air intake

A 10973 Bottom-blow valves are installed on auxiliary water- remove suspended

tube boiler to________________. and precipitated solids
with __________.
D 10976 Diesel engine mufflers or silencers reduce the passing the exhaust
engine exhaust noise by __________. through long head
pipes
A 10977 During tests to discover why a refrigeration leaking door gaskets

compressor is running excessively, it is
determined that the refrigerated space temperature
is nearly normal, the suction pressure is slightly
above normal, and the head pressure is low. In
this situation, yo
D 10978 Excessive lube oil consumption can result from piston rings
worn or broken __________.
B 10979 Fins are installed on the fireside of the water-tubes decrease the velocity
used in waste heat boilers to __________. of gases flowing past
the tubes
caused by __________. strainers
A 10981 High pressure and low pressure drain systems are fresh water drain
B 10982 If a centrifugal pump were continually operated with motor controller
the discharge valve closed, the __________. overload would open
D 10983 If a ship with an automated engine room system main feedwater stop
the __________. close
D 10984 If it were necessary for you to frequently replace running at low speed
the packing on the main condensate pump, the for a long time
trouble could be the result of __________.
A 10986 If the relief valve on a diesel engine cylinder lifts, liquid in the cylinder
the cause could be due to __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
occur?
B 10993 In a cross-compounded turbine propulsion plant, high pressure,
steam enters the __________. intermediate and low
pressure units
simultaneously
B 10994 In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the camshaft twice the crankshaft

D 10995 In a refrigeration system, the refrigerant absorbs compressor
the latent heat of vaporization in the __________.
B 10996 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 Injection of ether into
CFR), which of the listed starting aids is the air intake.
acceptable for use with the emergency diesel
generator?
__________.
C 10998 In what classification of steam turbines are the Impulse
moving blades and the adjacent fixed rows of
blades shaped to act as nozzles?
C 10999 It is easier to replace a dry cylinder liner than a wet of the thin wall
one because __________. thickness

temperature
D 11001 Moisture in a refrigeration system can cause freezing the expansion
__________. valve closed
B 11002 On an electro-hydraulic steering gear, which of the Rudder angle indicator

traveling the bridge signal?
D 11003 One problem resulting from a diesel engine fuel start of injection will
injector opening pressure being lower than always be retarded
specified by the engine manufacturer, is that the
__________.
D 11004 Prior to making repairs on an R-12 refrigeration only recover the
system, if system leaks prevent reaching the refrigerant vapor from
required levels of evacuation for recovery of the system
refrigerant, you will need to ________.
D 11005 Refrigerant leaks in a small shipboard water cooler must be repaired
__________. within 30 days
C 11006 Slag caused by water in the fuel oil will form a protective
__________. coating thus
increasing its life
A 11007 Te purpose of the air chamber on the discharge of reduce pulsation in the
an emergency boiler feedsteam reciprocating pump fed line
is to
__________.
D 11010 The drains of lavatory sinks are fitted with P-type or reduce water velocity
S-type traps to __________. and minimize erosion
D 11011 The function of a heat interchanger used in a lower the temperature

refrigeration system is to __________. of liquid refrigerant
before entering the
expansion valve
provides ______. water evenly
drum
feed water vapor pressure and the __________.
A 11015 The pressure in an operating diesel engine cylinder expansion during the
continues to rise for a short period after the piston combustion process
passes top dead center as a result of the
__________.
I. work in conjunction with valve rotators to rotate

the valve
II. seat the valve quickly
A 11017 The reason why the bowl of a fuel oil purifier fails to Clogged strainer of
open for sludge discharge is _. operating water high
pressure side
A 11018 The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in centerline of the pump
elevation between the __________. and the level of the
liquid in the suction
well when the source
of liquid is below the
pump
are __________.
check the __________.
D 11021 Traps in plumbing drains are designed to help drain noises in the
prevent __________. living quarters
C 11024 What is the maximum volume to which refillable 60% full

refrigeration cylinders should be filled?
D 11026 When air contains some moisture, but is not between the wet and
saturated, the dew point temperature is dry bulb temperatures
__________.
__________.
D 11028 When starting a turbo generator, you must provide a line from the other
means of __________.
D 11029 When vapor is in contact with and remains at the latent contact
same temperature as the boiling liquid from which it
was generated, the vapor and liquid are said to be
in a/an __________.
C 11030 Which instrument is used to take crankshaft feeler gage
C 11032 Which of the following conditions will occur when a Formation of the
glassy film forms on the furnace wall due to the protective coating will
burning of fuel oil contaminated with salt water? increase the overall
life of the furnace
refractory.
B 11034 Which of the following statements describes the It decreases the

effects that dissolved oxygen has on boiler internal corrosive effect when
surfaces with changes in temperature and both pressure and
pressure? temperature are
increased.
C 11035 Which of the following statements represents the Direction of flow

proper relative direction of flow through a globe through the valve is
valve? unimportant.
C 11037 Which of the listed types of seals is used effectively Conventional stuffing
for pumps handling toxic or highly flammable box
liquids that cannot be permitted to escape into the
atmosphere?
D 11038 Which statement about calibrating a newly installed The procedure
thermostatic expansion valve is correct? requires a refrigeration
wrench and a digital
thermometer to
measure box
temperature.
B 11039 While standing watch underway at sea, you notice The feed rate should
that the brine level in the second effect of a double be increased to the
effect soloshell evaporator is nearly out the top of first effect.
the sight glass. Which action should be taken
initially?
A 11040 With oil bath lubrication of ball bearings in a cargo never be higher than
pump, the oil level should __________. the center of the
lowest ball in the
bearing housing
the __________.
B 11042 A condensate recirculating line is provided to the prevent excessively
main condenser in a closed feedwater system to cooled distillate from
B 11045 A mixture of 45% cetane and 55% alpha-methyl- cetane number of 55

naphthalene is found to have the same ignition
delay as a sample of diesel oil. The sample can be
described as having a/an __________.
A 11046 A restricted air intake to a diesel engine may result failing to reach rated
in the engine __________. speed
D 11047 A sulfite test is conducted on boiler water to check nitrates
for __________.
feed water nozzles shall be fitted with sleeves, or over
C 11050 An axial piston, variable stroke pump is used in a cause loss of hydraulic
vessel's hydraulic steering gear. Under pressure, oil from the system
oil continually leaks out from between the valve
plate/ cylinder barrel and will __________.
A 11051 An operating diesel engine may gradually lose restricted turbocharger

output power due to a/an __________. air intake filter

D 11053 Bottom blow valves are installed on auxiliary water- completely drain the
tube boilers to __________. boiler in an emergency
with __________.
pipes
A 11057 During tests to discover why a refrigeration leaking door gaskets
compressor is running excessively, it is
determined that the refrigerated space temperature
is nearly normal, the suction pressure is slightly
above normal, and the head pressure is low. In
this situation, yo
the tubes
C 11060 Fuel is ignited in a diesel engine cylinder by a spark plug
__________.
A 11061 High pressure and low pressure drain systems are fresh water drain
C 11062 If a centrifugal pump vibrates and is noisy when worn gland sealing
operating, the cause could be __________. shaft
A 11063 If a ship service air compressor operating in compressor would
intermittent service were failing to unload, the stop abruptly when
__________. power was secured
A 11064 If it were necessary for you to frequently replace misalignment

the bearings of the condensate pump, the trouble
could be the result of __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 11071 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 19.8 gpm
this pump?
D 11072 If you heard a 'crackling' sound occurring within a shaft sleeves
centrifugal pump, the most probable source of the
noise would be the __________.
pressure units
simultaneously

D 11075 In a refrigeration system, the refrigerant absorbs compressor
the latent heat of vaporization in the __________.
A 11076 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 Not have threaded
CFR), which of the following statements is true inlets for valves larger
concerning safety valve construction and/or than 2".
operation used on propulsion boilers?
B 11077 In most installations, the firing rate of a boiler using burner register
steam atomization is indicated by the __________. opening
A 11078 In water hammer, can be avoided in cooling water Operating the vlve
systems pipes by _. gradually
B 11080 Lower part of the cylinder block is: crankshaft

D 11081 Moisture in a refrigeration system can cause freezing the expansion
__________. valve closed
C 11082 On an automatically fired boiler, the loss of forced Stopping of the feed
draft fan will result in which of the listed actions to pump
be carried out?
__________.
C 11084 Prior to making repairs on an evaporator located in pumping it from the
a large, multi-box refrigeration system, you should system to a clean
remove the refrigerant by __________. empty drum
B 11085 Refrigerant is normally subcooled in a refrigeration maintain adequate coil
or air conditioning system condenser to back pressure
__________.
A 11086 Slag buildup on boiler furnace refractory is peeling or spalling of
undesirable because it causes __________. the brickwork
A 11087 Te process of maintaining the air at required and air conditioning
humidity is
C 11088 The bearings used to support the crankshaft of a line shaft bearings
diesel engine are generally called __________.

D 11090 The drains of lavatory sinks are fitted with P-type or reduce water velocity
S-type traps to __________. and minimize erosion
D 11091 The function of a heart interchanger in an R-12 lower the temperature

system is to ______________ of liquid refrigerant
before entering the
expansion valve
provides ______. water evenly
drum
A 11094 The net positive suction head of a boiler centrifugal feed water vapor
feed pump should be calculated over and above pressure
the __________.
__________.
C 11096 The purpose of an interference angle in a diesel I only
I. seat the valve quickly

A 11097 The reason why the bowl of a fuel oil purifier fails to Clogged strainer of
open for sludge discharge is _. operating water high
pressure side
A 11098 The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in centerline of the pump
elevation between the __________. and the level of the
liquid in the suction
well when the source
of liquid is below the
pump
B 11099 The two most common causes of boiler corrosion carbon monoxide
attributable to boiler water are dissolved oxygen
and __________.
C 11100 To assure that a bearing is receiving the proper oil bull's eye in the gravity
supply, you should check the _______________. tank overflow
B 11101 Traps at plumbing drain connections prevent system clogging

__________.
C 11102 Using a dry uncoated sounding rod or tape to always be 100%
measure the depth of water in a reserve feed water accurate
tank will __________.
C 11103 What combustion of the main shaft segments line thrust and shaft
located furthest from the main engine are thrust
connected bye the in-board stern tube shaft
coupling?
D 11104 What is the maximum theoritical sunction lift of a 33 ft.
pump when the mercury barometer reads 28
inches?
A 11105 What type of sensor is normally used with the Thermostatic
automatic re-circulating valve in the main
condensate line?
D 11106 When air contains some moisture, but is not between the wet and
saturated, the dew point temperature is dry bulb temperatures
__________.
B 11107 When monitoring diesel engine performance, the dwell-tachometer
most useful instrument to use is the __________.
B 11108 When starting a turbo generator, you must initially energize the over
provide external governor lube oil pressure to speed trip
__________.
in a/an __________.
C 11110 Which instrument is used to take crankshaft feeler gage
A 11111 Which of the devices listed, when used on an The follow-up gear
electro-hydraulic steering gear, keeps the
movement of the rudder closely in step with the
steering wheel?
life of the furnace
refractory.
A 11113 Which of the following problems can occur if Internal corrosion and
accumulating condensate is not drained off from a eventual failure of the
effects that disolved oxygen has on boiler internal corrosive effect when
increased.
D 11115 Which of the following statements represents the Engine shaft, thrust
proper order of thrust transmission when a collar, thrust bearing
Kingsbury thrust bearing is used with main housing, and thrust
propeller shaft? shoes
C 11117 Which of the listed types of seals is used effectively Conventional stuffing
for pumps handling toxic or highly flammable box
liquids that cannot be permitted to escape into the
atmosphere?
D 11118 Which set of boiler end points listed is considered Circulation,
to be the normal order of occurrence? combustion, carryover
initially?
A 11120 With oil bath lubrication of ball bearings in a cargo never be higher than
pump, the oil level should __________. the center of the
lowest ball in the
bearing housing
A 11121 A boiler economizer should be bypassed whenever temperature of the
the _______. stack gas is low
enough to reach dew
point
B 11122 A condensate re-circulating line is provided to the prevent excessively
main condenser in a closed feed water system to cooled distillate from
C 11125 A method of finishing diesel engine cylinder walls ribbed honing

to aid in the proper ring seating and lubrication is
known as __________.
for __________.
B 11128 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), 600 psig
blowoff piping external to a boiler with a maximum
allowable working pressure of 600 psig must be
capable of withstanding a minimum pressure of
__________.
C 11130 An axial piston, variable stroke pump is used in a cause loss of hydraulic
vessel's hydraulic steering gear. Under pressure, oil from the system
oil continually leaks out from between the valve
plate/ cylinder barrel and will __________.

B 11132 Barrel face, taper face, grooved, and chrome pistons

plated are all types of diesel engine __________.
A 11133 Bottom blow valves are installed on auxiliary water- remove suspended
tube boilers to __________. and precipitated solids
C 11134 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require a be equipped with a

horizontal dry exhaust pipe from a diesel engine to water-cooled muffler
__________.
D 11135 Constant capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel burners automatically supplied
designed to meet a wide variation in steaming with warmer air on
loads on an auxiliary boiler, are __________. demand
pipes
C 11137 During seven-day period, the minimum standard 50 hours

rest of an officer in charge of the engineering watch
must be _.
the tubes
__________.
D 11141 High lube oil temperatures developing in a diesel high oil pressure
engine can result from __________.
C 11142 If a centrifugal pump vibrates and is noisy when worn gland sealing
operating, the cause could be __________. shaft
A 11143 If a ship service air compressor operating in compressor would
intermittent service were failing to unload, the stop abruptly when
__________. power was secured
A 11144 If it were necessary for you to frequently replace misalignment

the bearings of the condensate pump, the trouble
could be the result of __________.
A 11145 If the engine jacket water temperature rises rapidly, clogged sea strainer in
the cause could be a/an______________. the raw water system
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 11151 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 19.8 gpm
this pump?
D 11152 If you heard a 'crackling' sound occurring within a shaft sleeves
centrifugal pump, the most probable source of the
noise would be the __________.
pressure units
simultaneously

A 11155 In a refrigeration system, The push-pull technique both liquid and vapor
can be used for the recovery of __________.
A 11158 In water hammer, can be avoided in cooling water Operating the vlve
systems pipes by _. gradually
B 11160 Lower boiler efficiency results from carrying too it varies the degree of
much excess air because __________. deposits on heat
absorbing surfaces
A 11161 Moisture erosion in the last stages of the low low inlet steam
pressure turbine will result from __________. superheat temperature
be carried out?
__________.
C 11164 Prior to making repairs on an evaporator located in pumping it from the
a large, multi-box refrigeration system, you should system to a clean
remove the refrigerant by __________. empty drum
B 11165 Refrigerant is normally subcooled in a refrigeration maintain adequate coil
or air conditioning system condenser to back pressure
__________.
B 11167 System trouble: compressor "short cycles" low pressure controller
symptom: normal operation, except too differential set too
frequent stopping and staring causes close
B 11169 The construction of the main propulsion engine have no plating joints
lube oil sump should __________. of 90°
B 11170 The downcomer tubes installed in modern outside of the boiler

watertube boilers would normally be located double casing
_________.
A 11171 The function of a feed booster pump is to increase the net
positive suction head
of the main feed pump
A 11172 The internal feed pipe in a D-type marine boiler distributes feed water
__________. evenly throughout the
steam drum
D 11173 The main purpose why a check valve is locate have positive feed
between the economizer and the steam during is water flow to the
to: steam drum
A 11174 The net positive suction head of a boiler centrifugal feedwater vapor
the __________.
__________.
A 11176 The purpose of an interference angle in a diesel I only
I. break up seat deposits

II. work in conjunction with valve rotators to rotate
the valve
C 11177 The reason why it is very necessary to drain air Exhaust
tanks and pipes before moving the main and
generator engine by air is to avoid sticking valve
spindle of .
C 11178 The static suction head of a horizontal centrifugal discharge liquid level
pump, is the difference in elevation between the and the suction liquid
__________. level
and __________.
C 11180 To assure that a bearing is receiving the proper oil bull's eye in the gravity
supply, you should check the _______________. tank overflow
B 11181 Traps at plumbing drain connections prevent system clogging

__________.
tank will __________.
B 11183 What color is the flame produced by a halide torch Orange

without any refrigerant present?
B 11184 What is the maximum tail shaft to stern tube 0.25
bearing clearance (at the after end of the stern
tube) for a vessel in ocean service, with an aft
machinery space, a 14" diameter tail shaft, and a
water lubricated stern tube bearing constructed of
material ot

automatic recirculating valve in the main
condensate line?
B 11186 When air compressors are arranged for automatic bypassing the
operation, the cylinders can be unloaded during discharge valves
starting by __________.

A 11188 When starting a turbo generator in an automated auxiliary lube oil pump
in a/an __________.
C 11190 Which immediate action should you take when the Stop the unit and
temperature of one line shaft bearing increases carefully inspect the
above its normal operating temperature? bearing.
A 11191 Which of the devices listed, when used on an The follow-up gear
electro-hydraulic steering gear, keeps the
movement of the rudder closely in step with the
steering wheel?
life of the furnace
refractory.
D 11193 Which of the following problems can occur from Distortion of the rotor
improper main turbine warm-up?
effects that disolved oxygen has on boiler internal corrosive effect when
increased.
A 11196 Which of the listed contaminants will be Sludge
satisfactorily removed from fuel oil by centrifuging?
D 11197 Which of the listed types of refrigeration Reciprocating

compressors can be designed with short large
diameter suction lines?
initially?
B 11200 Why would one use refrigerant vapor rather than To prevent a safety
liquid, to initially charge a low pressure air shut down
conditioning chiller unit?
A 11201 A boiler economizer should be bypassed whenever temperatue of the
________. stack gases are low
enough to reach
dewpoint
C 11202 A compressor operating with an accumulation of I only
dust and grease on the surfaces of an intercooler
would result in __________. I. the motor to run
warmer than usual II. the second stage would
operate at a higher temperature
A 11203 A diesel engine operating at a light load, when higher
compared to operating at heavy load has an
air/fuel ratio that is __________.
D 11204 A four-stroke six cylinder in-line diesel engine has a at top dead center
firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4. When cylinder #2 is
firing at top dead center, piston #1 is __________.

known as __________.
for __________.
__________.
C 11209 Air in the fuel lines to the fuel injection nozzles of a burn excessive
diesel engine will cause the engine to __________. amounts of lube oil
B 11210 An axial piston pump differs from a radial piston radially from the shaft
pump as the pistons of an axial piston pump are
positioned __________.


__________.
A 11216 Diesel engine mufflers accomplish noise reduction reducing exhaust gas
by __________. velocity
C 11217 During normal operation, the steam flow from the spring pressure of the
auxiliary exhaust line to the DC heater can be spray valves
closly related to the _______.
D 11218 Excessive lube oil consumption by a reciprocating increasing the
air compressor can be caused by __________. operating pressure
differential
C 11219 Finished with bunkering you should: drain to a tank
__________.
D 11221 High lube oil temperatures developing in a diesel high oil pressure
engine can result from __________.
A 11222 If a centrifugal pump sealing line becomes under a vacuum and
restricted while operating under a negative suction air will tend to leak into
head (suction lift), the inner end of the stuffing box the pump
will be __________.
C 11223 If a ship service air compressor failed to unload, compressor would
the __________. dangerously
overspeed
B 11224 If it should become necessary to abandon a Escape through
compartment because of the danger of a large another compartment
steam leak on a boiler, which of the following on a higher level.
actions represents the best avenue of escape?
B 11225 If the electric motor on an electric driven leaking unloader
compressor fails to start the cause may be
a_____________.
A 11226 If the refrigeration compressor was developing air or noncondensable
higher than normal discharge pressure, this could gases in the system
be a result of __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 11232 If you heard a 'crackling' noise in a centrifugal insufficient speed
pump, the most probable cause of the problem
would be __________.
A 11233 In a cross-compounded turbine operating at full 1:1
load, the total available steam energy is
approximately divided between the HP and LP
turbine in the ratio of __________.
A 11234 In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, piston blow-by crankcase pressure
can result in increased __________.
A 11235 In a refrigeration system, The push-pull technique both liquid and vapor
can be used for the recovery of __________.
D 11238 In using reduction gears to obtain efficient propeller they must be located
speeds, __________. at the after end of the
engine
A 11239 It is device which adds to the energy of a liquid or pump

gas causing an increase in its pressure and
perhaps a movement of the fluid.
absorbing surfaces
pressure turbine will result from __________. temperature
be carried out?
D 11243 One possible cause of high head pressure in an R- high evaporator
12 system can be . superheat
C 11244 Prior to lightning off, which system should you test auxiliary fuel oil
by filling an idle boiler? system
A 11245 Refrigerant is circulated through a refrigeration compressor
system by the __________.
D 11247 Sweating of the refrigeration system compressor too much superheat
crankcase is caused by __________.
B 11249 The construction of the main propulsion engine have no plating joints
lube oil sump should __________. of 90°

_________.
A 11251 The function of a centrifugal pump double volute reduce radial thrust on
casing is to __________. the impeller
A 11252 The internal feed pipe in a D-type marine boiler distributes feedwater
steam drum
D 11253 The main purpose why a check valve is locate have positive feed
between the economizer and the steam during is water flow to the
to: steam drum
A 11254 The net positive suction head of a boiler centrifugal feedwater vapor
the __________.
__________.
engine exhaust valve is to __________. I. work in
conjunction with valve rotators to rotate the valve
C 11257 The reason some two-stroke/cycle, diesel engine cylinder lubricant is
piston rings are pinned to prevent rotation, is spread more evenly
__________. on the cylinder wall
C 11258 The static suction head of a horizontal centrifugal discharge liquid level
pump, is the difference in elevation between the and the suction liquid
__________. level
and __________.
D 11260 To assure a long service life for boiler refractory maintain a high
materials after installation, the most effective furnace temperature at
method is to __________. all times
D 11261 Torque is transmitted between the driving and metered slippage

driven members of a fluid coupling in a diesel between driving and
engine propulsion system by means of a driven members

tank will __________.
B 11263 What color exhaust will be exhibited when a slow White

speed two-stroke/cycle main propulsion diesel
engine, designed to operate on light and heavy fuel
oil, is operated on insufficiently preheated heavy
fuel oil?
B 11264 What is the maximum tail shaft to stern tube 0.25
bearing clearance (at the after end of the stern
tube) for a vessel in ocean service, with an aft
machinery space, a 14" diameter tail shaft, and a
water lubricated stern tube bearing constructed of
material ot

automatic recirculating valve in the main
condensate line?
D 11266 When air compressors are arranged for automatic bypassing the
operation, the cylinders can be unloaded during discharge to suction

B 11268 When starting a turbo generator in an automated energizing the

plant, you must provide external lube oil pressure generator over speed
to the unit for the purpose of __________. trip
in a/an __________.
A 11271 Which of the devices listed, when used on a The follow-up gear
electrohydraulic steering gear, keeps the
movement of the rudder closely in step with
steering wheel?
D 11272 Which of the following conditions will indicate a Roughness
need for a finishing cut to be taken on the pump
shaft?
D 11274 Which of the following statements describes the It eliminates the
advantage of the mechanical shaft sealing system repairing or renewing
over the stuffing box and packing method of shaft of the shaft sleeve.
sealing for propulsion shafting?
D 11277 Which of the listed types of refrigeration Reciprocating

compressors can be designed with short large
A 11279 While standing watch underway at sea, you notice insufficient chemical
salinity carryover in the low pressure distilling plant. feed
This can be a result of __________.
B 11280 Why would one use refrigerant vapor rather than To prevent a safety
liquid, to initially charge a low pressure air shut down
conditioning chiller unit?
A 11281 A boiler economizer should be bypassed whenever temperatue of the
________. stack gases are low
enough to reach
dewpoint
C 11282 A compressor operating with an accumulation of I only
would result in __________. I. the motor to run
warmer than usual II. the second stage would
operate at a higher temperature

known as __________.
D 11286 A reservoir is used in a hydraulic system to a store fluid until
_________ called for by the
system
A 11287 A suitable location for the installation of an impulse horizontal run of drain
type steam trap would be in the __________. line from the lowest
the heat exchanger

__________.
B 11290 An axial piston pump differs from a radial piston radially from the shaft
pump as the pistons of an axial piston pump are
positioned __________.
C 11291 An oil separator is a device used to remove oil from liquid refrigerant
the __________.

__________.
closly related to the _______.
D 11298 Excessive lube oil consumption by a reciprocating increasing the

air compressor can be caused by __________. operating pressure
differential
B 11299 Fine metallic particles, which may originate from the settling action of
wear or failure of the lube oil service pump internal solid matter in the
parts, are prevented from contaminating the gravity tank
bearings served by the lube oil system by
__________.
D 11300 Fuel is admitted to a diesel engine cylinder through intake valves
the __________.
D 11301 High lube oil temperature developing in a diesel high oil pressure
engine generally results from __________.
A 11302 If a centrifugal pump sealing line becomes under a vacuum and
restricted while operating under a negative suction air will tend to leak into
head (suction lift), the inner end of the stuffing box the pump
will be __________.
C 11303 If a ship service air compressor failed to unload, compressor would
the __________. dangerously
overspeed
B 11305 If the electric motor driving an air compressor fails leaking unloader
to start, the cause may be a __________.
A 11306 If the refrigeration compressor was developing air or noncondensable
higher than normal discharge pressure, this could gases in the system
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 11312 If you heard a 'crackling' noise in a centrifugal insufficient speed
pump, the most probable cause of the problem
would be __________.
B 11315 In a refrigeration system, the heat normally the hot gas bypass
producing the flash gas at the thermostatic connection at the
expansion valve, is obtained from __________. threeway valve
D 11316 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 Copper tubing
CFR), which of the following materials may be
used in short lengths between the fuel oil boiler
front header manifold and the atomizer head to
provide flexibility?
D 11317 In most horizontally split centrifugal pump casings, swelling the wearing
wearing rings are prevented from rotating by rings into the casing
__________.
engine
B 11319 It is desired to operate an air compressor with a 12 2.5 inches

inch flywheel at a speed of 510 rpm. If the motor
runs at 1750 rpm, what size motor pulley should be
used?
absorbing surfaces
pressure turbine will result from __________. temperature
C 11322 On an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, the steam sound an alarm when
pressure limit switch is wired into the burner electric the burner is shut off
circuit to __________.
B 11323 One of three available centrifugal salt water service only need to start a
pumps is in operation with a sea water temperature second pump and
of 50°F. The cooling temperature of all systems operate it in parallel
supplied by this pump appear to be high.
Therefore, you should __________.
A 11324 Prior to lighting off a cold automatically fired check and regulate the
auxiliary boiler, you should __________. water level
A 11325 Refrigerant is circulated through a refrigeration compressor

system by the __________.
B 11326 Single-element automatic feedwater regulators are temperature in the
controlled by the __________. steam drum
D 11327 Sweating of the refrigeration system compressor too much superheat
crankcase is caused by __________.
C 11328 The basic types of reversing air starting thet can be I and II
used in both 4 and 2 cycle direct propulsion marine
engines are: I-reversing latch, II-rotating camshaft,
III-sliding camshaft, IV- distributor type, are
D 11329 The constant pressure governor of a turbine-driven Turbine inlet

feed pump maintains which of the following
pressures at a constant value for all capacities?

_________.
A 11331 The function of a centrifugal pump double volute reduce radial thrust on
casing is to __________. the impeller
A 11332 The internal feed pipe in a D-type marine boiler distributes feedwater
steam drum
A 11333 The main purpose refractory and insulation protect the inner
installed in the furnace of an auxiliary boiler is to casing and reduced
. heat loss
C 11334 The nameplate of a reciprocating pump lists the 4 inches

following numerals as indicated 7" X 6" X 4". The
diameter of the steam cylinder is __________.
D 11335 The pressure in a small appliance refrigeration 15 inches Hg

system about to be opened for repair should be
__________.
A 11338 The static positive suction head of a pump is the distance of the suction
__________. liquid level above the
center line of the
pump
A 11339 The two main types of "compressor" stalls are steady state and
known as _________. transient
B 11341 Topmost part reach by piston during its upward compression ratio
motion:
A 11342 Using a diesel engine indicator P-V diagram, the 1.5 kg/mm
cylinder mean effective pressure is calculated to be
21.3 kg/cm2. What is the scale of the spring used
on the indicator if the diagram area is 18.46 cm2
with a length of 13 cm?

fuel oil?
B 11344 What is the maximum steam pressure allowed by 30 psig
Coast Guard Regulations in the steam heating
system of living spaces?
D 11345 What type of refrigeration compressor compression Reciprocating
system can have short, large diameter suction
lines?
B 11346 When air compressors are arranged for automatic bypassing the
operation, the cylinders can be unloaded during discharge valves
C 11347 When may the crankcase ventilation pipes or oil Propulsion engines
drain pipes of two or more engines be connected? under 1000 shaft
horsepower may
share a common
crankcase vent
provided the oil drains
remain separate.
D 11348 When starting a turbo generator in an automated a line from the other
in a/an __________.
C 11351 Which of the devices listed, is used to convert Fixed and moving
thermal energy into kinetic energy in the reaction blades
turbine?
D 11352 Which of the following conditions will indicate a Roughness
need for a finishing cut to be taken on the pump
shaft?
D 11354 Which of the following statements describes the It eliminates the
advantage of the mechanical shaft sealing system repairing or renewing
over the stuffing box and packing method of shaft of the shaft sleeve.
sealing for propulsion shafting?
Kingsbury thrust bearing is used with diesel housing, and thrust
propulsion? shoes
C 11357 Which of the listed types of pumps is NOT likely to Reciprocating pump
be installed in a main drainage or evacuation
system?
A 11358 Which ring dam arrangement should be used for The largest inside
centrifugal purification? diameter ring without
loss of oil.
A 11359 While standing watch underway at sea, you notice faulty operation of the
carryover in a flash type distilling plant. This can brine overboard pump
B 11360 Why would a flash type distilling unit be more Steam carryover
efficient when operated in cooler seawater between stages is
temperatures? reduced.
A 11361 A boiler desuperheater is installed in high pressure I only
boilers to __________. I. maintain flow through
the superheater II. raise the steam temperature in
the steam drum
A 11362 A compressor operating with an accumulation of I only
would result in __________. I. a high
consumption of lube oil II. higher than normal air
pressure in the receiver
D 11365 A mechanical carbon dioxide recorder operates by color of boiler flue

detecting the difference between air and the gases
__________.
D 11366 A reheater, as used in an air conditioning system, chilled water
is designed to control the __________. temperature
A 11367 A suitable location for the installation of an impulse horizontal run of drain
type steam trap would be in the __________. line from the lowest
the heat exchanger
B 11368 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), a 1200 psig

1200 psig maximum allowable working pressure
boiler, with external blowoff piping is required to
have the blowoff piping withstand a minimum of
__________.
B 11370 An auxiliary turbine boiler feed pump should closing the exhaust
normally be stopped by __________. valve slightly
C 11371 An oil separator is a device used to remove oil from liquid refrigerant
the __________.
C 11372 Badly leaking refrigeration compressor discharge overfeeding of the
valves will cause __________. expansion valve
A 11374 Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR) require a terminate above the
horizontal dry exhaust pipe from a diesel engine deepest load waterline
must __________.
B 11375 Constant capacity pressure atomizing fuel oil automatically
burners installed on automatically fired auxiliary increasing the fuel/air
boilers, respond to variations in load demand by ratio
__________.
closely related to the __________.
C 11378 Excessive lost motion in the valve mechanism of a pump to short stroke
duplex reciprocating pump will cause the continuously at both
__________. ends of the stroke for
both cylinders
__________.
the __________.
D 11381 High latent heat is desirable in a refrigerant so that: smaller compressors
can be used
A 11382 If a centrifugal pump operating with a positive vent the casing

suction head becomes air bound, your FIRST
response should be to __________.
C 11383 If a ship service air compressor failed to unload the compressor would run
__________. continuously

B 11385 If the electric motor driving an air compressor fails leaking unloader
to start, the cause may be a __________.
C 11386 If the refrigeration compressor crankcase is a shortage of
sweating, the cause may be due to __________. refrigerant

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 12" stroke and operation with
this pump?
C 11391 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 20.0 gpm
this pump?
D 11392 If you hear a 'crackling' sound while standing watch shaft sleeves
in the engine room occurring within a general
service system centrifugal pump, the most
probable location of the noise would be the
__________.
B 11395 In a refrigeration system, the heat normally the hot gas bypass
producing the flash gas at the thermostatic connection at the
expansion valve, is obtained from __________. threeway valve
D 11397 In most horizontally split centrifugal pump casings, swelling the wearing
wearing rings are prevented from rotating by rings into the casing
__________.
engine
B 11399 It is desired to operate an air compressor with a 12 2.5 inches

inch flywheel at a speed of 510 rpm. If the motor
runs at 1750 rpm, what size motor pulley should be
used?
C 11400 Low suction pressure is caused by: overfeeding of
expansion valve
D 11401 Moisture entering a typical refrigeration system will boil in the condenser
B 11403 One of three available centrifugal salt water service only need to start a
pumps is in operation with a sea water temperature second pump and
of 50°F. The cooling temperature of all systems operate it in parallel
supplied by this pump appear to be high.
Therefore, you should __________.
A 11405 Refrigerant flow through a thermostatic expansion evaporator is warm

valve is greatest when the __________. and empty of
refrigerant
B 11406 Single-element automatic feedwater regulators are temperature in the
B 11407 Sweating of the crankcase is caused by: solenoid valve is
defective
A 11408 The basic type of reversing air starting system that reversing latch
can be used only on two stroke ported direct
propulsion marine engines is the
C 11410 The distilled water tank has been determined to be a value equal to three
75% full. The tank connection to the pneumercator fourths of the actual
has been disconnected for a maintenance check. level
If the pneumercator operates correctly, the gage
should indicate __________.
C 11411 The fuel supply system to an automatic auxiliary salinity is abnormally

boiler, will automatically shutdown if the boiler high
__________.
D 11412 The interior of some diesel engine saltwater heat aluminum plates
exchangers are protected from electrolytic
corrosion by the use of __________.
B 11413 The main purpose of the piston oil scraper rings is seal the space
to __________. between the piston
and the liner
C 11414 The nameplate of a reciprocating pump lists the 4 inches
following numerals as indicated 7" X 6" X 4". The
diameter of the steam cylinder is __________.
D 11415 The pressure in a small appliance refrigeration 15 inches Hg

__________.
A 11418 The static positive suction head of a pump is the distance of the suction
__________. liquid level above the
center line of the
pump
A 11419 The two main types of "compressor" stalls are steady state and
known as _________. transient
B 11421 Topmost part reach by piston during its upward compression ratio
motion:
D 11422 Using a diesel engine indicator P-V diagram, the 9.0 kg/cm

fuel oil?
A 11424 what is the main functionof additives in an engine to prevent scaling
cooling cicuit?
C 11425 What type of reduction gear would most commonly Single reduction,
be used with twin medium-speed propulsion diesel planetary
engines driving a single shaft?
D 11426 When air compressors are arranged for automatic bypassing the
operation, the cylinders can be unloaded during discharge to suction
horsepower may
share a common
crankcase vent
remain separate.
A 11428 When starting a turbine driven boiler feed pump, Pump discharge valve
care should be taken to insure that the re-
circulating valve is open. Which of the following
valves should be closed when starting?
in a/an __________.
D 11430 Which harmful consequence may be the result of Clogged oil pump
lube oil sludge accumulation? suction screens.
D 11431 Which of the devices listed will indicate the proper Dryer sensing bulb
operation of a refrigeration system dryer?
C 11432 Which of the following conditions will develop if the Air will enter the
flow of 'raw' cooling water to a diesel engine is cooling system.
obstructed?
B 11433 Which of the following problems can cause Defective temperature
fluctuating pressures in the closed cooling system controls in the system.
of a main propulsion diesel engine?
D 11434 Which of the following statements describes the Heat the bulb by using
accepted method for testing a thermostatic a halide torch or
expansion valve? similar device and
observe the valve
stem movement.
propulsion? shoes
C 11436 Which of the listed conditions would indicate a dirty Fluctuating pressure in
atomizer sprayer plate? the windbox.
C 11437 Which of the listed types of pumps is NOT likely to Reciprocating pump
be installed in a main drainage or evacuation
system?
loss of oil.
A 11439 While standing watch underway at sea, you notice faulty operation of the
carryover in a flash type distilling plant. This can brine overboard pump
B 11440 Why would a flash type distilling unit be more Steam carryover
efficient when operated in cooler seawater between stages is
temperatures? reduced.
boilers to __________. I. maintain flow through
the superheater II. raise the steam temperature in
the steam drum
A 11442 A compressor operating with an accumulation of I only
would result in __________. I. a high
consumption of lube oil II. higher than normal air
pressure in the receiver
B 11443 A diesel engine may fail to start when being high cetane number
cranked, due to __________.
B 11444 A four-stroke eight cylinder in-line medium speed 120 degrees
diesel engine has a firing order of 1-5-2-6-8-4-7-3.
If #8 piston is at TDC and firing, how many degrees
of camshaft rotation will occur when #1 piston
reaches TDC and fires?
C 11445 A mechanical and/or hydraulic action preventing stability
the over- correction of the fuel supply, while
producing transient speed droop is called
__________.
D 11446 A reheater, as used in an air conditioning system, chilled water
is designed to control the __________. temperature
C 11447 A sudden unexplainable drop has occurred in the Immediate increase in
outlet temperature of an uncontrolled interdeck the firing rate.
superheater on a boiler carrying a higher than
normal TDS (total dissolved solids) reading. Which
of the actions listed is required?

__________.
A 11449 Air in the fuel lines of a diesel engine can cause ignition failure
__________.
A 11450 An auxiliary diesel generator continues to run after block the flow of air
you try to shut down. Your next course of action supply to the engine
should be to _____________.
C 11451 An oil additive used or added to keep oil fluid at low pour point depressant
temperature is_________________.
C 11452 Badly leaking refrigeration compressor discharge overfeeding of the
valves will cause __________. expansion valve
B 11454 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require a be equipped with a

horizontal dry exhaust pipe from a diesel engine water cooled muffler
must __________.
__________.
B 11456 Diesel engine main and connecting rod precision clearance
bearings are made in halves. Each half exceeds
one-half the bearing circumference by a small
amount. The small amount is termed __________.
B 11457 During normal operation, how is most of the through water-side

refrigerant released to the atmosphere from low systems
pressure systems?
C 11458 Excessive lost motion in the valve mechanism of a pump to short stroke
duplex reciprocating pump will cause the continuously at both
__________. ends of the stroke for
both cylinders
__________.
the __________.
D 11461 High firing pressures and a low exhaust early exhaust valve
temperature in a diesel engine may result from opening
__________.
A 11462 If a centrifugal pump operating with a positive vent the casing
suction head becomes air bound, your FIRST
response should be to __________.
C 11463 If a ship service air compressor failed to unload the compressor would run
__________. continuously
D 11464 If it is necessary to operate a turbine driven main Throttling of the steam

feed pump at shut off head, or at less than 20% of supply valve.
its rated capacity, what will prevent the pump from
overheating?
B 11465 If the drive belts on an air compressor were spraying oil on the
squealing, you should fix them by __________. belts
C 11466 If the refrigeration compressor crankcase is a shortage of
sweating, the cause may be due to __________. refrigerant

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
diameter cylinder, a 12" stroke and operation with
this pump?
this pump?
in the engine room occurring within a general
__________.
A 11473 In a cross-compound main propulsion unit, the low pressure end of
astern turbine is usually installed at the the low pressure
__________. turbine
D 11474 In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, badly worn exhaust pressure
intake valve guides can cause excessive
__________.
B 11475 In a refrigeration system, the condenser cooling temperature of the
water regulating valve is directly controlled by the cooling water
__________.
B 11477 In most centrifugal water pumps what type of Copper
material is used in the mechanical seal?
D 11478 In the steam turbine and reduction gear units, lube lube oil pump and lube
oil coolers in the lubricating system are located oil pump
batween the
B 11479 It is desirable for an auxiliary boiler safety valve to give warning that
pop open and reseat firmly to __________. excessive boiler
pressure has been
reached
C 11480 Low steam pressure in a steaming boiler can be low steam demand
caused by __________.
D 11481 Moisture entering a typical refrigeration system will boil in the condenser
B 11483 One of the purposes of chemically treating boiler reduce blow down
water is to __________. frequency
A 11485 Refrigerant flow through a thermostatic expansion evaporator is warm

valve is greatest when the __________. and empty of
refrigerant
B 11486 Single-element automatic feed water regulators are temperature in the
B 11487 Sweating of the crankcase is caused by: solenoid valve is
defective
B 11488 The basic method of fuel injection found on high multi-rail system
speed diesel engine is_____________.
A 11490 The distillate pump for a 12000 GPD evaporator, 8.3 gpm
should be rated at a minimum of __________.
__________.
and the liner
D 11494 The nameplate of a reciprocating pump lists the 4 inches
following dimensions: "7 X 6 X 4". The diameter of
the liquid cylinder is __________.
D 11495 The pressure in a low pressure refrigeration system 10 to 12 psig
about to be opened for repair should be
__________.
B 11497 The ratio of the weight of moisture contained in a absolute humidity
given volume of air, to the weight of moisture that
the same sample would hold if saturated, is called
the __________.
D 11498 The starting air supply for a diesel engine is exhaust powered
generally produced by a/an __________. turbocharger
B 11499 The two common chemicals which are the primary carbon monoxide and
cause of internal boiler corrosion are __________. sodium sulfite
C 11500 To allow for water drum expansion or contraction, U-bend tubes

the boiler is fitted with __________.
D 11501 Too much excess air in a steaming boiler may be a white burner flame
indicated by __________.
B 11503 What characteristic in lube oil, helps to reduce the Low viscosity index
amount of deposits formed in the piston ring belt
during the combustion process in a diesel engine?
B 11504 What is the main function of wearing rings in the to absorb all impeller
centrifugal pump? shaft and thrust
A 11506 When air becomes trapped in the hydraulic fluid of rudder will respond
a steering system, the __________. erratically
horsepower may
share a common
crankcase vent
remain separate.
care should be taken to insure that the recirculating
valve is open. Which of the following valves should
be closed when starting?
D 11509 When using the universal color contrast-type dye black against a white
penetrant to examine a boiler weldment, any background
surface defect will appear __________.
D 11511 Which of the devices listed will indicate the proper Dryer sensing bulb
operation of a refrigeration system dryer?
obstructed?
D 11514 Which of the following statements describes the Heat the bulb by using
accepted method for testing a thermostatic a halide torch or
expansion valve? similar device and
observe the valve
stem movement.
propulsion? shoes
D 11517 Which of the listed types of piston rod packing Cotton sheet
should be used in steam reciprocating pumps?
loss of oil.
C 11519 While standing watch underway at sea in the have to be restarted
engine room, there is a complete loss of electrical from the steering gear
power. When power is restored, the steering gear room
pump motor will _________.
B 11520 Why would a flash distilling unit operate more steam carryover
efficiency when using colder seawater? between stage is
reduced
boilers to __________.
I. maintain flow through the superheater
II. raise the steam temperature in the steam
drum
A 11522 A compressor chills 100gal./min. of water through a 84 tons
temperature range of 20ºF. What is the compressor
capacity in this load?
C 11525 A mechanical and/or hydraulic action preventing stability
the over- correction of the fuel supply, while
producing transient speed droop is called
__________.
D 11526 A reheater in an air conditioning system functions control inlet air
to __________. temperature


__________.
__________.
should be to _____________.
B 11531 An obstruction in the top connection of a boiler water level to remain
gage glass will cause the __________. constant in the glass
C 11532 Babbitt metal is used to make __________. pump packing rings
tube boilers to boiler in an emergency
must __________.
__________.
B 11537 During normal operation, how is most of the through water-side

refrigerant released to the atmosphere from low systems
pressure systems?
D 11538 Excessive leakage and premature failure of valve opening a valve too
packing is a result of __________. quickly
C 11539 Fine adjustments to a boiler combustion control fuel oil back pressure
system, to bring about near perfect combustion,
should be made by manually adjusting the
__________.
C 11540 Fuel injectors used in heavy fuel oil systems are cold corrosion of the
usually provided with cooling to reduce nozzles
__________.
C 11541 High firing pressures and a low exhaust early exhaust valve
__________.
D 11542 If a centrifugal pump is driven by a constant speed suction absolute
prime mover and produces a flow rate less than pressure greatly
the designed specifications, the cause could be exceeds
__________. corresponding vapor
pressure of liquid
being pumped
C 11543 If a ship is to be laid up for an indefinite period, the filled with moist air
steam side of the main condenser should be
__________.

feed pump at shut off head, or at 20% or less of its supply valve.
rated capacity, what will prevent the pump from
overheating?
B 11545 If the drive belts on an air compressor were spraying oil on the
squealing, you should fix them by __________. belts
B 11546 If the refrigerated compressor is heard knocking Faulty bearings
while pumping down the low side for repairs, this is
an indication of____________________.
this pump?
this pump?
pump making 120 strokes/minute, with a 8-inch
this pump?
this pump?
C 11551 If you have a simplex single acting reciprocating 20.0 gpm
this pump?
in the engine room occuring within a general
__________.
__________. turbine
__________.
water regulating valve is directly controlled by the cooling water
__________.
D 11556 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 by simulation only to
CFR), water level controls utilized in a small prevent possible boiler
automatically fired auxiliary heating boiler, shall be damage due to a low
tested __________. water condition
B 11557 In most centrifugal water pumps what type of Copper
material is used in the mechanical seal?
D 11558 In the starting process of a diesel engine, the main turn the flywheel
object is to attain the compression conditions
sufficient to __________.
pressure has been
reached
caused by __________.
A 11561 Modern marine diesel engines using mechanical a combination of
fuel injection, operate on a combustion cycle which constant volume and
is __________. constant pressure
C 11562 On an automated vessel steaming at full sea Main turbine extraction

responses will automatically be actuated by
changing the bridge throttle control from full ahead
to slow ahead?
B 11563 One of the purposes of chemically treating boiler reduce blowdown
D 11564 Prior to lighting a burner in a cold boiler, you should close the superheater
__________. vent
C 11565 Refrigerant enters the condenser as a high pressure liquid
__________.
C 11566 Single pass condenser: Mono-flow type
B 11567 Surface irregularities, such as erosion and pitting increase ignition delay
on injection pump plungers, will __________.
B 11568 The basic method of fuel injection found on high multi-rail system
speed diesel engine is_____________.
A 11569 The constant capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel oil automatically cycled
burners designed to meet a wide variation in the on and off in response
steaming loads of an auxiliary boiler, are to demand
__________.
A 11570 The distillate pump for a 12000 GPD evaporator, 8.3 gpm
__________.
and the liner
D 11574 The nameplate of a reciprocating pump lists the 4 inches
following dimensions: "7 X 6 X 4". The diameter of
the liquid cylinder is __________.
D 11575 The pressure in a low pressure refrigeration system 10 to 12 psig
about to be opened for repair should be
__________.
engine exhaust valve is to __________. I. break
up seat deposits II. work in conjunction with valve
rotators to rotate the valve
B 11577 The ratio of the weight of moisture contained in a absolute humidity
given volume of air, to the weight of moisture that
the same sample would hold if saturated, is called
the __________.
C 11579 The turndown ratio an automatic combustion of air to fuel for a

control system is the ratio __________. given firing rate
C 11580 To allow for water drum expansion or contraction, U-bend tubes

the boiler is fitted with __________.
B 11584 What is the main function of wearing rings in the to absorb all impeller
centrifugal pump? shaft and thrust
C 11587 When manually firing a main propulsion boiler, an increase in the fuel oil
increase in boiler load should be accompanied by flow before an
a/an _______. increase in the forced
draft pressure
care should be taken to insure that the recirculating
valve is open. Which of the following valves should
be closed when starting?
A 11591 Which of the devices listed prevents water from Stern tube packing or
entering a ship's hull via the propulsion shaft? mechanical shaft seal
obstructed?
C 11594 Which of the following statements describes how Excessive centrifugal
the main propulsion turbine overspeed relay force causes a spring
initiates closing of the throttle valve? loaded weight to trip a
valve latch.
D 11595 Which of the following statements represents the A flat film of oil is more
principle of operation of the Kingsbury type thrust readily formed and
bearing? maintained than a
wedge shaped oil film.
D 11597 Which of the listed types of gasket material should Fiberglass

be used on high pressure fuel oil lines on a diesel
engine?
B 11598 Which refrigeration system will require the use of Brine
an oil trap?
A 11600 Why will a two stage flash type distilling plant tend The colder seawater
to operate more efficiently when operating in cold passing through the
seawater? condenser tube
bundles of the various
stages increases
evaporator vacuum.
B 11601 A boiler accumulation test is used to measure the lifting pressure of the
__________. boiler safety valves
D 11602 A common trail injection system timing is controlled injector cam only
by the:
A 11605 A marine diesel engine consumes 27 MT of fuel 0.226
per day when developing 4960 KW indicated
power. Calculate specific fuel oil consumption in
kilogram per kilowatt hour (kg/KWH). Specific
gravity of fuel oil at 15°C = 0.9526
D 11606 A reheater in an air conditioning system functions control inlet air
to __________. temperature

the highest boiler pressure where a tubular type
gage glass may be installed is __________.
__________.
should be to _________.
A 11612 Babbitt is a metal alloy commonly used for lining bearings
__________.
D 11613 Both the direction of flow and fluid flow rate of a pump shaft and
variable displacement radial piston pump are central valve
determined by the relative positions of the
__________.
must __________.
A 11615 Consists of particles of water leaving the boiler with carry-over
the steam
C 11617 During normal operation of a main propulsion 60°F

turbine, the lube oil supply temperature to the
bearings should be maintained at approximately
__________.
D 11618 Excessive leakage and premature failure of valve opening a valve too
packing is a result of __________. quickly
__________.
__________.
__________.
D 11622 If a centrifugal pump is driven by a constant speed suction absolute
prime mover and produces a flow rate less than pressure greatly
the designed specifications, the cause could be exceeds
__________. corresponding vapor
pressure of liquid
being pumped
__________.

feed pump at shut off head, or at 20% or less of its supply valve.
rated capacity, what will prevent the pump from
overheating?
B 11625 If the drive belts on air compressor were squealing, spraying oil on the
you should fix them by_________belts.
B 11626 If the refrigerated compressor is heard knocking Faulty bearings

while pumping down the low side for repairs, this is
an indication of____________________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
__________. turbine
__________.
water regulating is directly controlled by the cooling water
________
C 11637 In modern reaction turbines, thin tipping is a allow for axial
procedure designed to __________. expansion
pressure has been
reached
caused by __________.
C 11642 On an automated vessel steaming at full sea Main turbine extraction

responses will automatically be actuated by
changing the bridge throttle control from full ahead
to slow ahead?
B 11643 One of the purposes of chemically treating boiler reduce blowdown
__________. vent
C 11645 Refrigerant enters the condenser as a high pressure liquid
__________.
D 11646 Significant retardation of diesel engine fuel injection decreased ignition lag
timing will result in __________.
B 11648 The basic function of the centrifugal pump impeller directly increase the
is to __________. pressure of the liquid
being pumped
__________.
B 11650 The distillate pump for a 10000 GPD evaporator, 5.9 gpm
B 11651 The fuel pump delivers a constant amount of fuel, non-return valve
slightly in excess of the maximum requirement and
the surplus is discharged back to the fuel tank
through a spring loaded valve called
A 11652 The interaction that will happen to the auxiliary salinity will decrease
broiler working water if the chemical soda as will be
properly added to its that the
C 11653 The main propulsion turbine should be operated lowest practical chest
with the __________. pressure and the
minimum number of
nozzles required to
maintain the desired
speed
D 11654 The movement of the armature within a modulating pressure of the flash
valve as used on some refrigeration systems is gas developed
opposed by the __________.
D 11655 The pressure in a high pressure refrigeration 1 to 2 psig
__________.
engine exhaust valve is to __________. I. break
up seat deposits II. work in conjunction with valve
rotators to rotate the valve
A 11657 The ratio of the difference between the speed of Apparent slip
the properller and speed of the ship over the
ground in still water to the speed of propeller is
termed the _
D 11659 The turbogenerator steam stop is located between provide for easier
the superheater outlet and the main steam stop access
valve to __________.
C 11660 To allow for water drum expansion and contraction, U-bend tubes
most main propulsion boilers are fitted with
__________.
D 11664 What is the main function of wearing rings in a Maintain radial

centrifugal pump? alignment between the
pump impeller and
casing
C 11665 What type of reduction gear would most commonly single reduction,
be used with twin, medium-speed, propulsion planetary
diesel engines driving a single shaft?
a steering system, the __________. sluggishly
D 11667 When maneuvering, you discover heavy smoke check the air filter for
coming from the turbocharger casing. You should dirt
________________.
C 11668 When starting a reciprocating refrigeration sea water valve
compressor that has been shutdown for a period of
time, you should manually throttle the __________.
A 11670 Which group of numbers would indicate the largest 2909
fuel capacity for a sprayer plate in a mechanical
fuel oil atomizer?
A 11671 Which of the devices listed prevents water from Stern tube packing or
entering a ship's hull via the propulsion shaft? mechanical shaft seal
B 11672 Which of the following conditions will cause the increasing the amount
greatest increase to the wear rate in a cylinder of scavenge air to the
liner? cylinder
B 11673 Which of the following problems can cause Dirty lube oil filters
excessive consumption of the lubricating oil in a
diesel engine?
the main propulsion turbine overspeed relay force causes a spring
valve latch.
A 11676 Which of the listed conditions would cause the Rise in the gas
thermal expansion valve to open in a refrigeration temperature within the
system? cooling coils
D 11677 Which of the listed types of control systems is Flame safeguard
required by Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) for control system
large automatic auxiliary boiler heating equipment?
B 11678 Which refrigeration system will require the use of Brine

an oil trap?
A 11680 Why will a two stage flash type distilling plant tend The colder seawater
to operate more efficiently when operating in cold passing through the
seawater? condenser tube
bundles of the various
stages increases
evaporator vacuum.
B 11682 A common secondary refrigerant used in air R-123

conditioning systems aboard ship is __________.
A 11683 A diesel engine may fail to start due to low air charge
D 11684 A four-stroke eight cylinder in-line medium speed 120 degrees
of crankshaft rotation will occur when #5 piston
A 11685 A malfunction in the DC heater is indicated by the boiler requiring
__________. excessive amounts of
oxygen scavenging
chemicals
C 11686 A regenerative type air heater should be bypassed prevent chipping of the
at low load in order to __________. ceramic coating
A 11687 A sudden power loss from a turbocharged and after turbocharger

cooled diesel engine is an indication of a/an malfunction or failure
__________.
C 11689 Air in the fuel can cause __________. high lube oil
temperature
D 11692 Babbitt is a metal alloy commonly used for lining saltwater piping
__________.
D 11693 Both the direction of flow and fluid flow rate of a pump shaft and
variable displacement radial piston pump are central valve
determined by the relative positions of the
__________.
must __________.
A 11695 Consists of particles of water leaving the boiler with carry-over
the steam
A 11696 Diesel engine lube oil diluted with fuel oil is decreased viscosity
C 11697 During normal operation of a main propulsion 60░F
bearings should be maintained at approximatelly
__________.
A 11698 Excessive foaming in a steaming boiler can cause superheater
damage to the __________.
__________.
__________.
__________.
C 11702 If a centrifugal pump is driven by a constant speed excessive pump
electric motor and produces a discharge pressure speed
less than designed, the cause is probably
__________.
__________.
B 11704 If it becomes necessary to remove water from a into the bilges

pressurized main boiler, it should be directed
__________.
B 11705 If the drive belts on air compressor were squealing, spraying oil on the
you should fix them by_________belts.
B 11706 If the raw water supply pressure for a diesel engine broken thermostat
cooling system is below normal, you should check
for a __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
__________. turbine
D 11714 In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, after the up and draw in a fresh
completion of the power stroke, the piston will air charge
move __________.
A 11715 In a refrigeration system, the component installed evaporator
downstream of the thermal expansion valve is
called the __________.
D 11719 It is connected to all steam condensate or steam strainer
returns pipes used to collect sediments inside the
steam pipes coming from the heaters and heating
coils.
B 11720 Low stack gas temperatures due to light boiler percentage of carbon
loads should be avoided in order to reduce the monoxide in the stack
__________. gas
D 11722 On a two-stage, flash type distilling plant, the rate operating the unit at its
of scale formation is greatly reduced by rated capacity
_____________
C 11723 One of the purposes for water cooling the exhaust reduce lube oil
manifold in marine diesel engine is to temperature
__________.
__________. vent
C 11725 Refrigerant entering the compressor of a Sub-cooled liquid
refrigeration system should be in which of the
B 11728 The basic function of the centrifugal pump impeller directly increase the
is to __________. pressure of the liquid
being pumped
__________.
B 11730 The distillate pump for a 10000 GPD evaporator, 5.9 gpm
D 11731 The fuel oil supply system to an automatic auxiliary steam demand is high
boiler, will automatically shutdown if the boiler
__________.
D 11732 The intake valves in a 4-stroke diesel engine are cam followers
reseated by __________.
minimum number of
nozzles required to
speed
D 11734 The movement of the armature within a modulating pressure of the flash
valve as used on some refrigeration systems is gas developed
opposed by the __________.
D 11735 The pressure in a high pressure refrigeration 1 to 2 psig
__________.
engine exhaust valve is to __________. I. seat
the valve quickly II. break up seat deposits
B 11737 The ratio of the brake horsepower to the indicated thermal efficiency
horsepower of a diesel engine is its __________.
D 11738 The starting air rotates a diesel engine at the the over speed trip
proper speed, but the engine fails to start. You
should check __________.
D 11739 The turbogenerator steam stop is located between provide for easier
valve to __________.
A 11740 To add refrigerant to the low side of an R-12 air Suction service valve
conditioning system the refrigerant should be as a vapor
introduced through the:
A 11741 To thoroughly pump out the bilges using a pump must always be
horizontally mounted centrifugal pump, the primed
__________.
B 11743 What characteristic can be applied to Refrigerant It is corrosive.

134a when compared to R-12?
B 11744 What is the main function of the valve spring? expel air
A 11745 What type of pump is NOT a positive displacement Centrifugal
pump?
D 11747 When maneuvering, you discover heavy smoke check the air filter for
coming from the turbocharger casing. You should dirt
________________.
C 11748 When starting a reciprocating refrigeration sea water valve
compressor that has been shutdown for a period of
time, you should manually throttle the __________.
B 11749 When using a fuel with an above normal sulfur maintain a higher
content in a main propulsion diesel engine, you jacket water
should __________. temperature
fuel oil atomizer?
A 11751 Which of the devices listed is used to limit frosting Back pressure control
of evaporator coils on multiple box installations valve
served by one compressor?
liner? cylinder
diesel engine?
the main propulsion turbine over speed relay force causes a spring
valve latch.
A 11756 Which of the listed conditions would cause the Rise in the gas
thermal expansion valve to open in a refrigeration temperature within the
system? cooling coils
B 11758 Which refrigerant listed below is suitable to R-11

different mechanical refrigeration applications of a
reciprocating, centrifugal or rotary compressor?
D 11759 While standing watch in the engine room, you gasketed joints
suspect an air leak while checking a low pressure
distilling plant. Which of the following should be
checked as a possible cause of the air leak?
B 11760 Why will a turbocharged diesel engine produce Exhaust energy would
black smoke if excessive additional load is applied draw excess air.
too quickly?
B 11762 A common secondary refrigerant used in air R-123

conditioning systems aboard ship is __________.
oxygen scavenging
chemicals
B 11767 A sudden increase in lube oil pressure to the main a leak in the gravity
turbine would indicate __________. tank
B 11769 Air from the after-condenser of the air ejector is led intercondenser
to the ________________.
B 11771 An obstructed expansion valve may be indicated by a higher than normal
an incompletely cooled evaporator and discharge pressure
__________.
C 11772 Axial movement in a gear-type flexible coupling is flexible "I beam"
provided for by __________. construction
B 11773 Bolts fitted through flange type couplings forced inboard stern tube
integral with the shaft ection are used to connect couplings

must __________.
A 11775 Considering equal capacities, which refrigeration Ammonia
system can employ the smallest compressor?
C 11777 During normal operation of a main propulsion 60░F
bearings should be maintained at approximatelly
__________.
system to bring about near perfect combustion
D 11780 Fuel injector nozzles are usually of the multi-orifice type of piston rings
type with the number and placement of the holes
arranged according to the __________.
__________.
C 11782 If a centrifugal pump is driven by a constant speed excessive pump
electric motor and produces a discharge pressure speed
less than designed, the cause is probably
__________.
D 11783 If a ship is to be laid up for an indefinite period, the left filled with saltwater
saltwater side of the main condenser should be with the sea valves
__________. closed

__________.
D 11785 If the distilling plant first stage absolute pressure is loss of the distillate
higher than normal, while the second stage loop seal between the
absolute pressure remains satisfactory, the stages
probable fault is due to __________.
for a __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
C 11793 In a compression refrigeration cycle, the evaporator
temperature of the liquid refrigerant experiences its
greatest decrease in the __________.
move __________.
A 11795 In a refrigeration system, the component installed evaporator
downstream of the thermal expansion valve is
called the __________.
D 11796 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 burner front
CFR), the normal operating pressure of a water-
tube boiler must be stamped on the __________.

D 11798 In the refrigeration system, a shortage of refrigerant the compressor short
is indicated by __________. cycling on high
pressure cut out
switch
B 11799 It is by this instrument that directly controls the Flame eye
normal automatic start and stop of a marine boiler
oil firing system.
__________. gas
C 11801 Modern marine diesel engines equipped with entirely constant
mechanical fuel injection operate on a combustion pressure
phase within the cycle which is __________.
A 11802 On a turbocharged, medium-speed, diesel engine, engine is hard to start

which of the following problems is an indication of a
restricted air intake passage?
__________.
A 11804 Prior to engaging the turning gear, precautions shut off the starting air
should be taken to_. supply and open the
indicator cocks
C 11805 Refrigerant entering the compressor of a Sub-cooled liquid

refrigeration system should be in which of the
A 11807 Supply pressure to the main lube oil header of a the result of the height
gravity feed lube oil system is __________. of the gravity tank
above the manifold
C 11808 The baffle plate found in a hydraulic system reduce turbulence at

reservoir serves to _______________ the pump suction
B 11809 The consistent burning of fuel oil with a high sulfur clogged fuel injection
content in a diesel engine will result in pumps
__________.
B 11810 The distillate produced by a flash evaporator has a direct distillate to the
salinity of 0.21 grains per gallon, with a feed water bilge
temperature entering the first-stage of the
evaporator at 170°F. Under these conditions the
three-way solenoid valve will __________.
__________.
minimum number of
nozzles required to
speed
A 11814 The movement of steam piping, as a result of expansion joints

changes in temperature, is compensated for by the
use of __________.
B 11815 The pressure gauge of a steam boiler reads 98.5 6.70 kg/cm2
psi. What is equivalent pressure in metric system?

engine exhaust valve is to __________. I. seat
the valve quickly II. break up seat deposits
D 11818 The starting air rotates a diesel engine at the the overspeed trip
D 11819 The turbo generator steam stop is located between provide for easier
valve to __________.
A 11820 To add refrigerant to the low side of an air suction service valve
conditioning system, the refrigerant should be as a vapor
introduced through the __________.
A 11821 To thoroughly pump out the bilges using a pump must always be
horizontally mounted centrifugal pump, the primed
__________.
B 11822 Using a cooling water temperature of 225°F reduce the probability

(107.2°C), instead of 180°F (82.2°C) in an auxiliary of scale formation in
diesel engine, will __________. the jacket cooling
passages
B 11823 What characteristic can be applied to Refrigerant It is corrosive.

134a when compared to R-12?
B 11824 What is the main difference between the propeller Volute in the
and centrifugal pump? centrifugal pump
A 11825 What type of piston is commonly used for two cycle a cross-head type
engines?
a steering system, the __________. sluggishly
C 11827 When main condenser tubes are rolled into both a bellows tube sheet
tube sheets, the effects due to differential
expansion rates are minimized by the use of
__________.
C 11828 When starting a diesel engine at temperatures reduced by increasing
below 70°F, the frictional resistance to turning will lube oil pressure
be __________.
fuel oil atomizer?
A 11831 Which of the devices listed is used to limit frosting Back pressure control
of evaporator coils on multiple box installations valve
served by one compressor?
liner? cylinder
diesel engine?
C 11834 Which of the following statements describes how Through the outer
the fuel oil enters the whirling chambers of the barrel tube.
sprayer plates used in a auxiliary boiler return flow
fuel oil system?
D 11835 Which of the following statements represents the To allow access into
primary function of handholes used on a boiler? the steam and water
drum.
C 11836 Which of the listed conditions will result in the Supplying high
failure of an auxiliary diesel engine to shut down? temperature inlet air.

B 11838 Which refrigerant listed below is suitable for R-11

different applications of a reciprocating, a
centrifugal, or a rotary compressor?
D 11840 why should the main steam stop valve of an to check the valve
auxiliary boiler be eased off its seat and then lightly packing
closed before lighting off?
C 11841 A body having identical properties all over is called: Elastic
B 11842 A common method of preheating main turbine lube run both the lube oil
oil prior to rolling over the main unit would be to pumps simultaneously
________.
oxygen scavenging
chemicals
B 11847 A sudden increase in lube oil pressure to the main a leak in the gravity
turbine would indicate __________. tank
B 11848 According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) a The amount of heat
'oil fuel unit' is correctly described by which of the released by burning a
following statements? 'unit' amount of fuel
oil.
D 11849 Air for combustion is bypassed around the boiler air soot blowers are
heater when the __________. operating
B 11851 An obstructed expansion valve may be indicated by a higher than normal
an incompletely cooled evaporator and discharge pressure
__________.
C 11852 Axial movement in a gear-type flexible coupling is each gear sliding on
provided for by __________. its shaft between
retaining collars
D 11853 Boilers equipped with steam atomizers can operate steam maintains the
over a wide load range without cutting burners in oil at the fire point
and out because __________. temperature
A 11854 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) regarding the hydrostatic test
hydrostatic testing of main steam piping state that shall be applied from
__________. the boiler drum to the
throttle valve
A 11855 Considering equal capacities, which refrigeration Ammonia

system can employ the smallest compressor?
B 11857 During maneuvering operations for a direct Flywheel inertia
reversing large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel
engine, which of the following actions is used to
stop the shaft from turning prior to changing the
engine rotation for a vessel with moderate
headway?

A 11859 Find the volume of a given cylinder and its content 9.145 MT
in metric ton of fuel oil whose specific gravity is
0.96 ?
__________.
D 11862 If a centrifugal pump is being driven by a steam slow down
turbine and the discharge valve is closed off, the
pump will __________.
__________. closed
__________.
D 11865 If the distilling plant first stage absolute pressure is loss of the distillate
higher than normal, while the second stage loop seal between the
absolute pressure remains satisfactory, the stages
probable fault is due to __________.
for a __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 11872 If you hear a 'crackling' sound while standing watch insufficient packing
in the engine room coming from a centrifugal pump
casing within a general service system, the most
probable cause of the noise would be __________.
C 11873 In a compression refrigeration cycle, the evaporator

temperature of the liquid refrigerant experiences its
greatest decrease in the __________.
move __________.
B 11875 In a refrigeration system, the bulb for the thermal in the middle of the
expansion valve is always located __________. evaporator coils
B 11877 In main propulsion systems, which metal is used in Aluminum-bronze

the construction of the shafts for a main reduction
gear unit?
D 11878 In the refrigeration system, a shortage of refrigerant the compressor short
is indicated by __________. cycling on high
pressure cut out
switch
A 11879 It is a series of events whicha are repeated in cycle
regular order in the operation of an engine
__________. gas

__________.
A 11884 Prior to engaging the turning gear, precautions shut off the starting air
should be taken to_. supply and open the
indicator cocks
B 11885 Refillable tanks used to ship CFC and HCFC the United States
refrigerants or used to recover these refrigerants Coast Guard
must meet the standards of __________.
B 11886 Shrouding, with regards to steam turbines, is rolled roots

to the curvature of the blade ends and fitted to the
blade __________.
A 11887 Supply pressure to the main lube oil header of a the result of the height
above the manifold
B 11888 The back pressure regulating valve used in a maintain a constant

refrigeration system serves to __________. pressure in the suction
line heat exchanger
C 11889 The conical steel or composition cone installed on Reduces turbidness
a propeller, known as a fairwater cone, provides
which of the following benefits?
B 11890 The distillate produced by a flash evaporator has a direct distillate to the
salinity of 0.21 grains per gallon, with a feed water bilge
temperature entering the first-stage of the
evaporator at 170°F. Under these conditions the
three-way solenoid valve will __________.
__________.
B 11893 The main propulsion turbine can be damaged by operating at slow
__________. speeds
A 11894 The movement of steam piping, as a result of expansion joints

changes in temperature, is compensated for by the
use of __________.
D 11895 The pressure drop that occurs across both the reversing blades
moving and fixed blades of a reaction turbine is the causing a velocity
result of the __________. drop with resultant
pressure drop
B 11896 The purpose of an intercooler installed on a high reduce the inlet air
pressure starting air compressor is to suction pressure drop
___________.
D 11898 The starting air rotates a diesel engine at the the overspeed trip
C 11899 The turbine of a turbo-electric drive should be closing the main
secured by __________. steam stops
A 11900 To add refrigerant to the low side of an air suction service valve
conditioning system, the refrigerant should be as a vapor
introduced through the __________.
C 11901 To test the operation of the flame failure switch of de-energize the high
an operating automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you voltage ignition system
should __________.
passages
C 11903 What changes in valve timing will tend to increase Retard the intake
the cooling effect on the exhaust valve in a four- valve opening and
stroke cycle turbocharged diesel engine? advance the exhaust
valve closing period.
A 11904 What is the main constituent in fuel oil which Hydrocarbons
determines its heat value?
B 11905 What type of marine engine has a fuel nozzle and Horizontal
combustion chamber located between two pistons reciprocating
in a common cylinder liner?
B 11906 When air at a given temperature, contains the superheated
maximum amount of moisture for that temperature,
the air is said to be __________.
__________.
C 11908 When standing watch at sea, steaming full ahead, Low fuel oil
reducing the boiler forced draft pressure would also temperature.
have a tendency to correct which discrepancy?
A 11910 Which following condition could occur if the distilled It is possible to lose
water tank level indicator has been giving an vacuum if the level
erroneously high reading? drops below the
make-up feed piping
connection.
C 11911 Which of the devices listed is used to keep Saltwater cooler

overheated condensate from flowing to the
deaerating feed tank?
D 11912 Which of the following conditions will cause only Loss of the forced
one of the burner solenoid valves to close on an draft fan
automatically fired, two burner unit, auxiliary
boiler?
C 11913 Which of the following problems can cause an Faulty turbocharger
above normal air temperature to develop in the turbine diffuser ring
intake manifold of a turbocharged and after cooled
diesel engine?
fuel oil system?
drum.
C 11917 Which of the listed tubes provides circulation to the Water screen tubes
water wall tubes?
A 11918 Which refrigerant is considered safe, economical R-12
and ideal for shipboard application?
C 11920 Why should the main steam stop valve of an To examine the valve
auxiliary boiler be eased off its seat and then gently stem for scars or
closed before lighting off? nicks.
C 11921 A 'Blotter test' is a test performed on the lube oil of the specific gravity of
a diesel engine which can determine __________. the oil
________.
A 11923 A diesel engine may be hard to start if the air intake is restricted
__________.
B 11925 A major difference between two-element and three steam flow to the
element feedwater regulator control systems is that regulating vave in the
a three-element system will additionallymeasure feedline
and transmit
C 11926 A refrigeration unit will tend to short cycle when under heavy loads
operating __________.
D 11927 A sudden increase in boiler water hardness or a leaking condenser
chloride content could indicate __________. tube
oil.
C 11930 An auxiliary diesel engine turbocharger failure lower exhaust gas
would probably result in____________. temperature
C 11931 An inverted gate valve (stem pointing downward) the gate's full weight is
may be subject to wear sooner than a similar valve upon the stem
installed in the upright position because
__________.
retaining collars
throttle valve
B 11935 Consider as the backbones of a reciprocating cylinder line

engine:
D 11936 Diesel engine lube oil can become contaminated the water produced
as a result of __________. during combustion
headway?
D 11938 Excessive exhaust temperatures in a high injection pressure

two-stroke/cycle diesel engine can be caused by
a/an __________.
D 11939 Find the refrigeration needed to cool 30, 000 lbs. of 1, 398, 000 BTU in 24
lean beef from a temperature of 95ºF to 35ºF in 24 hours
hours. Specific heat of beef above freezing= 0.77
BTU/LBS.
A 11941 High exhaust temperatures from all of the cylinders inoperative

of a turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine turbocharger
can be caused by an __________.
D 11942 If a centrifugal pump is being driven by a steam slow down
turbine and the discharge valve is closed off, the
pump will __________.
__________. closed
C 11944 If it becomes necessary to cutout an individual fuel pump should be

cylinder of a large, low-speed, main propulsion removed and all
diesel engine, the fuel to that cylinder should be connections blanked
secured and its __________. off
D 11945 If the distillate temperature is 150°F and the freshwater tanks

distillate salinity is 0.35 grains per gallon, the three-
way solenoid trip valve should direct the distillate
to the __________.
D 11946 If the rated distillate production of a submerged chemical feed must be
tube type evaporator cannot be maintained with the increased
supplied maximum steam pressure, the evaporator
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
in the engine room coming from a centrifical pump
A 11953 In a common two-part journal bearing: Two or more

circumferential
grooves around the
bearing is preferred to
three groove
lengthwise
C 11954 In a four stroke cycle diesel engine, a four stroke of expels the burned
the piston is required to complete one cycle which gases
must take place in regular order, and the second
stroke indicates:
B 11955 In a refrigeration system, the bulb for the thermal in the middle of the
expansion valve is always located __________. evaporator coils


gear unit?
A 11958 In the refrigeration cycle, the low pressure side in the outlet of the
the system is located from expansion valve to the
sunction of the
compressor
B 11959 It is a part of the oil fuel burner system where in its engine fuel system
purpose is to deliver fuel oil at high pressure at the
right moment, in the right quantity, to the fuel
injectors.
B 11960 Low stack gas temperature should be avoided to economizer thermal
reduce __________. stress

B 11963 One of the operating conditions sensed by a two- feedwater flow
element feedwater regulator is __________.
D 11964 Priming in a submerged tube evaporator can be low brine density
caused by high water level and __________.
B 11965 Refillable tanks used to ship CFC and HCFC the United States
refrigerants or used to recover these refrigerants Coast Guard
must meet the standards of __________.

blade __________.
B 11967 Supply air pressure to an oilfield supply boat 'P- 15 psi
tank' system should generally not be above
__________.
B 11968 The back pressure regulating valve used in a maintain a constant
refrigeration system serves to __________. pressure in the suction
line heat exchanger
A 11969 The conical steel or composition cone installed on Reduce turbulence

B 11970 The distance piece in a boiler burner register burner throat opening
assembly, provides for adjustment of the to attain the desired
__________. amount of secondary
air flow
C 11971 The fuel oil strainers located in the fuel oil service filter bag type
system of an automatic auxiliary heating boiler are
either the duplex type or the __________.
B 11972 The intake ports of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine camshaft

are opened and closed by the action of the
__________.
__________. speeds
C 11974 The movement of steam piping, as a result of Rigid brackets

changes in temperature, is compensated by the
use of
B 11975 The pressure drop existing across the diaphragm installation of a
of a pressure compounded impulse turbine dummy piston and
necessitates __________. equalizing line to
reduce thrust
pressure starting air compressor is to _______. suction pressure drop
D 11977 The rate of wear on a cylinder liner depends on the quality of air filtration
__________.
D 11978 The start of fuel oil injection into the cylinder of a intake stroke
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine occurs during the
__________.
C 11980 To add refrigerant to the high side of an air discharge service
conditioning system, you should close the king valve as a vapor
valve and introduce the refrigerant through the
__________.
should __________.
passages
B 11986 When air at a given temperature, contains the superheated
maximum amount of moisture for that temperature,
the air is said to be __________.
__________.
A 11988 When standing watch at sea, steaming full ahead, High superheat
B 11989 When using a fuel with a higher than normal sulfur maintain higher than
content in an auxiliary diesel engine, you should normal jacket water
make-up feed piping
connection.

boiler?
B 11993 Which of the following prevents the spray and throat ring
flame from being blown away from the atomizer tip
and cause the first mixing of the fuel oil particle
with the incoming air?
fuel oil system?
drum.
water wall tubes?
A 11998 Which recovery phase will reduce the loss of oil vapor recovery
during the recovery of refrigerants from small
appliances such as a water cooler?
suspect air leaking into a flash type distilling plant.
The most probable cause(s) of the air leak could
D 12000 Why should the main steam stop valve of an To check the valve
auxiliary boiler be eased off its seat and then gently packing.
C 12001 A 'Blotter Test' can be performed on a 'used' lube specific gravity

oil sample of a diesel engine to determine
_____________.
________.
__________.
C 12005 A major difference between the two element and drum water level to the
the three element feedwater regulator control feedwater regulator
systems, is that a three element system will
additionally measure and incorporate the
__________.
C 12006 A refrigeration unit will tend to short cycle when under heavy loads
operating __________.
oil.
C 12010 An auxiliary diesel engine turbocharger failure lower, exhaust gas

would probably result in____________. temperature
C 12011 An inverted gate valve (stem pointing downward) the gate's full weight is
may be subject to wear sooner than a similar valve upon the stem
installed in the upright position because
__________.
throttle valve
D 12015 Connecting rods in a diesel engine are used to engine to the bed
connect the __________.
headway?

a/an __________.
A 12019 Find the fuel consumption in GRMS-BHP/HR 158.82 gms-bhp/hr
whose cons. Per day is 27.10 MT (metric ton) and
actual BHP is 7109.52.
C 12020 Fuel injection systems are designed to primarily create turbulence in
meter fuel, atomize fuel, and __________. the combustion
chamber
A 12022 If a centrifugal pump develops insufficient Replace the rings.

discharge pressure as a result of worn wearing
rings, which of the following corrective actions is
required?
A 12023 If a severe leak develops in the electro-hydraulic Loss of vessel
steering gear, which of the listed conditions could steering
result?
D 12025 If the distillate temperature is 150°F and the freshwater tanks

distillate salinity is 0.35 grains per gallon, the three-
way solenoid trip valve should direct the distillate
to the __________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 12033 In a coil-type forced circulation auxiliary water-tube steam demand

boiler, __________. response is
comparatively rapid
B 12034 In a forced circulation auxiliary boiler, steam is heating coils

formed in the __________.
D 12035 In a refrigeration system, the amount of superheat compressor
absorbed by the refrigerant is adjusted at the
__________.
D 12036 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 at least two fuel
CFR), all vessels having oil fired main propulsion service pumps
boiler(s) must be equipped with __________.

gear unit?
A 12038 In the refrigerating system water enter at 65°C and 23.5
leaves at 85°C. What is the COP?
C 12039 It is a part of a R-22 refrigeration system that Drier element
control the automatic start and stop of the
compressor.
B 12040 Low side passive charging of a refrigeration system warming the service
may be speeded up by __________. cylinder with a torch

cycle which is __________.
C 12042 On a steam vessel, if a centrifugal main feed pump Water level in the DC
were operating at shutoff head with the reheater would
circulating line closed, which of the following decrease.
conditions could occur?
B 12043 One of the operating conditions sensed by a two- feedwater flow
element feedwater regulator is __________.
D 12044 Priming in a submerged tube evaporator can be low brine density
caused by high water level and __________.
C 12045 Reefer thermostatic expansion valve can be head pressure only
adjusted for .
blade __________.
B 12047 Supply air pressure to an oilfield supply boat 'P- 15 psi
tank' system should generally not be above
__________.
D 12048 The axial position of a turbine rotor is normally thrust bearing shoes
adjusted by varying the thickness of the
__________.
C 12049 The conical steel or composition cone installed on Reduces turbidness
B 12050 The distance piece in a boiler burner register diffuser to attain the
assembly, provides for adjustment of the desired amount of
__________. secondary air flow

__________.
__________. speeds
B 12054 The movement of steam piping, as a result of union joints

changes in temperature, is best compensated for
by the use of __________.
reduce thrust
pressure starting air compressor is to _______. suction pressure drop
C 12057 The rate of scale formation in a flash type distilling operating the unit at its
plant is greatly reduced by __________. rated capacity
__________.
C 12060 To add refrigerant to the high side of an air discharge service
conditioning system, you should close the king valve as a vapor
valve and introduce the refrigerant through the
__________.
should __________.
A 12062 Used to designate the combination of all parts Valve gear
which control the admission of the air charge and
discharge of exhaust gases in four stroke engines,
B 12066 When adjusting compressor v-belts make as tight as
possible
D 12067 When machinery spaces are in manned condition I only
while the ship is underway, the officer in charge of
the engineering watch should be redy to _. I.
response for changes of the course of the ship; II.
Attend various main propulsion speeds; III. Use
damage con
B 12068 When standing watch at sea, steaming full ahead, Low superheat
make-up feed piping
connection.

boiler?
D 12073 Which of the following precautions should be taken Reduce engine speed
when cleaning the air filter on a diesel engine to idle before
equipped with a turbocharger? removing the filter.
A 12074 Which of the following statements describes a fuel Injection has a
injection pump marked 'timed for port closing'? constant beginning
and variable ending.
D 12075 Which of the following statements represents the Intercooler, L.P.

path of air flow passing through a typical two stage, cylinder, H.P. cylinder,
low pressure, reciprocating, air compressor? and air cleaner
A 12076 Which of the listed conditions will occur if the The pump capacity will
discharge pressure of a rotary pump is increased be decreased.
from the designed 50 psi to 300 psi, while
maintaining the same RPM?
water wall tubes?
A 12078 Which recovery phase will reduce the loss of oil vapor recovery
during the recovery of refrigerants from small
appliances such as a water cooler?
D 12079 While standing watch in the engine room, you chill shocking is
notice a high reading at a salinity cell located in the necessary to remove
loop seal between two stages of a flash type scale
evaporator. This would indicate __________.
B 12081 A bent axis, variable stroke, axial piston pump piston diameters are
produces a greater capacity than a comparable smaller
tilting box-type axial piston pump, because the
__________.
C 12082 A common method for diesel engine piston cooling splash method
is to deliver oil through the connecting rod into a
void space in the piston head and then allow the
piston motion to distribute the oil to cool the piston
crown and drain the oil back to the crankcase. Thi
__________.
the three element feedwater regulator control feedwater regulator
__________.
D 12086 A refrigeration system is equipped with a the expansion valve
reciprocating compressor and a water cooled overfeeding the
condensing unit. If the system is overcharged, the evaporator
resulting high head pressure will be caused by
__________.
B 12088 According to 46 CFRs, which of the following Flame safeguard

devices is prohibited for use on automatic auxiliary controls.
boilers?
B 12089 Air entering an air-cooled refrigeration system is frosting of the liquid
indicated by __________. line
C 12090 An auxiliary diesel engine may fail to start due to low exhaust back
B 12091 An internal leak in a fuel oil heater can result in water contamination of
__________. the fuel oil
retaining collars
C 12094 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) prohibit which Pipe unions
of the following pipe fittings from being installed in
fuel oil service discharge piping?
D 12097 During maintenance inspections of a fire tube metal deterioration of
auxiliary boiler, you should check for __________. the tubes at the tube
sheet
a/an __________.
D 12099 Find the cylinder oil in grm-bhp/hr. whose 0.501 grms-bhp/hr.
consumption 189.36 litres/day, maximum BHP
8200; specific gravity=.95; ave. rpm= 141.30 and
shop trial rpm=150
chamber
A 12102 If a centrifugal pump develops insufficient Replace the rings.

discharge pressure as a result of worn wearing
rings, which of the following corrective actions is
required?
result?
A 12105 If the distillate temperature from a flash type the distillate may be
evaporator falls below 160°F __________. directed to the storage
tanks

__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 12112 If you hear a 'crackling' sound coming from a salt insufficient speed
water centrifugal pump casing, the most probable
cause of the noise would be __________.

comparatively rapid

D 12115 In a refrigeration system, the amount of superheat compressor
absorbed by the refrigerant is adjusted at the
__________.
B 12116 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 only one positive
CFR), all vessels having oil fired main propulsion displacement type fuel
boiler(s) must be equipped with __________. service pump
C 12117 In large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel top of the ring groove
engines, piston ring groove wear usually occurs at
the __________.
D 12118 In the production of freshwater from seawater evaporation
through a process of heating and cooling, the
cooling phase of production is usually called
__________.
A 12119 It is a measure through which a definite quantity of flow meter
oil will flow out and the duration of the flow can be
timed
B 12120 Low side passive charging of a refrigeration system warming the service
may be speeded up by __________. cylinder with a torch

were operating at shutoff head with the heater would
recirculating line closed, which of the following decrease.
B 12123 One of the operating conditions sensed by a two- feed water flow
element feed water regulator is __________.
A 12124 Primary reason for use of compressor in a vapor to compress

compression system: refrigerant gas
D 12125 Reduction gears on main propulsion turbines are grease cups and
lubricated by: gravity feed lines
C 12126 Shrouding on impulse turbine blading is held in seal welding
place by __________.
C 12127 Superheaters of the convection type are heated by direct contact with
__________. the flame
__________.
A 12129 The conical steel or composition cone installed on Reduce turbulence
air flow

__________.
D 12133 The main propulsion shaft turning gear usually lubricating oil from the
connects to the free end of the high-speed high high-speed pinion can
pressure pinion because the __________. easily supply the
turning gears
B 12134 The movement of steam piping, as a result of union joints

changes in temperature, is best compensated for
by the use of __________.
reduce thrust
C 12136 The purpose of an air compressor unloading device drain water from the
is to __________. air receiver
C 12137 The rate of scale formation in a flash type distilling operating the unit at its
plant is greatly reduced by __________. rated capacity
__________.
B 12139 The tube sheets installed in a fire-tube auxiliary girder stays
boiler are normally connected by __________.
D 12140 To accurately measure the amount of wear on a be sure that the area
high speed pinion journal bearing with a bridge of greatest wear is at
gage, you must __________. 90° to the measuring
pin
B 12141 To test for a suspected large refrigerant leak from a apply liquid ammonia
refrigeration system in an enclosed area, you to the suspected leak
should __________.
A 12142 Upon taking over the watch, while the vessel is at Excessive recirculation
sea speed, you find the following conditions to of condensate.
exist. Which condition should be attended to first Failure to properly
and why should this step be taken? adjust may cause an
increase in condenser
level leading to a
decrease in condenser
vacuum.
A 12143 What causes the possibility of non-atomized fuel thermal expansion of

dripping from the fuel injection nozzles after the volume of fuel in
injection of the fine fuel mist has finished? the pressure piping
A 12144 What is the main cause in a R - 22 mechanical air inclusion

compression refrigerating system onboard if the refrigerating system
discharge pressure is very low?
A 12145 What type of main reduction gear arrangement Locked train
prevents independent axial and rotational
movement of the pinions?
A 12146 When adding oil to a refrigeration system, you must all air is removed from
be certain that __________. the pump and fittings
A 12147 When liquid reaches the compressor of a flooding back

refrigeration system through the suction line, the
condition is called __________.
have a tendency to correct which descrepancy?
D 12150 Which features of a centrifugal pump reduce the Close radial clearance
need for renewing worn impellers and pump between impeller hub
casings? and casing
B 12151 Which of the devices listed is used to engage the Manually operated
main engine turning gear to the high pressure band brake
turbine high-speed pinion?
B 12152 Which of the following conditions should be used to A decrease in the
support the need to change the lube oil when there viscosity of the oil
has been an increase in the neutralization number?
D 12153 Which of the following precautions should be taken Secure the main
prior to lighting off a boiler? steam line drains.
D 12155 Which of the following statements represents the Intercooler, L.P.

path of air flow passing through a typical two stage, cylinder, H.P. cylinder,
low pressure, reciprocating, air compressor? and air cleaner
A 12156 Which of the listed conditions will occur if the The pump capacity will
discharge pressure of a rotary pump is increased be decreased.
from the designed 50 psi to 300 psi, while
maintaining the same RPM?
D 12157 Which of the listed systems would be a potential Galley steam tables
source for the high pressure drain system?
C 12158 Which pump uses propeller to axially accelerate Rotary pump

the liquids?
B 12161 A bent axis, variable stroke, axial piston pump piston diameters are
produces a greater capacity than a comparable smaller
tilting box-type axial piston pump, because the
__________.
A 12162 A common gas dissolved in water contributing to carbon dioxide
the greatest amount of corrosion in a condensate
system is __________.
C 12163 A diesel engine is warmed up and white vapor is excessive cylinder
noted in the exhaust, this could indicate lubrication
__________.
the three element feed water regulator control feed water regulator
__________.
D 12166 A refrigeration system is equipped with a the expansion valve
reciprocating compressor and a water cooled overfeeding the
condensing unit. If the system is overcharged, the evaporator
resulting high head pressure will be caused by
__________.
C 12167 A sudden flame failure in an operating auxiliary dead or malfunctioning
boiler, equipped with an automatic combustion step up transformer
control system and burning light fuel, could be
attributed to a __________.
boilers?
B 12169 Air entering an air-cooled refrigeration system is frosting of the liquid
indicated by __________. line
A 12170 An auxiliary boiler is equipped with a return flow constant fuel supply
fuel atomization system, which uses a/an pressure
__________.
B 12173 Boilers equipped with steam atomized burners can maintains the oil at
be operated without changing burner tips because ignition temperature
steam atomization __________.
C 12174 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit tubular 600 psi
type water gage glasses on auxiliary boilers,
provided the maximum allowable working pressure
does not exceed __________.
C 12176 Diesel engine jacket water is used in the fresh coolant for the
water distillation process as the __________. distillate

sheet
C 12178 Excessive diesel engine cylinder exhaust back slight timing
pressure will be caused by __________. discrepancies
D 12179 Ferrous sulfate tends to go into solution in boiler pure with zero pH
water when the value of the hydrogen ion value
concentration increases. Consequently, the water
in a 900 psi boiler should be __________.
chamber
A 12181 High exhaust temperature and black smoke engine overload
exhausting from an auxiliary diesel engine can be
caused by __________.
A 12182 If a centrifugal pump delivers insufficient discharge Replace the rings
pressure due to worn wearing rings, what
corrective action is called for?
result?
B 12184 If it becomes necessary to clean the spray holes in gasoline
a diesel engine fuel injector, you should use a
suitable size piano wire and __________.
A 12185 If the distillate temperature from a flash type the distillate may be
evaporator falls below 160°F __________. directed to the storage
tanks

supplied maximum steam flow rate, the evaporator
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 12192 If you hear a 'crackling' sound coming from a salt insufficient packing
comparatively rapid

D 12195 In a refrigeration system, the amount of refrigerant the compressor
admitted to the evaporator is directly related to discharge pressure
__________.
the __________.
D 12198 In the production of freshwater from seawater evaporation
through a process of heating and cooling, the
cooling phase of production is usually called
__________.
B 12199 It is a machine or instrument that can be used to bow truster
continue the voyage safety in case the auto pilot of
the electro hydraulic steering gear system on board
fails.
D 12200 Low pressure steam is used to keep air from Direct admission of 35
leaking into turbine casing along the turbine shaft. psi (241.3 kPa)
For this purpose, which of the following steam auxiliary steam
systems is used?
were operating at shutoff head with the heater would
recirculating line closed, which of the following decrease.
A 12203 One of the most effective methods of improving decrease the viscosity
purification in tubular and disk type centrifugal of the oil by heating
purifiers is to __________.
B 12204 Primary function of the thermostat expansion valve: control the super heat
B 12205 Reduction gears on main propulsion turbines are reduce torque

double helical cut to __________.

place by __________.
__________. the flame
__________.
B 12209 The condensers located in the various stages of a distillate
flash evaporator are cooled by __________.
C 12211 The fuel oil strainers in the fuel oil service system Sintered metal type
of an automatically fired auxiliary boiler are
permitted by the Coast Guard Regulations (46
CFR) to be either the simplex type or the
__________.
B 12212 The intake and exhaust valves used in a diesel push rod pressure
engine are returned to their seats by __________.
turning gears
C 12214 The most widely used refrigerant control because hand expansion valve
of its high effeciency and its ready adaptability to
any type of refrigeration application
A 12215 The pressure differential across a diesel engine determine the need for
lube oil system duplex filter should be checked to filter changing
__________.
C 12216 The purpose of an air compressor unloading device drain water from the
is to __________. air receiver
C 12217 The rate of scale formation in a flash distilling plant operating the unit at its
is greatly reduce by ___________ rated capacity
B 12218 The stage condensers in a flash evaporator are distillate

cooled by __________
gage, you must __________. 90░ to the measuring
pin
B 12221 To test for a suspected large refrigerant leak from a apply liquid ammonia
refrigeration system in an enclosed area, you to the suspected leak
should __________.
level leading to a
vacuum.

C 12224 What is the instrument being used to measure the tachometer

performance of an auxiliary circulating pump that
can be read at the control room in an automated
vessel
A 12225 What type of main reduction gear arrangement Locked train
prevents independent axial and rotational
movement of the pinions?
A 12226 When adding oil to a refrigeration system, you must all air is removed from
be certain that __________. the pump and fittings
A 12227 When liquid reaches the compressor of a flooding back

refrigeration system through the suction line, the
condition is called __________.
C 12229 When used with reversing reduction gears, main maintain alignment
propulsion diesel engines should be bolted tight to when the ship's hull is
their foundations with fitted bolts at the output drive working in heavy seas
end and snug bolts with elongated boltholes at the
opposite end. This is done to __________.
D 12230 Which features of a centrifugal pump reduce the Close radial clearance
need for renewing worn impellers and pump between impeller hub
casings? and casing
B 12231 Which of the devices listed is used to engage the Manually operated
main engine turning gear to the high pressure band brake
turbine high-speed pinion?
B 12232 Which of the following conditions should be used to A decrease in the
support the need to change the lube oil when there viscosity of the oil
has been an increase in the neutralization number?
C 12235 Which of the following statements represents the The temperatures at

major difference between a boiler drum and a which they are
header? operated.
D 12236 Which of the listed conditions will occur if a diesel Loss of compression
engine exhaust valve is leaking? for that cylinder
A 12238 Which pump is NOT a positive displacement Centrifugal

pump?
C 12241 A bendix drive starting motor disengages the drive spring force
gear from the flywheel by __________.

system is __________.
__________.
A 12245 A major controlling factor in the location of the the requirement for a
condensate return piping from a heating system gravity return
is/are __________.
D 12246 A refrigeration system contaminated with moisture acid formation

can be affected by __________.
boilers?
B 12249 Air conditioning duct-work begins at the large exhaust chamber
mixing chamber called the __________.
__________.
D 12252 Average condensing pressures of an ammonia 120 and 160 psig
refrigeration system range between __________.
D 12255 Condensate return lines from tank heating coils are atmospheric drain tank
led to the __________.

sheet
D 12259 Ferrous sulfate tends to go into solution in boiler pure with neutral pH
water when the value of the hydrogen ion
concentration increases. Consequently, the boiler
water of a 900 psi plant should be __________.
B 12260 Fuel injection pumps using the port and helix crosshatched design
metering principle requires the use of a
__________.
caused by __________.
C 12262 If a centrifugal main feed pump were operated at A decreased water
shutoff head with the re-circulating line closed, level in the DC heater.
which of the following conditions could occur?
result?
A 12265 If the distillate produced by a flash-type evaporator the temperature of the

is to be used for potable water, what procedure is feed-water entering
essential? the first stage should
be a minimu of 165
degree Fahrenheit

supplied maximum steam flow rate, the evaporator
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 12273 In a coil-type forced circulation auxiliary water-tube steam is recirculated

boiler __________. through heating coils
in the boiler
D 12274 In a flash-type evaporator, an electrical salinity cell distillate outlet from
would be installed in the __________. the distillate cooler
D 12275 In a refrigeration system, the amount of refrigerant the compressor

admitted to the evaporator is directly related to discharge pressure
__________.
the __________.
B 12278 In the prevention of moisture carryover from a properly treat the
marine boiler, one important consideration is to boiler water with
__________. hydrazine
B 12279 It is a device used to that a low pressure must be Pressure control
maintained in the evaporator to permit evaporation switch
of the refrigerants at low temperature:
systems is used?
C 12281 Modern fuel oil temperature control devices are residual fuel oils have
regulated to obtain a desired viscosity rather than a the same viscosity
specific fuel oil temperature because __________. characteristics
regardless of where
they are refined
B 12282 On a ship equipped with a gravity type lube oil All bearing oil
system, which of the conditions listed will occur pressure will be lost.
FIRST if the main lube oil pump discharge pressure
is lost?
B 12284 Pressure in the control tubing of a thermostatic temperature in the box

expansion valve depends upon a direct
relationship with the __________.

place by __________.
__________. the flame
B 12288 The axial position of a turbine rotor is controlled by thrust bearing collar
the thickness of the __________.
B 12289 The condensers located in the various stages of a distillate
flash evaporator are cooled by __________.
air flow
__________.
turning gears
D 12294 The most widely used refrigerant , it is completely sulfur dioxide

safe non-toxic, nonflammable, and von-explosive
lube oil system duplex filter should be checked to filter cleaning
__________.
C 12296 The purpose of an aftercooler is to __________. reduce the
turbocharger operating
temperature
C 12297 The rate of pressure rise in a diesel engine cylinder valve overlap
following fuel injection and ignition, is mainly
influenced by the ___________.
B 12298 The spray holes in diesel engine fuel valves should diesel fuel
be cleaned using carbon solvent and __________.

gage, you must __________. 90░ to the measuring
pin
C 12301 To test an automatic low lube oil pressure trip on actuate the overspeed
an idling turbogenerator and at the same time trip, making a note at
prevent the chance of bearing damage, you should what pressure the oil
__________. is dumped from under
the operating piston
level leading to a
vacuum.

C 12304 What is the highest valve installed at the side of a main feed
vertical auxiliary broiler on board?
D 12305 What type of main bearings are commonly used on Solid roller ball
crankshafts for most propulsion diesel engines? bearings
B 12306 When adding oil to a refrigeration system, the compressor

precautions must be taken to ensure that suction pressure is not
__________. too high
D 12307 When lighting off an auxiliary boiler, which of the Cold fuel oil
problems listed could cause the burners to sputter?
end and snug bolts with elongated boltholes at the
C 12310 Which factor determines the size of the ring dam The viscosity of the
for a fuel oil centrifugal purifier? fuel.
A 12311 Which of the devices listed is used to convert Turbine

thermal energy to useful mechanical work?
C 12312 Which of the following conditions must exist before The firing rate of the
the superheating of saturated steam can occur in a boiler must be
steam propulsion boiler? increased.
D 12314 Which of the following statements defines the term Idler gears reduce
'axial float' in reference to reduction gears? axial loads when
reversing rotation

header? operated.
D 12318 Which pump installation would require an external Main jacket water
source of sealing water? cooling pump
D 12319 While standing watch in the engine room, you hear shaft sleeves
a 'crackling' sound coming from within a salt water
service system centrifugal pump. The most
probable cause for this occurrence would be from
an abnormal condition at the __________.

system is __________.
__________.
A 12325 A major controlling factor in the location of the the requirement for a
condensate return piping from a heating system gravity return
is/are __________.
D 12326 A refrigeration system contaminated with moisture acid formation

can be affected by __________.
C 12328 According to 46 CFR's, steam piping subject to The piping must be
main boiler pressure must be hydrostatically tested tested at a pressure
at specified intervals. Therefore, which of the and temperature
following statements is true? specified by a Coast
Guard marine
inspector.
B 12329 Air conditioning duct-work begins at the large exhaust chamber

mixing chamber called the __________.
__________.
B 12331 An intermediate chamber is used in conjunction pressure relief during
with labyrinth packing on main turbine shaft glands periods of low internal
to provide a __________. vacuum
D 12332 Average condensing pressures of an ammonia 120 and 160 psig

refrigeration system range between __________.
led to the __________.
A 12337 During main engine is running steady. The normal 75 degrees Celsius
auto slow down temperature for "M..E. THRUST
BEARING SEGMENT" is _.
D 12339 Ferrous sulfate tends to go into solution in boiler pure with neutral pH
water when the value of the hydrogen ion
concentration increases. Consequently, the boiler
water of a 900 psi plant should be __________.
__________.
caused by __________.
shutoff head with the recirculating line closed, level in the DC heater.

result?
B 12345 If the discharge valves used in a refrigeration the reeds should be

compressor are leaking badly, __________. reground

maximum jacket water flow rate, the evaporator
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

in the boiler
D 12354 In a flash-type evaporator, an electrical salinity cell distillate outlet from

would be installed in the __________. the distillate cooler
B 12355 In a refrigeration system, silica gel is used in the condenser

__________.
D 12357 In herringbone helical gear sets, the tooth contact is both a sliding and
loading __________. rolling action

B 12359 It is a device used to that a low pressure must be Pressure control
maintained in the evaporator to permit evaporation switch
of the refrigerants at low temperature:
systems is used?
regardless of where
they are refined
is lost?
B 12364 Pressure in the control tubing of a thermostatic temperature in the box

expansion valve depends upon a direct
relationship with the __________.
D 12366 Should the superheater outlet thermometer indicate dirty steam generating
an excessively high temperature on a single tube surfaces
furnace boiler, the cause could be __________.
A 12367 Superheated steam is used in the main propulsion greater heat energy
turbine instead of saturated steam, because per pound of steam
superheateed steam has
A 12369 The concentration of total dissolved solids in the seawater
water of an auxiliary boiler can increase as a result contamination
of __________.
__________.
A 12373 The main propulsion diesel engine jacket water Faulty thermostatic
temperature rises above normal, with the raw bypass valve.
water sea suction and the expansion tank water
level being normal. Which of the following
problems is most likely the cause?
C 12374 The most troublesome corrosive substances in hydrogen sulfide
boiler water are oxygen and __________.
__________.
C 12376 The purpose of an aftercooler is to __________. reduce the
temperature
influenced by the _______.
A 12379 The total static head of a system resisting the discharge liquid level
operation of a centrifugal pump is the difference in and the suction liquid
elevation between the __________. level
D 12380 To absorb the wear resulting from impeller rotation lantern rings
and abrasives in the liquid, a centrifugal pump is
usually fitted with __________.
A 12381 To test an automatic low lube oil pressure trip on secure the steam
an idling turbogenerator and at the same time supply valve to the
prevent the chance of bearing damage, you should throttle valve and
__________. observe the lube oil
pressure reading
when the throttle trips,
while ensuring an
adequate supply of oil
with the hand or
standby pump as the
generator idles to a
stop or drops below 3
psi .
D 12382 Upon taking over the watch while vessel is Auxiliary condenser
operating at sea speed you find the D.C. heater recirculation valve.
level to be dropping slowly. Which components Failure to properly set
should be checked immediately? may prevent proper
flow through the
condensate line.
B 12383 What causes the feedwater which does not flash to gravity syphon effect
vapor in the first stage of a flash evaporator to flow
in the second stage?
C 12384 What is the highest valve installed at the side of a main feed
vertical auxiliary broiler on board?

__________. too high
end and snug bolts with elongated bolt holes at the

C 12392 Which of the following conditions must be carried The firing rate of the
out before the superheating of saturated steam can boiler must be
occur in a boiler? increased.
B 12393 Which of the following precautions should be Cool the feed water
observed when adding treatment chemicals to the before it enters the
boiler compound tank? tank.
D 12394 Which of the following statements defines the term The gears are not
'axial float' in reference to reduction gears? subject to excessive
tooth loads due to
mismatching of the
journal bearing halves.

header? operated.
C 12397 Which of the listed systems related to an Deaerating tank low
engineer's signal alarm panel is required to be level
indicated by a continuously illuminated light while in
operation?
D 12398 Which pump installation would require an external Main jacket water
source of sealing water? cooling pump
C 12399 While standing watch in the engine room, which of Decrease the steam
the following actions should be taken to reestablish pressure to the air
a 'blown' air ejector loop seal? ejector nozzles.
B 12400 Why should the fuel oil be re-circulated before To allow the fuel
lighting off a cold boiler? strainers to thoroughly
clean the fuel.
C 12402 A common cause of the babbitt linings cracking in a prolonged operation at

turbine journal bearing is from __________. low speed
C 12403 A diesel engine is turned at normal cranking speed, low lube oil
but fails to fire. This can occur from __________. temperature
D 12404 A four-stroke eight cylinder in-line medium speed the exhaust stroke
If #2 piston is at TDC and in the firing position, #4
piston is on __________.
C 12405 A main propulsion diesel engine is normally shut shutting off the air
down by __________. supply
C 12406 A refrigeration system compressor crankcase is a shortage of
sweating or unusually cold. This is an indication of refrigerant in the
__________. system
D 12407 A sudden drop in diesel engine cylinder a leaking fuel injector
compression pressure can be caused by nozzle
__________.
C 12408 According to 46 CFR's, all oil-fired main propulsion controlled
boilers with automatic burner safety control desuperheaters
systems must be provided with __________.
C 12409 Air compressors are machine that take air at: Gage pressure and
discharge it
D 12410 An auxiliary boiler equipped with a return flow fuel constant fuel
atomization system, has a __________. combustion rate
D 12412 Auxilliary boilers can ba clasified as: fire tube boilers
A 12413 Boiler water samples should be circulated through this prevents the boiler
a cooling coil prior to analysis because water from flashing
__________. into steam as the
sample is collected
C 12414 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit the use Incandescent glow
of which of the following fuel oil ignition methods on plug
automatic auxiliary boilers?
led to the __________.
C 12416 Diesel engine jacket water is used in distilling units distillate cooler
in the____________.
A 12417 During main engine is running steady. The normal 75 degrees Celsius
auto slow down temperature for "M..E. THRUST
BEARING SEGMENT" is _.
A 12418 Excessive diesel engine back pressure may be an carbon buildup in the
indication of __________. exhaust manifold
A 12419 Feedwater supplied to a flash type distilling plant pressure being lower
will flash to vapor in the first-stage due to the flash than the saturation
chamber __________. pressure
corresponding to the
feedwater temperature
__________.
exhausting form an auxiliary diesel engine can be
caused by
shutoff head with the recirculating line closed, level in the DC heater.
C 12423 If a service air compressor failed to unload, the compressor would

___________ dangerously
overspeed
D 12424 If increasing the cooling water flow to a a high level of freon in
refrigeration condenser fails to lower the condenser the reciever
pressure, the probable cause may be due to
_______.
B 12425 If the discharge valves used in a refrigeration the reeds should be
compressor are leaking badly, __________. reground

__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

in the boiler
D 12434 In a flash-type evaporator equipped with an air first-stage flash

ejector assembly, the air and noncondensible chamber
gases are drawn off directly from the
______________
B 12435 In a refrigeration system, silica gel is used in the condenser
__________.

D 12439 It is a device for determining engine horsepower by bridge gauge
the mechanical method measuring it directly at the
shaft
B 12440 Low cylinder compression with high exhaust early injection timing
temperature may indicate_____________.
regardless of where
they are refined
is lost?
C 12443 One of the most common methods in preventing a non-floating pin

diesel engine piston pin from contacting the
cylinder wall is by the use of __________.
D 12444 Precombustion chambers, and energy cells in high- firing pressure
speed, small bore diesel engines all serve to
increase ____________.
D 12445 Reduction gears for main propulsion turbines are grease cups and
lubricated by __________. gravity feed lines
C 12447 Superheated steam is provided to operate the main I only

steam turbine instead of saturated steam due to its
__________.
I. higher thermal energy per pound

II. lesser erosive action on turbine blading
of __________.
C 12450 The disk stack and tubular shaft used in a lube oil the use of an acme
centrifugal purifier, is forced to rotate at bowl speed thread screw
by __________.
C 12451 The fuel oil meter in the fuel oil service system transferring fuel from
should be bypassed when __________. storage to settler tank
to avoid erroneous
fuel consumption
readings
B 12452 The intake air ducting to a diesel engine should not flammable vapors will
draw from an area on deck where flammable accelerate corrosion of
vapors released from tanks are present, because the turbocharger
__________.
__________.
C 12456 The purpose of an after cooler is to __________. reduce the
temperature
influenced by the _______.
A 12459 The total static head of a system resisting the discharge liquid level
operation of a centrifugal pump is the difference in and the suction liquid
elevation between the __________. level
D 12460 To absorb the wear resulting from impeller rotation lantern rings
and abrasives in the liquid, a centrifugal pump is
usually fitted with __________.
C 12461 To test an automatic low lube oil pressure trip on actuate the overspeed
an idling turbogenerator and at the same time trip, making a note at
prevent the chance of bearing damage, you should what pressure the oil
__________. is dumped from under
the operating piston
D 12462 Upon taking over the watch while vessel is Auxiliary condenser
operating at sea speed you find the D.C. heater recirculation valve.
level to be dropping slowly. Which components Failure to properly set
should be checked immediately? may prevent proper
flow through the
condensate line.
B 12463 What causes sweating of an R-12 compressor Shortage of refrigerant

crankcase:
A 12464 What is the greatest factors that affects the flow Temperature
rate of lubricating oils and fuel oils?

__________. too high
A 12469 When used in conjunction with a turbocharger, the increase the density of
main function of an aftercooler is to __________. the cylinder air charge

C 12472 Which of the following conditions must be carried The firing rate of the
out before the superheating of saturated steam can boiler must be
occur in a boiler? increased.
B 12473 Which of the following precautions should be Cool the feedwater

tooth loads due to
mismatching of the
C 12475 Which of the following statements represents the Packed stuffing box
main difference between a stuffing box gland and a glands are subject to
mechanical seal for sealing the shaft of a wear, but mechanical
centrifugal pump? seals are not.
B 12476 Which of the listed conditions will cause the feed Gravity siphon effect
water, that has not flashed to vapor in the first-
stage of a flash evaporator, to flow into the second-
stage?
C 12477 Which of the listed systems related to an Deaerating tank low
engineer's signal alarm panel is required to be level
indicated by a continuously illuminated light while in
operation?
B 12478 Which procedure should be followed to dry out the Place trays of silica
fireside of a boiler after water washing? gel in the furnace.
D 12479 While standing watch in the engine room, irregular erratic water flow
feeding or surging of the feedwater supply to a through the air eductor
flash evaporator may be attributed to __________.
B 12480 Why should the fuel oil be recirculated before To allow the fuel
clean the fuel.
C 12481 A basic comparison can be made between a low main tube bank
pressure evaporator operation and a main
condenser with regards to the removal of non-
condensable gases. The vacuum drag line for the
main condenser is specifically connected in which
area?

turbine journal bearing is from ________. low speed
piston is on ______.
C 12486 A refrigeration system compressor crankcase is a shortage of
sweating or unusually cold. This is an indication of refrigerant in the
__________. system
__________.
C 12488 According to 46 CFR, which of the following Expansion joints or
statements is true concerning safety and relief flexible pipe
valve escape piping? connections are
prohibited.
A 12489 Air compressors are equipped with unloading removing all but the
systems for the purpose of __________. frictional load during
starting
D 12492 Auxiliary steam at full operating pressure is turbo generators

supplied from the boiler directly to the __________.
A 12493 Boiler water samples should be circulated through this keeps the water
a cooling coil prior to analysis because from flashing into
__________. steam as it is drawn
from the higher
to the lower pressure
of the fireroom
B 12495 Condensate pumps have distinctly noticeable speed-limiting
characteristics and can usually be recognized by governors and closed
their __________. impellers
A 12496 Diesel engine injection lag is caused by compressibility of the
__________. fuel
A 12497 During initial starting of the standby turbine-driven Pump discharge check
feed pump, which of the listed valves should valve
remain closed?
A 12499 Feedwater supplied to a flash type distilling plant pressure being lower
will flash to vapor in the first-stage due to the flash than the saturation
chamber __________. pressure
C 12500 Fuel droplets injected into a diesel engine cylinder prolong the ignition
must have adequate penetration to __________. delay period
C 12501 High exhaust back pressure will result in an turbocharger efficiency

D 12502 If a centrifugal boiler feed pump operating with a excessive suction
positive suction head vibrates, or becomes noisy, pressure
the cause could be __________.
A 12503 If a sample of engine lube oil indicates excessive changed
fuel dilution, the lube oil should be __________.
D 12504 If increasing the cooling water flow to a a high level of freon in
refrigeration condenser fails to lower the condenser the reciever
pressure, the probable cause may be due to
_______.
A 12505 If the discharge valves on a refrigeration run continuously
compressor are leaking slightly, the compressor will
__________.
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 12513 In a coil-type auxiliary water-tube circulation boiler unevaporated feed

__________. water collects in the
bottom of the flash
chamber
C 12514 In a flash type evaporator, all saltwater headers are saltwater heater shell
vented through individual vent cocks to the
__________.
C 12515 In a refrigeration system, once the compound gage open the discharge
manifold lines are attached to the service valve service port by
connections, you should ascertain that the valves closing the service
on the gage manifold are closed, and then valve
__________.
C 12516 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 They must be fitted
CFR) regarding internal combustion engine with a backfire flame
exhaust manifold installations, which of the arrester constructed
following statements is true? in accordance with the
specification
regulations.
B 12518 In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, petroleum crystals

chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants decomposes
and form __________.
C 12519 It is the most serious of the common scale-forming Calcium
slats normally present in feed water:
B 12520 Low cylinder compression with high exhaust early injection timing
temperature may indicate_____________.
C 12521 Modern day boiler automation allows bypassing the 5 seconds
"flame safeguard" system to permit a burner to
have a "trial for ignition" period during burner light-
off. This period may not exceed __________.
B 12522 On a multistage flash-type evaporator, the flash combined as part of

chamber is __________. the salt water feed
heater

increase ________.

__________. I. higher thermal energy per pound
B 12528 The average pressure exerted on a piston during indicated horsepower

each power stroke is termed __________.
of __________.
by __________.
to avoid erroneous
fuel consumption
readings
__________.
__________.
D 12536 The purpose of an accumulator in a hydraulic collect any dirt in the
system is to __________ system
D 12537 The rate of pressure rise during the period percent of CO2
following initial fuel ignition in a diesel engine, is
influenced chiefly by the __________.
D 12538 The splits located in the halves of main reduction oil loss
gear bearings are aligned at an angle to the
horizontal in order to resist __________.
D 12539 The total starting air capacity required for reversible six consecutive starts
main engines is to be sufficient for a least
__________.
C 12540 To "verify" the position of a fully opened manual in the open direction
valve in an operating system, the operator should until the valve is
operate the valve handwheel: backseated one-half
turn
an idling turbogenerator and at the same time supply valve to the
pressure reading
while ensuring an
with the hand or
standby pump as the
psi .
D 12542 Upon taking over the watch and the vessel is Verify that the main
operating at sea speed, you find the D.C. heater and auxiliary
water level to be dropping very slowly. Which of the condenser hotwell
following would you check to monitor this levels are normal.
condition?
B 12543 What causes excessive wear on a centrifugal pump Cause severe
stuffing box shaft sleeve? vibration when the
pump is operating
B 12544 What is the greatest care that should be taken drain all water in the
guard against hammer in steam piping? pipe before steam is
admitted
A 12545 What type of gasket is used on high pressure metallic
steam flange joints?
__________. too high
C 12547 When it is necessary to repair a refrigeration dehydrated

system using R-134A and the system will be open
for more than a few minutes, the open ends of the
system should be __________.
main function of an aftercooler is to __________. the cylinder air charge
C 12550 Which diesel engine cylinder has internal cooling Internally linned liner
water passages?
C 12551 Which of the devices listed is used to convert Nozzle diaphragms
thermal energy into rotor kinetic energy in a
reaction turbine?
C 12552 Which of the following conditions may exist if you Journal bearing
detect an excessive amount of metal particles on a damage.
main engine lube oil strainer magnet?
B 12553 Which of the following precautions should be Cool the feedwater
tooth loads due to
mismatching of the
C 12555 Which of the following statements represents the Packed stuffing box
main difference between a stuffing box gland and a glands are subject to
mechanical seal for sealing the shaft of a wear, but mechanical
centrifugal pump? seals are not.
B 12556 Which of the listed conditions will cause the feed Gravity siphon effect
water, that has not flashed to vapor in the first-
stage of a flash evaporator, to flow into the second-
stage?
C 12557 Which of the listed substances is used as an Ethylene glycol
absorbing agent in the shipboard dehydration of
refrigeration systems?
feeding or surging of the feedwater supply to a through the air eductor
B 12560 Why should the fuel oil be recirculated before To allow the fuel
clean the fuel.
condenser with regards to the removal of
noncondensable gases. The vacuum drag line for
the main condenser is specifically connected in
which area?

turbine journal bearing is from ________. low speed
D 12566 A refrigeration compressor used in a multi-box 100%
refrigeration system, is designed with six of its eight
cylinders able to be controlled for variable load
conditions. If all of the reefer boxes have just
recently been activated, what percentage of the
tota

__________.
statements is true concerning safety and relief flexible pipe
prohibited.
A 12569 Air compressors are equipped with unloading removing all but the
systems for the purpose of __________. frictional load during
starting
B 12571 An intermediate chamber is used in conjuncion with leak-off during periods
labyrinth packing on a compound turbine for of internal vacuum
sealing steam
D 12572 Auxiliary steam at full operating pressure is turbogenerator
supplied directly from the boiler to the __________.
A 12573 Boiler water samples should be circulated through this keeps the water
a cooling coil prior to analysis because from flashing into
__________. steam as it is drawn
from the higher
to the lower pressure
of the fireroom
__________. fuel
remain closed?
B 12579 Feedwater is deaerated to prevent __________. cavitation in the feed
pump

D 12582 If a centrifugal boiler feed pump operating with a excessive suction
positive suction head vibrates, or becomes noisy, pressure
the cause could be __________.
B 12584 If fuel oil were being discharged from the waste remove the discharge
water outlet of a fuel oil disk type centrifuge, ring
operated as a separator, you should __________.

compressor are leaking slightly, the compressor will
__________.
B 12586 If the pump in a hydraulic system produces a low internal system fluid
rumbling noise while in operation, this is a probable leakage
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 12592 If you hear a 'crackling' noise while standing watch insufficient speed
in the engine room coming from a centrifugal pump
within a general service system, the most probable
cause of the problem would be __________.
A 12593 In a coil-type auxiliary water-tube circulation boiler unevaporated

__________. feedwater collects in
the bottom of the flash
chamber
__________.
C 12595 In a refrigeration system, once the compound gage open the discharge
manifold lines are attached to the service valve service port by
connections, you should ascertain that the valves closing the service
on the gage manifold are closed, and then valve
__________.
specification
regulations.
D 12597 In heat exchangers, seawater pressure should be eliminate scaling

maintained lower than freshwater pressure to problems on the
__________. saltwater side
B 12598 In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, petroleum crystals
chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants decomposes
and form __________.
C 12599 It expands the high pressure liquid to a mixture of condenser
low pressure liquid and gas particles
B 12600 Low cylinder compression pressure and a high early fuel injection
exhaust temperature may indicate __________. timing
off. This period may not exceed ______.
B 12602 On a multistage flash-type evaporator, the flash combined as part of
chamber is __________. the salt water feed
heater

increase ________.
C 12606 Should one boiler on a two boiler vessel suffer only if the vessel's
serious tube damage, the Officer-in-Charge, Certificate of
Marine Inspection may issue a permit (Form CG- Inspection is valid and
948) to proceed to another port for repair has not expired
__________.
__________. I. higher thermal energy per pound

of __________.
by __________.
to avoid erroneous
fuel consumption
readings
__________.
C 12613 The main operating characteristic of diesel engines method of supplying

which distinguishes them from other internal air
combustion engines is the __________.
D 12614 The most severe cavitation erosion occurring on throughout the lower
the waterside of diesel engine wet cylinder liners one-half of the liner
__________.
B 12616 The purpose of a thrust bearing, mounted between dampen torsional
the engine and the propeller of a steam plant vibrations
power train, is to __________.
__________.
C 12620 To "verify" the position of a fully opened manual in the open direction
valve in an operating system, the operator should until the valve is
operate the valve handwheel: backseated one-half
turn
C 12621 To test an automatic low lube oil pressure trip on actuate the over
an idling turbo generator and at the same time speed trip, making a
prevent the chance of bearing damage, you should note at what pressure
__________. the oil is dumped from
under the operating
piston
C 12622 Upon assuming the watch on a steam ship while Incorrect line-up of
cargo operations are in progress with the main lube oil service pump
engine and reduction gear secured, you notice a bypass system.
very large increase in the reduction gear lube oil
sump level from previous log book entries. What
would be the m
B 12623 What causes diesel fuel to be ignited in the cylinder Spark plug
of an operating diesel engine?
B 12624 What is the greatest care that should be taken drain all water in the
guard against hammer in steam piping? pipe before steam is
admitted
B 12625 What type of gasket is used a freon-12 machine? ordinary
A 12626 When accumulated carbon at the air inlet ports of a entering the cylinder
two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is being removed,
you should take care to avoid carbon __________.
C 12627 When it is necessary to repair a refrigeration dehydrated

system using R-134A and the system will be open
for more than a few minutes, the open ends of the
system should be __________.
B 12628 When standing watch at sea, steaming full ahead, Increase DC heater
adding make-up feedwater would also have a pressure.
tendency to change which of the following
parameters?
main function of an after cooler is to __________. the cylinder air charge
B 12630 Which diesel engine component has oil grooves? Pistons

C 12631 Which of the devices listed is used to convert Nozzle diaphrams
reaction turbine?
D 12633 Which of the following precautions must be taken if The coolant

an electric immersion heater is used to keep the temperature must be
coolant warm in a diesel engine when the engine maintained at 180°F.
is secured?
tooth loads due to
mismatching of the
A 12635 Which of the following statements represents the Converts the steam's
function the nozzle assembly performs in an thermal energy into
impulse turbine? kinetic energy by
increasing its velocity
and directing it against
the rotor blades.
B 12636 Which of the listed conditions will always result in Priming in the boiler.
dissolved oxygen being carried over from the main
condenser?
C 12637 Which of the listed substances is used as an Ethylene glycol
absorbing agent in the shipboard dehydration of
refrigeration systems?
feeding or surging of the feed water supply to a through the air eductor
B 12640 Why should the fuel boil be re-circulate before to allow the fuel
clean the fuel
condenser with regards to the removal of
noncondensable gases. The vacuum drag line for
the main condenser is specifically connected in
which area?
C 12642 A combustion control system, diaphragm-type, air windbox

volume regulator receives its low pressure signal
from the boiler __________.
C 12643 A diesel engine is turned at normal cranking speed low lube oil
and no ignition occurs. This could be the result of temperature
__________.
A 12644 A four-stroke eight cylinder in-line medium speed the exhaust stroke
D 12645 A main propulsion diesel engine is fitted with a 10 mm
pneumatically actuated governor, having an
operating range of 10 to 60 psig. The current fuel
rack setting is 15 mm at 30 psig. If the air pressure
to the governor is increased to 40 psig, the fuel
rack
D 12646 A refrigeration compressor used in a multi-box 100%

refrigeration system, is designed with six of its eight
cylinders able to be controlled for variable load
conditions. If all of the reefer boxes have just
recently been activated, what percentage of the
tota
D 12647 A sudden drop in compression pressure in one a leaking fuel injector

cylinder of a diesel engine can be caused by nozzle
__________.
statements is true concerning main boiler safety flexible pipe
prohibited.
D 12649 Air compressor should be cleaned with? Diesel oil

B 12650 An automatically fired auxiliary boiler with carbon flame failure
deposits formed on its burner electrodes, will
experience __________.
D 12651 An instrument usually used to measure the torque torque meter
on the engine shaft is called;
D 12652 Auxiliary steam at full operating pressure is turbogenerator
supplied directly from the boiler to the __________.
B 12653 Boiler water hardness is increased by __________. zero alkalinity in the

water
D 12654 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit the use self-closing gate
of drain valves for removing water or impurities valves
from diesel engine fuel systems. These valves
must be __________.
__________. fuel
remain closed?
D 12658 Excessive condensate depression will result in increased oxygen
__________. rejected in the
condenser
B 12659 Feedwater is deaerated to prevent __________. cavitation in the feed
pump

C 12662 If a centrifugal bilge pump were continually motor overload would
operated with the discharge valve closed the open
__________.

compressor are leaking badly, the compressor
should __________.
B 12666 If the pump in a hydraulic system produces a low internal system fluid
rumbling noise while in operation, this is a probable leakage
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 12673 In a coil-type auxiliary water-tube circulation boiler unevaporated

__________. feedwater collects in
the bottom of the flash
chamber
__________.
C 12675 In a refrigeration system, if the cooling water to the box temperature
condenser fails, the __________. solenoid valve will
close
specification
regulations.
D 12677 In heat exchangers, seawater pressure should be eliminate scaling

maintained lower than freshwater pressure to problems on the
__________. saltwater side
C 12678 In the Otto cycle, the fuel/air mixture is ignited at At TDC by heat
what point and by what means? generated by
compression.
B 12679 It despenses the heat absorbed from the low compressor
pressure side . It starts from the discharge of the
compressor through the condenser and receiver to
the liquid until th inlet side of the expansion valve
off. This period may not exceed ______.
D 12682 On a medium-speed main propulsion diesel a spindle lubricator
engine, the crankpin or crank journal bearings
receive lubricating oil from __________.
B 12683 One of the most common causes of reduction gear surface fatigue of the
failure is gear wear caused by scoring as a result gears
of __________.
D 12684 Pre-combustion chambers differ from turbulence allow fuel injection
chambers in that pre-combustion chambers directly into the space
__________. above the piston
B 12685 Reduction gear lube oil temperatures for keel lower than raw water
cooler installations are generally __________. cooled installations
__________.
D 12687 Successful combustion inside the cylinders of a fine atomization
diesel engine is dependent upon __________.
of __________.
B 12690 The discharge valves used in a refrigeration the reeds should be
compressor are leaking badly and __________. reground
C 12691 The fuel injection pumps on a diesel engine are camshaft

controlled by a linkage system attached to the
__________.
B 12692 The instrument used to determined the viscosity of Flow meter
the fubricanting oil
D 12695 The presence of sulphur in fuel oil will most likely a decrease in the
cause __________. ability of the oil to be
properly atomized
__________.
B 12700 Thrust clearances indicated on a main propulsion normal clearances for
turbine bearing clearance diagram are operation under
__________. routine steaming
conditions
an idling turbo generator and at the same time supply valve to the
pressure reading
while ensuring an
with the hand or
standby pump as the
psi .
C 12702 Upon assuming in port watch of a tank vessel while Inspect proper line-up
cargo operations are in progress, with the main of lube oil service
engine and reduction gear secured you notice a pump bypass system.
substantial rise in the reduction gear lube oil sump
level. Which components or conditions should be
checked
B 12704 What is the function of the main thrust bearing? Prevents lateral
movement of the slow
speed gear.
D 12705 What type of fuel pump is usually used with a unit reciprocation
type auxilliary boiler?
C 12707 When is the best time to give a boiler a bottom Just before placing it
blow? on the line.
D 12708 When standing watch at sea, steaming full ahead, Decrease DC heater
parameters?
D 12709 When used as a separator, a centrifugal purifier water to contaminate
may lose its seal and cause __________. the lube oil
C 12710 Which device will normally shut down a diesel Speed limiting
engine after it exceeds its maximum speed setting? governor
C 12711 Which of the devices listed is used to convert Nozzle diaphrams

reaction turbine?
B 12713 Which of the following operations will have a direct amount of scavenge
impact on the rate of wear in a cylinder liner air to the cylinder
__________.
tooth loads due to
mismatching of the
the rotor blades.
condenser?
A 12717 Which of the listed substances can be satisfactorily Sludge
removed from diesel fuel by centrifuging?
D 12718 Which problems can occur if the brake band lining The driving engine will
of a wildcat brake becomes excessively worn? overspeed.
D 12719 While standing watch in the engine room, if you gasketed joints
B 12720 Why should the fuel boil be re-circulate before to allow the fuel
clean the fuel
D 12721 A ballast pump, with a capacity of 200 gpm, takes 45.83 long tons
suction on a tank containing 300 long tons of sea
water ballast. How much ballast will remain in the
tank after pumping for one hour?

__________.
rack
C 12726 A refrigerating unit of one ton capacity can move 500 BTU per minute

__________.
A 12728 According to 46 CFR Parts 59 and 35, which of the The OCMI must be
following is true? notified of emergency
repairs to boilers and
unfired pressure
vessels.
D 12729 Air compressor receivers should be 'blown down' at yearly

least __________.
B 12731 an instrument used to measure the contents of the plain and pipe
tank in which it is convenient to use a glass gauge
or sounding rod is
C 12732 Auxiliary exhaust steam can generally be used as a air ejectors
supply for the __________.
water
must be __________.
C 12735 Condensate must be drained periodically from the Second stage cylinder
air compressor receives to prevent: lockup
__________. fuel
D 12737 During initial starting of the standby turbine-driven Turbine exhaust valve
boiler feed pump, which of the listed valves should
remain closed?
condenser
C 12739 Feedwater heaters are used aboard steam vessels increase plant
to reduce thermal shock to the boiler and to mechanical efficiency
__________.
C 12740 Fuel combustion in a diesel engine cylinder should end when fuel
begin just before the piston reaches top dead injection has been
center and should __________. completed
A 12741 High diesel engine cooling water temperatures can air in the cooling
be caused by __________. system
C 12742 If a centrifugal bilge pump were continually motor overload would

operated with the discharge valve closed the open
__________.
B 12743 If a salinity alarm system indicates 2.5 grains per blow down the boilers
gallon at the main condensate pump discharge, and add make up
your first action should be to __________. water

compressor are leaking badly, the compressor
should __________.
B 12746 If the pump for a hydraulic anchor windlass is excessive drive motor
overheating, the cause may be __________. speed
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 12753 In a closed steam and water cycle, which of the Excess steam leaking
conditions listed could prevent main condenser from the turbine
vacuum from reaching the desired level? glands.
__________.
C 12755 In a refrigeration system, if the cooling water to the box temperature
condenser fails, the __________. solenoid valve will
close
C 12756 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 utilize leak proof
CFR) all fuel oil service piping in the vicinity of the gaskets in all joints
burners must __________.
C 12757 In general, diesel engine waste heat boiler cyclone furnace boiler
construction is usually of the _____________. type
compression.
D 12759 Irregular feeding or surging of the feedwater supply erratic water flow
to a low pressure distilling plant may be attributed through the air eductor
to __________.
C 12761 Mist detectors used on large low-speed and fuel oil vapor at the
medium speed main propulsion diesel engines sludge tank vent
monitor and check for the presence of
__________.
of __________.
D 12764 Precombustion chambers differ from turbulence allow fuel injection
chambers in that precombustion chambers directly into the space
__________.
B 12768 The average exhaust temperature of a two-stroke/cycle diesel
two-stroke/cycle diesel engine with a turbine-driven engines have a higher
supercharger is lower than a similar M.E.P. than four-
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine at equal loads stroke/cycle diesel
because __________. engines

of __________.
B 12770 The discharge valves used in a refrigeration the reeds should be
compressor are leaking badly and __________. reground

__________.
B 12772 The instrument that directly controls the normal Flame eye
automatic start and stop of a marine boiler oil firing
system is called .
properly atomized
C 12777 The rate of pressure rise during the period valve overlap
following fuel ignition in a diesel engine is
influenced by the length of the ignition delay period
and the __________.
B 12778 The speed of the turbocharger for a engine speed
four-stroke/cycle diesel engine driving a generator
at constant speed depends on the __________.
D 12779 The total length of stroke in a reciprocating steam increasing or
pump can be adjusted by __________. decreasing the
number of packing
rings around the
piston rod
conditions
D 12781 To successfully reduce an excessively high diesel reduce the engine

engine exhaust gas temperature, you should driven fuel pump outlet
C 12782 Upon assuming in port watch of a tank vessel while Inspect proper line-up
cargo operations are in progress, with the main of lube oil service
engine and reduction gear secured you notice a pump bypass system.
substantial rise in the reduction gear lube oil sump
checked
speed gear.
D 12785 What type of fuel pump is usually used with a unit centrifugal
type auxilliary boiler?
blow? on the line.
parameters?
B 12791 Which of the devices listed is used to compensate Sliding sleeve
for the expansion and minor misalignments
occurring between the main turbines and the
reduction gears?
D 12792 Which of the following conditions may contribute to Poor combustion
the formation of deposits on the blades of the
turbocharger turbine?
__________.
C 12794 Which of the following statements concerning the Reducing station relief
operation of steam pressure reducing valves is valves must be lifted
correct? by hand at least once
a watch.
the rotor blades.
condenser?
D 12798 Which problems can occur if the brake band lining The driving engine will
of a wildcat brake becomes excessively worn? overspeed.
D 12799 While standing watch in the engine room, if you gasketed joints
B 12800 Why should handhole gaskets not be allowed to Water circulation in
leak on an auxiliary boiler? the boiler will be
disrupted.
D 12801 A ballast pump, with a capacity of 200 gpm, takes 45.83 long tons
suction on a tank containing 300 long tons of sea
water ballast. How much ballast will remain in the
tank after pumping for one hour?

__________.
rack
A 12806 A refrigerated container filled with 10,000 lbs. of Do nothing as the

strawberries has been loaded on your ship. The system is operating
set point of the box is 35°F and the interior box correctly.
temperature is 90°F, and after 7 hrs. 37 minutes
the box is lowered to 60°F. Based on the following
infor

__________.
D 12808 According to 46 CFR Part 61, which of the All mountings shall be
following statements is true concerning the opened up and
inspection of water-tube boilers? examined by a Coast
Guard inspector at
eight year intervals
after the initial
inspection.
D 12809 Air compressor receivers should be 'blown down' at yearly

least __________.
D 12811 An instrument used to detect leaks in the thermometer
refrigeration system is________________.
water
must be __________.
C 12815 Condensate must be drained periodically from the second stage cylinder
air compressor receivers to prevent __________. lockup

__________. fuel
remain closed?
condenser
C 12819 Feedwater heaters are used aboard steam vessels increase plant
__________.
D 12821 High diesel engine cooling water temperatures can a worn water pump
B 12822 If a burner were inserted too far into the boiler furnace opening
furnace, it could cause carbon deposits on the
__________.
B 12823 If a salinity alarm system indicates 2.5 grains per blowdown the boilers
A 12824 If fuel injection to a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine cylinder compression

begins earlier than designed, ignition may be pressure may not be
delayed because the __________. high enough
B 12825 If the discharge valve is closed before the drive Centrifugal

motor is stopped, which of the following types of
pumps will most likely be damaged?
B 12826 If the pump for a hydraulic anchor windlass is excessive drive motor
overheating, the cause may be __________. speed
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 12833 In a closed feedwater system, the greatest DC heater
deaeration of condensate occurs in the
__________.
C 12834 In a flash type distilling plant, a screen is fitted over the pump from
the suction connection to the brine overboard cavitating
pump in order to prevent __________.
B 12835 In a refrigeration system, foaming of the crankcase expansion valve to

oil may cause the __________. overfeed
C 12837 In flash-type evaporator, all saltwater heads are saltwater heater shell
vented through individual vent cock to the ______
compression.
to a low pressure distilling plant may be attributed through the air eductor
to __________.
B 12840 Low compressor head pressure in a refrigeration insufficient condenser
system can be caused by __________. cooling water
__________.
of __________.
D 12844 Precombustion chambers differ from turbulence allow fuel injection
chambers in that precombustion chambers directly into the space
C 12846 Shortly after shutting off the fuel to a boiler which is air cock should be
to be secured, the __________. opened
C 12848 The average exhaust temperature of a two-stroke/cycle diesel
D 12849 The concentration of total dissolved solids in the priming and carry-over
water in a boiler could increase as a result of
________________.
A 12850 The discharge rate or capacity of a centrifugal change in the impeller
pump will vary directly as the __________. diameter

__________.
A 12852 The instrument is being used to automatically start Magnetic Valve
the oil firing of an auxiliary boiler if the combustion
chamber reaches the excessive temperature is
called .
C 12853 The main lube oil sump of a main propulsion coated steel plating to
engine should be constructed of __________. reduce corrosion
D 12854 The most serious fireside burning of the boiler combustion gases
superheater tubes is the result of __________. impinging on the tubes
properly atomized
A 12856 The purpose of a three-way, solenoid, dump valve prevent excessively
on an evaporator is to __________. saline distillate from
entering the
freshwater system
and the __________.
D 12859 The total length of stroke in a reciprocating steam increasing or
pump can be adjusted by __________. decreasing the
number of packing
rings around the
piston rod
conditions

C 12862 Upon a vessel's departure from point "A" at 1206, 353.2 miles
the counter reading was 616729. At midnight, the
counter reading was 672889, at which time the
engine speed was increased to 82 RPM, and
remained the same speed until its arrival at point
"B" at 1140 the
C 12863 What causes carbon to adhere to the inside Too much carbon in
surfaces of a fuel oil heater? the fuel
speed gear.
D 12865 What type of fuel pump is usually used with a unit centrifugal
type auxiliary boiler?
B 12866 When a waste heat boiler is installed in the exhaut at high loads to
from a main propuslion diesel engine, the exhaust prevent overheating
gas by pass would be used
blow? on the line.
parameters?
B 12871 Which of the devices listed is used to compensate Sliding sleeve

for the expansion and minor misalignments
occurring between the main turbines and the
reduction gears?
D 12872 Which of the following conditions may cause an Faulty injectors
engine to overspeed on initial startup?
__________.
C 12874 Which of the following statements concerning the Reducing station relief
operation of steam pressure reducing valves is valves must be lifted
correct? by hand at least once
a watch.
B 12875 Which of the following statements represents the Control the amount of
function of the compression rings installed at the lube oil burned in the
top of a diesel engine piston? combustion chamber.
B 12876 Which of the listed conditions is most likely to A high cooling water
cause a crankcase explosion? temperature
B 12878 Which precaution should be observed to prevent Strip all water from the
damage to the fuel oil service pump when warming fuel oil settlers.
up the fuel service system?
D 12879 While standing watch in the engine room you hear shaft sleeves
a 'crackling' sound coming from within a general
probable cause for this occurrence would be due to

disrupted.
A 12881 A ballast pump with a capacity of 200 gpm (757 45.85 (46.5 t metric)
lpm) is used to fill a ballast tank with seawater. If
the pump discharges seawater into the tank for
one hour, how many tons of saltwater ballast have
been taken onboard?
B 12882 A combustion control system diaphragm type air fan discharge
flow transmitter receives its high pressure signal
B 12883 A diesel engine is supercharged in order to lower the no-load
__________. RPMs
C 12884 A four-stroke eight cylinder in-line medium speed the exhaust stroke
C 12885 A main propulsion diesel engine crankshaft bearing pound under load
lacking sufficient 'crush', will __________.
A 12886 A refrigerated container filled with 10,000 lbs. of Do nothing as the

strawberries has been loaded on your ship. The system is operating
set point of the box is 35°F and the interior box correctly.
temperature is 90°F, and after 7 hrs. 37 minutes
the box is lowered to 60°F. Based on the following
infor
D 12887 A sudden decrease in the diesel engine lube oil loss of additives from
viscosity could be an indication of __________. the lube oil
Guard inspector at
after the initial
inspection.
B 12889 Air compressor cylinder unloaders enable the vary their speed
compressor to __________. according to
temperature and load
B 12890 An automatically fired auxiliary boiler is required by low boiler pressure
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) to be shutdown
as a result of __________.
B 12891 An inline engine having a nine inch bore and more incorporate the use of
than eight cylinders will __________. two explosion relief
valves
A 12893 Boiler water hardness in modern high pressure trisodium phosphate
boilers should be kept as close to 'zero' as possible
by chemically treating with __________.
A 12894 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit repairs the chief engineer in
and adjustments to boiler safety valves while an emergency
installed on a main propulsion boiler and may be
made by ________.
C 12895 Condensate must be drained periodically from the second stage cylinder
air compressor receivers to prevent __________. lockup

__________. fuel
remain closed?
C 12898 Excessive condensate depression can result in overheated air
__________. injectors
A 12899 Feed water supplied to a flash type distilling plant flash chamber
will flash to vapor in the first-stage due to pressure being lower
__________. than the saturation
pressure
__________.
B 12903 If a salinity alarm system indicates 2.5 grains per blowdown the boilers

B 12905 If the discharge valve is closed before the drive Centrifugal

motor is stopped, which of the following types of
pumps will most likely be damaged?
B 12906 If the pump for a hydraulic anchor windlass is over increased pump speed
heating, the cause may be __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 12913 In a closed feedwater system, the greatest DC heater
__________.
C 12914 In a flash type distilling plant, a screen is fitted over the pump from
the suction connection to the brine overboard cavitating
pump in order to prevent __________.
B 12915 In a refrigeration system, foaming of the crankcase expansion valve to

oil may cause the __________. overfeed
D 12917 In flash distilling unit, evaporator feed (seawater) vapor feed heater
first absorbs heat in the .
C 12918 In the operation of a two-stage flash-type distilling Condenser circulating
plant, which of the pumps listed should be vented water pump
to the second stage shell in order to remove vapors
from the pump suction?
to a flash evaporator may be attributed to through the air eductor
__________.
B 12920 Low compressor head pressure in a refrigeration insufficient condenser
system can be caused by __________. cooling water
__________.
A 12922 On a main propulsion turbine bearing, the readings oil clearance and
obtained with a bridge gage represent the bearing wear
__________.
D 12923 One of the many troubles occurring with centrifugal air entrained in the
pump shaft packing is the excessive wear on the fluid pumped
rings nearest the packing gland, while the rings
nearest the impeller remain in good condition.
This wear may be caused by __________.
B 12924 Precision engine bearing inserts are manufactured clearance
with a small portion of the bearing ends extending
beyond the bearing housing or caps. This design
provides for positive seating and is commonly
referred to as bearing __________.
B 12925 Reduction gear casings are vented in order to allow windage to exist
__________. for cooling the gears
B 12927 Subtracting the return flow meter reading from the circulated by the
supply flow meter reading on a boiler equipped with system
a return flow fuel oil system, determines the
amount of oil __________.
D 12929 The concentration of total dissolved solids in the priming and carry-over
water in a boiler could increase as a result of
________________.
A 12930 The discharge rate or capacity of a centrifugal change in the impeller
pump will vary directly as the __________. diameter
A 12931 The formula 'Nplan/33,000' is equal to the IHP

__________.
C 12932 The inside diameter of an engine cylinder is called width
the _______________
C 12933 The main lube oil sump of a main propulsion coated steel plating to
engine should be constructed of __________. reduce corrosion
C 12935 The presence of scale in the air ejector first stage air ejector steam
nozzle could cause a decrease in the: supply
A 12936 The purpose of a three-way, solenoid, dump valve prevent excessively
on an evaporator is to __________. saline distillate from
entering the
freshwater system
and the __________.
C 12939 The total heating surface of any steam generating Those parts of a boiler
unit is comprised of which of the listed surfaces? which are exposed on
one side to only the
water being heated
and on the other side
to the combustion
gases, such as the
economizer surfaces.
B 12940 Thrust bearings are installed in main propulsion cancel centrifugal

turbines to __________. thrust force
C 12942 Upon a vessel's departure from point "A" at 1206, 353.2 miles
the counter reading was 616729. At midnight, the
counter reading was 672889, at which time the
engine speed was increased to 82 RPM, and
remained the same speed until its arrival at point
"B" at 1140 the
D 12944 What is the function of the aftercoolers installed in Decrease the air
the diesel engine air intake system? density
C 12945 What type of fitting is to be used on diesel engine Mild steel
fuel injection line piping?
B 12946 When a waste heat boiler is installed in the exhaust at high loads to
of a main propulsion diesel engine, the exhaust prevent overheating
gas bypass would be used __________.
B 12947 When is fuel injected into a cylinder of diesel Before air in the
engines? cylinder is
compressed.
C 12948 When standing watch at sea, steaming full ahead, Increase DC heater
adding make-up feedwater from reserve feed temperature.
double bottom tanks would also have a tendancy to
change which of the following parameters?
B 12949 When used as a refrigerant, ammonia containing steel components

moisture will act as a corrosive mixture to
__________.
B 12950 Which cylinder liner surface condition indicates A dull black
proper lubrication? appearance
B 12951 Which of the devices listed is installed on a diesel Planetary gear set
engine to isolate some of the crankshaft vibrations
caused by rotational and reciprocating forces?

engine to overspeed on initial startup?
__________.
B 12954 Which of the following statements concerning the They should be
operation of a lube oil purifier is correct? operated as clarifiers
for optimum moisture
removal.
C 12957 Which of the listed statements is true concerning The plastic fireclay
the application and use of plastic fireclay furnace refractory is especially
refractory? resistant to slag
buildup.
D 12959 While standing watch in the engine room you hear shaft sleeves
a 'crackling' sound coming from within a general
probable cause for this occurrence would be due to

disrupted.
A 12961 A ballast pump with a capacity of 200 gpm (757 45.85 (46.5 t metric)
lpm) is used to fill a ballast tank with seawater. If
the pump discharges seawater into the tank for
one hour, how many tons of saltwater ballast have
been taken onboard?
__________. RPMs
A 12966 A refrigerant with oil in solution has a __________. higher boiling

temperature for a
given pressure than
does a pure refrigerant
Guard inspector at
after the initial
inspection.
B 12969 Air compressor cylinder unloaders enable the vary their speed
compressor to __________. according to
temperature and load
valves
B 12972 Auxiliary diesel engines can be automatically shut low lube oil
down as a result of __________. temperature
made by ________.
C 12975 Condensate must be drained from the intercooler the cooling effect of
and aftercoolers of an air compressor because the condensate
__________. reduces the
compressor's
efficiency
__________. fuel
remain closed?
A 12979 Feed water supplied to a flash type distilling plant flash chamber
will flash to vapor in the first-stage due to pressure being lower
__________. than the saturation
pressure
D 12980 Fuel atomizers are used in boilers control the

to_______________. temperature of fuel
__________.
B 12983 If a routine boiler water test indicates high salinity, add carbonates to
you should blowdown the boiler to reduce salinity control sludging
and then __________.
D 12985 If the diesel engine starter-drive mechanism fails to The engine will stall.
disengage after the engine starts, which of the
following situations will occur?
B 12986 If the pump for a hydraulic anchor windlass is over increased pump speed
heating, the cause may be __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 12993 In a closed feed water system, the greatest DC heater
__________.
B 12994 In a flash evaporator, scale as a result of higher second stage feed
than normal temperatures is most likely to occur in heater
the __________.
D 12995 In a refrigeration system, air is purged at the expansion valve
__________.
D 12996 In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations (46 high boiler water
CFR Part 62) for vessels propelled by steam levels
turbines, the navigation bridge primary control
system must include safety limit controls for
____________.
C 12997 In extremely cold weather, an engine turns over too high fuel oil viscosity
slowly and fails to start. This problem is most likely
the result of __________.
C 12998 In the operation of a two-stage flash-type distilling Condenser circulating
plant, which of the pumps listed should be vented water pump
to the second stage shell in order to remove vapors
from the pump suction?
to a flash evaporator may be attributed to through the air eductor
__________.
B 13000 Low compression pressure in a diesel engine may insufficient fuel supply
be the result of __________. due to fuel pump
valves sticking or
leaking
__________.
__________.
D 13003 One of the many troubles occurring with centrifugal air entrained in the
pump shaft packing is the excessive wear on the fluid pumped
rings nearest the packing gland, while the rings
nearest the impeller remain in good condition.
This wear may be caused by __________.
B 13004 Precision engine bearing inserts are manufactured overlap

with a small portion of the bearing ends extending
beyond the bearing housing or caps. The
installation process of these bearings requires
D 13009 The concentration of total dissolved solids in the frequent surface blows
boiler water can increase as a result of
__________.
B 13010 The discharge head of a centrifugal pump will vary change in impeller
directly with the __________. diameter

__________.
A 13012 The insertion of shims between the foot of a marine increased
type connecting rod and a bearing box would result compression ratio
in __________.
B 13013 The main function of wearing ring in the centrifugal absorb impeller shaft
pump and thrust
C 13015 The presence of scale in the air ejector first stage air ejector steam
nozzle could cause a decrease in the: supply
A 13016 The purpose of a temperature sensing device in the event of a flame
installed in the stack of a small automatically fired failure
auxiliary steam boiler is to secure the oil burner
__________.
B 13017 The rate of heat transfer in a water-tube auxiliary operating the boiler at
boiler can be increased by __________. less than normal water
level
D 13018 The speed of the ship's propeller through the water 10%
is 12.5 knots, however due to slip, the ship covers
a discharge of only 287 nautical miles in 24 hours.
Calculate what percentage of the propeller of the
propeller speed does the slip represent?
water being heated
to the combustion
gases, such as the

D 13021 To stop the rotor of a main turbine while underway apply the prony brake
at sea you should __________.
D 13022 Unusually low oil pressure in the lube oil header of pressure regulating
a diesel engine is the result of a/an __________. valve being stuck in
the closed position
D 13024 What is the function of the aftercoolers installed in Decrease the air
compressed.
adding make-up feedwater from reserve feed temperature.
double bottom tanks would also have a tendancy to
B 13029 When used as a refrigerant, ammonia containing steel components

moisture will act as a corrosive mixture to
__________.
A 13030 Which constituent of fuel oil determines the specific Hydrocarbons
heat?

engine to over speed on initial startup?
__________.
removal.
buildup.
C 13039 While standing watch in the engine room which of Decrease the steam
a 'blown' air ejector loop seal? ejector nozzels.
C 13040 Why should a boiler furnace be purged before the To control air pressure
first burner is lit off? in the windbox.
D 13041 A badly warped boiler water tube can be reworked I only

and bent back into shape by __________.
I. heating it with a torch and reforming it with a soft

mallet
II. cold pressing it back into shape with a hydraulic
jack

__________. RPMs
A 13046 A refrigerant with oil in solution has a __________. higher boiling

temperature for a
given pressure than
does a pure refrigerant
C 13048 According to 46 CFR Part 56, which of the When only one valve
following statements is true concerning the main is used, it must be of
steam stop valves on multiple boiler installations the stop-check type.
incorporating uncontrolled superheaters?
C 13049 Air compressor are also fitted with drainage valves eliminate waste
to:
valves
made by ________.
C 13055 Condensate must be drained from the intercooler the cooling effect of
and aftercoolers of an air compressor because the condensate
__________. reduces the
compressor's
efficiency
__________. fuel
remain closed?
B 13059 Feed water is deaerated to prevent __________. cavitation in the feed

pump
B 13060 Frosting or sweating of the suction line of a minor amounts of oil in
reciprocating refrigeration compressor indicates a the refrigerant
condition which could result in severe damage due
to __________.
B 13062 If a boiler tube bank baffle carries away, or burns incomplete

through, there will be __________. combustion
you should blowdown the boiler to reduce salinity control sludging
and then __________.
B 13064 If fuel injection occurs too early, a diesel engine will fuel will not be
lose power because the __________. properly atomized in
the cylinder
D 13066 If the pressure becomes excessive in the auxiliary deaerating feed tank
exhaust system, the excess steam will be dumped
to the __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 13073 In a closed feed and water cycle, which of the Steam leaking from
conditions listed could prevent vacuum from the turbine glands.
reaching the desired level?
B 13074 In a flash evaporator, scale as a result of higher second stage feed

than normal temperatures is most likely to occur in heater
the __________.
D 13075 In a refrigeration system, air is purged at the expansion valve
__________.
____________.
D 13078 In the operation of a two-stage flash type distilling operating the unit at its
plant, the rate of scale formation is greatly reduced rated capacity
by __________.
D 13079 Irregular feeding or surging of the feed water erratic water flow
supply to a low pressure distilling plant may be through the air eductor
attributed to __________.
valves sticking or
leaking
C 13081 Misfiring in a diesel engine at light loads can be high lube oil
__________.
C 13083 One of the many problems occurring with insufficient lubrication
centrifugal pump shaft packing is the excessive of the lantern ring
wear on the rings nearest the packing gland. If the
rings nearest the impeller remain in good condition
during the same operating period, the wear is most
likely caus
D 13084 Precautions to be observed prior to starting a assuring that the

turbine driven cargo pump, should include turbine casing drains
__________. are wired closed
D 13086 Short cycling of the potable water system's pump is constant speed supply
prevented by using __________. pumps
B 13088 The average density of brine discharged from the 1.0/32nds
last stage of a fresh water evaporator should not
exceed __________.
__________.
B 13090 The discharge head of a centrifugal pump will vary change in impeller
directly with the __________. diameter

__________.
in __________.
B 13093 The main function of wearing ring in the centrifugal absorb impeller shaft
pump and thrust
C 13094 The most serious fireside burning of the boiler combustion gases
superheater tubes can be INDIRECTLY attributed impinging on the tubes
to __________.
D 13095 The presence of scale and dirt on the saltwater clogged lube oil
side of a lube oil cooler is usually indicated by strainers
__________.
__________.
level
D 13098 The speed of the ship's propeller through the water 10%
is 12.5 knots, however due to slip, the ship covers
a discharge of only 287 nautical miles in 24 hours.
Calculate what percentage of the propeller of the
propeller speed does the slip represent?
water being heated
to the combustion
gases, such as the

the closed position
B 13103 What cause oil to foam in the compressor Load change
crankcase?
D 13104 What is the function of the after cooler installed in Decrease the air
compressed.
adding make-up feed water would also have a pressure.
parameters?
B 13109 When two refrigerated spaces in a refrigeration a higher pressure in
system are served by a single compressor and the evaporator coil in
condenser, yet are maintained at different the colder box
temperatures, a back pressure regulating valve
serves to provide __________.
heat?
B 13112 Which of the following conditions may be Excessive valve train

responsible for allowing lube oil to contaminate the lubrication
jacket water cooling system of an auxillary diesel
engine?
__________.
removal.
B 13115 Which of the following statements represents the It allows the gears
function of the center groove machined on a slight axial movement
double-helical gear? without gear damage.
A 13116 Which of the listed conditions causes shrinkage in Collapse of steam

boiler water levels? bubbles
buildup.
D 13118 Which precaution must be taken when securing a The coolant
diesel engine if an electric jacket water heater is temperature must
installed in the engine block? always be maintained
at 180°F.
C 13119 While standing watch in the engine room which of Decrease the steam
a 'blown' air ejector loop seal? ejector nozzels.

and bent back into shape by __________. I.
heating it with a torch and reforming it with a soft
mallet II. cold pressing it back into shape with a
hydraulic jack
A 13122 A coil-type automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to the manufacturer's
be laid up wet for an indefinite period. The boiler recommended pH is
water should be treated to ensure that maintained
__________.
A 13123 A diesel engine is operating with excessively high reduce the engine
exhaust temperatures at all cylinders. To correct load
this condition, you should FIRST __________.
piston is on ___________.
B 13125 A main condenser utilizing a scoop for the two-pass heat
circulation of seawater must be constructed as a exchanger
__________.
D 13126 A refrigerant used in a mechanical refrigeration High boiling point
system should have which of the following
characteristics?
A 13127 A substantial increase in crankcase pressure could worn cylinder liner
be an indication of a/an __________.
A 13129 Air bubbles in a hydraulic governor can cause sluggish response

__________.
C 13130 An automatically controlled freon-12 compressor expansion valve
will stop when the: closes
A 13131 An individual fuel injection pump is designed for advance as the load
variable beginning and constant ending of injection. increases
For diesel engines operating a generator at
constant speeds, the start of injection will
__________.
D 13133 Boiler tube failures can result from __________. corrosion
D 13134 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) permit drain ball-check valves to
valves in the machinery space for removing water prevent leakage
and impurities from diesel engine fuel systems.
Those valves must be __________.
C 13135 Condensate is pumped from the condenser to the boiler feed pumps
DC heater instead of directly to the boiler because must operate with a
__________. negative suction head

__________. fuel
remain closed?
A 13138 Excessive combustion air in a boiler is indicated by shower of sparks
the flame ends appearing as a/an __________.
C 13139 Feed water heaters are used aboard steam vessels increase plant
__________.
B 13140 Frosting or sweating of the suction line of a minor amounts of oil in
reciprocating refrigeration compressor indicates a the refrigerant
condition which could result in severe damage due
to __________.
you should blow down the boiler to reduce salinity control sludging
and then __________.
the cylinder
exhaust system, the excess steam will be dumped
to the __________.
A 13147 If you have a duplex double acting reciprocating 33gpm
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 13154 In a flash evaporator, heated water under pressure increasing its

is converted into vapor by suddenly temperature
______________
B 13155 In a refrigeration system, a fluid that serves only as condensing refrigerant
a heat carrier is called a:
____________.
D 13158 In the operation of a two-stage flash type distilling operating the unit at its
plant, the rate of scale formation is greatly reduced rated capacity
by __________.
D 13159 Irregular engine speed in a diesel generator can be high generator load
caused by __________.
valves sticking or
leaking
B 13161 Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft inside micrometer
flanges can be detected by using a dial indicator or
__________.
C 13162 On a large low-speed main propulsion diesel dial indicator
engine, lower main bearing wear is usually
measured by using a/an __________.
C 13163 One of the many problems occurring with insufficient lubrication
centrifugal pump shaft packing is the excessive of the lantern ring
wear on the rings nearest the packing gland. If the
rings nearest the impeller remain in good condition
during the same operating period, the wear is most
likely caus

C 13165 Reduction gear bearing bridge gage readings rotating the journal to
should be taken after __________. the point of minimum
oil clearance
D 13166 Short cycling of the potable water system's pump is constant speed supply
prevented by using __________. pumps
B 13167 Subcooling of the refrigerant to reduce the percent I only
of flash gas is accomplished __________. I. as
the refrigerant passes through the expansion valve
II. in most water cooled condensers
B 13168 The average density of brine discharged from the 1.0/32nds

last stage of a fresh water evaporator should not
exceed __________.
__________.
B 13170 The disadvantage of main air compressor taking in the machine
air in cold places is compresses a greater
weight of air on each
stroke
C 13171 The formation of carbon monoxide in diesel spraying water into the
exhaust gases is reduced by __________. exhaust pipe

in __________.
B 13173 The main function of tie rods in the construction of stiffen the bedplate in
large, low speed diesel engines is to __________. way of the main
bearings to increase
the engine's
longitudinal strength
D 13174 The most rapid period of fuel combustion occurring when fuel injection has
in a diesel cylinder should begin just before the been completed
piston reaches top dead center and __________.
__________.
__________.
level
B 13178 The speed of the camshaft in a two-stroke/cycle 475 RPM
diesel engine, running at 950 RPM, is __________.
A 13179 The total air capacity for non-reversible main six consecutive starts
engines is to be sufficient for __________.
B 13180 Throttling the burner air register of a lit burner could carbon deposits on the
result in __________. register doors
the closed position
D 13183 What can cause below normal pressure in the defective pressure
intercooler of an operating two stage reciprocating pilot valve
air compressor?
C 13184 What is the function of an engine's stationary To add power to the
parts? engine.
C 13185 What type of engine lubrication oil filter system centrifugal purifier
sends filtered oil directly back to the high pressure system
discharge manifold?
B 13186 When a vessel is underway, a small amount of flush out silt and mud
water is allowed to leak through the water which can accumulate
lubricated stern tube stuffing box in order to from shallow water
__________.
B 13187 When installing new safety valve escape piping, bends or elbows in the
precautions should include assuring that line do not exist
__________.
adding make-up feed water would also have a pressure.
parameters?
B 13189 When two refrigerated spaces in a refrigeration a higher pressure in
system are served by a single compressor and the evaporator coil in
condenser, yet are maintained at different the colder box
temperatures, a back pressure regulating valve
serves to provide __________.
heat?
B 13191 Which of the devices listed is generally used to Manually operated
engage the main engine turning gear to the high band brake
pressure turbine high-speed pinion?
jacket water cooling system of an auxillary diesel
engine?
B 13193 Which of the following operations must be Posting of the
personally supervised by the person-in-charge Declaration of
when taking on fuel? Inspection in a
conspicuous place
under glass
C 13194 Which of the following statements concerning the Water is continuously
operation of a coil-type forced circulation auxiliary circulated through a
water-tube boiler is correct? preheater before it
enters the flash
chamber.

A 13197 Which of the listed statements is correct They should always
concerning the starting of centrifugal boiler feed be started with the
pumps? discharge valve
closed.
at 180°F.
D 13199 While standing watch in the engine room of a call the Chief Engineer
steam vessel while at normal sea speed, you immediately
notice that the condensate temperature outlet of
the air ejector condenser is fluctuating by
approximately 12°F. You should therefore
__________.

and bent back into shape by __________. I.
heating it with a torch and reforming it with a soft
mallet II. cold pressing it back into shape with a
hydraulic jack
__________.
piston is on _______.
__________.
D 13206 A refrigerant used in a mechanical refrigeration High boiling point
system should have which of the following
characteristics?
__________.
D 13210 An automatic solenoid dump valve should be set to .05 gpg
trip if the evaporator produces distillate with salt
content exceeding __________.
__________.
D 13212 Auxiliary diesel engine electric starting motors use alternating current
__________. transformers

D 13214 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) for boiler safety no valves of any type
valves, require that __________. shall be installed in the
leak off from drains or
drain headers

__________. fuel
D 13217 During high speed operation of the main turbine lube oil purifier
propulsion unit, the heat absorbed by the
lubricating oil is removed by the __________.
A 13219 Faulty operation of diesel engine fuel injection water in the fuel oil
nozzles can be directly caused by __________. supply
B 13220 Frost in the high pressure side of a thermostatic refrigerator box too
expansion valve would probably be caused by: cold
D 13221 High cylinder firing pressure, accompanied by low improper fuel rack
exhaust temperature, can result from __________. positioning

C 13223 If a refrigeration system, equipped with a low suction pressure

reciprocating compressor, has a solenoid valve that
is leaking during the 'off' cycle, this could cause
__________.
the cylinder
B 13225 If the diesel engine fuel injection timing is changed backfire through the
to delay the start of injection until the pistons are at air intake
top dead center, the engine will __________.
exhaust system of a steam propulsion plant, the
excess steam will normally be dumped to the
__________.
A 13227 If you have a duplex double acting reciprocating 33gpm
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

is converted into vapor by suddenly __________. temperature
D 13235 In a refrigeration system equipped with a refrigerant flooding of
reciprocating compressor and a water cooled the compressor
condensing unit, leaking compressor discharge
valves will result in __________.
B 13236 In a4 cycle supercharge diesel engine the exhaust 200 celsius
valve is open in the cycle for a period of
B 13237 In every refrigeration installation, the cooling effect compressor
is produced in the
B 13238 In the operation of a main propulsion turbine, using admits more steam to
bar-lift throttle valve control, the successive the steam chest
opening of the valves __________.
caused by __________.
B 13240 Low compression pressure in a diesel engine is low water in the
caused by __________. expansion tank
__________.
B 13242 On a large diesel engine installation, crankshaft piston rod guides
axial alignment is maintained by the __________.
C 13243 One of the main differences between the various stuffing box diameter
types of screw pumps is in the __________.
B 13245 Reducing the clearance between a valve stem and having a shorter
rocker arm will result in the valve __________. duration of opening
D 13246 Short cycling of the potable water pump is avoided hydro-pneumatic tank
by the proper use of a __________. completely filled with
compressed air at
system operating
pressure
B 13247 Subcooling of the refrigerant to reduce the percent I only

of flash gas is accomplished __________. I. as
the refrigerant passes through the expansion valve
II. in most water cooled condensers
A 13248 The auxiliary machinery on the deck being used to windlass

drop or lift the ship's anchor from the water is the
A 13249 The concentration of total dissolved solids in boiler infrequent bottom

water could increase as a result of __________. blows
B 13250 The dirty oil inlet on centrifugal lube oil purifiers is top of the tubular bowl
located at the __________. type
D 13252 The inner sides of a combustion chamber of scotch girder stays

boilers are stayed by direct stays called:
the engine's
__________.
A 13256 The purpose of a 'peep' hole in the boiler casing is examine the condition
to __________. of the flame
D 13257 The rate of heat transfer between the hot and cold remain constant along
fluids passing through a shell-and-tube type heat the tube's length
exchanger will __________.
B 13261 To service a 60 ton air conditioning package, the use your service gage
easiest way to determine the type of refrigerant set and refrigeration
used is to __________. card
A 13262 Unusual hull, or propeller shaft vibrations can be excessive engine
caused by __________. speed in shallow water
D 13263 What can cause below normal pressure in the excessive piston
intake manifold of the turbocharged diesel engine? blowby to the manifold
C 13264 What is the function of an engine's stationary To add power to the
parts? engine.
discharge manifold?
B 13266 When a vessel is underway, a small amount of flush out silt and mud
water is allowed to leak through the water which can accumulate
lubricated stern tube stuffing box in order to from shallow water
__________.
__________.
adding make-up feed water from reserve feed temperature.
double bottom tanks would also have a tendency to
B 13269 When two refrigerated spaces in a R-12 system are a higher pressure in
served by a single compressor and condenser and the evaporator coil in
are to be kept at different temperature, a back the colder
pressure regulating valves serves to maintain
__________ box(es)
D 13270 Which conditions can result of cracking of the High lubricating oil
piston lands? temperature
D 13271 Which of the devices listed is found on an LP main Duplex set of relief
propulsion steam turbine casing? valves
jacket water cooling system of an auxiliary diesel
engine?
C 13273 Which of the following operational practices is Always ensure that the
helpful in avoiding the accumulation of condensate lubricating oil pressure
in the main reduction gear casing? is 14-17 psi when
operating in unusually
cold waters.

enters the flash
chamber.

A 13277 Which of the listed statements is correct They should always

concerning the starting of centrifugal boiler feed be started with the
pumps? discharge valve
closed.
at 180°F.
approximately 12░F. You should therefore
________.
first burner is lit off? in the wind box
C 13281 A back pressure trip on an auxilliary turbine gland seal leak off
functions to secure the turbine if the pressure is too high

__________.
piston is on _______.
__________.
C 13286 A refrigerant R-717 is: No. 12 - Freon
A 13288 According to 46 CFR Part 56, isolation valves used bronze
in keel cooler installations may be constructed of
__________.
__________.
D 13290 An automatic solenoid dump valve should be set to .05 gpg
trip if the evaporator produces distillate with salt
content exceeding __________.
__________.

drain headers

__________. fuel
C 13300 Frost appearing on the evaporator coils of a multi- is best removed by

box direct expansion refrigeration system means of an ice pick
__________.
A 13302 If a boiler superheater safety valve is leaking at blow out the valve by
normal working pressure, the quickest method of several short lifts with
determining and possibly solving the problem is to the hand lifting gear
__________.
C 13303 If a refrigeration system, equipped with a low suction pressure
reciprocating compressor, has a solenoid valve that
is leaking during the 'off' cycle, this could cause
__________.
B 13304 If fuel injection in a diesel engine begins earlier fuel oil injection
than the design start of injection, ignition may be pressure may not be
A 13306 If the plunger or barrel of a fuel injection jerk pump the entire pump must
becomes damaged, __________. be replaced

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 13313 In a closed feed and condensate system, the drain auxiliary condenser
from the second stage air ejector returns directly to
the __________.
is converted into vapor by suddenly __________. temperature
D 13315 In a refrigeration system equipped with a refrigerant flooding of

reciprocating compressor and a water cooled the compressor
condensing unit, leaking compressor discharge
valves will result in __________.
B 13316 In a water-tube boiler, waterside scale formation is sodium phosphate
caused by __________.
A 13317 In diesel engines, the four basic events (intake, one complete
compression, power, and exhaust) are performed crankshaft revolution
once in __________. in a two-stroke/cycle
engine
B 13318 In the operation of a main propulsion turbine, using admits more steam to
bar-lift throttle valve control, the successive the steam chest
opening of the valves __________.
caused by __________.
__________.
C 13323 One of the main differences between the various stuffing box diameter
types of screw pumps is in the __________.
B 13324 Potable water piping systems installed aboard disinfected monthly
ships must be __________. with a chlorine
compound
D 13326 Short cycling of the potable water pump is avoided hydro-pneumatic tank
by the proper use of a __________. completely filled with
compressed air at
system operating
pressure
C 13327 Subcooling of the refrigerant results in: les circulating water

needed
A 13328 The automatic re-circulating valve in the main Thermostatic control
condensate re-circulating line is designed to be
controlled by which method?
B 13332 The inlet of the purge units used with some economizer
compressors in low pressure refrigeration systems
is connected to the __________.
the engine's
__________.
B 13341 To service a 60 ton air conditioning package, the use your service gage
easiest way to determine the type of refrigerant set and refrigeration
used is to __________. card
A 13342 Unusual hull, or propeller shaft vibrations can be excessive engine
caused by __________. speed in shallow water
A 13343 What can be measured by the flow rate of fuel oils Viscosity
and lubricating oils by a given temperature?
D 13344 What is the function of a reservoir in a hydraulic dissipate heat
system?
discharge manifold?
B 13346 When a vessel is in port, stack type air heaters are insufficient air supply
bypassed in order to prevent __________. to the fires due to the
the heater
__________.
A 13348 When standing watch at sea, steaming full ahead, Lower DC heater
adding large amounts of make-up feedwater would temperature.
also have a tendency to change which of the
following parameters?
B 13349 When two or more boilers provide steam flow to a auxiliary steam stop
common main steam line, each boiler main steam valve
line shall be fitted with a main steam stop valve and
a/an __________.
D 13350 Which condition would indicate broken first-stage second-stage
inlet valve in a two-stage air compressor? pressure higher than
normal
D 13352 Which of the following conditions may be attributed Decreasing scavenge
to a fouled turbocharger compressor inlet screen or air pressure.
filter?
cold waters.

enters the flash
chamber.
B 13355 Which of the following statements represents the It is used to protect

function of insulation block? firebrick from
maximum
temperatures.
A 13356 Which of the listed conditions can lead to Vapor pockets formed
cavitations in a centrifugal pump? in the suction flow
stream.
B 13357 Which of the listed statements is correct Dehydrators must be
concerning refrigeration systems? used continuously in a
refrigeration system.
A 13358 Which possible condition has occurred if a vacuum The control valve
is present at the atmospheric drain tank vent while regulating flow to the
the vessel is underway? main condenser is
stuck in an open
position.
approximately 12░F. You should therefore
________.
A 13360 Why proper filtering and straining of diesel fuel is fuel injectors may be
important? damaged by foreign
particles in fuel oil
D 13361 A back pressure trip on an auxiliary turbo-generator oil pressure is too low
functions to secure the device if the __________.
D 13362 A cloudy or milky appearing lube oil sample, taken insufficient cooling
from the main lubricating oil system could be water to the lube oil
caused by __________. cooler
B 13363 A diesel engine is operating under a normal load a missing air intake
with low firing pressures and high exhaust filter
temperatures. The most probable cause of this
condition is __________.
D 13364 A four-stroke cycle main propulsion diesel engine glazed liners or
fails to start at normal cranking speed with normal pistons
fuel pressure and ambient temperature. The
reason for the failure could be __________.
C 13365 A magnetic strainer is primarily used in diesel copper

engine reduction gear oil systems to remove small
particles of __________.
B 13366 A refrigerant gives up heat when it evaporates
C 13367 A substantial increase in crankcase pressure could excessive lube oil
be an indication of __________. pressure
A 13368 Accidental flooding of the engine room bilges stop-check valves
through the bilge system is prevented by installed in the bilge
__________. suction manifolds
A 13369 Air blowing from the intake air filter of an operating broken inlet valves
air compressor indicates __________.
C 13370 An automated diesel engine should normally shut low lube oil
down due to __________. temperature
D 13371 An indicator diagram from an engine shows that the fuel pump has
the compression, combustion and the expansion sunk due to wear
lines are all too low. The exhaust temperature is
too high and engine output is too low. The reason
for this can be
A 13373 Boiler superheaters are designed to __________. raise the sensible heat
of the steam
drain headers
D 13375 Condensate from fuel oil heating coils return to the feed water heater
__________.
__________. fuel
B 13378 Excessive circulation of the lubricating oil with the carbon deposits on the
refrigerant in a refrigeration system will cause compressor suction
__________. valves
C 13380 Frost appearing on the evaporator coils of a multi- is best removed by

box direct expansion refrigeration system means of an ice pick
__________.
__________.
A 13383 If a refrigeration system were short of refrigerant, continuous running of
the condition would result in __________. the compressor
D 13386 If the plunger or barrel of a fuel injection jerk pump only the replacement
becomes damaged, __________. of the entire pump
would be acceptable
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
the __________.
B 13394 In a flash evaporator equipped with a vacuum air leakage into the
pump, insufficient shell vacuum can result from pump packing gland
.
A 13395 In a refrigeration system a dehydrator is usually receiver and
between the evaporator
caused by __________.
engine
C 13398 In the operation of a lube oil clarifier, the position of maintained by the ring
the oil-water interface should be __________. dam
D 13399 Irregular engine speed in a diesel can be caused low cooling water
by __________. temperature
__________.
B 13403 One of the main differences between a propeller volute in the

pump and a centrifugal pump is the absence of a centrifugal type pump
__________.
B 13404 Potable water piping systems installed aboard disinfected monthly
ships must be __________. with a chlorine
compound
B 13406 Short cycling of a refrigeration compressor refers to frequently grounding

__________. out
C 13407 Subcooling is a method of reducing the freezing point
temperature of the liquid refrigerant below its
__________.
A 13408 The automatic recirculating valve in the main Thermostatic control
condensate recirculating line is designed to be
C 13411 The formation of a pit in the surface of a boiler tube waterside deposits are
is most likely to occur when __________. present
B 13412 The inlet of the purge units used with some economizer
compressors in low pressure refrigeration systems
is connected to the __________.
C 13413 The main function of piston compression rings is to prevent excessive
__________. cylinder liner wear
D 13414 The most rapid period of fuel combustion and shortly before bottom
cylinder pressure increase in a diesel engine dead center
should begin just before the piston reaches top
dead center and should be completed
__________.
C 13415 The presence of salt, sulfur and high temperature lagging
in fuel oil is caused by:
D 13418 The speed of a belt driven ventilation fan can be smaller diameter fan
increased without changing the motor speed by
using a __________.
C 13419 The torque transmitted by an electromagnetic engine speed
induction coupling for an auxiliary diesel is
dependent upon excitation and the __________.
A 13420 Throttling a burner air register on an auxiliary boiler smoky boiler operation
could result in __________.
B 13421 To safety lubricate a crankshaft bearing on an slow the winch down
operating steam winch, with grease gun, you slightly
should _________________
D 13422 Unloading of a low pressure, reciprocating, air holding the L.P.
compressor at start-up can be accomplished by discharge valve open
__________.
B 13423 What boiler water test would be given to insure that alkalinity test
the boiler water contains sufficient chemicals to
transform hard scale forming salts into harmless
sluge which would eventually be removed with
blowdowns?
C 13424 What is the function of a diesel engine's stationary To add power to the
parts? engine.
D 13425 What type of compressor in a mechanical reciprocating

compression system can have short, large
the heater
B 13427 When installing new rings during a engine piston placing the ring in the
overhaul, the piston ring gap should first be cylinder liner near the
measured with feeler gages by __________. top
adding large amounts of make-up feedwater would temperature.
also have a tendency to change which of the
a/an __________.
D 13430 Which condition would cause an excessively high Excessive dumping of
level in the deaerating feedwater tank (Direct feedwater to the
Contact) heater during maneuvering? distilled water tank.
B 13432 Which of the following conditions is true concerning All saddles are a rigid
the boiler water drum foundations? support and are
welded directly to the
ship's framework.
cold waters.
C 13434 Which of the following statements concerning the Lubrication systems

lubrication of diesel propulsion engines used in using engine driven
vessels over 300 gross tons is most accurate? lube oil pumps do not
require any additional
independent
arrangements when
such arrangements
have been proven
reliable.
maximum
temperatures.
A 13436 Which of the listed conditions can lead to Vapor pockets formed
cavitations in a centrifugal pump? in the suction flow
stream.
B 13437 Which of the listed statements is correct Dehydrators must be
concerning refrigeration systems? used continuously in a
refrigeration system.
stuck in an open
position.
B 13439 While standing watch at sea, a main engine immediately notify the
bearing high temperature alarm has just been bridge
indicated on the control panel. Your next action
should be to _____________.
B 13440 Why must an operator pay particular attention to an Manual valve control
auto/manual valve controller when it is placed in is not as stable as
manual mode? automatic valve
control.

B 13446 A reddish, smoky flame indicates: Low F.O temperature

A 13448 Accidental flooding of the engine room bilges stop-check valves
through the bilge system is prevented by installed in the bilge
__________. suction manifolds
A 13449 Air blowing from the intake air filter of an operating broken inlet valves
air compressor indicates __________.
D 13451 An indicator card or pressure-volume diagram, compression ratio of
shows graphically the __________. the engine
D 13452 Auxiliary boilers can be classified as __________. water-tube natural

circulation boilers
of the steam
B 13454 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) for boiler fuel discharge piping from
oil service systems, require that __________. the service pumps to
the burners must be of
schedule 60 seamless
steel
D 13455 Condensate from fuel oil heating coils return to the feedwater heater
__________.
B 13456 Diesel engine fuel oil leakage should be drained return this oil to the
and additional precautions provided to proper storage tank
__________.
D 13457 During fueling operations, which of the listed Reduce the pumping
should be taken when topping off fuel tanks? rate by closing the
deck filling valve
B 13458 Excessive circulation of the lubricating oil with the carbon deposits on the
refrigerant in a refrigeration system will cause compressor suction
__________. valves
B 13459 Faulty operation of diesel engine fuel injection excessive fuel nozzle
nozzles can be a direct cause of __________. holder cooling
C 13460 Frost appearing on one set of evaporator coils of a increase the value of
multi-box, direct expansion type refrigeration superheat to the fluid
system __________. leaving the coils
D 13461 High boiler water level can cause carryover and damage to the
__________.
D 13465 If the detergent type lubricating oil being used in a must be centrifuged
diesel engine is black, the oil __________.

this pump?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
the __________.
D 13474 In a flash distilling unit, evaporator feed (seawater) vapor feed heater
first absorbs heat in the __________.
C 13475 In a refrigeration plant, one purpose of the receiver cool the refrigerant
is to __________. gas
caused by __________.
engine
B 13479 Internal combustion engines are to be fitted with 10 percent

governors to prevent the engines from exceeding
the rated speed by more than __________.
D 13480 Low compression pressure in a diesel engine carbon deposits on the

cylinder can be caused by __________. piston crown
__________.
A 13482 On a four-cycle diesel engine, the valve subjected cylinder exhaust valve
to the most severe conditions during normal
service is the __________.
B 13483 One of the main differences between a propeller volute in the
pump and a centrifugal pump is the absence of a centrifugal type pump
__________.
B 13484 Potable water piping system installed aboard ship Disinfected monthly
must be ______________ with a chloride
compound
A 13485 Reduced capacity, accompanied by vibration and vapor pockets
noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump, results
from cavitation in the fluid being pumped.
Cavitation describes the formation of __________.
B 13486 Short cycling of a refrigeration compressor refers to frequently grounding

__________. out
__________.
A 13488 The automatic recirculating valve in the main Thermostatic control
condensate recirculating line is designed to be
A 13489 The concentration of dissolved solids in the boiler phosphate treatment
water of an auxiliary boiler could increase as a
result of __________.
B 13490 The direction flow of the refrigerant gas in a system bottom to top
using horizontal shell and tube condenser is
D 13492 The injection pressure of a hydraulic fuel injection increasing fuel oil
nozzle can be increased by __________. booster pump
pressure
D 13494 The most rapid period of fuel combustion and when fuel injection has
cylinder pressure increase in a diesel engine been completed
dead center and __________.
C 13495 The presence of gas in the liquid line of a increasing the

refrigeration system is undesirable and can be distance between the
eliminated by __________. evaporator and
condenser
B 13496 The purpose of a heat dam used in some diesel concentrate all heat in
engine cast iron pistons is to __________. the piston crown
D 13498 The speed of a belt driven ventilation fan can be smaller diameter fan
increased without changing the motor speed by
using a __________.
A 13501 To safely remove the piston rod packing from the use a packing hook
steam end of a reciprocating pump, you should
__________.
D 13502 Unloading of a low pressure, reciprocating, air holding the L.P.

compressor at start-up can be accomplished by discharge valve open
__________.
sluge which would eventually be removed with
blowdowns?
C 13504 What is the frezing point on the centigrade 15 degrees
thermometer?
A 13505 What three (3) types of drilling fluids can be water based mud, oil
transported by an OSV? based mud and
completion fluids
the heater
measured with feeler gages by _________. top
adding large amounts of make-up feed water temperature.
would also have a tendency to change which of the
a/an __________.
B 13511 Which of the devices listed is commonly used to Sliding sleeve

compensate for the expansion and minor
misalignments occurring between the main turbine
rotor and the reduction gear?
ship's framework.
A 13513 Which of the following operational conditions will The oil oxidizes and
occur to the diesel engine lube oil at extremely high forms carbon deposits.
temperatures?
independent
arrangements when
such arrangements
have been proven
reliable.

maximum
temperatures.
B 13516 Which of the listed conditions can cause lacquer to High sulphur content
be deposited on a piston skirt? fuel
D 13517 Which of the listed statements is a characteristic of At the designed
the liquid charged power element used with operating temperature,
thermostatic expansion valves? the liquid refrigerant
charge has changed
to a vapor.
stuck in an open
position.
B 13520 Why must an operator pay particular attention to an Manual valve control
auto/manual valve controller when it is placed in is not as stable as
manual mode? automatic valve
control.

C 13526 A recirculating, or bleed off line is installed on a establish a back
centrifugal pump in order to __________. pressure at the
labyrinth seal to
eliminate leakage
A 13528 Absolute zero on farenheit scale is: 460 degree below
zero
A 13529 Air accumulated in the inter-condenser of the air after condenser
ejector assembly is discharged directly to the
__________.

circulation boilers
of the steam
steel
D 13535 Condensate from fuel oil heating coils return to the feedwater heater
__________.
__________.
D 13537 During fueling operations, which of the listed reduce the pumping
precautions should be taken when topping off fuel rate by closing the
tanks? deck filling valve
A 13538 Excessive carbon dioxide formed by improper condensate lines
chemical treatment in the boiler, may cause
corrosion in the __________.
C 13540 Frost appearing on one set of evaporator coils of a increase the value of
multi-box, direct expansion type refrigeration superheat to the fluid
system __________. leaving the coils
C 13542 If a boiler is smoking black and increasing the forced draft fan failure
boiler front air box pressure does not reduce the
smoke, the cause can be __________.
C 13544 if frost forms on the cylinders , the cause would be: leaky compressor
discharge valve
would be acceptable
this pump?

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 13553 In a closed cooling water system, which of the An open vent in the
following problems can cause the water pressure to cooling system.
fluctuate?
D 13554 In a flash distilling unit, evaporator feed (seawater) vapor feed heater
first absorbs heat in the __________.
C 13555 In a refrigeration plant, one purpose of the receiver cool the refrigerant
is to __________. gas
D 13556 In a water-tube boiler, sludge is most likely to generating tubes
collect in the __________.
D 13557 In diesel engines, the four basic events (intake, two crankshaft
compression, power and exhaust) are performed revolutions in a two-
once in __________. stroke/cycle engine


__________.
A 13562 On a diesel engine, using a distributor type air Open the cylinder test
starting system, that is not running, which of the cocks and check for
following methods may be used to detect leaking blowing air.
air starting valves?
C 13563 One of the main difference between the various direction of rotation of
type of screw pump is in the the screws
C 13564 Potable and non-potable water systems aboard may be temporarily
vessel __________. interconnected with a
removable spool
A 13565 Reduced capacity, accompanied by vibration and vapor pockets

noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump, results
from cavitation in the fluid being pumped.
Cavitation describes the formation of __________.
B 13566 Short cycling in a refrigeration system means that grounds out frequently
the compressor .
A 13568 The automatic re-circulating valve in the main air ejector condensate
condensate re-circulating line is controlled by a discharge
temperature sensor which is located at the
__________.
result of __________.
C 13570 The direct cause of a crankcase explosion could extremely hot
be___________. scavenge air
pressure
D 13574 The most rapid period of fuel combustion and when fuel injection has
cylinder pressure increase in a diesel engine been completed
dead center and __________.
C 13575 The presence of gas in the liquid line of a increasing the

refrigeration system is undesirable and can be distance between the
eliminated by __________. evaporator and
condenser
A 13577 The rate of fuel injection in a diesel engine cylinder the size of the holes in
depends primarily on the fuel nozzle
A 13578 The specific fuel consumption of the main engine 917.98 MT
rated at 12000 metric brake horsepower is
155g/Bhp-hr. What is the fuel consumption in
metric tons to make a voyage of 6,280 nautical
miles at the speed of 14 knots? Allow 10% fot the
unpumpable in the fue

A 13581 To safely remove the piston rod packing from the use a packing hook
steam end of a reciprocating pump, you should
__________.
B 13582 Unloader works on the compressed by: by passing
compressed gas
sludge which would eventually be removed with
blowdowns?
C 13584 what is the freezing point of waterat atmospheric 40 degree frenheit
pressure?
A 13585 What three (3) types of drilling fluids can be water based mud, oil
transported by an OSV? based mud and
completion fluids
C 13586 When a vessel is in port and the boiler automation wedge the valve in the
system continually trips the burner fuel oil solenoid open position and
valve, you should __________. report it to the chief
engineer
measured with feeler gages by _________. top
D 13588 When sputtering is detected in the boiler fires Start the standby fuel
indicating water in the fuel, which of the service pump.
procedures listed should be followed?
D 13589 When two medium speed diesel engines are Propeller shock loads
electrically coupled in parallel to a common can severely damage
propeller shaft which will operate at a speed less the clutch.
than 100 RPM, which of the operating conditions
listed will apply?
C 13590 Which condition would cause an excessively high Excessive dumping of
level in the deaerating feedwater tank (DC heater)? feedwater to the
distilled water tank.
A 13591 Which of the devices listed is common to all types A power end and fluid
of pumps? end
ship's framework.
temperatures?
independent
arrangements when
such arrangements
have been proven
reliable.
D 13595 Which of the following statements represents the Provides structural

function of insulating brick? stability.
D 13597 Which of the listed statements is a characteristic of At the designed
the liquid charged power element used with operating temperature,
thermostatic expansion valves? the liquid refrigerant
charge has changed
to a vapor.
A 13598 Which piping material is recommended to be used Steel

in extra heavy duty sizes in ammonia refrigeration
system construction?
C 13600 Why is usually to hold an impeller to a shaft? lock nut
D 13601 A back pressure trip on an auxiliary turbo generator oil pressure is too low
D 13602 A closed freshwater cooling system is commonly need for water

used with marine diesel engines because the treatment is eliminated
__________.
B 13603 A diesel engine is operating at 1800 RPM and 0.30 to 1
driving a propeller at 600 RPM. What is the speed
reduction ratio?
B 13604 A four-cycle, medium speed, eight cylinder, in-line #8, #4, #7, #1
If during routine valve maintenance, #8 cylinder is
set at TDC in firing position, which exhaust valves
can be checked for proper valve lash?
D 13605 A lube oil sample taken from the main engine lube water contamination
oil system has a dark yellow opaque color. This is
the result of ____________ .
C 13606 A recirculating, or bleed off line is installed on a establish a back
centrifugal pump in order to __________. pressure at the
labyrinth seal to
eliminate leakage
B 13607 A substance found in residual fuels which tends to carbon
cause exhaust valve corrosion and grooving, is
__________.
C 13608 Abnormal crankpin bearing and piston skirt surface a restricted air intake
wear indicate __________.
A 13609 Air accumulated in the intercondenser of the air aftercondenser

__________.
B 13610 An air vent is installed on some reduction gear avoid the
casings to __________. accumulation of
flammable oil vapors

circulation boilers
C 13613 Boiler stack gas temperatures will be higher than fuel temperature at the
normal when __________. burners is excessively
high
steel
D 13615 Condensate formed within the tubes of the first- series of baffles
effect submerged tube nest of a double-effect, low
pressure evaporator, is removed by a __________.
__________.
C 13617 During engine warm-up, the expansion of valve valve spring tension
stems due to the buildup of engine heat, is
compensated for by the __________.
D 13620 From which of the areas listed are condensate Steam whistle
drains normally collected and returned to the low separator/trap
pressure drain system?
B 13622 If a boiler is smoking black and increasing the forced draft fan failure
D 13624 If fires in a boiler furnace begin sputtering or excessive fuel

hissing, you should suspect___________. pressure at the
burners

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
fluctuate?
A 13634 In a fire-tube auxiliary boiler, you should expect to crown sheet
find the thickest scale on the waterside of the
D 13635 In a reduction gear train, a quill shaft of high self-adjustment of the
torsional flexibility provides __________. pinion gear shaft

D 13638 In the operation of a flash type evaporator first stage flash
equipped with air ejectors, the air and chamber
noncondensable gases are evacuated directly from
the __________.

A 13641 Minor repairs may be performed on low pressure heat the refrigerant
refrigerant systems without recovering the
refrigerant charge if the pressure in the system is
raised to atmospheric. How may this be
accomplished?
A 13642 On a diesel engine, using a distributer type air Open the cylinder test
C 13643 One of the important functions of the superheater maintain a constant

safety valves is to __________. steam flow in the
desuperheater
C 13644 Potable and non-potable water systems aboard may be temporarily
vessel __________. interconnected with a
removable spool
A 13645 Reduced capacity, accompanied by vibration and cavitation

noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump is a
result of __________.
D 13646 Shaker, circulation, and spray are the three general pre-injection fuel oil
methods used in __________. treatment
A 13647 Strong plastic machinable, for use in fabrication of Teflon
gears, brushing, washers, space, etc.
A 13648 The automatic recirculating valve in the main main air ejector
condensate recirculating line is controlled by a condensate discharge
sensor which is located at the _______?
result of __________.
C 13650 The direct cause of a crankcase explosion could extremely hot
be___________. scavenge air
C 13651 The formation of a pit in a boiler tube is most likely waterside deposits are
to occur when __________. present
pressure
C 13653 The main function of piston compression ring is to prevent excessive
_______ cylinder liner wear
B 13654 The most probable cause why centrifugal types of insufficient speed
pumps fails to discharge liquid
is_______________.
C 13655 The presence of flash gas in the high pressure I only
lines of a refrigeration system is undesirable
because __________. I. erosion of the TXV valve
seat can be increased II. refrigeration system
capacity will be reduced
D 13657 The rate of fouling on the oil side of fuel oil heaters quality of the steam
is mostly affected by the __________. flow through the
heater
A 13658 The specific fuel consumption of the main diesel 44.64 MT ;
engine rated at 12, 000 metric brake horsepower 207.77 gms/Kw-
is 155g/Bhp-hr. What is daily consumption in metric hr
tons? What is the equivalent consumption in gram
per kw-hr?
C 13659 The timing of diesel engine air starting valves is the air start valve
controlled by __________. timing gears and rods
B 13660 Three of the refrigerants covered under the low CFC-11, CFC-113 and
pressure system regulations are_________. R-502
B 13661 To safely reduce a high water level in a steaming use the bottom blow
D 13662 Unless told otherwise by the mud dock once a day for three
representative, the recommended circulation time hours with a diesel
and rate for most new water based liquid mud for powered mud pump at
each tank is___________. half throttle
D 13663 What boiler water chemistry is necessary to ensure Hydrazine

the precipitation of hard scale forming calcium? concentrations should
be at the proper level.
C 13664 What is the first thing to occur if the temperature in The automatic
the refrigerating system space rises above normal? defroster will active
A 13665 What takes the place of the sunction stroke of the absorber
compressor in an absorption system of
refrigeration?
A 13666 When a turbo-blower use a centrifugal compressor Both I and II
the work done on the air during its passage
through the impeller is a function of: I - impeller
diameter II - impeller speed
B 13667 When installing a new rotary pump, the suction be of the same
piping should __________. diameter as the pump
suction connection
D 13669 When two direct air start reversible medium speed Full horsepower is
diesel engines are coupled in parallel to a common available ahead and
propeller shaft, which of the operating conditions astern.
listed will apply during extended periods of
maneuvering?

level in the deaerating feedwater tank (DC heater)? feedwater to the
A 13671 Which of the devices listed is common to all types A power end and fluid
of pumps? end
B 13672 Which of the following conditions is the engineer's Gravity tank low level
FIRST warning that the main lube oil pump has alarm will sound.
stopped?
temperatures?
B 13674 Which of the following statements concerning the An increase in intake
factors affecting ignition delay is correct? air temperature will
increase ignition
delay.

B 13677 Which of the listed statements describes the If the oil level is not
reason why oil foaming occurs when starting a initially high, this
refrigeration compressor? condition is the result
of agitation created by
the movement of the
mechanical
components.
A 13678 Which piping material is recommended to be used Steel

in extra heavy duty sizes in ammonia refrigeration
system construction?
D 13679 While standing watch at sea and steaming full High superheat
ahead, reducing the boiler forced draft pressure temperature.
would also have a tendency to correct which
discrepancy?
A 13680 Why is the ring belt narrower in diameter than the To allow for greater
skirt of a piston designed for a diesel engine? expansion due to
higher operating
temperature.

__________.
reduction ratio?
the result of ____________ .
D 13686 A recirculating line is provided in the potable water maintain uniform inlet
hot water system to _____________ conditions for the
constant speed supply
pumps
B 13687 A steam vessel is operating at sea and despite activate the "engineer
troubleshooting the system by all the vessel's needs assistance"
engineers, the transfer of fuel to the settler has not alarm
been possible and the settler will be empty in a few
minutes. As the watch engineer, your NEXT step
shoul
A 13689 Air accumulated in the intercondenser of the air aftercondenser

__________.
C 13691 An indication of high salinity in the distillate maintaining the proper
discharged from a low pressure distilling plant can distilling plant heat
be the result of __________. balance
B 13692 Auxiliary boilers are divided into several water-tube
classifications, one of which is __________. supercritical circulation
high
C 13694 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) for boiler fuel fuel oil heaters for
oil service systems require __________. boilers burning fuels
with low viscosity
D 13695 Condensate formed within the tubes of the first- series of baffles
effect submerged tube nest of a double-effect, low
pressure evaporator, is removed by a __________.
B 13696 Diesel engine fuel oil contamination often results in governor malfunctions
__________.
C 13697 During engine warm-up, the expansion of valve valve spring tension
stems due to the buildup of engine heat, is
compensated for by the __________.
C 13699 Failure to use the turning gear prior to warming up thrust bearings
a main turbine will damage the __________.
B 13701 Helical type reduction gears used with propulsion allow construction with
drive trains are constructed so that several teeth fewer gear teeth
are meshed at the same time to
.
B 13703 If a refrigeration system is overcharged with low suction pressure
refrigerant, one result will be __________.
D 13704 If fires in a boiler furnace begin sputtering or excessive fuel

hissing, you should suspect___________. pressure at the
burners
B 13705 If the DC heater relief valve lifts frequently, the condensate supplied
cause can be excessive __________. to the DC heater
would be acceptable
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
fluctuate?
__________.

D 13718 In the operation of a flash type evaporator first stage flash
equipped with air ejectors, the air and chamber
noncondensable gases are evacuated directly from
the __________.
B 13719 Internal combustion engine crankcase vent outlets hinged rain guards
must be equipped with __________.
A 13720 Low compression pressure in a diesel engine can improperly seating
be caused by __________. intake valves
A 13721 Minor repairs may be performed on low pressure heat the refrigerant
refrigerant systems without recovering the
refrigerant charge if the pressure in the system is
raised to atmospheric. How may this be
accomplished?
A 13722 On a diesel engine, using a distributer type air Open the cylinder test

desuperheater
C 13724 Potable and nonpotable water systems aboard ship may be temporarily
__________. connected with a
removable spool
A 13725 Reduced capacity, accompanied by vibration and cavitation
noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump is a
result of __________.
B 13727 Strainers are installed in boiler fuel oil service lines collect water
to __________.
A 13728 The automatic recirculating valve in the main main air ejector
condensate recirculating line is controlled by a condensate discharge
sensor which is located at the _______?
A 13729 The compressor will run cobtinuously if there is: too heavy a load
C 13730 The direct cause of a crankcase explosion can be extremely hot
attributed to __________. scavenge air
B 13732 The individual box temperatures of a multibox expansion valves
refrigeration system are controlled by __________.
B 13733 The main function of oil scraper rings on a piston is seal the space
to _______ between the piston
and the liner
pumps fails to discharge liquid
is_______________.
C 13735 The presence of flash gas in the high pressure I only
lines of a refrigeration system is undesirable
because __________. I. erosion of the TXV valve
seat can be increased II. refrigeration system
capacity will be reduced
B 13736 The purpose of a contaminated steam system is to distill water from a
__________. harbor
heater
C 13738 The source of metal particles adhering to the shaft journal
magnets in a lube oil strainer is probably from the
__________.
B 13740 Three of the refrigerants covered under the low CFC-11, CFC-113 and
pressure system regulations are_________. R-502
D 13742 Unless told otherwise by the mud dock once a day for three
representative, the recommended circulation time hours with a diesel
and rate for most new water based liquid mud for powered mud pump at
each tank is___________. half throttle

A 13744 What is the FIRST thing that will happen if both the Ahead throttle will
main and standby lube oil pumps fail on a geared close.
main propulsion turbine operating at full sea
speed?
C 13745 What takes place of the compresion stroke of the evaporator pump
compressor in an absorption system?
C 13746 When a turbine rotor is not rotating during turbine bleed lines
maneuvering, the heat tends to be concentrated at
the __________.
B 13747 When installing a new rotary pump, the suction be of the same
piping should __________. diameter as the pump
suction connection
D 13749 When two direct air start reversable medium speed Full horsepower is
maneuvering?

level in the deaerating feed water tank (Direct feed water to the
D 13751 Which of the devices listed can be used to Bridge gage

determine bearing wear on a main propulsion
turbine bearing?
stopped?
C 13753 Which of the following operating procedures should Take all exhaust
be carried out immediately after any diesel engine temperature readings.
is started?
increase ignition
delay.

D 13756 Which of the listed conditions can cause high High water level in the
superheater outlet steam temperature in an steam drum.
automated boiler?
B 13757 Which of the listed statements describes the If the oil level is not
reason why oil foaming occurs when starting a initially high, this
refrigeration compressor? condition is the result
of agitation created by
the movement of the
mechanical
components.
C 13758 Which operating parameter may need to be Fuel injection pressure

decreased when running a large main propulsion
diesel engine at low load conditions?
descrepancy?
higher operating
temperature.

__________.
reduction ratio?
the result of ____________ .
D 13766 A recirculating line is provided in the potable hot maintain uniform inlet
water system to __________. conditions for the
pressure tanks
shoul
D 13769 Air accumulated in the aftercondenser of the air intercondenser

ejector unit is discharged directly to the
__________.
C 13772 Auxiliary boilers are divided into several fire-tube controlled
classifications, one of which is __________. circulation
high
with low viscosity
C 13775 Condensate accumulation in the steam side of a scale accumulation in

fuel oil heater could result in __________. an operating heater
__________.
C 13777 During engine warm-up, the expansion of cylinder valve spring tension
head valve stems due to the buildup of engine
heat, is compensated for by the __________.
A 13778 Excessive alkalinity of the water in an auxiliary caustic embrittlement

boiler can cause __________. of the boiler metal
C 13781 Helical reduction gears, as used with main eliminate propeller
propulsion drive trains, are constructed so that shaft end thrust
several teeth are meshed at the same time to
__________.
B 13783 If a refrigeration system is overcharged with low suction pressure
refrigerant, one result will be __________.
A 13784 If during operation and the air compressor pressure clogged suction air
will not rise, the probable cause maybe: filter
B 13786 If the piston stroke in a four stroke cycle diesel 1200 feet/minute
engine is 10 1/2 inches and the speed of rotation of
the crankshaft is 720 RPM, what is the average
piston speed?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 13793 In a closed cooling system for a turbocharged, four- improper venting of
stroke/cycle diesel engine, fluctuating water the cooling system
pressure can be caused by __________.
__________.
B 13796 In a watertube boiler, circulation is developed by I only

the difference in the __________.
I. tube length and various diameters

II. densities of the hot and cold water
A 13797 In diesel engines, hydraulic valve lifters are used to reduce valve gear
__________. pounding
D 13798 In the operating cycle of a four-stroke/cycle diesel pressure losses
engine, blowdown to exhaust manifold pressure
must occur before the piston begins the exhaust
stroke to minimize __________.
A 13801 Microbiological growths in marine fuel are a extremely detrimental
common occurrence that can be __________. to equipment and
operating processes
A 13802 On a diesel engine with direct-cylinder admission an overheated starting

air starting, a leaking air starting valve would be air supply pipe
desuperheater
C 13804 Potable and nonpotable water systems aboard ship may be temporarily
__________. connected with a
removable spool
A 13805 Recirculation of the feedwater ensures a flow of main feed pump
water through the __________.
D 13807 Strainers are installed in boiler fuel oil service lines absorb contaminants
to __________.
A 13808 The automatic combustion control system for steam-pressure
auxiliary boilers are designed to cycle burnes on
and off in response to the .
C 13809 The compressor used in an air-cooled air loosely fitted

conditioning system is short cycling. A service compressor drive belt
check determines the suction pressure is above the
normal cut-in point with an exceptionally high head
pressure and high superheat at the evaporator.
This is proba

B 13812 The individual box temperatures of a multibox expansion valves
refrigeration system are controlled by __________.
A 13813 The main function of a desuperheater is to maintain uniform

__________. steam flow through the
superheater while
providing auxiliary
steam as required
pumps fail to discharge liquid is__________.
D 13815 The presence of bubbles in a refrigeration system promote refrigerant
liquid line may __________. dehydration
__________. harbor
heater
__________.
C 13820 This/ese is/are the auxiliary machinery/ies the I only

storage battery on board ship can be used for
starting. I. Emergency five pump II. Life boat
engine III. Emergency steering gear
C 13822 Unless designed for such operation, two the operation of two
compressors should not be operated in parallel on compressors will
a R-12 system because _________ overload the
expansion valve
speed?
A 13825 What system is employed when fuel pumps deliver common rail
to a pressure main and cylinder valves open to the
main and allow fuel injection to appropriate
cylinder?
the __________.
B 13827 When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a any lubricant from
refrigeration compressor, extreme care must be contacting the carbon
taken to prevent __________. surface that would
cause the expulsion of
the saturated teflon
film
A 13828 When slight sputtering is detected at the boiler check for water in the
atomizer, you should __________. fuel supply
D 13829 When two direct air start reversable medium speed Full horsepower is
maneuvering?

level in the deaerating feed water tank (DC feed water to the
heater)? distilled water tank.

turbine bearing?
stopped?
is started?
increase ignition
delay.
A 13835 Which of the following statements represents the Assists in preheating

function of a turbine gland exhaust condenser? the condensate before
it enters the DC
heater.
automated boiler?
B 13837 Which of the listed set of conditions indicates early Loss of engine power
fuel injection timing? and high exhaust
temperatures

descrepancy?
higher operating
temperature.
A 13841 A 4 stroke, medium speed, eight cylinder, in-line #1, #5, #2, #6
When performing routine valve maintenance, #1
cylinder is set at TDC in firing position. Which
exhaust valves can be checked for proper valve
lash?
D 13842 A chemical based analysis of boiler stack gases is determine the volume
taken to __________. of the SO2 products of
combustion
D 13843 A diesel engine is equipped with an isochronous decrease only

hydraulic governor. A decrease in load will cause
the engine speed to __________.
A 13845 A lube oil sample is taken from the main engine A milky-white color
lube oil system and visually inspected. Which of
the following would indicate water contamination?
D 13846 A recirculating line is provided in the potable hot maintain uniform inlet
water system to __________. conditions for the
pressure tanks
shoul
A 13848 A wire of lower grade steel is used for: Wire mesh

D 13849 Air accumulated in the aftercondenser of the air intercondenser
__________.
C 13850 An air starting motor for a diesel engine is an electric solenoid
protected from overspeeding by __________. interlock
D 13853 Boiler stack gas temperature could be higher than leakage exists in the
normal if __________. inner and outer casing
with low viscosity

__________.
D 13857 During each two and one-half year inspection, Accumulation test
which test or examination of a cargo vessel water
tube boiler is required by Coast Guard Regulations
(46 CFR)?
drains normally collected and returned to the separator/trap
atmospheric pressure drain system?
__________.
B 13863 If a refrigeration system extracted 48,000 BTU per 2 tons
hour, the equivalent tonnage of the unit would be
__________.
A 13864 If during operation and the air compressor pressure clogged suction air
will not rise, the probable cause maybe: filter
piston speed?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
D 13875 In a reciprocating steam pump, the length of stroke increasing or
is adjusted by _____________ decreasing the
number of packing
rings around the
piston rod
the difference in the __________. I. tube length
and various diameters II. densities of the hot and
cold water
operating processes

B 13883 One of the functions of a boiler desuperheater I only
installed in a high pressure boiler is to
__________.
I. maintain the essential flow of feed water into the

drum
II. heat the boiler water in the steam drum
B 13884 Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well stuffing boxes
suited for pumping oil because __________. eliminate the leakage
problems usually
associated with other
gear pumps
A 13885 Recirculation of the feedwater ensures a flow of main feed pump

A 13886 Severe priming in a boiler can cause damage to superheater
the __________.
B 13887 Strainers are installed in boiler fuel oil service lines absorb contaminants
to __________.
A 13888 The atmospheric drain tank (ADT) normally drains main and/or auxiliary
to the __________. condenser
C 13889 The compressor used in an air-cooled air loosely fitted
conditioning system is short cycling. A service compressor drive belt
check determines the suction pressure is above the
normal cut-in point with an exceptionally high head
pressure and high superheat at the evaporator.
This is proba

A 13891 The force exerted by a valve spring to close the spring compression
diesel engine valves, is proportional to
__________.
B 13892 The individual box temperature of a refrigeration expansion valves
system are controlled by __________
superheater while
providing auxiliary
steam as required
B 13894 The most Probable cause why centrifugal typeof insufficientspeed

pumps fail to discharge liquid is
D 13895 The presence of bubbles in a refrigeration system promote refrigerant
liquid line may __________. dehydration
__________. harbor
A 13897 The rate of fouling on the oil side of fuel oil heaters steam pressure in the
is directly related to the __________. heater
__________.
A 13899 The time taken to raise steam on a cold boiler the time specified by
should always be __________. the boiler
manufacturer
B 13900 This type of heat when added to a substance, it will applied heat
result to a change in physical state without
changing its temperature.
A 13901 To safely increase the firing rate of a boiler, you before increasing the
should always increase the forced draft pressure fuel pressure
__________.
C 13902 Unless designed for such operation, two operation of two
compressors should not be operated in parallel in compressors will
a refrigeration system because the __________. overload the
expansion valve
B 13903 What best describes a multistage centrifugal Have one stepped
pump? impeller mounted in a
progressively staged
casing
speed?
A 13905 What system is employed when fuel pumps deliver common rail
to a pressure main and cylinder valves open to the
main and allow fuel injection to appropriate
cylinder?
the __________.
B 13907 When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a any lubricant from
refrigeration compressor, extreme care must be contacting the carbon
taken to prevent __________. surface that would
cause the expulsion of
the saturated teflon
film
D 13909 When two cams of the same diameter, one with greater valve lift
tangential flanks and the other with convex flanks
are compared, the cam with tangential flanks will
cause___________.
C 13910 Which condition would cause a high level in the Excessive dumping of
deaerating feed water tank (DC heater)? feed water to the
turbine bearing?
A 13912 Which of the following conditions is responsible for Expansion of the
the fuel oil to atomize when using a steam atomizer steam in the furnace.
in an auxiliary boiler?
is started?
A 13914 Which of the following statements concerning the They commonly use a
design of balanced throttle valves is correct? conventional valve
disc and a balance
piston.

it enters the DC
heater.
automated boiler?
temperatures

B 13919 While riding at anchor, the anchor chain should be windlass brake only
secured by the _________________
C 13920 Why is the discharge pressure of a herringbone Clearance between
gear pump steadier than the discharge pressure of the gear teeth and
a simple spur gear pump? casing is smaller.
C 13921 A 18 cylinder medium speed direct reversible main Turn the shaft with the
propulsion diesel engine is being operated with one turning gear while
cylinder secured. When the engine was stopped, applying starting air.
the affected cylinder stopped in a position
preventing the engine from being restarted. Which
of the fol
combustion
A 13924 A four-cycle, medium speed, eight cylinder, in-line #1, #5, #2, #6
A 13926 A reciprocating refrigeration compressor may be rising and falling with

tested for leaking discharge valves by stopping the each stroke
compressor, turning the discharge service valve all
the way in, and then turning the compressor over
by hand. If the discharge valves are leaking, the
co
B 13927 A steam supplied heat exchanger will fail to I only

maintain the designed quantity of heated liquid
output if the __________.
I. steam supply absolute pressure is increased

II. tubes are leaking
A 13928 A winch designed to maintain a continuous preset constant-tension

pull on mooring lines is called a __________ winch mooring
D 13929 Air accumulated in the after condenser of the air inter-condenser

__________.
protected from overspeeding by __________. interlock
B 13931 An indication of excessive soot accumulation on low stack temperature
boiler water tubes and economizer surfaces is
__________.
C 13934 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) concerning set at a pressure

superheater safety valves require that the valve be higher than the drum
__________. safety valves

D 13936 Diesel engine exhaust valve springs are under wide open only
compression when the valves are __________.
(46 CFR)?
A 13939 Failure to remove the carbon ridge from the top of damaged upper piston
the cylinder when replacing the piston rings, will rings and/or ring lands
result in __________.
B 13940 From where does the air ejector take its suction on First Effect vapor feed
a Soloshell double effect distilling unit? heater
__________.
B 13943 If a refrigeration system extracted 48,000 BTU per 2 tons
hour, the equivalent tonnage of the unit would be
__________.
A 13944 If during its operation, a centrifugal pump is noisy bent shaft
with excessive vibration, the cause would most
likely be due to:
B 13945 If the cooling water to the condenser of the King valve will open
refrigeration system fails, the .
piston speed?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 13954 In a D-type boiler, which of the tubes listed would Water walls
be located in the generating tube bank?
B 13955 In a reciprocating pump, the position of the pilot main steam piston
valve is controlled by the position of the valve
__________.
the difference in the __________. I. tube length
and various diameters II. densities of the hot and
cold water
D 13959 Intercooling of a multistage air compressor condensing part of the
provides the advantages of reducing the work of original water vapor
compression on the succeeding stages, and content
__________.
B 13960 Low compression in an auxiliary diesel engine high coolant
could be caused by ____________ temperature

operating processes

__________. I. maintain the essential flow of
feedwater into the drum II. heat the boilerwater in
the steam drum
C 13964 Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well stuffing boxes
problems usually
gear pumps
A 13965 Recirculation of the feed water ensures a flow of main feed pump
the __________.
to __________.
to the _______. condenser
C 13969 The compressor in the ship service refrigeration discharge valves are
system is short cycling on the high pressure cutout leaking excessively
switch. The probable reason for this is the
__________.
B 13970 The direct acting mechanical governor used with governor flyweight
some small diesel engines, controls fuel flow to the action on a pilot valve
engine by __________. which controls fuel
injection
__________.
B 13972 The indications of faulty freon comprssor valve are: loe head pressure-
high sunction pressure

superheater while
providing auxiliary
steam as required
D 13974 The most practical way of detecting an overload in check the cylinder
one cylinder of an operating large, low-speed, main exhausts for black
propulsion diesel engine is to __________. smoke
A 13975 The presence of air in the steering gear hydraulic wrong rudder angles
lines will result to
C 13976 The purging of air from an electro-hydraulic changing over to hand
steering gear unit is necessary when __________. pump operation
B 13978 The source of combustion inside the cylinder of atomized fuel
diesel engine comes from:
manufacturer
D 13980 This type of brine is used more frequently on the sodium chloride
refrigeration system because it has lower freezing
point.
__________.
C 13982 Unless designed for such operation, two operation of two
compressors should not be operated in parallel in compressors will
a refrigeration system because the __________. overload the
expansion valve
B 13983 What auxiliary machine or device is used to foam type filter
segregate oil and water accumulated in the engine
room before it is being discharge overboard?
A 13984 What is the factor that measures the flow rate of Viscosity
fuel oils and lubricating oils?
A 13985 What steps should be taken if large quantities of Change over to the
fuel oil are found in the drain inspection tank? standby fuel oil heater.
C 13986 When a turbine is in operation, a rotor position radial position relative

micrometer is used to determine any change in to the casing
rotor __________.
D 13987 When installed, the economizer relief valve should at the same pressure
always be set __________. as the superheater
safety valve
cause___________.
D 13990 Which condition would cause a dangerously low Excessive dumping of
level in the deaerating feedwater tank (Direct feedwater to the drain
Contact) heater as the vessel is increasing from inspection tank via the
maneuvering to sea speed? automatic dump valve.
C 13991 Which of the devices listed are used to rigidly Keyways and keys
mount reduction gear bearings in their housings?

C 13993 Which of the following operating conditions will Decreased connecting
occur when shims are removed from the joint rod bearing clearance
between the foot of a marine type diesel engine
connecting rod and the bearing box?
disc and a balance
piston.

it enters the DC
heater.
D 13996 Which of the listed conditions can cause High water level in the
excessively high superheater outlet steam steam drum.
temperature in an automated boiler?
temperatures
B 13998 Which operating condition of a diesel engine is Over speeding

indicated by excessive firing pressures?
B 13999 While raising steam on a cold boiler, the air cock is the boiler is cut in on
to be closed after __________. the line
C 14000 Why is the discharge pressure of a herringbone Clearance between
gear pump steadier than the discharge pressure of the gear teeth and
a simple spur gear pump? casing is smaller.
A 14001 A 16 cylinder main propulsion diesel engine is Take compression

operating at 95% of full load. No. 7 cylinder is in pressure readings on
alarm condition and indicating 1000°F exhaust No. 7 cylinder.
temperature. All fuel racks are at 21-22 mm except
No. 7 which is at 18mm. A new fuel injector nozzle
for N
combustion

A 14006 A reciprocating refrigeration compressor may be rising and falling with

tested for leaking discharge valves by stopping the each stroke
compressor, turning the discharge service valve all
the way in, and then turning the compressor over
by hand. If the discharge valves are leaking, the
co
A 14007 A steam supplied heat exchanger will fail to I only

output if the __________.
I. steam side shell absolute pressure is decreased

II. heat exchanger drain is leaking
D 14008 A well-lubricated bearing surface always appears well knurled

__________.
C 14009 Aftercooling of the cylinder air charge of a higher torque but
protected from over speeding by __________. interlock
__________.
C 14014 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) concerning set at a pressure
superheater safety valves require that the valve be higher than the drum
C 14015 Condensate accumulating in the steam side of a overheating

fuel oil heater could result in __________.
(46 CFR)?
A 14018 Excessive alkalinity of boiler water will cause caustic embrittlement
________.
A 14019 Failure to remove the carbon ridge at the top of the damaged upper piston
cylinder when removing a piston may result in rings and/or ring lands
__________.
B 14020 From where does the air ejector take its suction on First Effect vapor feed
a Soloshell double effect distilling unit? heater
C 14021 Helical gears are preferred over spur gears for prevent torsional
steam turbine reduction gear units due to the fact stress
that they __________.
B 14022 If a boiler is smoking and increasing the excess air forced draft fan failure
does not reduce the smoke, the cause can be
_________________.
B 14023 If a refrigeration system compressor crankcase is add refrigerant to the
sweating, you should __________. system
A 14024 If diesel fuel was discharging from the waste water re-prime the purifier
outlet of a disk type centrifugal purifier operating
as a separator you should __________.
C 14025 If the cooling water to the condenser fails, the solenoid valve will
______ close
C 14026 If the piston groove drain holes for the oil control The oil control rings
rings become clogged, which of the following is will seat improperly
likely to occur? and wear rapidly.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 14033 In a chilled water air conditioning unit using a increasing refrigerant
reciprocating compressor, the refrigerating effect of pressure in the coil
the primary refrigerant can be increased by
__________.
B 14035 In a reciprocating pump, the position of the pilot main steam piston
valve is controlled by the position of the valve
__________.
B 14036 In a water-tube boiler, circulation is caused by the area and length of the
C 14037 In diesel engines designed with a crosshead, the reciprocating at the
motion of the piston rod can be described as piston pin, rotary at
__________. the crank pin
C 14038 In the majority of marine power plants, the fuel oil more heating is
heater installations are divided into several units required for lower
because __________. loads
D 14039 Intercooling of a multistage air compressor condensing part of the

provides the advantages of reducing the work of original water vapor
compression on the succeeding stages, and content
__________.
C 14040 Low compression in a diesel engine could be worn or broken
caused by __________. cylinder liner sealing
rings
A 14041 Metallic packing rings are installed in turbine interstage steam
diaphragms to prevent __________. leakage along the
turbine rotor
A 14042 On a diesel engine equipped with individual jerk equalize effective
type fuel pumps, adjustments should be made to delivery strokes
the tappets (push rods) of the pumps to
__________.
__________. I. maintain the essential flow of
feedwater into the drum II. heat the boilerwater in
the steam drum
B 14044 Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well stuffing boxes
problems usually
gear pumps
D 14045 Reciprocating air compressor bearing failure may a misaligned

result from __________. crankshaft
the __________.
to __________.
to the _______. condenser
C 14049 The compressor in the ship service refrigeration discharge valves are
system is short cycling on the high pressure cutout leaking excessively
switch. The probable reason for this is the
__________.
injection
__________.
A 14052 The inability to maintain proper vacuum in a fluctuating steam
submerged tube evaporator can be caused by pressure to the air
__________. ejector nozzle
B 14053 The main feed check valve functions to check pressure
__________. pulsations in the feed
line
B 14054 The most practical method of determining the visually inspect the
condition of a shaft bearing while the shaft is in bearing
operation is to __________.
C 14055 The presence of a pit in a boiler tube is most likely sludge is present
to occur when .
C 14056 The purging of air from an electro-hydraulic changing over to hand
steering gear unit is necessary when __________. pump operation
C 14058 The solenoid valves in the fuel oil supply line to an a decrease in feed
automatically fired auxiliary boiler, are temperature
automatically closed by __________.
manufacturer
D 14060 This tank is a small chamber located at the bottom septic tank
of the fuel tank which has a drain cook to allow
sediment and water to collet and be drained
__________.
A 14062 Uneven bolt tightening during the installation of a binding of pump
fuel injection pump can result in __________. moving parts
A 14063 What attention do starting air receives require? frequent draining of
accumulated moisture
C 14064 What is the equivalent tonnage of a refrigeration 2.5

system rated at 48,000 BTU per hour?

rotor __________.
safety valve
D 14068 When should you expect to find an insulating When transferring

flange in a fueling hose? LNG
cause___________.
C 14070 Which condition would cause a dangerously low Excessive dumping of
maneuvering to sea speed? automatic dump valve

C 14073 Which of the following operating conditions can Decreased connecting
disc and a balance
piston.
D 14075 Which of the following statements represents the The amount of

condition where the numerical value of the superheat will always
evaporator superheat will be greater than the be greater during
associated box temperature being cooled? transient load
conditions.
B 14077 Which of the listed sequence of events occurs The damper on the
when an automatic auxiliary boiler is pre-purged? inlet side of the
furnace is moved to
the open position for a
given number of
seconds and then
moved to the closed
position.
B 14078 Which operating condition of a diesel engine is Overspeeding

B 14080 Why is superheated steam used in the main Less specific energy
propulsion turbines instead of saturated steam? available per pound of
steam.
for N
D 14082 A check valve is located between the economizer assure a positive feed
and the steam drum to __________. water flow through the
economizer
A 14083 A diesel engine is driving an alternator required to 1980 to 2070 RPM

run at 1800 RPM. The overspeed governor is
normally required to be set within a range of
__________.
D 14085 A lower thermostatic temperature setting will low relative humidity is

provide a desired degree of comfort in a room maintained
where __________.
C 14086 A reciprocating air compressor that is running compressor is
roughly and vibrating excessively indicates that the overloaded
.
output if the __________. I. steam supply
absolute pressure is increased II. tubes are
leaking
__________.
C 14089 Aftercooling of the cylinder air charge of a higher torque but
D 14090 An air conditioning system, required to remove 1.5 tons
from 33,000 to 35,000 BTU per hour, should have
a minimum capacity of __________.
__________.
A 14093 Boiler screen tubes are used to protect which of the Superheater
listed components from high furnace temperature?
C 14094 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) concerning be set at a pressure
superheater safety valves require that the valve higher than the drum

B 14097 During diesel engine warm-up, which type of valve Mechanical
lash adjuster compensates for the change in length
of the exhaust valve stem?
________.
A 14099 Failure to remove calcium and magnesium from scaling

feedwater before it reaches the boiler can result in
tube __________.
D 14100 Friction, engine wear, and oil consumption in a TBN of the oil
diesel engine can be directly attributed to the
__________.
reduction gear units due to they fact that they stress
__________.
B 14102 If a boiler is smoking and increasing the excess air forced draft fan failure
does not reduce the smoke, the cause can be
_________________.
B 14103 If a refrigeration system compressor crankcase is add refrigerant to the
sweating, you should __________. system
A 14104 If diesel fuel was discharging from the waste water reprime the purifier
D 14105 If the cooling water temperature and the lube oil a dirty lube oil strainer
temperature in a diesel engine are too high, the

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 14113 In a chilled water air conditioning unit using a increasing refrigerant
reciprocating compressor, the refrigerating effect of pressure in the coil
the primary refrigerant can be increased by
__________.
B 14115 In a reaction turbine, the fixed blades function to decrease steam
B 14119 Intercoolers installed on starting air compressors, dust entering the first
reduce the possibility of __________. stage
C 14120 Low compression in a diesel engine could be worn or broken wet

rings
A 14121 Metallic packing rings are installed in turbine interstage steam
diaphragms to prevent __________. leakage along the
turbine rotor
__________.
B 14123 One of the factors that effect the air-conditioning corrosion
load is______________.
C 14124 Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well stuffing boxes
problems usually
gear pumps

result from __________. crankshaft
C 14126 Serious tube leaks in the air ejector condenser clogged steam
assembly will cause __________. strainers
C 14127 Sticking of diesel engine piston compression rings high compression
may be caused by __________. pressure
B 14128 The astern guarding valve on main propulsion at full sea speed
steam turbine units must be open when a vessel is
__________.
A 14129 The compressor in an air-cooled condensing system is overcharged
refrigeration system is short cycling on the high with refrigerant
pressure cutout switch. A probable reason for this
is the __________.
injection
A 14131 The follow-up gear on an electrohydraulic steering takes the pump off
gear ________________ stroke when the
desired rudder angle
is attained
A 14132 The inability to maintain proper vacuum in a fluctuating steam
submerged tube evaporator can be caused by pressure to the air
__________. ejector nozzle
line
C 14135 The power output of a turbocharged diesel engine turbocharger stalls
will drop if the cooling water flow through the after
cooler is interrupted because the __________.
D 14136 The purge unit of a low pressure refrigeration rupture disk
chiller draws gas from the _______.
B 14137 The rate of fouling on the oil side of a fuel oil heater quality of steam
is inversely related to the __________. flowing through the
heater
D 14139 The time between injection and ignition of the fuel turbulence lag
is known as __________.
C 14140 This particular type of sewage treatment employs biological method
basically a storage tank, which collects solid
material for disposal in permitted areas or to a
shore collection facility.
B 14141 To safely decrease the boiler firing rate, you should after reducing the
always reduce the fuel pressure __________. forced draft pressure

A 14143 What are the two most common gases that Oxygen and carbon
dissolve in boiler water and cause corrosion on the dioxide
internal parts of the boiler?
C 14144 What is the equivalent tonnage of a refrigeration 2.5
system rated at 48,000 BTU per hour?

rotor __________.
safety valve
B 14148 When shifting suction from one fresh water tank to loosen the mechanical
another, if the fresh water pump loses suction you seal
should___________.
B 14149 When two cams of the same diameter, one with greater valve lift
are compared, the cam with convex flanks will
cause___________.
D 14152 Which of the following conditions is realized by the Ignition lag increases.
turbocharging of a previously naturally aspirated
diesel engine?
C 14153 Which of the following operating conditions can Decreased connecting
A 14154 Which of the following statements concerning the Shutdown due to the
alarms for automatically controlled auxiliary boilers activation of a vital
complies with applicable Coast Guard Regulations alarm will require a
(46 CFR)? manual reset.
D 14155 Which of the following statements represents the The amount of
condition where the numerical value of the superheat will always
evaporator superheat will be greater than the be greater during
associated box temperature being cooled? transient load
conditions.
when an automatic auxiliary boiler is prepurged? inlet side of the
furnace is moved to
given number of
seconds and then
moved to the closed
position.
B 14158 Which operating condition of a diesel engine is Overspeeding

steam.
for N
D 14162 A check valve is located between the economizer assure a positive
and the steam drum to __________. feedwater flow through
the economizer

run at 1800 RPM. The overspeed governor is
__________.
D 14165 A lower thermostatic temperature setting will low relative humidity is

provide a desired degree of comfort in a room maintained
where __________.
C 14166 A reciprocating air compressor is running roughly compressor is
and vibrating excessively, indicating that the overloaded
__________.
output if the __________. I. steam supply
absolute pressure is increased II. tubes are
leaking
__________.
C 14169 Aftercooling of a turbocharged diesel engine will higher torque but
horsepower
D 14170 An air conditioning system, required to remove 1.5 tons
from 33,000 to 35,000 BTU per hour, should have
a minimum capacity of __________.
B 14171 An indication of an overloaded main propulsion white smoke in the
diesel engine is __________. exhaust
D 14172 Automatically fired auxiliary boilers use fuel oil filter bag type
strainer arrangements of either the simplex type or
__________.


D 14176 Diesel engine exhaust temperatures may be used leaking exhaust valves
to indicate __________.
________.

feedwater before it reaches the boiler can result in
tube __________.
__________.
__________.
B 14182 If a boiler is panting, which of the following actions Decrease the air
should be taken? pressure to the
burners.
B 14183 If a refrigeration crankcase compressor were short system was
cycling on the low pressure cutout switch, the overcharged with
cause might be that the __________. refrigerant
A 14184 If diesel fuel was discharging from the waste water reprime the purifier

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 14193 In a centrifugal pump, the seal piping directs liquid packing gland
from the discharge side of the pump to the
__________.
B 14194 In a double-effect submerged tube evaporator, the scale formation on the
brine density should be prevented from falling tube nests
below 1.5/32nds to minimize __________.

C 14199 Intercoolers installed on starting air compressors, dust entering the first

rings
B 14201 Mechanical shaft seals used on water service Water under negative
pumps require lubrication of the seal faces to pressure.
minimize deposits of foreign matter on those
surfaces. Which of the following pressures and
lubricants are required?
__________.
B 14203 One of the factors limiting the amount of load which governor sensitivity
can be put on a modern marine diesel engine is the
__________.
D 14204 Poor quality fuel being used in a turbocharged hard starting
medium-speed, diesel engine could result in
__________.
result from _________ crankshaft
B 14208 The astern guarding valve must be open when a at full sea speed
vessel is __________.
A 14209 The compressor in an air-cooled condensing system is overcharged
refrigeration system is short cycling on the high with refrigerant
pressure cutout switch. A probable reason for this
is the __________.
B 14210 The dimension of the thinnest hydrodynamic film pour point of the
developed within a full journal bearing, when all lubricant
other factors remain constant, depends upon the
__________.
B 14211 The follow-up gear on an electro-hydraulic steering relieves excessive
gear ___________ fluid pressure
C 14212 The inability to maintain proper boiler water economizer drain line
alkalinity, phosphate, or pH levels in a steam boiler,
indicates a leak in the __________.
line
will drop if the cooling water flow through the
aftercooler is interrupted because the __________.
D 14216 The purge unit of a low pressure refrigeration rupture disk

chiller draws gas from the _______.
heater
is known as __________.
C 14220 This particular type of sewage treatment employs biological method
basically a storage tank, which collects solid
material for disposal in permitted areas or to a
shore collection facility.

C 14224 What is the effect of excess frost on the evaporator keeps the refrigerated
coils? space cooler
C 14225 What steps should be taken if excessive steaming Secure the fuel oil
and vigorous bubbling occurs in the first section of heater currently in
the drain inspection tank? use.
B 14226 When a turbine bearing shows signs of stop the turbine

overheating, you should __________.
B 14227 When inspecting pistons, liners, and rings of a faulty piston lubricator
large two-stroke/cycle diesel engine through the
cylinder ports, a wet piston crown would indicate a
__________.
B 14228 When shifting suction from one fresh water tank to loosen the mechanical
another, if the fresh water pump loses suction you seal
should___________.
cause___________.
A 14231 Which of the devices is commonly used in Plasti-gage

measuring the clearances between the main
engine bearings and the crankshaft?
turbocharging of a previously naturally aspirated
diesel engine?
A 14233 Which of the following operating characteristics of Helps absorb the
the Bendix drive friction clutch is associated with a shock when the pinion
Bendix drive starter? engages the flywheel
ring gear.
(46 CFR). manual reset.
B 14235 Which of the following statements represents the Safety valves are to
Coast Guard Regulation regarding a boiler be set at 110% of the
installation in which the superheater outlet highest setting of the
temperature exceeds 850°F? safety valves on the
drum.
B 14236 Which of the listed conditions can cause a diesel Dirty lube oil filter
engine to use too much lube oil?
when an automatic auxiliary boiler is prepurged? inlet side of the
furnace is moved to
given number of
seconds and then
moved to the closed
position.
C 14238 Which of these steps would you take if you found put in smaller burner
an accumulation of oil in the furnace floor? types
B 14239 While preparing to get underway, you have steam sentinel valve
downstream of the bulkhead stops. You want to roll
the turbines. What valve do you open next?
steam.
D 14241 A 12-knot ship consumes 125MT of fuel per day. 3323.25 MT
How many days will it take her to navigate a
distance of 6,280 nautical miles and how many
metric tons of fuel (who) she consume? If the
unpumpable fuel is about 3% and the allowance for
delay due to bad weat
D 14242 A check valve is located between the economizer assure a positive

and the steam drum to __________. feedwater flow through
the economizer
run at 1800 RPM. The over speed governor is
__________.
When checking exhaust valve lash with the
crankshaft set with #8 piston at TDC in the firing
position, which cylinder exhaust valves can be
checked f
B 14245 A lower thermostatic setting will provide a desired low relative humidity is
degree of comfort in a room where: maintained
C 14246 A reciprocating air compressor is running roughly compressor is
and vibrating excessively, indicating that the overloaded
__________.
output if the __________. I. steam side shell
absolute pressure is decreased II. heat
exchanger drain is leaking
B 14248 A water-tube type boiler when compared to a fire- I only
tube type boiler has an advantage of __________.
I. a water-tube boiler requiring less chemical

compounding
II. the fire-tube boiler providing a greater amount of
heat transfer to the water as the hot
C 14249 Aftercooling of a turbocharged diesel engine will higher torque but

horsepower
B 14250 An air conditioning system with clogged filters will No head-pressure to
have one of the following conditions: the compressor
B 14251 An indication of a moderate leak existing in a high auxiliary steam

desuperheater is __________. pressure
__________.

B 14255 Concerning the operation of refrigeration systems, high surrounding

frosting or sweating of a liquid line is usually relative humidity
indicative of __________.
A 14258 Excessive air leakage into the suction side of a The pump delivers full
centrifugal pump would be indicated by which of capacity when started,
the following operational problems? but gradually slackens
off to an abnormally
low flow.
feed water before it reaches the boiler can result in
tube __________.
__________.
__________.
burners.
B 14263 If a refrigeration crankcase compressor were short system was
cycling on the low pressure cutout switch, the overcharged with
cause might be that the __________. refrigerant
A 14264 If cranking a diesel engine is too slow while insufficient heat of

attempting to start, it will result in __________. compression
D 14266 If the pipe leading to the starting air valves Starting air valve
becomes hot, what does it indicates? closed
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 14273 In a centrifugal pump, the seal piping directs liquid packing gland
from the discharge side of the pump to the
__________.

B 14276 In a water-cooled refrigeration system, the temperature of the
condenser cooling water regulating valve is cooling water
A 14277 In diesel engineering practice, the term used to cetane number
express the ignition quality of a particular fuel is
__________.
C 14278 In the majority of marine power plants, the fuel oil More heating is
because loads

rings
B 14281 Mechanical shaft seals used on water service Water under negative
pumps require lubrication of the seal faces to pressure.
minimize deposits of foreign matter on those
surfaces. Which of the following pressures and
lubricants are required?
D 14282 On a diesel engine equipped with an isochronous speed will drop
governor, if the 'speed droop' control is reduced to drastically with any
the 'zero' setting, the engine __________. increase in load
__________.
__________.
C 14285 Reason why there is over lapped in exhaust closing assist closing of
and inlet valve opening of four stroke engine: exhaust valves
B 14288 The astern guarding valve must be open when a at full sea speed
vessel is __________.
B 14289 The compression ratio of a diesel engine refers to piston area to
the ratio between the __________. connecting rod length
B 14290 The dimension of the thinnest hydrodynamic film pour point of the
developed within a full journal bearing, when all lubricant
other factors remain constant, depends upon the
__________.
gear __________. fluid pressure.
B 14293 The main features of different pumps if they are output is directly
working under non-cavitating condition proportional to speed
is______________.
C 14294 The most practical material used as evaporator of copper

ammonia system is:
will drop if the cooling water flow through the
aftercooler is interrupted because the __________.
D 14296 The pumping efficiency of a rotary pump will discharge volume

decrease with an increase in the pump
____________
heater
A 14298 The solenoid valve is controlled by: the thermal switch
operated by the icebox
temperature
is known as __________.
A 14300 This kind of atomization of fuel oil employs the mechanical
pressure of oil as it is delivered to the burners atomization
C 14302 Undesirable refrigerant characteristics are: non flammable and

nontoxic
B 14304 What is the diameter of a cylinder whose cross- 36 inches
sectional area is 706.86 square inches?
B 14305 What steps should be taken if excessive steaming Systematically locate
and vigorous bubbling occurs in the first section of and isolate the faulty
the drain inspection tank? traps in the main
steam piping to the
turbo generator.
__________.
D 14308 When securing the main engine, which of the listed Circulate oil until oil
procedures should be carried out to remove or and gear casing have
reduce condensation from the interior of the main reached ambient
reduction gear casing? temperatures.
cause___________.
level in the deaerating feed water tank (Direct feed water to the drain
B 14311 Which of the designs listed will keep the lobes from Drive chain
making contact in a Roots-type blower?
turbo charging of a previously naturally aspirated
diesel engine?
ring gear.
(46 CFR). manual reset.
temperature exceeds 850░F? safety valves on the
drum.
D 14317 Which of the listed refrigeration system Expansion valve
components keeps the refrigerant circulating
through the system?
B 14318 Which of the water supplies listed below is typically Seawater
used as a cooling medium for the gland exhaust
condenser, intercondenser, and aftercondenser of
an air ejector unit?
B 14319 While overhauling a jerk-type fuel pump it is Delivery check valve
necessary to replace the pump plunger. Which of
the parts listed below must also be replaced?
B 14320 Why is superheated steam used in the main Less specific energy is
propulsion turbine instead of saturated steam? available per pound of
steam.
C 14321 A 12" X 8" X 8" simplex double-acting pump makes 62.54 gpm
100 strokes per minute. If the slip is 6%, the
discharge rate is __________.
D 14322 A check run on a hydraulic anchor windlass during prevent chemical
long periods of inactivity should be carried out to breakdown of
__________. hydraulic fluid
A 14323 A diesel engine indicator diagram measures 12.5 14.08 kg/cm2
cm in length and has an area of 22 cm2. What is
the cylinder mean effective pressure if the spring
used has a scale of 1.25 mm equals 1 kg/cm2?
B 14324 A four-cycle, eight cylinder in-line medium speed 120 degrees

diesel engine, has a firing order of 1-5-2-6-8-4-7-3.
D 14325 A lower than normal boiler stack gas temperature dirty firesides
usually indicates __________.
B 14326 A receiver is used to: separate to oil from
the refrigerant
output if the __________. I. steam side shell
absolute pressure is decreased II. heat
exchanger drain is leaking
compounding II. the fire-tube boiler providing a
greater amount of heat transfer to the water as the
hot
A 14329 Aftercoolers are used with air compressors to reduce the

__________. temperature of
compressed air
C 14330 An air compressor is equipped with an intercooler inject water vapor into
and an aftercooler to __________. the compressed air

__________.
A 14333 Boiler refractory firebrick is secured to the casing slots in the brick
by __________. engaging anchor bolts
D 14334 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) concerning auxiliary steam outlet
marine boilers, require the installation of a safety
valve on the __________.
B 14335 Concerning the operation of refrigeration systems, high surrounding
frosting or sweating of a liquid line is usually relative humidity
indicative of __________.
lash adjuster automatically compensates for the
thermal expansion of the exhaust valve stem?
A 14338 Excessive air leakage into the suction side of a The pump delivers full
centrifugal pump would be indicated by which of capacity when started,
the following operational problems? but gradually slackens
off to an abnormally
low flow.
B 14339 Failure to open the diesel engine test cocks after a an air bound fuel
long period of shutdown, prior to starting may result system
in __________.
B 14340 Friction in the moving parts of a governor, the react with insufficient
governor linkage, and contol valve causes the speed droop
governor to .
C 14341 Heavy wear in a particular area of the inner a high suction head
circumference of a packing ring may be caused by
__________.
burners.
B 14343 If a refrigeration compressor will not start, the the pressure
reason may be __________. regulating valve is not
closing
D 14345 If the cooling water flow through the air ejector Air ejector nozzles will
inter-condensers and after-condensers is erode.
inadequate, which of the problems listed will occur?
C 14346 If the pipe leading to the starting air valves Starting air valve
becomes hot, what does it indicates? closed
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 14353 In a bypass type lubrication system for a diesel lube oil pump suction
engine, the dirty oil line to the centrifuge should be line
taken from the __________.
B 14355 In a reaction turbine, the axial thrust due to the toward the high
reactive force on the rotor blading drives the rotor pressure end
__________.
B 14356 In a water-cooled refrigeration system, the temperature of the
A 14357 In describing engine operation, what does the term The sequence of
'cycle' mean? events that produce a
power pulse.
D 14358 In the installation of valves in the piping tha goes to stop-check valve, stop
the boilers steam drum, which series of installation valve, regulator
ic CORRECT?

rings
D 14361 Mechanical lubricators for diesel engine cylinders operated manually
are usually small reciprocating pumps which are once each hour
__________.
__________.
__________.
B 14365 Reason why centrifugal pump may fall to deliver discharged head too
water when first started low
D 14366 Serious tube leaks in the air ejector condenser clogged steam
assembly may cause __________. strainers
A 14367 Stern tube and strut bearings lined with hardwood saltwater
or rubber composition materials are lubricated with
__________.
C 14368 The astern guardian valve must be open when a loading cargo
vessel is
D 14370 The diffusion ring installed in many high pressure eliminates axial thrust
centrifugal pumps, such as feed pumps,
__________.

gear __________. fluid pressure
A 14373 The main engine pressure of an 8-cyclinder 2- 8759.52 HP
stroke cycle, single-acting engine with a cyclinder
constant of 0.9954 is 11 kg/sq. cm. What is
indicated horsepower at 100 rpm?
C 14374 The most likely result of water slugging in the excessive shaft seal
steam supply to a ship service turbogenerator is wear
__________.
B 14375 The power loss associated with slip in a fluid chattering in the
coupling appears as __________. driving member
D 14376 The pump packing gland has been repeatedly Replace all of the
tightened by small increments until the gland has packing.
bottomed. Which of the actions listed should be
carried out next if the leakage continues to be
excessive?
C 14377 The rate of cylinder lubricating oil metered to each the same, whether at
cylinder of a large, low-speed, main propulsion sea, or during
diesel engine is __________. maneuvering
C 14378 The small end of the connecting rod is attached to crankpin

the piston with a __________.
B 14379 The thrust bearing wear on a turbine may be bearing drop
determined by checking the __________.
A 14380 This is the temperature of a liquid in which boiling saturation temperature
occurs?
C 14381 To routinely clean a metal-edge type lube oil remove the disc
strainer, you should __________. element and immerse
it in gasoline
B 14382 Underway on watch in the fireroom, the bridge high fuel oil viscosiity
reports white smoke coming from the stack. This
B 14383 What are the system of scavenging on large diesel loop flow
main propulsion engines got easily corroded is due
to?
B 14384 What is the diameter of a cylinder whose cross- 36 inches
sectional area is 706.86 square inches?

__________.
B 14389 When turning a new cylinder head stud on a lathe, stud length
the minimum effective thread length of the stud is
determined primarily by the __________.

level in the deaerating feed water tank (Direct feed water to the drain
B 14392 Which of the following conditions is NOT an Objectionable odors
indication of microbial contamination?
ring gear.
B 14394 Which of the following statements concerning fuel The greater the
atomization in a diesel engine cylinder is correct? atomization, the
greater the
penetration.
temperature exceeds 850░F? safety valves on the
drum.
D 14397 Which of the listed refrigeration system Expansion valve
components keeps the refrigerant circulating
through the system?
condenser, intercondenser, and aftercondenser of
steam.
C 14401 A 12" X 8" X 8" simplex double-acting pump makes 62.54 gpm
100 strokes per minute. If the slip is 6%, the
discharge rate is __________.
D 14402 A check run on a hydraulic anchor windlass during prevent chemical
long periods of inactivity should be carried out to breakdown of
__________. hydraulic fluid
B 14404 A four-cycle, eight cylinder in-line medium speed 120 degrees

diesel engine, has a firing order of 1-5-2-6-8-4-7-3.
B 14406 A rapid loss of water from the deaerating feed tank I only
and the sudden overflow of water from the distilling
tank would be caused by __________. I. a
sudden increase in steam demand while
maneuvering II. an unrestricted opening in the
condensate spill
C 14407 A steam propelled tank ship is operating at sea and repeat all the steps
despite troubleshooting the system by all the that have been taken
vessel's engineers, the transfer of fuel to the settler to determine the
has not been possible and the settler will be empty cause of the problem
in a few minutes. As the watch engineer, your NE

compounding II. the fire-tube boiler providing a
greater amount of heat transfer to the water as the
hot
A 14409 Aftercoolers are used with air compressors to reduce the

__________. temperature of
compressed air
C 14410 An air compressor is equipped with an intercooler inject water vapor into
and an aftercooler to __________. the compressed air

C 14412 Automatic pressure control valves for steam are subjected to high
service require periodic maintenance inspections compressive stress
because they __________.
C 14415 Concerning the classification of steam turbines, a consists of reaction
cross compound designed unit __________. stages and a dummy
piston
A 14416 Diesel engine exhaust noise can be reduced in an changing the direction
exhaust muffler by __________. of exhaust gas flow

C 14418 Excessive accumulation of carbon deposits on a too much excess

boiler burner throat ring and diffuser could result in combustion air
__________.
in __________.
B 14420 Friction developing between the moving parts of a react with insufficient
governor, governor linkage and control valve will speed droop
cause the governor to __________.
C 14421 Heavy wear in a particular area of the inner a high suction head
circumference of a packing ring may be caused by
__________.
B 14422 If a boiler is brought on the line with its steam thermal shock
pressure much higher than that of the boiler
already on the line, there is danger of __________.
B 14423 If a refrigeration compressor will not start, the the pressure

reason may be __________. regulating valve is not
closing
intercondensers and aftercondensers is erode.
D 14426 If the people in an air conditioned room complain of preheater has failed to
being too cool, the trouble might be that the cutout
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
B 14436 In a water-cooled refrigeration system the temperature of the
controlled by ____________
power pulse.
A 14438 In the execution of a standard UMS-check, the To refill the tank and
engineer on duty is experiencing a "low water level" the entire system is
ALARM in a cooling water expansion tank. What checked for leakages
will be the appropriate action?
B 14440 Low compression in a diesel engine can be caused clogged coolant

by __________. passages

__________.
C 14443 One of the dis advantage of carbon dioxide as it is toxic

refrigerant is that
B 14444 Poor combustion in a diesel engine operating with high compression

blended fuel oil can be caused by __________. pressure
B 14445 Reason why centrifugal pump may fall to deliver discharged head too
water when first started low
A 14447 Stern tube and strut bearings lined with hardwood saltwater
or rubber composition materials are lubricated with
__________.
C 14448 The astern element of a main propulsion turbine is multiple entry, helical
usually designed as a/an __________. flow turbine
D 14450 The diffusion ring installed in many high pressure eliminates axial thrust
centrifugal pumps, such as feed pumps,
__________.

gear __________. fluid pressure.
B 14452 The ignition quality of diesel fuel oil is indicated by specific gravity
the __________.
A 14453 The main engine is an 8 cyclinder single acting, 2- 9635.47 HP
stroke cycle diesel with a cyclinder of 650 mm bore
x 1,350 mm stroke. What is the cyclinder constant.
What is the indicated horsepower if the indicated
pressure is 11 kg/sq. cm. at 110 rpm?
steam supply to a ship service turbogenerator is wear
__________.
D 14456 The pump packing gland has been repeatedly Replace all of the
tightened by small increments until the gland has packing.
bottomed. Which of the actions listed should be
carried out next if the leakage continues to be
excessive?

D 14460 This indicats that the piston in a cylinder may pounding
excessively heated or needs lubrication
it in gasoline
B 14462 Underway on watch in the fireroom, the bridge high fuel oil viscosiity
reports white smoke coming from the stack. This
B 14463 what are the major components of a fresh water boiler
generator onboard using the jacket cooling of the
main diesel engine in boiling the sea water ?
A 14464 What is the device where the temperature of the Expansion Value
refrigerated space is transmitted and likewise
controls the start of the compressor of a R-22
steam piping to the
turbogenerator.
A 14466 When a thermostatic expansion valve is installed in outside of the cooled
a container refrigeration system, the sensing bulb air stream
may not require insulation if the bulb is installed
__________.
C 14467 When inspecting piston rings through the ports of a insufficient lubrication
two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, black areas on the
sealing surfaces are the result of __________.
D 14469 When turbine rotor shafts extend through the maintain the rotor
casing, sealing steam is used in conjuction with journal temperature
labyrinth packing to
A 14470 Which condition would cause a dangerously low Excessive dumping of
Contact) heater during maneuvering? distilled water tank via
the automatic dump
valve.
A 14473 Which of the following occurs in a single stage of a The steam
simple impulse turbine? experiences a single
pressure drop through
the nozzles and
impinges on a row of
moving impulse
blades.
greater the
penetration.
A 14475 Which of the following statements represents the Small diameter tubes
advantage of using a small diameter boiler tube result in lower outside
over a larger diameter tube? tube metal
temperatures.
D 14476 Which of the listed conditions aids in directing Steam pressure from
gland leak-off steam from the low pressure the low pressure
propulsion turbine to pass through the gland turbine.
exhaust condenser?
B 14477 Which of the listed refrigerants has been more R-12
suitable than the others for use in a centrifugal
refrigeration compressor?
condenser, inter condenser, and after condenser of
steam.
A 14481 A 1, 500 HP turbine operating at full load for an 8.666 lb. per
entire day requires the burning of 6.5 tons of fuel horsepower-hr.
oil. Calculate the fuel consumption in pounds per
horsepower hour.
C 14482 A characteristic of lubricating oil which causes high TBN value
additional centrifuging requirements for proper
purification is __________.
A 14484 A four cylinder, four stroke/cycle, single acting 3416 kW

the average mean effective pressure is 18 kg/cm2
at a speed of 90 RPM?
B 14486 A rapid loss of water from the deaerating feed tank I only
and the sudden overflow of water from the distilling
tank would be caused by __________. I. a
sudden increase in steam demand while
maneuvering II. an unrestricted opening in the
condensate spill
B 14488 A water-tube type boiler is more efficient than a I only

fire-tube type boiler as __________. I. a water-
tube boiler requires less maintenance II. the water-
tube boiler produces more pounds of steam per
pound of boiler
A 14489 After the steam leaves the low pressure turbine, it main condenser
enters the __________.
C 14490 An air compressor is equipped with an intercooler Inject water vapor into
and aftercooler to______________. the compressed air
B 14491 An indication of a faulty superheater soot blower low stack temperature

element is a __________.
C 14492 Automatic pressure control valves for steam are subjected to high
service require periodic maintenance inspections compressive stress
because they __________.
piston
A 14496 Diesel engine exhaust gas temperatures can be performance

used to determine individual cylinder __________.


__________.
in __________.
D 14501 Heavy soot accumulations in an auxiliary boiler water in the fuel oil
could be caused by______________.
C 14503 If a refrigeration compressor were short cycling on system was

the low pressure cutout switch, the probable cause overcharged with
for this might be the __________. refrigerant
B 14504 If cooling water flow through the after cooler is turbocharger will stall
interrupted, the power output of a turbocharged
diesel engine will drop because the __________.
intercondensers and aftercondensers is erode.
D 14506 If the people in an air conditioned room complain of preheater has failed to
being too cool, the trouble might be that the cutout
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
__________.
C 14516 In a water tube boiler, waterwall tubes are I only
effectively used to __________.
I. decrease the amount of refractory material

necessary in non-waterwall installations
II. allow for significant increases in the combustion
rates
power pulse.
A 14518 In the execution of a standard UMS-check, the To refill the tank and
engineer on duty is experiencing a "low water level" the entire system is
ALARM in a cooling water expansion tank. What checked for leakages
will be the appropriate action?


__________.
C 14522 On a diesel engine equipped with a Roots-type the turbine speed
blower, __________. depends on engine
load
C 14523 One of the consequences in continuing to operate motor overload will
a centrifugal bilge pump with the discharge valve open
closed, is that the __________.
C 14525 Reaching which of the boiler end points listed could Combustion
cause the most damage to a boiler?
D 14527 Steam traps should be installed at the lowest outlet They should be
point of the heat exchanger in a horizontal run of installed with their
pipe. Which of the following installation main axis horizontal.
considerations should also be maintained?
D 14529 The compression of air in a positive displacement between the rotating
rotary supercharging blower, occurs only blower lobes
__________.
C 14530 The diffuser of a burner register assembly acts as a shield to
__________. prevent flare back

gear __________. fluid pressure
the __________.
A 14533 The main engine damage occurred while in port fixed engine before
and vessel is about to leave under time charter. sailing
What would you do?
steam supply to a ship service turbo generator is wear
__________.
C 14536 The proportion of downcomers installed in relation degree of superheat
to riser tubes in a vertical tube type of boiler, is
dependent upon the __________.

C 14540 This cooling system is known as air-cooled engine: jacket cooling system
it in gasoline
A 14542 Underway on watch in the fireroom, the bridge fuel oil temperature
reports black smoke coming from the stack. This too low
B 14543 what are the major components of a fresh water boiler
generator onboard using the jacket cooling of the
main diesel engine in boiling the sea water ?
C 14544 What is the crank angle between cylinder firing of a 45°

four-stroke/cycle, in line, eight cylinder diesel
engine?
A 14546 When a thermostatic expansion valve is installed in outside of the cooled

a container refrigeration system, the sensing bulb air stream
may not require insulation if the bulb is installed
__________.
A 14547 When increasing the firing rate of a boiler, which of Increasing of the
the following should be carried out FIRST? forced draft air
pressure.
D 14548 When securing a system,the first step would be to: open bypass valve
B 14549 When turbine rotor shafts extend through the maintain the rotor
casing, an external source of sealing steam is used journal temperature
in conjunction with labyrinth packing to
__________.
the automatic dump
valve.
D 14551 Which of the design features listed for a Back seating
refrigeration valve are used to reduce the
possibility of loss of refrigerant from the system?

the nozzles and
moving impulse
blades.
greater the
penetration.
temperatures.
gland leakoff steam from the low pressure the low pressure
exhaust condenser?
B 14557 Which of the listed refrigerants has been more R-12
suitable than the others for use in a centrifugal
refrigeration compressor?
A 14558 Which of the valves listed should be closed before Economizer drain
lighting off a boiler? valve
A 14559 While operating a two-stage flash-type evaporator, Excessive and violent
designed to operate in sea water of 70°F, the flashing in each stage.
current seawater temperature is 50°F, while the
salt water feed temperature is maintained at
170°F. The three-way solenoid valve trips,
directing the distil
B 14560 Why is it occasionally necessary to verify the It is possible to loose

accuracy of the distilled water make-up feed tank vacuum if the level
remote level indicator? rises above the make-
up feed piping
connection.
C 14561 A "P" type trap and drain is used for sanitary hot water drains are
system piping rather than an "S" type trap, being removed
whenever __________.
C 14562 A characteristic of lubricating oil which causes high TBN value

additional centrifuging requirements for proper
purification is __________.
A 14563 A diesel engine indicator diagram has an area of 17.6 kg/cm2
22 cm2 and a length of 12.5 cm. If the scale of the
indicator spring is 1 mm = 1 kg/cm2, what is the
cylinder mean effective pressure?
C 14565 A lower pH value of boiler water indicates that the hard
water is:
A 14566 A rapid fluctuation of the superheater outlet water carryover into
temperature on a steady steaming boiler could the superheater
B 14568 A water-tube type boiler is more efficient than a I only

fire-tube type boiler as __________. I. a water-
tube boiler requires less maintenance II. the water-
tube boiler produces more pounds of steam per
pound of boiler
B 14570 An air compressor can be unloaded at start-up by holding the discharge
__________. valve open

C 14572 Automatic fuel shutoff to the burners of a main high boiler water level
propulsion boiler could result from __________.
A 14573 Boiler refractory anchor bolts are secured to the hooked ends inserted
casing by __________. into pads welded to
the casing
C 14574 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) concerning the lube oil system to
lubricating oil systems for main propulsion turbines, function satisfactorily
require __________. when the vessel has a
permanent list of 25°

piston

A 14577 During combustion, the sealing surfaces of a diesel bottom
engine piston ring are considered to be the ring
area in contact with the cylinder wall, in addition to
the ring area in contact with the ring groove
__________.
__________.
D 14579 Failure to ensure proper venting of the cooling excessive air charge
system of the diesel engine can result density
in______________.
could be caused by______________.
C 14583 If a refrigeration compressor were short cycling on system was

the low pressure cutout switch, the probable cause overcharged with
for this might be the __________. refrigerant
B 14584 If control air systems are supplied from starting air to provide for
receivers, the capacity of the receivers should be intermittent starting
sufficient __________. procedures
B 14585 If the coolant temperature of a closed cooling water a broken shaft on the
system for a diesel engine gradually increases, the freshwater pump
trouble usually is __________.
A 14586 If the peak to peak pressure pulsation in the diesel The piping shall be
engine fuel injection return piping exceeds 285 psi shielded and secured
what special provision is to be provided? to prevent fuel or fuel
mist from reaching a
source of ignition on
the engine or its
surroundings.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cylinder, a 4" stroke, and operating with a 93%
pump?
A 14593 In a bypass type lubrication system for a diesel lube oil sump
engine, the clean oil line from the filter directs the
oil to the ___________.
C 14595 In a radial piston pump, reversal and control of fluid central valve
flow are accomplished by moving the __________.

effectively used to __________. I. decrease the
amount of refractory material necessary in non-
waterwall installations II. allow for significant
increases in the combustion rates
D 14597 In describing basic diesel engine operation, the the production of high
term 'event' refers to __________. pressure gases
C 14598 In the event that the F.O. pressure switch is not Bypass the F.O. feed
working; what remedy could be done in order for pump
the boiler to fire?
C 14599 Integral water jacket liners use O-rings near the form a water seal
bottom of the liner. These O-rings serve to between the liner and
__________. engine block
B 14601 Maximum rated horsepower of a diesel engine when the engine RPM
should be attained __________. is pulled down by
overload
load
C 14603 One of the consequences in continuing to operate motor overload will
a centrifugal bilge pump with the discharge valve open
closed, is that the __________.
D 14607 Steam traps should be installed at the lowest outlet They should be
point of the heat exchanger in a horizontal run of installed with their
pipe. Which of the following installation main axis horizontal.
considerations should also be maintained?
__________.
A 14611 The following information was recorded after a normal temperature

recent L.P. turbine bearing installation. The during wear in
bearing temperature was logged at the indicated
time intervals as:1200-110░F(43░C);1210-
123░F(51░C);1220-136░F(58░C);1230-
149░F(65░C);1240-153░F(67░C);1250-155░
the __________.
D 14613 The main difference between an 'APF' and an plunger helix
'APE' type fuel injection pump, is the design of the
__________.
C 14614 The most likely effect of water slugs in the steam excessive shaft seal
supply of ship service turbo-generator is: wear
D 14615 The power developed by a large slow-speed main quantity of air it takes
propulsion diesel engine is dependent upon the in and retains in the
__________. cylinders during a
given time period

A 14617 The quantity of heating steam supplied to the feed orifice plate
water heater of a two-stage flash type distilling
plant is held relatively constant by a/an
__________.
C 14618 The small end of a connecting rod for an auxiliary crankpin
diesel is attached to the piston with a __________.
B 14619 The three-wing device used in the tubular bowl vertical shallow
purifier, is held in place and forced to rotate at bowl grooves machined into
speed by the __________. the bowl surface
C 14620 This cooling medium circulates in the water jackets jacket cooling system
to absorb heat of the engine:
C 14621 To reduce the weight of the reciprocating parts, less piston slap and
pistons of high-speed engines are made quieter running
considerably shorter. This results in __________.
A 14622 Underway on watch in the fireroom, the bridge fuel oil temperature
A 14623 What are the kinds of pumps that can be used reciprocating
effectively in pumping out both engine room and
cargo hold bilge?
engine?
steam piping to the
turbogenerator.
A 14626 When a sudden increase in pressure occurs in a loss of oil flow across
forced lubrication system, you should check for a one of the bearings
__________.
pressure.
A 14628 When securing a system,the first step would be to: close king valve
__________.
level in the deaerating feed water tank (Direct feed water to the
the automatic dump
valve.
D 14631 Which of the design features listed for a Back seating
refrigeration valve are used to reduce the
possibility of loss of refrigerant from the system?
D 14632 Which of the following conditions is NOT an Evidence of corrosion

indication of microbial contamination of the fuel
supply?
the nozzles and
moving impulse
blades.
A 14634 Which of the following statements concerning fire- Combustion gases

tube boilers is correct? flow through the tubes.
temperatures.
gland leakoff steam from the low pressure the low pressure
exhaust condenser?
C 14637 Which of the listed refractory materials would NOT Firebrick
be suitable for use in a wall previously provided
with 2-inch thick insulation block, or in the
construction of floors, or as a gas-side layer?
A 14639 While operating a two-stage flash-type evaporator, Excessive and violent
designed to operate in sea water of 70°F, the flashing in each stage.
current seawater temperature is 50°F, while the
salt water feed temperature is maintained at
170°F. The three-way solenoid valve trips,
directing the distil

up feed piping
connection.
C 14641 A "P" type trap and drain is used for sanitary hot water drains are
system piping rather than an "S" type trap, being removed
whenever __________.
A 14642 A characteristic of a bearing material which permits desirable, as it will

small dirt particles to become embedded in the minimize damage to
bearing surface is __________. the journal surface

C 14645 A lower pH value of boiler water indicates that the hard
water is:
D 14647 A steam plant is operating at 100% power when Decreased
the atmospheric drain tank runs dry allowing a condensate
large air leakage into the main condenser. Which temperature
of the following will occur as a result of this air
leakage?
B 14648 A water-tube type boiler is more efficient than a a water-tube boiler
fire-tube type boiler as __________. requires less
maintenance
B 14650 An air compressor can be unloaded at start-up by holding the discharge
__________. valve open

C 14652 Automatic combustion control systems for some low fuel pressure
auxiliary boilers are designed to cycle burners on in
response to __________.
the casing
permanent list of 25░
B 14655 Concerning diesel propelled vessels, the astern equal to that available
power is to provide for continuous operation astern for ahead operation
__________.


__________.
D 14658 Excess refrigerant is removed from the: discharge side of
compressor
system of a diesel engine can result in density
__________.
A 14660 Fresh water accumulating in the reduction gear inefficient gland
sump may be directly attributed to a/an sealing system
__________.
could be caused by __________.
D 14662 If a boiler is being steamed at a high firing rate, excessive strain on
blowing down a water wall header without taking boiler blow down lines
any other precaution could result in __________.
D 14663 If a refrigeration compressor were short cycling on system was

the low pressure cutout switch, the cause might be overcharged with
that the __________. refrigerant
the engine or its
surroundings.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
cylinder, a 4" stroke, and operating with a 93%
pump?
oil to the _______.
C 14674 In a double-effect distilling unit, the brine in the auxiliary steam
second-effect is additionally heated by
__________.
C 14675 In a radial piston pump, reversal and control of fluid central valve
flow are accomplished by moving the __________.
effectively used to __________. I. decrease the
amount of refractory material necessary in non-
waterwall installations II. allow for significant
increases in the combustion rates
C 14678 In the event that the F.O. pressure switch is not Bypass the F.O. feed
working; what remedy could be done in order for pump
the boiler to fire?
C 14680 Loss of refrigerant during the purging process can operating the
be kept to a minimum by __________. dehydrator
continuously
overload
load
A 14683 One of the basic rules applying to the operation of cooling water
a single-pass main condenser, is that the overboard should be
__________. about 10°F higher
than the inlet
temperature
B 14684 Poor combustion in a diesel engine can be caused high compression

by __________. pressure
C 14687 Steam temperature to the saltwater feed heater in pressure regulator by

a flash evaporator is controlled by a/an pass valve
.
D 14688 The ash content of a fuel oil is significantly to the indicates the quantity
operating engineer because it: of energy released by
burning a unit amount
of the fuel

__________.

time intervals as:1200-110░F(43░C);1210-
123░F(51░C);1220-136░F(58░C);1230-
149░F(65░C);1240-153░F(67░C);1250-155░
B 14692 The ignition quality of diesel fuel is indicated by its neutralization number
__________.
__________.
B 14694 The most important factor in engine performance is indicated horsepower
the actual power output at the end of the
crankshaft available for doing work. This is known
as __________.
D 14695 The power developed by a large slow-speed main quantity of air and fuel
propulsion diesel engine is dependent upon the available for
__________. combustion in the
cylinder

A 14697 The quantity of heating steam supplied to the feed orifice plate
water heater of a two-stage flash type distilling
plant is held relatively constant by a/an
__________.
D 14698 The small clearances existing between each of the provide for normal
blower lobes, and between the lobes and casing of timing
a Roots-type blower, must be maintained to
__________.
D 14700 This / ese is / are the valves / mounted on the top surface blow valve
of a vertical type of auxiliary boiler.
A 14702 Underway on watch in the fire room, the bridge fuel oil temperature
B 14703 What are the characteristics of ammonia refrigerant odorless
which is being used in mechanical compression
refrigerating system onboard?
engine?
C 14705 What statements is true about centrifugal pumps? positive displacement
pump
__________.
pressure.
C 14708 When securing a steam reciprocating pump, which Steam supply valve
of the valves listed should remain open?
__________.
D 14710 Which condition indicates the air side fouling of an An increased air
after cooler on a turbocharged diesel engine? temperature
differential between
the cooler inlet and
outlet.
B 14711 Which of the descriptions listed applies to a Rateau One set of nozzles
stage? and two rows of
moving blades.
supply?
C 14713 Which of the following notations does the "N" Number of power
represent in the formula shown below? IHP= strokes per revolution.
PLAN/(33000)

advantage of using a small diameter boiler tube have a greater ratio of
over a larger diameter tube? generating surface
area to the volume of
contained water
B 14716 Which of the listed components would be Main condenser

considered the dividing line separating the
condensate system from the feedwater system?
C 14719 While on watch, you notice that a significant make no further
amount of water is flowing out of the packing box adjustments and
from a centrifugal salt water pump which had been continue to make a
recently overhauled. You tighten the packing gland round of the engine
evenly by nearly a half inch, yet the amount of room
water out

up feed piping
connection.
D 14721 A "hydroscopic" lubricant used in refrigeration losing its lubrication
compressors would have the characteristic of qualities at higher
_______. temperatures


A 14724 A fluid power system shall be so designed that proper functioning
__________. of any unit shall not be
affected by the back
pressure in the system
C 14725 A low refrigeration compressor discharge pressure warm food in the

can be caused by __________. refrigerator
leakage?
B 14728 A water-tube boiler can be laid up either wet or dry. completely fill the
If it is to be laid up wet, you should __________. boiler with water, then
blow down to
steaming level
C 14729 After the main engine has reached full sea speed, Open cutout valves on
which of the following conditions could cause the the boiler gage
water level in the boiler steam drum to keep falling? glasses.
A 14730 An aftercooler installed between the turbocharger increases the density

and the cylinder air inlet __________. of the air
B 14731 An indication of a diesel engine air intake being low firing pressure and
partially clogged, is __________. low exhaust
temperatures
the casing
permanent list of 25░
__________.
D 14736 Diesel engine electric starting motors generally higher speed required
require heavier duty motors and operate at higher
voltages than comparable starting motors for
gasoline engines due to __________.
__________.
D 14738 Excess frost on the evaportor cells keep ice box cooler
__________.
__________.
blowing down a water wall header without taking boiler blowdown lines
D 14743 If a refrigeration compressor were short cycling on system was

the low pressure cutout switch, the cause might be overcharged with
that the __________. refrigerant
the engine or its
surroundings.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
oil to the _______.
C 14754 In a double-effect distilling unit, the brine in the auxiliary steam
second-effect is additionally heated by
__________.
B 14755 In a R-12 refrigeration system where multiple thermostatic
evaporators operating at different temperatures are expansion valve
serviced by a single compressor and condenser,
the control of individual coil temperatures should be
done by adjustment of the _________
C 14756 In a water cooled stern tube, a slight leakage of flush all dirt and grit
water across the packing gland is provided to from the gland
__________.
C 14758 In the event of a power failure to the salinity panel be frozen in its last
on a flash-type evaporator, the three-way solenoid position
valve will __________.
C 14760 Loss of refrigerant during the purging process can operating the
be kept to a minimum by __________. dehydrator
continuously
overload
C 14762 On a diesel engine equipped with a hydraulic accumulator spring
speed control governor, hunting in many cases compression
can be corrected by adjusting the __________.
__________. about 10░F higher
than the inlet
temperature
A 14765 Reaching which 'end point' will result in the most Circulation
severe damage to the boiler?
D 14766 Serious tube leaks in the air ejector after clogged steam
condenser assembly may cause __________. strainers
C 14767 Steam supply piping to deck machinery is insulated maintain good

in order to __________. turbulent free steam
flow through the pipe
D 14768 The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the indicates the quantity
operating engineer because it __________. of energy released by
of fuel
A 14769 The components in a Kingsbury thrust bearing Leveling plates

assembly that are responsible for transmitting an
equal thrust load to all the shoes are called the
__________.
C 14770 The differential temperature of the main condenser sea temperature
cooling water will be significantly affected by a
change in __________.
time intervals as:
1200-110°F(43°C)
1210-123°F(51°C)
1220-136°F(58°C)
1230-149°F(65°C)
1240-153°F(67°C)
1250-15
__________.
__________.
as __________.
given time period
A 14776 The property of auxiliary boiler water onboard that ph

will be affected if there is heavy concentration of
hydrogen in it is it.
C 14777 The quantity and density of brine discharged from prevent scale
the last effect of a flash type evaporator should be accumulation in the
kept at a constant value so as to __________. first effect heat
exchanger surfaces
C 14778 The sludge tank installed in the diesel engine room I only
is used to collect __________.
I. sludge from the fuel oil centrifuge

II. water that has been collected in the settling
tank.
D 14780 This / ese is / are the auxiliary machines that is / purifier
are used in transferring heavy fuels oils from
settling to service tanks of large diesel main
propulsion engines.
C 14782 Under which of the following conditions must the High water level
combustion control system for a small automatic
auxiliary boiler secure the burner?
B 14783 What always results in dissolved oxygen carry over taking on make up
from the main condenser? feed
D 14784 What is the cooling medium used for most portable condenser water
recovery unit condensers aboard ship? vapor at the outlet
C 14785 What statements is true about centrifugal pumps start with suction valve
starting? close
__________.
A 14787 When increasing the firing rate of a boiler, what increase the forced
should be done FIRST? draft air pressure
C 14788 When securing a steam reciprocating pump, which Steam supply valve
of the valves listed should remain open?
B 14789 When too much excess air is supplied to an heat loss will be
operating boiler, the __________. reduced
D 14790 Which condition could cause the feed pump for an increased suction
auxiliary boiler to lose suction? head pressure
B 14791 Which of the descriptions listed applies to a Rateau One set of nozzles
stage? and two rows of
moving blades.
supply?
PLAN/(33000)

advantage of using a small diameter boiler tube reduce gas turbulence
over a larger diameter tube? in the tube banks.

condensate system from the feedwater system?

B 14798 Which of the valves listed is normally closed when Dehydrator inlet valve
charging the refrigeration system through the high
side?
C 14799 While on watch, you notice that a significant make no further
amount of water is flowing out of the packing box adjustments and
from a centrifugal salt water pump which had been continue to make a
recently overhauled. You tighten the packing gland round of the engine
evenly by nearly a half inch, yet the amount of room
water out

level remote indicator? rises above the make-
up feed piping
connection.
D 14801 A "hydroscopic" lubricant used in refrigeration losing its lubrication

compressors would have the characteristic of qualities at higher
_______. temperatures

C 14803 A diesel engine fails to start, even though it can be a seized piston
barred over, but not cranked over. The probable
cause is __________.
A 14804 A fluid power system shall be so designed that proper functioning
__________. of any unit shall not be
affected by the back
pressure in the system
C 14805 A low refrigeration compressor discharge pressure warm food in the

can be caused by __________. refrigerator
C 14806 A quick method used to test a water cooled cooling water for
condenser for refrigerant leaks is to test the proper pH
__________.
leakage?
blowdown to steaming
level
A 14810 An aftercooler installed between the turbocharger increases the density

temperatures
A 14813 Boiler refractories previously baked out and fired rapid cooling
are most sensitive to __________.
A 14814 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 56) require a hydrostatic test of
that new fuel oil service piping between pumps and 1.5 times the
than 500 psi (3447
kPa)
__________.
A 14817 During cold ship start-up, you should open the avoid running the feed
feedwater outlet and condensate valves to a DC pump 'dry'
heater in order to __________.
A 14818 Excess free oxygen in the boiler feedwater can be improper operation of
the result of __________. the DC heater
__________.
__________.
blowing down a water wall header without taking boiler blowdown lines
B 14823 If a refrigeration compressor is short cycling on purge the condenser if

high head pressure, you should __________. the waterside is dirty
B 14824 If contaminated lube oil were allowed to settle Sediment on the

undisturbed in a tank, into which layers would the bottom, oil in the
contaminants separate? middle, and water on
top.
B 14825 If the coolant temperature is too low as it passes water condensation in
through internally cooled fuel injectors, the the fuel
injectors can be damaged by __________.
C 14826 If the orifice in the loop seal of a flash evaporator distillate produced in
were to become significantly enlarged through the second stage
erosion, the __________. would flow towards
the first stage

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 14833 In a bypass type filtering system for a medium or returns directly to the
high speed diesel engine, the lube oil passing suction side of the
through the filter __________. pump
B 14834 In a double-effect distilling plant, the brine particles a flash chamber

remaining entrained with the vapor produced in the
evaporator first effect, are separated by
__________.
B 14835 In a propulsion boiler, diesel oil is generally heavy smoking
supplied to the burners when __________. persists
C 14836 In a water cooled stern tube, a slight leakage of flush all dirt and grit
water across the packing gland is provided to from the gland
__________.
B 14837 In comparison to straight flow mechanical back pressure
atomizers, return flow atomizers provide relatively regulation resulting in
uniform atomization over a wide firing range due to more complete
the __________. combustion at high
firing rates
C 14838 In the event of a power failure to the salinity panel be frozen in its last
on a flash-type evaporator, the three-way solenoid position
valve will __________.
C 14839 Integral cylinder liners constructed as part of the They conduct heat
cylinder block, are characterized by which of the poorly.
following disadvantages?
B 14840 Loss of lubricating oil pressure to the main over speed trip
propulsion diesel engine will actuate a/an
__________.
B 14841 Maximum rated horsepower of a diesel engine is when the engine RPM
attained __________. is pulled down by
overload
__________. about 10░F higher
than the inlet
temperature

A 14846 Serious tube leakage in the air ejector condenser loss of vacuum
assembl will cause:
C 14847 Steam supply piping to deck machinery is insulated maintain good
in order to __________. turbulent free steam
flow through the pipe
A 14848 The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the is an indication of the
operating engineer because it __________. amount of
noncombustible
material present in the
oil
______.
change in __________.
B 14851 The flywheel reduces speed fluctuations by maintaining a constant
__________. rack setting
__________.
D 14853 The main difference between an 'APF' and an the plunger helix is
'APE' type fuel injection pump, is that __________. reversed

as __________.
cylinder
B 14856 The property of a fuel oil which is a measurement cetane number

of its available energy, is known as its
__________.
C 14857 The quantity and density of brine discharged from prevent scale
the last effect of a flash type evaporator should be accumulation in the
kept at a constant value so as to __________. first effect heat
exchanger surfaces
C 14858 The slight wavy appearance of the tips of reduction insufficient lube oil
gear teeth is a result of __________. pressure
C 14859 The three basic parts of any eductor are the injector
nozzle, the suction chamber, and the __________.
D 14860 Thin tipping is a type of turbine blade design increase the effective
primarily used to __________. blade surface area
without increasing
blade weight
B 14861 To reduce pulsations in pipe lines, the discharge reed valve

side of a steam reciprocating feed pump is
equipped with a/an
A 14863 What affect will the emergency plugging of leaking Absolute pressure and
condenser tubes have on the condenser pressure hotwell temperature
and hotwell temperature when returning to normal will increase
steam plant sea speed operation?
D 14864 What is the cooling medium used for most portable condenser water
recovery unit condensers aboard ship? vapor at the outlet
D 14865 What statement is true about mechanical seals? maybe used instead of
conventional packings
A 14866 When a soot fire occurs, damage to an economizer maintain feed water
can be minimized if you __________. flow through the
economizer while
extinguishing the fire
A 14867 When increasing the firing rate of a boiler, what increase the forced
should be done FIRST? draft air pressure
B 14868 When securing a main propulsion turbine equipped the turbine rotor
with carbon packing glands, the vacuum should expands faster than
always be broken before securing the gland seal the gland casing
steam because __________.
D 14870 Which condition could cause a low level in the Maintaining the water
deaerating feedwater tank (DC heater) as the levels of both boilers
vessel is increasing from maneuvering to sea excessively high
speed?
D 14871 Which of the DC heater operations listed will result Excessively high water
in excessive dissolved oxygen in boiler water? level in the heater.
A 14872 Which of the following conditions is most likely to Lube oil is diluted and
occur when unburned fuel contaminates the its viscosity is
crankcase of a diesel engine? reduced.
PLAN/(33000)
A 14874 Which of the following statements concerning deep A pumproom is not

well cargo pumps is correct? necessary.
contained water

condensate system from the feed water system?
B 14877 Which of the listed refractory materials will develop Castable fireclay
required strength only after being heated at a
temperature of 1095°C (2000°F) or higher?
B 14878 Which of the valves listed is normally closed when Dehydrator inlet valve
charging the refrigeration system through the high
side?
A 14879 While on watch in the engine room and steaming at secure the fires
a steady rate, the water level begins to decrease
and suddenly drops out of sight in the boiler gage
glass. Your FIRST corrective action should be to
__________.
B 14880 Why is it necessary to have a relief valve protect Because the tank
the deaerating feed tank from internal pressure? receives auxiliary
exhaust.
D 14881 46 CFR requires that __________. the OCMI be notified
of repairs to boilers
and unfired pressure
vessels
C 14882 A change in the quality of fuel atomization by a increase in engine

diesel engine fuel injector would be caused by a/an speed
__________.
A 14883 A diesel engine fails to start due to excessive water fuel lines
in the fuel. Before the engine can be started, the
water should be removed from the __________.
B 14884 A flue gas analysis is performed to determine the percentage of nitrogen

__________. by volume
A 14885 A low or zero viscosity index given to an oil large variation in

indicates a _______________. viscosity with
temperature change
C 14886 A quick method used to test a water cooled cooling water for
condenser for refrigerant leaks is to test the proper pH
__________.
B 14887 A steam driven 750 KW turbogenerator has a rated 1320 RPM
speed of 1200 RPM. The overspeed setting for this
unit must not exceed __________.
blowdown to steaming
level
A 14890 An after cooler installed between the turbocharger increases the density
temperatures
response to
are more sensitive to __________.
D 14894 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 56) permit 350 psi and 460°F
copper pipe to be used for steam service subjected
to a maximum pressure and temperature of
__________.
A 14895 Compensating needle valve adjustments to a running at normal
hydraulic governor should be made with the engine operating temperature
__________. without load
A 14897 During cold ship start-up, you should open the avoid running the feed
feedwater outlet and condensate valves to a DC pump 'dry'
heater in order to __________.
A 14898 Excess free oxygen in the boiler feedwater can be improper operation of
B 14899 Failure of the speeder spring in a mechanical result in an increase in
governor will __________. engine speed
B 14900 Fresh water accumulating in the reduction gear faulty turbine casing
pump may be directly attributed to a/an drain valve
D 14901 Heavy slagging and high temperature corrosion of ash

boiler tubes can result from using a fuel oil with
high amounts of __________.
A 14902 If a boiler is being operated with the economizer The fuel consumption
bypassed, which of the following is true? will increase for the
same boiler load.
B 14903 If a refrigeration compressor is short cycling on purge the condenser if

high head pressure, you should __________. the waterside is dirty
B 14904 If condensation collects and drips off an evaporator a maximum of 21°F

coil, the temperature of the coil is __________.

C 14906 If the orifice in the loop seal of a flash evaporator distillate produced in
were to become significantly enlarged through the second stage
erosion, the __________. would flow towards
the first stage
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 14914 In a double-effect distilling plant, the brine particles a flash chamber

remaining entrained with the vapor produced in the
evaporator first effect, are separated by
__________.
C 14916 In a variable oil burner, the amount of oil going to burner valve
the atomizer is controller by the:
firing rates
C 14918 In the event of a flame failure in an auxiliary water- relight the boiler
tube boiler, you must __________. immediately to prevent
loss of steam pressure
B 14920 Loss of lubricating oil pressure to the main overspeed trip
__________.
overload
C 14923 One of the advantages in the use of a dry liner over it is fitted with
a wet liner is __________. neoprene O-ring seals
A 14924 Poor atomization accompanied by an elongated the fuel oil

flame from a steam atomization burner is MOST temperature being too
likely caused by __________. low
C 14926 Separators are installed ahead of air line the heat of
lubricators for the primary purpose of removing compression
__________.
B 14927 Steam supply for the operation of the low pressure main steam line
evaporators may be obtained directly from the
__________.
D 14928 The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the indicates the quantity
operating engineer because it __________. of energy released by
of fuel

______.
change in __________.
D 14932 The ignition quality of diesel fuel becomes LESS lube oil additives are
critical as __________. increased
A 14934 The most important consideration to take into the corrosive effects of
account when water washing the firesides of a sulfuric acid
water tube boiler is __________.
given time period

__________.
A 14937 The purpose why most large low-speed main ensure positive flow of
propulsion diesel engines use duplex lube oil filters oil at all times
is to:
C 14939 The three basic parts of any eductor are the injector
nozzle, the suction chamber, and the __________.
without increasing
blade weight
C 14941 To reduce load during jacking operations, which of Fuel line

the listed devices should be opened?
C 14944 What is the compression system of refrigeration? it is the systemwhich

uses heat to make a
change in the cond.
Req. in the ref. cycle
D 14945 What statement is true about mechanical seals? maybe used instead of
conventional packings
A 14946 When a soot fire occurs, damage to an economizer maintain feedwater
economizer while
C 14947 When hot gas defrosting a refrigeration system, subcooler

one way to overcome the possibility of a large slug
of liquid refrigerant entering the compressor
suction is to use the installed __________.
deaerating feedwater tank (DC heater) as the levels of both boilers
speed?
C 14953 Which of the following nondestructive testing Dye penetrant
methods can be used to detect a suspected
subsurface defect in a tail shaft liner?
A 14954 Which of the following statements concerning deep A pumproom is not
well cargo pumps is correct? necessary.
D 14956 Which of the listed components will ensure equal Collar

continuous pressure on the thrust shoes of a
Kingsbury thrust bearing?
D 14957 Which of the listed refractory materials should be Plastic chrome
used for patching a burner front formed of plastic, insulation
castable, or tile?
C 14958 Which of the types of superheaters listed has the Radiant
flattest superheat temperature curve?
__________.
exhaust.
vessels

__________.
C 14964 A flue gas air heater, when installed in a boiler, I only

would be accompanied by the operating
characteristic(s) of __________.
I. higher furnace temperatures than a boiler

without an air heater
II. greater heat absorption per pound of fuel
C 14965 A low head pressure maybe caused by: leaky suction valve
A 14966 A pyrometer is an instrument used to measure the exhaust

temperature of the diesel engine __________.
B 14967 A steam driven 750 KW turbogenerator has a rated 1320 RPM

speed of 1200 RPM. The overspeed setting for this
unit must not exceed __________.
B 14968 A waterside fusible plug, installed in a fire-tube would be located in

auxiliary boiler __________. the center of the
crown sheet and
inserted from the
fireside
B 14969 After the installation of new impeller wearing rings dynamically balance
by pressing them onto the pump impeller hub, it is the shaft and impeller
advisable to __________.
D 14970 An advantage of using boiler furnace studded thinner tubes can be
water wall tubes packed with refractory is that used
__________.
C 14971 An independent bilge suction is required for ballast tanks
__________.
C 14972 Automatic combustion control systems for some fuel supply pressure
auxiliary boilers are designed to cycle burners on
and off in response to __________.
are more sensitive to __________.
B 14974 Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 52) be set at a lifting
concerning boiler superheater safety valves require pressure that is higher
that the valve __________. than the drum safety
valve
D 14976 Diesel engine cylinder head test cocks are used to check cylinder
__________. lubrication prior to
starting engine
A 14977 During cold ship start-up, you should open the feed avoid running the feed
water outlet and condensate valves to a DC heater pump 'dry'
in order to __________.
A 14978 Excess free oxygen in the boiler feed water can be improper operation of
D 14980 Frequent bearing replacement in a centrifugal leakage through the
pump, due to rapid bearing wear, can be a result pump stuffing box
of __________. gland
same boiler load.
C 14983 If a refrigeration compressor is short cycling on purge the condenser if

high head pressure, you should the water side is dirty
.
B 14984 If condensation collects and drips off an evaporator a maximum of 21°F
coil, the temperature of the coil is __________.

D 14986 If the operating speed of a diesel engine increases clogged intake air
without an apparent change in the engine control intercooler
settings, you may suspect a __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
A 14994 In a double-effect distilling plant, liquid moisture baffles and vanes

remaining entrained in the first-effect vapor, is
removed by __________.
D 14996 In a vapor compression type refrigeration cycle, the evaporator

refrigerant temperature decreases the most when
passing through the __________.
firing rates
B 15000 Loss of lubricating oil pressure to the main overspeed trip
__________.
overload
C 15002 On a container box refrigeration system, when the valve is moving to a
current to a suction modulating valve is increased, more open position
the __________.

C 15005 Ratio of volume of fuel at beginning of compression power stroke
to volume at the end of compression:
C 15006 Separators are installed ahead of air line the heat of

lubricators for the primary purpose of removing compression
__________.
B 15007 Steam supply for the operation of the low pressure main steam line
evaporators may be obtained directly from the
__________.
A 15008 The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the is an indication of the
operating engineer because it __________. amount of
noncombustible
material present in the
oil
B 15009 The component which most thoroughly separates accumulator
fine contamination from hydraulic fluid is a / an
__________
C 15010 The differential temperature of the main condenser I only
circulating water will be affected by __________.
I. decrease in circulating pump pressure

II. degree or amount of scaling or fouling

water tube boiler is ________.
cylinder

__________.
C 15017 The purpose why lantern rings are provided on provide a passage for
B 15019 The third stroke of fur-stroke cycle diesel engine is compression stroke
called:
without increasing
blade weight

A 15022 Under what operating conditions may water wall Only if the fires are
header drains be used for blowdown? secured and no steam
is being generated.
A 15024 What is the composition of the pure hydrocarbon? 85%C and 15%H
D 15025 What solid or gas has a high concentration it was soda

found that the auxiliary boiler water onboard has a
high density during the test?
A 15026 When a soot fire occurs, damage to an economizer maintain feedwater
economizer while
C 15027 When hot gas defrosting a refrigeration system, subcooler

one way to overcome the possibility of a large slug
of liquid refrigerant entering the compressor
suction is to use the installed __________.
B 15029 When there is too high turbocharger bearing oil looses of lubricating oil
temperature it will result in:
deaerating feed water tank (DC heater) as the levels of both boilers
speed?
C 15033 Which of the following nondestructive testing Dye penetrant
methods can be used to detect a suspected
subsurface defect in a tail shaft liner?
B 15034 Which of the following statements concerning Liner wear is
cylinder liner wear is true? distributed equally
between the upper
and lower portions of
the cylinder.
contained water

castable, or tile?
__________.
exhaust.
vessels

__________.

characteristic(s) of __________. I. higher furnace
temperatures than a boiler without an air heater
C 15045 A low head pressure maybe caused by: leaky suction valve

B 15047 A steam driven 750 KW turbo generator has a 1320 RPM

rated speed of 1200 RPM. The over speed setting
for this unit must not exceed __________.

crown sheet and
inserted from the
fireside
B 15049 After the installation of new impeller wearing rings dynamically balance
by pressing them onto the pump impeller hub, it is the shaft and impeller
advisable to __________.

__________.
C 15051 An independent bilge suction is required for ballast tanks
__________.
A 15053 Boiler furnace brickwork can be fractured and leaving the registers
broken by thermal shock caused by __________. open on a hot boiler
C 15054 Coast Guard Regulation (46 CFR) requires that 75 psig (514.86 kPa)
after undergoing extensive repairs, an auxiliary
boiler, with a maximum allowable working pressure
of 60 psig (411.89 kPa), should be hydrostatically
tested at a pressure of __________.

B 15056 Diesel engine cylinder head test cocks are used to check cylinder
D 15057 During an inspection of the main turbine, you notice water carryover
flow marks or discoloration across the diaphragm between stages
joints. This condition indicates __________.
A 15058 Excess air must be provided to an operating boiler complete combustion

to allow for __________. of fuel
D 15060 Frequent bearing replacement in a centrifugal leakage through the
pump, due to rapid bearing wear, can be a result pump stuffing box
of __________. gland
same boiler load.
D 15063 If a refrigeration compressor is running a shortage of
continuously without lowering the temperature in compressor oil
the refrigerated space, the trouble may be
__________.
A 15064 If clearance between a piston and the cylinder wall alternation of side
is excessive, piston slap will occur. The slap itself thrust
is caused by __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 15073 In a bypass type filtering system for a medium or returns directly to the
high speed diesel engine, the lube oil bypassing suction side of the
the filter __________. pump
A 15074 In a double-effect distilling plant, liquid moisture baffles and vanes
remaining entrained in the first-effect vapor, is
removed by __________.
D 15075 In a properly designed boiler, which of the end Carryover
points should be reached first?
D 15076 In a vapor compression type refrigeration cycle, the evaporator
refrigerant temperature decreases the most when
passing through the __________.
D 15077 In comparison to exhaust valves, intake valves of the beveled edges of
diesel engines may be fabricated from low-alloy the intake valves
steels because __________. provide for self-
centering during
seating
A 15079 Intake valves installed on most reciprocating low of the air on the
pressure air compressors are actuated by the external side of the
pressure differential between the air in the cylinder valve
and the pressure __________.
D 15080 'Loop,' 'uniflow,' 'crossflow,' and 'return-flow' are control air circuits
terms used to describe various types of
__________.
D 15081 Maximum pressure developed by a waste heat gas composition
boiler is determined by engine exhaust
C 15082 On a container box refrigeration system, when the valve is moving to a
current to a suction modulating valve is increased, more open position
the __________.

C 15085 Rather than design an infinite variety of valve sizes an adjusting cap to
for use as thermostatic expansion valves, some meet the various size
manufacturers use __________. differences
C 15086 Sensitivity for a diesel engine governor is described governor's speed
as the __________. droop response to
variations in engine
load
B 15087 Steam supplied to the main propulsion turbines is saturated steam
__________.
B 15088 The arrangement and shape of the cams on a Speed, torque, and
diesel engine camshaft directly control which of the horsepower
listed groups of operating conditions? production
D 15089 The component of a refrigerating system in which condenser

the refrigerant vaporizes and absorbs heat is
circulating water will be affected by __________. I.
decrease in circulating pump pressure II. degree
or amount of scaling or fouling
A 15091 The flow rate of fuel oils and lubricating oils can be viscosimeter
measured by an instrument called
_____________.
D 15093 The main difference between an 'APF' and an design of the plunger
'APE' jerk type fuel injection pump, is the helix
__________.
water tube boiler is ________.
D 15095 The power consumed during the scavenging compression loss
process of a diesel engine is known as the
__________.
D 15096 The proper way to quickly reduce high water level bottom blow valve
in a steaming boiler is to use the __________.
C 15097 The purpose why lantern rings are provided on provide a passage for
A 15098 The sleeve bearings should not be excessively the bearing will
lubricated because: overheat
D 15099 The thickness of the oil film to be developed in a bearing pressure

diesel engine main bearing, depends upon the
__________.
D 15100 Thin sheets of mica are installed in boiler gage I only
glasses to __________.
I. reduce the effects of thermal exposure on the

glass
II. enhance the ability of the operator to observe
the water level from a distance

header drains be used for blowdown? secured and no steam
is being generated.
A 15103 What action should you take when water is found in shift pump suction to
the fuel oil setting tank? an alternate settling
tank
B 15104 What is the color of the flame produced by a halide Orange
torch when there is no refrigerant present?
A 15105 What should you do to re-establish he air ejector momentarily close the
loop seal? valve in the loop seal
line re-open slowly
C 15106 When a rotating engine shaft frequency and the synchronous speed
natural harmonic vibration frequency become
synchronized at a particular speed, that speed is
known as the ________.
C 15107 When high firing pressures and low exhaust decreased piston-to-
temperatures occur simultaneously in a diesel cylinder head
engine, this may be a result of __________. clearance
B 15108 When securing a fuel oil heater you should open the fuel oil
__________. temperature regulator
bypass, widely
A 15109 When there is too high turbocharger bearing oil looses of lubricating oil
temperature it will result in:
A 15110 Which components separate the high-temperature The compressor and
side from the low-pressure side of the refrigeration the expansion valve
cycle?
D 15111 Which of the couplings listed will prevent shock Grid
loads from being transmitted to an engine?
C 15112 Which of the following conditions is most likely to Flywheel will be
occur if the electric starter motor pinion gear fails to damaged
disengage from the flywheel of a diesel engine
after the engine has started?
B 15113 Which of the following my cause engine to smoke high fuel injection
when running? pressure
between the upper
the cylinder.
castable, or tile?
C 15119 While on watch at sea, you notice the main lube oil slightly open drain
pump suction vacuum has been increasing. To lines on each of the
correct this you should __________. duplex suction
strainers to decrease
vacuum differential
A 15120 Why is it necessary to compress the air charge in To ignite the fuel.
the cylinders of a diesel engine?
A 15121 46 CFR Parts 59 and 35 require that __________. the OCMI be notified
of emergency repairs
to boilers and unfired
pressure vessels
B 15122 A change in the degree of fuel atomization in a air turbulence

diesel engine would most greatly affect
__________.
B 15123 A diesel engine fails to start because of water in turn engine with
the fuel. In order to start the engine, you should jacking gear
__________.

characteristic(s) of __________. I. higher furnace
C 15125 A loud clicking noise occurring from within the worn valve seats
valve compartment of an operating diesel engine
C 15127 A squealing sound occurring from within an compressor overload

operating reciprocating air compressor is an
crown sheet and
inserted from the
fireside
C 15129 After the housing has been bolted down, the final alignment gauges
check of reduction gear tooth contact is usually
made by __________.
__________.
B 15131 An increasing head pressure in a refrigeration restriction in
system, without any corresponding change in the refrigerant piping
cooling water inlet temperature, would probably be
caused by __________.
A 15134 Closing of solenoids valve will stop compressor low pressure cut out
through the: switch
D 15135 Comparing the exhaust gas output of each cylinder tachometer
of a diesel engine is one method of determining if
the engine load is balanced. This can be
determined by the use of a __________.
starting engine
C 15137 During an inspection of the main turbine, you notice normal wear for a high
flow marks or discoloration across the diaphragm temperature unit

C 15139 Failure of the fuel oil service pump to maintain fuel incorrect burner
oil flow to the burners of the boiler could result from linkage adjustment
__________.
C 15140 Freon 12 vaporizes and absorbs heat while it is in condenser
the .
D 15141 Heavy residual fuel oils are heated prior to reduce fuel weight
centrifuging to __________.
C 15142 If a boiler fire is blown out by a flare-back, you increase the forced
should immediately_______________. draft blower speed
D 15143 If a refrigeration compressor is running a shortage of
continuously without lowering the temperature in compressor oil
the refrigerated space, the trouble may be
__________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
C 15154 In a double reduction gear, the function of a quill bull gear
shaft is to provide flexibility between the second
reduction pinion and the __________.
A 15156 In a vapor compression refrigeration system with a immediately before
freeze, dairy, and thaw box, a solenoid valve each expansion valve
should be installed __________.
centering during
seating
C 15158 In the event of a failure of the pneumatic control constant-pressure

system, a multi-element feed water regulator is regulator
designed to operate as a __________.
A 15159 Intake valves installed on most reciprocating low of the air on the
pressure air compressors are actuated by the external side of the
pressure differential between the air in the cylinder valve
and the pressure __________.
D 15160 'Loop,' 'uniflow,' 'crossflow,' and 'return-flow' are control air circuits
__________.
D 15161 Maximum lube system operating pressure for a orifice in the pump
diesel engine is normally regulated by a/an suction
__________.
A 15162 On a boiler safety valve, the blowdown adjusting set screw
ring is locked in place by a __________.
A 15163 One method of securing shroud bands are secured stiffen the blades to
to the ends of the turbine blades is to __________. reduce vibration
D 15164 Plugged spray holes in a diesel engine fuel injector damage to pistons or
will cause excessive smoking at idling speed, in cylinder heads
addition to __________.
C 15165 Rather than design an infinite variety of valve sizes an adjusting cap to
for use as thermostatic expansion valves, some meet the various size
manufacturers use __________. differences
load
__________.
D 15169 The component of a refrigerating system in which condenser
the refrigerant vaporizes and absorbs heat is
circulating water will be affected by __________. I.
decrease in circulating pump pressure II. degree
or amount of scaling or fouling
A 15171 The flow rate of all fue oils and lubricating oils viscosity
always depends on its ______________.
B 15172 The ignition quality of a fuel oil is an important indicates the amount
operational consideration because it __________. of abrasive material in
the fuel
D 15173 The main diesel propulsion engine consumed 12.3
183.0 metric to as of bunker fuel in a voyage of 15
days. If the specific gravity of the fuel used is
0.9762 , What will be the average consumption per
day in cubic meters of the said engine?
B 15174 The most harmful slag forming compounds found in iron and sulphur
fuel oils are __________.
__________.
D 15177 The purpose of wearing rings as found in large prevent an internal

centrifugal pumps is to __________. explosion in the pump
when it is overheated
D 15178 The size of the loop seal orifice for a flash-type the vacuum differential
evaporator is important for maintaining the control developed between
of __________. both stages

__________.
glasses to __________. I. reduce the effects of
thermal exposure on the glass II. enhance the
ability of the operator to observe the water level
from a distance
D 15181 To raise vacuum on the main turbine unit, you start the lube oil pump
should __________. after starting the
jacking gear
header drains be used for blow down? secured and no steam
is being generated.
C 15183 Wet-type exhaust silencers, used with some The silencer is

lifeboat diesel engines, utilize which design equipped with a water
feature? seal.
B 15184 What is the color of the flame produced by a halide Orange

torch when there is no refrigerant present?
A 15185 What should you do immediately after securing the relieve all fuel oil
fires in one boiler ship? service pressure to
that boiler
C 15186 When a rotating engine shaft frequency and the synchronous speed
natural harmonic vibration frequency become
synchronized at a particular speed, that speed is
known as the ________.
bypass, widely
A 15189 When there is sufficient reason that the relieving notify the chief
officer is NOT capable of watch keeping duties, the engineer officer
outgoing in charge of the engineering watch should
_.
C 15190 Which component will receive the greatest load in a Lower half of the
two-stroke/cycle diesel engine? connecting rod
bearing at the
crankshaft end of the
rod.
D 15192 Which of the following conditions is most likely to The purifier must be
occur if oil containing moisture is continuously fed operated at a higher
to a purifier operating as a clarifier? temperature.
C 15193 Which of the following must be given necessary observe oil

attention if untoward incidents are to be prevented temperature closely
in connecting with the operation of air compressor?
between the upper
the cylinder.
B 15195 Which of the following statements represents the The high discharge
advantage of rotary pumps as compared to pressure of the rotary
reciprocating pumps? pumps permits a
larger volume of fluid
per unit time than the
reciprocating pump.

C 15197 Which of the listed refractory materials may be Castable fireclay
used with other machinery insulation arrangements
outside of the boiler?
B 15198 Which of the types of reduction gearing listed is Hypoid
best suited for medium speed main propulsion
units?
vacuum differential
A 15201 46 CFR Parts 59 and 35 require that __________. the OCMI be notified
of emergency repairs
to boilers and unfired
pressure vessels

__________.
__________.
D 15204 A flue gas air heater, when installed in a boiler I only
characteristic(s) of __________.
I. higher uptake temperatures than a boiler

without an air heater
II. lower corrosion rates in the uptakes and
economizer
C 15206 A pyrometer is an instrument commonly used to cylinder pressure
measure __________.
C 15207 A squealing sound occurring from within an compressor overload
operating reciprocating air compressor is an
D 15208 A water regulating valve controls the refrigeration cooling water outlet
condenser cooling water flow in response to temperature
condenser __________.
made by __________.
water wall tubes packed with refractory is used
_________.
B 15211 An increasing head pressure in a refrigeration restriction in
system, without any corresponding change in the refrigerant piping
cooling water inlet temperature, would probably be
caused by __________.
D 15212 Automatic combustion control systems for auxiliary excess air pressure
coolers are designed to cycle burners on the off in
response to the
B 15214 Closed impellers differ from open impellers in that allow liquid to enter
closed impellers __________. the eye from one
direction only
B 15215 Compared to the return flow oil burner system, an higher fuel oil viscosity
internally mixed steam atomizer requires
__________.

C 15219 Failure of the fuel oil service pump to maintain fuel incorrect burner
oil flow to the burners of the boiler could result from linkage adjustment
__________.
D 15220 Freon - 12 is a suitable refrigerant for use in high reciprocating
temperature applications with _______________ compressors
C 15222 If a boiler fire is blown out by a flare-back, you increase the forced
should immediately_______________. draft blower speed
C 15223 If a refrigeration compressor in a multi-box system high pressure switch

runs continuously, the cause might be a stuck in the closed
__________. position
C 15226 If the operating element of a thermostatic valve a low level in the
installed in a diesel engine cooling system engine expansion tank
malfunctions, it may result in __________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

this pump?
this pump?

A 15236 In a vapor compression refrigeration system with a immediately before
freeze, dairy, and thaw box, a solenoid valve each expansion valve
should be installed __________.
centering during
seating
C 15238 In the cylinder of a diesel engine, fuel is ignited by spark from a plug in
the __________. the pre-combustion
chamber
D 15239 Intake air flow from a diesel engine turbocharger is exhaust gas pressure
directly proportional to engine __________.
D 15240 Loop,' 'uniflow,' 'cross flow,' and 'return-flow' are control air circuits
__________.
__________.
A 15242 On a boiler safety valve, the blowdown adjusting set screw
D 15243 One method of determining crankshaft laying a straight edge
misalignment is by __________. across the crank webs
at the crankpin and
measuring the
distance to the
crankpin in two places
D 15245 Rate of fuel oil expansion varies directly when Volume
heated with the specific
load
__________.
A 15249 The combustion air pressure is increased when I only

using the steam soot blowers to 'blow tubes' in
order to __________.
I. aid in the process of removing soot deposits

II. prevent the steam from extinguishing the fires
A 15250 The differential temperature of the main condenser I only

circulating water during normal operation will be
affected by __________.
I. change in circulating pump speed

II. the addition of make up feed
B 15251 The flooded system has this disadvantage The refrigerant picks
up less heat per
pound
A 15252 The ignition quality of a diesel fuel is indicated by cetane number

the __________.
B 15253 The main condenser is losing 2" Hg vacuum every 6 psia
5 minutes. In an hour, the absolute pressure will
have increased by approximately __________.
__________.
D 15257 The purpose of wearing rings as found in large prevent an internal

centrifugal pumps is to __________. explosion in the pump
when it is overheated
D 15258 The size of the loop seal orifice for a flash-type the vacuum differential
evaporator is important for maintaining the control developed between
of __________. both stages

__________.
glasses to __________. I. reduce the effects of
thermal exposure on the glass II. enhance the
ability of the operator to observe the water level
from a distance
jacking gear
C 15262 Under the type of lubrication what do you call the carrying heat away
condition where some lubricant is present but the from moving parts
two bearing surfaces in relative motion are not
completely by the film of lubricant?
feature? seal.
D 15264 What is the color coding for a storage container of green

R-134A refrigerant?
A 15265 What should you do immediately after securing the relieve all fuel oil
fires in one boiler ship? service pressure to
that boiler
A 15266 When a refrigeration system is being charged refrigerant should be
through the low side, the __________. added as a vapor
bypass, widely
C 15269 When there is reduced capacity accompanied by fluid friction

vibration and noise at the suction of centrifugal
pump, and result the action of vapor pockets in the
fluid being pumped. This is caused by
bearing at the
rod.
A 15273 Which of the following methods provides for axial External teeth on the
movement in a gear type flexible coupling? floating member are
allowed to slide
between internal teeth
on the shaft ring
C 15274 Which of the following statements concerning Uniformly excessive

cylinder liner wear in a single acting diesel engine liner wear will not
is correct? cause wear on the
piston rings and
grooves.
B 15275 Which of the following statements represents the The high discharge
advantage of rotary pumps as compared to pressure of the rotary
reciprocating pumps? pumps permits a
larger volume of fluid
per unit time than the
reciprocating pump.
C 15276 Which of the listed components is used to protect Superheater support

the boiler superheater against the radiant heat of tubes
the furnace?
units?
vacuum differential
D 15281 Why should the main steam stop valve of an to check the valve
auxiliary boiler be eased off its seat and then lightly packing

__________.
__________.

characteristic(s) of __________. I. higher uptake
economiser
measure __________.
B 15287 A squealing sound generated by a reciprocating air badly leaking valves
compressor upon starting may indicate
__________.
D 15288 A water regulating valve controls the refrigeration cooling water outlet
condenser cooling water flow in response to temperature
condenser __________.
made by __________.
A 15290 An advantage of steam atomization compared to its greater turndown
mechanical atomization is __________. ratio
B 15291 An increased rotor clearance in a rotary pump will increase discharge

_______________ pressure
boilers are designed to cycle burners on and off in
response to the __________.
B 15293 Boiler fuel savings gained by the use of an three percent for each
economizer can amount to __________. 5°F rise in feed water
temperature
B 15294 Closed impellers differ from open impellers in that allow liquid to enter
closed impellers __________. the eye from one
direction only
__________.
starting engine
D 15298 Every automated machinery plant must have an main bus

'engineer's assistance' alarm. Power for this alarm
should be taken from the __________.
C 15299 Failure of the fuel oil service pump to maintain fuel a high relief valve
oil flow to the burner could be caused by setting
__________.
D 15300 Fractures on boiler refractory are normally due to : I and III
I. Lack of expansion joints
II. Deposits of
chemical agents
C 15302 If a boiler fire is blown out by a flareback, you increase the forced
should immediately __________. draft blower speed
D 15303 If a refrigeration compressor had developed a high a minor accumulation

suction pressure, the problem could be a result of of air or
__________. noncondensable
gases in the system
B 15304 If carbon accumulates on a pyrometer the pyrometer to
thermocouple, it will cause __________. overheat and burn
B 15305 If the coolant temperature is excessively low as it water condensation in
passes through the internally cooled fuel injectors, the fuel
the injectors may be damaged by __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?

this pump?
this pump?
A 15313 In a boiler, water flows downward in tubes furthest water is denser in the
from the fires and flows upward in tubes nearest tubes farthest from the
the fires because __________. fires
C 15315 In a properly designed boiler, which end point is Evaporation
most likely to occur first?
C 15316 In a unit injector, an upper helix and lower helix are facilitating plunger
machined in the lower part of the plunger for rotation
__________.
centering during
seating
the __________. the precombustion
chamber
C 15320 Longitudinal expansion of a boiler water drum is tubes
permitted by the __________.
__________.
A 15322 On a boiler safety valve, the blow down adjusting set screw

at the crankpin and
measuring the
distance to the
A 15325 Rapidly discharging condensate into the DC heater decrease in auxiliary
during normal steaming conditions could cause exhaust pressure
__________.
D 15326 Sediment in fuel oil will cause __________. wear in the fuel oil
pumps
C 15327 Steam soot blower piping should be thoroughly accidental burner
drained before operating to prevent __________. flameout
C 15328 The area where a cam follower would most likely first point of
leave the lobe surface of a two-stroke cycle engine acceleration during the
camshaft would be at the ___________. exhaust valve opening

order to __________. I. aid in the process of
removing soot deposits II. prevent the steam from
extinguishing the fires
affected by __________. I. Change in circulating
pump speed II. The addition of make up feed
C 15331 The flash point of a residual fuel oil should be used for atomizing
to determine the highest temperature to which the
oil may be heated __________.
the __________.
A 15335 The possible cause why a lube oil pump fails to suction valve is closed
build up discharge pressure could be that the:
A 15336 The proper time for operating the carnkcase door after 20 minutes
when oil must alarm is activated and the engine
has been stopped is _.
C 15337 The purpose of turning the diesel engine by turning to test the free
gear with indicator cocks open before starting is improvement of the
to________________. propeller shaft
D 15338 The size of the discharge ring used in a lube oil viscosity
purifier is determined by the oil's __________.
D 15339 The thickness of the head gasket is important re-expansion
because it may cause:
A 15340 Thin sheets of mica are installed in boiler gage reduce the possibility
glasses to __________. of the glass from
becoming etched
jacking gear
B 15342 Under steady steaming conditions, the superheater integral superheater
outlet temperature is regulated by the __________.

feature? seal.
D 15344 What is the color coding for a storage container of green

R-134A refrigerant?
D 15345 What should you do if you discover localized Reassemble the pump
scoring in a pump shaft sleeve during a routine and provide more
maintenance inspection? water leak-off for
lubrication
A 15346 When a refrigeration system is being charged refrigerant should be
through the low side, the __________. added as a vapor
D 15347 When heating heavy fuel oil for use in main it is necessary to
propulsion boilers aboard ship, the flash point may transfer the fuel
be exceeded only when __________.
C 15348 When securing a flash-type evaporator for an fill the unit with
extended period of time, you should __________. saltwater
C 15349 When there is no movement of the rams on an set for maximum

electro-hydraulic steering gear, the tilting box of the torque
running pump is __________.
bearing at the
rod.
B 15351 Which of the couplings listed is normally not Flexible disk-ring
repairable, and is usually replaced if completely coupling
damaged?
allowed to slide
on the shaft rings.
A 15354 Which of the following statements concerning boiler Usually the surface
steam drum surface blow piping is correct? blow pipe is perforated
with holes along its top
surface; however,
when a scum pan is
also employed, the
holes are located
along the bottom of
the pipe surface.
A 15355 Which of the following statements represents the The speed and
advantage of castable insulation over either economy of
insulating brick or insulating block installations? installation.
the furnace?
units?
A 15359 While on watch at sea with only one ship's service The turbogenerator
turbogenerator on line, the entire plant suddenly throttle valve position
blacks out without warning. After restoring power, "micro switch"
which of the following faults would most likely have vibrated open,
attributed to this casualty? allowing the main
breaker to trip open
according to its
protection circuitry.
C 15360 Why is it important to maintain good vacuum in a Reduces windage loss
main turbine unit while operating astern? in the astern section.
D 15361 When the boiling temperature of a steam boiler is The steam pressure
increased, which of the following effects will occur and specific volume
with relation to the pressure and the specific will remain constant.
volume of the steam?
diesel engine greatly affects the __________.
A 15363 A diesel engine exposed to widely varying ambient a high viscosity index
temperatures should use a lubricating oil with
__________.
characteristic(s) of __________. I. higher uptake
economiser
C 15365 A loud clicking noise from the valve compartment worn valve seats
of an operating diesel engine would indicate
__________.
measure __________.
B 15367 A squealing sound generated by a reciprocating air badly leaking valves
compressor upon starting may indicate
__________.
A 15368 A water jacket is placed around the exhaust reduce heat radiation
manifolds of propulsion diesel engines to to the engine room
__________.
D 15369 After steam has been raised and a boiler is being main and auxiliary
placed on the line, the superheater vent can be steam line drains are
closed when __________. opened
B 15370 An advantage of flash distilling plants when greater distillate purity
compared with submerged tube distilling plant is through high
_________ temperature
evaporation
B 15371 An increased pressure differential between the inlet holed
and outlet of a strainer usually indicates the
strainer is __________.
economizer can amount to __________. 5░F rise in feed water
temperature
D 15374 Clogged or partially obstructed exhaust ports on a over speeding of the

diesel engine can cause __________. engine
__________.
D 15378 Every automated machinery plant must have an main bus

'engineer's assistance' alarm. Power for this alarm
should be taken from the __________.
__________.
A 15380 Forcing the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an scavenging
operating two cycle diesel engine with the aid of a
blower is known as __________.
B 15381 Heavy fuel oils generally have an upper average Glazing of the cylinder
ash content of 0.1% by weight. Which of the liners
following conditions could be expected if the ash
content increases above this amount?
D 15383 If a refrigeration compressor had developed a high a minor accumulation

suction pressure, the problem could be a result of of air or
__________. noncondensable
gases in the system

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
D 15394 In a disk-type purifier which component is used to A discharge ring
separate lube oil into thin layers and create shallow
settling distances?
__________.
centering during
seating
the __________. the precombustion
chamber
D 15401 Maximum heat transfer rates in a marine boiler can maintaining the
be obtained by __________. recommended boiler
water pH
C 15402 On a boiler equipped with pilot actuated safety Drum safety valve
valves, which of the valves listed will be actuated
first?

at the crankpin and
measuring the
distance to the
A 15404 Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump cavitation

bronze impeller is usually caused by __________.

__________.
D 15406 Sediment in fuel oil will cause __________. sputtering of atomizers
B 15407 Steam produced by a boiler should be separated before leaving boiler

from moisture
camshaft would be at the _______. exhaust valve opening

order to __________. I. aid in the process of
removing soot deposits II. prevent the steam from
extinguishing the fires
affected by __________. I. Change in circulating
pump speed II. The addition of make up feed
the __________.
D 15414 The most effective way to eliminate sludge from the frequently use the
water drum of a boiler is to __________. surface blow
A 15416 The proper time for operating the carnkcase door after 20 minutes
when oil must alarm is activated and the engine
has been stopped is _.
C 15417 The purpose of turning the diesel engine by turning to test the free
gear with indicator cocks open before starting is improvement of the
to________________. propeller shaft
C 15419 The thickest deposit of scale in a flash evaporator distillate cooler
is most likely to occur in the tubes of the
__________.
becoming etched
B 15421 To provide emergency feedwater supply to a emergency injector

steaming boiler if it becomes necessary to secure discharge
the DC heater, suction should be taken on the
distilled water tank using the __________.

D 15423 Wear occurring at the tips of the reduction gear surface fatigue
teeth is usually the result of __________.
D 15424 What is the chemical in CFC refrigerant that fluorine
destroys stratospheric ozone?
B 15425 What should you do if you detect an abnormal Notify the chief
vibration in the operating main propulsion turbine? engineer and stand by
the throttles.
C 15426 When a refrigeration compressor motor fails to loose expansion valve
start, the FIRST thing that should be checked for is control bulb
a __________.
C 15428 When securing a flash-type evaporator for an fill the unit with
extended period of time, you should __________. saltwater
C 15429 When there is no movement of the rams on an set for maximum

running pump is __________.
A 15430 Which component of a Kingsbury thrust bearing Collar
assembly transmits the thrust from the line shaft to
the oil film and shoes?
damaged?
D 15432 Which of the following conditions is most likely to The hydro-pneumatic
cause water hammer in the potable water system? tank being half full of
water
allowed to slide
on the shaft rings.
surface; however,
when a scum pan is
also employed, the
holes are located
along the bottom of
the pipe surface.
the furnace?
A 15437 Which of the listed refractory materials is Insulating cement
composed of wool fibers and clay binders?
A 15438 Which of the two events listed occurs Exhaust and
simultaneously in a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine? scavenging
A 15439 While on watch at sea with only one ship's service The turbogenerator
turbogenerator on line, the entire plant suddenly throttle valve position
according to its

__________.
A 15444 A fluctuating and unsteady vacuum in an wet steam entering the
evaporator may be caused by __________. air ejector nozzle
B 15445 A loop or cross scavenged engine utilizes the Masked intake ports
motion of its pistons and a turbocharger to provide
scavenging air. Which of the listed mechanical
designs prevents the air under the pistons from
being pumped back through the scavenge ports
during the pisto
D 15446 A purge recovery system is used in a centrifugal air purge lube oil from the
conditioning or refrigeration system to __________. liquid refrigerant
C 15447 A squealing sound from within an operating compressor overload

reciprocating air compressor is an indication of:
__________.
B 15450 An advantage of aluminum pistons, when greater high
compared to cast iron pistons is __________. temperature strength
economizer can amount to __________. 5░F rise in feed water
temperature
D 15454 Clogged diesel engine fuel oil filters can cause loss of power
__________,
D 15455 Compared to poppet and other mechanically They improve
operated valves, which of the following compression
advantages is gained by using a thin plate (feather) efficiency.
low lift type valve in an low pressure air
compressor?
C 15456 Diesel engine crankshaft deflection readings are placed as near the
generally taken at four crank positions. Good crankpin axis as
engineering practice requires the deflection gage or possible
indicator to be __________.
A 15458 Evaporators and condensers are two forms of heat exchangers

__________.
__________.
D 15461 Heating the fuel oil to an excessively high a a loss of fuel oil
temperature in a fuel oil heater will cause suction
__________.
C 15463 If a refrigeration compressor had a higher than a minor accumulation

normal suction pressure, the problem could be a of air or
result of __________. noncondensable
gases in the system
C 15466 If the oil scraper ring drain hole in a diesel engine blow-by will decrease
piston becomes plugged, __________.

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
settling distances?
__________.
centering during
seating
D 15478 In the cylinder head of a two-stroke/cycle diesel air intake

engine, valves are used for __________.
B 15479 Insulation on deck steam piping must be installed loose insulation
securely because __________. contributes to steam
leaks

water pH
first?
B 15483 One method of constructing large marine diesel casting interlocking
engines and reducing the total engine frame components
weight is through __________.
A 15484 Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump cavitation
bronze impeller is usually caused by __________.

__________.
B 15486 Sealing lines provide sealing liquid flow to the to prevent seawater
stuffing box of a centrifugal pump __________. from passing out the
stuffing box when a
present
C 15487 Steam piping subject to main boiler pressure must The piping must be
be hydrostatically tested at specified intervals. tested at a pressure
Therefore, which of the following statements is and temperature
true? specified by a Coast
Guard marine
inspector.
camshaft would be at the _______. exhaust valve opening
C 15489 The color of the refrigeration oil can indicate copper plating caused
various operating conditions of the compressor/ by moisture in the
refrigeration system in which it is used. Black oil system
can be an indication of __________.
B 15490 The difference in crank lead between the upper receive less power
and lower cranks of an opposed piston engine than the upper shaft
causes the lower crankshaft to __________.
A 15492 The hydraulic starting motor is operated by accumulator
hydraulic fluid flow under pressure from the
__________.
A 15493 The main condensate pump in a steam propulsion air ejector inter-
plant discharges directly to the __________. condenser
C 15496 The proper oil inlet temperature for centrifuging 100° to 120°F (37.8° -
lube oil should be __________. 48.9°C)
A 15497 The purpose of try-cocks used on an auxiliary provide an alternate
boiler is to __________. means of determining
the water level, if the
gage glass fails
C 15499 The thickest deposit of scale in a flash evaporator distillate cooler
is most likely to occur in the tubes of the
__________.
becoming etched
B 15501 To provide emergency feedwater supply to a emergency injector

steaming boiler if it becomes necessary to secure discharge
the DC heater, suction should be taken on the
distilled water tank using the __________.

D 15504 What is the chemical in CFC refrigerant that fluorine
destroys stratospheric ozone?
the throttles.
C 15506 When a refrigeration compressor motor fails to loose expansion valve
start, the FIRST thing that should be checked for is control bulb
a __________.
C 15508 When securing a distillate pump on a low pressure Stop the pump.
fresh water evaporator, which of the listed steps
should be carried out FIRST?
B 15509 When there is no movement of the rams on an On the purge and vent
electro hydraulic steering gear, the tilting box of the stroke
running pump is _
damaged?
water
allowed to slide
on the shaft rings.
surface; however,
when a scum pan is
also employed, the
holes are located
along the bottom of
the pipe surface.
C 15516 Which of the listed components is considered to The condenser and
separate the high pressure side of a refrigeration the expansion valve
cycle from the low pressure side of the cycle?

A 15519 While on watch at sea with only one ship's service The turbo generator
turbo generator on line, the entire plant suddenly throttle valve position
according to its

__________.
A 15524 A fluctuating and unsteady vacuum in an wet steam entering the
evaporator may be caused by __________. air ejector nozzle
during the pisto
D 15526 A purge recovery system is used in a centrifugal air purge lube oil from the
conditioning or refrigeration system to __________. liquid refrigerant

__________.
A 15532 Automatic burner shutdown in an auxiliary boiler, prevent the boiler from
as a result of a component failure in the flame automatically
safeguard controls, will __________. relighting
C 15533 Boiler fuel oil atomizer parts should be cleaned by polished with emery
soaking in 'tip cleaner' or diesel fuel and cloth
__________.
__________,
D 15535 Compared to poppet and other mechanically They improve
operated valves, which of the following compression
advantages is gained by using a thin plate (feather) efficiency.
low lift type valve in an low pressure air
compressor?
B 15537 During an inport watch onboard a tank vessel while Inspect proper line-up
cargo operations are in progress, with the jacking of lube oil service
gear engaged and running, you notice a 200 gallon pumps.
drop in the reduction gear lube oil sump level.
Which components or conditions should be
checked imme
A 15538 Evaporators and condensers are two forms of heat exchangers

__________.
C 15539 Failure of the feed pump to deliver feedwater to an a low pump suction lift
auxiliary boiler could be caused by __________.

__________.
C 15542 If a boiler begins to pant and vibrate you should check the fuel oil
__________. service pumps
C 15543 If a refrigeration compressor had a higher than a minor accumulation
normal suction pressure, the problem could be a of air or
result of __________. noncondensable
gases in the system
C 15544 If brine has a high specific gravity: it will freeze
A 15545 If the control air pressure for an automatic switch to manual
combustion control system is lost during control
maneuvering, you should immediately
__________.
D 15547 If you find the pressure of a R-12 refrigeration only recover the vapor
system to be worked on is 0 psig, _________. refrigerant

this pump?
this pump?
of this pump?
this pump?
of this pump?
A 15553 In a boiler where the drum water level is High total dissolved
automatically controlled, which of the following solids content and
conditions could cause erratic variations in the foaming in the drum.
water level?
settling distances?
B 15555 In a pressure type main propulsion turbine gravity feed tank
lubrication system, the lube oil service pumps
normally take suction from the main sump and
discharge directly to the __________.
__________.
mild steels because __________. provide for self-
centering during
seating

B 15559 Insulation on deck steam piping must be installed loose insulation
securely because __________. contributes to steam
leaks
C 15560 Longitudinal expansion of a boiler water drum is tube sheet

allowed for at the boiler __________.
water pH
first?

D 15564 Pitting in the area close to the pitch line and on the corrosion on the gears
same end of each gear tooth of a reduction gear
unit would be caused by __________.
B 15565 Rapid fluctuations of absolute pressure in the last scale formation with
effect of a multi-effect submerged tube distilling increased heat
plant will tend to cause __________. transfer
A 15566 Sealing lines provide sealing liquid flow to the to help lubricate the
stuffing box of a centrifugal pump __________. shaft packing
C 15567 Steam piping subject to main boiler pressure must The piping must be
be hydrostatically tested at specified intervals. tested at a pressure
Therefore, which of the following statements is and temperature
true? specified by a Coast
Guard marine
inspector.
D 15568 The arc through which a steam soot blower control air pressure
element blows is regulated by the __________.
C 15569 The color of the refrigeration oil can indicate copper plating caused
various operating conditions of the compressor/ by moisture in the
refrigeration system in which it is used. Black oil system
can be an indication of __________.
C 15571 The flash point of a residual fuel oil should be used highest temperature to
to determine the __________. which the oil may be
heated for atomization

__________.
A 15573 The main condensate pump in a steam propulsion air ejector
plant discharges directly to the __________. intercondenser
C 15575 The possibility of damage from operating a diesel an isochronous
engine at critical speeds is reduced by the use of governor
__________.
C 15576 The proper oil inlet temperature for centrifuging 100░ to 120░F (37.8░
lube oil should be __________. - 48.9░C)
gage glass fails
D 15578 The size of the discharge ring used for the efficient rated capacity of that
operation of a disk type purifier is dependent upon purifier
the __________.
C 15579 The thermostatic expansion valve is designed to Flow
maintain constant:
A 15580 Thin bronze rings are inserted in the face of some promote piston ring
chromium plated piston rings to __________. seating in the cylinder
B 15581 To provide emergency feed water supply to a emergency injector

steaming boiler and it becomes necessary to discharge
secure the DC heater, suction should be taken on
the distilled water tank using the __________.
A 15582 Under standard atmospheric conditions, which of Dry air is heavier than
the following is true concerning the characteristics moist air.
of air?
B 15584 What is the cause of 'laning' in a boiler tube bank? Insufficient airflow
the throttles.
B 15586 When a refrigeration compressor is in the 'off' always be wide open
cycle, the thermal expansion valve will_________. when the compressor
restarts
C 15587 When heated, fuel oil will __________. increase in specific

gravity
C 15588 When securing a distillate pump on a low pressure Stop the pump.
fresh water evaporator, which of the listed steps
should be carried out FIRST?
C 15589 When there is no movement of the rams of an operating at maximum
electro-hydraulic steering gear system, the tilting torque
box of the axial piston hydraulic pump is
__________.
B 15591 Which of the contaminants listed would remain in Acid sludge
the lube oil after filtering?
water
A 15593 Which of the following methods is used to securely The babbitt is
fasten the babbitt lining of a reduction gear bearing centrifugally spun into
to its shell? the bearings or cast
under a pressure
head.
D 15594 Which of the following statements concerning The inner race should
antifriction bearings installed on pumps is true? be free to turn on the
shaft.
A 15595 Which of the following statements represents the Timing of injection
advantage of a pre-combustion chamber used in does not need to be
an auxiliary diesel engine? exact.
C 15596 Which of the listed components is considered to The condenser and
separate the high pressure side of a refrigeration the expansion valve
cycle from the low pressure side of the cycle?

D 15599 While on watch aboard a 900 psi steam vessel, you Vacate everyone from
suddenly hear a loud, piercing, high-pitched noise. the engine room
Which of the following actions should you take? immediately, as this is
the preliminary signal
that the steam
smothering system is
about to be released.
B 15600 Why is high latent heat desirable in a refrigerant? smaller compressor

can be caused
C 15601 What could be the possible cause why a compressor is

reciprocating air compressor is running roughly and overloaded
vibrating excessively when in operation?
D 15602 A change in the degree of fuel atomization in a cylinder air turbulence
diesel engine cylinder has the greatest effect on
the __________.
A 15603 A diesel engine experiences a sudden loss in engine overload
speed, accompanied by black exhaust smoke, with
the fuel rack at maximum, and the speed remaining
below normal. The probable cause is __________.
A 15604 A flexible coupling is located between the engine and the pinion
__________.
during the pisto
A 15606 A purge cycle is required on all low pressure such a chiller can
chillers because __________. operate at a pressure
below atmospheric
pressure

B 15608 A waste heat boiler would produce maximum supercharged, four
steam when used with which type of diesel engine? stroke
A 15609 After starting the main lube oil pump in a gravity- observing the overflow
A 15611 An increased in rotor clearance of a rotary pump decrease pump
will result in capacity
__________.
__________,
A 15615 Compared to other fuel injection systems, unit injection lag
injectors operate with virtually no __________.
B 15617 During an inport watch onboard a tank vessel while Inspect proper line-up
cargo operations are in progress, with the jacking of lube oil service
gear engaged and running, you notice a 200 gallon pumps.
drop in the reduction gear lube oil sump level.
Which components or conditions should be
checked imme
A 15618 Evaporator priming can be caused by high water fluctuating shell

level, fluctuating steam pressure, or __________. vacuum
C 15619 Failure of the feed pump to deliver feedwater to an a low pump suction lift
D 15620 For use in boilers aboard ship, the flash point of necessary to transfer
fuel oil may be exceeded fuel
when_________________.
__________.
D 15623 If a refrigeration compressor crankcase is excessive superheat
sweating, the trouble could be caused by
__________.
A 15624 If boiler-fires are extinguished by water in the fuel secure the burner
oil, you should first_____________. valves
B 15625 If the condensate level in the loop seal of the inter- no condensate will
condenser is lost, __________. flow through the
system
D 15627 If you find the pressure of a R-12 refrigeration only recover the vapor
system to be worked on is 0 psig, _________. refrigerant

this pump?
this pump?
of this pump?
this pump?
of this pump?
water level?
D 15634 In a disk-type lubricating oil purifier, __________. the purifier driving
gears are lubricated
by the reclaimed oil
as it leaves the bowl
__________.
centering during
seating

A 15639 Insufficient piston cooling of a large, low speed, high temperature
main propulsion engine, burning heavy fuels, can corrosion and burning
result in________________. off of piston crown
metal
A 15641 Marine sanitation devices installed on vessels must U.S. Coast Guard
be certified by the _____________
A 15642 On a boiler equipped with an uncontrolled interdeck rise

superheater, reducing the feedwater temperature
to the steam drum will cause the superheater outlet
temperature to __________.
B 15645 Rapid fluctuations of absolute pressure in the last scale formation with
effect of a multi-effect submerged tube distilling increased heat
plant will tend to cause __________. transfer
B 15646 Sealing lines provide sealing liquid flow to the to prevent seawater
stuffing box of a centrifugal pump __________. from passing out the
stuffing box when a
present
C 15647 Steam passing through the control orifice installed attemporating
in the live steam supply to a low pressure conditioning
evaporator will develop significant superheat as a
result of __________.
A 15649 The color of the oil observed in the sight glass of gray or metallic
an operating refrigeration compressor experiencing
bearing wear or piston scoring would appear
__________.

__________.
A 15653 The main condensate pump in a steam propulsion air ejector
plant discharges directly to the __________. intercondenser
A 15654 The most effective method in removing water from centrifuging the fuel
diesel fuel oil is by __________.
__________.
C 15656 The proper oil inlet temperature for centrifuging 100░ to 120░F (37.8░
lube oil should be __________. - 48.9░C)
gage glass fails
D 15658 The size of the discharge ring used for the efficient rated capacity of that
operation of a disk type purifier is dependent upon purifier
the __________.
C 15659 The thermostatic expansion valve is designed to refrigerant flow
maintain constant __________.
B 15661 To protect a recovery or recycling machine when the system liquid line
removing refrigerant from a burned out system, a
filter drier should be installed in __________.
A 15662 Under standard atmospheric conditions, which of Dry air is heavier than
the following is true concerning the characteristics moist air.
of air?
C 15663 Wear is usually greatest at the top of the cylinder piston side thrust
bore of a diesel engine due to the __________. being the greatest at
TDC
B 15665 What should you do before starting a reciprocating Open the steam line
steam driven pump that has been idled for a period root valve
of time?
B 15666 When a refrigeration compressor is in the 'off' always be wide open
cycle, the thermal expansion valve will_________. when the compressor
restarts

gravity
D 15668 When securing a centrifugal type distillate pump, Close the pressure
which of the listed steps should be carried out gage isolation valves.
first?
C 15669 When there is no movement of the rams of an operating at maximum
electro-hydraulic steering gear system, the tilting torque
box of the axial piston hydraulic pump is
__________.
C 15670 Which component of a hydraulic system would modulator
enable to pump to be temporarily shutdown. And
yet still provide an instantaneous source of
hydraulic oil?
B 15672 Which of the following conditions is likely to Indicated exhaust
develop if the thermocouple element of a pressure readings will
pyrometer becomes coated with excessive increase.
amounts of combustion by-products?
C 15673 Which of the following methods is used to prevent Holding the valve
throttling of compressed air through the diesel open for a long period
engine air starting valves?
D 15674 Which of the following statements concerning The inner race should
antifriction bearings installed on pumps is true? be free to turn on the
shaft.
advantage of a precombustion chamber used in does not need to be
D 15676 Which of the listed components for a refrigeration Hand expansion valve
system is required for a two box system, but not for
a one box system?
B 15677 Which of the listed refractory materials is capable Chrome castable
of providing structural stability?
C 15678 Which of the turbocharging systems listed operates Constant volume
with the least average back pressure in the exhaust
manifold?
that the steam
C 15680 Why is a short, weighted hose attached and To keep the end of the
secured to the end of the fixed discharge line from hose from lifting off the
a supply boat P-tank? deck of the supply
boat.
D 15681 What corrective action is required when the boiler give surface blow
water tester results show low alkalinity?
the __________.
__________.
D 15685 A liquid sight flow indicator in a refrigeration system the system is fully
is examined and gas bubbles are noted in motion charged
with the fluid flow. This means __________.
A 15686 A purge cycle is required on all low pressure such a chiller can
chillers because __________. operate at a pressure
below atmospheric
pressure
A 15687 A squealing sound from an operating reciprocating loose drive belts

air compressor would indicate _________
B 15688 A waste heat boiler is installed on some diesel provide steam for
propelled vessels to __________. emergency propulsion
D 15690 An advantage of a helical gear pump over a simple maintaining a steadier
gear pump is that the helical gear pump is capable speed
of __________.
B 15691 An increased in heat load in an R-12 refrigerant Increase the formation
system will cause: in the evaporator
__________.
C 15694 Clearing a cylinder of exhaust gases by forcing into expansion
a current of air which provides clean air for the next
is alse called:
B 15696 Diesel engine control can be obtained by the at any time
bridge __________.
B 15697 During an in port watch onboard a tank vessel Inspect proper line-up
while cargo operations are in progress, with the of lube oil service
jacking gear engaged and running, you notice a pumps.
200 gallon drop in the reduction gear lube oil sump
checked imm
A 15698 Evaporator priming can be caused by high water fluctuating shell

level, fluctuating steam pressure, or __________. vacuum
C 15699 Failure of the feed pump to deliver feed water to an a low pump suction lift
D 15700 For use in boilers aboard ship, the flash point of necessary to transfer
fuel oil may be exceeded fuel
when_________________.
B 15701 Heated feedwater will vaporize of flash as it enters temperature is below
the flash chamber of a flash evaporator because the vaporization
the chamber _________ temperature
first-stage feed
pressure
D 15703 If a refrigeration compressor crankcase is excessive superheat
sweating, the trouble could be caused by
__________.
D 15704 If boiler water chemicals are decreasing in one economizer tubes
boiler and increasing in the other boiler, while both
are steaming at normal rates, a leak probably
exists in the __________.
B 15705 If the condensate level in the loop seal of the no condensate will
intercondenser is lost, __________. flow through the
system
A 15706 If the oil control rings were installed upside down, Excessive oil pumping
what condition would result? would occur
C 15707 If you find an extremely large refrigerant leak while change from blue to
using a halide torch, your flame will __________. orange

this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
water level?
__________.
centering during
seating
C 15718 In the condensate system, the automatic re- DC heater water level
circulating valve can be actuated by the
__________.
A 15719 Insufficient piston cooling for a large, low-speed, high temperature
main propulsion diesel engine burning heavy fuels, corrosion and burning
can result in __________. of piston crown metal

C 15721 Marine diesel engine dry-type mufflers reduce using phase adjusters
noise by __________.

superheater, reducing the feedwater temperature
C 15723 One limiting problem of lube oil filters restricting they easily rupture at
their use in large lube oil systems is __________. normal working
pressures
D 15725 Rapid fluctuations in the shell pressure in a increased heat levels
submerged tube distilling unit will cause in the entire unit
__________.
A 15726 Sealing lines provide sealing liquid flow to the to help lubricate the
stuffing box of a centrifugal pump __________. shaft packing
C 15727 Steam passing through the control orifice installed attemporating

in the live steam supply to a low pressure conditioning
evaporator will develop significant superheat as a
result of __________.
A 15729 The color of the oil observed in the sight glass of gray or metallic
an operating refrigeration compressor experiencing
bearing wear or piston scoring would appear
__________.
B 15730 The difference between the temperature of the main circulator loss
condensate discharge and the temperature
corresponding to the vacuum being maintained at
the exhaust inlet to the main condenser is defined
as __________.
D 15732 The hunting of a diesel engine may be caused by excessive speed

__________. droop
D 15733 The main condensate pump discharge FIRST to DC heater vent-
the condenser
__________.
A 15736 The proper method for tightening connecting rod torque wrench
and main bearing bolts, is to use a __________.
A 15737 The purpose of the water failure switch in a stopping the

refrigeration system is to react to a loss of cooling compressor
water by __________.
B 15738 The simplest method to use for determining if a closely observe the
centrifugal pump is operating as designed, is to pump discharge
C 15739 The thermostatic expansion valve is designed to refrigerant flow

maintain constant __________.
B 15741 To protect a recovery or recycling machine when the system liquid line
removing refrigerant from a burned out system, a
filter drier should be installed in __________.
B 15742 Under standard atmospheric conditions, air at a give up moisture faster

higher temperature can _________. as condensation
TDC
B 15745 What should you check before any work is done on Lock all safety
a burner in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler? interlock switches
closed
D 15746 When a refrigeration compressor is in the 'off' is always wide open
cycle, the thermal expansion valve __________.

gravity
D 15748 When securing a centrifugal type distillate pump, Close the pressure
which of the listed steps should be carried out gage isolation valves.
first?
C 15749 When there is no movement of the arms on an set for maximum
running pump is ___________
D 15750 Which combustible element in fuel oil is considered Hydrogen
a significant and major source of air pollution?

B 15753 Which of the following methods is used to lubricate The gears run through
main propulsion turbine reduction gears? an open oil sump and
oil is carried along on
the gear teeth.
C 15754 Which of the following statements concerning a The hole type of a

closed type fuel injection nozzle is true? closed nozzle is self-
cleaning.

advantage of a precombustion chamber used in does not need to be
D 15756 Which of the listed components for a refrigeration Hand expansion valve
system is required for a two box system, but not for
a one box system?
C 15758 Which of the turbocharging systems listed operates Constant volume
with the least average back pressure in the exhaust
manifold?
that the steam
C 15760 Why is a short, weighted hose attached and To keep the end of the
secured to the end of the fixed discharge line from hose from lifting off the
a supply boat P-tank? deck of the supply
boat.
C 15761 What corrective action is required when the boiler add boiler compound
water result show low pH?
the __________.
__________.
D 15765 A liquid sight flow indicator in a refrigeration system the system is fully
is examined and gas bubbles are noted in motion charged
with the fluid flow. This means __________.
C 15766 A purge connection installed on the refrigerant side free tubes of

of a water cooled condenser is used to accumulated scale
__________.
C 15767 A spur gear pump should be operated with the slightly opened
discharge valves __________.
D 15770 An advantage of a helical gear pump over a simple maintaining a steadier
gear pump is that the helical gear pump is capable speed
of __________.
B 15771 An increase in the pressure drop between the inlet insufficient water
and outlet of the feedwater heater waterside, not velocity through the
due to a waterside obstruction, would indicate heater
__________.
A 15772 At what temperature in degree Celsius will safety 100
devices called fusible plug installed in air
compressor or compressed air system melts in
order to prevent explosion
B 15773 Boiler forced draft pressure should be increased prevent condensation
before blowing tubes to __________. in the uptakes
B 15774 Clearances between the impeller hub and casing of wooden wedges
a centrifugal pump are checked with the use of
__________.
bridge __________.
A 15777 During a routine round of a diesel engine leakage through the

generator, you observe a low oil level in the governor drive shaft oil
governor sump. If there is no visible sign of seal
external leakage, you should suspect the cause to
be a/an __________.
B 15778 Evaporator efficiency in a flash-type evaporator is lowering brine
increased by . discharge density
A 15779 Failure of the burner flame in an automatic auxiliary water in the fuel oil
boiler would probably be a result of __________.
A 15780 For the proper control of the air temperature in an Chilled water system
air conditioning system using chilled water supply temperature.
circulation, which of the listed conditions should
remain constant regardless of load changes?
D 15781 Heat introduced to the condenser by exhausting reserve feed water

steam is removed by the circulation of
__________.
A 15782 If a bilge pump is able to develop vacuum, but is the circuit breaker
unable to sufficiently pump out the bilges, you
would check for all of the following EXCEPT
__________.
D 15783 If a refrigeration box develops a heat load of 3 ton
60,000 BTU/hour, what size refrigeration unit would
be required?
B 15785 If the condensate level in the loop seal of the no condensate will
intercondenser is lost, __________. flow through the
system
A 15786 If the oil control rings were installed upside down Excessive oil pumping
on a diesel engine piston, which of the following would occur.
conditions would result?
C 15787 If you find an extremely large refrigerant leak while change from blue to
using a halide torch, your flame will __________. orange
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
B 15793 In a boiler water gage glass, a ball check valve is top connection only
installed on the __________.
A 15796 In a typical refrigeration system, the temperature of at the compressor

the refrigerant gas is the highest __________. discharge
D 15797 In comparison to a reaction turbine, a steam loss radiation loss

specific to an impulse turbine is known as
__________.
C 15798 In the condensate system, the automatic DC heater water level
recirculating valve can be actuated by the
__________.
B 15800 Load control on a diesel engine is accomplished by regulating the speed
__________. of the turbocharger
noise by __________.

superheater, reducing the feed water temperature
pressures
D 15804 Pitted reduction gear teeth, having a deep blue excessive speed
color with evidence of overheating, have been
operated with
D 15805 Rapid fluctuations in the shell pressure in a increased heat levels
submerged tube distilling unit will cause in the entire unit
__________.
C 15807 Steam passing through a multistage impulse pressure drop taking
turbine does not impart any appreciable axial thrust place through the
to the rotor. This is primarily due to the moving blades
__________.
A 15808 The appropriate precaution should be taken when Switch on the dead
an engineer on duty enters a UMS-mode operated man arm upon
engine room due to an ALARM is to _. entering the control
room
A 15809 The color of the exhaust gas from a diesel engine clear
under normal load should be __________.
as __________.
B 15811 The flash chamber of a soloshell evaporator is combined as part of
typically an external chamber used for the the salt water feed
combining of the distillate produced at two different heater
absolute pressures. On a multistage flash-type
evaporator, the flash chamber is __________.

__________. droop
D 15813 The main boiler feed pump discharge is controlled flyweight controlled
by the admission of steam to the auxiliary turbine. regulating valve
The admission of steam is normally regulated by a
__________.
D 15815 The possibility of a flareback in a boiler will be rotate the soot blower
reduced if you __________. elements one
complete revolution
prior to lighting off
A 15817 The purpose of the water failure switch in a stopping the

refrigeration system is to react to a loss of cooling compressor
water by __________.
B 15818 The simplest method to use for determining if a closely observe the
centrifugal pump is operating as designed, is to pump discharge
C 15819 The thermostatic expansion valve in a refrigeration decreases in the

system opens when the pressure __________. evaporator
A 15820 These are the components of a diesel main fuel oil temperature
propulsion engine to be maintained of their right
value to have an efficient and easy starting during
maneuvering.
D 15821 To properly use a tube expander, the expander belling section is
should be placed in the tube to be rolled so that the flattened against the
__________. tube sheet
B 15822 Under standard atmospheric conditions, air at a give up moisture faster

higher temperature can _________. as condensation
TDC
B 15825 What should be indicated if the glass gauge in the solenoid valve stuck
refrigerant liquid line is full of bubbles? up
D 15826 When a refrigeration compressor is in the 'off' is always wide open
cycle, the thermal expansion valve __________.
C 15827 When heated, brickwork in a boiler is kept from insulating bricks

buckling by the installation of __________.
B 15828 When securing a boiler, the burner registers are to cool the furnace
be left open for a few minutes to __________.
C 15829 When there is Freon leak, halide torch will burn: orange
B 15830 Which combination of the main shaft segments Line shaft and thrust
listed below, that are located furthest from the shaft
main engine, are connected by the inboard stern
tube shaft coupling?
C 15831 Which of the conditions will occur FIRST if the Drum safety valve will
steam flow to the main engine, when at full power, open.
is suddenly stopped?

the gear teeth.

cleaning.
B 15835 Which of the following statements represents one Unit reduces the
operational characteristic of a cyclone steam circulation of the
separator? steam and water
mixture in the boiler.
A 15836 Which of the listed characteristics of fuel oil Flash point
establishes the danger point as far as transferring,

A 15838 Which of the turbocharging methods listed directs Constant pressure
D 15839 While on watch aboard a 900 psi (6.2 MPa) steam Vacate everyone from
vessel, you suddenly hear a loud, piercing, high- the engine room
pitched noise. Which of the following actions immediately, as this is
should you take? the preliminary signal
that CO2 is about to
be released.
C 15840 Why is a self-sealing pump generally not Hot brine tends to
satisfactory for service as a brine overboard pump? form scale on the
impeller peripheral
edge.
D 15841 How to operate centrifugal fire pump at reduced adjust relief valve
capacity?
__________.
A 15844 A flash type evaporator is designed to operate in the absolute pressures
75°F sea water, if operated in 50°F sea water, will be slightly below
__________. the predicted design
absolute pressures
C 15845 A liquid receiver is used to: separate the oil from

the refrigerent
C 15846 A purge connection installed on the refrigerant side free tubes of
of a water cooled condenser is used to accumulated scale
__________.
C 15847 A spur gear pump should be operated with the slightly opened
discharge valves __________.
and outlet of the feedwater heater waterside, not velocity through the
__________.
A 15852 At what temperature in degree Celsius will safety 100
devices called fusible plug installed in air
compressor or compressed air system melts in
order to prevent explosion
B 15854 Clearances between the impeller hub and casing of wooden wedges
a centrifugal pump are checked with the use of
__________.
of __________.
bridge __________.
C 15857 During a normal operating of a large marine diesel seized piston rings
engine a turbo-charger begins to surge. What are
the contributory factors of surging?

__________.
A 15860 For the proper control of the air temperature in an Chilled water system
air conditioning system using chilled water supply temperature.
circulation, which of the listed conditions should
remain constant regardless of load changes?
D 15861 Heat introduced to the condenser by exhausting reserve feedwater

__________.
A 15862 If a bilge pump is able to develop vacuum, but is the circuit breaker
unable to sufficiently pump out the bilges, you
would check for all of the following EXCEPT
__________.
D 15863 If a refrigeration box develops a heat load of 3 ton
60,000 BTU/hour, what size refrigeration unit would
be required?
B 15865 If the condensate level in the loop seal of the air no condensate will
ejector inter-condenser is lost, __________. flow through the
system
D 15867 If you determine that entrained air in the fuel oil fuel leakage in the
system is causing a diesel engine to stall, you injector pump's
should first check for __________. discharge lines
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
it leaves the bowl
A 15876 In a typical refrigeration system, the temperature of at the compressor

the refrigerant gas is the highest __________. discharge

__________.
C 15878 In the condensate system, the automatic DC heater water level
recirculating valve can be actuated by the
__________.

noise by __________.
C 15882 On a automatically fire auxiliary boiler, the steam sound an alarm when
circuit to
pressures
turbine does not impart any appreciable axial thrust place in the moving
to the rotor. This is primarily due to the blades
__________.
A 15888 The appropriate precaution should be taken when Switch on the dead
an engineer on duty enters a UMS-mode operated man arm upon
engine room due to an ALARM is to _. entering the control
room
as __________.
B 15891 The flash chamber of a soloshell evaporator is combined as part of
typically an external chamber used for the the salt water feed
combining of the distillate produced at two different heater
absolute pressures. On a multistage flash-type
evaporator, the flash chamber is __________.

__________. droop
__________.
A 15894 The most economical way of doing maintenance renew all parts w/new
especially when overhauling main engine? spares
complete revolution
B 15897 The purpose of the stuffing box seal is to: Make the unit start up
easily after lying idle
overnight
C 15899 The thermostatic expansion valve in a refrigeration decreases in the

system opens when the pressure __________. evaporator
A 15900 These are provided at the foremost end of the stuffing box
stern tube and serves to prevents seawater
entering the ship through the space between the
stern tube and the propeller shaft
D 15901 To properly use a tube expander, the expander belling section is
should be placed in the tube to be rolled so that the flattened against the
__________. tube sheet

abnormally high temperature at the superheater feed water heaters
__________.
D 15906 When a refrigeration compressor has developed a increase the amount
high head pressure as a result of a refrigerant of cooling water to the
overcharge, you should __________. condenser
C 15907 When heated, brickwork in a boiler is kept from anchor bolts
C 15909 When there is Freon leak, halide torch will burn: orange
B 15910 Which combination of the main shaft segments Line shaft and thrust
listed below, that are located furthest from the shaft
main engine, are connected by the inboard stern
tube shaft coupling?
a few hours of use?
the gear teeth.

cleaning.

A 15918 Which of the turbocharging methods listed directs Constant pressure
be released.
C 15920 Why is a self-sealing pump generally not Hot brine tends to

satisfactory for service as a brine overboard pump? form scale on the
impeller peripheral
edge.
B 15921 Before starting a diesel engine, you should check the pyrometer
always_______________. readings
__________.
A 15924 A flash type evaporator is designed to operate in the absolute pressures
75°F sea water, if operated in 50°F sea water, will be slightly below
__________. the predicted design
absolute pressures
B 15925 A liquid line solenoid valve controls refrigerant flow throttling the
to the evaporator by __________. refrigerant
B 15926 A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should straightened by

normally be: applying heat and
torsion
C 15927 A spring-loaded relief valve is located on some prevent over
lube oil filters in full flow systems to __________. pressurization of the
filter cartridge
B 15928 A warmer than normal compressor suction line insufficient lubrication
might be caused by __________.
and outlet of the feed water heater waterside, not velocity through the
__________.
C 15932 At what state will the refrigerant leaves the At low pressure and
compressor? temperature
__________.
of __________.
B 15936 Diesel engine blow-by is the leakage of combustion oil rings only
gases past the __________.
B 15937 During a maintenance inspection of a Normal structural
turbogenerator, the integral turbine wheels are solidity
indicated by a dull, non-resonating sound?
__________.
B 15940 For safe storage, the maximum allowable 100°F

temperature to which refrigerant bottles should be
exposed is __________.
D 15941 Heat introduced to the condenser by exhausting reserve feedwater
__________.
D 15942 If a bilge pump is able to develop some vacuum, a clogged suction
but is unable to sufficiently pump out the bilges, strainer
you would check for __________.
A 15943 If a reciprocating air compressor has a knocked in misalignment or worn
frequency with its operating RPM, the cause is main bearing
probably ______________
__________. rate
D 15945 If the compressor is heard to knock while pumping worn piston rings
down the low side for repairs, this is an indication
of __________.
C 15947 If you determine that a steam reciprocating pump is completely open the
operating with too long of a stroke, causing the steam cushioning
piston nut to strike the cylinder head, you should valves
__________.
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
this pump?
it leaves the bowl
D 15956 In a typical refrigeration system, the function of a condense the

receiver is to refrigerant
__________.
expand

A 15962 Oil supply pressure to the main lube oil header of a the result of the height
above the manifold
C 15963 One horse power is equal to: 33.000 kg m/sec

turbine does not impart any appreciable axial thrust place in the moving
to the rotor. This is primarily due to the blades
__________.

A 15970 The diesel engine valve subjected to most severe cylinder exhaust valve
conditions of service is the __________.
__________.
D 15972 The hot refrigerant gas bypass is one of the produce flash gas at
methods used to . the expansion valve
__________.
C 15974 The most crucial time for any bearing with regards during periods of low
to diesel engine lubrication is __________. load
complete revolution
D 15977 The purpose of the steam lap in a reciprocating permit expansion of

steam engine is steam
D 15979 The thermostat controlling the solenoid valve of a evaporator coil inlet
refrigerated box sense ______ temperature .
A 15980 These are provided at the foremost end of the stuffing box
stern tube and serves to prevents seawater
entering the ship through the space between the
stern tube and the propeller shaft
abnormally high temperature at the superheater feedwater heaters
__________.
D 15986 When a refrigeration compressor has developed a increase the amount
high head pressure as a result of a refrigerant of cooling water to the
overcharge, you should __________. condenser
C 15987 When heated, brickwork in a boiler is kept from anchor bolts
C 15989 When there is freon from the system, halide torch blue
flame will turn
D 15990 Which color burner flame would indicate too much Orange red
excess air?
a few hours of use?
inlet end

C 15998 Which of the turbo charging systems listed Constant volume
operates with the least average back pressure in
the exhaust manifold?
be released.
condenser waterboxes to __________.
ANSWER B ANSWER C ANSWER D
governor promptness speed droop isochronous governing
the piston is at top the valve is closed all of the above

dead center
II only Both I and II Neither I nor II
fully opening or sensing the superheat sensing the

closing in the tail coil temperature in the
liquid line
replaced with a new repaired by a suitable recondition by
pump shaft welding process metalizing &
machining
prevent bypass the filter limit the lube oil outlet
overpressurization of should it become pressure
the filter casing clogged
insufficient refrigerant excess refrigerant excessive opening of
the expansion valve
sounding the gravity sounding the lube oil observing the flow
tanks sump from the bearings
reduce the blowdown maintain a pH of 7 remove dissolved

frequency oxygen concentrations
air box pressure mean effective all of the above

pressure
The valves should be Cylinder relief valves Cylinder relief valves

set to just stop should only be are no longer required
relieving with the adjusted by an for large low speed
engine running at full authorized repair engines due to
speed. facility with the advancements in
permission of the combustion
OCMI. engineering.
the steam drum the fuel oil heaters will soot insulates the
internals will become become overloaded boiler heating surfaces
clogged
with only the exhaust at a pressure below without cooling the
valve open atmospheric cylinders or pistons
higher cylinder head fewer power strokes greater weight/size

temperatures per revolution requirements
side clearance gap clearance taper clearance
A cracked turbine Overstressed blade Improper rotor support

wheel shrouding
provides better vapor- has a higher freezing has a lower freezing

phase cooling point and a lower point and higher
boiling point boiling point
head pressure too refrigerating air in system

high compartment too cold
125°F 150°F 175°F
compression of air by friction in the fuel fuel oil heating system

the piston injector
leaks in the suction a relief valve not all of the above
piping properly seated
insufficient cylinder defective drive belts all of the above

lubrication
reduce speed and lift the safety valves open the boiler bottom
open throttle drains with the hand easing blow valve
gear
faulty bearings air being introduced to foaming of the
the system crankcase oil
no fuel will be the nozzle will injection lag will be

delivered through the overheat increased
nozzle
install a smaller nut on adjust the valve gear install a shorter piston
the piston rod to manufacturer's rod
specified
measurements
95 gpm 104 gpm 225 gpm

carbon monoxide nitrogen oxide sulfur dioxide
all dirt and sludge are sealing water must deterioration of the
discharged with the never be supplied until bowl ring gasket will
cooling water after oil is fed to the cause the purifier to
unit lose its water seal
air when no air condensation of water combustion
cleaners are used vapors byproducts removed
from the cylinder walls
liquid line strainer back pressure condenser

regulator
double-acting engine two-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle

engine engine
a dribble in the fuel insufficient leakoff a malfunctioning

injection nozzle through injection injection nozzle
nozzle packing
jam in the most worn show excessive wear show excessive wear
part of the cylinder on the top face on the bottom face
liner when the rings
expand
60% 70% 75%
explosive cartridge inertial flywheel motors compound gear

motors motors
remove oil entrained in return oil entrained in all of the above

high pressure liquid refrigerant vapor back
lines to the compressor
crankcase
preheat distillate cool the incoming first- condense all the
circulating to the effect evaporator feed distillate in the
second-effect tube second-effect tube
nest nest
improper warm-up extreme misalignment inadequate lubrication
intermittent water excess air dirty watersides

carryover
knurling the piston extended maximum applying load to a cold
skirt power operation diesel engine
replacing all always opening steam keeping steam
90°Elbows with valves rapidly temperature below the
capped tees saturation point
33.75° 45.00° 90.00°
hazy light brown hazy light blue hazy light grey
air starting valve air inlet valve cylinder relief valve
pyrostat photoelectric cell thermistor
Evaporator honing Compressor intake Compressor

grounding
allow longitudinal prevent longitudinal reduce torsional
expansion of the thrust in the crankshaft vibration in the
crankshaft as the unit crankshaft
warm up
differential expansion the danger of blade harmonic vibrations
can result from the erosion damage from associated with critical
temperature difference dry steam speed can easily be
between the rotor and impingement is reached during start-
rotor casing greater during start-up up
with a leaking equipped with a in cooler sea water

crankcase inspection crankcase exhaust temperatures
cover gasket blower which vents to
fresh air
as a side relief where at the bottom of the halfway between
the two shells meet bearing bottom and where
shells meet
regulate back preheat the seal the vent
pressure in the condensate before it condenser to prevent
desuperheater line enters the vent the escape of
condenser condensate
length of the piston length of the cylinder speed of the engine
liner
evaporator coil outlet compressor discharge the refrigerated box

temperature temperature temperature
crankshaft counter weights shaft
chalk coated manila line with an fuel oil settler ullage

calibrated metal rod attached weight tape
high steam demand insufficient combustion excessive steam
air supply to fuel oil
heaters
add moisture to lower superheated provide

superheated steam steam pressure for desuperheated steam
use in auxiliary for auxiliary machinery
machinery
leaking suction compressor starting compressor starting
unloader against full load without any load
Examine the foreign Periodically open the All of the above.

matter and determine drain valve to the
its source. sludge tank.
the expansion valve the low pressure the high pressure
will open cutout switch will stop cutout switch will stop
the compressor the compressor
sliding saddles expansion joints insulating blocks
273 psig (1983 kPa) 284 psig (2059 kPa) 295 psig (2135 kPa)
lessen load on reduce efficiency of system in normal

compressor refrigerating condition
Sodium chlorides Biocides Paraffin waxes
High steam Decreased Noise and vibration in

temperature in the condensate salinity. the turbine.
high pressure turbine
steam chest.
The lubricating quality The oil is functioning Normal engine
of the oil has normally. operating
dangerously temperatures have
deteriorated. been exceeded.
Pressure equalizing Labyrinth packing Carbon packing
holes in the individual
rotor wheels
They strive to maintain They cause a They have poor

a constant prime proportional drop in sensitivity at high
mover speed for all prime mover speed as RPM.
values of steady load. the load is increased.
The bearing is Propeller shaft Neoprene bearings

lubricated by vibration will not are less abrasion
seawater. damage these resistant than bronze
bearings. bearings.
They never require They function as spark Both have a dust
any maintenance. arresters. collecting chamber.
Insulating cement Castable insulation None of the above
Pulse pressure Constant velocity Axial flow
check for an exhaust check the cooling notify the bridge that
leak water temperature you are going to shut
the engine down
The oil may become Oil temperature may All of the above.
aerated. rise.
prevent air pockets reduce the effects of prevent scaling
electrolysis
Clarifier purifier centrifuges
excessive excessive cylinder a light load

compression pressure lubrication
its pressure decreases the potential energy the kinetic energy

decreases increases
straightened by reconditioned by replaced with a

applying heat and metallizing and satisfactory spare
torsion machining
prevent bypass the filter limit the lube oil outlet
overpressurization of should it become pressure
the filter casing clogged
normal conditions ring blow-by a leaky fuel injector
Lube oil pressure Exhaust temperatures Raw water pressure
storage tank and the starting motor and the pump and the starting
pump reserve tank motor

pressure

OCMI. engineering.
clogged
controls piston ring increases ring wearing decreases combustion

tension quality gas leakage
Overstressed blade A cracked turbine Normal structural

shrouding wheel solidity
waterside fouling excessive cooling poor heat transfer

water velocity
0.2 bar 1.0 bar 2.0 bar
Low pH Proper alkalinity All of the above

the piston injector
smoother pump reduced corrosion in increased pump
operation the bearing capacity
insufficient cylinder defective drive belts all of the above
lubrication
reduce speed and lift the safety valves open the boiler bottom
open throttle drains with the hand easing blow valve
gear
refrigerant flooding cuts out the regulates the king
back compressor to valve
maintain proper flow
nozzle
pump would short pump would over heat pump would continue
cycle running
ruptured feedwater low feedwater high feedwater

control valve temperature temperature
diaphragm
along the center shaft at the water discharge on the inside surfaces
of the bowl
trapped air when no condensation of fuel combustion
air cleaners are used oil vapors byproducts removed
liquid line strainer back pressure condenser
regulator

engine engine
a dribble in the fuel insufficient leakoff a malfunctioning

injection nozzle through injection injection nozzle
nozzle packing
jam in the most worn show excessive wear show excessive wear
part of the cylinder on the top face on the bottom face
liner when the rings
expand
60% 70% 75%
explosive cartridge inertial flywheel motors compound gear

motors motors
remove oil entrained in return oil entrained in all of the above

high pressure liquid refrigerant vapor back
lines to the compressor
crankcase
preheat distillate cool the incoming first- condense all the

circulating to the effect evaporator feed distillate in the
second-effect tube second-effect tube
nest nest
Cast iron Cast uranium steel Alloy tin
air leaks in the tube rapid scaling in all priming in that effect
nest effects
knurling the piston operating the engine scuff resistant piston

skirt overheated rings
90░Elbows with valves rapidly temperature below the
33.75° 45.00° 90.00°
increase total engine prevent boiler improve engine fuel

efficiency at low loads corrosion at low consumption at any
engine loads load
pyrostat photoelectric cell thermistor
expansion tank inlet heat exchanger inlet cooling water pump
outlet
allow longitudinal prevent longitudinal reduce torsional

warm up

fresh air
as a side relief where at the bottom of the halfway between
the two shells meet bearing bottom and where
shells meet
prevent carbon allow for lube oil prevent combustion

accumulation behind drainage behind the gases burning the ring
the rings rings grooves
evaporator coil outlet compressor discharge the refrigerated box
supply of steam flow pressure of the fuel attemperator steam

to the fuel oil heaters supplied to the oil flow in the heater
burners discharge circuit
chalk coated manila line with an fuel oil settler ullage
calibrated metal rod attached weight tape
decrease in steam increase in feed water badly fouled
velocity through the temperature economizer
superheater
Superheater tube Water drum Refractory

bank
Drain the hydraulic Block the flow of Secure the fuel supply
fluid from the governor cooling air to the and block the air
sump. radiator. intake
check oil level verify proper lube oil check water level in
pressure expansion tank
The expansion valve The low pressure The high pressure
will open. cutout switch will stop cutout switch will stop
the compressor. the compressor.
II only either I or II neither I nor II
The temperature of The heating steam to The heating steam

the fuel from the the preheater should must be secured
preheater should be be increased as soon before the diesel oil
gradually reduced as the diesel fuel passes through the
after switching over passes through the three-way valve.
the three-way valve. three-way valve.


steam chest.
Leaking after cooler Excessively high Auxiliary blower failure
scavenge air
temperature
Pressure equalizing Labyrinth packing Carbon packing
holes in the individual
rotor wheels
They strive to maintain They cause a They have poor

a constant prime proportional drop in sensitivity at high
mover speed for all prime mover speed as RPM.
values of steady load. the load is increased.
The bearing is Propeller shaft Neoprene bearings

lubricated by vibration will not are less abrasion
seawater. damage these resistant than bronze
bearings. bearings.
Insulating brick Insulating block Baffle mix
High pressure turbine Back pressure turbine Astern turbine

the engine down
The oil may become Oil temperature may All of the above.
aerated. rise.
prevent air pockets reduce the effects of prevent scaling
electrolysis
Gasoline Fuel oil Carbon particles

oil viscosity is too law relighting burner from laggings of boiler are
not brick work loose
its pressure decreases the potential energy the kinetic energy
decreases increases
straightened by reconditioned by replaced with a

applying heat and metallizing and satisfactory spare
torsion machining
engine torque compensation needle centrifugal force on
valve clearance the flyweights
retard the opening and have no effect on provide quieter valve

closing of the valve compressor operation operation

pressure

OCMI. engineering.
clogged
accurate set, of feeler a machinist's rule a depth micrometer
gauges
reduced cylinder mean less valve overlap reduced blow-by

effective pressure

waterside fouling excessive cooling poor heat transfer

water velocity
0.2 bar 1.0 bar 2.0 bar

the piston injector
smoother pump reduced corrosion in increased pump
operation the bearing capacity
pitted thrust rings worn pintle bearings obstructed suctions

passage
Lube oil service Fuel oil service All of the above
excessive ring improper ring rotation excessive ring face

temperature wear

nozzle
pump would short pump would over heat pump would continue
cycle running

605 gpm 130 gpm 519 gpm
ruptured feedwater low feedwater high feedwater

diaphragm
of the bowl
air when no air condensation of water combustion
cleaners are used vapors byproducts removed
The follow-up The follow-up The follow-up

mechanism will be mechanism will send a mechanism will be
inactive as long as hydraulic signal back compensating with an
rudder angle error to the helm as the decreasing signal to
exists. rudder angle is the hydraulic pump tilt
achieved box controls.

engine engine
capacity varies as the head varies as the power varies as the

diameter square of the diameter cube of the diameter
overheating of the air flooding of the after flooding of the loop

ejector nozzles condenser seal
hunt freeze shut freeze open
lighting off a cold ship a heavy fuel must be overload capacity is

blended required
maintain an oil film on keep excess oil away help cushion piston
the lower liner where from intake and skirt side thrust by
scuffing is prevalent exhaust ports providing a
hydrodynamic oil
wedge
regulate the amount of regulate the water flow turn the compressor
refrigerant flow to the off and on
coil
full-floating semi-floating free-rolling
air leaks in the tube rapid scaling in all priming in that effect
nest effects
knurling the piston extended maximum applying load to a cold

skirt power operation diesel engine
90░Elbows with valves rapidly temperature below the
spider gauge ball anvil outside screw thread outside
micrometer micrometer

engine loads load
voltage fuel pressure steam pressure

outlet
allow for longitudinal prevent longitudinal reduce torsional

warms up

fresh air
takes suction from a is handling a liquid at has a high positive
hot well less than 150°F suction head


the cargo box outlet evaporator coil outlet degree of refrigerant
temperature temperature superheat
supply of steam flow pressure of the fuel attemperator steam
to the fuel oil heaters supplied to the oil flow in the heater
burners discharge circuit
fixed in the burner held by the fixture on removed from the
stowage rack the burner cleaning gooseneck before
bench removing the tip nut
decrease in steam increase in feedwater badly fouled
superheater

bank
check oil level verify proper lube oil check water level in
pressure expansion tank
The expansion valve The low pressure The high pressure
will open. cutout switch will stop cutout switch will stop
the compressor. the compressor.


steam chest.
Leaking aftercooler Excessively high Auxiliary blower failure
scavenge air
temperature
An external An unfired exhaust Steel fins are installed
superheater unit is gas preheater is on the generating tube
located above the added to increase the surfaces to increase
boiler in the gas heat transfer rate. the effective surface
passages. area.
Water, along with Most of the dirt and As the dirty oil flows
most of the dirt and sludge is forced to down through the
sludge, is discharged accumulate on the distribution holes in
past the discharge vertical surfaces of the the disks, the high
ring, located at the top bowl. centrifugal force
of the bowl. causes the water to
move outward.
Steam leaving the last Steam passing Steam leaking over

stages of the turbine. through a steam the tips of fixed and
admission valve. moving blades.
the engine down
Allow for turbine To relieve stress at the Prevent the reaction
casing expansion and light end of the developed within the
contraction. turbine. turbine from being
transmitted to the hull.
liquid line receiver saltwater condenser evaporator tail coil

heat exchanger heads

oil viscosity is too law relighting burner from laggings of boiler are
not brick work loose
low pressure liquid line high pressure vapor low pressure vapor
line line
straightened by reconditioned by replaced with a new

applying heat and metallzing and pump shaft
torsion machining
retard the opening and have no effect on provide quieter valve

closing of the valve compressor operation operation
the suction increased ice excessive short

temperature to formation on the cycling of the
increase evaporator coil compressor
power stroke compression stroke none of the above
prevent excess air protect the safety maintain uptake gas

density at low load valves from excessive temperature above the
conditions temperature dew point
backlash babbit insert

effective pressure
Jacket water pressure Engine over speed Lube oil sump level
and temperature
A cracked turbine Overstressed blade Improper rotor support

wheel shrouding
one intake and one one explosion relief one crankshaft except
exhaust valve per valve in way of each in cases where an
cylinder provided no alternate crank throw, opposed piston design
other means of with a minimum of two is required
scavenging is used valves
0.2 bar 1.0 bar 2.0 bar

Brine cooler Distillate cooler Vapor separator

cooler
grease may flow out of early failure may result all of the above
the seals
pitted thrust rings worn pintle bearings obstructed suctions
passage
Lube oil service Fuel oil service All of the above

temperature wear
lifting pressure be reseating pressure be blow down be reduced

increased increased
oil will not leave the compressor valves will oil may congeal in the
crankcase be damaged evaporator
605 gpm 130 gpm 519 gpm

ruptured feed water low feed water high feed water

diaphragm
of the bowl
valve size fuel injection pressure cylinder mean
effective pressure
The follow-up The follow-up The follow-up

mechanism will be mechanism will send a mechanism will be
inactive as long as hydraulic signal back compensating with an
rudder angle error to the helm as the decreasing signal to
exists. rudder angle is the hydraulic pump tilt
achieved box controls.
apply heating to the increased the main air increased the lube oil
fuel supply line starting pressure pressure
dry pipe feed line mud drum
overheating of the air flooding of the flooding of the loop

ejector nozzles aftercondenser seal
hunt freeze shut freeze open

blended required
large quantities of oil lube oil viscosity is corrosive by-products

are consumed always decreased are usually formed
regulate the amount of regulate the water flow turn the compressor
refrigerant flow to the off and on
coil
beneath the piston at the base of the inside the cylinder
crown piston skirt liner cooling water
jacket
improper positioning of leaky desuperheater leaky superheater
superheater fires tubes tubes
knurling the piston operating an using scuff resistant

skirt overheated engine piston rings
operate auxiliary supply additional provide steam for
equipment steam for propulsion propulsion during low
during overload speed operation
conditions
telescoping gauge ball anvil outside screw thread outside
hazy light brown hazy light blue hazy light gray

engine loads load

outlet
allow for longitudinal prevent longitudinal reduce torsional

warms up
vapor recovery liquid followed by vapor followed by
machine vapor recovery liquid recovery
timed for port closing controlled by cam controlled by plunger

stroke stroke
takes suction from a is handling a liquid at has a high positive

hot well less than 150°F suction head
take the pump off redirect hydraulic fluid ensure positive

stroke when desired flow when charging contact between the
rudder angle is over pumps Rapson slide and the
attained rudder post
liquid refrigerant pressure drop across temperature of the
pressure at the the evaporator coils evaporator coil outlet
solenoid valve
head pressure only superheat only suction pressure and
box temperature
decrease in steam increase in feedwater badly fouled
superheater

bank
Check for parallel Reassemble the pump Correct the cause of
alignment of the and set the governor scoring and install a
sleeve radial face to to obtain a slower new shaft sleeve.
the sleeve bore. speed.
backpresure solenoid valve low-pressure cutout
regulating valve switch

lubricating oil sump lubricating oil flow from lubricating oil suction
level the bearings strainers
Rapid pressure Rapid volume The entire fuel charge

decrease during increase during is present for ignition.
compression. combustion.
Low air temperature High superheater Lower than usual air
entering the boiler temperature pressure in the
furnace
Leaking aftercooler Excessively high Auxiliary blower failure
scavenge air
temperature
passages. area.
move outward.

Steam drum Water drum only Water drum and
headers
Water wall tubes Superheater support Riser tubes

tubes
speed up the manually re-circulate increase steam

condensate pump condensate and add pressure to the air
some makeup feed ejectors

liquid line receiver saltwater condenser evaporator tail coil

heat exchanger heads
over speed and cause fail to develop normal cause the pinion to fail
serious damage speed
aid in hot gas pass liquid slugs equalize system

defrosting pressure for
compressor cycling
low pressure liquid line high pressure vapor low pressure vapor
line line
imparts energy to a creates a vacuum to is to develop a
fluid to move it from move a liquid in all pressure differential
point "A" to point "B" installations

flywheel crankshaft thrust shaft
stack temperature excess air required for CO2 in the stack gas
complete combustion
the suction increased ice excessive short

temperature to formation on the cycling of the
increase evaporator coil compressor
inertia moment from centerline of the centerline of the king
the piston cylinder pin

contaminated drain atmospheric drain tank main condenser

inspection tank hotwell
effective pressure
Jacket water pressure Engine overspeed Lube oil sump level

and temperature

Ensuring that the Checking that the All of the above.

thermal bulb is in thermal bulb is in the
good contact with the proper location.
suction line.
low pH proper alkalinity all of the above
governing system air starting system lube oil system
grease may flow out of early failure may result all of the above
the seals
80% 90% 100%
Solenoid valve Expansion valve Discharge valve

temperature wear
lifting pressure be reseating pressure be blowdown be reduced

increased increased
oil will not leave the compressor valves will oil may congeal in the
crankcase be damaged evaporator
16 gpm 8 gpm 33 gpm

625 gpm 312 gpm 507 gpm
in the direct path of in a separately fired on the fireside of the

radiant heat flow convection furnace screen tubes
at the top through the through the neck of through the funnel
regulating tube the top disk body

effective pressure
allow the scavenge prevent scavenge air prevent the exhaust

ports to open and pressure buildup in the piston from reaching
close simultaneously cylinders TDC before the intake
with the exhaust ports piston
apply heating to the increased the main air increased the lube oil
fuel supply line starting pressure pressure
overheating of the air flooding of the flooding of the loop

ejector nozzles aftercondenser seal
a roller bearing a stuffing box the use of shaft end

caps
blended required

help the injector maintain popping ensure a fuel leak off

needle reseat without pressure in the high between the plunger
dribbling at the nozzle pressure steel piping and barrel which
holes to the injector provides lubrication for
relative movement
underneath the piston at the base of the inside the cylinder
jacket

conditions
telescoping gauge ball anvil outside screw thread outside

engine loads load
before TDC after TDC during air starting
their relatively low reduced wear of spray the reduced probability

injection pressures orifices of fuel leaks
contaminating the
engine lube oil sump
vapor recovery liquid followed by vapor followed by

machine vapor recovery liquid recovery

stroke stroke
reclaimed recycled destroyed

stroke when desired flow when changing contact between the
combustion clearance compression displacement volume
clearance
liquid refrigerant pressure drop across temperature of the
pressure at the the evaporator coils evaporator coil outlet
solenoid valve
head pressure only superheat only suction pressure and
box temperature
The rate of heat The rate of steam flow The superheater outlet
transfer is decreased. is increased temperature
regardless of all other increases.
firing conditions.
fireside erosion high steam demand overheated tubes
the discharge piping is it has two or more it has a single sunction

the same as the pump impellers housed close impeller
discharge nozzle together in one casing
Check for parallel Reassemble the pump Correct the cause of

alignment of the and set the governor scoring and install a
sleeve radial face to to obtain a slower new shaft sleeve.
the sleeve bore. speed.
back pressure solenoid valve low pressure cutout
at least two heaters of the system shall be none of the above

approximately equal designed to permit
size are to be series or parallel
installed operation
use a higher than increase the fuel use a fuel having a
normal cranking speed injection pressure lower ignition
temperature
lubricating oil cooler lubricating oil flow from lubricating oil suction
outlet temperature the bearings strainers

furnace
Flooded main Worn or damaged Restriction in the
condenser hotwell. labyrinth packing. gland leak off piping.
passages. area.
move outward.

headers
Castable fireclay Castable insulation None of the above

tubes
speed up the manually recirculate increase steam


saltwater side of the gas side of the evaporator area

condenser condenser
Water Lubricating oil Sulphur compounds
overspeed and cause fail to develop normal cause the pinion to fail
aid in hot gas pass liquid slugs equalize system

defrosting pressure for
compressor cycling
good fuel combustion too much fuel a high firing rate
pressure
imparts energy to a creates a vacuum to is to develop a
fluid to move it from move a liquid in all pressure differential
point "A" to point "B" installations
passes through the leaves the burner as a leaves the burner as a

tangential slots before straight stream until straight stream until
passing through the mixed with the primary mixed with the swirling
whirling chamber flow of combustion air atomizing steam
complete combustion
increase in engine plugged injector spray increased plunger

load hole stroke


operates at a lower produces the same develops its rated
efficiency at a fixed torque at lower engine power at a lower
speed power speed
Jacket water pressure Engine overspeed Lube oil sump level
and temperature
reversed direction crank arm and crank master and link

occurring twice each pin connecting rod
revolution
Ensuring that the Checking that the All of the above.

thermal bulb is in thermal bulb is in the
good contact with the proper location.
suction line.
low pH proper alkalinity all of the above
1 and one half times 2 and one-half times 3 times working

the working pressure the working pressure pressure
80% 90% 100%
water accumulation in the driven component sea suction valve is

a cylinder is seized closed
combustion will be thermal efficiency will thermal efficiency will

slowed down decrease increase
lifting pressure be reseating pressure be blowdown be reduced
increased increased
First close the ahead Secure main steam to Secure main steam to
throttle valve, then the turbines the turbines and break
open the astern immediately and vacuum on the main
guardian valve, and engage jacking gear. plant immediately.
then open the astern
throttle to admit
astern steam as
quickly as possible.
16 gpm 8 gpm 33 gpm

625 gpm 312 gpm 507 gpm
between the downtake in a position screened between the

nipple and circulator from the furnace economizer and
tube generating tubes

effective pressure

close simultaneously cylinders TDC and BDC before
with the exhaust ports the intake piston
cylinder liner should liner surface should counter bore is slick

have a glazed have a crosshatch and smooth
appearance pattern
pointed flame dull red flame with light yellow flame with
black streaks white streaks
a roller bearing a stuffing box the use of shaft end
caps
liquid pressure and sunction and cooling water inlet and
gas pressure discharge pressure outlet temperature

help the injector maintain popping ensure a fuel leakoff

relative movement
jacket

conditions
evaporator coil compressor expansion valve

engine loads load
white yellow blue
their relatively low reduced wear of spray the lessened chance

injection pressures orifices of fuel leaks into the
engine sump
bourdon gauge pneumercator manometer

stroke stroke
reclaimed recycled destroyed

stroke when desired flow when changing contact between the
velocity of opening amount of the valve lift all of the above
and closing of the from its seat
valve
internal energy external energy mechanical energy
by refrigerant pressure and closed by spring and closed by
and closed by spring pressure refrigerant pressure
pressure
rotate the T-handle wire brush the disks to blow compressed air
spindle one turn remove sludge through the disks
The rate of heat The rate of steam flow The superheater outlet
transfer is decreased. is increased temperature
regardless of all other increases.
firing conditions.
discharge piping is the has tow or more has a single suction

same size as the impellers housed closed impeller
pump discharge together in one casing
nozzle
R-718 R-717 R-11
back pressure solenoid valve low pressure cutout


installed operation
temperature

furnace
Pressure lubrication Sight feed lubricators Mechanical lubricators

No shaft liner is The system pressure Oil lubricated stern
needed in the area of must be lowered when tube bearings operate
the babbitted bearing maneuvering in port to partially submerged in
surface. prevent blowing the oil at low propeller
outer oil seal. speeds.
Slip is held to a Engine torsional It aids in maintaining

minimum when vibrations to the driven power factor.
reversing shaft shaft are eliminated.
rotation.

headers

tubes
speed up the manually recirculate increase steam

Condensate sub Low pressure turbine The air mixes with the
cooling in the main exhaust steam steam and enters the
condenser increases enthalpy value condensate
increases
evaporator area compressor crankcase gas side of the
condenser
overspeed and cause fail to develop normal cause the pinion to fail
monitor the stack for regulate burner fuel oil regulate the air flow to
soot fires pressure the furnace

pressure
ignition current is too fuel oil pressure is too fuel nozzle is correctly
low low positioned
complete combustion

load hole stroke

operates at a lower produces the same develops its rated
efficiency at a fixed torque at lower engine power at a lower
speed power speed
reduce cylinder oil cause scale formation increase cylinder liner
consumption wear
burner fronts small repairs low temperature areas
gyrocompass system satellite all of the above

alarm telecommunications
alarm
220°F to 240°F 260°F to 280°F 320°F to 360°F

chilled water system compressor discharge chilled water system
supply temperature temperature return temperature
prevent either main prevent both units all of the above

pump from being from operating
hydraulically motored simultaneously which
when idle by cross could result in
pressure flow doubling the flow of oil
and pressure leading
to over pressurization
of the system
80% 90% 100%


relieving capacity be reseating pressure be blow down be reduced
checked increased
throttle to admit
astern steam as
223 gpm 135 gpm 270 gpm


displacement fuel pressure cylinder clearance

volume

cylinder liner should liner surface should counterbore is slick

appearance pattern
begin with the end start at the top and start at the bottom and
bolts and work toward work down work up
the center
no boiling occurs on evaporation occurs at the incoming feed is at
heat transfer surfaces a higher temperature a higher temperature
slowly decrease remain the same have no effect on filter

operation
large quantities of oil lube oil viscosity corrosive by-products

are consumed always increases are usually formed
when the oil
temperature is above
normal
help the injector maintain popping ensure a fuel leakoff
relative movement
jacket
excessive time being scoring of the rotor in overheating of the
required to raise way of the labyrinth second-stage air
vacuum packing ejector
a leaking water wall a leaking handhole all of the above are
header gasket individually correct
phosphate test chloride test sodium phosphorous
test
fuel dilution water dilution normal oil condition
allow for the prevent crankcase reduce wearing of the

expansion of the vapors from entering upper cylinder liner
piston during the combustion
operation chamber
white yellow blue

engine sump
The maximum The fuel delivered to The injection nozzle

effective stroke will be the cylinder will be will overheat and
attained. excessive. carbonize.
the damper is not fully oil pressure is not water pressure is not
closed sensed sensed
condensate from feed superheated steam sludge accumulations

water from saturated steam from feed water

valve
by refrigerant pressure and closed by spring and closed by

and closed by spring pressure refrigerant pressure
pressure
the variable stroke a rudder order is given an electric power

pump is off stroke by the control system system failure occurs
at the steering gear
discharge piping is the has tow or more has a single suction

same size as the impellers housed closed impeller
nozzle
baffle mix insulating block insulating blocks
half opened 3/4 opened almost completely

closed

installed operation
temperature
Flash point Pour point Specific gravity
Dirt and sediment Decreasing pressure Decreasing fuel oil

deposits in the drop across the pressure at the burner
atomizers strainer manifold
No shaft liner is The system pressure For precise regulation

needed in the area of must be lowered when of the bearing
the babbitted bearing maneuvering in port to temperature, the
surface. prevent blowing the system is required to
outer oil seal. have its own oil cooler.

rotation.
Turbine bearing Spring bearing Diesel engine main

bearing
Laminating tool Backing out tool Expanding tool
open the lube oil throttle in on the lube increase the opening
cooler seawater inlet oil cooler seawater of the lube oil cooler
valve wider discharge valve seawater discharge
valve
Condensate Low pressure turbine The air mixes with the
subcooling in the main exhaust steam steam and enters the
increases
refrigerant side of the evaporator coils cooling water suction
condenser strainer
heat transfer from restricted cooling overheated intake

exhaust valves passages valves

pressure
low low positioned

1.29% -6.65% -11.04%
immediately drain the blow down the water completely drain the
economizer gage glass superheater

load hole stroke
RPM= 135.2 ; 25,000 RPM= 138.23 ; 35,012 RPM= 140.231 ;
rev. rev. 40,000 rev.
fluid friction in the high feed water back pressure in the

downcomers, drums, pressure steam drum acting on
generating tubes, and the user tubes
headers
firing order firing stroke combustion
an air manifold a hydraulic distributor individual cams and

valve gear
remote vital system gyrocompass system all of the above

alarm alarm
220°F to 240°F 260°F to 280°F 320°F to 360°F
chilled water system compressor discharge chilled water system

supply temperature temperature return temperature
economizer oil heaters fresh water heat
prevent either main prevent both units all of the above

when idle by cross could result in
pressure flow doubling the flow of oil
and pressure leading
to over pressurization
of the system
the drum safety valve there is no steam flow the feed water
is about to lift ahead of through the temperature is too low
the superheater safety superheater


relieving capacity be reseating pressure be blowdown be reduced
checked increased
throttle to admit
astern steam as
223 gpm 135 gpm 270 gpm


radial thrust bearing bowl spindle friction clutch

volume

cylinder liner should liner surface should counterbore is slick

appearance pattern
the center
heat transfer surfaces a higher rate a higher temperature

operation

when the oil
normal
increase hydraulic completely filter out prevent bowl spindle
head needed for suspended particles vibration
proper circulation
jacket
test

operation chamber
place a crow bar in the inform all persons in make a log book entry
flywheel of the unit the area not to start
the unit
firing loads inertia loads centripetal loads

engine sump

condensate from superheated steam sludge accumulations

feedwater from saturated steam from feedwater

valve
by refrigerant pressure and closed by spring and close by
and close by spring pressure refrigerant pressure
pressure
the variable stroke a rudder order is given an electric power

pump is off stroke by the control system system failure occurs
at the steering gear
it occurs only on the it usually occurs in the it occurs in narrow

interior surfaces of tube bends near the bands along the top of
desuperheater tubes water drum horizontal floor tubes
exposed to the
products of
combustion
the discharge piping is it has two or more it has a single suction

the same size as the impellers housed closed impeller
nozzle
two-stage centrifugal explosion proof gear non-vented plunger
half opened 3/4 opened almost completely

closed
use the settler to remove the fuel oil by drain and then renew
remove the fuel oil centrifuging the lube oil supply
annealed to prevent fitted with a welded rolled, beaded, and

cracking when rolled backing ring in the seal welded around
seat area the bead edge
fuel supply is shut off water supply is shut safety valve lifts
off

Sufficient oil flow is Insufficient oil is being Turbine bearing failure
being supplied to the pumped to the gravity has occurred.
gravity tank. tank.
No shaft liner is The system pressure For precise regulation
needed in the area of must be lowered when of the bearing
the babbitted bearing maneuvering in port to temperature, the
surface. prevent blowing the system is required to
outer oil seal. have its own oil cooler.

rotation.

bearing
Adjusting of the tappet Stay rods Movement of the main
collars piston through the
steam cylinder
valve
Condensate Low pressure turbine The air mixes with the
subcooling in the main exhaust steam steam and enters the
increases
refrigerant side of the evaporator coils cooling water suction
condenser strainer
Gasoline Water Diesel fuel


pressure
low low positioned
burner tip marked 32 orifice plate marked 20 orifice plate marked 32
1.29% -6.65% -11.04%

immediately drain the blowdown the water completely drain the
dissolved oxygen routine treatment with frequent prolonged

deaeration phosphates surface blows
fluid friction in the high feedwater back pressure in the

headers
a high volatility low ignition delay a high cetane number

valve gear
satellite personnel alarm all of the above

telecommunications
alarm
floating end tube sheet shell foundation bolts directional transverse

baffles
additive percent cetane number TBN number
prevent the idle main prevent main pumps all of the above.
by cross pressure could result in the over
flow. pressurization of the
system.
the drum safety valve there is no steam flow the feedwater
flooded main worn or damaged restriction in the gland

condenser hotwell labyrinth packing leak off piping
produce excessive respond slowly to any stabilize engine speed

speed response to a change in engine load at the new governor
load change setting
relieving capacity be reseating pressure be blowdown be reduced
checked increased
Immediately stop the Increase lube oil pump Increase cooling water
turbine. discharge pressure supply to the lube oil
and check the strainer cooler.
for metal particles.


volume
latter part of the piston passes BDC early part of the

downstroke downstroke
loading relaying transmitting
the center
low superheater outlet high stack high feed water

temperature temperature consumption
heat transfer surfaces a higher rate a higher temperature

operation

when the oil
normal
proper circulation
jacket
test

operation chamber
place a crow bar in the inform all persons in make a log book entry
flywheel of the unit the area not to start
the unit
energizing the field brush contact with the rotating the primary
coils armature rotor
dirty fuel broken fuel lines excessive vibration

condensate from superheated steam sludge accumulations

feedwater from saturated steam from feedwater
suction head pressure the sealing water flow only two sections of
has become excessive to the stuffing box is the lantern ring were
blocked installed
installed between the painted to prevent insulated after

suction strainer and corrosion installation
compressor
fuel oil entering the exhaust gases at lube oil at the bearing
injector various locations supplies
a soft metal tool a jack knife a wire brush
scavenging air when condensation of water combustion gas

air cleaners are not vapors byproducts caused by
used piston blowby
exposed to the
products of
combustion
4.5 m/sec 5.7 m/sec 9.0 m/sec
water screen tubes downcomers generating tubes

decrease to 35-37 psi decrease to 3-5 psi increase to 35-37 psi

off

gravity tank. tank.
No shaft liner is The system pressure Oil lubricated stern

needed in the area of must be lowered when tube bearings operate
the babbitted bearing maneuvering in port to partially submerged in
surface. prevent blowing the oil at low propeller
outer oil seal. speeds.
Lower consumption of Less scale formation Less complex to

steam per pound of maintain and operate
distillate produced

bearing
Adjusting of the tappet Stay rods Movement of the main
collars piston through the
steam cylinder
valve
The pumps are unable To reduce the amount To prevent list and
to handle the greater of free communication stability problems
quantity of mud therefore, reducing the when receiving half a
carried by one or two center of gravity of the load of fluid from the
tanks. OSV. rig.
shifted to a fuel having shifted to a fuel having introduced

a lower cetane a higher cetane supercharged air into
number number the starting air system

produce more useful guarantee that the produce a low salt
desuperheated supply steam supply will water feed heater shell
steam remain saturated absolute pressure
discharge piping contaminated drain fuel oil service pump

temperature tank level pressure
whenever the 'gray' whenever the 'gray' as a condensate drain
water drain system water drain system for superheaters
connection is located connection is located
in the deck in a bulkhead
rudder post rudder stock stern post
immediately drain the blowdown the water completely drain the


a scored cylinder liner water leaking into a low combustion

cylinder temperature
fluid friction in the high feedwater back pressure in the
headers

valve gear
cylinders fuel strainers all of the above

alarm
floating end tube sheet shell foundation bolts directional transverse

baffles
system.
the drum safety valve there is no steam flow the feedwater



load change setting
9.6 gallons (36.34 L) 11.4 gallons (43.15 L) 14.4 gallons (54.51 L)

fuel pressure speed cylinder clearance

volume

They are babbitt-lined They are self-aligning They are spherical

bearings. bearings. seated bearings.
low superheater outlet high stack high feedwater

abrasion by dust and excessive compressor irregular compression
dirt speed strokes
increase air turbulence prevent fuel prolong fuel
and improve fuel afterburning when afterburning when
mixing injection ends injection ends
decreased boiler increased boiler steam an explosion in the
steam pressure pressure boiler
proper circulation
scrape oil from the seal the combustion prevent any piston
sides of the piston space from the contact with the
crankcase cylinder liner
a single diffusion a diffusion ring a modified Kingsbury
nozzle thrust bearing
last part of the intake early part of the early part of the power
stroke only injection stroke only stroke
lower level than exists higher level than higher level than
in the drum with the exists in the drum with exists in the drum with
error becoming the error becoming the error becoming
greater as the drum greater as the drum greater as the drum
pressure increases pressure decreases pressure increases
volume weight temperature
compressed air hydraulic pressure exhaust gas pressure

pressure
steam temperature the length and the volume of the

and design RPM diameter of the exhaust trunk and
equalizing line pressure drop over the
last stage
ensure the balance center the steam measure the present
piston is on the piston in the cylinders port opening to ensure
downstroke reassembly will be the
same
generator engine main engine circulating pump
dirt acid air
low superheater outlet high boiler water level low superheater outlet
temperature pressure
super-aspirating air injection supercharging
warn the engineer of relieve excess vent excess steam to
excessive pressure in pressure to the turbine the main condenser
the low pressure extraction points
turbine casing
suction head pressure the sealing water flow only two sections of
has become excessive to the stuffing box is the lantern ring were
blocked installed
installed between the painted to prevent insulated after

suction strainer and corrosion installation
compressor

used piston blowby
exposed to the
products of
combustion
density acidity phosphate
decrease to 35-37 psi decrease to 3-5 psi increase to 35-37 psi

off
Oil mixed with Graphite and oil Vegetable oil

kerosene
The entry of sea water An increase in the A worn or damaged
into the system. stern bearing stern tube seal.
operating temperature.

gravity tank. tank.
Varying the number of Varying the A regulating valve
passes the air makes temperature of the controls the quantity of
across the cooling water to the cooling chilled water flowing
coils. coils. through the air cooling
coils.
A substance must be The kinetic energy A pump must receive

cold in order for it to imparted by the pump its energy from an
be pumped. can be used to force a external source.
liquid through a
hydraulic system.
Lower consumption of Less scale formation Less complex to
steam per pound of maintain and operate
distillate produced
Crankpin bearings Wrist pin bearings Thrust bearings
Malfunctioning valves Leaking fuel injector Excessively early fuel

nozzle injection
900 psi 1125 psi 1350 psi
gland seal leak-off line main condenser drains were left open
is obstructed vacuum is too high
The pumps are unable To reduce the amount To prevent list and
to handle the greater of free communication stability problems
quantity of mud therefore, reducing the when receiving half a
carried by one or two center of gravity of the load of fluid from the
tanks. OSV. rig.


13.5 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
produce more useful guarantee that the produce a low salt

desuperheated supply steam supply will water feed heater shell
steam remain saturated absolute pressure

whenever the 'gray' whenever the 'gray' as a condensate drain
water drain system water drain system for superheaters
connection is located connection is located
in the deck in a bulkhead
rudder post rudder stock stern post
Excessive diametrical Insufficient ring Insufficient gap

tension pressure clearance
read high for that fluctuate due to the respond quickly to

location due to the hot conductance of carbon temperature changes
spots formed by the
deposits

risers downcomers generating tubes
cylinder compression starting air pressure valve springs

pressure

alarm alarm
an expansion loop in supporting the forward corrugations in the

the exhaust line end on a deep flexible steam chest
I-beam
fiber bushings in the zinc pencils on the plastic tube end

ferrules waterside protectors
system.
jammed suction valve tripped overload relay broken suction

unloader

load change setting
reduce turbine rotor reduce turbine rotor strike down makeup
speed until lube oil speed and pump lube lube oil from the
sump level returns to oil with the hand gravity tanks
normal emergency pump
19 gpm 25 gpm 9 gpm

bypass the solenoid secure the burner and wedge the valve in the
valve and enter the determine the cause open position and
fact in the logbook of the valve failure reduce the fuel oil
pressure at that burner
high pressure cutout solenoid valve suction pressure

switch

volume


low superheater outlet high stack high feedwater

abrasion by dust and excessive compressor irregular compression
dirt speed strokes
distribute feed water provide steam for add moisture to
within the boiler auxiliary machinery superheated steam
a single diffusion a diffusion ring a modified Kingsbury
nozzle thrust bearing
volume weight temperature

pressure

last stage
ensure the balance place the steam measure the present
piston is on the pistons in the mid port openings to
downstroke stroke position ensure reassembly will
be the same
engine is running at its load on the engine is diesel fuel dilution of
normal operating at its rated maximum the lube oil exceeds
speed and lowest 5%
operating temperature
Elevation of all of these none of the above

condenser
temperatures
dirt acid air
low superheater outlet high boiler water level lower stack

temperature temperatures

turbine casing
lading wire washer screw
the same refrigerant bees wax mercuric sulfate
as the system

used piston blowby
improper bends in the oxygen corrosion mechanical tube

tubes cleaning
increase the boiler lower the boiler steam reduced the forced
water level pressure draft fan speed
Prevent flarebacks on Prevent cracking of Reduce the possibility

lighting off. the brickwork. of thermal spalling.
smoky exhaust early detonation and a high exhaust

loss of power temperatures
beveled step-designed diagonal
reversed pump insufficient packing an oversized lantern

rotation ring
R-123 R-134a none of the above
since all require a lube
oil change out and
replacement with a
different type of lube
oil

The brickwork has The insulation block The corbels have

become slagged. has become slagged. failed.
Varying the number of Varying the A regulating valve
passes the air makes temperature of the controls the quantity of
across the cooling water to the cooling chilled water flowing
coils. coils. through the air cooling
coils.
A substance must be The kinetic energy A pump must receive

cold in order for it to imparted by the pump its energy from an
be pumped. can be used to force a external source.
liquid through a
hydraulic system.
Refrigerant is the The main purpose of All of the above
working fluid and is the oil is to lubricate
required for cooling. the compressor.

nozzle injection
900 psi 1125 psi 1350 psi
gland seal leakoff line main condenser drains were left open
Emergency hand Excessive cooling Excessive cavitation

control would not be would take place in erosion would take
possible if water flow the heat exchangers place in the coolers.
through the jackets at high loads.
were controlled.
The pump will deliver The pump will deliver The capacity in
more gallons per less gallons per gallons per minute will
minute at the same minute at the same not be affected by the
RPM. RPM. impeller suction eye
size.
13.5 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
loss of moisture in the frequent lifting of the an abnormally low
air charge in the intercooler relief valve intercooler pressure
receiver
a tank which is used to a pneumatically All of the above
store compressed air operated tank used to
at 100 psi transport liquid drill
mud
distillate temperature potable water tank has potable water tank has
is excessive been filled with raw become contaminated
water


spots formed by the
deposits
increase in ignition lag decrease in fuel decrease in exhaust
consumption per manifold pressure
horsepower-hour
increase, while remain the same with increase, with an
maintaining the normal an increase in suction increase in suction
suction pressure pressure pressure

insufficient fuel high ambient carbon buildup on the

temperature nozzle holder
pressure

telecommunications
alarm

I-beam
anywhere on the the shell of the first the shell of the second
second stage shell of stage distilling stage distilling
the evaporator condenser condenser
fiber bushings in the zinc pencils on the plastic tube end

ferrules waterside protectors
system.
Secure the fuel to the Secure all fire room Purge the fuel oil
burners. ventilation. system.
The suction strainer is The discharge valve is The shaft is worn.

clogged. clogged.
high voltage on the open-air damper faulty photo cell

ignition electrode detector

add fluid that is the chech the winch add turbine oil
same color as the fluid manufacture's because it is always a
in the reservoir instruction book good substitute
19 gpm 25 gpm 9 gpm

high pressure cutout solenoid valve low pressure cutout

switch

volume
valve bridge pressure of the fresh valve adjusting gear

air charge
securing fuel oil to the loss of forced draft air incomplete purge
burner cycle
high stack high superheater sputtering fires

temperature temperature
abrasion by dust and excessive compressor irregular compressor
dirt speed strokes
distribute feedwater provide steam for add moisture to
inadequate cone angle a need for castable relieved stresses
refractory patchwork
return meter reading sum of the supply and difference between the
only return meter readings supply and return
meter readings

pressure

last stage
ensure the balance place the steam measure the present
piston is on the pistons in the mid port openings to
downstroke stroke position ensure reassembly will
be the same
speed and lowest 5%
Elevation of all of these none of the above

condenser
temperatures
dirt acid air

turbine casing
boiler overload operating design boiler full-power
capacity pressure capacity
the same refrigerant bees wax mercuric sulfate
as the system
output over input horsepower over BTU output over BTU
blow through the never disconnect the take up snugly on

bottom (water) chains that connect upper and lower gage
connection first the upper and lower glass packing nuts
cut out valves prior to blowing down
second stage brine pump discharge salt water feed heater

tubes cleaning
1291 ft/min (393 2582 ft/min (787 7749 ft/min (2362
m/min) m/min) m/min)
increase the boiler lower the boiler steam reduced the forced
water level pressure draft fan speed


beveled step-designed diagonal
proper refrigerant a faulty refrigerant liquid refrigerant

control control valve passing to the
evaporator
R-123 R-134a none of the above
since all require a lube
oil change out and
replacement with a
different type of lube
oil

A reciprocating A rapidly moving A propeller drawing a

plunger directly stream of fluid passing fluid through a venturi
applying force to a through a nozzle. nozzle.
fluid.
The discharge from Gravity tank overflow Gravity tanks are fitted
the gravity tanks flows lines are lead directly with an overflow
to the lube oil pump to the lube oil sump. alarm.
suction.
Refrigerant is the The main purpose of All of the above
working fluid and is the oil is to lubricate
required for cooling. the compressor.

nozzle injection
900 psi 1125 psi 1350 psi
gland seal leakoff line main condenser drains were left open

were controlled.
Saturday at 0724 Saturday at 1242 Saturday at 2242
hours. hours. hours.
The pump will deliver The pump will deliver The capacity in
more gallons per less gallons per gallons per minute will
minute at the same minute at the same not be affected by the
RPM. RPM. impeller suction eye
size.
13.5 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
loss of moisture in the frequent lifting of the an abnormally low

air charge in the intercooler relief valve intercooler pressure
receiver
first-stage discharge pressure in the compressor discharge
pressure aftercooler temperature
a tank which is used to a pneumatically All of the above

store compressed air operated tank used to
at 100 psi transport liquid drill
mud
distillate temperature potable water tank has potable water tank has
is excessive been filled with raw become contaminated
water


spots formed by the
deposits
horsepower-hour
maintaining the normal an increase in suction increase in suction
suction pressure pressure pressure
the thermo-hydraulic a load imbalance an interruption in the

feed water regulator between other boilers water circulation
valve slamming closed on the line
prolonged injection lag reduced ignition lag prolonged ignition lag

pressure
with one pump on with the follow-up gear only when the rudder
standby disconnected is moved amidships
alarm

I-beam
anywhere on the the shell of the first the shell of the second
second stage shell of stage distilling stage distilling
the evaporator condenser condenser
preventing hard avoiding fuel oil ensuring good metallic

carbon deposit on temperature contact between
nozzle tips exceeding builder's nozzles and cylinder
specification heads
the system does not hydraulic systems turn the system can be
require high pressure diesel engines at manually recharged
piping higher rates of speed
than air starters
Secure the fuel to the Secure all fireroom Purge the fuel oil
The suction strainer is The discharge valve is The shaft is worn.

clogged. clogged.
low steam pressure high voltage on the open air damper

ignition electrode

retighten the stud nut use a double gasket center and tighten with
with an air wrench correct size wrench
275 gpm 107 gpm 427 gpm

high pressure cutout solenoid valve low pressure cutout

switch
200o 250o 190o

air charge
burner cycle
gravity tanks and main gravity tanks and lube lube oil sump and lube
unit oil sump oil pumps

abrasion, dust, and excessive compressor irregular compression
dirt speed strokes
increase overall valve assist in dissipating reduce the overall
strength due to the heat due to the weight of the valve
high gas pressures extreme operating thus helping eliminate
temperatures valve spring surge and
hammering
pumping in with an pumping in with a shutting down the
electric-driven pump hand pump machine and pouring
through the crankcase
inspection plate
opening
distribute feedwater provide steam for add moisture to

displacement cylinder volume cylinder clearance

contaminated drain gland exhaust first stage heater

inspection tank condenser
meter readings
piston and head, bottom of the piston top of the piston and
including the space and bottom side of the bottom side of the
around the piston to head at TDC, head at TDC as
the top of the upper regardless of upper compared to that
ring and under the ring location and valve which exists between
valves, with the piston placement the top of the piston
at TDC and bottom side of
head at BDC
10°F above the dry 5°F above the dry bulb equal to the dry bulb
bulb temperature temperature temperature
secure the steam to stop the main stop the main
the gland seal system circulating pump condensate pump

speed and lowest 5%
square-shaped oil film free sliding oil film wedge-shaped oil film
fuel oil in the feed improper treatment of excessive feed water

water the feed water with alkalinity
calcium sulfate
cool the exhaust reduce the intake air increase the
valves charge density temperature of
exhaust gases
admit water to the dry throttle the forced draft reduce excess steam
pipe fan output for proper pressure in the boiler
combustion
1.0 meter 14.5 pounds per 10.3 meters
square inch
at the shell in the furnace in the furnace not
approximately 1" approximately 1 inch more than 1 inch
below the ormal water below the normal below the lowest
line water line permissiblewater label

second stage brine pump discharge salt water feed heater

tubes cleaning
tightened the gland in lubricate the packing operate the pumps

all the way and then with cylinder oil before slowly and apply oil
back it off slowly installing lw turn of freely to the shaft until
packing the packing is properly
seated.

apply a light film of oil apply a heavy coating carefully coat the
to prevent oxidation of grease to function device with silicone
as a heat sink sealant to reduce the
effects of convective
cooling
the error signal the reset signal feedback
white haze brown haze yellow haze
Lengthy opening of Excessively early Extended light load

the exhaust valve. injection timing. operation.

A reciprocating A rapidly moving A propeller drawing a

plunger directly stream of fluid passing fluid through a venturi
applying force to a through a nozzle. nozzle.
fluid.
suction.
Mechanical operating Only the suction valve Due to the physical
valve gear is required requires a push rod construction of the
to open and close the and rocker arm valves, a relatively
valves. mechanism for valve small cylinder
operation. clearance space is
required.
Increase the exhaust Increase the ignition Decrease the amount

and intake valve lag. of exhaust and intake
overlap. valve overlap.
Expansion valve is Liquid line service Condenser cooling

stuck open. valve is closed. water temperature is
too high.
Modulating band ratio Firing range ratio Turndown ratio
collapse of the oil air leakage into the water contamination of

wedge bearing the lube oil
were controlled.
Saturday at 0724 Saturday at 1242 Saturday at 2242
hours. hours. hours.
be more susceptible to develop excessive develop excessive

shaft deflection than a radial thrust and radial thrust and
similar pump with a resultant shaft resultant impeller
single volute casing deflection deflection
operated under the
same conditions
13.5 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
insufficient trail for a faulty transformer in insufficient purging

ignition period the ignition circuit before lighting off
first stage discharge pressure in the compressor final

pressure aftercooler discharge temperature
is designed to pump must be kept free of answers B and C

chunks of cement foreign objects above
upright, sensing upright, sensing upright, sensing

temperature of the temperature of the superheat of the tail
box, and upstream of box, and downstream coil, and upstream of
the thermal expansion of the thermal the thermal expansion
valve expansion valve valve
astern throttle valve HP turbine bleed valve LP turbine bleed valve

monkey wrench pipe wrench slugging wrench

horsepower-hour
exhaust gases electric motor friction clutch

feedwater regulator between other boilers water circulation
densities of the heights of the boiler angle of inclination of

circulating water drum the tubes
phosgene gas trichlorodifluorometha sulphur dioxide

ne
alarm alarm
facilitate periodic reduce the pumping reduce tension on

replacement of the loss associated with valve springs
valves scavenging
after the compressor upstream of the downstream of the
discharge condenser receiver

specification heads
than air starters
Secure the fuel to the Secure all fireroom Purge the fuel oil
treat the water with treat the water with reduce the water
caustic soda chemical scavengers alkalinity to
recommended
readings
ignition electrode
hold the turbine at that stop the turbine and immediately slow the
speed until vibration not answer any more turbine to see if the
stops bells vibration will stop
275 gpm 107 gpm 427 gpm
starter drive shaft a differential spring solenoid throw out

rotation action
compressor suction solenoid bypass back pressure

valve regulating valve
dynamically balance eliminate the pressure provide a means of

the rotating rotor drop across the blades measuring axial
clearances
air charge
burner cycle

abrasion, dust, and excessive compressor irregular compression
dirt speed strokes
hammering
improper drainage of a leaking heating coil operating the fuel oil

the fuel oil heater coils in a fuel oil settling heater at excessive
tank temperatures
minimize the system's receive exhaust air remove all traces of oil
line pulsations from pneumatic from the air
accessories


meter readings
piston and head, bottom of the piston top of the piston and
including the space and bottom side of the bottom side of the
around the piston to head at TDC, head at TDC as
the top of the upper regardless of upper compared to that
ring and under the ring location and valve which exists between
valves, with the piston placement the top of the piston
at TDC and bottom side of
head at BDC
10°F above the dry 5°F above the dry bulb equal to the dry bulb
bulb temperature temperature temperature
warm at idle warm at full speed warm at full speed and

no fuel dilution exists
square-shaped oil film free sliding oil film wedge-shaped oil film
fuel oil in the improper treatment of excessive feedwater

feedwater the feedwater with alkalinity
calcium sulfate
cotter pin snap ring bronze bushing

exhaust gases
combustion
10 : 1 12 : 1 20 : 1
fuel oil filters and F.W. expansion tank main air starting
strainers bottles

bottom (water) chains that connect upper and lower
connecting first the upper and lower gauge glass packing
cut-out vales nuts prior to blowing
down
decrease in steam drop in the feed water badly fouled
superheater
liberate air pockets provide a minimum prevent vapor binding

and reduce waterside condensate level in of the circulating pump
oxidation the hot well
Test the relief valves. Watch the Clean the interior to

temperature to prevent remove oil and foreign
fluctuations in matter.
pressure.
cracks and burned gummy deposits and all of the above
spots sticking rings
fuel consumption will all the fuel will be fuel consumption will
be low burned at top dead be high
center
apply a light film of oil apply a heavy coating carefully coat the
to prevent oxidation of grease to function device with silicone
as a heat sink sealant to reduce the
effects of convective
cooling
the error signal the reset signal feedback
white haze brown haze yellow haze

Fuel oil discharging Lube oil discharging A change in the lube

from the waste water from the waste water oil viscosity.
outlet of the lube oil outlet of the lube oil
purifier. purifier.
high intake manifold high exhaust high engine room
pressure temperature before temperature and dirty
the turbine surroundings
suction.
Mechanical operating Only the suction valve Due to the physical
valve gear is required requires a push rod construction of the
to open and close the and rocker arm valves, a relatively
valves. mechanism for valve small cylinder
operation. clearance space is
required.
The valve may be The valve may be The valve need only
closed when all air is partially throttled as be open if the
vented. the pressure increases superheater
until the boiler is on temperature
the line at which time it approaches 850°F.
is closed.
Expansion valve is Liquid line service Condenser cooling

stuck open. valve is closed. water temperature is
too high.


were controlled.
537 tons 625 tons 712 tons
be more susceptible to develop excessive develop excessive

shaft deflection than a radial thrust and radial thrust and
similar pump with a resultant shaft resultant impeller
single volute casing deflection deflection
operated under the
same conditions
12.5 cubic inches 13.5 cubic inches 14 cubic inches

first stage discharge pressure in the compressor final

pressure aftercooler discharge temperature
is designed to pump must be kept free of answers B and C

chunks of cement foreign objects above
upright, sensing upright, sensing upright, sensing

temperature of the temperature of the superheat of the tail
box, and upstream of box, and downstream coil, and upstream of
the thermal expansion of the thermal the thermal expansion
valve expansion valve valve
vent escaping allow for expansion prevent slag buildup

moisture
II only both I and II neither I nor II
decrease pump decrease pump decrease reaction ring

capacity cavitation clearance

feedwater regulator between other boilers water circulation

phosgene gas trichlorodifluorometha sulphur dioxide

ne
telecommunications
alarm

valves scavenging
after the compressor upstream of the downstream of the
discharge condenser receiver

specification heads
than air starters
drain and flush the adjust the adjust the load limit
governor and replace compensating needle
the oil valve
recommended
readings
ignition electrode
491 gpm 617 gpm 1146 gpm
147 gpm 173 gpm 354 gpm
537 gpm 268 gpm 626 gpm
are not interconnected may not be provided have separate mains

compressor suction solenoid bypass back pressure
valve regulating valve
dynamic balance of eliminate the pressure provide a means of

clearances
half the crankshaft the same speed as the a speed independent
speed crankshaft of the crankshaft
excessive sensitivity in speed drop design into hydraulic slippage in
the governor valve the governor system the governor
servomotor system
high flame black stack smoke 0% carbon monoxide

temperature emission level
operating the uneven piston stroke abrasion by dust and
compressor at in the compressor dirt
excessive speed
hammering
pumping in with an pumping in with a shutting down the

electric-driven pump hand pump machine and pouring
through the crankcase
inspection plate
opening
minimize the system's receive exhaust air remove all traces of oil
line pulsations from pneumatic from the air
accessories
R-22 R-11 R-123

oil pressure in the oil quantity of oil proportioning device in
return line delivered by the the atomizer fuel valve
service pump
furnace arrangement location of fire and control of superheated

water spaces
twice the dry bulb 100°F less than the 50°F above the dry
temperature dry bulb temperature bulb temperature

prevent refrigerant remove entrained remove wax and gum

vaporization water
fuel oil in the improper treatment of excessive feedwater

feedwater the feedwater with alkalinity
calcium sulfate
piston pin cup snap ring bronze bushing

exhaust gases
combustion
knurling the piston building up the piston increasing the
skirt surface skirt with a liquid dimensions of the ring
epoxy material and land grooves
then remachining
12 : 1 16 : 1 20 : 1
increased fuel reduce exhaust gas prevent turbocharger

injection pressure temperature overheating

bottom (water) chains that connect upper and lower
connecting first the upper and lower gauge glass packing
cut-out vales nuts prior to blowing
down
decrease in steam drop in the feedwater badly fouled
superheater
900 ft/min 1500 ft/min 1800 ft/min
set firing of boiler to check water level and increase F.O.

manual steam pressure temperature and
pressure
center
Reduced pressure or Maximum and All of the above
pressure range minimum continuous
flow rates (lbs./hr.)
there is foreign bodies insufficient cooling output of engine is
in the turbocharger water of air cooler higher than expected
leading to abnormal
pressure
Lower haft of the Upper haft of the main All bearing halves
connecting rod bearing share an equal load
bearing at the crank
shaft end of the rod

purifier. purifier.
Electric resistance Seamless drawn Straight seam
welded
No boiler will continue The water level in a Loss of water will not
to generate steam properly operated harm a boiler if the
after the fires are boiler will not shrink or water level can be
secured. swell. restored.
All engines connected The engines will be All of the above are
to controllable pitch fitted with a means to correct.
propellers shall be of display the exhaust
the direct reversible gas temperature of
type. each cylinder.
the line at which time it approaches 850░F.
is closed.
Reciprocating Gear Rotary


were controlled.
Weld counterweights remove metal from acid wash and scrape

to the lights side of the heavy side by the heavy side until it
impeller until it machining in a lathe balances
balances

scale returning from steam pressure in the water in the heating

the convectors convectors system
a pneumatically a pneumatically All of the above

operated tank used operated tank used to
transfer liquid drill mud transfer dry,
pulverized drilling
materials
boiler is operating at forced draft fan fails fuel oil temperature
low pressures exceeds 150°F
vent moisture allow for expansion prevent slag buildup
decrease pump decrease pump decrease reaction ring

capacity cavitation clearance
cold feed water hot feed water waterside scale

deposits
a lean fuel/air mixture excess fuel in the rapid vaporization of
combustion chamber injected fuel droplets
jet pumps volute pumps centrifugal pumps
60 hours 70 hours none of the above
pressure engine speed all of the above

valves scavenging
shutting off the tripping the governor shutting off the fuel
lubricating oil supply emergency stop lever and/or air supply
long periods of engine metallic contact hard carbon deposit

overload between nozzles and and varnish on the
cylinder heads nozzles
screw type axial piston type volute type
the oil valve
recommended
readings
a faulty ignition cable an incorrect electrode all of the above
connector setting
the heat of the lube oil viscosity the spark will be too
compression will be will be too low early for the fuel
insufficient to ignite
the fuel
491 gpm 617 gpm 1146 gpm
147 gpm 173 gpm 354 gpm
537 gpm 268 gpm 626 gpm
are not interconnected may not be provided have separate mains
half covered with surrounded by air surrounded by freon

insulation
dynamic balance of eliminate the pressure provide a means of
clearances
excessive sensitivity in speed droop designed speeder spring surge
the governor control into the governor in the governor
valve system servomotor system
End plates Tie rods Sump

excessive speed
reduce the possibility help retain the heat of help retain the heat of
of overheating the top compression to compression to
compression ring prevent ignition delay prevent combustion
knock
prevent the oil from make sure it has not make sure the motor
becoming inflammable become contaminated bearings are
lubricated
regulate combustion reduce the load on the reduce the
air temperature at element drive motor temperature of the
normal firing rates double undulated
heating elements
schedule 80 standard seamless none of the above
steel
R-22 R-11 R-123
keep the mirrors from maintain a negative prevent stack gases

misaligning pressure in the from contaminating
periscope line the periscopes internal
components
through a vacuum after being collected in after first passing
drag line connection to the drain inspection through the DC heater
the fuel heater tank
service pump
king valve and the compressor and the suction valve and the
liquid valve receiver discharge valve
twice the dry bulb 100°F less than the 50°F above the dry
temperature dry bulb temperature bulb temperature
higher than the lower than the higher than the
second stage feedwater temperature second stage
feedwater temperature and shell absolute feedwater temperature
and shell absolute pressure in the second but at a lower shell
pressure stage absolute pressure

vaporization water
flame impingement gas laning insufficient water

circulation
piston pin cup snap ring bronze bushing
recouping recycling recovering
regulate the atomizer control the oil pressure supply constant

oil pressure regulators pressure to the burner
combustion control
valves
warn the engineer of control steam flow to relieve excess
excessive pressure in the LP unit pressure when the
the L.P. casing astern throttle is
opened
10:1 12:1 18:1
increased fuel reduce exhaust gas prevent turbocharger

injection pressure temperature overheating

decrease in steam drop in the feedwater badly fouled

superheater

Switch on the dead all of these none of the above

man upon entering the
control room
center
Reduced pressure or Maximum and All of the above
pressure range minimum continuous
flow rates (lbs./hr.)
there is foreign bodies insufficient cooling output of engine is
in the turbocharger water of air cooler higher than expected
leading to abnormal
pressure
automatic bottom blow insulation resistance low water level cut off
valve readings in the ignition switch
system high tension
leads
Once the valve has Once the valve lifts, The safety valve
opened, the existing the set opening opens gradually but
steam pressure acts pressure changes. with decreasing lift
on an enlarged area during the blowdown
creating an opening period.
force greater than that
which opened the
valve.

purifier. purifier.
welded
the line at which time it approaches 850░F.
is closed.

Critical speed. Maximum speed. Design maximum
speed.
any leaks in the overtravel in the proper rotation of the

system rudder angle indicator hydraulic steering
pump
were controlled.
weld counterweights remove metal from the acid wash and scrape
to the light side of the heavy side by the heavy side until it
impeller machining in a lathe balances
between the pump between the control in the actuator return

and the directional valves and the lines
control valves actuators
scale returning from steam pressure in the water in the heating
the convectors convectors system
a pneumatically a pneumatically All of the above

operated tank used operated tank used to
transfer liquid drill mud transfer dry,
pulverized drilling
materials
low pressures exceeds 150░F
inadequate heat Both A and B Neither A nor B
transfer from
developing during
normal operation
vent moisture allow for expansion prevent slag buildup

decrease pump increase discharge decrease reaction ring

cavitation pressure clearance
dry-saturated gas wet-saturated gas superheated vapor
cold feedwater hot feedwater waterside scale

deposits
stabilize feed water if prevent scale forming maintain an acidic
a boiler becomes deposits condition in the feed
salted up water
jet pumps volute pumps centrifugal pumps
steef baffles several rows of screen refractory and

tubes insulation
carbon copper ash
one-fourth the steam one half of the steam as twice the steam
speed speed spead
screw type axial piston type volute type
the oil valve
secure the feed water secure the fuel oil apply water with a
supply to the boiler supply to the burners smooth bore nozzle

connector setting
discharge valve is shaft packing gland suction pressure is too
open requires adjustment high
the fuel
570 gpm 285 gpm 488 gpm
297 gpm 149 gpm 273 gpm
206 gpm 378 gpm 103 gpm
power stroke compression stroke suction stroke
half covered with surrounded by air surrounded by freon

insulation
directly overboard into the second-stage into the second-stage
through the brine flash chamber vapor condenser
cooler
Block Base Sump

excessive speed
knock
spray method shaker method throw-off method

heating elements
steel
in contact with an heated to the boiling all of the above
open flame point

components
service pump
king valve and the compressor and the suction valve and the
liquid valve receiver discharge valve
back pressure cutout high pressure cutout relief valve bypass
switch switch
higher than the lower than the higher than the

second stage feedwater temperature second stage
feedwater temperature and shell absolute feedwater temperature
and shell absolute pressure in the second but at a lower shell
pressure stage absolute pressure
contaminated drain deaerating feedwater main condenser

inspection tank heater
centrifugal pump diaphragm pump gear pump
circulation
prevent side thrust prevent sludge and scrape oil and carbon
and cylinder scoring dirty oil from entering deposits off the
the crankcase cylinder walls
recouping recycling recovering

combustion control
valves
warn the engineer of control steam flow to relieve excess
excessive pressure in the LP unit pressure when the
the L.P. casing astern throttle is
opened
12:01 16:01 20:01
water vapor and nitrogen and carbon water vapor and

carbon monoxide monoxide carbon dioxide
a length of approved welded flange aluminum piping with
flexible nonmetallic connections for all expansion loops
hose joints
steam flowing through steam flowing through steam entering the dry
the superheater tubes the desuperheater pipe
liberate air pockets assure positive flow to prevent vapor binding

and reduce waterside the lube oil coolers of the circulating pump
oxidation
Switch on the dead all of these none of the above

man upon entering the
control room
The needle valve The needle valve A serious hazard of
spring should always should remain open blood poisoning exists
be removed first after the nozzle pops if the fuel spray
before testing open penetrates the skin of
the operator
fuel economy is not exhaust gas the exhaust will be
affected temperature will be clear
unchanged
Swedges are used A swedge is no longer Swedges can be used
during the breaking-in used with repairing to expand an end of
of refrigeration refrigeration systems one tube to fit onto a
compressors and drive due to progressive tube of the same
motors. changes in the tool external diameter.
industry.
higher exhaust gas lower turbocharger higher turbocharger

temperature of engine pressure than normal pressure than normal
2909 2 PCRS 3509 3009
on an enlarged area during the blowdown
which opened the
valve.
low dissolved oxygen Decreased superheat A film of soot

content

welded
All fuel tanks should All potable water tanks All of the above.
be cleaned and gas should be cleaned and
freed. disinfected.
Start the condensate Start the lube oil Start the lube oil
and circulating pumps, system, engage the system, start the
start the lube oil turning gear, start the second-stage air
system, start the air condensate and ejector and the gland
ejectors and the gland circulating pumps, sealing system, start
sealing system, and start the gland sealing the condensate and
engage the turning system and second- circulating pumps, and
gear. stage air ejector. start the turning gear.
speed.
any leaks in the overtravel in the lost motion in the rams

system rudder angle indicator
They draw in air Either A or B Neither A nor B

through gaskets and
seals.
weld counterweights remove metal from the acid wash and scrape
to the light side of the heavy side by the heavy side until it
impeller machining in a lathe balances
13.5 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
feed water is too hot boiler steam demand feed water is too cold
is low
loss of air charge in frequent lifting of the an abnormally low
the receiver intercooler relief valve intercooler pressure
10-15% 20% 25-30%

low pressures exceeds 150░F
compressor slave main bearing of the prime mover drive
pulley compressor pulley
Measure the distance Judge by feeling the Open the drain
between the gland and gland for an increase connection to allow
the stuffing box with a in heat as it is being seawater to flow in
rule. tightened up. and make the distance
even.
decrease pump increase discharge decrease reaction ring

cavitation pressure clearance
cold feedwater hot feedwater waterside scale
deposits
stabilize feedwater if a prevent scale forming maintain an acidic
boiler becomes salted deposits condition in the
up feedwater
rotocap exhaust valve case valve spindle

several rows of screen steel baffles water wall tubes
tubes
carbon copper ash
be greater than 3.0 Rise slowly Remains the same

actuator ram reservoir
gravity tank is discharge strainer shaft packing gland

overflowing magnets have not requires tightening
been cleaned
immediately secure secure the fires and apply water with a
the feed water supply air supply and activate smooth bore nozzle
to the boiler the steam smothering
system
connector setting

the fuel
570 gpm 285 gpm 488 gpm
297 gpm 149 gpm 273 gpm
206 gpm 378 gpm 103 gpm
exhaust stroke power stroke compression stroke
surrounded by air hall covered with covered with insulation

insulation
the same as the, first- higher than the, first- lower than the, first-
stage feed water stage feed water stage feed water
temperature and shell temperature and shell temperature and shell
pressure pressure pressure
directly overboard into the second stage into the second stage
cooler
Block Base Sump
along the discharge at the extreme upper even throughout the

side of the housing and lower peripheries entire periphery of the
of the housing housing when
matched machined
gear sets are used
lower than normal lower than normal noticeable increase in
suction pressure evaporator compressor noise
temperature
knock

heating elements
steel
in contact with an heated to the boiling all of the above
open flame point

components
fuel oil pressure forced draft pressure furnace air pressure
liquid refrigerant to the liquid refrigerant to the liquid refrigerant to the

low side only high side only high or low side
switch switch
contaminated drain deaerating feedwater main condenser

circulation
dehumidification vaporization evaporation

combustion control
valves
in the diffuser-fan before the back after the back
outlet air stream pressure regulating pressure regulating
valve valve
10:01 12:01 18:01

hose joints

oxidation
I,III and IV I,II and IV II,III and IV
pour point density flash point

the operator
fuel economy is not exhaust gas the exhaust will be
affected temperature will be clear
unchanged
Swedges are used A swedge is no longer Swedges can be used
during the breaking-in used with repairing to expand an end of
of refrigeration refrigeration systems one tube to fit onto a
compressors and drive due to progressive tube of the same
motors. changes in the tool external diameter.
industry.
higher exhaust gas lower turbocharger higher turbocharger

temperature of engine pressure than normal pressure than normal
2909 2 PCRS 3509 3009
on an enlarged area during the blow down
which opened the
valve.

content
Lube oil pump Gravity tank discharge Gravity tank overflow

discharge
Steam is recirculated Response to steam Unevaporated feed

to the heating coils. demand is water drains to the
comparatively rapid. bilge.
Some provision must No gap is required to The end gaps should
be made in a two- exist between the be staggered on either
stroke/cycle engine to ends of the ring when side of a piston in a
keep the rings from cold in a two-stroke/cycle
binding in the ports. two-stroke/cycle engine, while
engine, but a small staggering is not
gap is required in a necessary in a four-
four-stroke/cycle stroke/cycle engine.
engine.
freed. disinfected.

speed.
any leaks in the overtravel in the proper rotation of the

system rudder angle indicator hydraulic steering
pump
They draw in air Either A or B Neither A nor B
through gaskets and
seals.
mechanical energy to potential energy to kinetic energy to

potential energy to mechanical energy to mechanical energy to
kinetic energy kinetic energy potential energy
13.5 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
feedwater is too hot boiler steam demand feedwater is too cold

is low
improved atomization greater fuel economy incomplete
combustion
10-15% 20% 25-30%
salty distillate from overfilling and contaminated water

reaching the potable overflowing the from leaving the
tanks potable tanks potable tanks
compressor slave main bearing of the prime mover drive

pulley compressor pulley
Measure the distance Judge by feeling the Open the drain
between the gland and gland for an increase connection to allow
the stuffing box with a in heat as it is being seawater to flow in
rule. tightened up. and make the distance
even.
increased higher air box All of the above are

turbocharger speed pressure correct.

low fuel temperature high fuel temperature low fuel pressure
stabilize feedwater if a prevent scale forming maintain an acidic

boiler becomes salted deposits condition in the
up feedwater
compression rings piston skirts oil rings
1.0616 Kw 0.1246 Kw 2.1456 Kw

tubes
an overloaded engine clogged drain holes in complete combustion

the oil control rings
carbon copper ash
Temperature of the Completeness in the Temperature of the

lube oil mixing of the fuel cooling (sea) water
low water level flame impingement waterside deposits
less than 2 per cent axial thrust generated momentary torsional

slip between the by the runner pinion vibration transmitted
impeller and runner shaft by the driving impeller
discharge valve is suction vacuum is high suction valve is closed

open
secure the feedwater secure the fuel oil apply water with a
high voltage on the open air damper faulty photocell

cause the potential cause the existing cause the level of

level of kinetic energy level of thermal energy thermal energy to be
to be partially to be totally converted converted to potential
converted to thermal to kinetic energy energy
energy
279 gpm 140 gpm 186 gpm
cam with a sharp nose cam roller pump plunger and

roller

directly to the second back through the sea automatically in the
stage feed heater water feed heater second stage
directly overboard into the second stage into the second stage
cooler
Properly aligned Misaligned Loose
the amount of heat a thermostatically manuall operated by-

that the oil carries controlled valve which pas sea water valve
away from the by passes oil around
bearings the cooler
along the discharge at the extreme upper even throughout the
side of the housing and lower peripheries entire periphery of the
of the housing housing when
matched machined
gear sets are used
lower than normal lower than normal noticeable increase in
suction pressure evaporator compressor noise
temperature
grounded probes on abnormally low water a low pump suction lift
the water level control temperature
lube oil pump is lube oil suction lube oil sump is full
stopped strainer is clogged
improve fuel form a friction lubricate the fuel

penetration in the reducing film between injectors
combustion space mating surfaces
convert scale-forming neutralize the harmful decrease dissolved

salts to relatively effects of hydrogen oxygen content
harmless sludges embrittlement
rotary compressors centrifugal all of the above

compressors
provide cooling air prevent the escape of prevent warping of the
when soot blower steam into the inner cams when exposed
elements are rotating casing to high temperature
through blowing arcs steam
aftercondenser drain vent condenser drain main condenser
tank tank through the loop seal
liquid refrigerant to the liquid refrigerant to the liquid refrigerant to the

low side only high side only high or low side
hand pump accelerator accumulator
fouled condenser excessive air in the all of the above

tubes system
fuel droplets striking excessive boiler water the tubes being

the hot tubes carryover subjected to excessive
vibration
dehumidification vaporization evaporation

combustion control
valves
before the receiver on the suction side of on the discharge side
the compressor of the compressor
12:01 16:01 20:01

hose joints
boiler water is heated the entire feed-water the removal of rust

chemically and system should be kept using remover
distilled water is used and any leaking tubes
plugged up or
renewed
I,II and IV I,III and IV I,II and III
The pressure will The pressure will The pressure will

increase and the remain constant and increase and the
volume will remain the specific volume will specific volume will
constant. increase. decrease.
the operator
forms sulfuric acid in causes pitting and causes sludge
the lube oil failure of the bearings deposits on valve
stems
90° apart 120° apart 180° apart
renewing the driven renewing both driving shimming and pinning

gear and driven gears as a the gears with proper
set backlash
2909 2 PCRS 3509 3009
Slight shortage of Excessive condenser Faulty expansion

refrigerant. cooling water flow. valve.

content
Main engine Both "A" and "B ' Neither "A" nor "B"
extractions
Steam is recirculated Response to steam Unevaporated
to the heating coils. demand is feedwater drains to
comparatively rapid. the bilge.
They are not suitable They are normally Once placed into
for use on fuel oil lubricated and cooled service, leakage
transfer pumps. by the fluid being between the dynamic
pumped. seal surfaces may be
reduced by monthly
adjustment of the
spring compression.
freed. disinfected.
Lube oil Gasoline Diesel fuel
any leaks in the overtravel in the lost motion in the rams

system rudder angle indicator
Because partially Because the axial Because equalizing

expanded steam is thrust is developed on holes are provided in
exhausted to the low the rotor in opposite the turbine wheels.
pressure turbine directions providing
where the expansion counterbalance.
is completed.
mechanical energy to potential energy to kinetic energy to

potential energy to mechanical energy to mechanical energy to
kinetic energy kinetic energy potential energy
13.5 : 1 14.5 : 1 15.5 : 1
feedwater is too hot boiler steam demand feedwater is too cold

is low
combustion
10-15% 20% 25-30%
salty distillate from overfilling and contaminated water

reaching the potable overflowing the from leaving the
tanks potable tanks potable tanks
provide a wide range provide a constant fuel maintain smokeless
of combustion return pressure fuel oil atomization
give the boiler a test the safety valve completely open the
bottom blow steam stop


reduce the total decrease the eliminate dissolve

dissolved solids necessity for chlorides
content blowdowns
158.5 cm 0.65cm 7.5 cm

tubes

distribution of the load amount of fuel indicated horsepower

between engine penetration into the of the engine cylinders
cylinders engine cylinders


open
the feedwater supply air supply and activate smooth bore nozzle
system
in the chief engineer's in the captain's All of the above are

quarters quarters correct.
cause the potential cause the existing cause the level of

level of kinetic energy level of thermal energy thermal energy to be
to be partially to be totally converted converted to potential
converted to thermal to kinetic energy energy
energy
279 gpm 140 gpm 186 gpm
Insufficient Low feed water DFT excessive vapor

combustion air temperature pressure
each expansion valve the condenser the oil separator
vent noncondensable recycle evaporator direct flash steam into

gases flash steam the cooler
The scavenging ports Neither the exhaust The exhaust and

would open before the nor the scavenging scavenging ports
exhaust ports. ports would open. would open
simultaneously.
the amount of latent the ambient sea water The operating speed
heat that the oil carries temperature range of the
away from the equipment
bearings
increase fuel delivery prevent pre-ignition avoid carbonization of
rate and economy the nozzle tips
low evaporator low suction pressure high suction pressure

temperature
auxiliary feed pump feed booster pump condenser vacuum

drag line

convert scale-forming neutralize the harmful decrease dissolved

rotary compressors centrifugal all of the above

compressors
prevent buildup of soot prevent overheating of prevent the backup of
on the element adjacent tubing combustion gases into
soot blower heads
aftercondenser drain vent condenser drain main condenser

between the king between the between the solenoid
valve and expansion compressor discharge valve and the
valve and the condenser expansion valve
fouled condenser excessive air in the all of the above

tubes system
units oil sump oil pumps

vibration
compressor capacity volumetric efficiency total pressure
recovering vapor recovering the vapor first heating the

before the liquid and liquid at the same recovery cylinder
time
protect the start and stop the start the compressor
compressor from low compressor upon after a drop in the
discharge pressure system demand evaporator pressure
before the receiver on the suction side of on the discharge side
the compressor of the compressor
10:01 12:01 18:01
temperature pressure All of the above
reduce the air lower the compressor operate the purge

reheating system load head pressure recovery unit
continuously
the feed water combustion gas the pressure

temperature velocity through the differential across the
superheater fuel oil strainers
boiler water is heated the entire feed-water the removal of rust
chemically and system should be kept using remover
distilled water is used and any leaking tubes
plugged up or
renewed
I,II and III I,II and IV II, III and IV

chattering sound when squealing sound popping sound when
the nozzle closes midway in the pump the nozzle opens
stroke

stems
90° apart 120° apart 180° apart
The "B" end cylinder There is no fluid flow. Power is transmitted

barrel rotates. hydraulically.
Freon carbon dioxide all of the above
Slight shortage of Excessive condenser Faulty expansion

refrigerant. cooling water flow. valve.
Insufficient heat Blocked cooling water Excessive scavenging

transfer from the passages to the head air provided to the
exhaust valves engine
Steam is recirculated Response to steam Unevaporated

to the heating coils. demand is feedwater drains to
comparatively rapid. the bilge.
They are not suitable They are normally Once placed into
for use on fuel oil lubricated and cooled service, leakage
transfer pumps. by the fluid being between the dynamic
pumped. seal surfaces may be
reduced by monthly
adjustment of the
spring compression.
Sodium chloride Deactivated hydrazine Silica gel
Finished repair Design refractory cone Plastic firebrick must

surfaces must be angle must be be used.
smooth. maintained.
accuracy of the rudder movement of the thick position of the six-way

angle indicator wheel valve

expanded steam is thrust is developed at holes are provided in
exhausted to another each end in opposite the turbine wheels.
low pressure turbine directions providing
is completed.
efficiency of 0% internal slippage of 0% shut off horsepower

rating of 100%
14.5 : 1 15.0 : 1 15.5 : 1
excessive freshwater scale formation on the saltwater mixing with

corrosion saltwater side the freshwater

combustion
shorten the ring break- prevent cylinder liner appear mirror smooth
in period glazing
the pH of the boiler the dissolved oxygen the hardness factor is
water is within the in the boiler water is maintained as close to
prescribed limits within tolerable limits zero as possible
maintain a frequency increase or decrease prevent attempts to

of 60 cycles per engine speed upon parallel
second load demand


reduce the total decrease the eliminate dissolve

content blowdowns
the superheater flow an orifice in the a diaphragm type

valves superheater inlet pressure controller
header
decrease the end cool the tubes ensure proper

point for moisture adjacent to the burner circulation to the water
carryover throats wall headers


discharge valve is suction vacuum is high shaft packing gland is

open worn
secure the feedwater secure the fuel oil apply water with a

mean width ratio pitch skew back factor
154 gpm 308 gpm 840 gpm
43.7 gpm 49.8 gpm 53.2 gpm
Insufficient Low feedwater DFT excessive vapor

speed of opening lift from its seat all of the above
each expansion valve the condenser the oil separator
vent noncondensable recycle evaporator direct flash steam into

gases flash steam the cooler
simultaneously.
bearings
increase fuel delivery prevent preignition avoid carbonization of
the engine to over a fire all of the above

speed

drag line

convert scale forming neutralize the harmful decrease dissolved

calorie specific heat latent heat
provide cooling air prevent build up of prevent overheating of

when soot blower soot on the element adjacent tubing
after condenser drain vent condenser drain main condenser
specific humidity effective humidity relative humidity
calorific value of the flash point of the fuel rate of fuel

fuel consumption

5 psig 10 psig 15 psig
gravity tank and lube lube oil pumps and lube oil sump and lube
oil pump gravity tanks oil pump
vibration
compressor capacity volumetric efficiency total pressure
recovering vapor recovering the vapor first heating the

before the liquid and liquid at the same recovery cylinder
time
protect the start and stop the start the compressor
compressor from low compressor upon after a drop in the
discharge pressure system demand evaporator pressure
lower than the first the same as the first not related to the
stage feedwater stage feedwater feedwater rate and the
temperature and shell temperature and shell brine density
pressure pressure
10:02 12:01 14:01
provide a means of keep the bowl at a provide an area for

'washing' the oil as it temperature below separated water to
passes through the that of the lube oil pass and create a
bowl input path to remove the
water from the bowl
reduce the air lower the compressor operate the purge
reheating system load head pressure recovery unit
continuously
the feedwater combustion gas the pressure

Overheating devices Maximum temperature Given energy of the

inside the engine from the charged engine
engine
Boiler tubes are less A steam accumulator All of the above.
likely to overheat. is not required.

I,II and III II and III I and II

stems
ensure that the lantern check the stuffing box make sure the seal
ring is aligned with the for irregularities with a cage is always
sealing supply dial indicator positioned at the base
opening of the stuffing box
The "B" end cylinder There is no fluid flow. Power is transmitted

barrel rotates. hydraulically.
Increase the air Decrease the boiler Increase the boiler

pressure to the water level. water level.
burners.
Lube oil passing Oil in the drain Water trickling in
through the bull's eye inspection tank. through the stern
of the gravity tank gland.
overflow line.
mechanical seals are by adjusting spring mechanical seals are

not suitable for use on compression leakage normally lubricated
fuel oil transfer pumps may be reduced and cooled by the fluid
being pumped
A lube oil cooler is The coolers may be The lube oil usually
typically constructed bypassed when flows thru the tubes
as a cross-flow type operating in warm sea and the cooling water
heat exchanger. water temperatures. around the tubes.
Water in the fuel Cracked cylinder liner. Leaking lube oil

system. cooler.

accuracy of the rudder movement of the thick unclogged of the six-
angle indicator wheel way valve

expanded steam is thrust is developed at holes are provided in
exhausted to another each end in opposite the turbine wheels.
low pressure turbine directions providing
is completed.

rating of 100%
Electric starting Ignition Fuel

shorten the ring break- prevent cylinder liner appear slick and
in period glazing glazed

the valve will prevent the valve will never the valve will allow the
back flow permit water flow from lube oil temperature to
the lube oil cooler be 10°F (5.5°C) cooler
than if the valve were
properly installed
Lube oil headed scavenge air pressure piston ring blow by

pressure
insufficient fuel for clogged air intake burning lubricating oil

combustion passages
reduce the total decrease the eliminate dissolved

content blowdowns

header
decrease the end accelerate the accelerate water

point for moisture generation of circulation in the boiler
carryover superheated steam
area times the stroke, volume times the volume times the
times the number of stroke stroke, times the
cylinders number of cylinders
1.5 pounds of salt per 1 pound of salt per 32 1 pound of salt per 32
32 pounds of water pounds of water to pounds of water to
prevent excessive minimize excessive
heat loss scale formation
restriction in the piping air and

system noncondensable
gases in the
condenser
BTU latent heat water vapor content
open
the feedwater supply air supply and activate smooth bore nozzle
system
Close the king valve, Purge the entire Using a vacuum
pump down the system to the pump, draw the
system, isolate the atmosphere, replace system down to 1,270
drier, remove and the drier, and add microns for a period
replace with new drier freon. of three hours.
element.
mean width ratio pitch skew back factor
154 gpm 308 gpm 840 gpm
50 pm 59 gpm 96 gpm
43.7 gpm 49.8 gpm 53.2 gpm
Insufficient Low feedwater DFT excessive vapor

priming with increased slight foaming at the improved operating

salinity of distillate distillate feed pump conditions at the brine
pump
second stage feed heater all of the above
condenser

simultaneously.
bearings
increase fuel delivery prevent preignition avoid carbonization of
relapped replaced rewound

drag line
cause water to improve the lubricating displace lubricating oil
separate from the oil oil viscosity required in areas of
friction
raise the boiler water lower the temperature lower the temperature
temperature in the of the steam entering of the steam in the
steam drum the superheater steam drum

specific heat sensible heat BTU

soot blower heads
corrosion low pressure high pressure
specific humidity effective humidity relative humidity
ignition qualities rates of vaporization viscosity
hawsepipe stuffing box seal cage
wear of gland seal and loosening of bearing lower steam exhaust

diaphragm labyrinth cap bolts temperatures
packing
the lube oil cooler to positive lube oil pump galvanic action in the
be bypassed suction to be assured cooler to be minimized
pump-ability of the oil size of the size of the vents
containment area in
case of overflow
Compressor capacity Volumetric efficiency Total pressure
atomization lubrication forced feed
assist in maintaining support the outer protect the

the heat of combustion casing superheater from
within the furnace convectional heat
transfer
higher than the first lower than the Higher than the first
stage feed water feedwater temperature stage feedwater
temperature and shell and shell absolute temperature but at a
absolute pressure pressure in the first lower absolute
stage pressure
is due to steam results from a change indicates a high

bubbles below the in steam flow or firing chloride concentration
surface occupying a rate in the boiler water
smaller volume
water from the bowl
increase the valve decrease the valve install gags on the
spring pressure spring pressure valves
the feedwater combustion gas the pressure

causes the turbine to raises the flash point results in excessive

overspeed of the oil to a cooling of bearing
dangerously high level surfaces

3% 6% 9%
The intake valve The intake valve The intake valve

opening is unchanged opening is retarded closing is retarded and
and the exhaust valve and the exhaust valve the exhaust valve
closing is advanced. closing is advanced. closing is advanced.
permit full maintain a constant ensure that all burners
maneuvering air/fuel ratio will remain ignited at
capability without the low load
necessity of changing
blower speed
ensure that the lantern check the stuffing box make sure the seal
ring is aligned with the for irregularities with a cage is always
sealing supply dial indicator positioned at the base
opening of the stuffing box
concentration of viscosity flash point

contaminants

burners.
overflow line.
The use of end block Removable cylinder All engines shall be

construction for liners must be used for provided with an
engines developing engines developing exhaust gas pressure
over 1000 brake over 1000 brake monitoring system.
horsepower. horsepower.
they are normally They are not suitable they may be used in
lubricated and cooled for use on fuel oil lieu if conventional
by the fluid being transfer pump packing glands for any
pumped service other than salt
water

system. cooler.
Leaving loss Blade and nozzle loss Diaphragm packing

loss
accuracy of the rudder movement of the trick position of the six-way
Refrigerants are Refrigerants lighter Refrigerants

heavier than air and than air will rise. obnoxious odor
displace oxygen. prevents breathing.
is handling a liquid suction lift exceeds 10 discharge is less than

with a temperature of inches Hg vacuum 25 psi
less than 150°F

return flow steam atomized loop injection
isochronous governing high sensitivity relay-type governing

governing
the valve will prevent the valve will never the valve will allow the
back flow permit water flow from lube oil temperature to
the lube oil cooler be 10°F (5.5°C) cooler
than if the valve were
properly installed
Lube oil headed scavenge air pressure piston ring blow by
pressure


combustion passages

content blowdowns
fouled burner registers idle burner assemblies soot blower swivel
tube packing glands
header

to a point not lower at a location and shall be protected
than the highest load segregated from other by a rain guard or
line ventilation systems similar device
1.5 pounds of salt per 1 pound of salt per 32 1 pound of salt per 32
32 pounds of water pounds of water to pounds of water to
prevent excessive minimize excessive
heat loss scale formation
reclaimed as a low returned to the system must be destroyed, as

pressure system it can no longer be
refrigerant used
by metal lock by two tapered plugs cannot be repaired

connected by a rod
discharge valve is suction vacuum is high shaft packing gland is
open worn
too much liquid will be the box temperature the refrigeration effect
passed back to the will increase causing will increase
compressor an expansion of the contributing to
volume of air uncontrolled box
temperatures
Close the king valve, Purge the entire Using a vacuum
pump down the system to the pump, draw the
system, isolate the atmosphere, replace system down to 1,270
drier, remove and the drier, and add microns for a period
replace with new drier freon. of three hours.
element.
eroded zinc pencils in steam formation in the too much leakage

the heat exchanger expansion tank from jacket water
pump seals
a leaky cylinder head a cracked cylinder all of the above

gasket liner
143 gpm 286 gpm 672 gpm
lower than normal lube higher than normal excessive crankshaft

oil temperature exhaust back pressure end play
priming with increased slight foaming at the improved operating

salinity of distillate distillate feed pump conditions at the brine
pump
second-stage distilling salt water feed heater all of the above
condenser
the two crankshafts the piston in one the piston in one
turning in different cylinder reaching inner cylinder reaching dead
directions dead center several center when the other
crankshaft degrees reaches outer dead
before the other piston center
pinion when it action of the friction action of the starter

engages the ring gear clutch solenoid
varying the fuel pump varying the injector a pressure regulating

piston stroke needle valve bypass valve
clearance
relapped replaced rewound
improved atomization a decrease in cylinder a decrease in cylinder

blow-by mean effective
pressure
cause water to improve the lubricating displace lubricating oil
separate from the oil oil viscosity required in areas of
friction
temperature in the the of the steam entering of the steam in the

a gas-filled bellows, a thermocouples and a ammeters and

tube and a pressure voltmeter thermocouples
gauge
reduce the possibility extend the internal remove boiler water
of carryover feed pipe dirt deposits
Effective humidity Specific humidity Relative humidity
acid content heating value ignition quality
hawsepipe stuffing box seal cage

packing
pumpability of the oil expansion of the oil size of the vents
muff coupling and magnetic type Bendix drive or similar

release coupling mechanism
maceration bulking chlorinating

transfer
stage feedwater stage feedwater feedwater temperature
temperature and temperature and and absolute shell
absolute shell absolute shell pressure
pressure pressure
is due to the result in a rapid indicates a high
volumetric change in change in fuel oil chloride concentration
the size of the steam viscosity in the boiler water
bubbles below the
water surface
water from the bowl
The rate of heat The superheater inlet The superheater outlet

transfer will decrease. temperature will temperature will
increase. increase.

overspeed of the oil to a cooling of bearing
3% 6% 12%
critical end point vaporization end point saturation end point

blower speed
ensure that the lantern check the stuffing box make sure that the
ring is aligned with the for irregularities with a seal age is always
sealing hole dial indicator position at the base of
the stuffing box
contaminants

burners.
overflow line.
Decreased feed water Pump re-circulating Excessive feed water
temperature line being open too temperature
much
lantern ring packing glands mechanical seals
Roller bearings Spring bearings Spherically seated
bearings

system. cooler.

loss

Refrigerants are Refrigerants lighter Refrigerants

heavier than air and than air will rise. obnoxious odor
displace oxygen. prevents breathing.
is handling a liquid suction lift exceeds 10 discharge is less than

with a temperature of inches Hg vacuum 25 psi
less than 150°F
checking lube oil checking cam position using a timing light

temperature
a loose injector inlet late fuel injection high injection pressure
connection
reservoir directional control power

governing
14.8 million BTU's per 22.2 million BTU's per 29.6 million BTU's per
hour hour hour
lube oil header scavenge air pressure piston ring blow-by

pressure
flammable gas odorless gas superheated liquid

combustion passages

content blowdowns
cracked cylinder head leaking exhaust valve worn piston ring
generator steam stop spray attemperator high pressure turbine

outlet steam chest
oil wick oil control rings drilled passage

through the camshaft
reclaimed as a low returned to the system must be destroyed, as

pressure system it can no longer be
refrigerant used
II, III and IV I, II and IV I, II and IV
discharge valve is suction pressure is shaft packing gland

open high requires adjustment
too much liquid will be the box temperature the refrigeration effect
passed back to the will increase causing will increase
compressor an expansion of the contributing to
volume of air uncontrolled box
temperatures
viscosity has demulsibility has foaming is guaranteed
decreased improved to occur
eroded zinc pencils in steam formation in the too much leakage

the heat exchanger expansion tank from jacket water
pump seals
Continue to fully open Stop opening the Increase the speed of

the steam valve and steam valve, open the opening the steam
partially open the drain drain line valve, valve to rapidly heat
line valve until all resume opening the the line to stop the
moisture is drained steam valve slowly, water hammer.
and then shut the and shut the drain line
drain line valve. valve after the steam
valve is open fully.
140 gpm 47 pm 35 gpm
143 gpm 286 gpm 672 gpm
50 pm 59 gpm 96 gpm

Full floating Solid Fixed

combined exhaust turbine blades are turbine is overheating
pyrometer is reading coated with carbon
normally
second-stage distilling salt water feed heater all of the above

condenser


varying the fuel pump varying the injector a bypass valve

piston stroke needle valve
clearance
end-tightening seal stripping Any of the above
improved atomization a decrease in cylinder an increase in cylinder

blow-by blow-by
hydrodynamic oil
wedge
temperature in the the of the steam entering of the steam in the
alkalinity hydrazine chloride content

gauge
soot blower heads

volume weight saturation temperature

volute impeller diffusion nozzle
aerator dehydrator trap

packing
pumpability of the oil expansion of the oil size of the vents

maceration bulking chlorinating

transfer
stage feedwater stage feedwater feedwater temperature
temperature and temperature and and absolute shell
absolute shell absolute shell pressure
pressure pressure
smaller volume
compressor discharge solenoid sensing line from the
pressure tail coil

Too much excess air Dirty generating tubes Fouled economizer

tubes
over speed of the oil to a cooling of bearing
it is the absorption it is the system which both A and B

within the system uses machanical
energy to make a
change in condition
3% 6% 12%

blower speed
loosened until the tightened an additional loosened, and then

gland clears the 10% to compress the retightened with the
stuffing box packing pump running under
normal conditions
contaminants
increase the air decrease the boiler increase the boiler

pressures to the water level water level
burners
Reduces the efficiency Increases the load on Has no affect on the
of the plant. the compressor. system.
Decreased feedwater Pump recirculating line Excessive feedwater

temperature being open too much temperature

lantern ring packing glands mechanical seals

Theoretically it is self The discharge side All of the above.
priming. should be protected
against excessive
pressure build up via a
relief valve.
bearings
The furnace will Excess steam will be The furnace will

explode. generated. overheat.

loss

To prevent ambient To control the size of To control cutting

conditions from the journals. machine vibration.
affecting the
tolerances of the
machining process.
the pump is not to much liquid is in the the foot valve is

primed impeller flooded
removes combustible determines the level of provides inert gas
gases combustible gases generation in
crankcase
temperature
suction pressure refrigerant superheat compressor speed

connection
individual vacuum a single non- a two stage air ejector
pumps condensing air ejector
governing
flammable explosive all of the above

pressure
burning fuel with a burning fuel with a burning fuel with a

high carbon content high vanadium content lower sulphur content
as a powder into the in solution into the in solution through the

steam drum main feed line chemical feed pipe

outlet steam chest
area times the piston volume times the volume times the
stroke times the piston stoke piston stroke times the
number of cylinders number of cylinders


provide an emergency provide a means to prevent steam from

means of quickly supply steam directly leaking into the astern
closing the throttle to the astern element element while at full
of the turbine sea speed
throttle the suction line open the priming line throttle the discharge
valve
pressure wash or a copper wire rotary all of the above
steam cleaning brush
system

130 degrees Celsius 50 degrees Celsius none of the above

the steam valve as the steam valve, open the opening the steam
drain line valves are drain line valves, valve to rapidly heat
opened until all resume opening the the line to stop the
moisture is drained, steam valve slowly, water hammer.
shut the drain line and shut the drain line
valves. valves after the steam


normally
distiller feed water first and second stage first and second stage
heater flash chambers vapor separators



clearance
end-tightening seal stripping All of the above are
correct.
improved atomization a decrease in cylinder an increase in cylinder

blow-by blow-by
hydrodynamic oil
wedge
a servo control circuit position a manually the main system
controlled valve accumulators under all
operating conditions

gauge
volume weight saturation temperature
volute impeller diffusion nozzle
aerator dehydrator trap
fuel oil return pressure burner register atomizer orifice setting

opening
turbine wheel blading diffuser passages inlet volute
flash point ignition temperature combustion

temperature
the condition of the ambient temperature all of the above

engine

comminution bulking skimming
seal the labyrinth ensure sufficient flow cool the vent

packing on the pump through the feed pump condenser
at low load
lantern ring wearing ring shafting ring

bubbles below the
water surface
pressure tail coil
air chamber relief valve reed valve

tubes
compressor discharge compressor condenser discharged
temperature discharged pressure temperature
bromide ammonia lithium
3% 6% 12%
reduce the clearance reduce the possibility provide for a greater

between the of scoring the shaft oil wedge pressure
assembled ring
segments and shaft
gland clears the 10% to compress the retightened until they
stuffing box packing are only finger tight
the compressor will the solenoid valve will the automatic defrost
start open timer will activate
increase the air decrease the boiler increase the boiler

pressures to the water level water level
burners
Reduces the efficiency Increases the load on Has no affect on the
of the plant. the compressor. system.
Decreased feedwater Pump recirculating line Excessive feedwater

temperature being open too much temperature
Atomizing steam Smoke periscope Fuel oil suction

pressure pressure
Fuel oil strainers Crankcase oil level Pyrometer readings
Theoretically it is self The discharge side All of the above.

priming. should be protected
against excessive
pressure build up via a
relief valve.
bearings

Cleaning of tubes is A comparatively A minimum number of
easier than other greater number of spare tubes must be
methods. holes can be placed in carried.
a given area of the
tube sheet.
water was present in the lube oil was not the maximum
the oil being properly filtered allowable bearing
pressure had been
exceeded
affecting the
tolerances of the
machining process.
the pump is not to much liquid is in the the foot valve is

primed impeller flooded
crankcase
temperature
suction pressure refrigerant superheat compressor speed

connection
individual vacuum a single non- a two stage air ejector
pumps condensing air ejector
diesel oil gasoline naphtha
flammable explosive all of the above

pressure



outlet steam chest
the engines are small they are arranged to a waste heat boiler is
auxiliary units prevent gas backflow installed
to each engine

means of quick throttle supply steam directly leaking into the astern
closing to the astern element element at full sea
of the turbine speed
throttle the suction line open the priming line throttle the discharge
valve
pressure wash or a copper wire rotary all of the above

steam cleaning brush
system


throttle open the drain drain line valve, valve to rapidly heat
loss of evaporator increased vacuum in increased brine

capacity the first effect overboard flow rate

normally
Higher temperature, Lower temperature, Lower temperature,

lower higher lower
fouled shell-and-tube improper superheat discharge relief valve
condenser adjustment on the low leaking back to the
side suction side
firing pressure mean effective mean height of

pressure diagram
clearance
end-tightening seal stripping All of the above are
correct.
piston crown surfaces formation of excessive compression pressure

becoming too cold quantities of being greatly reduced
condensate
hydrodynamic oil
wedge
superheater inlet temperature of steam desuperheater outlet
temperature bled off the LP turbine temperature
equalize pressure protect compressor equaliz epressure to

between discharge from overload the crankcase
and sunction side on
starting
solidify the scale as increase boiler water cause the water to be
powder acidity neutral
reduce the possibilities prevent water return increase the velocity

of carryover of the steam and
water mixture
oil return pressure furnace air pressure windbox pressure
Fuel supply too much all of these none of the above
variable speed constant speed load limiting governor

governor governor
opening
flash point ignition temperature combustion

temperature

engine
bronze forged steel cast steel
comminution bulking skimming

at low load
wearing ring stuffing lantern ring

smaller volume
pressure tail coil

tubes
compressor discharge compressor discharge condenser discharge

temperature pressure temperature
water bromode salt lithium
Rigid mountings Curved steam lines Babbitt lined bearings
through put will be temperature of the oil dirty oil pump

reduced input will have to be discharge pressure will
lowered need to be increased
decrease in the forced increase in the forced increase or a
draft air pressure draft air pressure decrease in the fuel oil
before a decrease in before an increase in flow and forced draft
the fuel oil flow the fuel oil flow air pressure
simultaneously
gland clears the 10% to compress the retightened with the
stuffing box packing pump running under
normal conditions
The compressor will The solenoid valve will The automatic defrost
start. open. timer will activate.
inspect and clean lift the safety valves by blow down the water
burner oil solenoid hand gauge glass
valves
Increased furnace Damage to the Cracks through the
temperature. furnace refractory. furnace floor.
Excessive opening of Improper turbine shaft Low fuel oil viscosity

the dampers in the speed in the atomizer being maintained.
combustion air inlet. assembly.

pressure pressure
An excessively tight A loose belt will slip on All of the above.

belt will overload the the motor pulley and
bearings. wear rapidly.
Pneumatic test Coast Guard Symbol Minimum wall

pressure thickness


a given area of the
tube sheet.
pressure had been
exceeded
affecting the
tolerances of the
machining process.
pump is not primed seal ring is improperly impeller is flooded

located
crankcase
an immediate furnace uncontrolled firing automatic restart
explosion
open with a sharp, close sharply when operate most

clear pop at its set the pressure drops to effectively when it has
pressure its set pressure zero blowdown
burner electrode is fuel/air ratio is ignition current is too
incorrectly positioned incorrect low
the condensation of air ejectors, eductors, condensation of the

the saltwater feed or a separate vacuum distillate
pump
smelling the discharge applying a soapy applying litmus paper

water solution ti the to the circilating water
condenser heads and discharge
looking for bubbles
worn engine cylinder high cylinder operating stuck spring-loaded

liners temperature manhole covers
desuperheated vapor wet steam saturated steam

electric charge buildup the fuel pump to start the drum level to
in the igniter equalize
call out other utilize a portable secure each

engineers for rubber impeller propulsion boiler
assistance transfer pump
cool the superheater preheat the feed water remove soot from the
firesides
to each engine
lubricated properly prevent from rotating cooler than the
during engine during the engine surrounding cylinder
operation operation liner
throttle suction line open priming line throttle the discharge

valve
oil entrained in the less than a full charge ice crystals forming in
refrigerant of refrigerant in the the refrigerant
system
3.4% 3.7% 4.0%
a clogged air filter worn cylinder liners all of the above
I and III II and III I, II, and III

570 gpm 122 gpm 488 gpm
469 gpm 170 gpm 682 gpm
loss of evaporator increased vacuum in increased brine

capacity the first effect overboard flow rate
result in an uneven cause a high fuel oil cause smokeless and

heating of the furnace return line back flameless combustion
pressure
feedwater heater drain distillate pump air ejector condenser

pump drain pump
fouled shell-and-tube improper superheat discharge relief valve
condenser adjustment on the low leaking back to the
side suction side
firing pressure mean effective mean height of

pressure diagram
clearance
external corrosion chemical feed pipe excess lifting of safety
penetrating the leaking valves
desuperheater tube
walls
condensate
reduce the amount of scrape excess lube oil all of the above
lube oil burned in the from the liner on the
combustion chamber down stroke

to unload discharge equalize pressure to rotect compressor

pressure to liquid line the crankcase from overload


water mixture
burner root valve oil micrometer valve fuel oil back pressure
Fouled nozzle ring of Turbocharger none of the above

the turbocharger tachometer damaged
governor governor
opening

condenser receiver expansion valve outlet

engine
straining pumping atomization

at low load
wearing ring stuffing lantern ring

bubbles below the
water surface
reduce the feed water secure the feed water open the surface blow
flow to the boiler flow to the boiler line
too much excess air dirty generating tubes fouled economizer

tubes
compressor discharge compressor discharge condenser discharge

temperature pressure temperature
the amount of heat the temperature the conductivity of the

available in the heat difference between hot heat transfer
source and cold regions mechanism

simultaneously
gland clears the 10% to compress the retightened until they
stuffing box packing are only finger tight
The compressor will The solenoid valve will The automatic defrost
start. open. timer will activate.
inspect and clean lift the safety valves by blow down the water
burner oil solenoid hand gauge glass
valves


pressure pressure
An excessively tight A loose belt will slip on All of the above.

belt will overload the the motor pulley and
bearings. wear rapidly.
Servomotor action Flyweight centrifugal Relay motion

force
Heat transfer surfaces Impure distillate is Shell vapor pressure

are being layered with being produced. is constantly
scale. decreasing.

a given area of the
tube sheet.
pressure had been
exceeded
To detect and prevent As a safety precaution As a safety precaution
oil from getting in the to prevent oil leaks to prevent oil leaks
boiler water. from these coils. into the bilges.
pump is not primed seal ring is improperly impeller is flooded

located
low exhaust back floating exhaust valves excessive cranking
pressure speed
explosion
increase in the amount decrease in the increase in the amount

of feed treatment amount of feed of time necessary for
chemicals contained in treatment required for priming that boiler
that boiler proper water chemistry
of that boiler


pump
temperature of air in temperature of temperature of

space machinery compressed gas
high coolant insufficient fuel a clogged air cleaner

temperature
prevent precipitation of retard heat transfer prevent oxygen

sludge corrosion

cool the superheater preheat the feedwater remove soot from the
firesides
high coolant pressure leaking fuel injector cracked cylinder head
or liner
to each engine
properly lubricated prevented from prevented from
compressing rotating during engine
operation
throttle suction line open priming line throttle the discharge

valve
oil entrained in the less than a full charge ice crystals forming in
refrigerant of refrigerant in the the refrigerant
system
jammed suction valve tripped overload relay broken discharge
unloader
a clogged air filter worn cylinder liners all of the above
the reduction gear the turbine bearings emergency lubrication

bearings will will immediately fail can be supplied
immediately fail through the use of the
hand pump

throttle open the drain drain line valve, valve to rapidly heat
570 gpm 122 gpm 488 gpm
469 gpm 170 gpm 682 gpm
decreased heat erosion of tubes and loss of ductility in

transfer capabilities drums boiler tubes

flow of oil through the return line back flameless combustion
burner pressure
Chiller Economizer Evaporator
be blue be light green show bubbles
precipitating chemically adjusting eliminating bacterium

nondecomposed the sewage pH to 7.0 coli from the sewage
waste in a collection
tank
clearance
desuperheater tube
walls
condensate
combustion chamber downstroke

alkalinity chloride content hardness
separate refrigerant remove decrease the total

from oil noncondensable amount of refrigerant
gases from the in the system
refrigeration system

water mixture
snap ring woodruff key thrust washer

governor governor
fuel oil supply steam atomization shape of the atomized
pressure temperature fuel cone
first stage condenser feedwater heater flash chamber
flash point burning temperature fire point
maximum pressure in quantity of the fuel to duration of the

the engine cylinders be injected injection delay period
during injection
condensation evaporation dissolution
act in conjunction with assist in maintaining eliminate radial thrust

gland seal steam to radial clearances caused by the
balance turbine thrust pressure increases in
the turbine stages
forced draft blowers control air regulator all of the above
is due to the steam is due to a rapid indicates a high

bubbles below the change of steam chloride concentration
surface occupying a temperature during in the boiler water
larger volume maneuvering
operations
reduce the feedwater secure the feedwater open the surface blow
Lubricate the lantern Tightening the gland in Operating the pump

ring with cylinder oil all the way and then slowly and applying oil
before installing new backing it off slightly. freely to the shaft until
turns of packing. the packing is properly
seated.
tubes
Lubrication Flushing All of the above
superheating overflowing recycling
main condenser boiler drum atmospheric drain tank


simultaneously
Insure that the water Insure that the water is Leave some
and refrigerant drained or continually refrigerant in the
separator is circulating to avoid system to prevent the
functioning properly. freeze-up. water from
contaminating the
refrigerant if there is a
leak.
loosened until the tightened to compress loosened until they are

gland clears the the packing only finger tight
stuffing box
Lift the relief valves by Inspect and clean all Inspect for oil and
hand. solenoid valves. water leaks.

Flinger rings Shaft sleeve Clipper seals
atmosphere relief rupture disk vacuum beaker

valve
It removes free It aids in maintaining All of the above.

oxygen from the boiler the pH of the boiler
without significantly water within the
increasing total prescribed limits.
dissolved solid
content.

force

scale. decreasing.
It is stationary and the It is turned by the base It is held in position by

shoes turn with the ring of the bearing. the bearing base ring.
shaft.
allow vacuum to be allow vacuum to be aid in maintaining the
drawn from the first drawn from the difference in absolute
stage shell to the second stage shell to pressure between the
second stage shell the first stage shell second stage shell
and the salt water feed
heater

Throttle in on the Replace the lantern Throttle in on the

discharge valve. rings. suction valve.

pressure speed
explosion

of that boiler


pump
lower torque but higher torque and lower torque and lower
higher brake higher brake brake horsepower
horsepower horsepower
space compressed gas machinery

temperature
prevent precipitation of retard heat transfer prevent oxygen

sludge corrosion

cool the superheater preheat the feedwater remove soot from the
firesides
or liner
a roots-type blower exhaust ports or the after cooler and

valves directed to the stack
operation
throttle the suction line open priming line throttle the discharge
valve
react violently with the cause toxic gases to solidify the refrigerant
solid drying agent form in the refrigerated oil in the compressor
space crankcase
jammed suction valve tripped overload relay broken discharge

unloader
a clogged air filter worn cylinder liners any of the above

hand pump
227 gpm 491 gpm 113 gpm
103 gpm 207 gpm 141 gpm


pressure
chiller Economizer Evaporator
be blue be light green show bubbles

nondecomposed the sewage pH to 7.0 coli from the sewage
waste in a collection
tank
the diesel fuel used mechanical rigidity in a decrease in the fuel
having a high viscosity the lube pump pump delivery
mechanism pressure
desuperheater tube
walls
eliminates creep reduces condensate prevents steam
problems in the depression with low turbulence in the
exhaust trunk during seawater temperature exhaust trunk due to
maneuvering steam laning
combustion chamber downstroke
operation within the excessive purifier excessive oil viscosity

explosive range of the operating pressures
fuel
separate refrigerant remove decrease the total

from oil noncondensable amount of refrigerant
gases from the in the system
refrigeration system
Grinding or machining Blown free by opening Accumulating test
the valve with hand-
relieving gear
cold start a boiler with meet minimum boiler provide the best fuel
diesel oil steam demands economy
snap ring woodruff key thrust washer
calorimeter dynamometer tachometer

vaporize, with the vaporize, with the boil, allowing steam
unflashed water remaining water at a bubbles to rise
equalizing to the temperature greater through the brine at
saturation conditions than it entered the the bottom of the flash
existing in the flash flash chamber chamber
chamber
flash point burning temperature fire point

during injection
quick opening main air pilot air start check individual cam for
valve valve each pilot valve

the turbine stages

operations
reduce the feedwater secure the feedwater open the surface blow
Lubricate the lantern Tightening the gland in Operating the pump

ring with cylinder oil all the way and then slowly and applying oil
before installing new backing it off slightly. freely to the shaft until
turns of packing. the packing is properly
seated.
tubes
Lubrication Flushing All of the above

A suitable gasket for The scavenging space The required
the interface of both is to be permanently equipment for a
manifolds is necessary connected to an crosshead type engine
to prevent recirculation approved fire is totally dependent
of scavenging gases, extinguishing system, upon manufacturers
while additionally entirely separate from ability to placate
minimizing exhaust the fire extinguishing market demands.
gas leakage. system of the engine
room.
between condenser between king valve between solenoid

and condenser and evaporator valve and drier
Lube oil level Lube oil contaminated Lube oil level

decreases with fresh water increases
coolant
the resulting reactive an increase in steam steam pressure

force created by the velocity through an transmitted through a
rapid expansion of adjustable orifice ring pipe connected to the
escaping steam superheater outlet
Insure that the water Insure that the water is Leave some
and refrigerant drained or continually refrigerant in the
separator is circulating to avoid system to prevent the
functioning properly. freeze-up. water from
contaminating the
refrigerant if there is a
leak.
moving the automatic moving the receiving varying the angle of a

differential valve telemotor which tilting box eccentricity
regulates the two-way of a floating ring
valve
Excessive ring Over lubrication All of the above.
temperatures
Lower than normal Delayed fuel injection All of the above are
compression correct.
finger rings mechanical seals shaft sleeves
Increasing ring tension Machining the ring Provide a minimum

as high as possible. from extra soft gap clearance under
nonferrous alloys. cold conditions to
prevent ring
expansion.
dissolved solid
content.

force
seawater feed a leak in the first stage a cracked distillate

temperature below demister pump vent line
165°F
shaft.
allow vacuum to be allow vacuum to be aid in maintaining the
drawn from the first drawn from the difference in absolute
stage shell to the second stage shell to pressure between the
second stage shell the first stage shell second stage shell
and the salt water feed
heater

Throttle in on the Replace the lantern Throttle in on the

discharge valve. rings. suction valve.

pressure speed
automatic burner uncontrolled firing automatic restart
shutdown

of that boiler
prevent overheating of maintain a constantly impart a swirling

the air register when high fuel temperature motion in the oil spray
secured for efficient
combustion
dirty fuel nozzle grounded high tension faulty ignition cable
lead connector
butterfly valve loop seal adjustable controller
lower torque but higher torque and lower torque and lower
higher brake higher brake brake horsepower
horsepower horsepower
space machinery compressed gas
an increased pressure an increase in a decrease in
drop across the blades pressure in the pressure in the
following stage following stage
105.3 r.p.m. 114.5 r.p.m. 117.2 r.p.m.

temperature
prevent precipitation of decrease heat transfer precipitate dissolved

sludge oxygen
little or no valve excessive valve collapsed or stacked
clearance clearance valve springs
a single pressure a low velocity steam two or more simple
stage with two or more jet from a nozzle impulse stages
velocity stages
II only Both I and II Neither I or II

or liner
a roots-type blower exhaust ports or the aftercooler and

operation
Every 4000 hours According to Every time they are

manufacturer's shutdown
instructions
react violently with the cause toxic gases to solidify the refrigerant
solid drying agent form in the refrigerated oil in the compressor
space crankcase
fuel injectors fuel pump engine governor

hand pump
Globe valve Gate valve Needle valve
227 gpm 491 gpm 113 gpm
103 gpm 207 gpm 141 gpm


burner pressure
first stage distilling second stage flash air ejector condenser

condenser chamber
jacket fresh water zinc anodes installed all of the above

pressure should in the heads should
always be greater than always be painted
the sea water
pressure.
nondecomposed water the sewage pH to 7.0 coli from the sewage
in a collection tank
a decrease in the air a decrease in the flexibility of high

temperature compression pressure pressure fuel lines
heat removed to melt haet removed to heat removed to

ice change temperature of change state of
a substance substance
decrease contact increase contact permit excess oil to
pressure between ring pressure between ring drain back to the sump
and cylinder wall and cylinder wall
fuel
non-vented plunger two-stage centrifugal

positive displacement
rotary
Grinding or machining Blown free by opening Accumulating test
the valve with hand-
relieving gear
throttling the reducing condenser any of the above

compressor suction water flow methods
sea water expansion thermostatic jacket water cooler

tank expansion valve accumulator

vaporize, with the vaporize, with the boil, allowing steam

unflashed water remaining water at a bubbles to rise
equalizing to the temperature greater through the brine at
saturation conditions than it entered the the bottom of the flash
existing in the flash flash chamber chamber
chamber
soft copper gasket precision ground flexible metallic seal

flange joint ring

during injection

the turbine stages

operations
day week month
Opened until the Close until the motor Opened until the
motor is connected is connected across motor is connected
across the line at full the line at full voltage across the line at full
voltage and current and current drawn is voltage and current
drawn is up to full load up to full load current drawn is up to full load
current current
by varying the by regulating the water by replacing the

combustion air supply temperature burners nozzles
lantern rings water flingers water seals

room.
between the king between the between the dehyrator

valve and expansion compressor discharge and expansion valve
valve and the condenser

coolant
filtered strained changed
have no bends in it contains a strainer- be above the level of

dryer the compressors
moving the automatic moving the receiving varying the
pressure differential telemotor which eccentricity of a
valve regulates the two-way floating ring or angle
valve of a tilting box
Excessive ring Over lubrication Any of the above
temperature
finger rings mechanical seals shaft sleeves

prevent ring
expansion.
dissolved solid
content.
Clean off oxidation Remove excess Heat shrink insulating

from the surface of the lengths of the sensing material around the
suction line and bulb capillary tube device once the bulb
sensing bulb with fine from the device to has been properly
abrasive cloth. increase sensitivity. secured.
seawater feed a leak in the first stage a cracked distillate

temperature below demister pump vent line
165°F
shaft.
dump the evaporator secure the evaporator raise the tripping point
to the bilge until the feedwater at the salinity
temperature can be indicating panel for the
raised to 165°F or three-way valve
more
To prevent further To allow more rapid To allow continued

steam generation. furnace cooling. steam generation.
closed down on the partially closed down fully opened the

feedwater valve due to on the feedwater valve feedwater valve due to
the decrease in steam due to the effect of the increase in steam
flow demand swell flow
helical grooved self adjusting packing a liquid seal line

wearing rings
slight alkalinity excessive alkalinity excessive acidity

shutdown
oil in the drain sputtering and hissing an intense white

inspection tank furnace fires furnace flame
combustion
lead connector
air-bound fuel system improper spark change in viscosity
maintaining low boiler giving the boiler maintaining a normal

water pH frequent surface blows level of scavenging
agents
an increased pressure decrease in rotor increase in rotor

drop across the blades torque vibration
105.3 r.p.m. 114.5 r.p.m. 117.2 r.p.m.
water in the fuel incomplete burning of lube oil

combustion
dichlorodifluoromethan carbon tetachlotide carbon tetachlotide
e
velocity stages
using zinc plates in the chemically treating the decreasing the volume
waterboxes condensate formed in of water in the system
the hotwell
a roots-type blower exhaust ports or the aftercooler and

lubricated properly prevented from cooler than the
during engine rotating during engine surrounding cylinder
operation operation liner
water in the fuel high compression starting valve stuck
temperature open
instructions
decrease lube oil apply emergency flood the bearing with
pressure to the cooling water a higher viscosity oil to
bearing externally to the provide emergency
bearing lubrication and cooling
stuck fuel injectors air bound fuel pump low oil level in the
engine governor
increase the feed start the emergency secure the fires to

water supply to feed water injector to minimize damage to
maintain the water restore the normal the boiler tubes
level water level
Globe valve Gate valve Needle valve
560 gpm 151 gpm 603 gpm

an overheated air continuous operation zero air pressure in
supply pipe to the of the starting air the air starting system
cylinder head compressor

pressure
first stage distilling second stage flash air ejector condenser

condenser chamber

the sea water
pressure.
breaking up of solid decomposing of waste eliminating bacteria
matter into fine particle in a tank from the sewage

mechanism pressure
increased power low compression high exhaust
pressure temperature
fuel
two-stage centrifugal explosion proof gear non-vented plunger

pumps pumps pumps
low pressure turbine condensing condenser vacuum

exhaust temperature temperature in the
condenser
a metering helix inside varying the physical varying the clearance
the pump length of the plunger between the injector
stroke cam and the injector
rocker arm
increased suction reduced slippage increased slippage
pressure

on top dead center on the power stroke at bottom dead center
vaporation absorption liquid

flange joint ring
superheater outlet surface area of the radiant heat transfer in

temperature third stage heater the furnace
securing the boiler and increasing the pH reducing the

giving it a bottom blow phosphate level
minimize water eliminate axial thrust eliminate cavitation

turbulence
the cooling water correct timing and accurate metering and
temperature proper seating the exhaust
temperature
is due to the steam results in a rapid indicates a high
surface occupying a temperature in the boiler water
smaller volume
day week month
opened until the motor closed until the motor opened until the motor
is connected across is connected across is connected across
the line at full voltage the line at full voltage the line at full voltage
and current drawn is and current drawn is and current drawn is
below full load current below full load current up to full load current
dry saturated gas wet saturated gas superheated vapor
lantern rings water flingers water seals

room.
lower leveling plates dowel disk tilting plates

coolant
entering the cylinder entering the water becoming lodged

jacket under the intake
valves
moving the automatic moving the receiving varying the

pressure differential telemotor which eccentricity of a
valve regulates the two-way floating ring or angle
valve of a tilting box
Trip the master Increase the feed Repair the feedwater
solenoid. pump speed. regulator.
Hot spots will develop. Fuel oil viscosity will An increase in trapped
increased. deposits of scale and
dirt.
Springs Steam pressure Oil pressure

prevent ring
expansion.
Dehydrators are Dehydrators are used Dehydrators are used
usually installed in the when pumping down when purging the
liquid line. the system. system.
Clean off oxidation Remove excess Heat shrink insulating
from the surface of the lengths of the sensing material around the
suction line and bulb capillary tube device once the bulb
sensing bulb with fine from the device to has been properly
abrasive cloth. increase sensitivity. secured.
Leaky valve cage Burned exhaust valves All of the above
Transmits propeller Keeps spring bearing Prevents main

thrust to the hull in line reduction gear axial
movement
dump the evaporator secure the evaporator raise the tripping point
to the bilge until the feedwater at the salinity
temperature can be indicating panel for the
raised to 165°F or three-way valve
more

closed down on the partially closed down fully opened the

feedwater valve due to on the feedwater valve feedwater valve due to
the decrease in steam due to the effect of the increase in steam
flow demand swell flow
helical grooved self adjusting packing a liquid seal line

wearing rings

shutdown

combustion
Hunting as indicated Expansion valves are Ice is the sole cause
by fluctuations of the designed to pass of this and will soon
discharge pressure. small foreign particles melt due to superheat;
so no adverse no adverse condition
condition will occur. will occur.
maintaining low boiler giving the boiler testing boiler water for
water pH frequent surface blows excess scavenging
agents

Water temperature Water temperature Water temperature
outlet temperature will outlet temperature will outlet temperature will
decrease and the lube increase and the lube increase and the lube
oil temperature will oil temperature will oil temperature will
increase. decrease. increase.
combustion
CF4 CCL2F2 CCL3F
velocity stages
the hotwell
masked intake valves air cells scavenging air
decrease the power allow isothermal allow the compressed

required for compression of the air air volume to remain
compression charge constant
temperature open
instructions
develop its rated absorb full engine produce the same
power at a lower torque ata lower torque at a lower
speed spedd engine power
mechanical seals lantern rings wearing rings
increase the feedwater start the emergency secure the fires to

supply to maintain the feedwater injector to minimize damage to
water level restore the normal the boiler tubes
water level
assume the larger have poor sensitivity have poor power
share of the load characteristics response
560 gpm 151 gpm 603 gpm


burner pressure
higher temperature lower temperature and lower temperature and

and lower absolute higher absolute lower absolute
the sea water
pressure.
breaking up of solid decomposing of waste eliminating bacteria
matter into fine particle in a tank from the sewage


magnetic strainers centrifugal strainers cestus strainers

piston cylinder liner crank cheek
two-stage centrifugal explosion proof gear nonvented plunger

pumps pumps pumps

condenser
Thermionic state Thermal equilibrium Thermal temperature

rocker arm
increased suction reduced slippage increased slippage
pressure
sensible heat of heat of compression all of the above

condensation

flange joint ring

high pressure vapor low pressure liquid low pressure vapor

minimize water eliminate axial thrust eliminate cavitation

turbulence
temperature
solids from lube oil acid contaminants oil from its additives
from oil
day week month
opened until the motor closed until the motor opened until the motor
is connected across is connected across is connected across
the line at full voltage the line at full voltage the line at full voltage
and current drawn is and current drawn is and current drawn is
below full load current below full load current up to full load current
dry saturated gas wet saturated gas superheated vapor
pressure filters paper edge filters centrifuging

Rapid increase in Rapid increase in Rapid increase in
pressure with constant pressure and volume and decrease
temperature. temperature. in pressure.
plunger spring oil pressure rocker arm

valves
check the rams for check for excessive oil drain water from
over heating leakage from the rams telemotor cylinders
each watch
Trip the master Increase the feed Repair the feedwater
dirt.
Dirty lubricating oil Minimal cylinder liner Insufficient ring groove
wear clearance
The cetane number is Ignition lag is reduced The cetane number is

an indication of the with fuels having a of little significance in
fuel's viscosity. high cetane number. the combustion
process.
Dehydrators are Dehydrators are used Dehydrators are used
usually installed in the when pumping down when purging the
liquid line. the system. system.
The pointer associated It can be utilized in It can indicate
with the pyrometer exhaust manifolds and temperature at a
scale can be made to heat exchangers distant point from the
also measure engine interchangeably. source of heat.
RPM.

Independent remote After installation in the The arrangement of
control of pitch is to be vessel, the complete piping is to be such
provided at or near the piping system is to be that a single failure in
oil distribution box. subjected to a one part of the piping
Tests of its operation hydrostatic test equal or pump unit will not
are to be performed in to 1.25 times the impair the integrity of
the presence of the design pressure. the remaining parts of
Surveyor. the system.
dump the distillate to secure the evaporator lower the feedwater

the bilge until the feedwater trip point temperature
temperature can be at the indicating panel
raised to 165°F or for the three-way
more dump valve

closed down on the partially closed down fully opened the feed
feed water valve due on the feed water water valve due to the
to the decrease in valve due to the effect increase in steam flow
steam flow demand of swell

rating of 100%
vacuum in the moisture content in the specific volume of the

condenser steam at the LP end of steam in the low
the turbine pressure end of the
turbine
several rows of two or more stages of two or more rows of
moving blades velocity compounding nozzles in which no
attached to pressure drop exists
diaphragms
Hunting as indicated Expansion valves are Ice is the sole cause
by fluctuations of the designed to pass of this and will soon
discharge pressure. small foreign particles melt due to superheat;
so no adverse no adverse condition
condition will occur. will occur.

maintaining low boiler giving the boiler testing boiler water for
water pH frequent surface blows excess scavenging
agents

Water temperature Water temperature Water temperature

outlet temperature will outlet temperature will outlet temperature will
decrease and the lube increase and the lube increase and the lube
oil temperature will oil temperature will oil temperature will
increase. decrease. increase.
combustion
failure to seat the insufficient lubrication packing ring rotation
packing rings of the packing
using a special fuel increasing the starting heating the jacket

having a high ignition air supply water
temperature
a single pressure a low velocity steam one or more nozzles
stage with two or more jet with one row of
velocity stages rotating blades
II only Both I and II Niether I or II
the hotwell

pressure
decrease the power allow isothermal allow the compressed

required for compression of the air air volume to remain
compression charge constant

temperature open
At least once each At least once a year At each biennial
voyage inspection
securing the fires, feed increasing the feed speeding up the
stops, and leaving the water supply to keep forced draft fans to
boiler cut on the line the boiler cool blow steam up the
stack
mechanical seals lantern rings wearing rings
increase the feedwater start the emergency secure the fires to

supply to maintain the feedwater injector to minimize damage to
water level restore the normal the boiler tubes
water level
165 gpm 330 gpm 407 gpm
28 gpm 19 gpm 7 gpm

pump suction gravity tank discharge gravity tank overflow
higher temperature lower temperature and lower temperature and

and lower absolute higher absolute lower absolute
Continuous operation Zero air pressure in Overheated starting
of the starting air the air starting system. air pipe to the cylinder
compressor. head.
insure equal cooling of prevent excessive remove the excessive
the main turbine condensate amount of
bearings depression noncondensable
vapors which
accumulated during
maneuvering
operations

mechanism pressure
acide solution salt solution kerosene solution
Type III technician Type I or Universal All of the above

technician
two-stage centrifugal explosion proof gear nonvented plunger
pumps pumps pumps

condenser
electric starting motor direct air admission vane type air motors

rocker arm
2.0 hours 2.5 hours 3.0 hours
soot corrosion excess alkalinity excess hydrazine

sensible heat of heat of compression all of the above

condensation

flange joint ring

high pressure vapor low pressure liquid low pressure vapor

remove explosive evaporate provide sufficient air in

vapors from the accumulated the furnace to allow
furnace unburned fuel oil ignition of the fuel

temperature
from oil
salt contamination water hardness chlorine contamination
The propeller shaft The engine order The speed of the

must be stopped and telegraph must be on astern turbine must be
held stationary until 'stop'. reduced.
the clutch is engaged.
density of the pH of the feedwater speed of the main

feedwater feed pump
pressure flow inside all of these uneven flow of steam

steam pipe

valves
overheating leakage from rams telemotor cylinders
each watch
Trip the master Increase the feed Repair the feed water
dirt.
Defective oil cooler Excessive lube oil Overfilled lube oil
core. pressure. system.
Dark brown Light brown haze Dazzling white
The valve must be The valve will The valve will

manually reset to the automatically reopen automatically close if
open position prior to from a low water boiler pressure drops
relighting burners after shutdown once water 20% below normal
a safety shutdown. level is restored. working pressure
Wire-impregnated High temperature Wire-impregnated

sheet plastic neoprene rubber
Independent remote After installation in the The arrangement of

control of pitch is to be vessel, the complete piping is to be such
provided at or near the piping system is to be that a single failure in
oil distribution box. subjected to a one part of the piping
Tests of its operation hydrostatic test equal or pump unit will not
are to be performed in to 1.25 times the impair the integrity of
the presence of the design pressure. the remaining parts of
Surveyor. the system.
dump the distillate to secure the evaporator lower the feedwater
the bilge until the feedwater trip point temperature
temperature can be at the indicating panel
raised to 165°F or for the three-way
more dump valve
The chromium Chromium eliminates Pores in the plating

strengthens the liners the need for oil aid in maintaining the
in the way of the scraper rings. lube oil film.
scavenging air ports.
10, 000 9, 596.23 11, 231.10

rating of 100%
2.4 ft/sec. 3.4 ft/sec. 5.2 ft/sec.

turbine
observing oil on the the presence of fuel oil the sputtering of
contaminated in the inspection tank burners in the boilers
evaporator steam coils

diaphragms
immediate decrease in immediate drop in inability to maintain
superheater outlet boiler water level required boiler water
temperature chemistry
The air intake filter is The exhaust back The fuel pump rack
missing. pressure is too high. setting is too far in.
Absolute pressure will Absolute pressure will Absolute pressure and

decrease and hotwell increase and hotwell hotwell temperature
temperature will temperature will will decrease.
increase. decrease.
rotor position a deep flexible I beam pivoted-shoe type
indicators support thrust bearings

low CO2, no O2, and high CO, high CO2, high O2, low CO, and
high CO and no O2 low CO2
failure to seat the insufficient lubrication packing ring rotation

packing rings of the packing

temperature
overload pressure operating pressure output pressure
shutting off the fuel increasing the engine over speeding the
supply back pressure engine
distortion of the rotor excessive strain on seizure of the main

shaft the quill shaft flexible bearing
coupling
a variable maximum pivot less centrifugal a proportional action
fuel stop fly balls compensation
mechanism
At least once each At least once a year. At each biennial
voyage. inspection.
securing the fires, feed increasing the speeding up the
stops, and leaving the feedwater supply to forced draft fans to
boiler cut on the line keep the boiler cool blow steam up the
stack
purifier will act as a oil will be lost through oil solids will be
clarifier at the the water discharge deposited only at the
discharge ring ports intermediate top disk
maintain the water restore normal water the boiler tube
level level
165 gpm 330 gpm 407 gpm
28 gpm 19 gpm 7 gpm
vibration noise level All of the above are

individually correct
gravity tank overflow pump suction line gravity tank discharge

line line
distiller feedwater first and second stage first and second stage

compressor. head.
the main turbine condensate amount of
bearings depression noncondensable
vapors which
accumulated during
maneuvering
operations

lower than normal higher than normal higher than normal

cylinder pressure and cylinder pressure and cylinder pressure and
high exhaust low exhaust high exhaust
increase the heat prevent acid attack on practically eliminate

transfer rate the boiler tubes boiler sludge formation
Type III technician Type I or Universal All of the above

technician
a leak in a gasket on the suction valve in the pump being
the suction side of the the wide open position installed too close to
pump the suction tank
metal oxides in the dissolved oxygen in accumulations of

waterside the waterside phosphates in the feed
water
a metering helix varying the length of varying the clearance

the plunger stroke between the injector
cam and the injector
rocker arm
2.0 hours 2.5 hours 3.0 hours
low water level priming steam binding of the

feed water regulating
valve sensing line
from the top of the
steam drum
aftercoolers compressor water all of the above

jackets
flange joint ring
minimum net positive maximum condensate desuperheater outlet

suction head required pump discharge temperature
by the main feed pressure
pump
specific gravity water content all of the above
allow the refrigerant to increase the minimize the

enter the throttling refrigerating effect by temperature drop of
device in a saturated increasing the amount the liquid as it passes
condition of flash gas through the solenoid
valve to the outlet side

diameter of the feather diameter of the inlet diameter of the

opening huddling chamber
from oil

density of the pH of the feedwater speed of the main

feedwater feed pump
Sprayer plate requires Sprayer plate orifice Sprayer plate requires

a size 20 tip. was made with a size a minimum of 20 psi
32 drill. fuel pressure.

Plastic fire clay High temperature Baffle mix

castable refractory
economizer outlet empty all oil drip pans boiler water level
temperature
overheating leakage from rams telemotor cylinders
each watch
high temperature and low temperature and a low temperature and a
a low viscosity high viscosity low viscosity
Excessive deaeration Low back pressure in Low water level

of the feed water. the auxiliary exhaust continually maintained
line. in the DC heater.

Leaking suction valve Failure of the unloader Compressor starting

system without load

Wire-impregnated High temperature Wire-impregnated

sheet plastic neoprene rubber
Open all air space Open all indicator All of the above.
drain cocks. valves.
priming pump is should be started with should be started with

required to flood the the discharge valve discharge valve
impeller suction closed opened
The registers will open The fuel oil valve and The steam flow will be
fully. air damper will open automatically
wider. regulated.

350.113 liters per hour 300.235 liters per hour 360.123 liters per hour
observation cover purifier is vibrating trapped water is

clamp needs badly discharged from the
tightening overflow line
over speed trip over speed governor load limit governor
68.235 75.213 78.562
increased inability to maintain inability to maintain

concentration of control of boiler water proper boiler water pH
dissolved oxygen in suspended solids or phosphate levels
boiler water

diaphragms
increase. decrease.


system secondary air and moisture to rupture disk to rupture

refrigerant to freeze enter the reciever
temperature
shutting off the fuel increasing the engine overspeeding the


pressure

coupling
a variable maximum pivotless centrifugal a proportional action
fuel stop flyballs compensation
mechanism
At least once each At least once a year. At each biennial
voyage. inspection.
securing the fires, feed increasing the speeding up the
stops, and leaving the feedwater supply to forced draft fans to
boiler cut on the line keep the boiler cool blow steam up the
stack
water in the cylinder the driven component sea suction valve is
is seized closed
maintain the water restore normal water the boiler tube
level level
suction pressure expansion valves of oil levels in both
gauges of both both evaporator coils compressor
compressors crankcases
increased feed water fuel pump failure combustion control

consumption system failure

line line
distiller feedwater first and second stage first and second stage

compressor. head.
the main turbine condensate amount of non-
bearings depression condensable vapors
which accumulated
during maneuvering
operations
setting of the pump compressibility of the position of the needle

plunger fuel valve
steel cast-iron ferrous oxide

faulty combustion in sluggish piston ring excessive piston

that cylinder action cooling
a leak in a gasket on the suction valve in the pump being

the suction side of the the wide open position installed too close to
pump the suction tank

waterside the waterside phosphates in the
feedwater
rocker arm
suction pressure torque rating rotor clearances

feedwater regulating
valve sensing line
from the top of the
steam drum
aftercoolers compressor water all of the above

jackets
flange joint ring

by the main feedpump pressure
vertical water leg pressure head to the pressure gauge

feed water pump reading in feet of
suction water
allow the refrigerant to increase the minimize the
enter the throttling refrigerating effect by temperature drop of
device in a saturated increasing the amount the liquid as it passes
condition of flash gas through the solenoid
valve to the outlet side


maintaining the timing fuel injection to distributing the fuel to

metering adjustment obtain maximum all parts of the
for a reasonable power and good fuel combustion chamber
period under all load economy for proper combustion
conditions

density of the feed pH of the feed water speed of the main

water feed pump
sputtering of the fires panting of the casing dense white smoke

being observed in the
periscope
raise the pressure in cool the refrigerant add HCFC-22 to the

the system above system
atmospheric
II only Either I or II Neither I nor II
always keep the work over a linoleum- all of the above

plunger and barrel as type surface
a matched set
temperature
increase the rotary decrease the back decrease the supply

cup speed pressure regulating steam control valve
valve opening opening

Colder than normal Frosting of the Weeping of the purge

solenoid valve evaporator valve

Leaking suction Compressor starting Compressor starting


Unit injector Air injection Hydraulic governing
priming pump is should be started with should be started with

required to flood the the discharge valve discharge valve
impeller suction closed opened
wider. regulated.

main engines are the lube oil service main engines are
secured and the pumps are secured turning at normal sea
turning gear is speed
engaged
overspeed trip overspeed governor load limit governor
changing directions of decreasing the accelerating the

exhaust gas flow temperature of the exhaust gas through a
exhaust gases reduced size orifice

boiler water
compressor to hunt formation of flash gas expansion valve to

in the liquid line freeze open

increase. decrease.

overcooling of the low firing pressure excessive lube oil

nozzle temperature
rotating rings gas pressure behind passage of hot gases

the ring
system secondary air and moisture to rupture disk to rupture
refrigerant to freeze enter the reciever
increased moisture increased drag of higher compression
content of inlet air in pistons and bearings pressures reached
cold weather due to increased oil due to smaller
viscosity clearances existing in
the engine during cold
weather
shutting off the fuel increasing the engine overspeeding the


coupling
a variable maximum pivotless centrifugal a proportional action
fuel stop flyballs compensation
mechanism
every four years every ten years only when considered
necessary
fires will always be water level will drop fires will hiss and
extinguished rapidly sputter
is seized closed
water condensed in fuel dilution of the lube air in the fuel system
the cylinders oil

gauges of both both evaporator coils compressor
compressors crankcases

increased feedwater fuel pump failure combustion control
ignition delay compression ignition turbulence lag

line line
Feedwater heater Distillate pump Air ejector condenser

drain pump drain pump
compression pressure ring expansion from combustion gas

acting beneath the the heat of combustion pressure acting behind
ring the ring
notify the C/E and notify the bridge just continue running
stopped of slow down the engine
engine
plunger fuel valve

cylinder head valve cover engine frame

too much air low fuel pressure too little air

waterside the waterside phosphates in the
feedwater
spring force air pressure on top of air pressure on the
the valve differential bottom of the valve
piston differential piston
rocker arm
suction pressure torque rating rotor clearances
Hydrazine Greases Inosotol

feedwater regulating
valve sensing line
from the top of the
steam drum
latent heat total heat residual heat
stops the compressor stops the flow of the stops the compressor
when there is no refrigerant when the when there is
refrigerant running to condenser insufficient cooling
the evaporator temperature is too low water

by the main feedpump pressure

feedwater pump reading in feet of
suction water
direct the force draft protect the inner prevent slag
into the space casing and reduce accumulation on the
between the inner and heat loss corbels
outer casings, to
maintain a pressure
seal
light refraction in the etching of the glass leakage from the glass
glass

conditions
nitrogen content chloride content dissolved CO2

the centerline is above the stem points the stem is horizontal
the suction pipe upward at right angles or points downward
centerline to the pipe below the pipe
600 psi auxiliary 150 psi auxiliary Auxiliary exhaust

steam steam steam

periscope
raise the pressure in cool the refrigerant add HCFC-22 to the

the system above system
atmospheric
II only Either I or II Neither I nor II

a matched set
empty all oil drip pans prepare to blow tubes check port and
starboard settling tank
levels

Colder than normal Frosting of the Weeping of the purge

solenoid valve evaporator valve
Dirty lube oil strainer Low lube oil pressure High lube oil
temperature
Leaking suction valve Failure of the unloader Compressor starting

system without load
Control the amount of Complete the Finely divide the fuel

secondary combustion vaporization of the fuel particles into a cone-
air. for combustion. shaped spray.
The regulator The inner tube of the The outer tube of the
maintains constant generator is open to generator transfers
water level throughout the steam and water in heat to the inner tube
all boiler load ranges. the steam drum. of the closed system.
A pressure lower than The same pressure as The pressure at which

boiler operating the boiler operating a boiler is operated
pressure. pressure at full power during overload
capacity. conditions.
wider. regulated.
Poor heat transfer due The metal of the tube Hydroxyl ions liberated
to scale deposits interior is eaten away by the scaling process
overheats tubes. by scale. form acid in the boiler
water.
main engines are the lube oil gravity main engines are
secured and the tanks are being turning at normal sea
turning gear is drained speed
engaged
overspeed trip overspeed governor load limit governor


boiler water
compressor to hunt formation of flash gas expansion valve to

in the liquid line freeze open
the same as engine twice engine speed four times engine
speed speed
produce the proper atomize the fuel all of the above

fuel oil pressure
rotation of the starting the flywheel applying accumulator pressure
cam torque to the starter
motor drive pinion
engineer's assistance- remote vital system all of the above
needed alarm alarm

nozzle temperature

volume will remain the volume will specific volume will
fitted with gate valves coated with coal tar fitted so as to not
at the bilge manifolds epoxy, or similar allow for expansion
corrosion resistant
substance
blocking of heating seizure of fuel pumps automatic shut off
medium
deliver cooled air to all prevent air from being eliminate all noxious
areas of the cooled below the dew odors in the
compartment point compartment
prevent icing of the reduce compressor prevent liquid slugging

expansion valve discharge line in the suction line
sweating
step-down voltage require a will carry a 100%

transformers current/voltage overload for a brief
regulator for proper period
operation
pressure
overhung turbine self-aligning shell self-oiling sleeve

wheel
excessive speed insufficient speed governor over-control
droop droop
10 minutes 60 minutes 35 minutes
is seized closed
will begin to lose its will discharge oil to the bowl will rotate at a
water seal main sump as dirty as lower speed
the input
the cylinders oil

gauges both both evaporator coils compressors
compressor crankcases
28 gpm 19 gpm 7 gpm
increased feedwater fuel pump failure combustion control

sump or oil pan cylinder block frame
Feedwater heater Distillate pump Air ejector condenser

drain pump drain pump

ring the ring
greater than the highest at the oil less than the pressure
pressure in the groove location in the lubricating
lubricating system system
plunger fuel valve
low firing pressure fuel knock in each mechanical knock in
cylinder each cylinder
worn valve guides excessive crankcase excessive lube oil

vacuum pressure

tubes of the salt water tubes of the air ejector tubes of the distiller
feed heater condenser condenser
timing rate of injection rate of distribution
increase the size of reduce wearing ring change the pump to a

the cardent assembly clearances 'close coupled'
arrangement
low flash point and low heating value and high heating value and
high viscosity high sulphur content low sulphur content
prevent tube erosion decrease fuel flow increase heater

efficiency
latent heat total heat residual heat
skirt crown plate
firing pressure in the compression ratio of duration of the

engine the engine combustion period

feedwater pump reading in feet of
suction water
protect the inner direct the force draft prevent flame
casing and reduce into the space impingement on the
heat loss between the inner and generating tube bank
outer casings, to
maintain a pressure
seal
glass
topmost coil water tank flash chamber

conditions
centerline above the stem pointing upward stem horizontal or

suction pipe centerline at right angles to the pointing downward
pipe below the pipe

steam steam steam

periscope
the position of the air feel which air supply check for air pressure
start valve cams must line is warm from air drop throughout the
be check leaks starting air system
excess steam main condenser auxiliary exhaust

condenser system

a matched set
levels
Tube nest drain pump Air ejector condensate All of the above
discharge drain
Propeller excited Turbine rotor Changing shaft thrust
vibrations imbalance
temperature
Leaking suction Compressor starting Compressor starting


Fusible plugs Gage glasses Water columns

Excessive water Contamination of the Corrosion of the

discharge rate from lube oil. journals and bearings.
the lube oil purifier.
water.
engaged
due to the inability of to initially unload the in order to overcome
this type of pump to lift pump by having its the potential energy of
water to cover the head pressure equal water in the discharge
suction (eye) of the to discharge pressure line
impeller
cylinder unloader suction line bypass relief valve

exhaust valves scavenging air injectors
conversion of the interstage diaphragms moving and fixed

thermal energy to creating a nozzle blades being shaped
pressure energy effect in the steam to act as nozzles
always resulting in a flow
pressure drop
speed speed

fuel oil pressure
motor drive pinion
accommodation space personnel alarm all of the above
communication system

nozzle temperature

fitted with gate valves coated with coal tar fitted so as to not
at the bilge manifolds epoxy, or similar allow for expansion
corrosion resistant
substance
Change the speed of Change the amount of Change the stroke of
rotating bushing stroke available to the the load limit shut
actuating down lever
compensating piston
deliver cooled air to all prevent air from being eliminate all noxious
areas of the cooled below the dew odors in the
compartment point compartment
prevent icing of the reduce compressor prevent liquid slugging

expansion valve discharge line in the suction line
sweating
stepdown voltage require a will carry a 100%

operation
calculating engine adjusting the load limit calculating total
cylinder torque setting of the governor engine output
at idle conditions horsepower

wheel
excessive speed insufficient speed governor overcontrol

droop droop
80,000 BTU/hr 100,000 BTU/hr 120,000 BTU/hr
air in the fuel system gasket blow-by or incorrect assembly of
leakage idler springs
the input
the cylinders oil
turn backward overheat overspeed the driving

end
28 gpm 19 gpm 7 gpm
increase feedwater fan meter failure fuel oil pump failure

consumption

chiller economizer expansion valve

ring the ring
Stop the main engine Leave the engine none of the above
before relieving time room immediately
evaluate a series of monitor off limit secure the machine

readings to obtain conditions only when under relatively steady
operating trends announced by an state conditions
audible and visual
signal
31 kg/cm2 50 kg/cm2 25 kg/cm2

vacuum pressure
a badly worn piston a loose flywheel key a loose bed plate bolt
pin
tubes of the salt water tubes of the air ejector tubes of the distiller
feed heater condenser condenser
increase the size of reduce wearing ring change the pump to a

the cardent assembly clearances 'close coupled'
arrangement
decrease steam equalize pressure change the direction of

velocity differences steam flow
efficiency
sensible heat refrigerating effect specific heat of
vaporization
skirt crown plate

control the modulating open the control circuit close the control
pressure control circuit upon sensing an circuit upon sensing a
intense flame flame failure
outer casings, to
maintain a pressure
seal
glass
by gravity through a standard at a rate of 60cc per

orifice at a specified second
temperature
centerline above the stem pointing upward stem horizontal or

suction pipe centerline at right angles to the pointing downward
pipe below the pipe

steam steam steam
create high lube oil cause the engine to cause blue smoke in
temperature over speed the exhaust
Increasing the Increasing the Increasing the

compression ratios. effective plunger turbocharger gear
stroke. ratio.
the position of the air feel which air supply check for air pressure
start valve cams must line is warm from air drop throughout the
be check leaks starting air system

condenser system
apply hydrostatic have gags installed on bypass the
pressure equal to the all safety valves economizer
maximum allowable
working pressure of
the boiler
make up feed tank empty all oil drip pans the condition of the
level furnace fires
capacity will be salt water feed heater salt water feed heater
decreased absolute pressure will absolute pressure will
decrease significantly increase significantly
Tube nest drain pump Air ejector condensate All of the above
discharge drain
temperature
Water flows out of the Air mixed with the Air coming into the
boiler too rapidly with water will create a boiler will help dry out
the air cock closed. cleansing effect in the the boiler's surface.
tubes.
Single hole Multi-hole Open


water.
engaged
due to the inability of to initially unload the in order to overcome
this type of pump to lift pump by having its the potential energy of
water to cover the head pressure equal water in the discharge
suction (eye) of the to discharge pressure line
impeller
cylinder unloader suction line bypass relief valve
loss of engine power burned intake valves engine racing

pressure drop
speed speed

fuel oil pressure
motor drive pinion
needed alarm alarm
low fuel oil excessive fuel oil too much excess air
special insoluble different chemical different densities
indicating fluids properties of steam which result from the
and water comparison of the
varying steam
pressure in the drum
axially the full length of radially, to within 45 axially, approaching
the bearing degrees of the normal but not extending to
bearing surface the end of the bearing
the same size as with half as large as with a the same size as the
a cast iron piston cast iron piston crown of an aluminum
piston
earlier and remain later and have greater later and have less
open longer lift duration
stepdown voltage require a will carry a 100%

operation
excessive spring spring surge worn valve seats
compression
wheel
excessive speed insufficient speed governor overcontrol

droop droop
80,000 BTU/hr 100,000 BTU/hr 120,000 BTU/hr
a malfunctioning loss of accumulator air in the hydraulic

overrunning clutch precharge system
air in the fuel system gasket blow-by or incorrect assembly of

the input
increase decrease fluctuate

turn backward overheat overspeed the driving
end
132 gpm 526 gpm 263 gpm
120 gpm 329 gpm 479 gpm
fan motor failure increased feed water decreased boiler

consumption efficiency
ignition timing precombustion lag ignition delay
chiller economizer expansion valve
oil in the air charge water in the fuel injection continuing

after the fuel charge is
ignited
Stop the main engine Leave the engine none of the above
before relieving time room immediately
evaluate a series of monitor off limit secure the machine
readings to obtain conditions only when under relatively steady
operating trends announced by an state conditions
audible and visual
signal
decrease reduction increase tooth decrease the number

gear radial bearing deflection at high of teeth in contact
loads speeds
vacuum pressure
scale formation is not cold shocking is more water purity is greatly

a severe problem effective in removing increased at high
scale capacity
pin
checked running hours check availability of checked survey items

spares
viscosity temperature foaming
diesel engines medium-speed, four- small diesel engines

designed to burn stroke/cycle diesel with electric motor
residual fuels engines starters
exhaust valves intake valves all of the above

efficiency
sensible heat refrigerating effect specific heat of
vaporization
skirt crown plate

outer casings, to
maintain a pressure
seal
reduce high turbine reduce engine room provide a means of

RPM to an efficient noise levels during reversing the main
propeller RPM high speed operations engines in an
emergency
by gravity through a standard at a rate of 60cc per

orifice at a specified second
temperature
chlorides sludge dissolved nitrogen
reinforce the patch mix the plastic with undercut the existing
with fine mesh metal concrete prior to using brick around the area
screen to be patched
constant pressure constant temperature constant temperature
and volume
temperature overspeed the exhaust

stroke. ratio.
an unfired exhaust gas an external feedwater is
preheater is added to superheated unit is preheated in a
increase the heat located above the separately fired
transfer rate boiler to the gas economizer
passages
condenser system

maximum allowable
working pressure of
the boiler
level furnace fires
capacity will be salt water feed heater salt water feed heater
decreased absolute pressure will absolute pressure will
decrease significantly increase significantly
gravity tank inlet line oil sump return line pump suction line

Insufficient cooling Accumulated water in Clogged air intake

water flow. the air boxes. filters.
tubes.
Feed water must be Thermal shock to the Holes must be drilled
directed to the swash boiler drum must be in both the upper and
baffles. avoided. lower portion of the
internal feed pipe.
Provisions are made All alarm circuits All of the above.
through simulation or should be in operation
actual condition for when the system is on
testing all audible and the line.
visual alarms and
indicating lights.
Excess air Superheated water All of the above are

vapor correct.
They can be They can be removed They increase the
economically replaced when it is necessary to strength of the shaft.
as they wear out. lighten the weight of
the pump.
engaged
101.63 long tons 154.16 long tons 199.87 long tons
throttling calorimeter pneumercator tachometer

pressure drop
speed speed
Micro-Farads pH Micro-Ohms
cracking the valve turning over the loosening the purge

bonnet assembly on compressor flywheel connection attached to
the thermostatic with the suction line the receiver head
expansion valve valve open
clogged suction scarred cylinder walls clogged drain valves

strainers
A single stage curved A dual integeral A dual impeller with
vane impeller impeller unit operating multiple stepped
at 10% lower speed curved vanes

varying steam
ammonia hydrofluoric acid ozone
piston
need a current-voltage are designed as shunt will carry a 100%

regulator for proper type DC motors overload for a brief
operation period
unnecessary motor noisy operation all of the above
loading
steam leakage overheating of the reversed steam flow at

through the casing labyrinth packing interstage bleeds
drains
4 6 8

air in the fuel system

gasket blow-by or incorrect assembly of
close the main steam start the standby feed blow down the gage
stop pump glass
the compressor will the safety valve will it will mix with the oil in
short cycle discharge the crankcase
132 gpm 526 gpm 263 gpm
120 gpm 329 gpm 479 gpm
fan motor failure increased feedwater decreased boiler

driven by an exhaust actuated by the intake driven by separate

gas turbine valves motor
ignited
acid moisture air
Vibration Lubricating oil All of the above are

temperature individually correct
low exhaust pressure mechanical knock in black or gray exhaust

each cylinder smoke
loads speeds
Carbon particles Diesel fuel oil Metal particles
scale capacity
pin
discharge line fill line by gravity pressurized fill line

designed to burn stroke/cycle diesel utilizing electric
residual fuels engines starting equipment
Accurate metering Suitable injection rate Suitable atomization
rate

heat exchange in the vaporization in the heat exchange in each
first-stage feedbox first-stage flash stage distiller
chamber condenser
The diameter of the The speed of Impeller All of the above
Impeller
receiver to the expansion valve to condenser to the
expansion coil the evaporator expansion valve
65 C 70 C 75 C
outer casings, to
maintain a pressure
seal
emergency
IHP BHP SHP
suction service discharge service expansion valve
connection connection sideport connection

stroke. ratio.
gong alarm sound alarm blinkering lights
waterside deposit tube sheet bowing water hammer

buildup damage

maximum allowable
working pressure of
the boiler
prepare to blow tubes stack temperature port and starboard
settling tanks
low pressure cutout high pressure cutout spring-loaded relief

valve
Prolonged running Short cycling Oil absorbed in the

crankcase
Excessive piston blow- A dirty after cooler Early injection timing
by
tubes.
Feedwater must be Thermal shock to the Holes must be drilled
internal feed pipe.
Provisions are made All alarm circuits All of the above.
through simulation or should be in operation
actual condition for when the system is on
testing all audible and the line.
visual alarms and
indicating lights.
Base ring Dowel disk Shoes

vapor correct.
increased turbine water knock in the excessive steam
exhaust temperature turbine gland steam leakage at the turbine
header glands
They can be They can be removed They increase the
economically replaced when it is necessary to strength of the shaft.
as they wear out. lighten the weight of
the pump.
engaged
101.63 long tons 154.16 long tons 199.87 long tons
bomb calorimeter throttling calorimeter pneumercator

Decrease the load Increase engine RPM. Ignore this situation as
limit setting. the engine can handle
the load increase.
compressor to hunt expansion valve to liquid line to form flash

freeze open gas
6,698 mbhp 7,455 mbhp 8,982 mbhp
cracking the valve turning over the loosening the purge

bonnet assembly on compressor flywheel connection attached to
the thermostatic with the suction line the receiver head
expansion valve valve open
needed alarm alarm
clogged suction scarred cylinder walls clogged drain valves

strainers
A single stage curved A dual integeral A dual impeller with
vane impeller impeller unit operating multiple stepped
at 10% lower speed curved vanes

varying steam
ammonia hydrofluoric acid ozone
piston

operation period
unnecessary motor noisy operation all of the above
loading

drains
4 6 8

low compression ring gear with broken overheated motor

pressure teeth windings
close the main steam start the standby feed blowdown the gage
stop pump glass
bypass the air heater check for high water reduce the forced draft
level in the drum fan speed

113 gpm 227 gpm 453 gpm
108 gpm 403 gpm 434 gpm
fan motor failure increased feedwater decreased boiler


ignited
acid moisture air
Vibration Lubricating oil All of the above are

temperature individually correct
low exhaust fuel knock in each mechanical knock in

temperature cylinder each cylinder
loads speeds
Carbon particles Soluble sludge Metal particles

scale capacity
water condensation in fuel dilution of the lube air in the fuel system
the cylinders oil
discharge line fill line by gravity pressurized fill line

rate
panting of the furnace the maximum rate the the boiler is operating
accompanied with boiler can generate at its maximum fuel oil
black smoke takes steam is reached firing rate
place
heat exchange in the vaporization in the heat exchange in each

first-stage feedbox first-stage flash stage distiller
chamber condenser
increased oil stuck piston any of these
temperature
receiver to the expansion valve to the condenser to the

expansion coil evaporator expansion valve
air, solids, or liquids other non-hydrocarbon All of the above
fuels
excessive formation of sudden decrease in rapid increase in feed

steam bubbles steam pressure rate

outer casings, to
maintain a pressure
seal

emergency
release of miscible sudden evaporation of sudden evaporation of

refrigerant from the entrapped air from the entrapped moisture
lubricant in the refrigerant liquid from the crankcase
crankcase lubricant
suction service discharge service expansion valve
connection connection sideport connection
Create high lube oil Cause the engine to Cause blue smoke in
7 9 7.5
Short cycling of the Restricted suction Overfeeding

compressor strainer expansion valve

buildup damage
seal weld the tube plug the tube all of the above would
be considered
satisfactory as a
temporary repair until
permanent repairs
may be conducted

settling tanks
low pressure cutout high pressure cutout spring-loaded relief

valve
Prolonged running Short cycling Oil absorbed in the

crankcase
Piston blow-by A defective aftercooler Faulty exhaust valves

Increased capability of Reduced requirement Allows for lower
removing and for condensate purity. feedpump operating
controlling dissolved pressures.
oxygen.
Feedwater must be Thermal shock to the Holes must be drilled
internal feed pipe.
The higher the cetane The highest cetane All of the above.
number, the shorter number of fuel is 100.
the ignition lag.
Air injection Jerk pump injection Distributor injection

vapor correct.
loss of vacuum at the increased turbine water knock on the
turbine exhaust temperature turbine gland steam
header
Most heavy fuels Microbiological The necessary
contain chemicals infection does not nutrients that the
which prevent the affect marine fuel but organisms feed on are
growth of fungi and rather the personnel in a more complex
other bacteria. who are involved with form and not available
the handling, storage for microbial
and purification of the degradation.
fuel.
discharge valve is suction valve is closed suction valve is closed

80% closed and the off, and the discharge off, yet the relief valve
relief valve lifts pressure begins to does not lift
decrease
low feed water excessive fuel oil insufficient excess air
temperature temperature at the
settlers
condenser return line ejector

the load increase.
the compressor to flash gas to form in the the expansion valve to
hunt liquid line freeze open
6,698 mbhp 7,455 mbhp 8,982 mbhp
electric charge to fuel pump to restart drum level to stabilize

buildup in the igniter

Stationary nozzles Reaction stages Velocity-compounded

with impulse blading followed by velocity- stages followed by
stages. compounded blading. reaction blading.
weight rate of hot gas furnace becomes flue gas turbulence

flow increases hotter decreases
increased feed rates different chemical different pressures

at higher steam properties of steam which result from the
demand and water comparison of the
varying water level in
the drum with that of a
constant head
maintain the net maintain hydraulic keep the shaft glands

positive suction head differential in the pump cool
of the pump impeller passages
25% 75% 90%
high superheater insufficient steam flow boiler water carryover

outlet temperature through the
superheater
improving the cooling causing suspended providing for easy
of the lower tube solids in the boiler maintenance and
banks water to settle in the repair
water drums
operation period
leaky discharge valves insufficient intercooler low ambient air
on the HP cylinder cooling pressure

drains
4 6 8
low viscosity in the an oil leak across the due to the wrong
hydraulic fluid pump shaft packing direction of rotation of
the hydraulic motor

close the main steam start the standby feed blowdown the gage
stop pump glass
reduce engine load check thermostatic clean sea water

valve strainer

113 gpm 227 gpm 453 gpm
108 gpm 403 gpm 434 gpm
using the same size high fuel oil high fuel oil viscosity
burner tips in all temperature
burners

chilling of the excessive feed water localized overheating
combustion gases consumption of tube surfaces
individual coil a solenoid valve in the individual back

expansion valves liquid line pressure regulating
valves on all but the
coldest box
25 pounds (11.4 kg) 40 pounds (18.1 kg) 50 pounds (22.6 kg)

each cylinder smoke
loads speeds
Carbon particles Soluble sludge Metal particles
viscosity comparator precipitation number modified neutrality

indicator chart
the cylinders oil
pressurized fill line fill line by gravity the hatch or manway
in the top of the tank
by gravity
increased distillate immediate tube failure reduced evaporator
quality capacity
rate
place
heat exchange in the vaporization in the first heat exchange in each

first stage feed box stage flash chamber stage distiller
condenser
leakage from the blow entry of seawater into all of the above
line back to an idle idle boilers due to
boiler leaking skin and
bottom blow valves
receiver to the expansion valve to the condenser to the

expansion coil evaporator expansion valve
fuels

absorb the brake hold the anchor chain lock the intermediate
thrust of the anchor while riding at anchor clutch shaft to the
windlass wildcat
maintain a preset start and stop the operate at minimum
suction pressure to the compressor at preset efficiency
compressor operating pressures
release of miscible sudden evaporation of sudden evaporation of

refrigerant from the entrapped air from the entrapped moisture
lubricant in the refrigerant liquid from the crankcase
crankcase lubricant
throttle the suction line throttle the discharge open the priming line
valve
auxiliary stop valve auxiliary stop and auxiliary stop-check
fully open and the stop-check valves fully valve fully open and
auxiliary stop-check open and the feed the auxiliary stop valve
valve used to regulate pump speed used to regulated by the
the amount of flow regulate the amount of feedwater regulator
flow
steam admitted to a filling the auxiliary draining a soot blower

cold pipe boiler with hot water line before cracking
the steam supply
valve
Thermostatic Valve Pressure switch Magnetic Valve
Clogged suction An open snifter valve Misalignment of the

strainers crosshead guide
fuel injection pressure combustion pressure compression pressure
on the power stroke on the compression
stroke
seal weld the tube plug the tube all of the above would
be considered
satisfactory as a
temporary repair until
permanent repairs
may be conducted
boiler steam drum fuel pressure to the port and starboard

temperature burners settling tank levels
low-pressure cutout high-pressure cutout spring-loaded relief
valve
gravity tank inlet line filter bypass return line pump suction line
Closing the water seal Flooding of the main Operating the pump
line to the packing condenser hotwell. with a positive suction
gland. head.
Piston blow-by A defective aftercooler Faulty exhaust valves
Increased capability of Reduced requirement Allows for lower

removing and for condensate purity. feedpump operating
oxygen.
Combine multiple To amplify low speed Utilize a single engine
speed inputs into a to high speed. input and convert to
single low speed multiple propeller
output. output.
The cetane number is Ignition lag is reduced The cetane number is
an indication of the with fuels having a of little significance in
fuel's viscosity. high cetane number. the combustion
process.
Conical Cylindrical Helical

header glands
fuel.
discharge valve is suction valve is closed suction valve is closed

80% closed and the off, and the discharge off, yet the relief valve
relief valve lifts pressure begins to does not lift
decrease
low feedwater excessive fuel oil insufficient excess air
settlers
it begins to turn black the exhaust shows all of the above
traces of blue smoke
the load increase.
the compressor to flash gas to form in the the expansion valve to

hunt liquid line freeze open
6,698 mbhp 7,455 mbhp 8,982 mbhp
salinometer pH micro-ohm

before they can set if they will be all of the above

the operating controls performing
of the system maintenance, service
or repair that could
reasonably be
expected to release
Class 1 or Class 2
refrigerants into the
atmosphere



constant head
maintain the net maintain hydraulic keep the shaft glands

positive suction head differential in the pump cool
of the pump impeller passages
25% 75% 90%

superheater
water drums
will carry a 100% require a will overheat if
overload for a brief current/voltage operated continuously
period regulator for proper over 10 seconds
operation
air vacuum temperature
6 7 8
low viscosity in the an oil leak across the due to the wrong
hydraulic fluid pump shaft packing direction of rotation of
the hydraulic motor

bypass the vent slow the main unit open the makeup feed
condenser vacuum drag line

valve strainer
erosion of tubes and decreased heat sulphuric acid

drums transfer capabilities corrosion
minimum firing cam contour length of the spring
pressure
air ejector condenser DC heater vent condenser
stationary diffuser compressor outlet rotating impeller vanes

passages volute
chilling of the excessive feedwater localized overheating
individual coil a solenoid valve in the individual back

coldest box
25 pounds (11.4 kg) 40 pounds (18.1 kg) 50 pounds (22.6 kg)

loads speeds
highest system lowest system highest system
pressure with the pressure with the pressure with the
lowest boiling point highest boiling point highest boiling point
indicator chart
the cylinders oil
pressurized fill line fill line by gravity the hatch or manway
in the top of the tank
by gravity
quality capacity
increasing the lube oil heating the engine fuel heating the engine
pressure supply jacket water
main spring rack position engine speed
place
condition of the shaft length of time in use all of the above
bottom blow valves
differential pressure expansion valve refrigerant has too

between the cut-in freezes in the closed much oil in circulation
pressure and cutout position
pressure is too small
fuels

windlass wildcat
maintain a preset start and stop the operate at minimum
suction pressure to the compressor at preset efficiency
compressor operating pressures
large teflon gaskets heavy coil springs tack welding on the

sides
forcing the products of collecting the air combustion and

combustion out of the charge at the air expansion of hot gas
cylinder with the fresh cleaner
air charge
pump the system close the suction tighten the shaft seal
down and isolate the valve, secure the packing to reduce
leak compressor, and then leakage, slow the
replace the shaft seal compressor, and
operate the expansion
valves by hand until
repairs can be made
throttle the suction line throttle the discharge open the priming line
valve
valve used to regulate pump speed used to regulated by the
the amount of flow regulate the amount of feedwater regulator
flow
steam admitted to a filling the auxiliary draining a soot blower

cold pipe boiler with hot water line before cracking
the steam supply
valve
the difference between none of these the difference between
the developed engine the speed of the shaft
RPM and speed and the reduction gear
No protection is An isolation non-return The materials used in

necessary because all valve is to be installed the construction of the
starting air valves are at the starting air starting air mains will
designed similar to supply connection to contain any explosion.
check valves. each engine.
The fuel will explode. The cylinder head will The engine will stop.
crack.
help prevent the eliminate oxygen all of the above
formation of being carried into the
condensation on the system
tube exteriors

straight charged mixed charged cross charged
gland. head.
Pyrogallic acid Potassium hydroxide Potassium chromate
Increased capability of Reduced requirement Allows for lower feed

removing and for condensate purity. pump operating
oxygen.
output. output.
Centrifuging is more Silicones are water Centrifuging will purge
efficient when the oil is soluble and easily the oil of various
preheated prior to removed by contaminants,
centrifuging. centrifuging. including acids and
alkalis.
Spur gear adjusters Casing gear thrust Replaceable liner

bearings plates
loss of vacume at the increased turbine water knock on the

turbine exhaust temperature turbin gland steam
header
fuel.
maintain the proper provide water samples test the feed water
water level in the for the second stop-check valve
steam drum assistant
low feedwater excessive fuel oil insufficient excess air
settlers
seawater washing up fuel oil due to leaky condensed water

exhaust pipes at the injector nozzles vapor produced from
waterline the exhaust gases
condenser an expansion valve and evaporator and
expansion valve evaporator compressor
79.4 psig 476.4 psig 952.7 psig
To open the back- To direct evaporator To transmit the

pressure regulating outlet pressure to the pressure (proportional
valve when evaporator lower part of the to the coil superheat)
coil pressure solenoid bellows. to the thermal
increases. expansion valve.

before they can set if they will be all of the above

the operating controls performing
of the system maintenance, service
or repair that could
reasonably be
expected to release
Class 1 or Class 2
refrigerants into the
atmosphere


constant head
in place of mechanical in place of slinger to prevent air from

seals rings entering the pump
casing along the shaft
25% 75% 90%

superheater
water drums
operation
leaky discharge valves insufficient intercooler low ambient low

6 7 8
low discharge excessive fluid level in operation of the pump

pressure and fluid flow the hydraulic reservoir at 100% efficiency
excess corrosion dirty jacket water defective turbocharger

inhibitor in the coolant cooler

valve strainer
worn piston rings or excessive compressor a defective pressure

cylinder liners speed switch
increased piston wear increased cylinder poor contact between

lube oil consumption compression rings and
liner
pressure

passages volute
chilling of the excessive feedwater localized overheating
the individual space a solenoid valve in the individual back

coldest box
pressure readings pyrometer readings infrared analysis

each cylinder smoke
loads speeds
highest system lowest system highest system
pressure with the pressure with the pressure with the
lowest boiling point highest boiling point highest boiling point
indicator chart
renewable sleeves a hardened sprayed internally flooded

metal coating lantern rings
fan to develop a slight vent line attached to breather or by means

suction not exceeding the upper most area of of a slight suction not
1" of water the crankcase near exceeding 1" of water
the center of the
engine
quality capacity
overflow line feed line sounding tube

condition of the shaft length of time in use all of the above
bottom blow valves
differential pressure expansion valve refrigerant has too

between the cut-in freezes in the closed much oil in circulation
pressure and cutout position
pressure is too small
shaker circulation spray
8.0 to 9.5 10.0 to 11.5 12.0 to 13.5
windlass wildcat
fluidize dry material in fill the P-tank pressure the P-tank
the material discharge
line
large teflon gaskets heavy coil springs tack welding on the

sides

air charge
pump the system close the suction tighten the shaft seal
down and isolate the valve, secure the packing to reduce
leak compressor, and then leakage, slow the
replace the shaft seal compressor, and
operate the expansion
valves by hand until
repairs can be made
diffuser to the desired primary and total air volume

flow secondary air cones admitted to the boiler
for desired air flow furnace
valve used to regulate pump speed used to regulated by the feed
the amount of flow regulate the amount of water regulator
flow
blade erosion turbine overspeed fracturing of the

carbon packing
chemical feed is only the requirement for a Low operating
required every 10 three-way dump valve temperature decrease
days at a steady state is eliminated scale information

crack.
tube exteriors
temperature
straight charged mixed charged cross charged
gland. head.
Both gears will The teeth on the larger The teeth on the larger
operate in the same gear are larger than gear are smaller than
direction. the teeth on the the teeth on the
smaller gear. smaller gear.
receiver accumulator liquid line

output. output.
alkalis.
Rotary cup Return flow Straight-through flow
Spur gear adjusters Casing gear thrust Replaceable liner

bearings plates

header glands
For turning the main For turning the main For all of the above
engine during routine engine during warm- purposes.
inspections. up and securing
operations.
maintain the proper provide water samples test the feedwater
drain off any assist the complete prevent damage due
accumulated water removal of hydraulic to agitation and
from the pump casing oil from the system overheating of oil
prior to its being prior to opening for accumulated in the
started major or minor repairs casing as a result of
normal internal
leakage

a clogged air filter Early fuel injection Burned valves

check the cylinder check the cylinder isolate each cylinder
exhaust for white exhaust temperature and inspect the
smoke frequently injector
79.4 psig 476.4 psig 952.7 psig
To open the back- To direct evaporator To transmit the
pressure regulating outlet pressure to the pressure (proportional
valve when evaporator lower part of the to the coil superheat)
coil pressure solenoid bellows. to the thermal
increases. expansion valve.
excessive lubrication improper coating of breaking of the rings,

of the top ring lubrication on the ring lands, or both
cylinder wall during piston removal
refrigerant receiver pressure relief device low pressure cut-out
install a smaller size install only a filter select the proper size
filter to allow for consisting of a treated filter so that air flow is
expansion of the paper element not restricted
element
alkaline neutral acidic
firing period ignition delay period ignition advance

period
in place of mechanical in place of slinger to prevent air from

seals rings entering the pump
casing along the shaft
opening machinery draining the steam ensuring that all drain

throttle valves rapidly piping before lines are properly
operating any insulated
machinery
producing higher minimizing free eliminating the need
compression contact between for a shaft seal
pressures refrigerant and oil in
the crankcase
operation
6 7 8
low discharge excessive fluid level in operation of the pump

pressure and fluid flow the hydraulic reservoir at 100% efficiency


valve strainer

cylinder liners speed switch


liner

pressure

passages volute
Ring gap Thermal increase in Gas pressure acting
pretensioning ring-end clearance against the back of the
ring
saturated condensed convected

prime the auction side seal the liquid end cushion the liquid
of the pump piston rod packing piston
glands
pump return and pumped fluid volume pump discharge flow
discharge pressures to to decrease to drop to zero
equalize
Excessive cooling of Sluggish ring action on A mechanical defect in
that piston the piston a working part
renewable sleeves a hardened sprayed internally flooded

metal coating lantern rings
the center of the
engine
quality capacity
crankshaft speed in a two times crankshaft one-fourth times

two-stroke cycle diesel speed in a two-stroke crankshaft speed in a
engine cycle diesel engine four-stroke cycle
diesel engine
depth gage manhole cover sounding tube

turbine
decrease if bleaches remain unchanged All of the above
are added to the fuel provided complete
on a regular basis consumption of the
fuel occurs monthly
8.0 to 9.5 10.0 to 11.5 12.0 to 13.5
toxic fumes explosion blood poisoning
fluidize dry material in fill the P-tank pressure the P-tank

the material discharge
line

switch switch
air charge
work of isothermal air indicated actual amount of air

compression to the horsepower from discharged by the
brake horsepower of indicator cards to the compressor, to the
the motor brake horsepower theoretical volume
input swept by the
movement of the
compressor piston

feed water boiler water level is combustion air is
temperature is too low too high excessively hot
blade erosion turbine overspeed fracturing of the

carbon packing
Turbulence is Low mean effective Excellent control of
eliminated pressures are combustion can be
developed attained
crack.
tube exteriors
levels
critical speed synchronous speed sympathetic speed
takes suction from the takes suction from the is normally idle and
second-effect also first-stage ejector used mainly as a
outlet standby unit
Excessive fuel Very late injection Incorrect crankshaft
injection timing clearances
Steadily increasing Steadily increasing Steadily increasing

pump suction pressure pump discharge pump inlet
receiver accumulator liquid line
The burner is not The flame failure The burner sequence

capable of maintaining alarm cannot function control is fully
a high firing rate when when the boiler is automatic even in the
the boiler is in the 'HAND' fired. 'HAND' mode.
'HAND' mode.

alkalis.
leaky suction valve insufficient refrigerants suction valve not

adjusted properly
Stop-check, stop, Stop, regulator, stop- Stop-check, regulator,
regulator check stop
Sulphur Hydrogen Carbon
loss of vacume at the increased turbine water knock on the

turbine exhaust temperature turbin gland steam
header
operations.
drain off any assist the complete prevent damage due
accumulated water removal of hydraulic to agitation and
from the pump casing oil from the system overheating of oil
prior to its being prior to opening for accumulated in the
started major or minor repairs casing as a result of
normal internal
leakage
high sulphur content high BTU content per low residual acid after
for complete pound of fuel combustion
combustion
a clogged air filter Early fuel injection Burned valves

check the cylinder frequently check the isolate each cylinder
exhausts for white cylinder exhaust and inspect the
smoke temperature injector
79.4 psig 476.4 psig 952.7 psig
has a lower effective operates with operates without

compression ratio scavenge air under a energy absorbing
positive pressure intake and exhaust
strokes
refrigerant receiver pressure relief device low pressure cut-out
install a smaller size install only a filter select the proper size
filter to allow for consisting of a treated filter so that air flow is
expansion of the paper element not restricted
element

period
excessive clearances the laminar flow of the water hammer in the

produced on the fluid being pumped pump suction line
impeller wearing rings

machinery
producing higher minimizing free eliminating the need
compression contact between for a shaft seal
pressures refrigerant and oil in
the crankcase
the handle becomes grease oozes out from grease oozes out
hard to move the relief plug hole along the shaft
a steam trap is hung there is a loss of the condensate re-

open circulating water circulating valve is
open
prevent exhaust gas increase the rate of increase the rate of

corrosion combustion heat transfer
Two Four Eight
compensating needle compensating needle speed limiting device

valve should be valve should be should be adjusted
opened fully adjusted to stabilize
operation
open the feed pump open the makeup feed bypass the vent
re-circulating valve condenser and third-
wide stage feed heater
valve strainer

cylinder liners speed switch or pilot valve


liner
gravity tank overflow bearing supply gravity tank

discharged
equalize cylinder and alleviate the difference flush out condensate
exhaust manifold in valve size between that collects after each
pressures the intake and exhaust compression stroke

ring
saturated condensed convected
low exhaust mechanical knock in low compression

temperature each cylinder pressure
main condenser bilge atmospheric drain tank
pump return and pumped fluid volume pump discharge flow

discharge pressures to to decrease to drop to zero
equalize
preheating the air after cooling the intake preheating light fuels
intake air

the center of the
engine
increases distillate reduces metal reduces heat transfer
salinity corrosion
pressure supply coolant
rotation of the pump varying the pump varying the pump

barrel supply pressure return pressure

diesel engine
smooth surface of smooth surface surface of gradually

stainless steel displaying areas of deepening grooves
stainless steel and
chrome
fuel occurs monthly
8.0 to 9.5 10.0 to 11.5 12.0 to 13.5

neutralize the primary reduce the shock of prevent the engine
inertia force of the starting loads on the from operating at
crankshaft main bearings critical speed

switch switch
incomplplete leakage condensation

expansion
work of isothermal air indicated actual amount of air

compression to the horsepower from discharged by the
brake horsepower of indicator cards to the compressor, to the
the motor brake horsepower theoretical volume
input swept by the
movement of the
compressor piston

feedwater temperature boiler water level is combustion air is
is too low too high excessively hot
lower than normal fuel excessive white all of the above

oil pressure smoke
Evaporator Coil Expansion Valve Oil Separator
leaking injection pump insufficient heating of increased in pump

delivery valve fuel oil and line system plunger stroke
filled with descaling tightly closed to vented to the

compound exclude air atmosphere
help prevent the eliminate refractory all of the above

formation of thermal stress
condensation on the
tube exteriors
level furnace fires
critical speed synchronous speed sympathetic speed

locked train articulated none of the above

Steadily increasing Steadily increasing Steadily increasing

pump suction pressure pump discharge pump inlet
Diffuser High-pressure Vertical

'HAND' mode.
They consist of a They automatically They automatically

bellows assembly, relieve excessive restart the burner
linked with a snap steam pressure by sequence via the high
action switch, through acting as a pilot to the water level signal.
a pressure adjusting safety valve.
mechanism.
leaky suction valve insufficient refrigerants suction valve not

adjusted properly
Reduced speed astern Reduced speed ahead Reduced speed astern

only and full speed astern and full speed ahead
operations.
check the status of the increase the speed of bring the main engine
lube oil coolers the lube oil supply speed to "idle"
pump
increase decrease to zero remain unchanged
combustion
a clogged air filter early fuel injection burned valves
high alkaline reserve low flash point high pour point

1.522 kw 122.5 kw 152.2 kw

strokes
contained in a destroyed although it used to clean out

refillable cylinder can be reused burn-outs
open quickly against close quickly in order close slowly to permit

crankcase pressure to to prevent an inrush of proper seating of the
prevent a possible air valve disc and
implosion neoprene sealing
surfaces

period


machinery
will cause sludging will lower effeciency of will cause emulsion
the oil
provided with a served by a single two served by two feeder
running motor conductor cable circuits
overcurrent protection
device
there is a loss of a steam trap is hung a heating coil has
circulating water open ruptured

Two Four Eight

operation
dirty flame scanner burned out solenoid excessively high fuel
window coil in the low fire oil oil temperature
valve
recirculating valve condenser and third-
valve strainer
excessive valve lash worn connecting rod all of the above

bearings
428 gpm 214 gpm 695 gpm
piston seizure increase lube oil poor contact between

consumption compression rinse and
liner
fuel is admitted only to compression is cylinders are not

these cylinders during released during chilled by the
cranking starting by opening the expansion of the
exhaust valve starting air

ring
speed is reduced and speed is reduced and speed is sometimes

torque remains torque is increased unchanged while
unchanged torque is increased
heat conduction into water circulation fuel oil circulation
the water jacket wall through passages in through passages in
the holder the holder
support shrouding hold the nozzles of the eliminate blade and

stage and admit steam nozzle losses
to moving blades

preheating the air aftercooling the intake preheating light fuels

intake air
When necessary Quarterly Daily

increases distillate reduces metal reduces heat transfer
salinity corrosion


diesel engine
a covering of plastic, a corrosion-resistant a layer of oxidation

rubber, or shrunk-on paint formed when the
composition sleeve metal of the shaft is
exposed to seawater
fuel occurs monthly
Low firing pressure Low compression Low firing pressure
and high mean pressure and low and low exhaust
effective pressure exhaust temperature temperature
opening the drain plug manually operating a flushing with any
and blowing through built-in scraper and approved solvent then
the filter draining the filter draining the system
ship's office control room recreational room

low pressure trip emergency hand trip overspeed trip
IHP BHP SHP

work of isothermal air indicated adiabatic work of
compression to the horsepower from compresion to the
brake horsepower of indicator cards to the indicated horsepower
the motor brake horsepower
input
never fitted with intake fitted with intercoolers operated in an

filters unloaded condition at
all times
feedwater temperature boiler water level is combustion air is
is too low too high excessively hot

oil pressure smoke
The oil slings on a A part of the packing The lifting ring on each
spacing bearing used to prevent air pump shaft
leakage on a
centrifugal pump shaft
leaking injection pump insufficient heating of increased in pump

delivery valve fuel oil and line system plunger stroke
filled with descaling tightly closed to vented to the

compound exclude air atmosphere

condensation on the
tube exteriors
condition of furnace steam atomization to feed pump lube oil
fires the mechanical level
atomizers
refrigerant inlet of the inlet side of the suction side of the
condenser evaporator compressor

Electric motor Volute Eye
Diffuser High-pressure Vertical

'HAND' mode.
The pressure of the oil The pressure of the oil Magnets are installed
is less than that of the is greater than that of in the tube sheets to
cooling water. the cooling water. remove metal
particles.
Lower than normal Higher than normal Lower than normal
auxiliary steam fuel oil consumption fuel oil consumption
temperature
sulphur hygrogen carbon

They are less They produce a larger They direct the steam
susceptible to steam pressure drop and flow more efficiently
erosion than other therefore are more than other nozzle
nozzle types due to efficient than other types.
their shape. nozzle types.
pump
increase decrease to zero remain unchanged
combustion

2,696 kW 4,044 kW 8,088 kW

strokes
allow even cooling of guard against prevent the formation
the steam drum entrapped gas pockets of a vacuum within the
in the superheater boiler
contained in a destroyed although it used to clean out

refillable cylinder can be reused burn-outs

surfaces
fuel is being burned you are approaching excess air is
with increasing secondary combustion increasing
economy
crown wrist pin oil rings
at least once every 4 when the generating when repairs have

years capacity of the boiler been made to the
is increased safety valves
_6°C to _1°C 1°C to 7°C 15°C to 20°C
overload of that smoky exhaust cooling water

particular cylinder temperature rise
provided with a served by a single two served by two feeder
running motor conductor cable circuits
overcurrent protection
device
a steam trap is hung there is a loss of the condensate
open circulating water recirculating valve is
open
more air gets into the it develops twice as higher combustion
cylinder each stroke many power strokes at pressure is developed
the same speed

Two Four Eight

operation
valve
recirculating valve condenser and third-
excess chromate a clogged raw water cavitation erosion of
treatment of the jacket sea suction the heat exchanger
water tubes
bearings

428 gpm 214 gpm 695 gpm
fluctuating deaerating fluctuating condensate all of the above

feed tank level as a pressure due to not
result of taking on maintaining proper
makeup feed too hotwell level
rapidly

supplying the engine supplying the engine supplying the engine

with air at a pressure with air passing with air at normal
greater than through the pressure
atmospheric pressure scavenging pressure


to moving blades
soluble when mixed soluble in water when very soluble in water

with oil at lower mixed with oil at lower
viscosity and pour temperature
point
preheating the air aftercooling the intake preheating light fuels
intake air
high pour point high viscosity all of the above
prevent refrigerant condense the prevent motor

superheating refrigerant gas overheating

corrosion and salt deposits in the slag deposits in the

gumming of the fuel exhaust manifold fuel injection
injection pump equipment
filter the condensed deaerate the first and remove small water
flash vapors second effect distillate droplets entrained in
the flashed vapor
a covering of plastic, a corrosion-resistant a layer of oxidation
rubber, or shrunk-on paint formed when the
composition sleeve metal of the shaft is
exposed to seawater
fuel injection spray cylinder swept volume degree of penetration
pattern of the fuel oil droplets


Manger Draft Harping
sequence of port method of opening volume of air admitted

opening exhaust ports to the cylinder

low pressure trip emergency hand trip overspeed trip
thermal and kinetic moving away from maintaining an equal

energy being each other, as the distance between
converted to inner walls of a tube edges
mechanical energy that flare outward
piston displacement piston clearance volume
never fitted with intake fitted with intercoolers operated in an

filters unloaded condition at
all times
will be sensitive to the are sensitive only to cannot be used with
outer portion of flames the center of the steam atomizing
ultraviolet portion of burners
the flame from a
particular burner
oil pressure smoke
Seal pump shaft Isolate the discharge Dampen the turbulent
against entry of air. side from the suction discharge flow.
side.
cold lube oil air in the fuel line water in the starting air
system
maintain the feedwater avoid flooding the increase the

temperature above the evaporator shell evaporator distilling
required minimum rate
input temperature

condensation on the
tube exteriors
settling tanks
refrigerant inlet of the inlet side of the suction side of the

condenser evaporator compressor
no additional pumps an independently an independently

are required if the driven pump capable driven stand-by pump
vessel is equipped of supplying each is not required if a
with two propulsion engine with sufficient complete duplicate of
engines clutched to quantities of oil during the attached pump is
reduction gears ahead operations is carried as a spare
through a suitable required
arrangement
Sudden large increase Soot buildup on the gill An open main feed
in the firing rate. rings. pump re-circulating
line.
Electric motor Volute Eye
An independent Installation of a Installation of a

means to prevent feed deareating feed water superheater
water contamination heater

a high firing rate when when the boiler is in automatic even in the
the boiler is in "Manual" mode. "Manual" mode.
"Manual" mode.
Increasing the Mesh separators are Reducing the brine

absolute pressure of used in evaporators to density will reduce the
the shell will increase filter the distillate. heat lost overboard.
the distiller's capacity.

temperature
Sulphur hydrogen Carbon

pump
55% 45% 82%
low carbon content for high sulphur content high BTU content per
pound of fuel for complete pound of fuel
combustion
maintain an excess of protect the safety prevent excess air

CO valves from excessive density
temperature
2,696 kW 4,044 kW 8,088 kW
Damage to the Failure to reset the Failure to reposition

governor due to overspeed trip the fuel rack
excessive speed

starting "trial for the burner is properly actuated by a boiler

ignition" seated safety trip

surfaces
decrease remain unchanged be greatest at dew
point
hydraulic fluid low floc excessive discharge clogged suction

point pressure from the strainer in the
pump reservoir
_6°C to _1°C 1°C to 7°C 15°C to 20°C
4.0 ppm 8.0 ppm 16.0 ppm


the same speed
Along the lower part of Opposite the top ring Opposite the oil
the liner wall opposite shortly after piston control ring when the
the oil control ring. travel has ended the crank is on bottom
compression stroke. dead center.
Four Six Eight
discharge flange top of the volute bottom of the casing

valve
too little air a burned out light bulb All of the above are
correct.

water tubes
bearings
542 gpm 271 gpm 426 gpm

rapidly
wrist pin and the camshaft and the crankshaft and the
connecting rod engine block engine block
the hot well overboard the feed water heater
change the direction of equalize pressure prevent steam

steam flow differences turbulence
friction leakage Past rings cylinder condensation
with a sloped bottom only of nonferrous, with drain/return lines
noncorrosive metals terminating just above
or at the designed
normal level

to moving blades
greatly fluctuating inlet constant exhaust multiple exhaust pipes

manifold pressure manifold pressure to the turbocharger
connecting rod piston pin bushings All of the above

bearings
high pour point high viscosity all of the above
prevent refrigerant condense the prevent motor

superheating refrigerant gas overheating
fuel filter clogging moisture formation inadequate transfer
from condensation pump suction head
varying the pump rotation of the pump rotation of the pump

return pressure plunger barrel
slight radial cracking the flame scanners to overheating of the

around the burner sense false signals burner atomizer tips
cones from the glowing
brickwork
filter the condensed deaerate the first and remove small water
flash vapors second effect distillate droplets entrained in
the flashed vapor
back pressure in the temperature in the degree of superheat of
evaporator refrigerated space the gas leaving the
evaporator


Testing in a laboratory Burning in a Testing in a closed

centrifuge calorimeter cup
prevent flashing at the allow steam expansion collect and combine

suction of the brine within the first effect distillate formed at
pump tube nest different pressures
low pressure trip high temperature trip over speed trip
thermal and kinetic moving away from maintaining an equal

energy being each other, as the distance between
converted to inner walls of a tube edges
mechanical energy that flare outward
volume of the supply frequency of all of the above
line between the engagement
control valve and the
clutch
avoid low cooling avoid prolonged make certain the
water temperatures overloading of the gasket seal between
engine the nozzle and
cylinder head is tight
the flame from a
particular burner
water causes oil to emulsification occurs it reduces oil cooler
clog in journal with resultant loss of effectiveness
bearings lubricating qualities
Seal pump shaft Isolate the discharge Dampen the turbulent

against entry of air. side from the suction discharge flow.
side.
cold lube oil air in the fuel line water in the starting air
system
maintain the feedwater avoid flooding the increase the

temperature above the evaporator shell evaporator distilling
required minimum rate
input temperature
removing the safety a test pressure of less the auxiliary stop valve
valves in order to than 1 1/2 times the from simultaneously
perform the maximum allowable having hydrostatic
hydrostatic test working pressure if pressure on one side
testing a water-tube of the valve and steam
boiler pressure on the other
side

low pressure cutout cutout point of the high high pressure cutout
switch differential pressure cutout switch switch differential

vessel is equipped of suppling each is not required if a
arrangement
in the firing rate. rings. pump recirculating
line.
White haze Brown haze Yellow haze

means to prevent feed powered circulating superheater
water contamination booster pump

"Manual" mode.
Increasing the Mesh separators are Reducing the brine

absolute pressure of used in evaporators to density will reduce the
the shell will increase filter the distillate. heat lost overboard.
the distiller's capacity.

temperature
air cock valve superheater vent valve superheater drain

valve
notify the bridge that change over to the increase the speed of
you will be slowing standby main lube oil the operating main
down the main engine supply pump lube oil supply pump
erosion at high engine overload at low engine scaling at all exhaust

loads loads temperatures
oil from the refrigerant refrigerant from the oil moisture from the
system
operate with increased discharge through the require more power to
impeller efficiency suction side of the turn the shaft
pump casing
reposition the fuel change the intake and reduce the main lube
injection cam exhaust valve cam oil pressure
positions
temperature
2,696 kW 4,044 kW 8,088 kW

governor due to overspeed trip the fuel rack
excessive speed


mix readily with have a high freezing have a low pour point
refrigerant point
decrease remain unchanged be greatest at dew

point
hydraulic fluid low floc excessive discharge clogged suction

point pressure from the strainer in the
pump reservoir
so that the liquid so that the gas enters horizontally if the
enters at the bottom at the bottom and drying agent is
and leaves at the top leaves at the top calcium oxide
when located in the when located in the
liquid line suction line
4.0 ppm 8.0 ppm 16.0 ppm
a steam trap is hung there is a loss of the condensate

open circulating water recirculating valve is
open
the same speed
rotating liquid piston jet pump turbine pump

pump
Four Six Eight
discharge flange top of the volute bottom of the casing
lubricate the windlass replace the foundation balance the warping

before using bolts heads
correct.
water tubes
a self contained an explosive dust or particle masks
breathing apparatus atmosphere would be would be required
(scba) would be created before entering the
required before space
entering the space
542 gpm 271 gpm 426 gpm

rapidly
II only either I or II neither I or II
removed during the retained in the bowl solidified on the upper

'shoot' cycle cover
The boiler vent valves All handhole/manhole All of the above.
should be opened. covers should be
tightened up as much
as possible to
preclude any leaks.
carrying the brine level leaks in the demister reduced feed water
below normal baffles heater temperatures
exhaust load system constant or pulse constant volume

pressure system system
with a sloped bottom only of nonferrous, with drain/return lines

noncorrosive metals terminating just above
or at the designed
normal level

stage nozzle losses

bearings
reduce the clearance increase the possibility increase the possibility

between the of steam leakage past of air leakage into the
assembled ring the rings turbine
segments and shaft
After condenser Fresh water Inter condenser
evaporator
special chemicals to activated alumina or all of the above may
increase adsorbtion silica gel be used
rates

brickwork
maintain a column of accurately meter the close with hydraulic
fuel in the line quantity of fuel action
injected
back pressure in the temperature in the degree of superheat of
evaporator refrigerated space the gas leaving the
evaporator
inter condenser after condenser all of the above
recycle evaporator reheat the flash steam improve distillate purity

flash steam
moisture quality quality of steam heat effectiveness

prevent flashing at the allow steam expansion collect and combine

suction of the brine within the first effect distillate formed at
pump tube nest different pressures
suction service valves charging valve as a condenser relief valve
as a liquid liquid as a vapor
high viscosity index high neutralization low demulsibility

number quality

clutch
the flame from a
particular burner
differences in density velocity added to the siphon action of steam
within the circulated water by the feed leaving the drum
water pump
It is visible as a blue It is corrosive It is odorless
fog
flinger rings mechanical seals shaft sleeves
maintain the specified avoid flooding the increase the

boiling temperature evaporator shell evaporator distilling
rate
side
compressor liquid strainer evaporator coil
low pressure cutout cutout point of the high high pressure cutout
switch differential pressure cutout switch switch differential

vessel is equipped of suppling each is not required if a
arrangement
in the firing rate. rings. pump recirculating
line.

means to prevent dearating feedwater superheater
feedwater heater
contamination
"Manual" mode.
They operate best A flow is developed by They operate more

under negative suction imparting kinetic efficiently when
pressure conditions. energy to the fluid by mounted in a
the rotation of an horizontal position.
impeller.
ammonia CO2 methyl chloride

nitrogen carbon hrydrogen
Steam cylinder drain Steam exhaust valve Steam supply valve

valve
low fuel temperature insufficient air for excessive furnace
combustion combustion
temperature

oil from the refrigerant refrigerant from the oil moisture from the
system
operate with increased discharge through the require more power to
impeller efficiency suction side of the turn the shaft
pump casing
reposition the fuel change the intake and place the starting cam
injection cam exhaust valve cam in the intermediate
positions position
temperature
61 55 18

governor due to over speed trip the fuel rack
excessive speed
the firing rate should the steam flow rate all of the above
be reduced must be increased

mix readily with have a high freezing have a low pour point
refrigerant point
mechanical to thermal chemical to thermal thermal to chemical
lower the water level increase the firing rate decrease the firing
rate
exhaust valve guides engine cylinder liners engine exhaust
manifold
required, if there are not required, provided strictly prohibited

no separators installed there is a high and low
on board tank suction
so that the liquid so that the gas enters horizontally if the

enters at the bottom at the bottom and drying agent is
and leaves at the top leaves at the top calcium oxide
when located in the when located in the
liquid line suction line
after passing through after chemical analysis through a solenoid
an activated charcoal shows it is fit for operated three-way
filter consumption valve
4.0 ppm 8.0 ppm 16.0 ppm

An increase in A decrease in A decrease in ignition

compression ratio will compression ratio will lag will increase the
decrease the ignition decrease the ignition compression ratio.
lag. lag.
rotating liquid piston jet pump turbine pump
pump
Four Six Eight
lubricate it prior to use replace the foundation balance the warping

bolts heads
correct.
a cracked water blockage in the heat faulty operation of the
cooled exhaust exchanger thermostat
manifold
a self contained an explosive dust or particle masks
breathing apparatus atmosphere would be would be required
(scba) would be created before entering the
required before space
entering the space
451 gpm 526 gpm 113 gpm
using the same size using small sprayer dirty sprayer plates
burner tips in all plates
burners
removed through the retained in the bowl solidified on the upper

waste drain cover

as possible to
preclude any leaks.
carrying the brine level leaks in the demister reduced feedwater


five air starting valves one (explosion relief) two engine driven lube
to permit the valve at the position of oil pumps capable of
admission of starting each main crank throw parallel operation
air at any crank angle
diaphragm wheel casing dovetail roots


bearings
reduce the clearance increase the possibility increase the possibility

between the of steam leakage past of air leakage into the
assembled ring the rings turbine
segments and shaft
Aftercondenser Fresh water Intercondenser
evaporator
special chemicals to activated alumina or all of the above may
increase adsorbtion silica gel be used
rates

brickwork
injected
the lowest point in the or near the floor plate or near the tank top
system level level
intercondenser aftercondenser all of the above
recycle evaporator reheat the flash steam improve distillate purity

flash steam
shut down the engine display excessive maintain a constant

if it over speeds speed droop speed with variations
of load
transmit latant heat of absorbs latent heat of absorbs latent heat of
evaporation fusion evaporation
suction service valves charging valve as a condenser relief valve
high viscosity index high neutralization low demulsibility

number quality

clutch
trunk type flat type any kind
differences in water velocity added to the siphon action of steam

density in boiler tubes water by the feed leaving the drum
pump
explosive bursting disc all of the above
The rate action may The proportional The inlet screen may
be increased. action may be varied. be cleaned.
seat in more slowly slap in the groove stick in the groove

side
80% 90% 99%
Fireside burning Fireside thinning Steam binding
Diaphragm clearance LP bleed steam HP bleed steam

position pressure pressure
The system is low on The solenoid valve to The high pressure

refrigerant. the chill box is 'frozen' cutout switch is
in the open position. inoperative.

means to prevent powered circulating superheater
feedwater booster pump
contamination
R-22 R-502 R-123
They operate best A flow is developed by They operate more

under negative suction imparting kinetic efficiently when
pressure conditions. energy to the fluid by mounted in a
the rotation of an horizontal position.
impeller.
Solid insoluble Water and solid Water, agitation, and
particles, aeration, and insoluble particles heat
heat
High lube oil viscosity Low fuel oil Low compression
Frequent testing of A close watch on Frequent cleaning to

relief valves. temperature to prevent remove oil and foreign
pressure.
Feet of water for Inches of mercury for Feet of water for both
positive head and both positive and positive and negative
inches of mercury for negative heads heads
negative head
low atomizer fuel insufficient air for excessive furnace
temperature combustion combustion
temperature

smoking due to high exhaust all of the above

unburned fuel temperature readings
40 minutes 38 minutes 44.5 minutes
reposition the fuel change the intake and place the starting cam
injection cam exhaust valve cam in the intermediate
positions position
remain locked in its move to the midship jam against the rudder
last position position automatically emergency stops
scoop condenser double pass counter-flow

condenser condenser
feedwater pump DC heater water level steam flow from the
discharge pressure boiler
actuated by boiler burner is properly starting trial for ignition

safety trip seated occurs
serious fire hazard pollution hazard poor combustion

which will occur in that
cylinder
mechanical to thermal electrical to thermal thermal to electrical
rate
manifold

Explosion relief valves Quick release Stacked plate type

expansion joints inlet check valves
after passing through after chemical analysis through a solenoid

an activated charcoal shows it is fit for operated three-way
filter consumption valve
brown haze yellow haze black haze
insufficient tightening failure to tighten the cutting the rings

of the packing gland packing gland in a nearest the gland too
single adjustment short

lag. lag.
a high vanadium proper combustion of carbon deposits in the
content in the fuel oil the fuel oil uptakes
75-80 gms/sec 85-90 gms/sec 95-100 gms/sec
lubricate it prior to use replace the foundation balance the warping

bolts heads
secure the settler tank reduce the load on the purge the boiler
suctions boiler furnace

manifold
more than that in the the same as that in the showing abnormal
steam and water drum steam and water drum water level
451 gpm 526 gpm 113 gpm
burners
II only is correct both I and II are neither I or II are
correct correct

'shoot' cycle cover
mean pressure absolute pressure mean effective

pressure
as possible to
preclude any leaks.
carrying the brine level leaks in the demister reduced feedwater

before the boiler has when the boiler has from the highest point
been blown down or been refilled with in the feed system
chemicals added makeup
too much suction the compressor too much discharge
pressure running too fast pressure
steam operator burner air preheater
maintain plant utilize circulating cool the lube oil supply

efficiency seawater
Aftercondenser Fresh water Intercondenser
evaporator
Battery starting Electric starting Hand starting
blowing down the adding adding a sulphite

boiler phenolphthalein chloride scavenger
changing fuel oil return changing the speed of varying air pressure
pressure a rotary cup supplied to the nozzle

injected
system level level

intercondenser aftercondenser all of the above
1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1.0 HP


if it overspeeds speed droop speed with variations
of load
absorb latent heat of absorb latent heat transfer latent heat of
fusion vaporization fusion
thermally actuated attemporator in the sensor wired in with

bypass valve steam supply piping the three-way salinity
dump valve
the fire point the autogenous All of the above.
ignition point
slightly acidic neutral alkaline

water pump
Thermostatic Valve Pyrometer Thermocouple
The rate action may The proportional The inlet screen may
be increased. action may be varied. be cleaned.
have a flash point of have a flash point of be oxidation resistant

not greater than 200°F not less than 315°F and nontoxic
threaded brass expansion joints in the metallic packing

ferrules on the tube condenser shell pressed around the
ends tube ends
80% 90% 99%

The system is low on The solenoid valve to The high pressure

refrigerant. the chill box is 'frozen' cutout switch is
in the open position. inoperative.
If the pressure is A body at rest tends to A body in motion

constant, the volume remain at rest. tends to remain in
of an enclosed gas motion.
varies indirectly with
absolute temperature.

means to prevent powered circulating superheater
feedwater booster pump
contamination
R-22 R-502 R-123
At the first inspection If the thickness found Any user of a

for certification after a as a result of gaging is nondestructive testing
water-tube boiler has less than original device must
been installed for ten thickness, the boiler demonstrate that
years, it shall be must be condemned. results with an
gaged by drilling to accuracy of plus or
determine the actual minus one percent
extent of deterioration. are consistently
obtainable.

heat
Closing of the An increase in the Decreasing the
expansion valve suction pressure suction pressure

pressure.
Feet of water for Inches of mercury for Feet of water for both
positive head and both positive and positive and negative
inches of mercury for negative heads heads
negative head
the engine is cold there is too much lube the turbocharger is
oil in the cylinders fouled
increase the P-tank complete the dry depressurize the tank,
pressure to the material discharge replace the gasket,
unloading valve before attempting any then tighten the bolts
setting to force the repairs securing the hatch
manhole cover to seat cover
itself

lead connector

more power output lower fuel pressure less power output
Increase starting air Admit starting air in Open the indicator

pressure by small the opposite direction cocks on those
amounts until the air to reposition the cylinders on
pressure is high engine crankshaft and compression and
enough to crank the then restart in the apply increased
engine over. desired direction. starting air pressure.
proportional action proportional plus reset proportional plus reset

action plus rate action
feedwater pump DC heater water level steam flow from the

the boiler firing rate the fuel being burned the firebox is not
exceeded the end had been heated to purged before
point of circulation the flash point attempting to light a
fire
rate
manifold

stroke top dead center bottom dead center
insufficient tightening failure to tighten the cutting the rings

of the packing gland packing gland in a nearest the gland too
single adjustment short

lag. lag.
4 6 8
14.0% 21.0% 79.0%

manifold
more than that in the the same as that in the showing abnormal
steam and water drum steam and water drum water level

burners
correct correct
evaporator expansion valve condenser

waste drain cover
rapson slide follow-up gear receiver unit
central valve floating ring cylinder body
opening sooner staying open for a staying open for a

shorter period of time longer period of time
a single row of blades a dummy piston and one or more velocity-

more than once cylinder to offset axial compounded impulse
thrust stages at the high
pressure end of the
turbine
too much suction the compressor too much discharge
pressure running too fast pressure
high exhaust sluggish engine all of the above
temperatures operation
minimize any ensure proper action minimize heat buildup
appreciable amount of of the condenser in the ahead stages
condensate sentinel valve or back
depression pressure trip
leaky condenser tube zinc plates being feed pump
corroded away
interference with the corrosion of the heater localized heat
operation of the soot due to the low stack stressing of air heater
blowers temperatures surfaces
blowing down the adding adding a sulphite

pintle reaction ring tilting box or swash

plate
system level level

lower will be cylinder more complete will be more rapid will be the
compression fuel combustion rise in combustion
temperatures pressure
1/2 HP 3/4 HP 1.0 HP
chemical action of the difference in the rate uneven heating of the

slag on the firebrick of expansion between brickwork during boiler
surface the firebrick and slag warm up
coating
if it overspeeds speed droop speed with variations
of load
absorb latent heat of absorb latent heat transfer latent heat of
fusion vaporization fusion
thermally actuated attemporator in the sensor wired in with

bypass valve steam supply piping the three-way salinity
dump valve
the fire point the autogenous All of the above.
ignition point
gasoline engine external combustion internal combustion

engine engine
pump
Slow the turbine to Stop the shafts. Shift strainers and
minimum speed and gravity tanks.
watch the bearing
temperatures.
cold freshwater heated salt water cold saltwater


ends tube ends
Decrease forced draft Open the fuel oil meter Open the fuel oil
fan speed. bypass. heater bypass.

Low feedwater High stack gas Water hammer

pressure temperatures
Increased maximum Increased cylinder All of the above.
horsepower mean effective
pressure
means to prevent dearating feedwater superheater
feedwater heater
contamination
Use a hydraulic jack to Assure that the Replace the tube with
cold bend the tube. warped tube does not a spare, if available, or
touch adjacent tubes plug it.
and then reroll it in the
header.
obtainable.

heat
Closing of the An increase in the Decreasing the
expansion valve suction pressure suction pressure

pressure.
High temperature Oil Sludge
oxide
increase the P-tank complete the dry depressurize the tank,

pressure to the material discharge replace the gasket,
unloading valve before attempting any then tighten the bolts
setting to force the repairs securing the hatch
manhole cover to seat cover
itself

lead connector

Increase starting air Admit starting air in Open the indicator
pressure by small the opposite direction cocks on those
amounts until the air to reposition the cylinders on
pressure is high engine crankshaft and compression and
enough to crank the then restart in the apply increased
engine over. desired direction. starting air pressure.

main feed pump water flow to the boiler signal from the flame
speed scanner
decreased probability better heat transfer all of the above

of tube failure during characteristics
normal operating
conditions

fire
lower the water level decrease the forced drain the soot blower
draft fan speed pneumatic operating
lines
fuel injectors abnormal fouling of the exhaust lubricating quills not
working gas boiler working
15° list and a 22° list and a 30° list and a
permanent 10°Trim permanent 10° trim permanent 10° trim

improper operation of adding make up feed vapor lock in the

the gland exhauster condensate pump
cause severe pump damage the packing damage the pump
vibration at operating gland stuffing box casing interstage
speed seals
back pressure pyrometer readings infrared analysis
readings

4 6 8
14.00% 21.00% 79.00%
cracked water cooled a clogged heat faulty thermostat

exhaust manifold exchanger operation
fires should be shut off boiler water gage is bottom blow should be
faulty opened

purged with refrigerant washed with an grounded to the

gas ammonia and alcohol compressor
solution
correct correct
pneumatic, hydraulic, operational control, pneumatic control,

and electric control speed control, and electric control and
braking monitoring
'shoot' cycle cover
rapson slide follow-up gear receiver unit
pumped to the pumped to the at a saturated

receiver evaporator temperature


pressure end of the
turbine
secure power to the cause a backup power automatically reclose
indicator supply to energize within 10 seconds
excessive operating the compressor excessive discharge
hours without carrying running too fast pressure
out preventive
maintenance
flooded seawater feed high water level in the malfunctioning check

heater shell air ejector after valve in the air ejector
condenser discharge
leaky condenser tube zinc plates being feed pump
corroded away
blowing down the adding adding a sulfite

pintle reaction ring tilting box or swash

plate
reduce water provide an air cushion allow for an increase

turbulence in water volume as the
engine warms up
poor heat transfer in mechanical losses in heat loss required for
feed water heaters the atomization fuel oil heating
process
single speed floating proportional control reset control
control

coating
turbine driven and the turbine gland all of the above
reciprocating steam exhaust system
pumps
engage the starter fill the sump and bypass the hydraulic
motor with the prevent low level in motor when the
flywheel the system engine is running
chiller condenser compressor
evaporator king valve condenser
Millimeters Universal Seconds Furol Minutes Universal

gasoline engine diesel engine internal combustion

engine
water pump
watch the bearing
temperatures.
solenoid valve pump motor ram shaft


ends tube ends
solid propeller controllable pitch suction back propeller

propeller
Diaphragm clearance Rotor radial position Rotor casing sliding
position foot position
A restriction in the oil Excessive air trapped Increasing the amount

drain line to the sump. in the lube oil system. of oil through the
gravity tank overflow
line.
pressure
Octane number is Cetane number has Increase in lube oil
increased. decreased. pump discharge
pressure.
header.
obtainable.
Excessive bearing bolt Insufficient bearing Short periods of above

torque crush normal operating
speeds
Open all drains in soot Thoroughly warm all All of the above.
blower steam supply soot blower steam
piping. supply piping.
Two-helical lobes Three-cylindrical lobes Two-cylindrical lobes

oxide
operating the double closing the master oil closing the oil
bottom sluice valves valve with the reach recirculating valve with
with the reach rod rod the remote control

lead connector
diluted with water contaminated with contaminated with

carbon sludge
lower than normal improper adjustment loss of air charge in

supply steam pressure of steam cushion the pump discharge
valves plenum chamber
speed scanner
are only effective at can adsorb no more remove additives from

temperatures below than five times their the lube oil
100°F weight in water
a pyrostat measuring one flame detector for one flame detector in

decreased steam each burner each furnace
temperature
fire
lines
the skirt being tapered the skirt being tapered the crown being
and smaller than the and larger than the tapered and smaller
crown crown than the skirt
15░ list and a 22░ list and a 30░ list and a
permanent 10░Trim permanent 10░ trim permanent 10░ trim
methyl chloride propane compressors butae compresors

compressors
air leaks through the improper operation of vapor lock in the
turbine glands the gland exhauster condensate pump
10 and 11 12 and 14 15 and 17
cause excessive cause damage in the allow interstage

leakage past the stuffing box leakage in the pump
packing gland casing glands
readings
liquid and vapor direct-acting and pilot electric and pressure

operated
4 6 8

14.00% 21.00% 79.00%
increase only decrease initially and increase initially and

then increase then decrease
cracked water cooled a clogged heat faulty thermostat

exhaust manifold exchanger operation
faulty opened
19 gpm 9 gpm 38 gpm
172 gpm 343 gpm 400 gpm
130 gpm 259 gpm 605 gpm
purged with refrigerant washed with an grounded to the

gas ammonia and alcohol compressor
solution
cooling of the pistons for removal of dirt or all of the above
and bearings metal particles
resulting from wear
pneumatic, hydraulic, operational control, pneumatic control,
and electric control speed control, and electric control and
braking monitoring
waste drain cover
actuating the throttle rotating the hand lube increasing the load on
hand tripping device oil pump backwards the driven unit
pumped to the pumped to the at a saturated

receiver evaporator temperature


pressure end of the
turbine
secure power to the cause a backup power automatically reclose
indicator supply to energize within 10 seconds
freon 12 and ammonia carbon dioxide and carbon dioxide only

ammonia
excessive operating the compressor excessive discharge
hours without carrying running too fast pressure
out preventive
maintenance

condenser discharge


trapped in the bowl trapped in the filter forced out the overflow
slide block pintle reaction ring

engine warms up
feedwater heaters the atomization fuel oil heating
process
single speed floating proportional control reset control
control

coating
pumps
chiller condenser compressor
cooling water heat load in the solenoid valve in the

temperature to the refrigerator liquid line
condenser compartment
boiler water level and boiler water level and feedwater flow and
steam pressure feedwater flow steam pressure
pump
watch the bearing
temperatures.
Bronze Carbon Copper and Carbon
piston speeds injection pressures engine speeds

increase decrease decrease
solid propeller controllable pitch suction back propeller

propeller
Diaphragm clearance Limiting the use of LP Operation through
position bleed steam critical speed ranges

line.
pressure
pressure.
header.
Water cooled exhaust The surge tank must Air flow provided by a
elbows remove the be located a minimum fan is used as the
heat. of 4 feet above the cooling medium.
highest finned tube.

speeds
oxide
burning lube oil an overloaded engine insufficient combustion
air
operating the double closing the master oil closing the oil
bottom sluice valves valve with the reach recirculating valve with
defective solenoid grounded high tension incorrect primary air

valve lead setting

carbon sludge
corrosion of the nozzle low fuel pressure loss of power

tip
lower than normal improper adjustment loss of air charge in

supply steam pressure of steam cushion the pump discharge
valves plenum chamber
96.3 93.5 90.1
steam flow fuel flow steam pressure

temperatures below than five times their the lube oil
100°F weight in water

temperature
it is of the water it is used as an special provision is

jacketed type emergency generator made by the Chief
Engineer
lines
15░ list and a 22░ list and a 30░ list and a
permanent 10░Trim permanent 10░ trim permanent 10░ trim
at a pressure below during the valve with only the exhaust

atmospheric overlap period valve open

10 and 11 12 and 14 15 and 17
cause severe pump damage the packing damage the pump

vibration at operating gland stuffing box casing interstage
speed seals
readings
liquid and vapor direct -acting and pilot electric and manual
operared
Water flinger Drain hole Lantern ring
33.0% 21.0% 14.0%
decrease only increase initially and decrease initially and

then decrease then increase
a leak in the leakage through the leaking high pressure

intercooler piping low pressure unloader discharge valves
control diaphragm
faulty opened

19 gpm 9 gpm 38 gpm
172 gpm 343 gpm 400 gpm
130 gpm 259 gpm 605 gpm
lube oil temperature fuel pressure lube oil pressure

resulting from wear
Turbo chargers Waste heat boilers Auxiliary air blowers
bowl boss three-wing device flexible spindle
decrease the firing increase the forced decrease the forced

rate draft speed draft speed
increase in fuel decrease in the decrease in the quality
consumption degree of superheat of steam entering the
superheater
the heat of combustion the volume of steam is automatic burner

is sufficient to remove small at low pressures cycling controls steam
all moisture from the volume and quality
steam
balance and control provide adequate vent accumulated
condensate cooling water for the vapors from the
temperatures at full air ejector condensers condensate pump
load discharge
water hammer feathering of valves vapor interrupting of
discs boundary film
a low refrigerant the liquid valve is open high evaporator
charge in the system too much superheat

condenser discharge
remove floating disrupt circulation in a have no effect on
impurities from boiler steaming boiler boiler alkalinity
water
bouncing of the valve splitting of the valve failure of the valve to

gear keeper collars open
slide block pintle reaction ring

engine warms up
feedwater heaters the atomization fuel oil heating
process
lower cylinder more complete fuel higher cylinder firing
combustion combustion pressures
temperature
distance piece sprayer plate diffuser plate
sesitive brand compensating spring dashpot

pumps
condenser compressor chiller barrel

boiler water level and boiler water level and feedwater flow and
steam pressure feedwater flow steam pressure
angle of tube differences in density difference between the
inclination within the circulating heights of the boiler
medium drums
Set screw Wire seal Locking nut
Oil mixed with Graphite and oil Vegetable oil

kerosene
is reduced is increased is eliminated

clockwise, due to the counterclockwise, due counterclockwise, due

bowl rotating to the bowl rotating to the bowl rotating
counterclockwise clockwise counterclockwise
pick up less of any share an equal drop an equal amount

increase in load amount of any of any decrease in
increase in load load
Diaphragm clearance Limiting the use of LP Operation through

position bleed steam critical speed ranges

line.
Spring Strut Thrust
pressure.
Higher temperatures Lower temperatures Higher compression
create higher create higher ratios create lower
compression ratios. compression ratios. temperatures.
Water cooled exhaust The surge tank must Air flow provided by a
elbows remove the be located a minimum fan is used as the
heat. of 4 feet above the cooling medium.
highest finned tube.

speeds
oil sludge acid deposits

air
operating the double closing the master oil closing the oil re-
bottom sluice valves valve with the reach circulating valve with
valve lead setting

carbon sludge

tip
excessive bearing play overloading of the all of the above

within the running gear cylinder
3,305 GPH 4,208 GPH 6,610 GPH

temperature below than five times their the lube oil
100° F weight in water

temperature

Engineer
becomes saturated expands in volume becomes superheated
again again
II and III III and IV I, II, III and IV
100°F 130°F 160°F


10 and 11 12 and 14 15 and 17
cause excessive cause damage in the allow interstage

leakage past the stuffing box leakage in the pump
packing gland casing glands
Not more than 60 Not more than 90 Overheating the motor
seconds seconds cannot occur.
compensate for gross are able to transmit will rapidly disconnect
misalignment in the high torque, even the engine from the
drive train where slight line shaft
misalignment exists
Water flinger Drain hole Lantern ring
improper vacuum a malfunctioning brine a clogged

pump desuperheater water
strainer
33.0% 79.0% 87.0%

a leak in the leakage through the leaking high pressure

intercooler piping low pressure unloader discharge valves
control diaphragm
Raise the feed pump Blow down the gage Secure the steam stop
pressure. glass. to that boiler.
214 gpm 107 gpm 427 gpm


resulting from wear
steam lanes in the a branch line from the submerged heating
condenser air ejector steam coils supplied with
supply auxiliary exhaust
steam
reduces resonance transmits generates the low

and accentuates the electromagnetic flux frequency current
turning moment through the primary which excites the
irregularities circuit secondary
electromagnet
superheater

steam

load discharge
slugging due to too much oil in all of the above
flooding back circulation
a low refrigerant the liquid valve is open high evaporator
charge in the system too much superheat
not enough air low fuel temperature low fuel pressure

water

using an inside inserting a rotating and
micrometer thermocouple measuring to nearest
permanent fitting
tilting box pintle reaction ring
poor heat transfer in mechanical losses in poor combustion in the

feedwater heaters the atomization boiler
process
temperature
power section compensating section dashpot
due to the higher due to the latent heat evaporation in a

temperature of the of evaporation submerged medium
incoming feed principle produces more
distillate
create a high allow the spray to hit make a blast in the
turbulence within the the piston rim rather main chamber prior to
main combustion than the cooler the piston expansion
chamber cylinder wall stroke
condenser compressor chiller barrel

copper iron monel metal or

stainless steel
boiler water level and boiler water level and feed water flow and
steam pressure feed water flow steam pressure
medium drums
Burning of intake excessive firing increase fuel
valves pressures consumption
sensible heat latent heat of applied heat

vaporization


constant-stroke pumps spring loaded pump cam-loaded pumps
change load without automatically divide effectively anticipate

changing speed and balance the loads the amount of fuel
necessary to bring the
engine up to the
proper output to
accept the increased
load
Low feed water High stack gas Water hammer.

pressure. temperatures.
Spring Strut Thrust
Turbo-generator Spring bearing Thrust bearing

turbine bearing
Ammonia R-22 All of the above are
correct.
The scanner head The scanner works in The scanner window
must be adjusted to conjunction with the must be isolated from
sight the sensitivity burner fuel oil the forced draft fan air.
link. (solenoid controlled)
shut off valves.
heating the appliance both A and B neither A and B
Inspect alignment Check teeth for pitting Check bearing lube oil
between gears and and scuffing. temperatures.
turbine.
Direct thermal type Direct refrigeration The indirect type of
refrigeration
Electric Calcium Pneumatic

air
shut off the power to shut off the power spray water on the fire
the pump ventilation

valve lead setting
contaminated with diluted with fuel oil diluted with water

carbon

tip

3,305 GPH 4,208 GPH 6,610 GPH
feed water pump DC heater water level steam flow from the
high velocity slugs of damage due to water all of the above
water in motion in the hammer
system
starting trial for ignition burner is properly actuated by boiler
occurs seated safety trip

Engineer
again again
drain the steam close the steam open the liquid
cylinder cylinder drains cylinder drains
as a means to sample release excess drain off condensation

stack gases for testing pressure
100░F 130░F 160░F


mechanical friction fluid overheating torsional vibration
excessive recirculation a vapor bound main a leak in the

of condensate from condensate pump desuperheater internal
the outlet of the air gasket
ejector condenser to
the main condenser


misalignment exists
Pressure and Pressure decreases Pressure increases
temperature increase and temperature and temperature
increases decreases
strainer
33.00% 79.00% 87.00%

Volumetric efficiency Discharge pressure Normal running time
will be decreased will decrease will be decreased
Raise the feed pump Blowdown the gage Secure the steam stop
214 gpm 107 gpm 427 gpm
piston rods connecting rods piston guides

steam
coupling pullout value staybolt strength shear-off coupling

superheater

steam

load discharge
slugging due to too much oil in all of the above
flooding back circulation
low compression solenoid stuck open fuel booster pump
pressure too high

water

diffuser after cooler venturi
near the evaporator near the evaporator on the bottom row of

coil outlet coil inlet the evaporator coils
poor heat transfer in mechanical losses in poor combustion in the

feedwater heaters the atomization boiler
process
temperature
fairlead wildcat capstan
due to the higher due to the latent heat evaporation in a

temperature of the of evaporation submerged medium
incoming feed principle produces more
distillate
pure oxygen dry nitrogen dry hydrogen
flash point at which temperature to which rate at which the fuel

the fuel will burn the fuel must be can be pumped during
heated transfer operations
proportional band error command input
copper iron monel metal or

stainless steel
low steam pressure high voltage all of the above

medium drums
Burning of intake Excessive firing Increased fuel
valves. pressures. consumption.
Bearings Casing volute Wearing rings
prevent it from seizing reduce tube pitting reduce wear to brush

bristles
constant-stroke pumps spring loaded pump cam-loaded pumps
On the suction side of In the injection pump On the inlet side of the
the delivery pump housing discharge spray valves
Low feedwater High stack gas Water hammer.
Spring Strut Thrust
the transmitter rotor is when the transmitter the entire AC

electrically connected rotor is turned, the synchronous
to the steering gear receiver rotor also transmission system
turns consists of
transmitting rotor,
intermediate telemotor
and receiving rotor.
Ammonia R-22 All of the above are

correct.
shut off valves.
heating the appliance both A and B neither A and B
Inspect alignment Check teeth for pitting Check lube oil bearing
turbine.
Ammonia R-22 Sulfur dioxide
Precision gear Turbine drive Centrifugal
high lube oil low turbocharger low cooling water

temperature speed temperature
nozzle orifices are needle valve spring is needle valve is
eroded defective operating properly
slag formation on the erosion of the screen the ends of the flame,
screen tubes tube baffles farthest from the
atomizers, to be a
yellowish orange, or
golden shade
carbon
overheating, due to varying the water level carrying excessive

waterside deposits above the crown sheet alkalinity in the boiler
water

moisture in the system condition of the condenser

compressor suction temperature
valves
speed scanner
high velocity slugs of damage due to water all of the above

water in motion in the hammer
system
bypass a portion of the reduce corrosion in recycle exhaust gas to

exhaust gas at peak gas passages at low the turbocharger
loads for better loads
efficiency
again again
drain the steam close the steam open the liquid

cylinder cylinder drains cylinder drains

100░F 130░F 160░F
the compression low load operation periods of standby

stroke only


the main condenser


misalignment exists
Lock nut Machine threads Spot weld

strainer
33.00% 79.00% 87.00%

volumetric efficiency discharge pressure will normal running time

will be decreased decrease will be decreased
Raise the feed pump Blowdown the gage Secure the steam stop

165 gpm 309 gpm 325 gpm
lash adjusters connecting rods piston guides

steam
Increased clearances Decreased clearances Decreased slippage
ionosphere stratosphere troposphere

25 to 30 30 to 35 20 to 25
water hammer piston slap hydraulic lock
high exhaust carbon buildup in the floating piston pins

temperatures ring groove
oil flow sight glasses bearing temperatures all of the above
quality of the distillate presence of leaks in all of the above

produced the flash chambers
reduce steam cool the inter aerate makeup
temperatures condenser distillate
diffuser aftercooler venturi
calorimeter hydrometer viscosimeter
soot layer directly on stagnant gas film layer steam contact with the
the tube exterior surrounding the tube moving water inside
exterior the tube
decrease maintenance allow for higher blower produce a more

operating speeds constant airflow
density specific gravity pour point
regulate the regulate the amount of control the refrigerant

compressor suction refrigerant superheat temperature entering
pressure leaving the evaporator the evaporator

the friction affecting the drag bushing is to produce a nearly
rotation is not as used to permit the equal magnitude of
significant with a higher speed of centrifugal force
narrow diameter bowl rotation

proportional band error command input
between the exhaust in each casing in each rotor wheel

outlet and the front of diaphragm
the dummy piston
angle of inclination difference in density difference between the

between the water and heights of the boiler
the steam/water drums
mixture
Tuned vibration Securing the blade Seal stripping the

dampers. tips with shrouding. groove within the
turbine casing.
injection line cylinder indicator cock banjo oiler line

bristles
Open the auxiliary Rotate turbine with Close condensate

condensate hand jacking gear pump vent line to
recirculation valve while applying gland eliminate air leaks.
from the auxiliary air seal steam.
ejector condenser
outlet.
quantity of fuel start of injection is duration of injection

injected will always be advanced will always be greater
increased
Low feedwater High stack gas Water hammer.
Low oil temperature High oil pressure Low oil pressure
calorimeter pedometer pyrometer
R-12 R-22 R-11

shut off valves.
by-pass valve reducing valve return line
Inspect alignment Check teeth for pitting Check lube oil bearing
turbine.
Ammonia R-22 Sulfur dioxide
high lube oil low turbocharge speed low cooling water

atomizers, to be a
golden shade
carbon

water
compensating needle compensating spring accumulator spring
valve tension tension
Twin stage pump Double stage pump Multistage pump

valves
maximum power and half speed and normal normal operating

load under normal temperature temperature without a
conditions load
bypass a portion of the recycle exhaust gas to minimize moisture

exhaust gas at peak the turbocharger condensation in the
loads for better boiler gas passages at
efficiency low loads
decreases in decreases in volume decreases in moisture
superheat content
check the crankcase change the fuel oil clean the air filter
oil level strainers
less than 250 psig less than 300 psig less than 350 psig
(1795 kPa) (2169 kPa) (2513 kPa)

stroke only
localized pitting caustic embrittlement acid corrosion

the main condenser
Oil spray Drilled passage Oil control rings

destructive pitting spalling All of the above are
correct.
by solenoid valve by the high-pressure by a relay

cut-out
strainer
engine coolant is fuel oil is leaking into the piston rings are
leaking into the lube the lube oil excessively worn
oil
volumetric efficiency discharge pressure will normal running time

will be decreased decrease will be decreased
secure the steam stop blow down the gauge speed up the feed
and then secure the glass to find the true pump to raise the
fires water level water to normal
165 gpm 309 gpm 325 gpm

treating the boiler maintaining feed water keeping the
water with oxygen temperature of 212°F watersides free from
scavenging chemicals in the economizer scale deposits
Increased clearances Decreased clearances Decreased slippage
ionosphere stratosphere troposphere
remove ferrous remove nonferrous hold the strainer cover

metallic particles from metallic particles from in place when
the lube oil the lube oil removing or installing
the cover bolts
no oil is overflowing failure of all lube oil the gravity tanks being
the gravity tank pumps empty
high exhaust insufficient ring side floating piston pins

temperatures clearance
low fuel oil fouled burner sprayer insufficient combustion
temperature plates air supply

reduce steam cool the aerate makeup
temperatures intercondenser distillate
diffuser aftercooler venturi

sodium chloride activated alumina calcium chloride
prevent exhaust power a reciprocating muffle exhaust gas

smoke emissions supercharger noise
exterior the tube

Coefficient of Refrigerating Camot gage

performance frequency
regulate the regulate the amount of control the refrigerant

compressor suction refrigerant superheat temperature entering
pressure leaving the evaporator the evaporator
ensure proper steam provide a means of all of the above

flow, thus preventing controlling steam
'short circuiting' of passage in response
superheater loops to throttle demands

standby pump trick wheel telemotor

the dummy piston

mixture

turbine casing.

bristles

ejector condenser
outlet.

increased
Loose blow down ring. Excessive blow down Scale in the escape
adjustment. piping.
Low oil temperature High oil pressure Low oil pressure
pressure drop the difference of the pressure

increased across the temperature between difference on the
coolers inlet and outlet manometer
R-12 R-22 R-11
The oil pressure is The oil pressure is The oil flow control
less than the cooling greater than the valve is always
water pressure. cooling water installed in the oil input
pressure. line.
The pressure drops The plunger rotates to The barrel rotates to
and fuel delivery the no fuel position. the zero effective
stops. stroke position.
Wire all valves closed Remove handhole Ventilate the waterside
that connect to other plate dogs with a until completely dry.
boilers. slugging wrench.
R-123 R-134a R-227

high lube oil low turbocharge speed low cooling water

atomizers, to be a
golden shade
close in on the re- bypass the regulating close the condenser
circulating line from valve in the loop seal valve until
the DC heater to the condensate re- the loop refills and
condenser hotwell circulating line until the reopen slowly
loop refills
water
vary the beginning and operate with residual provide maximum fuel
ending of injection fuels only delivery rate
Full of bubbles Light green Clear
steam flow and drum drum water level and drum water level and
water level feedwater flow drum pressure
conditions load

efficiency
superheat content
oil level strainers
low boiler water a high concentration of operating under low
alkalinity hydrazine in the boiler load conditions for
water extended periods
(1795 kPa) (2169 kPa) (2513 kPa)

stroke only
sounding the lube oil examining the lube oil checking oil for
settling tank strainers unusually low
temperature
Oil spray Drilled passage Oil control rings
correct.
by solenoid valve by the high-pressure by a relay

cut-out
strainer
oil
carbon will accumulate combustion gases will piston side thrust will
behind the ring penetrate beneath the be increased
ring land
loose valve spring worn valve seats broken valve springs

locks
secure the steam stop blowdown the guage speed up the feed

488 gpm 142 gpm 570 gpm
treating the boiler maintaining the keeping the

water with oxygen feedwater temperature watersides free from
scavenging chemicals 212░F in the scale deposits
economizer
return springs a hydraulic relief valves

accumulator
diameter of the suction width of the impeller diameter of the

piping, with all other impeller
factors remaining the
same
provide a passage for adjust leakage at the allow for distortion of

the stuffing box shaft gland the wearing rings
sealing liquid
the cover bolts
no oil overflowing in oil drop line is closed the gravity tanks being
the gravity tank empty
high piston crown excessive main floating piston pins

temperatures bearing wear

quality of the distillate presence of saltwater all of the above

produced leaks into the flash
chamber
reduce steam cool the aerate makeup
temperatures intercondenser distillate
correct correct
sodium chloride activated alumina calcium chloride

exterior the tube

accelerated natural cross-compound integral
accumulator piping pump
ensure that liquid maintain a constant maintain constant

refrigerant returning to degree of superheat at evaporator coil
the compressor has the evaporator coil pressure independent
the proper superheat outlet of suction pressure
variations

amount of excess air amount of moisture all of the above

contained in the steam
call out all hands for utilize a rubber reduce the vessel's
assistance impeller portable speed and other plant
pump loads

the dummy piston
power increased and temperature is raised exhaus temperature is
break specific fuel and fuel consumption raised and power
increased increased increased

mixture
valves pressures consumption

turbine casing.
the lube oil to be the cleaning fluid a new cover gasket to

allowed to cool before viscosity to be more be installed when
removing the basket viscous than the lube reassembling the unit
oil
ejector condenser
outlet.

increased
Behind the In the top of the steam Below the generation
superheater screen drum tube bank
tubes
Loose blowdown ring. Excessive blowdown Scale in the escape
adjustment. piping.
Compensation Idle speed setting Load limit control
Provide either a Run all piping so it All of the above.

common or individual may be drained by
reducing station for gravity.
each group of units
requiring the same
operating pressure.
R-134a R-12 R-123
pressure. line.
R-123 R-134a R-227
Propeller Reciprocating Rotary
high compression cracked cylinder liner fuel with a high

pressure vanadium content
exhaust temperature cooling water compression pressure
from a particular temperature
cylinder
close in on the bypass the regulating close the condenser
recirculating line from valve in the loop seal valve until
the DC heater to the condensate the loop refills and
condenser hotwell recirculating line until reopen slowly
the loop refills
small size of impeller lack of moving parts ease at which the
wearing rings may be
changed
high head pressure high suction pressure bubbles in the sight

glass
water level feedwater flow drum pressure
conditions load

superheat content
oil level strainers
(1795 kPa) (2169 kPa) (2513 kPa)
compressor valve pounding due to carbon buildup on the

overspeeding due to valve covers being valve plates
mechanical failure in excessively tight
the unloader
maintaining the fuel oil a light brown haze a slight wisp of white
temperature as high from the stack smoke from the stack
as possible
temperature
filtering occurs twice in clogging will not occur dropping pressure is
each pass of oil half of that through a
through the system single filter unit
correct.
The RPM must be The governor has no The RPM will remain
manually controlled by control over RPM in the same with or
the load limit knob. this mode. without load.

strainer
oil
high firing pressure lube oil leakage into high fuel oil pressure
the blower
locks
secure the steam stop blowdown the guage speed up the feed
488 gpm 142 gpm 570 gpm

a jammed three-way chromate pH too low a high level in the
thermostatic valve surge tank
treating the boiler maintaining the keeping the

water with oxygen feedwater temperature watersides free from
scavenging chemicals 212░F in the scale deposits
economizer
0.15 grains per gallon 0.20 grains per gallon 0.25 grains per gallon
return springs a hydraulic relief valves

accumulator

piping, with all other impeller
same
provide a passage for adjust leakage at the allow for distortion of

the stuffing box shaft gland the wearing rings
sealing liquid
the cover bolts

positive feed four-stroke engines two-stroke engines
lubricators are usually utilize a usually consume less
installed on all heavier grade of fuel lube oil than four-
bearings of four-stroke oil than two-stroke stroke engines
engines, whereas as a engines
splash feed system is
used on two-stroke
engines

chamber
10C 25C none of the above
correct correct
float controlled level of capacity of the throughput of the brine

the feed heater distillate pump overboard pump
viscosity index pour point thermal change value

radiation through the combustion gases incomplete fuel oil

furnace casing leaving the stack combustion
four-stroke/cycle reverse cycle engine double acting engine
engine
exhaust valve starting valve intake valve
ensure that liquid maintain a constant maintain constant

refrigerant returning to degree of superheat at evaporator coil
the compressor has the evaporator coil pressure independent
the proper superheat outlet of suction pressure
variations

less than the pressure greater than the highest at the oil
in the lubricating pressure in the groove action
system lubricating system
7 hours 58 minutes 8 hours 57 minutes 9 hours 38 minutes
accurately measuring directly measuring the using the paper or

the elongation of the width of the flattened cardboard gauge
plastic rod along the plastic rod with a printed on the plastic
bearing surface vernier caliper rod package to
measure the flattened
width
finned and tube short and extended dry and flooded

blade erosion turbine over speed fracturing of the
carbon packing
It creates an axial It loses velocity at It creates an axial
thrust in the direction constant pressure. thrust opposing the
of the steam flow. direction of steam
flow.
Engine exhaust Constant pressure Explosion relief valves
silencers type turbochargers
Bulk modulus Young's law Shear modulus

oil
close the superheater put the boiler on the increase the boiler
vent line firing rate
Quantity of fuel Start of injection tends Duration of injection

injected will always be to be advanced. will always be greater.
increased.

tubes
Loose blowdown ring. Excessive blowdown Scale in the escape
adjustment. piping.
Provide either a Run all piping so it All of the above.
common or individual may be drained by
reducing station for gravity.
each group of units
requiring the same
operating pressure.
R-134a R-12 R-123
pressure. line.
R-123 R-134a R-227

an increase in an increase in suction lifting of the relief
discharge pressure pressure valve

cylinder
close in on the bypass the regulating close the condenser
recirculating line from valve in the loop seal valve until
the DC heater to the condensate the loop refills and
condenser hotwell recirculating line until reopen slowly
the loop refills
small size of impeller lack of moving parts ease at which the
wearing rings may be
changed
the oil slinger on a used to distribute seal the lifting ring on each
spring bearing water throughout the running light
pump stuffing box
high head pressure high suction pressure bubbles in the sight

glass
water level feed water flow drum pressure
oxidation inhibitors extreme pressure all of the above
additives

efficiency
repressurized and repressurize and allowed to stand
blown out with the blown out with the empty, but pressurized
discharge hoses discharge hoses until refilled
disconnected connected
cut in the lube oil pressurize the lube oil top off the expansion
cooler system with the pre- tank
lube pump
350 psig (2413 kPa) or 500 psig (3548 kPa) or 550 psig (3893 kPa) or
over over over
compressor valve pounding due to carbon buildup on the

overspeeding due to valve covers being valve plates
mechanical failure in excessively tight
the unloader
dumping and refilling passing the water treating the water with
the boiler weekly through absorbent chemical scavengers
filters
as possible
temperature
air binding will develop the installation of an wire drawing of the

equalizing line will be disc will result
necessary
strainer
oil
inadequate air filtration excessive ring and excessive cooling of
liner wear lubricating oil

locks
leak in the system broken raw water burned or cracked

heat exchanger pump shaft piston in one cylinder


speed of the forced temperature of the fuel all of the above
draft fan and quantity oil
of excess air
0.15 grains per gallon 0.20 grains per gallon 0.25 grains per gallon
follow-up control six-way valve Rapson slide

piping, with all other only impeller
same
braided asbestos staged rubber machined metallic
covered core composition seal packing strips or fins
segments stripping
turbine blades Babbitt bearings turbine labyrinth

a water leak off line moisture in the turbine a salt water service
steam line
used on two-stroke
engines

closed, and only slight open, and no leakage open, and only slight
leakage permitted permitted across the leakage permitted
across the shaft shaft packing across the shaft
packing packing

correct correct
float controlled level of capacity of the throughput of the brine

the feed heater distillate pump overboard pump
viscosity index pour point thermal change value
furnish energy to the reduce engine room all of the above

turbocharger noise
radiation in the uncontrolled escape of incomplete

furnace casing combustion gases up combustion
the stack
engine
assist in mixing produce a fine, prevent primary air

atomizing steam with swirling, uniform fuel mixing with the fuel
the fuel mist
Not allowing mixing of Allowing some mixing Diffuse flame to all
fuel and air of fuel and air corners of the furnace
reduction gears rocker arm connecting or piston

rod


width
dry and flooded finned and tube short and extended

steam sealed turbine vents on tanks and all of the above
glands gear casings

flow.
under a pressure and sealed by a vacuum sealed by the seal

fluid may tend to leak and no leakage will cage or pump lantern
out from the pump occur ring
along the shaft
through the stuffing
box

oil

increased.

tubes
The radial air doors The distance piece is The viscosity of the
are closed. improperly adjusted. fuel oil is too low.
Provide a dirt pocket Provide all units with a Wherever possible

and strainer ahead of dirt trap and gate install vertical runs for
the steam trap on a valve in the supply condensate piping.
unit heater return. and a check valve on
the return.
Plastic fireclay Plastic chrome ore Chrome castable
For every action there If the pressure is An imbalance of force

is an equal and constant, the volume on a body tends to
opposite reaction. of an enclosed dry gas produce an
varies directly with the acceleration in the
absolute temperature. direction of that force
which is directly
proportional to the
applied force and
inversely proportional
to the mass of the
body.
Increasing the inlet Increasing the quality decreasing the

temperature of the of the fuel-air mixture temperature of the
lubricating oil. jacket water.
The temperature of The designed rotating A leaking head gasket.

the air entering the speed of the
compressor compressor.
R-123 R-134a R-227


cylinder
The viscosity of the oil The alkalinity of the oil The neutralization
has increased in has decreased. number has
addition to a decided decreased below
rise in the minimum levels.
neutralization number.
8 tons of oxygen 8 ounces of oxygen 80 ounces of oxygen

dissolved in 1,000,000 dissolved in 1,000,000 dissolved in 100,000
pounds of water ounces of water ounces of water
the oil slinger on a used to distribute seal the lifting ring on each
spring bearing water throughout the running light
pump stuffing box
improper separation excessive lube oil excessive water
consumption discharge rate
maintain a low keep the end of the All of the above
discharge flow rate fixed discharge line
from excessively
vibrating
oxidation inhibitors extreme pressure all of the above

additives
white red orange

repressurized and repressurize and allowed to stand
blown out with the blown out with the empty, but pressurized
discharge hoses discharge hoses until refilled
disconnected connected
cooler system with the tank
prelube pump
a pressure drop high distillate low distillate
through the loop seal conductivity conductivity
more than 250 psig more than 300 psig more than 350 psig
(1795 kPa) (2169 kPa) (2513 kPa)
piston pin piston oil ring
filters
as possible
decrease in the excessive gas high steam
pressure drop liberation from the temperature at the
between the water waterside vents heater outlet
inlet and outlet
air binding will develop the installation of an wire drawing of the

equalizing line will be disc will result
necessary

strainer
oil
bottom of the casing suction line discharge flange



low exhaust mechanical knock in fuel knock in each

temperature each cylinder cylinder
speed of the forced centrifugal force all of the above

draft fan and quantity imparted to the oil in
of excess air the atomizer
mud drum water surface floor tubes
follow-up control six-way valve Rapson slide

piping, with all other only impeller
same
segments stripping
turbine blades babbit bearings turbine labyrinth

steam line
used on two-stroke
engines

chamber
closed, and only slight open, and no leakage open, and only slight
leakage permitted permitted across the leakage permitted
across the shaft shaft packing across the shaft
packing packing
dry out fixed discharge assist in producing all of the above

piping and hoses water free
compressed air
1.5 pounds of salt per 2.0 pounds of salt per 3.5 pounds of salt per
32 pounds of water 32 pounds of water 32 pounds of water
air pressure at the air supply temperature atomizer design and

furnace oil viscosity
turbocharger noise
radiation in the uncontrolled escape of incomplete

furnace casing combustion gases up combustion
the stack
engine
160°F 170°F 180°F
spring tension exerted steam pressure the weight of the

on retaining rings exerted on the packing diaphragm acting on
segments the packing ring
the fuel mist
assist combustion by shield the flame from diffuse flame to all
heating incoming air the incoming air blast corners of the furnace
while allowing some
mixing of fuel and air
rod
140°-150°F 160°-180°F 190°-210°F

width
The straight vane The curved vane The curved vane

impeller always has a impeller is less likely to impeller will be easier
greater capacity develop cavitation. to balance

glands gear casings

flow.
under a pressure and sealed by a vacuum sealed by the seal

fluid may tend to leak and no leakage will cage or pump lantern
out from the pump occur ring
along the shaft
through the stuffing
box
insulate the zincs to replace the zincs if file the zincs to

alter the temperature they are approximately change the shape
50% consumed
increased.
Pressurized tank Distributor assembly Cylinder check valve
The drain connection The stuffing box gland The packing is

is left opened. is tightened. adjusted for greater
cooling or replaced.
Provide a dirt pocket Provide all units with a Wherever possible

and strainer ahead of dirt trap and gate install vertical runs for
the steam trap on a valve in the supply condensate piping.
unit heater return. and a check valve on
the return.
Gravity causes the oil The self-priming The discharge

to flow toward the feature of the capacity varies directly
discharge. centrifugal pump with the speed of the
enables it to draw its impeller.
own suction as it
starts.

The temperature of The designed rotating A leaking head gasket.

the air entering the speed of the
compressor compressor.
Fuel oil transfer pump Centrifugal type Settler service pump

general service pump
rotary centrifugal propeller
late injection timing high lube oil plugged oil-scraper

temperature ring holes
low-alloy steel is used a replaceable sleeve the valve requires

throughout is shrunk on the valve double springs
stem
The viscosity of the oil The alkalinity of the oil The neutralization
has increased in has decreased. number has
addition to a decided decreased below
rise in the minimum levels.
neutralization number.

excessively tight insufficient cylinder a loose piston

mounting bolts lubrication

maintain a low keep the end of the All of the above
discharge flow rate fixed discharge line
from excessively
vibrating
antifoaming agents extreme pressure all of the above

additives
white red orange
high feed water soot accumulation on excessive steam

temperature the superheater demand
Raw water pressure Lube oil pressure Air box pressure
cooler system with the tank
prelube pump
over over over
detuner or viscous lightened crankshaft spherically seated

fluid damper flywheel crankshaft bearing
filters
salt water feed heater distillate cooler flash chamber

inlet and outlet
provide a means of enable a pump and its afford the pumping
supplying sealing fluid suction line to remain system protection
for the impeller shaft primed prior to starting against water hammer
stuffing box the pump and surging
pitted seating surfaces loose dogs all of the above
Feedwater is treated Oxygen is liberated in Oxygen is liberated by

with phosphates. the three-stages of maintaining the
feedwater preheating. highest practical
feedwater
temperature.
reset the starboard stop the fuel oil manually close the
forced draft fan circuit service pump quick-closing valve in
breaker on the main the fuel oil line to the
switchboard starboard boiler
oil
bottom of casing suction line discharge flange


42.5 gpm 46.3 gpm 85 gpm
lube oil pressure saltwater pressure exhaust temperature


of excess air
relief valves oil flowing through the dashpots

pumps
dehumidification dampening humidification

segments stripping
turbine blades babbit bearings turbine labyrinth

steam line
bearing pressure in a the maximum bearing two-stroke/cycle diesel
two-stroke/cycle single pressure is higher in a engines require more
acting diesel engine is single acting two- complicated
continually reversed stroke/cycle diesel lubrication piping
engine

change color secure the add a predetermined
compressor amount of liquid drier
remove bulk material check the pilot assist in delivering

dust from the unloader operation moisture free air
discharge lines
1.5 pounds of salt per 2.0 pounds of salt per 3.5 pounds of salt per
32 pounds of water 32 pounds of water 32 pounds of water

turbocharger noise
Volume Density Distance
temperature of the box compressor suction compressor discharge

pressure pressure
160░F 170░F 180░F

the fuel mist
while allowing some

rod
140░-150░F 160░-180░F 190░-210░F
open the bypass valve open the bypass valve close the isolation
and then close the to the sump and then valves and then open
isolation valves close the isolation the bypass valve to
valves the storage tank
The straight vane The curved vane The curved vane
impeller always has a impeller is less likely to impeller will be easier
greater capacity develop cavitation. to balance

glands gear casings
the viscosity increases engine oil lubricating qualities of

consumption the oil re-enhanced
decreases
40 ft. 24 ft. 26 ft.
begin a continuous chemically treat to chemically treat to

boiler blow down lower the pH to normal raise the pH to normal
level level
alter the temperature they are 50% change the shape
consumed
take 24 hours to raise use a small orifice use a large orifice
steam burner sprayer plate to burner sprayer plate to
start start
low exhaust valve lift excessive cylinder insufficient mechanical
cooling clearance
The drain connection The stuffing box gland The packing is

is left opened. is tightened. adjusted for greater
cooling or replaced.
Flash point Specific gravity Viscosity
Gravity causes the oil The self-priming The discharge

to flow toward the feature of the capacity varies directly
discharge. centrifugal pump with the speed of the
enables it to draw its impeller.
own suction as it
starts.

Filling the cut with iron Grinding the seating Refacing the surface
cement or plastic surface and installing and over torquing the
steel. an oversized gasket. handhole plate.

Axial Piston Hypoid Gear Centrifugal

water hammer action fluid friction steam knock

stem
temperature open


maintain a non- prevent dry material All of the above
vibrating delivery rate from being discharged
on deck
possibility of explosion unit is operating in overall volume of the

exists due to the extreme overload space exceeds 0.6
formation of volatile conditions cubic meters
gases
white red orange
high feedwater soot accumulation on excessive steam

To ensure the fuel To clear the smoke To let the waste heat
nozzles are flushed stack. boiler reduce it's rate
clean. of steam generation.
the relative velocities the thermal radiant heat transfer
of the fluids must be conductivity of becomes severely
decreased causing a solidified contaminants impaired
corresponding loss of is poor
heat transfer
(1795 kPa) (2169 kPa) (2513 kPa)

frequently blowing treating the boiler the introduction of

down the boiler water with phosphates oxygen scavenging
chemicals
salt water feed heater distillate cooler flash chamber

inlet and outlet
provide a means of enable a pump and its afford the pumping
supplying sealing fluid suction line to remain system protection
for the impeller shaft primed prior to starting against water hammer
stuffing box the pump and surging
Feedwater is treated Oxygen is liberated in Oxygen is liberated by

feedwater preheating. highest practical
feedwater
temperature.
pressure and bellows bellows control temperature and
control spring control
absorb less free become give up moisture as
atmospheric moisture supersaturated at high condensation
relative humidity
the relief valve should the high pressure you should close in on
open and allow the cutout switch should the suction valve
excess refrigerant to operate before the
flow to the receiver relief valve opens
Check the DC heater Blow down the boiler. Secure the boiler fires.
water level.
42.5 gpm 46.3 gpm 85 gpm




pumps
intake air should be lube oil outlet none of the above

preheated temperature should be
increased 20° above
normal
dehumidification dampening humidification
air leakage from pressure buildup on steam from escaping

entering the turbine both sides of the to the atmosphere
casing diaphragm
turbine blades reduction gears all of the above
reinforcing castable anchoring castable anchoring castable

and plastic refractory refractory only and plastic refractory
hygroscopic sulfite bromine hygroscopic bromide

engine
Marine Engineering Certificate of Marine Engineer's

Regulations Inspection Manual
change color secure the add a predetermined
compressor amount of liquid drier
dry out fixed discharge assist in producing all of the above

piping and hoses water free
compressed air
vaporization atomization gasification

power the reduce the cylinder cool the turbocharger
turbocharger scavenge effect
water eddies gas film gas eddies
temperature of the box compressor suction compressor discharge

pressure pressure
160░F 170░F 180░F
grease cups hand during leakage through the

installation stuffing box
protect the furnace support the outer protect the
casing and retain casing superheater from
furnace heat convectional heat
transfer
while allowing some
contaminated high main lubricating insufficient ring groove

lubricating oil oil system temperature clearance
140░-150░F 160░-180░F 190░-210░F

pour point viscosity index specific gravity

oxidation
Prevents the Improves lube oil Improves cold weather
accumulation of cooling. starting.
combustible gases.

boiler blowdown lower the pH to normal raise the pH to normal
level level
alter the temperature they are 50% change the shape
consumed
start start
cooling clearance
Fuel oil viscosity is too The diffuser is burned The secondary air
low. out. cone is improperly
adjusted.
Close in on the feed Close the gage glass No action is necessary

stop-check valve. cutout valves. since checks in the
cutout valves
automatically seat to
stop loss of steam and
water.

Plastic chrome ore Castable fireclay Refractory mortar
The high pressure The high and low The low pressure
cylinder will be smaller pressure cylinders will cylinder will be smaller
than the low pressure be of equal size. than the high pressure
cylinder. cylinder but the piston
stroke will be greater.
sliding pool valve directional valve oficice check valve



stem
temperature open
another centrifuge the number of conical the feed temperature
should be used to disks must be must be decreased to
avoid the possibility of increased 170°F
contaminating the
main lube oil system
provide higher reduce pressure prevent the sanitary
pressure in the system fluctuation in the pump from losing
system suction
maintain a non- prevent dry material All of the above
vibrating delivery rate from being discharged
on deck
II only is correct both I and II are Neither I or II are
correct correct

gases
white red orange
high feedwater soot accumulation on excessive steam

the relative velocities the thermal radiational heat
of the fluids must be conductivity of transfer becomes
decreased causing a solidified contaminants severely impaired
heat transfer
over over over


chemicals
first stage flash second stage flash brine overboard line
chamber chamber
combustion pulses fuel oil pump failure flame failure
Secure cooling and Lock the rotor of the All of the above.
lubrication to the damaged
damaged turbocharger.
turbocharger.
Feed water is treated Oxygen is liberated in Oxygen is liberated by

feed water preheating. highest practical feed
water temperature.
absorb less free become give up moisture as

atmospheric moisture supersaturated at high condensation
relative humidity
the relief valve should the high pressure you should close in on
open and allow the cutout switch should the suction valve
excess refrigerant to operate before the
flow to the receiver relief valve opens
Check the DC heater Blowdown the boiler. Secure the boiler fires.
water level.
227 gpm 453 gpm 491 gpm

the pressure of gases specially designed the concept of

developed parts connected to a reciprocity
shaft

of excess air
excessively high fuel too much excess air delayed burning due
oil temperature to inadequate excess
air
pumps

normal
later and end earlier and end later and end earlier
spring bound carbon machine packing braided asbestos

segments strips or fins covered core
segments


engine

is connected to the is driven at the highest compensates for

propeller shaft RPM alignment variations
between the engine
and pinion gear
remove bulk material check the pilot assist in delivering
dust from the unloader operation moisture free air
discharge lines
timing of the pump supply pressure to the shape of the

pump combustion chamber

crankshaft journal bearings camshaft
50°F (27.8°C) 70°F (38.9°C) 90°F (44.5°C)
grease cups hand during leakage through the

installation stuffing box
transfer

condenser evaporator king valve
jacket water cylinder liner may be raw water pump is

thermostat has failed cracked over speeding just
prior to engine
shutdown
combustible gases.

boiler blowdown lower the pH to normal raise the pH to normal
level level
renew the plates at replace the zincs if file the plates to
each inspection deteriorated by 50% change the negative
value
start start
cooling clearance
At or near the center In the furnace In the furnace not

of the crown sheet of approximately 1 1/2 more than 1 inch (2.54
the combustion inches (3.8 cm) below cm) below the lowest
chamber. the normal waterline. permissible water
level.
adjusted.

cutout valves
water.

The high pressure The high and low The low pressure
cylinder will be smaller pressure cylinders will cylinder will be smaller
than the low pressure be of equal size. than the high pressure
cylinder. cylinder but the piston
stroke will be greater.
Two sets of valves, One set of valves in Two relief valves, one
one set each for the water chest and on each of the liquid
suction and discharge another set in the cylinder.
located in the water liquid cylinder.
chest.
Main feed pump Main condensate Main circulating pump

pump
partially burned fuel excessive air velocity all of the above

particles are leaving through the air
the stack registers
shrinking threading pressing

temperature open
avoid the possibility of increased 170░F
contaminating the
a loose valve plate excessive overload no compression
prevent the sanitary provide a higher increase water flow

pump from losing pressure in the system through the system
suction then the pump can
deliver
8.60 knots 8.63 knots 8.68 knots

correct correct

gases
Combustion knock Leaking piston rings Light load
an excessive brine failure of the brine excessive distillate

blowdown rate pump pump speed
provide a means of enable the pump and afford the pumping

supplying sealing fluid its suction line to system protection
for the impeller shaft remain primed prior to against water hammer
stuffing box starting the pump and surging
the relative velocities the thermal radiational heat
of the fluids must be conductivity of transfer becomes
decreased causing a solidified contaminants severely impaired
heat transfer
(1795 kPa) (2169 kPa) (2513 kPa)
resonant with the critical fore and aft horizontal whipping

crankshaft natural crankshaft vibrations motions of the
frequency crankshaft
chemicals
first stage flash second stage flash brine overboard line
chamber chamber

warn the engineer of cool the crown sheet open the burners'
low water level at high firing rates electrical firing circuits
back to CO2 tank the same as the with a vacuum pump

ammonia system
poor fuel injection into bending of pump tension shock to fuel
the cylinder moving parts lines
a malfunctioning an unlocked over floating valves

overload cam speed trip
has a low grease is thinned with a is heated prior to

penetration number suitable lubricating oil packing to bearing
( is hard )
Check the DC heater Blowdown the boiler. Secure the boiler fires.
water level.
227 gpm 453 gpm 491 gpm

lube oil pressure salt water pressure exhaust temperature

shaft

air
closing of the six-way driving the rams up a corresponding
valve against the stops slowing or increasing
of the pumped flow
rate
normal
steam over supply insufficient steam wrong adjustment

low fuel booster pump high fuel rack setting ignition quality of the
pressure fuel oil
to the water to both connections, only as necessary to

connection, but not including finned areas prevent possible injury
steam connection

between the engine
and pinion gear
supercooled at or below the dew all of the above
point


50░F (27.8░C) 70░F (38.9░C) 90░F (44.5░C)
sludge hard varnish All of the above

transfer

thermostatic liquid line box solenoid low pressure cutout

expansion valve switch
Air setting mortar Insulating block Calcined

diatomaceous earth

thermostat has failed cracked overspeeding just prior
to engine shutdown

combustible gases.
Octane number Ignition index number Volatility point
if water level is low open the superheater close forced draft

open feed valve purger blower
renew the plates at replace the zincs if file the plates to

each inspection deteriorated by 50% change the negative
value
be closed until just be closed until after remain open or
before line pressure is the air cock is closed, partially open until
reached, and then and then opened until steam blows through
given a short blow the boiler is placed on the lines, and then the
period line valves should be
closed
at the poop deck and all of these none of the above

wait for the call of the
able seaman
level.
adjusted.

cutout valves
water.
Constant cleaning to Constant testing of the Frequent draining of

remove oil and dirt. relief valves. water.

Evaporation is the Brine is the result of Distillate is the product
second part of the condensed sea water resulting from the
distillation process vapor. evaporation of fresh
where brine is water vapor.
removed.
Two sets of valves, One set of valves in Two relief valves, one
one set each for the water chest and on each of the liquid
suction and discharge another set in the cylinder.
located in the water liquid cylinder.
chest.
Bottom blow from the Blowdown the rear Blowdown the front
mud drum. water wall header. water wall header.
pump
Type II Type III Type IV

the stack registers
remote manual control single-element local manual hand
regulator feedwater regulator control
shrinking threading pressing
I. 22.25 m3 II I. 24.74 m3 II. I. 23.87 m3 II.

23.45 MT 21.28 MT 20.75 MT

avoid the possibility of increased 170░F
contaminating the
a loose valve plate excessive overload no compression
prevent the sanitary provide a higher increase water flow

pump from losing pressure in the system through the system
suction then the pump can
deliver
8.60 knots 8.63 knots 8.68 knots

correct correct
steam relieving maximum combined maximum combined

capacity of safety oil consumption of all steam generating
valves oil burners installed on capacity for all
a single boiler propulsion boilers of a
single plant

provide a means of enable the pump and afford the pumping

supplying sealing fluid its suction line to system protection
for the impeller shaft remain primed prior to against water hammer
stuffing box starting the pump and surging
centering rings steam pressure labyrinth rings
6 consecutive 9 repeated starts 12 cranking periods of

cranking cycles under load 5 seconds each

40 pounds 30 pounds 20 pounds
high exhaust low exhaust low exhaust

temperature and high temperature and low temperature and high
firing pressure firing pressure firing pressure
liquid refrigerant lube oil viscosity being compressor suction

flooding the reduced by refrigerant pressure suddenly
compressor and dilution increasing
system
the same as the freon with a vbacuum pump temperature of

system compressed gas
on the exhaust stroke at the end of the at the start of the
power stroke intake stroke
supply air system ship's service air low pressure deck air
system system
a malfunctioning an unlocked floating valves

overload cam overspeed trip
restricted gage glass properly operating high water level

line feed pump
condenser tubes system relief valve high pressure cutout

would rupture would open switch would function
157 gpm 217 gpm 285 gpm
608 gpm 521 gpm 130 gpm

a jammed open oil excess fuel pressure an excessively long
solenoid at the nozzle purge cycle
shaft
speeder spring tension fuel rack lag load on the engine
air
closing of the six-way driving the rams up a corresponding
valve against the stops slowing or increasing
of the pumped flow
rate
Piston cooling pumps Exhaust valve All of these
submerging oil wiper pressure lubricating spraying oil directly on

rings in an oil bath through internal the thrust collar and
passages shoes
dirt and grit are all air pockets are all excess grease is
flushed from the vented from the expelled from the
bearing housing grease housing
boils at a temperature will condense at a boils at a temperature

equal to the boiling temperature equal to independent of any
point of the the highest individual components
component with the condensation point of in the mixture
lowest boiling point the component with a
condensation point
equal to any one of
the components
excessively high lube wasted lube oil cooler all of the above
oil temperature zincs
low oil level in the low fluid viscosity high oil level in the
reservoir existing only around sump
the shaft seal
steam connection
bending of the valve damage to the gag over pressurizing the
stem valve body
between the engine
and pinion gear
supercooled at or below the dew all of the above
point
Intake, compression, Intake, Intake, pressurization,

combustion, decompression, ignition, exhaust.
expansion, exhaust. combustion,
expansion, exhaust.
remove the emission power a reciprocating muffle exhaust noise

of exhaust smoke supercharger
pollutants
evaporator condenser receiver
50░F (27.8░C) 70░F (38.9░C) 90░F (44.5░C)
stratify the fuel charge prevent carbon provide a place for

buildup combustion
115.38 RPM 123.54 RPM 130 RPM
thermostatic liquid line box solenoid low pressure cutout


diatomaceous earth
pour point viscosity temperature quality of the oil

thermostat has failed cracked overspeeding just prior
to engine shutdown
Fixed block pads. Locked train shims. Torsion pads.
Straining Spraying Atomizing
economizer drain superheater vent air heater vent
immediately after after being secured for immediately after

charging 3 hours with the sump shutdown following a
heater secured prolonged period of
operation
closed
effective pumping pressure drops slowly plunger rotates to the

stroke of the plunger until the full stroke is zero delivery position
ends attained until the next stroke

level.
Main condenser Vent condenser Gland exhaust
condenser
The high limit control The stack relay The stack relay
secures power to the actuates the low limit secures power to the
entire oil firing system. control which breaks high voltage side of
the ignition circuit. the ignition
transformer.
Constant cleaning to Constant testing of the Frequent draining of
remove oil and dirt. relief valves. water.
Insulating cement Castable fireclay Chrome castable
Evaporation is the Brine is the result of Distillate is the product

second part of the condensed sea water resulting from the
distillation process vapor. evaporation of fresh
where brine is water vapor.
removed.
Asbestos Rubber Carbon
Bottom blow from the Blowdown the rear Blowdown the front
pump
Type II Type III Type IV

the stack registers
remote manual control single-element local manual hand
regulator feedwater regulator control
improper break-in relocation of the water contamination of

wear overlay flashing the lube oil system

the use of scavenge more complicated higher working
air valve gear temperatures of the
piston and cylinder
proportional action proportional plus reset on off reset action
action
5568 barrels 5358 barrels 5258 barrels
controls the opening varies the steam regulates back

or closing of turbine pressure in the steam pressure
nozzle valves chest

single plant

decrease increase with an increase with a

increase in viscosity decrease in viscosity
to preclude at any time its safety is when boiler drum

nondestructive testing in doubt thickness has
methods decreased by 5%

40 pounds 30 pounds 20 pounds

surging at governed loose engine mounting coolant leaking into
RPM bolts the cylinder
liquid refrigerant lube oil viscosity being compressor suction
flooding the reduced by refrigerant pressure suddenly
compressor and dilution increasing
system
After the axial The arm of the axial A bridge gauge is

clearance indicator is clearance indicator is placed across the
screwed into contact pushed so contact is bearing, and the gap
with the rotor, shims made with the end of between bridge and
are placed in the the rotor, and the rotor is measured by
clearance well, and reading on the scale the axial clearance
the thickness is is noted. indicator.
measured.

supply air system ship's service air low pressure deck air
system system
a malfunctioning an unlocked floating valves

overload cam overspeed trip

line feed pump
condenser tubes system relief valve high pressure cutout

would rupture would open switch would function
157 gpm 217 gpm 285 gpm
608 gpm 521 gpm 130 gpm


feed pipe mud drum water surface
When the six-way When the ram relief When the rudder
valve is opened. valves lift. angle is different from
the position of the
helm.
piston cooling pumps exhaust valves all of the above
decrease fluctuate remain constant

passages shoes
dirt and grit are all air pockets are all excess grease is
flushed from the vented from the expelled from the
bearing housing grease housing
boils at a temperature will condense at a boils at a temperature
equal to the boiling temperature equal to independent of any
point of the the highest individual components
component with the condensation point of in the mixture
lowest boiling point the component with a
condensation point
equal to any one of
the components
stop the fuel oil secure the feed water close the main steam
service pump supply to the boiler stop
low oil level in the low fluid viscosity high oil level in the
reservoir existing only around sump
the shaft seal
steam connection
keep heat transfer prevent rapid reduce electrolytic
surfaces shiny and accumulation of action on heat
clean marine growth exchanger metals
prevent chill shocking improve the efficiency reduce the damaging
the compressor of the expansion valve effects of liquid
suction valves slugging
jaw-type clutch plates multi-plate friction two independent

plates with sliding clutches
collars
Intake, compression, Intake, Intake, pressurization,
combustion, decompression, ignition, exhaust.
expansion, exhaust. combustion,
expansion, exhaust.
heat feed water store feed water all of the above

pollutants
fuel injection spray cylinder swept volume fuel droplet
penetration
size of only the fuel oil pressure as the ability of the forced
sprayer plates only concern draft fan to supply
combustion air
gas temperature pressure timing

buildup combustion
allow oil backflow from reduce fuel oil meter the quantity of
the injector to the helix pressure between fuel delivered
injection strokes
Backing Maneuvering All of the above.
thermostatic liquid the solenoid low pressure cutout

fuel oil back pressure fuel supply pressure automatic steam

regulating valve atomizer assembly

diatomaceous earth
excessive water in the a leaking intercooler excessive moisture in

fuel the scavenge air
Fixed block pads. Locked train shims. Torsion pads.

charging 3 hours with the sump shutdown following a
operation
closed

At the shell In the furnace In the furnace not
approximately 1 (one) approximately 1 (one) more than 1 inch
inch below the normal inch below the normal below the lowest
waterline waterline permissible water level
Pumps Check valve Reverse-acting relief

valve
transformer.
Heat of compression Superheat All of the above
As the temperature As the temperature Viscosity is not

increases the viscosity increases the viscosity dependent on
increases decreases temperature
Bottom blow from the Blow down the rear Blow down the front
Positive displacement Explosion proof gear Non-vented plunger
rotary
double flow reaction multi-stage impulse singlke flow reaction
turbine turbine turbine
secure the boiler and inspect the escape secure the boiler and
check the valve spring piping for binding on blank off the valve
compression the valve body flange

piston and cylinder
action
55% 79% 83%
controls the opening varies the steam regulates back

nozzle valves chest

single plant
air diesel oil seawater

blow down rate pump pump speed
limit the radial increase the shaft hold the main engine
movement of the shaft speed in place

never require any are unimportant are engaged only on

maintenance because they have no emergency situations
effect on braking
decreased auxiliary water hammer in the increased air ejector
exhaust pressure economizer discharge temperature
pressure gauges water columns safety valves
Calorific value Kinetic energy Octane no.

measured.

forced draft air system supply air system ships service air
system
Destruction of the A possibility of Excessive tooth stress

jacking gear. shearing the jacking on the high pressure
gear flexible coupling. first reduction pinion.

line feed pump
9.124 Kw 4.245Kw 8.125 Kw


When the six-way When the ram relief When the rudder
valve is opened. valves lift. angle is different from
the position of the
helm.

passages shoes
Insulation of hot Lubrication of moving Elevation of heat sink
surfaces. parts. temperatures.
volatile low-boiling pressure non-acidic
stop the fuel oil secure the feedwater close the main steam
circulation combustion moisture carryover
fuel oil centrifuges fuel oil discharge chemical additives

filters called biocides
keep heat transfer prevent rapid provide a protective

surfaces shiny and accumulation of coating on heat
clean marine growth exchanger surfaces
prevent chill shocking improve the efficiency reduce the damaging
the compressor of the expansion valve effects of liquid
suction valves slugging

collars
square of the diameter cube of the diameter impeller efficiency for
of the impeller of the impeller large changes in the
size of the impeller
chemically treat feed ensure recirculation in remove the major
water to remove the feed water system amount of non-
carbonic gas condensable gases
from the main
condenser
pollutants
supply the lube oil settle lube oil prior to maintain oil supply for
service pump with a purifying several minutes to
positive suction head bearings should the
lube oil service pump
fail
combustion air
hydraulic pressure high back pressure centrifugal force

buildup combustion
injection strokes
Counter Parallel Circular

impeller and casing packing box and glands seal and

wearing rings packing gland packing gland

Assembling the lube A 15 PPM oily water A magnetic duplex
oil purifier as a separator and strainer.
separator and aligning discharge monitor.
it to the bilge
overboard.
to ensure the to ensure the to ensure the

compound additions compound additions automatic or manual
are adequate for are adequate for blowdown rate and
control of pH controlling dissolved frequency is adequate
oxygen for control of total
dissolved solids
The fittings at the The hose fitting at the The low pressure hose
discharge and suction suction service valve fitting at the gage
valves of the is tightened last after manifold is the only
compressor are both purging the center fitting that is
closed simultaneously connection. connected first and
to prevent objective tightened last.
cross flows.

on the exhaust on all devices subject in way of the control
manifold prior to the to the by-products of valve of each cylinder
inlet of the combustion or for direct reversing
turbocharger lubrication system engines having a main
vapors starting manifold

valve
transformer.
Keep the pump casing Open the pump Secure all drains prior
vent valve closed until suction valve prior to to admitting any steam
flow is established admitting steam to the to avoid damage to
through the pump. turbine. traps.
Cold freshwater Heated saltwater Cold saltwater
Positive displacement Explosion proof gear Nonvented plunger

rotary
Double-element Triple-element Monothermonic


piston and cylinder
action
3,906 kW 14,363 kW 28,726 kW
controls the opening controls the steam regulates steam back

nozzle valves in the chest
steam chest
dripping atomizers high atomizing steam faulty steam atomizer

pressure return traps
combustion control remote means of direct suction to the
valve on the discharge stopping the pump double bottom tanks
side
the main salt water the condensate the main lube oil
circulating pump is system is operating system is operating
operating
centering rings steam pressure labryinth rings

baked on slag soot corrosion water trapped

deposits between tubes and
refractory
above normal with a below normal with a below normal with an

normal exhaust normal exhaust above normal exhaust
acidic contamination high boiler water low boiler water
alkalinity alkalinity
stored on the vessel transported to the All of the above are
distribution sites correct.

measured.
775 RPM 1550 RPM 1800 RPM
forced draft air system supply air system ships service air
system

dark smoke automatic shutdown all of the above
capacity will decrease suction pressure will suction pressure will

increase decrease


deaerating feed tank first stage heater distillate tank
allow for heat transmit forces evenly improve the piston

expansion seal
hydraulic pressure heating with a torch hydraulic lever arms
Insulation of hot Lubrication of moving Elevation of

surfaces. parts. condenser
temperatures.
the fact that the the velocity imparted the turbulence of high
specific weight of to the feed water by pressure feed water
steam is greater than the feed pump entering the steam
water drum
stop the fuel oil secure the feedwater close the main steam

Injection is metered by Injection has a Injection will not occur
an external delivery constant beginning until the helix closes
valve. and variable ending. the delivery valve.

collars
square of the diameter cube of the diameter impeller efficiency for
of the impeller of the impeller large changes in the
size of the impeller
heat feedwater store feedwater all of the above
rotary motion of the reciprocating motion of developed differential

camshaft the piston
fail
combustion air
compressor and condenser and liquid evaporator coil piping

receiver line
injection strokes
Counter Parallel Circular

packing box and impeller and casing gland seal and
packing gland is wearing ring is critical packing is critical
critical gland seal and
packing gland is
critical
pour point maintaining proper oil specific gravity
temperature

Assembling the lube A 15 PPM oily water A magnetic duplex
oil purifier as a separator and strainer.
separator and aligning discharge monitor.
it to the bilge
overboard.
0.90 cubic meters 2.7 cubic meters 5.4 cubic meters
(900 L) (2700 L) (5400 L)
maintained at the maintained at a full allowed to go out of

normal level glass sight

dissolved solids
The fittings at the The hose fitting at the The low pressure hose
discharge and suction suction service valve fitting at the gage
valves of the is tightened last after manifold is the only
compressor are both purging the center fitting that is
closed simultaneously connection. connected first and
to prevent objective tightened last.
cross flows.
enter the engine along enter the engine leave the turbocharger
with the increase in before the increased as a negative pulse
fuel fuel supply

valve
Inspect and clean Lift the safety valves Blow down the water
burner fuel oil solenoid by hand gage glass
valves
Infiltration and Occupants inside the Entertainment
ventilation air space equipment within the
space
Compression must be Compression must be Compression must be
low for required low to prevent pre- low to have effective
horsepower and ignition. pre-ignition.
torque generation.
Multistage impulse Double flow reaction Single flow reaction

turbine. turbine. turbine.
Cold freshwater Cold condensate Warm condensate
Positive displacement Explosion proof gear Nonvented plunger

rotary

clogging of the orifices distortion of the spray erosion of the valves
pattern
the required use of greater weight per intake valve

scavenging ports horsepower ratio temperatures higher
than exhaust valve
temperatures
a defective or broken no compressive in that a loose valve plate for
high pressure cylinder that cylinder
unloader
closing the fuel ports farthest from the nearest to the cylinder
cylinder head head
3,906 kW 14,363 kW 28,726 kW
a steam inlet valve an excessive pressure excessively low

being partially open drop through the exhaust pressure
turbine

side
start the main line up the condensate line up and start the
circulating pump system lube oil system
breaks the magnetic combines with sulfates combines with oxygen

iron oxide film inside to cause severe to cause severe
boiler tubes waterside pitting waterside scaling
after the fuel oil valve after a pre-purge of before the trial for
opens not less than 10 ignition period
seconds

refractory

insufficient air to the loose hold-down bolts all of the above
burner
Static electricity could Spillage of fuel could Water contamination
be generated by fuel occur with an open of the fuel could occur
falling through vapor- hatch
laden air
Installing a water Increasing the inclined Increasing the surface
circulating pump, such angle of the area of the
as a hydro-kineter. generating tubes. economizer exposed
to the combustion
gases.
775 RPM 1550 RPM 1800 RPM
Leaking or broken An improperly A clogged intercooler

intake valves in the operating un-loader
proceeding stage
capacity will decrease suction pressure will suction pressure will

increase decrease

high fuel oil low fuel oil viscosity high steam pressure
temperature

correct correct
turbine bearing shell reduction gears bearing babbitt

material

expansion seal
feedwater regulator feed valve air chamber
later and closing later earlier and closing earlier and closing
earlier later
hydraulic pressure heating with a torch hydraulic lever arms

specific weight of to the feedwater by pressure feedwater
water drum
increased moisture reduced slime and increased density of
content mold the air


potassium chloride calcium chloride a or c

is at low load is secured is being brought up to
steaming pressure
chemically treat ensure recirculation in remove the major

feedwater to remove the feedwater system amount of
carbonic gas noncondensable
gases from the main
condenser
camshaft the piston
fail
oil water tallow
never be more than never exceed 130°F be dictated only by the

60°F below the lube oil existing sea water
inlet temperature temperature
fuel and/or air supply lube oil supply exhaust damper
compressor and condenser and liquid evaporator coil piping

receiver line
increase governor prevent governor limit engine load

promptness hunting
displacing the using a separate all of the above

camshaft axially camshaft having a
according to a double symmetrical cam lobe
cam lobe design design and rotating
the camshaft by an
appropriate angle
condensation psychometric absolute humidity


impeller and casing packing box and gland seal and
wearing rings is critical packing gland is packing gland is
critical critical
temperature
release excess allow for feedwater prevent air loacks
pressure treatment
will form emulsion in will cause sludging will not have any effect
the compressor tank
(900 L) (2700 L) (5400 L)


dissolved solids
secure the condenser close the 'king' valve stop the circulating
pump
fuel fuel supply

inboard stern tube muff type outboard specified type

couplings couplings connection of line
shafting
Observe general boiler Lift the safety valves Inspect and clean
performance by hand burner oil solenoid
valves
Infiltration and Occupants inside the Entertainment
ventilation air space equipment within the
space
Compression must be The heat of Compression must be
low for smooth compression is not low to have effective
operation. used as an ignition pre-ignition.
source of the fuel.

Main circulating Steering gear system Fuel oil service

system booster system
The steam pressure The water level will The water level will
will rise. rise. drop.
air volume regulators fuel/air ratio knob forced draft fan

damper positions

pattern
statically balanced counter balanced resonantly balanced
the use of scavenge fewer power strokes part of the fuel is

ports per revolution of the burned as the piston is
crankshaft moving away from top
dead center
a defective or broken no compression in that a loose valve plate for
unloader
placed on top of the farthest from the nearest to the cylinder
engine along its cylinder head head
centerline
3,906 kW 14,363 kW 28,726 kW
turbine

side
control the boiler drum introduce a control for introduce a control for
water level within maintaining constant maintaining constant
acceptable limits superheated steam steam pressure
regardless of the load temperature regardless of boiler
regardless of boiler load
load
start the main line up the condensate line up and start the
circulating pump system lube oil system

after the fuel oil valve after a prepurge of not before the trial for
opens less than 10 seconds ignition period

refractory
excess oxygen in the water hammer in the increased back
feed water economizer pressure

burner
Static electricity could Spillage of fuel could Water contamination
be generated by fuel occur with an open of the fuel could occur
falling through vapor- hatch
laden air
to the combustion
gases.
775 RPM 1550 RPM 1800 RPM
Leaking or broken An improperly A clogged intercooler

intake valves in the operating un-loader
proceeding stage
chemically attack the form an emulsion of raise the piston
piston skirt lube oil and water temperature
open late and close fail to open when the fail to open at normal
late engine is cold operating temperature
temperature
correct correct
at a point on the outlet at the outlet of the at the end of the

side of the main main thrust bearing supply line header to
bearings as close to the bearings
the bearings as
possible
expansion seal
three turns of wire three turns of wire one turn of wire
wrapped around the wrapped around the wrapped around the
stud of the third link on stud of the link on stud of the third link
each side of the each side of the on each side of the
detachable link detachable link detachable link
earlier later
higher jacket water a malfunctioning higher fuel

temperatures thermostat temperature
specific weight of to the feedwater by pressure feedwater
water drum
increased moisture reduced slime and increased density of
content mold the air
overheating of the reduced corrosion in increased pump
bearing the bearing capacity
fuel oil transfer pumps fuel injectors may be dirty fuel will clog the
cannot tolerate small damaged by foreign intake air filter
amounts of grit in the particles in the fuel oil
oil
prevent rapid provide a protective reduce electrolytic

accumulation of coating on heat action on heat
marine growth exchanger surfaces exchanger metals
floc point depressive alkalinity reserves ignition quality

additives
steaming pressure
chemically treat ensure recirculation in remove the major

feedwater to remove the feedwater system amount of
carbonic gas noncondensable
gases from the main
condenser
camshaft the piston
turbocharger speed fuel injection pumps engine speed droop
oil water tallow
never be more than never exceed 130░F be dictated only by the

60░F below the lube existing sea water
oil inlet temperature temperature
reduce fuel oil specific increase the fire point improve the flash point
gravity for better of the fuel oil of the fuel oil
combustion
promptness hunting

according to a double symetrical cam lobe
the camshaft by an
appropriate angle
condensation psychometric absolute humidity


impeller and casing packing box and gland seal and
wearing rings is critical packing gland is packing gland is
critical critical
temperature
release excess allow for feed water remove sediment

pressure treatment
will lower the efficiency will not have any effect will form emulsion in
of the oil the compressor crank
case
(900 L) (2700 L) (5400 L)

engine to slow down propeller to stop clutch to deflate
secure the condenser close the 'king' valve stop the circulating
pump
fuel fuel supply
on the exhaust on all devices subject in way of the starting

turbochargers lubrication system engines having a main
Scavenging ports Combustion chambers Upper and lower

crankshafts
Inspect and clean all Lift the safety valves Inspect for oil or water
solenoid valves. by hand. leaks.
Leaks in the cooler Operating the engine A punctured sea water

tube nest. while maintaining a strainer supplying
high sea water outlet cooling water to the
temperature. heat exchanger.

low for required low to prevent low to have effective
horsepower and preignition. preignition.
torque generation.
While all ring dams Ring dams of larger Satisfactory
have the same inside sizes are indicated by purification is obtained
diameter, the outside smaller numbers. when the ring dam is
diameters vary. the largest size
possible, and no oil is
present at the water
discharge.
Main circulating Steering gear system Fuel oil service

system booster system
Thermal Mechanical Specific

damper positions

pattern
the use of scavenge fewer power strokes part of the fuel is

ports per revolution of the burned as the piston is
crankshaft moving away from top
dead center
a defective or broken no compressive in that a loose valve plate for
unloader
cylinder head head
energy supplied to the air pressure to the cooling effect on the

turbocharger intake manifold exhaust valves
Boiler Feed pump Fuel oil transfer pump All of the above
R-32 R-134a R-143a

load
Prevent entrance of Use halide torch to Defrost line to remove

moisture since positive check for system frost on coils to ensure
pressure exists in the leakage before doing visibility of parts to be
system maintenance work maintain
after the fuel oil valve after a prepurge of not before the trial for
opens less than 10 seconds ignition period
a shortage of too much oil in too much superheat

refrigerant circulation
feedwater economizer pressure
a decrease in firing an increase in exhaust an increase in cylinder

pressure gas temperature mean effective
pressure
burner
excessive suspended low water level excessive surface
solids blows
spill deflector check valve spray tip of the injector

to the combustion
gases.
the capacity will it will probably 'trip off it will produce the
remain the same line' as a result of purest and lowest
regardless of the violent flashing due to salinity concentration
seawater temperature excessive vacuum of distillate that can be
produced
twice the indicated one half the indicated one power stroke for
horsepower as a four- horsepower as a four- every two crankshaft
stroke/cycle engine stroke/cycle engine revolutions
Disengage the jacking Run the engines at Seal off the leak and
gear and allow idle and prevent the promptly remove and
contaminated oil to circulation of replace all
cool to engine room contaminated oil. contaminated oil from
temperature. the system.
The fuel heater relief The fuel oil pump will The fuel oil re-
valve will open lose suction. circulating valve will
immediately. automatically close.
temperature

correct correct
overcharged system system leaks high ambient

temperature
the bearings as
possible
some of the oil used some of the oil used all of the oil used by
by the engine through by the engine through the engine through a
a filter a centrifuge centrifuge
three turns of wire three turns of wire one turn of wire
wrapped around the wrapped around the wrapped around the
stud of the third link on stud of the link on stud of the third link
each side of the each side of the on each side of the
detachable link detachable link detachable link
earlier later

outside the space the throttle station within the fireroom
concerned
low presure control electronic control both a and b
decreased refractory increases furnace size proper combustion

maintenance
overheating of the reduced corrosion in increased pump
bearing the bearing capacity
oil
prevent rapid provide a protective reduce electrolytic

accumulation of coating on heat action on heat
marine growth exchanger surfaces exchanger metals
turbocharger fuel atomizer fuel injector
floc point depressive alkalinity ignition quality

additives

steaming pressure
heat feedwater store feedwater all of the above
pressure of the fuel vacuum developed in pressure of the fresh

charge the manifold air charge
food for gases most all of the above

microbiological detrimental to the
organisms ozone layer of the
atmosphere
never be more than never exceed 130░F be dictated only by the
60░F below the lube existing sea water
oil inlet temperature temperature
hydraulic pressure centrifugal force mechanical linkage
combustion
promptness hunting

according to a double symetrical cam lobe
the camshaft by an
appropriate angle
dew point flash point cooling point

motor and pump shaft casing and impeller lantern ring and
wearing rings impeller
providing the minimum supplying all the air topping off all
quantity of starting air necessary to start both receivers at the
at all times the main engine and required design
an auxiliary at the pressures
same time
release excess allow for feedwater remove sediment
pressure treatment
spirit level gauge shafting gauge dial gauge
500 RPM 750 RPM 1500 RPM
close the master fuel take the boiler off the increase the fuel oil
oil valve line supply pressure
replace with new shaft repair by welding recondition by

spare process machining
fuel injection pump fuel injector nozzle combustion chamber


crankshafts
Inspect and clean Lift the safety valves Blowdown the water
valves

operation. used as an ignition preignition.
source of the fuel.
discharge.

Heating the air to a Cooling the air to a Heating the air and
point at which point below dew point, then cooling it to a
moisture will boil off, then reheating it. point below dew point.
then recooling it.
air volume regulators fuel/air ratio controller forced draft fan

damper positions
short cycling of the air blowing out through excessive out through
compressor the inlet air filter the inlet air filter
low lube oil excessive oil low bearing oil

temperature consumption pressure
for automatically for the shoes to tilt to allow the leveling
adjusting clearances slightly, thereby plates to pivot on the
to the correct value allowing the formation collar when thrust
when wear occurs of a wedge shaped oil loads are applied
film under a thrust
load

centerline

R-32 R-134a R-143a
the filter elements are the relief valve is stuck all of the above
installed upside down open
load
open the furnace close off the burner reduce the forced draft
peephole cover register pressure
outside of the space at the throttle station within the fire room
concerned
a shortage of too much oil in too much superheat

refrigerant circulation
feedwater economizer pressure
will incorporate the will not be approved and satisfy U.S.C.G.

use of an automatic for classification regulations shall be
unloading device purposes approved
sooner and close later sooner and close later and close later
sooner

solids blows
It drains to the It is directed to the It is re-circulated via

makeup feed tank. gland exhaust the loop seal.
condenser.
the capacity will it will probably 'trip off it will produce the
remain the same line' as a result of purest and lowest
regardless of the violent flashing due to salinity concentration
seawater temperature excessive vacuum of distillate that can be
produced
The fuel heater relief The fuel oil pump will The fuel oil
valve will open lose suction. recirculating valve will
excessive fuel oil excessive return oil brickwork failure

oil control rings valve seats compression rings
overcharged system system leaks high ambient

temperature

the bearings as
possible
red for two links on white for two links on red on the detachable
either side of the either side of the link
detachable link detachable link
reduced mean decrease in heat loss lower cylinder

effective pressure operating
temperatures
outside the space the throttle station within the fireroom
concerned
operate the valve gear allow for easier valve enable a total smaller
where a larger force is replacement valve spring force to
normally required, but keep the valve tight on
space limitations its seat
restrict the use of a
single large spring
reduce furnace decrease refractory reduce combustion

temperature maintenance rates
faulty limit controls high water level flame failure
oil
air ejector steam condenser boilers

additives
boiler mud drum external downcomers floor tubes
maintain a proper re-circulate drain excess feed

condensate level in condensate to the water to the distilled
the condenser hotwell atmospheric drain tank water tank

food for gases most all of the above

microbiological detrimental to the
organisms ozone layer of the
atmosphere
never exceed 170°F never exceed the inlet not exceed the normal
temperature by more lube oil outlet
than 70°F temperature from the
centrifugal purifier
combustion
automatically blow the automatically secure prevent steam from
elements in the proper steam to the blower entering the soot
sequence head any time the blower when the
element stops turning element holes are
directed toward the
refractory
rotate or displace the bring the respective all of the above

camshaft according to cam under the air
engine design distributor pilot valves
replacing the bellows varying air loading changing the spring

with a heavier spring pressure to the compression opposing
bellows the bellows
condensing water trapping water abruptly changing the
droplets on the metal droplets in the metallic direction of vapor flow
vanes mesh
motor and pump shaft casing and impeller lantern ring and
same time
release excess allow for feedwater remove sediment
pressure treatment
bridge gauge spirit level gauge dial gauge
500 RPM 750 RPM 1500 RPM

less than 80°F more than 160°F less than 100°F
The six-way valve Both port and The synchronous

aligns itself with the starboard cables are receiver turns,
running pump. energized. duplicating the helm
motion.


crankshafts
valves

low for required low to prevent low to have effective
horsepower and preignition. preignition.
torque generation.
discharge.


Heating the air to a Cooling the air to a Heating the air and
point at which point below dew point, then cooling it to a
moisture will boil off, then reheating it. point below dew point.
then recooling it.
condenser desuperheater superheater
dirty fuel oil filters fuel oil being too high water level in the
heavy (viscous) expansion tank
short cycling of the air blowing out through excessive

compressor the inlet air filter compression in that
cylinder
water draining from combustion gases excessive fuel oil
the fuel leak of valves venting at the consumption
expansion tank
film under a thrust
load
cylinder head head

delay inflation of the reduce the deflation reduce the inflation

clutch being engaged time of both clutches time of both clutches
Air/Fuel ratio Compression pressure Lube oil pressure
increase the use a high viscosity oil increase the oil
compression ratio volatility
outside of the space at the throttle station within the fireroom

concerned
the dilution of broken fuel lines the ignition of

crankcase oil with spraying oil on the unburned fuel and air
particles of crankcase in the crankcase
combustion
the temperature of the the screen tubes gas laning will result
gas leaving the absorb excessive heat causing overheating of
generating banks will and transfer the the superheater
be lower than normal increased temperature
to the superheater

sooner

solids blows
It drains to the It is directed to the It is recirculated via

condenser.
Isolate and secure the Throw sand on the fire Extinguish the fire
piping using a combination
nozzle with applicator
The fuel heater relief The fuel oil pump will The fuel oil
valve will open lose suction. recirculating valve will
Too much lash will Too little lash may Too much lash may
cause the valve to prevent the valves prevent combustion
open early and close from seating properly. through loss of
late. compression.

heating of the air inaccurate valve constant enlargement

leaving the cylinders timing of the clearance
expansion volume
main feed pump distilling plant air heaters
red for two links on white for two links on red on the detachable
either side of the either side of the link
detachable link detachable link
increased thermal increased heat loss lower cylinder

efficiency pressures
facilitate interchanging maintain axial provide for positive oil

with other bearing alignment and reduce flow at all loads
halves thrust
an independent lube the stern bearing head the stern bearing

oil system tank sump tank
single large spring

shape of combustion turbulence in all of the above

space combustion space
follow-up gear telemotor position rapson slide indicator

additives
maintain a proper recirculate condensate drain excess

condensate level in to the atmospheric feedwater to the
the condenser hotwell drain tank distilled water tank

mica shield felt cushion copper insulator
cooling of the cylinder oxygen for combustion all of the above

liner
never exceed 170░F never exceed the inlet not exceed the normal
than 70░F temperature from the
low fluid viscosity low fluid level in the high oil level in the
around the shaft seal reservoir sump
Reduce fuel oil Increase the fire point Improve the flash point
specific gravity for of the fuel oil of the fuel oil
better combustion
directed toward the
refractory

resist emulsification neutralize acids resist oxidation at high

temperatures
condensing water trapping water abruptly changing the

droplets on the metal droplets in the metallic direction of vapor flow
vanes mesh
shaft and shaft sleeve casing and impeller mounth ring and
same time
on the gas passage to relieve excess to prevent air binding
side pressure
self-contained the system there is no difference
recovery devices compressor must be between the devices
usually contain a working to use system
compressor, system- dependent devices,
dependent recovery the system
devices do not compressor may or
may not be
operational when self-
contained devices are
used
500 RPM 750 RPM 1500 RPM
correct correct
less than 80░F more than 160░F less than 100░F
The six-way valve Both port and The synchronous

aligns itself with the starboard cables are receiver turns,
running pump. energized. duplicating the helm
motion.
increase the engine engage the ahead disengage the astern

speed clutch clutch
Metering Scavenging Penetration
Type of reduction gear Type of ship using Type of steam turbine

unit installation installation

operation. used as an ignition preignition.
source of the fuel.
Only a small portion of The thrust is The thrust is
the thrust produced is minimized by transmitted to and
counter balanced by equalizing holes drilled absorbed by the high
the action of a dummy in the turbine wheels. speed pinion and
piston. gear.

Activated alumina Anhydrous calcium All of the above

sulfate
Suction gas heat Condenser clogged or High pressure cutout
exchanger bypassed. fouled. switch inoperative.
Monel Babbitt Copper
short cycling of the air blowing out through excessive

compressor the inlet air filter compression in that
cylinder
an oversized lantern excessive suction lift reversed pump
ring rotation
film under a thrust
load

centerline
A hydraulic piston A hydraulic piston A servomotor,
raises or lowers raises or lowers mechanically
groups of valves individual valves connected to nozzle
according to pressure according to pressure valve handwheels,
received from a received from a opens or closes the
governor. governor. valves in accordance
with the type of
electrical signal
received.
energy supplied to the air pressure to the purge of exhausted

turbocharger intake manifold gases from the
cylinders
2 .5 years 5 years 8 years

increase the use of high viscosity increase the oil
compression ratio oil volatility
outside of the space at the throttle station within the fireroom

concerned

combustion
to the superheater
sooner
loss of cooler inadequate lubrication all of the above

effectiveness
mixing heavier oil with changing the atomizer increasing fuel oil
the fuel orifice size pressure
It drains to the It is directed to the It is recirculated via
condenser.
combustion knock poor fuel combustion all of the above
under load
Fail to work, but the Still functional Still function normally,
compressor having no normally at start-up but the safety interlock
load will start with little will stop the drive
or no difficulty motor
R-22 only R-115 only R-502 only
boiler will produce boiler will produce fuel service strainers

heavy black smoke dense light smoke will become clogged
late. compression.


heating of the air inaccurate valve constant enlargement

leaving the cylinders timing of the clearance
expansion volume
dry pipe feed water system generating tubes
white on the red on the detachable red on the detachable

detachable link and link and red on each link and white on each
white on each link to link to either side of link to either side of
either side of the the detachable link the detachable link
detachable link
reduced efficiency increased heat loss lower cylinder
pressures

halves thrust

single large spring

discharge pressure of hydrostatic pressure of discharge pressure
the recovery the expanding liquid from the recovery
compressor cylinder

follow-up gear telemotor position Rapson slide indicator
overloading of that increased blow-by in incomplete

cylinder that cylinder combustion in that
cylinder
higher temperature less scale formaton in less feedwater

evaporation for greater a flash evaporator required for a flash
water purity evaporator
maintain a proper recirculate condensate drain excess

condensate level in to the atmospheric feedwater to the
the condenser hotwell drain tank distilled water tank
are secured to the have air completely are placed in front of

slides of the surrounding them circulating fans
compartment
the service the proper application all of the above

environment of inspection criteria
never exceed 170░F never exceed the inlet not exceed the normal
than 70░F temperature from the
clogged fuel oil ineffective straining of low fuel oil service
heaters the fuel oil pump discharge
pressure
remove all moisture permit a flow of nearly prevent foreign
from steam leaving the dry saturated steam materials from
boiler entering the steam
drum
directed toward the
refractory

temperatures
globe valve swing-check valve plug-cock valve
raise the blow down lower the adjusting raise the blow down
ring ring ring and then lower
the nozzle ring
piston side thrust the efficiency of compression pressure
combustion

side pressure
self-contained the system there is no difference

recovery devices compressor must be between the devices
usually contain a working to use system
compressor, system- dependent devices,
dependent recovery the system
devices do not compressor may or
may not be
operational when self-
contained devices are
used
Machinery space Provision space Accomodation space
A stop check valve is A stop check valve is An emergency drain

to be located at the to be located at the line must be provided
economizer outlet. economizer inlet. to the reserve feed
tank.
correct correct
less than 80░F more than 160░F less than 100░F
The steering service The follow-up gear The cylinder relief

pump motor is takes the pump off valves bypass oil to
stopped. stroke. the suction side of the
pump.
speed clutch clutch
Metering Atomization Penetration
Inspect and clean Lift the safety valves Blowdown the water
valves
Fixed blades only Moving blades only nozzle diaphragms

piston. gear.
Screw Radial piston Volute
Activated alumina Anhydrous calcium All of the above

sulfate
Suction gas heat Condenser clogged or High pressure cutout
exchanger bypassed. fouled. switch inoperative.
Gaged type Wire-lashed type Shrouded segmental

type
flood the evaporator open close

ring rotation
higher than normal unloader malfunction water in the lubricating
power consumption oil
concentric in the at bearing top center eccentric in the
bearing bearing
closing the fuel portsfarthest from the nearest to the cylinder

cylinder head head
according to pressure according to pressure valve handwheels,
with the type of
electrical signal
received.

cylinders

excessive fluid friction leaking diaphragm abnormal tip leakage

packing
gap clearance radial thickness outside diameter
increase the use of high viscosity increase the oil

compression ratio oil volatility
every eight years at each certification at the discretion of the

inspection marine inspector

combustion
to the superheater
protected by a relief stored in an upright protected by a relief

valve set to relieve at position in addition to valve set to relieve at
a pressure not being secured so as a pressure not
exceeding 110 percent to prevent accidental exceeding the
of the maximum release of the maximum allowable
allowable working refrigerant within a working pressure of
pressure of the vessel confined space the vessel
early and close late late and close early late and close late

effectiveness
Condensate drains A water separator is The diaphragm
from the horn each installed in the steam separates condensate
time the whistle is supply line. from steam.
blown.
secure the fires, reduce the steaming reduce the steaming
reduce steam load rate and then cool the rate and then add
and start standby feed boiler with the force water
pump draft fan
fail to function as still function normally Still function normally,
designed, but the at start-up but the safety interlock
compressor having no will stop the drive
load will start with little motor
or no difficulty
R-22 only R-115 only R-502 only

heavy black smoke dense white smoke will become clogged
late. compression.
17.2 tons 14.2 tons 25.2 tons
compression rings cylinder liner seals cylinder liner sealing

ring
any leakage can leaking oil-base mud more liquid mud will be
destroy the product creates an discharged to the
being transported environmental hazard MODU than ordered
according to Coast
Guard regulations (33
CFR)
dry pipe feedwater system generating tubes
white on the red on the detachable red on the detachable

detachable link and link and red on each link and white on each
white on each link to link to either side of link to either side of
either side of the the detachable link the detachable link
detachable link
temperatures
halves thrust
changes the length of varies the quantity of varies the

the pump stroke fuel delivered compression of the
delivery valve spring
the torsional vibrations each clutch has a no mechanical
are transmitted directly separate oil gland for connection exists
to the reduction gears reverse operation between the driving
and driven elements
discharge pressure of hydrostatic pressure of discharge pressure

the recovery the expanding liquid from the recovery
compressor cylinder

follow-up gear telemotor position Rapson slide indicator

cylinder
higher temperature less hard scale less feedwater

evaporation for lower formation in a flash required for a flash
salinity of the distillate evaporator evaporator
produced
height of the piston volume of the cylinder diameter of the
cylinder
butterfly-valve spring-loaded valve globe-valve
at the bottom through through the neck at through the funnel

the oil inlet the top disk body


pressure
drum
rotating the cam 180° rotating the cam moving the idler
followers 180° sprockets in the drive
chain
temperatures
globe valve swing-check valve plug-cock valve
2 ton compressor 4 ton compressor 6 ton compressor

combustion

side pressure
Method of air charging Distance a piston Number of pistons

a cylinder and travels during a stroke
expelling exhaust
gases
Deflection is minimal Deflection causes Deflection causes
because a longer excessive wear at the excessive wear at
pinion is more rigid center of the pinion. both ends of the pinion
A stopcheck valve is A check valve is to be An emergency drain

to be located at the located at the line must be provided
tank.
correct correct
thoroughly cleaned by viscous enough for entrained with air

the fuel oil strainers rapid pumping bubbles
The steering service The follow-up gear The cylinder relief

pump motor is takes the pump off valves bypass oil to
stopped. stroke. the suction side of the
pump.
speed clutch clutch
valves
Fixed blades only Moving blades only None of the above

piston. gear.
Screw Radial piston Volute
Lube oil standby pump Hydraulic switch and Motor drain and
and control air engage jacking gear pneumatic control
system power
Steaming with a clear Tolerating All of the above.
stack. unacceptable levels of
carbon monoxide in
flue gas.
type
cool the main provide a condenser maintain a proper DC
condenser shell for vacuum seal heater water level
better vacuum
Stop the engine and Increase the #3 Stop the engine and
change out the #3 fuel cylinder rack setting adjust the #3 cylinder
nozzle. and monitor the pump timing.
cylinder exhaust
temperature.
excessive lubrication properly functioning insufficient cylinder

rings cooling

higher than normal unloader malfunction water in the lubricating
concentric in the at bearing top center eccentric in the
bearing bearing
closing the fuel portsfarthest from the nearest to the cylinder

cylinder head head
according to pressure according to pressure valve hand wheels,
with the type of
electrical signal
received.

cylinders
Vapor chamber Exhaust chamber Plenum chamber

packing
Superheating More uniform heat A lower fuel flow rate
diaphragms may be distribution and gas can be allowed, thus
omitted. dwell is obtained increasing economy.
within the furnace.
cause pre-ignition of allow heat loss to the are of no

the atomized fuel boiler casing consequence and may
be left in place until a
fireside inspection
allows time for
removal
every 8 years at each certification at the discretion of the

spring centered type spring opened type duplex double acting

type
fuel leakage into the fuel leakage before insufficient fuel
nozzle drain line and after injection delivery through that
nozzle
protected by a relief stored in an upright protected by a relief
valve set to relieve at position in addition to valve set to relieve at
a pressure not being secured so as a pressure not
exceeding 110 percent to prevent accidental exceeding the
of the maximum release of the maximum allowable
allowable working refrigerant within a working pressure of
pressure of the vessel confined space the vessel

effectiveness
blown.
pump draft fan
fail to function as still function normally Still function normally,
designed, but the at start-up but the safety interlock
compressor having no will stop the drive
load will start with little motor
or no difficulty
test the high and low check the photocell check the burner
fire solenoids window for carbon ignition electrode gap
deposits

Intake manifold Exhaust temperatures Exhaust temperatures
pressure will be will be high. will be low.
unaffected.

causes excessive can only be detected decreases fuel

crankcase pressure by a compression consumption
check
any leakage can leaking oil-base mud more liquid mud will be
destroy the product creates an discharged to the
being transported environmental hazard MODU than ordered
according to Coast
Guard regulations (33
CFR)
minimum boiler load high fuel viscosity low fuel viscosity
dry pipe feedwater system generating tubes
number 2 and 3 shots number 3 and 4 shots all of the above

of chain of chain

Bypass Gravity Pressure
grease cups a wick feed an oil pump attached

to air compressor
shaft
and driven elements
compressor to run system to compressor to short

continuously automatically change cycle
over to the hot gas
defrost cycle
prevent stressing of allow for back prevent scale from

the safety valves pressure formation in lodging on the valve
the line seat
six-way valve follow-up gear differential gear

cylinder
higher temperature less hard scale less feedwater

evaporation for lower formation in a flash required for a flash
salinity of the distillate evaporator evaporator
produced
cylinder
butterfly-valve spring-loaded valve globe-valve
water causes oil to emulsification occurs oil additives break

clog in journal with resultant loss of down into amino acids
bearings lubricating qualities and polyglycerides
when in contact with
water
atmosphere main condenser vent condenser


pressure
drum
chain
tail bearings stern tube bearings propeller bearings
hydraulic governor valve lash adjusters cooling system
2 tons compresor 1 1/2 tons compressor 3 tons compressor

combustion
high furnace installing baffles of sudden cooling of

temperatures excessive length tubes after being
overheated
expelling exhaust
gases
A stopcheck valve is A check valve is to be An emergency drain

to be located at the located at the line must be provided
tank.
5500 kg-meters per 11000 kg-meters per 16500 kg-meters per
minute = 1 HP minute = 1 HP minute = 1 HP

reduction gear ship rudder bow truster
Metering Effective stroke Penetration
Clearances are The shoes tilt slightly The shoes pivot, thus
automatically adjusted thereby allowing the remaining parallel with
to the correct value formation of a wedge the collar when thrust
when wear occurs. shaped oil film under a loads are applied.
thrust load.
Fixed blades only Moving blades only nozzle diaphrams
No change in viscosity Very little change in The viscosity of the oil

occurs with any viscosity occurs with a increases with an
change in significant change in increase in
temperature. temperature. temperature.
Bimetallic element Ring thermostat Modulating
pressuretrol
Lube oil standby pump Hydraulic switch Motor drain

carbon monoxide in
flue gas.
type
better vacuum
cylinder exhaust
temperature.
rings cooling
increased motor high pressure in the excessive

current receiver consumption
excess oxygen phosphates nitrates
cylinder head head
Straight tube Express D-type
5160.31 cubic inches; 5147.91 cubic inches; 5147.91 cubic inches;

14.95 : 1 14.92 : 1 14.95 : 1
every two weeks a month a quarter
cause the turbine decrease the vacuum cause heat to be

casing to warp and in the main condenser transferred too rapidly
bow
packing
within the furnace.

fireside inspection
allows time for
removal


type
nozzle
prevent moisture from prevent accidental prevent accidental
entering the tank discharge on deck filling of the tank
high alkalinity excessive phosphate all of the above
two fuel oil transfer engine driven transfer the capacity of the
pumps, with a pumps and only used engine driven pump
combined capacity in constant speed exceed the
exceeding the applications consumption rate of
maximum the engine to which it
consumption of the is attached
main engine

blown.
pump draft fan
cooling and cooling and adiabatic cooling
humidifying dehumidifying
deposits

The exhaust will Complete combustion All of the above.
contain black smoke. will be impossible.
483 gpm 104 gpm 414 gpm

207 gpm 236 gpm 103 gpm

check
Column Entablature Tie rod
steam header master fuel oil burner flame intensity

pressure solenoid valve position
number 2 and 3 shots number 3 and 4 shots all of the above

of chain of chain

pressures
maintain the proper maintain the proper keep the engine room
jacket water pH expansion tank water warm
level
main bearings piston crowns cylinder wrist pins

and driven elements
compressor to run system to compressor to short

continuously automatically change cycle
over to the hot gas
defrost cycle

the line seat
incomplete overloading in all insufficient fuel

combustion in all cylinders delivery to all cylinders
cylinders
decrease the flow of increase heat transfer permit higher

gases through the to the mud drum combustion rates
furnace
cylinder
an examination of the checking for external measuring steam
boiler firesides fuel and water leaks quality
water causes oil to emulsification occurs oil additives break
clog in journal with resultant loss of down into amino acids
bearings lubricating qualities and polyglycerides
when in contact with
water
buttons or pivots dowels and pins pivoted segments
reverse power trip to damage to the field excessive exhaust

trip windings temperatures
protect the furnace protect the generating protect the
casing and retain tube bank from the superheater from
furnace heat convectional heat radiation heat transfer
transfer
chain
tail bearings stern tube bearings propeller bearings
1 ton compressor 3 tons compressor 4 tons compressor
piston side thrust the efficiency of fuel compression pressure

combustion
overheated
expelling exhaust
gases
Compressive stress Shear stress Linear stress


eductor pumps increasing the rate of a separate suction

condensation in the connection to the brine
distiller condensers overboard pump
Momentarily close the Shut off the steam to Decrease the steam
valve in the loop seal the second stage air pressure to the air
line, then reopen ejector momentarily ejector nozzles.
slowly. then open it again.
thrust load.
No change in viscosity Very little change in The viscosity of the oil

occurs with any viscosity occurs with a increases with an
change in significant change in increase in
temperature. temperature. temperature.
pressuretrol
Pilot valve steam Steam inlet pressure Pump discharge

pressure and control and adjusting spring pressure and adjusting
valve spring pressure. tension. spring compression.

carbon monoxide in
flue gas.

better vacuum
cylinder exhaust
temperature.

rings cooling
the fuel leak off valves venting at the consumption
expansion tank
increased motor high pressure in the excessive
metered-out circuit bleed-in circuit bleed-off circuit
mechanical cycle of period of two cycle of two events

operation combustion cycles

14.95 : 1 14.92 : 1 14.95 : 1

bow
higher than normal higher than normal the compressor to run
suction and discharge discharge pressure continuously
pressures with a with a normal box
higher box temperature
temperature
within the furnace.
lower the water level reduce the boiler firing take the boiler off the
to the normal level rate to the minimum line and let cool 1 hour

fireside inspection
allows time for
removal

type
nozzle
prevent moisture from prevent accidental prevent accidental
entering the tank discharge on deck filling of the tank
metal particles in the an intermittent taking rotor position

lube oil purifier vibration when indicator readings
changing speed
comsumption of the is attached
main engine
it can only be used for the pump can only be the viscosity of fluids
fluids of high viscosity used for light oils is relatively
unimportant in the
functioning of the
pump
injection timing is too overloading of the too low of a
early engine compression ratio
cooling and cooling and adiabatic cooling

humidifying dehumidifying
deposits
The unloaders will jam The compressor will The intercooler will
shut vibrate leak
increase the deliver more decrease the capacity

superheat at the bulb refrigerant to the coil of the coil
483 gpm 104 gpm 414 gpm

207 gpm 236 gpm 103 gpm

check

negative suction head mechanical seal vent valve attached to

the casing at the top of
the volute
temperatures
level
contaminants non-additive oils are different type
produced by the used in the main centrifuges are
engine could harm the engine system required for the main
reduction gears engine and reduction
gear lube systems
torque increases with the coupling rapidly excitation and
a decrease in responds to sudden induction power losses
excitation current changes of load appear as a change in
torque instead of
rotational speed
between the primary
and secondary
elements
intercooler relief valve last-stage unloader first-stage unloader

the line seat

cylinders

furnace
inside diameter of the piston displacement in length of the piston
cylinder the cylinder stroke
register assembly atomizer assembly air duct assembly

transfer
permit escape of air permit escape of air all of the above
when the boiler is when steam is forming
being filled in the drum after
lighting off
corrosion foaming priming
the high load on the low pressure in the low pressure in the
evaporator producing condenser at low load evaporator at high
a thermodynamic load
head exceeding the
normal maximum of
the compressor
4 ton compressor 2 ton compressor 6 ton compresor

combustion
overheated
dew point temperature super heater outlet super heater inlet
of the stock gases temperature temperature
R-123 R-500 R-134A
Discharge valve open Suction vacuum is Suction valve closes

high
back to the fuel oil back to the suction directly to the deep
settler for further side of the service tanks
filtration pump

eductor pumps increasing the rate of a separate suction
condensation in the connection to the brine
distiller condensers overboard pump
Metering Effective stroke Penetration
thrust load.
Fixed blades only Moving blades only nozzle diaphrams
At full load the intake At full load the intake At full load the intake
manifold pressure and manifold pressure is manifold pressure is
exhaust manifold less than the exhaust greater than the
pressure are equal. manifold pressure. exhaust manifold
pressure.
pressuretrol

Efficiency loss External corrosion Hydrogen

embrittlement
Set the fuel rack to Disengage the safety Slide the camshaft to
zero. interlock. the neutral position.
center of the cylinder point of maximum point of maximum ring

cylinder wear wear
rotor bearing wear axial clearances thrust bearing wear

expansion tank
increased motor high pressure in the excessive oil
metered-out circuit bleed-in circuit bleed-off circuit


14.95 : 1 14.92 : 1 14.95 : 1

bow
higher than normal higher than normal the compressor to run
suction and discharge discharge pressure continuously
pressures with a with a normal box
higher box temperature
temperature
surging turbulence knocking
to the normal level rate to the minimum line and let it cool 1
hour
a faulty ignition a dirty atomizer the burner cycling on
electrode sprayer plate and off
210°F (98.9°C) 230°F (110.0°C) 250°F (121.1°C)
crankpin misalignment slack thrust bearings bearing shells shim

dimensions
over speeding of the excessive cooling of injector damage
engine the engine
Compression stroke Exhaust stroke Pumping stroke

changing speed
comsumption of the is attached
main engine
The pump can only be The pump can only be The pump cannot
used for fluids of high used for light oils. handle fluids more
viscosity. viscous than
lubricating oil.
pressure buildup in a complete sagging tube cracking due to

that tube failure overheating
low side only high and low side venting to

atmosphere, cannot
be recovered
The unloaders will jam The compressor will The intercooler will
shut vibrate leak
increase the deliver more decrease the capacity

superheat at the bulb refrigerant to the coil of the coil

180 gpm 360 gpm 529 gpm
mixing chamber whirling chamber fuel oil swirlers

negative suction head mechanical seal vent valve attached to

the casing at the top of
the volute
level

gear lube systems
greater heat transfer greater wear lower thermal
rate than wet liners resistance than wet expansion rate over
liners wet liners
intercooler relief valve last-stage unloader first-stage unloader
improve combustion reduce compression decrease power
pressure output
downcomers water walls water headers

cylinders

furnace
generation combustion circulation

transfer
lighting off
efficiency of each efficiency of each fire full power capacity of
boiler room each boiler
the high load on the low pressure in the low pressure in the
evaporator producing condenser at low load evaporator at high
a thermodynamic load
head exceeding the
normal maximum of
the compressor
pilot valves which the distance between electro-hydraulic

initiate movement of the top of the bar and servomotors attached
each individual valve the adjusting nuts on to individual valve
bar the valve stems stems
lube oil strainer lube oil temperature lube oil temperature at

magnets leaving the bearing the cooler outlet

combustion
exceeds wear limits has excessive blow-by is in good condition
through normal wear
excessive fuel reduced ignition lag smoother engine

consumption operation
R-123 R-500 R-134A
anvil faced micrometer plastigauge vernier caliper
less excess air is efficient combustion is efficient combustion is

required to produce indicated even though indicated and the heat
CO2 than CO the heat liberated is liberated is equal to
less than the heat the heat produced by
produced by burning the formation of CO
to CO
filtration pump
At the steam strainer At the inner stage After the last stage of
inlet diaphragms the ahead rotor
blading
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The engine will over The fuel oil supply will The cooling system
speed when started. become diluted will overheat causing
resulting in rough the engine to stall.
running.
pressure.
Segmental pivoted- Self-aligning radial Spherically-seated
shoe thrust bearing bearing radial bearing


embrittlement
Full floating Semi-floating Free rolling
their relatively small the reciprocating their position in the

size motion of the piston lubrication system

expansion tank
an increase in current high pressure in the an excessive
flow to the motor receiver consumption of
crankcase oil
quick burnout of the complete sagging crack failure of the
tube failure of the tube tube

straight tube type "A" type "D" type
constantly increasing approximately equal to approximately equal to

as the amount of load exhaust manifold atmospheric pressure
increases pressure at all times at all times
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MOC) Representative of the of the Naval Pollution
American Bureau of Control Office
Shipping
hammering noises in popping or sputtering all the above
the equipment or noises
transmission lines
lignum vitae shaft packing labyrinth seal
observe general boiler lift the safety valves by inspect and clean
performance hand burner oil solenoid
valve
hour
210░F (98.9░C) 230░F (110.0░C) 250░F (121.1░C)

dimensions
overspeeding of the excessive cooling of injector damage
engine the engine

changing speed
excessive acidity level inadequate amount of inadequate alkalinity
in the boiler water dissolved oxygen in content in the boiler
the boiler water water
The pump can only be The pump can only be The pump cannot
used for fluids of high used for light oils. handle fluids more
viscosity. viscous than
lubricating oil.

low side only high and low side venting to

atmosphere, cannot
be recovered
unloaders will jam shut compressor will vibrate intercooler will leak
flooding back of the improper operation of any of the above

refrigerant expansion valve
180 gpm 360 gpm 529 gpm

Increase fuel preheat Decrease load limit on Increase injector

temperature. the governor. cooling water
temperature.
mixing chamber whirling chamber fuel oil swirliers

superheater
demisters saltwater heater vents steam supply orifice

plate

pressures
Air heater Economizer Hydrokinetic
increasing lube oil flow dilution by fuel oil adding SAE 70 oil

gear lube systems
greater heat transfer greater wear procedure to replace
rate than wet liners resistance than wet dry liners is simpler
liners than for wet liners

pressure output
more amps per higher no-load RPMs higher voltage output

kilowatt hour
has a larger heat has thinner tube walls is not subject to coking
transfer area providing providing greater heat if overheated
greater heat transfer transfer

oil air CO2
higher than normal a leaking makeup feed a perforated heating

temperatures regulator coil
back pressure centrifugal force hydraulic force
to seal tile installation to provide cushioning all of the above

joints of individual pieces
against concentrated
stresses

lighting off
efficiency of each efficiency of each full power capacity of
boiler fireroom each boiler
blowing tubes lighting off the boilerthe water level is lower

than normal
lube oil strainer bearing lube oil lube oil pressure to the
magnets temperature bearing
help mix fuel and air decrease combustion utilize higher injection
pressure pressures
insufficient valve lift choking of nozzle return check valve
holes leakage
Bypass valve setting is Check valve stuck Fuel dilution of the

too high open lubricant
ammonia bromode salt water
increase the steam decrease the oil raise the water level
pressure temperature about 10cm above the
normal
to CO
filtration pump
The speed of the All water will be Oil will be present in

centrifuge will retained by the the water sealing line
increase. purified oil being to the bowl.
discharge.
blading
Reassemble the unit Check for parallel Reassemble the unit

and provide more alignment of the and adjust the
water leak off for sleeve radial faces to governor to obtain a
proper lubrication. the sleeve bores. slower speed.
The engine will The fuel oil supply will The cooling system
overspeed when become diluted will overheat causing
started. resulting in rough the engine to stall.
running.
Cooling water Only the turbocharger Engine speed should
temperature to the speed should be be reduced.
engine should be reduced.
increased.
pressure.
Segmental pivoted- Self-aligning radial Spherically-seated
shoe thrust bearing bearing radial bearing
Positive speed droop Negative speed droop Varying speed droop

embrittlement


combustion gases lower temperature at water draining from
venting at the the cylinder head the fuel leak off lines
expansion tank water discharge
an increase in current high pressure in the an excessive
flow to the motor receiver consumption of
crankcase oil
an increase in the high exhaust pressure an overheated air

starting air manifold supply line to that
pressure cylinder
straight tube type A type D type

Commandant (G- Authorized Official Representative

MOC) Representative of the of the Naval Pollution
American Bureau of Control Office
Shipping
transmission lines
lignum vitae shaft packing labyrinth seal
observe general boiler lift the safety valves by inspect and clean
performance hand burner oil solenoid
valve
hour
210░F (98.9░C) 230░F (110.0░C) 250░F (121.1░C)

dimensions
overspeeding of the excessive cooling of injector damage
engine the engine
increased stack increased increased superheater

temperature desuperheated steam outlet temperature
temperature
permit the operator to prevent the furnace prevent the furnace
secure each burner filling with oil during a filling with oil after
after a blackout power failure restoration of power
A liquid line solenoid Solenoid valves are Both valves operate in

valve is either only used in low exactly the same
completely opened or voltage refrigeration manner, only the
closed, whereas a control systems, while manufacturer's
modulation valve is modulation valves are terminology is the
positioned according used in high voltage differentiating factor.
to the strength of the applications.
applied electrical
signal.
low compression a faulty Bendix-drive an overheated starting

pressure motor

loss of cooling water gradual fouling of the improperly timed

to the diffuser air filters exhaust valves
15.13 pounds 15.81 pounds 16.50 pounds
301 gpm 151 gpm 560 gpm

temperature.
mixing chamber whirling chamber fuel oil swirliers

superheater
demisters saltwater heater vents steam supply orifice
plate
decreasing the valve raising the adjusting lowering the adjusting

spring compression ring ring
Air heater Economizer Hydrokinetic
fungi yeasts All of the above

liners wet liners
two-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle four-stroke/cycle
double acting single acting double acting
pressure output

kilowatt hour

oil air CO2
acid cleaning boiler blow down waterside corrosion

treatment

850 psi 875 psi 900 psi


stresses

lighting off
efficiency of each efficiency of each full power capacity of
boiler fireroom each boiler
using the steam soot lighting off or securing the water level is lower
blowers the boiler than normal

pressure pressures
holes leakage

95°C 100°C 110°C
suction side would back pressure would all of the above

pump to a vacuum rise

to CO
make arrangements remove all inspection have the boiler
for simultaneously plates and manhole warmed to a
testing main and covers as required by temperature not
auxiliary steam stops the marine inspector exceeding 100°F
with water and steam (37.8°C)
pressure

discharge.
blading
Reassemble the unit Check for parallel Reassemble the unit

and provide more alignment of the and adjust the
water leak off for sleeve radial faces to governor to obtain a
proper lubrication. the sleeve bores. slower speed.
The engine will The fuel oil supply will The cooling system
overspeed when become diluted will overheat causing
started. resulting in rough the engine to stall.
running.
increased.
Propulsion engines Each totally enclosed Drain cocks are to be
with bores over 200 cooling system shall provided at the lowest
mm are to be fitted be provided with a points of all cylinder
with cooling water suitable head tank. water jackets.
thermometers at each
cylinder.
Lignum vitae lined Bronze lined cutless Sintered bronze

precision bushings
Power Speed droop Compensation
Moisture or foreign Variable spring Frost on the liquid line.

matter collecting at the tension caused by the
valve seat and orifice. changing temperature.

condensing of the main air ejector after condenser loop
exhausting steam seal
diaphragm tip blade axial clearance bearing wear

clearance
venting at the the cylinder head the fuel leakoff lines
increased motor high pressure in the excessive oil

pressure cylinder
straight tube type A type D type

to be made between to be provided with to be provided with

the bilge keel and the shutoff or isolation expansion tanks,
keel valves except when which must be located
installed forward of the below the load line to
collision bulkhead provide positive
cooling water flow

transmission lines
turbine-driven feed low pressure forced draft fan
pump propulsion turbine
A steam pressure A nozzle valve A constant quantity
reducing valve regulating valve
secure the fires in the lower the water level increase the boiler
furnace to a half glass steam pressure above
normal
high fuel oil low fuel oil viscosity high fuel oil pressure
temperature
ignition period to ignite not to automatically all of the above
the fuel 4 seconds increase the air flow
after fuel delivery after a safety trip
the underside of the faulty oil nozzle spray all of the above
piston crown being
excessively dirty,
lowering the rate of
heat transfer
Decrease in lube oil Spalling of the gear Increase in lube oil
temperature. teeth. discharge pressure.
flame safeguard combustion controls programming controls

controls

temperature
A liquid line solenoid Solenoid valves are Both valves operate in

valve is either only used in low exactly the same
completely opened or voltage refrigeration manner, only the
closed, whereas a control systems, while manufacturer's
modulation valve is modulation valves are terminology is the
positioned according used in high voltage differentiating factor.
to the strength of the applications.
applied electrical
signal.

pressure motor
blow down the boiler slow down the engines cut out the fires
gauge glass

301 gpm 151 gpm 560 gpm
pressure temperature energy
build up the cylinder insert shims between install a thinner head

head by metal the crankpin bearing gasket
spraying box and the
connecting rod foot
sudden increase in sudden decrease in sudden decrease in

superheater outlet superheater outlet drum level
superheater
stave-type rubber cooling water is the gland nuts must be
seals are used supplied from the tightly taken up to
fresh water cooling prevent any water
system leakage
journal vibration damper flywheel

screen tubes water headers water walls

kilowatt hour
Evaporator and the Main compressor and Frequency condenser

intercooler the condenser and the metering
devices
wet jacket corrugated
acid cleaning boiler blowdown waterside corrosion

treatment
maintain steady heat, or cool one fluid reduce the engine

pressure in a system by means of another room temperature in
fluid tropical climates
850 psi 875 psi 900 psi
changing the speed of moving the slide block moving the shaft
the pump and rotor trunnion block

stresses

lighting off
sensitivity stability promptness
using the steam soot lighting off or securing the water level is lower
blowers the boiler than normal
return valve header valve register valve
pressure pressures
holes leakage

Compressor water Air moist content Leaky compressor air
cooling low cooling
temperature
suction side would back pressure would all of the above
pump to a vacuum rise
shift to the service change suction to the reduce the fuel pump
pump low suction alternate settling tank operating speed
auxiliary steam stops the marine inspector exceeding 100░F
with water and steam (37.8░C)
pressure

discharge.
second stage of the first stage ejector used mainly as a
evaporator as well discharge standby unit
Advance the intake Advance the intake Retard the intake and
and exhaust valve valve opening and exhaust valve closing
opening period. retard the exhaust period.
valve closing periods.
Shift to alternate or Sound the settling Determine the extent
standby fuel oil service tank with water of water contamination
pump. indicating paste. by reading the
pneumercators.
Roots-type rotary Gear-driven Turbine-driven

blower centrifugal blower centrifugal blower

increased.
cylinder.

precision bushings
Moisture or foreign Variable spring Frost on the liquid line.

matter collecting at the tension caused by the
valve seat and orifice. changing temperature.
Auxiliary feed system Auxiliary condensate Main condensate

system system
condensing of the main air ejector aftercondenser loop
decrease remain the same increase on
compression;
decrease on
expansion
clearance
venting at the the cylinder head the fuel leakoff lines
higher than normal unloader malfunction Water in the
power consumption lubricating
insufficient condensing oil separator lack of refrigerant
cooling water

pressure cylinder
water carbon dioxide trichloroethylene
high ambient air oil leaking into the insufficient piston ring
temperature turbocharger blow-by
compressor end
the the bilge keel and shutoff or isolation expansion tanks,
the keel valves except when which must be located
cooling water flow

transmission lines
A steam pressure A nozzle valve A constant quantity
reducing valve regulating valve
normal
temperature
piston crown being
excessively dirty,
heat transfer

controls

temperature
vane type impeller type accumulator type

vent all system check fluid levels turn the engine by

turning gear
pressure motor
blowdown the boiler slow down the engines cut out the fires
guage glass

adjust the fuel oil increase the forced increase the fuel oil
service system draft fan speed temperature

113 gpm 226 gpm 451 gpm
300 gpm 150 gpm 225 gpm
15.61 tons 16.00 tons 16.37 tons
the angularity of the the velocity of the cylinder pressure

connecting rod against crankpin during the acting against the
the crosshead during power stroke piston crown
the power stroke

pyrostat measuring pressuretrol electrode sensing
decreased steam measuring only the water level
temperature steam pressure
stave-type rubber cooling water is the gland nuts must be

seals are used supplied from the tightly taken up to
fresh water cooling prevent any water
system leakage
thoroughly drained engaged the clutch closed the exhaust

steam lines valve
cool the bearing assist in sealing all of the above
surfaces bearing surfaces

liners wet liners
checking temperatures listening for abnormal all of the above

and pressures noises
charged into a system allowed to mix with exposed to an open

having copper fittings compressor oil flame or hot surface
none of these valve timing tappet clearance
28.9 farenheit 26.8 farenheit 29.8 farenheit
Derivative Integral Single speed floating
acid cleaning boiler blowdown waterside corrosion

treatment
maintain steady heat, or cool one fluid reduce the engine

pressure in a system by means of another room temperature in
fluid tropical climates
return temperatures regulator coil
850 psi 875 psi 900 psi

changing the speed of moving the slide block moving the shaft
the pump and rotor trunnion block
pump oil into the prevent excessive allow hydraulic oil film
combustion space for lubricating oil formation on the
cylinder cooling consumption cylinder
control steam drum remove heavy solids all of the above
water level in an from the water drum
emergency
pressur on a bellow cut out relay thermocouple


masked intake valves pre-combustion intake port design

chambers
low fuel oil pressure low atomizing steam water in the fuel oil
pressure
Avoid sticking of Avoid sticking of the Avoid sticking of relief
intake valve spindle starting valve spindle valve spindle
Excessive pistong ring Excessively high lube Excessively low lube

wear oil viscosity oil temperatures

auxiliary steam stops the marine inspector exceeding 100░F
with water and steam (37.8░C)
pressure
The automatic purge The fuel oil solenoid The 'trial for ignition'
cycle commences. valve is de-energized. period commences.
second stage of the first stage ejector used mainly as a
evaporator as well discharge standby unit
Water carryover to the Excessive steam Excessive superheater
turbines pressure temperature
Shift to the settler low Shift to the standby Shift to the standby
suction valve. fuel oil heater. fuel oil pump.

Blank off the cooling Switch to diesel fuel Nothing needs to be

water lines and run at and run at reduced done due to the low
reduced speed. speed. heating value of heavy
fuel.
cylinder.

precision bushings
Faulty compressor Failure of the high Flash gas formed in

suction valve pressure cutout the liquid line
Auxiliary feed Auxiliary fuel oil All of the above

system
condensing of the main air ejector aftercondenser loop
compression;
decrease on
expansion
clearance
installation of operating the engine restricted cooling
undersized sealing at low loads water passages
rings
inner or outer casing eroded water screen defects in burner cone

leakage tube walls refractory
provide a means of allow parallel constant load on the
maintaining constant operation with zero turbine unit
output voltage speed droop
water carbon dioxide trichloroethylene

turbine

the the bilge keel and shutoff or isolation expansion tanks,
the keel valves except when which must be located
cooling water flow

transmission lines
140° to 169°F 170° to 189°F 190° to 219°F
normal
temperature
piston crown being
excessively dirty,
heat transfer

controls
incomplete reverse circulation of low stack gas

combustion in the the steam and water temperature
furnace mixture
precipitate out water facilitate the stripping all of the above

and solids of sludge and water
An unenergized An unenergized All modulation valves

modulation valve is in solenoid valve is in the have the identical
the completely closed normally open operating
position. position. characteristics as
solenoid valves used
in refrigeration
systems.
increase lube oil slow the engine decrease the cooling

pressure allowing it to gradually water temperature to
cool the water jacket
blowdown the boiler slow down the engines cut out the fires
guage glass
low water cutout low pressure cutout high pressure cutout

switch switch switch
speed of the actuator speed of the actuator the actuator will move
will be reduced will be increased erratically
113 gpm 226 gpm 451 gpm

300 gpm 150 gpm 225 gpm
15.61 tons 16.00 tons 16.37 tons

the power stroke

increase decrease momentarily increase momentarily
water jacket pump radiator

rotate in the same rotate in opposite decrease
direction directions objectionable
turbulence in the
cylinders
the fluid motor to the relief valve to hum a decrease in pump
become overloaded RPM

charged into a system allowed to mix with exposed to an open

having copper fittings compressor oil flame or hot surface
prevent the leakage of prevent the external direct the flow of oil
main steam into the oil leakage of oil out of through the bearing
the bearing housing
negative 32 farenheit negative 60 farenheit negative 21.6

farenheit
Derivative Integral Single speed floating
makeup feed boiler blow down waterside corrosion

treatment
casing seal strips casing diaphragms dummy pistons
float-type regulator vacuum drag to the air overflow to a distillate

draining to the main ejector condenser tank
condenser
The vanadium content The vanadium content The vanadium content
is slightly above is well within will accelerate cylinder
acceptable values. recommended limits. wear.
metering valve variable speed pump orifice in the lube oil

drive header
emergency
residual heat specific heat superheat
masked intake valves precombustion intake port design

chambers
harmonic balancers a detuner flywheel flexible engine

mountings
a broken intake valve a dirty inlet filter an improperly adjusted

element discharge valve
Trip the quick-closing Close the double Open the oil

fuel valve. bottom suction valves. recirculating valves.
excessive piston ring excessively high lube excessively low lube

water oil viscosity oil temperature
the turbine drain lines main condenser with no rotor

can fill with vacuum will drop movement, the journal
condensate rapidly without steam bearings may
flow through the main overheat due to
unit reduced lube oil flow
there is always the less heat is actually all of the above

danger of metal being transferred to
oxidation in the the steam because of
economizer the decrease in the
ratio of gas to steam
weight

pneumercators.


fuel.
The flame of a halide Halide torches are Rapid leak testing is
torch will turn blue in useful in locating very possible with the
the presence of R-12. small R-12 leaks. halide torch since
there is no time lag
between the time air
enters the exploring
tube until it hits the
reactor plate.
tapered roller, split Segmental, pivoted- Rigidly mounted,

type radial shoe thrust radial sleeve
A gas pilot light An incandescent glow A manually-operated

plug friction igniter
Faulty compressor Failure of the high Flash gas formed in

suction valve pressure cutout the liquid line
Auxiliary feed Auxiliary fuel oil All of the above

system
blowdown the gage secure the steam stop secure the fires and
glass to find the true and then secure the then secure the main
water level fires feed stop/check valve
to the boiler

compression;
decrease on
expansion
the admission of pressure shock differential expansion
condensate rates

rings
large variation in small variation in high quality of oil
viscosity with viscosity with
temperature change temperature change
direct the flow of maintain air flow support the burner

combustion gases through the burner distance piece
diffuser
closing off the steam slowly closing the opening wide the re-
via the excess manual throttle circulating valve and
pressure pump then manually closing
governor the throttle
will only be set and will be provided with a all of the above
sealed by the Chief suitable lifting device
Engineer operated only from the
fireroom
erratic rudder bubbles in the sight ram relief valves lifting
response glass
140° to 169°F 170° to 189°F 190° to 219°F
lower the water level 2 increase forced draft temporarily secure all
to 3 inches below air pressure to burners on that boiler
normal maximum
defective sprayer excessive oil pressure all of the above
plates
as close to the fuel oil enclosed in a drip- a positive venting

service manifold as proof vented system that will return
practicable enclosure to reduce any vapors to the
the possibility of fire pump suction
II only both I and II neither I or II
induce air swirl deflect hot combustion oppose the effects of

gas away from the piston induced squish
valves
person-in-charge master chief engineer

furnace mixture
separate water and make stripping of all of the above

solids from the fuel sludge and water from
fuel oil easier
An unenergized An unenergized All modulation valves
modulation valve is in solenoid valve is in the have the identical
the completely closed normally open operating
position. position. characteristics as
solenoid valves used
in refrigeration
systems.

Fuel oil service Lube oil service All of the above

speed of the actuator speed of the actuator the actuator will move
will be reduced will be increased erratically

pre-ignition interrupted scavenging reduced scavenging

the power stroke
receiver compressor condenser

136 HP 143 HP the same as it was

prior to the pump
being overhauled

turbulence in the
cylinders
have greater heat are more wear are less complicated
transfer rate than wet resistant than wet to replace than wet
liners liners liners
the fluid motor to the relief valve to hum a decrease in pump
become overloaded RPM
20 to 40 ft 40 to 60 ft 60 to 80 ft

assist the pump in provide a decrease in prevent the pump from

maintaining a vacuum impeller thrust overspeeding
and cool the packing
the bearing housing
secure the forced draft secure the fires and gag the drum safety
fans secure the feed water valves to prevent loss
when the level falls out of steam
of sight in the gage
glass
wet liner jacket liner corrugated liner
makeup feed boiler blowdown waterside corrosion

treatment
press fitting heat shrinking blade tenons

condenser
corrosive conditions in a false boiler water vapor lock in the feed
the boiler level pumps

drive header
emergency
keep torsional use existing supports maintain specified
vibration constant and braces injection
characteristics
residual heat specific heat superheat
prevent excessive provide metal-to-metal assure a positive

lubrication from contact to seal the means of scraping
reaching the cylinder against blow- carbon accumulation
combustion space by from the cylinder
masked intake valves precombustion intake port design
chambers

mountings
a broken intake vale a dirty inlet filter an improperly adjusted

element discharged valve
Trip the quick-closing Close the double Open the oil

fuel valve. bottom suction valves. recirculating valves.
excessive piston ring excessively high lube excessively low lube

water oil viscosity oil temperature
scavenge air pressure over speed trip banjo oiler line


weight

pneumercators.
Three-way valve Pressure relief bypass Mechanical straining

line around the filter filter

fuel.
The flame of a halide Halide torches are Rapid leak testing is
torch will turn blue in useful in locating very possible with the
the presence of R-12. small R-12 leaks. halide torch since
there is no time lag
between the time air
enters the exploring
tube until it hits the
reactor plate.


Faulty expansion Insufficient refrigerant Solenoid valve stuck

valve open
Auxiliary feed system Desuperheated steam Superheated steam

system system
blowdown the gage secure the steam stop secure the fires and
to the boiler
increased lube oil lower lube oil excessive leakage

pressure temperature past the piston rings
the admission of pressure shock differential expansion

condensate rates

rings
the pressure drop high fuel oil tank increase flow rate from
across the filter temperature the filter
reserve feed tank auxiliary condenser main condenser


diffuser
closing off the steam slowly closing the opening wide the
via the excess manual throttle recirculating valve and
fireroom
response glass
140° to 169°F 170° to 189°F 190° to 219°F
increase the boiler raise the water level crack the boiler air
steam pressure above normal cock
defective sprayer excessive oil pressure all of the above
plates


valves
constant pressure cooler operation of the effective constant
from the turbochargers exhaust system pressure for
turbocharger operation

furnace mixture
decreased priming first effect scale pressure and
and lower distillate formation to be temperature
salinity lessened fluctuations in the
entire unit
As water vapor Demulsifying lube oil Condensation from

contained in blow-by. passing through the vapor formed in the
main bearings. expansion tank.
Fuel oil service Lube oil service All of the above
bilge system will lose bilge well aft all of the above
vacuum and prevent connected to that
the other bilges from valve will siphon its
being pumped out contents to the
forward bilge wells
water pressure will water pressure will liquid may overheat
lower continually to tend to rise and vaporize
shut off head continuously

preignition interrupted scavenging reduced scavenging
against the crosshead against the crosshead away from the

during the during the power and crosshead during the
compression stroke compression strokes power and
and away from the compression strokes
power stroke
capillary tube compressor receiver
I and III II and III I, II, and III
with a blank installed so that the astern with the high pressure
in the high pressure turbine is providing turbine exhausting
turbine steam inlet approximately one half directly to the main
the output horsepower condenser
136 HP 143 HP the same as it was

prior to the pump
being overhauled
Gravity Pressure Bypass

turbulence in the
cylinders
adjustments are not better visual metering a lower grade of
required adjustment cylinder oil may be
used
15-40 psi 50-100 psi 100-150 psi
20 to 40 ft 40 to 60 ft 60 to 80 ft
removing all grease torquing retaining bolts wire brushing to

from around bolts on the stationary base remove scale, rust,
and dirt
assist the pump in provide a decrease in prevent the pump from
maintaining a vacuum impeller thrust overspeeding
and cool the packing
the bearing housing
glass
makeup feed boiler blowdown waterside corrosion

treatment
surge chamber accumulator water softener

condenser

drive header
to anchor insulating to cushion the pieces to fill voids in the
block to the casing against concentrated insulation block layers
stresses at missing corners or
at cutouts for anchor
devices
reduce pulsations in adjust the speed of the provide for the
the feed line pump addition of boiler
compound
characteristics
sudden evaporation of lube oil to foam due to release of dissolved

entrapped air in the the release of lubricant from the
lubricant dissolved refrigerant in refrigerant
the lubricating oil
feed-stop valve feed-check valve feed water heater by-
pass valve
increased clearance directional intake ports multi-orificed fuel
volume nozzles
mountings
a broken intake vale a dirty inlet filter an improperly adjusted

element discharged valve
Trip the quick-closing Close the double Open the oil re-
fuel valve. bottom suction valves. circulating valves.

scale. decreasing.
scavenge air pressure overspeed trip banjo oiler line

increase the manifold take suction from switch the duplex
pressure another settling tank strainer elements
weight
Moisture carryover Combustion Atomization
Remove each of the Remove only the Attempt to pump out

suction manifold suction manifold valve another bilge well to
valves. to the affected bilge determine if the entire
well. system is affected.

They should be They may be left in They may be left in

removed, cleaned and place, with fuel and place, but only if they
stored in the rack on steam secured as long are clean and if fuel oil
the burner bench. as they are not fouled. is re-circulated to
provide cooling.
When steel propellers The exposed steel of Ultrasonic

are used, zinc anodes the shaft is to be examinations of the
are to be fitted on the protected from the propeller may be
aftermost strut bearing action of the water by performed in lieu of
housing and on the filling all spaces required drydocking
forward most section between the cap, hub periods, provided
of the rudder and shaft with a certified copies are
assembly. suitable material. distributed to the
proper regulatory
bodies.


Faulty expansion Insufficient refrigerant Solenoid valve stuck

valve open

system system
blow down the gage secure the steam stop secure the fires and
to the boiler
24 ppm 36 ppm 48 ppm

rings
excessive shaft unusual noises all of the above

vibrations
diffuser
closing off the steam slowly closing the opening wide the
via the excess manual throttle recirculating valve and
fire room
response glass
18 hours 24 hours 48 hours or longer
boiler steam pressure water level initially boiler air cock should
should be increased raise above normal be cracked


valves
scuff the cylinder liner hammer the piston hammer the piston
ecessively land above the ring land below the ring.
decreased priming first effect scale pressure and

and lower distillate formation to be temperature
salinity lessened fluctuations in the
entire unit
by modified turbine by installation of by reducing steam

blades interm inlet opening
cold lube oil excessive starting air excessive fuel
pressure pressure
Block the fuel supply Shut off the fuel Relieve all pressure in
by closing the master supply and block the the fuel system.
fuel valve. flow of intake air.
bilge system will lose bilge well aft all of the above
vacuum and prevent connected to that
the other bilges from valve will siphon its
forward bilge wells
water pressure will water pressure will liquid may overheat
lower continually to tend to rise and vaporize
shut off head continuously

132 gpm 263 gpm 614 gpm
preignition interrupted scavenging reduced scavenging

power stroke
receiver compressor condenser
atomizer assembly stationary air foil or distance piece

blade cone
with a blank installed with the valve closed with the high pressure
in the high pressure in the crossover pipe turbine exhausting
turbine steam inlet between the high directly to the main
pressure and low condenser
pressure turbine
control of the rate of control of atomization distribution of the fuel
fuel injection of the fuel throughout the
combustion chamber
196 feet 186 feet the same as it was
prior to the pump
being overhauled
the same size as the one size smaller than installed with a short
pump discharge the pump discharge radius elbow at the
nozzle nozzle pump
used
15-40 psi 50-100 psi 100-150 psi
true slip pitch propulsive efficiency
torquing retaining bolts removing all grease painting the sliding

on the stationary base from around the bolts surfaces to prevent
corrosion
36.25 MT 56.64 MT 52.36 MT
increasing pressure of the boiling refrigerant pressure change of a

refrigerant changing to a vapor refrigerant
glass
panting of the furnace the maximum rate at the capacity of the

accompanied with which the boiler can sprayer plates at the
black smoke takes generate steam designed pressure for
place the system is attained

ejector condenser tank

throttling the reducing condenser all of the above


devices
compound
characteristics
sudden evaporation of lube oil to foam due to release of dissolved

entrapped air in the the release of lubricant from the
lubricant dissolved refrigerant in refrigerant
the lubricating oil
opening and closing height of valve amount of time the
rate of the valve opening valve remains open
volume nozzles
poor mixing of air and excessive fuel oil all of the above
oil temperature
Flywheel has become Seizure of piton Blow-out of H.P.
loss safety valve
Enable ia visual Insure a proper Absorb the frictional

inspection of the pump alignment of the pump wear between the
while it is running coupling to the driver impeller and the
casing
scale. decreasing.
scavenge air pressure overspeed trip banjo oiler line
Light off additional Open the Test the hand relieving
burners. desuperheated steam gear.
stop.
turbocharger air filter turbocharger turbine dirty or partially

blocked blading damaged blocked nozzle ring of
turbocharger
Unload compressor to Observe compressor Refer to fault finding
minimum load before stopping chart to ascertain in
the cause of
abnormality
Remove each of the Remove only the Attempt to pump out

suction manifold suction manifold valve another bilge well to
valves. to the affected bilge determine if the entire
well. system is affected.


the burner bench. as they are not fouled. is recirculated to
provide cooling.
When steel propellers The exposed steel of Ultrasonic

are used, zinc anodes the shaft is to be examinations of the
are to be fitted on the protected from the propeller may be
aftermost strut bearing action of the water by performed in lieu of
housing and on the filling all spaces required drydocking
forward most section between the cap, hub periods, provided
of the rudder and shaft with a certified copies are
assembly. suitable material. distributed to the
proper regulatory
bodies.
Disk lubricated Pressure lubricated Oil whip lubricated
High lube oil pressure Low lube oil Low starting air
Tighten the gag only Ensure that all moving Tighten the gag only
with the special parts of the safety finger tight to prevent
wrench supplied with valve are free to move damage to the valve
the gag. before installing the stem, disc or seat.
gag.
system system
Excessive distillate is The heating coils have Shell pressure is
being produced. excessive scale excessive.
buildup.

protect the expansion direct the flow of contain the furnace

joints gases heat
excessive shaft unusual noises all of the above

vibrations
diffuser
01.470 psig 07.350 psig 29.400 psig
All piping from the All piping to the ship's All piping equipped
main steam stop to the service generators. with a safety or relief
throttle valve. valve.
an improper rudder bubbles in the sight ram relief valves lifting

response glass
hot coffee warm water cold water
low voltage in the high boiler water level high steam pressure
flame scanner circuit
reduce the cooling increase cooling water form a protective film

water temperature hardness on metal surfaces
variable speed isochronous hunting nutating disk governor

governor governor
scuff the cylinder liner hammer the piston hammer the piston
excessively land above the ring land below the ring
decrease priming and first effect scale pressure and

lower salinity distillate formation to be temperature
loosened fluctuations in the
entire unit
reduced by finer increased by finer nonexistent in the pre-
atomization atomization combustion chamber
system
increases decreases
pressure pressure
bilge system will lose aftermost bilge-wells all of the above

vacuum, preventing connected to that
other bilges from valve will siphon their
forward bilge-wells
The water pressure The water pressure liquid in the pump will
will decrease to shut will rise above shut off overheat
off head head
132 gpm 263 gpm 614 gpm

correct correct

power stroke
capillary tube compressor receiver
stationary air foil or air door operating ring atomizer assembly

bladed cone
with a blank installed with the valve closed with the high pressure
in the high pressure in the crossover pipe turbine exhausting
turbine steam inlet between the high directly to the main
pressure and low condenser
pressure turbine
combustion chamber
196 feet 186 feet the same as it was
prior to the pump
being overhauled
the same size as the one size smaller than installed with a short
pump discharge the pump discharge radius elbow at the
nozzle nozzle pump
used
decreased plant a decreased increased plant

efficiency due to requirement for gland efficiency due to
increased condensate sealing steam increased condensate
depression depression
true slip pitch propulsive efficiency

and dirt
baffles installed a suction inlet located a 10 inch (254 mm)
without limber or approximately 10 dome installed just
lightening holes to trap inches (254 mm) below the suction inlet
the particles above the sump and provided with a
bottom pipe-opening within
one inch of the dome
the boiling refrigerant increasing pressure of lowering pressure of

changing to a vapor refrigerant refrigerant
twice each day on the every 12 hours of when the boiler water
midnight and steady boiler steaming level changes in a
afternoon watches operation steaming boiler
volume of the weight of the piston length of the stroke
clearance space

passing through the going up the stack required to change

boiler casing water into steam
throttling the reducing condenser all of the above


devices
compound
jet pumps propeller pumps reciprocating pumps
acceleration rate of engine fuel efficiency diameter of intake and

valve opening and exhaust valves
closing
the cylinder liner is the ring end gap the ring back
polished to the clearances are usually clearances are usually
smoothest surface doubled doubled
attainable
volume nozzles
oil temperature
back current due to clogged suction air ingress of air into oil
faulty valve seat filter system
gasket
To check for sludge on To check that fuel oil To set up the fuel rack
the pump barrel. return passages are calibration in cubic
clear. millimeters.
scale. decreasing.
Higher than normal Longer starting Higher than normal
temperatures for start periods lube oil pressure
up
Light off additional Open the main steam Test the hand relieving
burners. stop. gear.
turbocharger air filter turbocharger turbine dirty or partially

blocked blading damaged blocked nozzle ring of
turbocharger
Unload compressor to Observe compressor Refer to fault finding
minimum load before stopping chart to ascertain in
the cause of
abnormality
Speed up the feed Open the auxiliary Start the standby feed
pump to keep the feed stop and check pump and feed the
water level up while for extra feed. boiler using two feed
firing the boiler. pumps.
A servomotor A compensating Flyweights
device

the burner bench. as they are not fouled. is recirculated to
provide cooling.
Propulsion engines At least two Suitable strainers are

with bores exceeding independent sea to be fitted between
200 mm are to be suctions are to be the circulating pumps
fitted with a means to provided for supplying and heat exchangers
display the cooling water to the engine when sea water is
water temperature of jackets or to the heat used for direct cooling.
each cylinder. exchangers.
Pulse Constant Pressure Variable pressure

gag.
High lube oil level in Low level effluent in Low bilge water levels
all storage tanks chlorination section of throughout entire
sewage tank engine room
The heating transfer Impure distillate is Shell vapor pressure
surfaces are being being produced. is constantly
layered with scale. decreasing.
excessive valve lash excessive lube oil lower than normal fuel
consumption consumption
reduce gas turbulence direct the flow of contain the furnace

gases heat
leaky suction valve leaky discharge valve expansion valve open

too little
light emitted from the the orange portion of the blue portion of the
front wall the flame spectrum flame spectrum
incandescent
brickwork
absorb the piston side prevent cylinder liner prevent excess

thrust wear lubricant from
reaching the
combustion space
01.470 psig 07.350 psig 29.400 psig
an improper rudder bubbles in the sight ram relief valves lifting
response glass
a cargo container a 25 ton air each of the above
refrigerant system conditioning plant answers is correct
containing 4.9 lbs of provided it does not
refrigerant. meet the criteria for a
TYPE II appliance.
Multi-hole Pintle Multi-pintle


governor governor
Add water to seal the Increase the bowl Decrease the
bowl. speed to balance the temperature of the
water and oil entering oil to lower
discharges. the specific gravity.
reduced evaporator low brine improper vacuum
capacity concentration regulation
incorrectly assembled partially closed partially opened re-
air register atomizing fuel valve circulating valve
reduced by finer increased by finer nonexistent in the

atomization atomization precombustion
chamber system
increases decreases
pressure pressure
bilge system will lose aftermost bilge-wells all of the above
vacuum, preventing connected to that
other bilges from valve will siphon their
forward bilge-wells
The water pressure The water pressure liquid in the pump will
will decrease to shut will rise above shut off overheat
off head head
453 gpm 227 gpm 491 gpm

correct correct
power stroke
steam pressure in the steam flow from the feedwater flow to the
drum boiler boiler
stationary air foil or air door operating ring atomizer assembly

bladed cone
be equal to the normal be equal to main lube be maintained in a
lube oil cooler outlet oil sump temperature temperature range of
temperature 160°F to a maximum
of 180°F
combustion chamber
2027 GPM 2136 GPM the same as it was
prior to the pump
being overhauled
immersion in oil splash lubrication injection lubrication
the same size as the one size larger than installed with a short
pump suction nozzle the pump suction radius elbow at the
nozzle pump
less scale formation less internal corrosion greater evaporator
efficiency
increased increased increased plant

requirements for effectiveness of the air efficiency due to
condensate ejectors due to the increased condensate
deaeration increased main depression
condenser vacuum
decrease lube oil eliminate fuel knock cause sulfuric acid
viscosity formation

corrsion
baffles installed a suction inlet located a 10 inch (254 mm)
without limber or approximately 10 dome installed just
lightening holes to trap inches (254 mm) below the suction inlet
the particles above the sump and provided with a
bottom pipe-opening within
one inch of the dome
tube wall conduction gas convection water density

differences
clearance space

corbel header stay tube crown sheet


cylinder jacket inlet heat exchanger inlet jacket water pump

main connection suction line
bypass refrigerant flow maintain the proper stop the compressor

to the evaporator refrigerant superheat when the evaporator
reaches the proper
temperature
increase blade assist in maintaining strengthen the blade
resistance to moisture radial clearances root fastenings
in steam
jet pumps propeller pumps reciprocating pumps

the cylinder surface is the ring gap should be rings with increased
honed to the decreased and side back clearance are
smoothest surface clearance increased provided
attainable
complete fuel/air minimal fuel proper fuel timing
mixing penetration
oil temperature
back current due to clogged suction air ingress of air into oil
faulty valve seat filter system
gasket
clear. millimeters.
drain line from a high steam supply line to a vacuum drag line from
point in the main feed water heater the atmospheric drain
steam line expansion tank to the main
condenser
up
Light off additional Open the main steam Test the hand relieving
burners. stop. gear.
six-way valve shifts to steering pump electric follow-up gear takes

the neutral flow motor is de-energized the hydraulic pump off
position by the transfer switch stroke
frequently drained of fitted with a moisture fitted with a sight glass

condensed water trap at the inlet
Headers Water drum Superheater headers
water level up while for extra feed. boiler using two
firing the boiler. feedpumps.
device
Frequent Chemical cleaning Bottom blowing

compounding
gag.
High level of lube oil in Low level effluent in High water level in
storage tank chlorination section of main propulsion boiler
sewage tank
buildup.

gases heat
the pressure drop high lube oil sump decrease in oil
across the filter temperature viscosity from the filter
leaky suction valve leaky discharge valve expansion valve open

too little
incandescent
brickwork
reaching the
combustion space
provide support for support the nozzles decrease steam
interstage packing in a and direct the flow of velocity in the nozzles
reaction turbine steam in an impulse of an impulse turbine
turbine
a jammed open relief a constantly occurring excessive ram

valve improper rudder pressure
response
a cargo container a 25 ton air each of the above
refrigerant system conditioning plant answers is correct
containing 4.9 lbs of provided it does not
refrigerant. meet the criteria for a
TYPE II appliance.
globe valves only check valves only globe and check
valves
indicator valves open turning gear engage starting valve close


governor governor
reduced evaporator low brine improper vacuum
capacity concentration regulation
incorrectly assembled partially closed partially opened re-
air register atomizing fuel valve circulating valve

chamber system
by renewable sleeves by weaving rings by abandoned
sprayed metal coating
high lube oil viscosity air in the fuel injectors excessive starting air
pressure
increase cooling water slow the turbine stop the turbine

flow
accumulator standby pump telemotor
adjust damper linkage adjust damper linkage adjust the photocell to

to slow the opening to lengthen the purge observe the new flame
rate of the dampers period position
453 gpm 227 gpm 491 gpm

correct correct

power stroke
steam pressure in the steam flow from the feedwater flow to the
drum boiler boiler
separators ducted traps dehumidifiers

temperature 160░F to a maximum
of 180░F
lube oil viscosity uneven heat uneven heat
breakdown expansion of the rings expansion of the
piston
2027 GPM 2136 GPM the same as it was
prior to the pump
being overhauled
the same size as the one size larger than installed with a short
pump suction nozzle the pump suction radius elbow at the
nozzle pump
less scale formation less internal corrosion greater evaporator
efficiency
increased increased increased plant

requirements for effectiveness of the air efficiency due to
condensate ejectors due to the increased condensate
deaeration increased main depression
condenser vacuum
viscosity formation

and dirt
normally closed, normally open or normally energized or
energized normally closed normally de-energized
tube wall conduction gas convection water density

differences
clearance space
covering a fuel port in closing the fuel pump opening the fuel pump
the pump barrel delivery valve delivery valve
corbell header stay tube crown sheet
variations in the twisting the stayrod in changing the setting of

throttle adjustment a clockwise direction the tappet collars on
the pilot valve
operating rod


bypass refrigerant flow maintain the proper stop the compressor

to the evaporator refrigerant superheat when the evaporator
reaches the proper
temperature
in steam
temperature acting on temperature acting on pressure acting on

a bellows a thermal element compressor suction
valves
closing
attainable
mixing penetration
high pressure steam in high vacuum in the thrust developed in the
the first-stage main condenser turbines
air on vapor pocket in relief valve jammed impeller blocked or
suction line damaged
clear. millimeters.

up
clogged suction an open snifter valve misalignment of the
six-way valve shifts to steering pump electric follow-up gear takes

the neutral flow motor is de-energized the hydraulic pump off
position by the transfer switch stroke

water level up while for extra feed. boiler using two
firing the boiler. feedpumps.
device

compounding

Sulfur content Pour point Cetane number
Raise the water level Take the boiler out of Reduce the firing rate
above the surface service. of the boiler to its
blow. minimum.
High level, lube oil Low level, chlorination Low lube oil level to
storage tank section of the sewage operating, chemical
tank dosing pump

gases heat
pressure drop difference in cylinder higher exhaust gas

cooling temperature
incandescent
brickwork

reaching the
combustion space
turbine
response
air brine all the given answer
are correct
Pulsating oil trap Grooved discharge Clogged scale trap
valve
water level should be water drum should be water level should be
lowered to the surface checked for sludge raised 2 to 3 inches (5
blow line to 7.6 cm) above
normal
30 seconds 60 seconds 90 seconds
alkalinity control boiler components are electrolytic action

treatment prevents generally constructed cannot occur at high
electrolytic action of similar metals pressure

burner smoking ignition failure burner failure
incorrectly assembled partially closed partially opened

air register atomizing fuel valve recirculating valve

chamber system
Pressure feed Oil lubricating disks Oil lubricating rings
high lube oil viscosity inadequate fuel excessive starting air
injection pressure

flow

114 gpm 118 gpm 236gpm
the speed of the lube the outlet pressure of a relief valve

oil pump the lube oil pump

power stroke
steam pressure in the steam flow from the feed water flow to the
drum boiler boiler
separators ducted traps dehumidifiers

temperature 160░F to a maximum
of 180░F
piston
pre-heating re-circulating tracing steam
reduce the frictional increase the pump allow rapid venting of

losses due to fluid flow discharge pressure entrained air
cold shocking for scale less internal corrosion less feedwater is

removal is not because of lower brine required for equal
required density plant capacity
increased plant reduced plant increased

efficiency due to efficiency due to effectiveness of the air
increased condensate excessive condensate ejectors due to the
recirculation depression increased main
condensate
temperature

viscosity formation

corrsion
normally closed, normally open or normally energized or
energized normally closed normally de-energized
set the six-way control open the power always place the
valve in the trick wheel transfer switch before rudder in the midship
position engaging the trick position to engage the
wheel trick wheel
reduce corrosion in prevent clogging and maintain zero water
the heating coil erosion in the coil hardness
increase the air reduce the risk of all of the above

charge velocity explosion
corbell header stay tube crown sheet
a water seal line to the an air seal line from the vacuum in the
packing gland the compressed air pump suction
line
passing through the of combustion gases required to change
boiler casing leaving the stack water into steam

regulate the regulate the regulate saturated

temperature of superheater outlet steam temperature
superheated steam by temperature by through the
adding moisture cooling a portion of the desuperheater
superheated steam

in steam
temperature acting on temperature acting on pressure acting on

a bellows a thermal element compressor suction
valves
attainable
mixing penetration
air on vapor pocket in relief valve jammed impeller blocked or
suction line damaged
Reduces pulsations in Used to adjust the It provide for addition
the feed drive speed of the pump of boiler compound
lube oil filtration lube oil purification piston cooling
clogged suction an open snifter valve misalignment of the

cycled once every 4 cycled once every watched carefully

days week while idled
drained into drip pans slowed with their ends steamed cleaned and
or tanks open for venting flushed with hot water
oil flowing into they are greased with lubrication oil is

aninternal groove at solid grease maintianed in its
the periphery of the central zone
coupling is directed via
axial passages to the
coupling teeth
Control rack Weights acted on by Isochronous droop

centrifugal force spring

compounding
The astern power of For main propulsion Astern power available

the main propelling systems without will be equal to ahead
machinery is to reversing gears, power when
provide for continuous controllable pitch controllable pitch
operation astern at propellers or electric propellers are utilized,
60% of the ahead rpm propulsion drive, thus discounting the
at rated speed. running astern is not need for increased
to lead to overload operating parameters.
conditions.
generating floor none of the above

II Both I and II Neither I or II
blow. minimum.
High level in lube oil in Low level effluent in High bilge water level
storage tank chlorination section of throughout engine
sewage tank room
buildup.
more cold valve lash excessive pressure in broken valve springs

hydraulic valve lash
adjusters
preformed burner arch foundation for set of gas baffles in

section refractory anchor bolts the screen tubes

leakage at the second- faulty operation of the carryover in the first-

stage condenser brine overboard pump stage
detects a flame failure requires mechanical must be bypassed at

by monitoring radiant linkage to secure the low firing rates
heat from glowing burner fuel supply
refractory
prevent overheating of maintain a constantly vary the viscosity of
the atomizer when not high fuel temperature the fuel oil
firing during
maneuvering
turbine

response
shiny face, black top, shiny face, bottom, black face, bottom,
back and bottom back and top back and top
overheated bearings high engine speeds propeller unbalance

normal
varying the suction varying condenser any of the above
pressure water flow rate

most critical in a two- most critical in a four- of equal importance in

stroke/cycle diesel stroke/cycle diesel a two-stroke/cycle
engine engine if it is diesel engine as in a
turbocharged four-stroke/cycle
diesel engine
incorrectly assembled partially closed partially opened

air register atomizing fuel valve recirculating valve

chamber system
Sealed self-lubricators Metered hydraulic oil Forced lube oil supply
supply
high lube oil viscosity inadequate fuel excessive starting air
injection pressure

flow

114 gpm 118 gpm 236gpm

before the condenser between the before the back
condenser and pressure regulating
receiver valve
minor thrust side top circumference bottom circumference
insufficient cooling air in the evaporator air in the condenser

water to the coils
condenser

piston
cooling water inlet lube oil out valve lube oil return flow
valve valve
reduce the frictional increase the pump allow rapid venting of
losses due to fluid flow discharge pressure entrained air
cold shocking for scale less internal corrosion less feedwater is

removal is not because of lower brine required for equal
required density plant capacity

condensate
temperature
overheating of the improper functioning loss of suction at the

ahead stages of the air ejectors condensate pump
the stationary blades the moving blades both the moving and
stationary blades
flow of refrigerant to pressure in the amount of circulating

the expansion valve evporator coils water to the
condenser
set the six-way control open the power always place the
valve in the trick wheel transfer switch before rudder in the midship
position engaging the trick position to engage the
wheel trick wheel

furnace stay tube crown sheet
line
passing through the carried away by required to change
boiler casing combustion gases water into steam
oil clearance is .002 bearing wear is .002 oil clearance has

inch inch increased .010 inch

superheated steam
insure proper let the refrigerated determine actual

operation of the compartment cool compressor oil level
compressor gradually
rupture disk overspeed trip atmospheric relief

valve
closing
attainable
higher exhaust false indication of high intake of air
temperature of engine pressure gauge temperature when
running
exhaust thermometer injection nozzles in high intake
of respective cylinder poor condition temperature before
defective turbocharger
Function to open and Maintain airflow across Support the burner
close the register. the forced draft fan. distance piece.
capacity increases scale formation distillate purity

increase increase
circulated cold fresh air and a soap solution phosphorescent

water, while to test all joints hydrazine bisodium
maintaining all normal solution visible under
unit operating a black light source
pressures
cycled once every 4 cycled once every watched carefully
days week while idled
blue white green
Self-adjusting, Journal bearing Cylindrical bearing

spherically-seated,
self-aligning bearing
constant stroke variable stroke pump mechanical system

check cooling water check expansion valve check liquid line

temperature whether it is stacked service valve if closed
up
conditions.
An extremely low The oil appears black An increase in flash
precipitation number. in color. point.
blow. minimum.
sewage tank engineroom

adjusters
alkaline neutral hard
a dazzling white fluctuating pressure in an unevenly shaped

atomizer flame the windbox burner flame


refractory
firing during
maneuvering
cross-compound tandem-compound tandem, double flow
higher than normal unusually lower than higher than normal

liquid level in the normal discharge liquid refrigerant
receiver pressure when temperature
compared to the
maintain a minimum control liquid regulate refrigerant

evaporator pressure refrigerant pressure outlet superheat
overheated bearings high engine speeds propeller unbalance

normal
varying the suction varying condenser all of the above


diesel engine
increase the heat level increase the automatically cold

in all effects probability of priming shock the evaporator
chamber system
supply
faulty governor high exhaust back all of the above
pressure
plug type bypass valve cooling pump would oil pressure is greater
will open automatically shut off than the water
pressure
change the oil flow stop the fuel oil pump open the strainer
over to the clean side bypass valve
A refrigeration leak A faulty reactor plate Normal operation
require more fuel for produce heavy black require more excess
atomization smoke at any load air for combustion
condition
626 gpm 134 gpm 537 gpm
132 gpm 264 gpm 529 gpm

before the condenser between the before the back
condenser and pressure regulating
receiver valve
insufficient cooling air in the evaporator air in the condenser

water to the coils
condenser
cooling water inlet lube oil out valve lube oil return flow
valve valve
begins on a constant ends on a constant begins and ends on a
pressure basis volume basis constant volume basis
higher peak cylinder higher developed smoother combustion

pressures BMEP

condensate
temperature

stationary blades
dissolved carbon potassium phosphate phenolphthalein

dioxide present in the present in the water present in the water
water
create a vapor lock in collect in the cause foaming of the
the liquid receiver condenser oil in the crankcase

when the main to connect the rose if the bilges become
condenser becomes box to the flooded and they can
fouled, in order to independent bilge not be emptied by any
provide additional suction other means
cooling water
circulation
check for sludge on check that the fuel set up the fuel rack
the pump barrel return passages are calibration in cubic
clear millimeters
line
passing through the carried away by required to change
boiler casing combustion gases water into steam
position of a float tendency of hot water flow characteristics of

to flash into steam a liquid as it passes
through an orifice

superheated steam

provide a positive flow flush out brackish serve as the only

of water through the water resulting from source of supply of
stern tube for extended in port water for the stern
lubricating, cooling, operation tube bearing
and flushing when
required
globe valve check valve plug cock
attainable
higher exhaust false indication of high intake of air
temperature of engine pressure gauge temperature when
running
two air starting one control air one additional means
containers of container and one of starting the main
approximately equal starting air container engine
size


increase increase
circulated cold fresh air and a soap solution phosphorescent

water, while to test all joints hydrazine bisodium
maintaining all normal solution visible under
unit operating a black light source
pressures
blue white green

spherically-seated,
Brine Carbon dioxide Cuprous chloride

Faulty operation of a Compressor operation Lifting of intercooler

cylinder unloader. in an area of high relief valve.
relative humidity.
conditions.

Find the leaks in the Set the high pressure Use the hot gas
system with a Halide cutout on manual to defrost line to remove
torch. prevent automatic frost on coils.
starting.
sewage tank
the stop valve fully the stop and check the check valve fully
open and the auxiliary valves fully open and open and the stop
check valve used to the feed pump speed valve regulated by the
regulate the amount of used to regulate the feedwater regulator
flow amount of flow
adjusters
alkaline neutral hard

too much excess air contaminated fuel oil nearly complete

combustion of fuel oil
refractory
firing during
maneuvering
Pipe unions one inch Bushings made of Street ells made of

or greater in diameter. seamless steel. carbon steel.
higher than normal unusually lower than higher than normal

liquid level in the normal discharge liquid refrigerant
receiver pressure when temperature
compared to the
maintain a minimum control liquid regulate refrigerant

evaporator pressure refrigerant pressure outlet superheat
increase in the high decrease low side all the above

side pressure temperature
purged with the washed with an grounded to the

refrigerant ammonia and alcohol compressor
solution
varying the suction varying condenser all of the above
incorporate an open be capable of closing provide a trial for

bimetallic helix the fuel valves in not ignition period of not
pyrostat stack switch more than 4 seconds more than 90 seconds
after a flame failure
carbon hydrogen sulfur
a means of unloading more than one stage a variable

during start-up of compression by compression ratio
each piston enabling the output to
be varied to suit any
load condition
diesel engine
overheating of the air the condenser hotwell overheating of the
ejectors to be completely vent condenser
drained at low speeds
increase the heat level increase the automatically cold

in all effects probability of priming shock the evaporator
air register sprayer plate air foils

supply
pressure
pressure
A refrigeration leak A faulty reactor plate Normal operation
condition
626 gpm 134 gpm 537 gpm

132 gpm 264 gpm 529 gpm
mechanically pneumatically unit injector

temperature.
phosphate, to aid in calcium carbonate, to calcium sulfate to

scale prevention assist in precipitating reduce priming
solids
Avoid sticking of Avoid sticking of the Avoid sticking of relief

intake valve spindle starting valve spindle valve spindle
cooling water outlet lube oil return flow lube oil outlet valve
valve valve

pressures BMEP
increased plant increased increased condensate
efficiency due to effectiveness of the air aeration due to the
increased condensate ejectors due to the inability of the air
depression increased main ejectors to remove
condenser vacuum excessive air
accumulation from the
condenser

stationary blades

water
create a vapor lock in collect in the cause foaming of the
the liquid receiver condenser oil in the crankcase
first stage feed water boiler water drum inlet main feed water
heater outlet regulator inlet
piston type vacuum gland exhausting crankcase exhaust fan
pump taking suction manometer or eductor
off a differential
manometer
when the main to connect the rose if the bilges become
condenser becomes box to the flooded and they can
fouled, in order to independent bilge not be emptied by any
provide additional suction other means
cooling water
circulation
clear millimeters
wet bulb temperature dew point dry point
efficiency to seal and bulkhead or deck percentage of solids

prevent sewer gas connection to the grey entrained in the water
backflow water drain system to be drained
difference in fact that hot water change in the amount

movement of two under pressure tends of vapor produced
dissimilar bimetallic to flash into steam within an enclosed
strips not fastened when its vapor chamber
together pressure is rapidly
reduced
principle by which difference in valve manner in which lifting

blow down is relieving capacities pressure is adjusted
accomplished
oil header return line double bottom fuel fuel oil settling tank
tank
provide a positive flow flush out brackish serve as the only

of water through the water resulting from source of supply of
stern tube for extended in port water for the stern
lubricating, cooling, operation tube bearing
and flushing when
required
globe valve check valve plug cock
Inform all persons in Secure and tag the Persons in the area
the area nit to start the electrical circuit should start
unit immediately
preheating the reducing air charge preventing valve wear
combustion chamber density
size

heat level drops capacity increases scale formation

decreases
squeezing sliding slipping

maintaining a high sounding the tanks maintaining a supply
transfer rate until a frequently and of chemical dispersant
slight trickle of oil is reducing the transfer to cleanup minor oil
observed flowing from rate as the level spills adjacent to the
the overflow line approaches maximum ship
fill

spherically-seated,
A pressure relief valve The engine speed An orifice
Faulty operation of a Compressor operation Lifting of intercooler

cylinder unloader. in an area of high relief valve.
relative humidity.
The outer race should Alignment is not a They are usually

be free to turn in its critical factor in their pressed onto their
housing. installation. shafts.
Find the leaks in the Set the high pressure Use the hot gas
system with a Halide cutout on manual to defrost line to remove
torch. prevent automatic frost on coils.
starting.
tank dosing pump
regulate the amount of used to regulate the feedwater regulator
flow amount of flow
returned to the lower passes through the automatically dumped
drum via downcomers domestic heating into auxiliary feed
due to density system return line heater and reheated
difference for steam traps to the by auxiliary exhaust
reheating auxiliary feed supply back pressure
tank
fillet of plastic formation of soot on type of refractory

refractory furnace floor anchor bolt

The expansion valve The suction pressure A suction line is kinked
feeler bulb is loosely control contacts are or partially obstructed
clamped to the suction stuck open. and blocking
line. refrigerant circulation.
reduce engine back increase engine brake increase turbocharger

pressure horsepower efficiency

supplies oxygen for cools the valves and all of the above
combustion cylinder walls
purging charging normal operation
increase in the high decrease low side all the above

side pressure temperature
purged with the washed with an grounded to the

refrigerant ammonia and alcohol compressor
solution
chain drives rocker arms flywheels
it offers less internal iron is corroded by R- leaks are more easily
friction 12 detected in copper
a means of unloading more than one stage a variable

during start-up of compression by compression ratio
each piston enabling the output to
be varied to suit any
load condition
formed by the piston in between the crank between the master
relation to the piston arm and crankpin and link connecting
pin rods

a thermostatic steam the feed pump re- a manual or automatic

regulating valve circulating line dump valve to the
reserve feed tank or
distilled tank
Possibly do not exist The carried heat from The black spots
in engines the exhaust valves caused by incomplete
combustion

pressure
pressure
be suitable for handle the operation all of the above

maintaining the satisfactorily as the
required steam flow control orifice
under all load develops an
conditions impedance to the
steam flow
condition
378 gpm 103 gpm 412 gpm
the shaft sleeve spiral centrifugal force electromotive force

helix and relative developed from developed at the
rotation between rotation flywheel
pinion and starter
shaft
inserting shims replacing the complete rotating the crankpin
between the crankpin bearing set bearing until the
bearing box and the proper end clearance
connecting rod foot is obtained
Desuperheater Condenser Air ejector

solids
DC feedwater heater steam trap heat exchanger

charging valves oil separator dehydrator
valve valve

pressures BMEP

condenser
contaminated fuel kinked fuel lines excessive engine

vibration
moving the automatic moving the receiving varying the angle of a
differential valve telemotor which tilting box eccentricity
regulates the two-way of a floating ring
valve
water
slightly more than the slightly higher than the slightly lower than the
supplied live steam second stage vacuum first stage vacuum
pressure at the
reducing valve outlet
first stage feedwater boiler water drum inlet main feedwater

off a differential
manometer
bellows type bi-metal type bourbon type
clear millimeters
wet bulb temperature dew point dry point
efficiency to seal and bulkhead or deck percentage of solids

prevent sewer gas connection to the grey entrained in the water
backflow water drain system to be drained
position of a float tendency of hot water flow characteristics of
to flash into steam a liquid as it passes
through an orifice
main feed pumps deaerating feed tank soot blowers
allow the combustion prevent buckling and aid in protection the oil
gases. Do get behind breaking of the ring film
the ring and press it
against the cylinder
liner
tank
overspeed trip atmospheric relirf vacuum beaker

valve
a direct unimpeded by an external line the fixed orifice
connection between from the first stage via provided in the steam
second stage and salt a fixed orifice supply line
water feed heater
Cover the area with all of these none of the above

saw dust

size
fuel pump timing fire in scavenged non return valves in
changed space scavenge air receiver
dirty or damaged
To increase the all of these none of the above
pressure of the jacket
cooling
heat level drops capacity increases scale formation

decreases

close later than normal have less total lift have less total
duration

fill

spherically-seated,
Pump efficiency is The pump packing will Pump capacity is

reduced and cavitation fail causing irreparable reduced and overall
will be induced. damage to the pump efficiency will be
shaft. increased.
The outer race should Alignment is not a They are usually
be free to turn in its critical factor in their pressed onto their
housing. installation. shafts.
An extremely high The oil appears black A minor increase in
precipitation number. in color. flash point.
Provide a portable fan Prohibit smoking in the Display a black

to blow away fumes area triangle during the
daylight hours
storage tank chlorination section of throughout
regulate the amount of used to regulate the feed water regulator
flow amount of flow
tank

17 millimeters 22 millimeters 24 millimeters

The expansion valve The suction pressure A suction line is kinked
feeler bulb is loosely control contacts are or partially obstructed
clamped to the suction stuck open. and blocking
line. refrigerant circulation.
reduce engine back increase engine cycle increase turbocharger

pressure efficiency efficiency


purging charging normal operation
aid in silencing the increase the mean contribute to effective

exhaust noise effective pressure cylinder scavenging
decrease the boiler reduce the forced draft lower speed but higher
water level fan speed exhaust gas
temperature

it offers a greater heat stronger than iron pipe it has high resistance
transfer coefficient to acids
than iron pipe
Permit installation of Compress a greater Accomplish more than

Inlet valves in the volume of air in one stage of compression
piston cylinder in one cylinder
formed by the piston in between the crankarm between the master

relation to the piston and crankpin and link connecting
pin rods

a thermostatic steam the feed pump a manual or automatic

regulating valve recirculating line dump valve to the
distilled tank
contaminated lube oil excessive loading all of the above
Lubricating Cooling Ignition
not secure the fires secure both the fires secure the fires when
until water level falls and the feed inlet the pressure drops to
out of sight in the gage valve 50% of the maximum
glass allowable working
pressure
change the oil flow stop the fuel oil open the strainer
over to the clean side service pump bypass valve
be suitable for handle the operation all of the above

maintaining the satisfactorily as the
required steam flow control orifice
under all load develops an
conditions impedance to the
steam flow
unit will begin to vapor will cease to process of sublimation

subcool condense will begin

378 gpm 103 gpm 412 gpm

pinion and starter
shaft

solids
Axial flow turbine Combination axial and Cross compound flow

radial flow turbine turbine
fire tube water tube super heater

valve valve
receiver hoses and lines evaporator

condenser

vibration
moving the automatic moving the follow up varying the angle of a
differential valve indicator which tilting box or
regulates the six-way eccentricity of a
valve floating ring
honing spotting in refacing
slightly more than the slightly higher than the slightly lower than the
supplied live steam second stage vacuum first stage vacuum
pressure at the
reducing valve outlet
first stage feedwater boiler water drum inlet main feedwater

off a differential
manometer
diaphragm type bourdon type bellows type
provide positive reduce compressor reduce air intake and

closing of the valves discharge pulsations exhaust pulsations
degree of atomization angle of the cone capacity of the

atomizer
the reed valves used the suction valve the discharge valve
on the discharge are springs exert a greater springs exert a greater
made substantially tension than the tension than the
thicker and heavier discharge valve suction valve springs
than the suction springs
valves
difference in fact that hot water change in the amount

movement of two under pressure tends of vapor produced
dissimilar bimetallic to flash into steam within an enclosed
strips not fastened when its vapor chamber
together pressure is rapidly
reduced
Remove oil entrained Remove excess oil Separate liquid

in high pressure liquid from the system refrigerant with oil
line
tank
inverted bucket type live stream separator impulse steam trap

trap
a direct unimpeded by an external line the fixed orifice

connection between from the first stage via provided in the steam
second stage and salt a fixed orifice supply line
water feed heater
an anvil faced plasti-gage a vernier caliper

micrometer

the stern the port side the starboard side
fuel pump timing fire in scavenged non return valves in

changed space scavenge air receiver
dirty or damaged
To increase the all of these none of the above
pressure of the jacket
cooling
increases increases
duration

fill
Poured babbitt, self- Split roller Precision insert

aligning
Seawater or Fresh Sodium Nitrate brine. Calcium Sulfate brine.

water.
Pump efficiency is The pump packing will Pump capacity is

reduced and cavitation fail causing irreparable reduced and overall
will be induced. damage to the pump efficiency will be
shaft. increased.
Cut-out valves are to Strainers are to be The injection line is to
be located at the provided in the fuel oil be of seamed drawn
service tanks and be injection pump pipe and fittings are to
so arranged as to be discharge line and be extra heavy.
operable from the shall be capable of
engine room floor being cleaned while
plates. the engine is in
operation.


provide a portable fan prohibit smoking in the display a black triangle
to blow away fumes area during the daylight
hours
superheater inlet temperature of the HP desuperheater outlet
temperature turbine bleed temperature

tank

too much excess air incomplete a high carbon content

combustion fuel
reduce engine back increase engine cycle increase turbocharger

pressure efficiency efficiency

Soot blower element Blowoff valve Escape piping drain

valve

decrease the boiler reduce the forced draft lower the boiler stem
water level fan speed pressure
COTP OCMI Marine Inspector
it offers greater heat iron is corroded by R- leaks are more easily

transfer coefficient 12 detected in copper
spring force fuel oil pressure firing pressure
formed by the piston in between the crankarm between the master

relation to the piston and crankpin and link connecting
pin rods
high water pressure cavitation operating in deep river

under the hull channels
a thermostatic steam the feed pump a manual or automatic
regulating valve recirculating line dump valve to the
distilled tank
fuel oil heater leaks DC heater leaks steam operated fuel oil
pump leaks
pressure
air should be directed air pressure should be piping must be

through the jet air line increased beyond the disassembled and
safety valve cleaned by hand
unit will begin to vapor will cease to process of sublimation

subcool condense will begin
30 gpm 36 gpm 9 gpm
121 gpm 242 gpm 407 gpm

pinion and starter
shaft
oil moisture acids
The quantity of lube oil The cooling water The lube oil velocity
to the cooler is discharge leaving the from the cooler is
regulated. cooler is directly regulated.
regulated.
conduction convection combination of

conduction and
convection
centrifugal type positive displacement eductor type
type
receiver hoses and lines evaporator
decreased slippage to air binding in the erosion and excessive

the suction side of the discharge ports wear
pump
vibration
moving the automatic moving the follow up varying the angle of a
differential valve indicator which tilting box or
regulates the six-way eccentricity of a
valve floating ring
demisters condensers splash baffles
insufficient air contaminated fuel oillow carbon content of

fuel
constant-pressure area above the minimum required net
governor controls the impeller eye is vented positive suction
discharge pressure to the main condenser pressure is provided
by the DC heater
insufficient packing excessive suction lift an oversized lantern
ring
lower leveling plate upper leveling plate base ring
provide positive reduce compressor reduce air intake and

closing of the valves discharge pulsations exhaust pulsations

atomizer
the reed valves used the suction valve the discharge valve
on the discharge are springs exert a greater springs exert a greater
made substantially tension than the tension than the
thicker and heavier discharge valve suction valve springs
than the suction springs
valves
using nozzles to aerating the barite All of the above

recirculate the dry bulk
material
Remove oil entrained Remove excess oil Separate liquid

in high pressure liquid from the system refrigerant with oil
line
suction side of the oil header return line double bottom fuel
pump tank
vent condenser drain atmospheric drain tank main condenser

tank through the loop seal
the steams first point the end of the steam lower portion of the
of entry lane hotwell
ring 'snap' gauge inside vernier caliper outside micrometer
keep the alternator divide the elctrical load eliminate the

electrical load among the alternators alternatorsvariable
constant speed
the stern the port side the starboard side
auxiliary blower does injected fuel quantity is fuel pump plunger

not run too small jammed
to improve steam flow to give more steam to give more flexibility

inside the turbine power on steam flow

increases increases
a knurling tool a reamer a wire brush
duration
maintaining a high sounding tanks maintaining a supply

slight trickle of oil is reducing transfer rate to clean up minor oil
observed flowing from while tapping off spills adjacent to the
the overflow line ship
aligning
Seawater or Fresh Sodium Nitrate brine. Calcium Sulfate brine.

water.
Boiler tubes Anchor strips All of the above
Nozzle operation will Fuel will leak into the Fuel will not be
be unaffected drain line delivered

operation.

Retards the flow of Protects metallic Tends to increase

cooling water surfaces from corrosion
corrosion and the
coolant from freezing
provide a portable fan prohibit smoking in the display a black triangle
to blow away fumes area during the daylight
hours
sewage tank
Supercharged, loop Turbocharged, Turbocharged, return
scavenged diesel crossflow scavenged flow diesel engine
engine diesel engine
it reduces the amount the cool sample has a the degree of acidity
of suspended matter higher conductivity as measured on the
that frequently finds its measurement and the pH recorder is
way into the dead end total dissolved solids amplified by cool
lines in the water are easier water temperatures
to identify
formation of soot on type of refractory fillet of plastic

furnace floor anchor bolt refractory
high superheater high superheater inlet high superheater

outlet temperature temperature because outlet temperature
because of reduced of decreased heat because of gas laning
steam flow transfer
abnormally high rapid wearing of piston combustion gases in

cooling water rings the cooling water
temperature

valve
vent condenser atmospheric drain tank after condenser

decrease the boiler reduce the forced draft lower the boiler steam
Gradual lift with a Abrupt lift giving full Gradual lift giving full
short fully open period, valve opening for a valve opening for a
and accelerated valve long period, with long period, with
closing. gradual valve seating. gradual valve seating.
it offers a greater heat stronger than iron pipe it has high resistance
transfer coefficient to acids
than iron pipe
pinion crosshead compression rings
high water pressure cavitation operating in deep river

under the hull channels
reaches the flashes in the liquid condenses in the
compressor through line receiver
the suction line
pump leaks
pressure
air should be directed air pressure should be piping must be

through the jet air line increased beyond the disassembled and
safety valve cleaned by hand
require more fuel for smoke heavily at any require more excess
atomization load condition air for combustion
30 gpm 36 gpm 9 gpm
121 gpm 242 gpm 407 gpm
cam action hydraulic action spring action
turned by the shaft, lubricated by a ring hard chrome-faced to

and the thrust collar is oiler withstand wear
stationary
once every two once every piston twice every piston
crankshaft revolutions stroke stroke
oil moisture acids
regulated.

Air moist content Compressor water Leaky compressor air

cooling low cooling
temperature
type
saturated and saturated steam only superheated and

superheated steam supercritical steam

pump
inspect and the test install a quick-closing chemically clean and
tank heating coils for valve in the sounding gas free the tank
damage tube
safety valve governor reducing valve
demisters condensers splash baffles
too much excess air contaminated fuel oil

low carbon content of
fuel
by the DC heater
insufficient packing excessive suction lift badly leaking
unloaders
atomization of the fuel penetration of the fuel all of the above
transmit heat from the reduce the amount of all of the above
piston to the cylinder combustion gas blow-
liner by
atomizer
fuel oil governor cooling water fuel oil tars
creating a liquefied directing the material All of the above

barite slurry to the air outlet
provide a means to provide a means to serve as a means for
preheat auxiliary cool down visually examining
condensate contaminated drains steam condensate
drains which may
contain oil
preventing oil leakage forming the lube oil removing emulsified
along the shaft spray pattern lube oil from the sump
pump tank
auxiliary exhaust line main steam line via a contaminated steam

reducing station generator

whenever there is as a result of fluid as steam passes

leakage of steam from friction caused by through the steam
one stage to another frequently throttling admission valve and
through the throttle the turbine wheel and there is a drop in
valve packing gland blade speed pressure without the
performance of work
steam vented from the steam vapor the gases liberated by

high pressure steam entrained with the the deaeration
glands non-condensable process
gases
to ensure proper to allow time for to ensure gradual

operation of the refrigerant vapor cooling of refrigerant
compressor cycling compartment
decrease due to the decrease momentarily remain the same

increase steam and then increase
volume used proportionately with
load demand
size,tonnage,temperat size and tonnage pressure and

ure and pressure temperature
close earlier than remain open for a fail to open when the
normal shorter duration valves are warm
maintaining a high sounding tanks maintaining a supply
slight trickle of oil is reducing transfer rate to clean up minor oil
observed flowing from while tapping off spills adjacent to the
aligning
Nitrogen Carbon dioxide Superheated water

vapor

operation.

corrosion and the
Moving nozzles Moving blades only Fixed blades and
moving blades
tank dosing pump

metals from which outside diameters and method of heat

they are fabricated wall thicknesses differ transfer in the tube
differ differs
control turbulent decrease steam decrease the specific
steam expansion velocity and increase volume of steam
steam pressure
a faulty reverse power unsynchronized a different speed
relay within the main isochronous load setting on each unit
circuit breaker distribution
assembly adjustments
steam flow transfer
discharge side sunction side condenser
a partially clogged a defective torch a minute quantity of R-

torch exploring tube reaction plate 12 leakage

valve
vent condenser atmospheric drain tank aftercondenser
Area times the piston The piston stroke Number of piston

stroke times the times the number of strokes times area
number of cylinder cylinders
phosphate electrical conductivity all of the above

(total dissolved solids)
it offers greater heat iron is corroded by R- leaks are more easily

transfer coefficient 12 detected in copper

II Only Both I and II Neither I nor II
reaches the flashes in the liquid condenses in the

compressor through line receiver
the suction line
pump leaks
produce flash gas at reduce flooding of the defrost the evaporator
the expansion valve receiver at low loads coils
lubricating cooling ignition
increase the feed immediately secure blow down the gage

pump speed to the fuel oil supply to glass to verify a low
maximum the burners water condition
replace all of the belts dress the worn belt adjust belt tension
worn orifices in the carbon buildup on the using a fuel with too
injection nozzles piston high of a cetane
number
air ejector will operate water levels will brine density will
erratically automatically lower increase
161 gpm 268 gpm 322 gpm


stationary
and is a direct is to be fitted with a will not require any

reversible engine, is separate over speed additional over speed
required to have an device so adjusted protection provided a
over speed trip set to that the speed cannot mechanical type
secure the fuel to the exceed the maximum governor is used
engine when its rated rated speed by more
speed is exceeded by than 20 percent
more than 15 percent
regulated.
Reaction Rateau Curtis
Ductility Plasticity Malleability

type

Internal distillate Flash chamber vertical Distilling condenser
cooler tubes. surfaces. tubes.

pump
remove condensation check the check for proper lube
and other liquids from compression oil pressure
the cylinders
reducing valve safety valve feed water regulator
insufficient lubrication misalignment fatigue failure
too much excess air contaminated fuel oil

low carbon content of
fuel
by the DC heater
465340 476766 475860
liner by
air stroke ignition stroke compression stroke
directing the bulk providing a central All of the above

material to a central suction point to the
discharge point within liquid mud pump
the pressure vessel
separate the oil and only cool down the serve as a means for
water by using a contaminated drains visually examining the
series of filters and drains
baffles
pump tank
auxiliary exhaust line main steam line via a contaminated steam

reducing station generator


performance of work

glands noncondensable process
gases
to ensure proper to allow time for to ensure gradual

operation of the refrigerant vapor cooling of refrigerant
compressor cycling compartment
the plunger must be the barrel must be the entire fuel injection
replaced only with a replaced only with a pump must replaced
new spare new spare
load demand
automatically by the manually by automatically by the

main feedwater adjustment of the economizer bypass
regulator auxiliary feedwater
regulator spring
setting

observed flowing from rate while topping off spills adjacent to the

aligning
Gear Bend Flange

A thermostatic Refrigerant Dehydrators must be

expansion valve is temperature in an used continuously in a
used to control evaporator is directly refrigeration system.
refrigerated space related to refrigerant
temperature. pressure.

corrosion and the
moving blades
storage tank chlorination section of throughout
start a second pump start the second start the second
and verify a higher pump, open the casing pump, secure the first
discharge pressure vent valve of the first pump and do nothing
after securing the first pump, then secure the else with the salt water
pump first pump service system


differ differs
steam pressure
calibrate the fuel pump set the speed droop carefully check for
rack settings adjustment to zero binding in the
governor linkage

steam flow transfer
sample color changes water sample pH entire concentration of

from pink to clear reaches 10.5 chlorides have been
neutralized
a partially clogged a defective torch a minute quantity of R-

torch exploring tube reaction plate 12 leakage
The purge cycle An alarm should ring. The fuel oil pump
should begin. should stop.
vent condenser atmospheric drain tank aftercondenser
windage loss tip leakage loss leaving loss
fireman on watch Chief engineer engineer on watch
110% of the drum 125% of the boiler 150% of the boiler

safety valves highest hydrostatic test design test pressure
set pressure pressure
it causes less internal iron is corroded by R- leaks are more easily

friction 12 detected in copper
smoother engine combustion knock reduce ignition lag

operation
seal the suction side Prevent leakage of prime the pump when
fluid into bearing starting
housing
purging of any large heating to allow water heating to the correct
air bubbles that have and sediment to settle temperature for proper
formed out burner atomization
produce flash gas at reduce flooding of the defrost the evaporator

the expansion valve receiver at low loads coils
the cylinders oil
increase the feed immediately secure blowdown the gage
replace all of the belts dress the worn belt adjust belt tension
number
air ejector will operate water levels will brine density will
erratically automatically lower increase
161 gpm 268 gpm 322 gpm


stationary

reversible engine, is separate overspeed additional overspeed
overspeed trip set to that the speed cannot mechanical type
take lube oil samples maintain the lube oil insure that the oil input
each week and place input temperature at a is always twice the
in clear containers for maximum of 110°F output capacity
inspection
before expansion before liquid receiver after evaporator coil

valve
type

Internal distillate Flash chamber vertical Distilling condenser
cooler tubes. surfaces. tubes.
immediate clogging of possible explosion in deposit of carbon on

the intake the compressor the valves

the cylinders
the suction of the discharge ports wear
pump
vapor charged either vapor or liquid initially liquid charged
charged and then topped with a
vapor charge
stability promptness speed droop
provide accurate water maintain the proper remove any sediment

samples for the water level in the buildup in the gage
second assistant steam drum glass
thrust bearing diaphragms journal bearings
liner by
air ejector steam condenser boilers
using nozzles to aerating the barite All of the above

recirculate the dry bulk
material
separate the oil and only cool down the serve as a means for
water by using a contaminated drains visually examining the
series of filters and drains
baffles
less than the average greater at the turbine greater at reduced

exhaust manifold wheel than at the engine speed
pressure impeller
feed water losses plugging of nozzles warping of soot blower
elements

observe the oil flow in inspect the purifier for maintain a close watch
the sight glasses separated foreign on bearing
matter temperatures
performance of work

glands noncondensable process
gases
fuel injection nozzles injected fuel quantity is fuel pump timing
leaky too small wrongly set
to remove it when it to replace it to increase the
becomes necessary to economically as they strength of the shaft
lighten the weight of wear out
the pump
the plunger must be the barrel must be the entire fuel injection
replaced only with a replaced only with a pump must replaced
new spare new spare
load demand

main feedwater adjustment of the economizer bypass
regulator auxiliary feedwater
regulator spring
setting


aligning
Gear Bend Flange
The use of alternate The use of a velocity- Two or more simple

rows of fixed and compounded impulse impulse stages
moving blades. stage installed at the aligned in tandem in
high pressure end of one casing.
the turbine.
The lube oil will not be The lube oil will Lube oil will discharge
subjected to the overheat and flash. from the heavy phase
proper centrifugal discharge port to the
force. sludge tank.
A thermostatic Refrigerant Dehydrators must be

expansion valve is temperature in an used continuously in a
used to control evaporator is directly refrigeration system.
refrigerated space related to refrigerant
Heat of compression Superheat all of the above
Cooling Fuel Electric ignition

moving blades
High level lube oil Low sewage tank Low lube oil level in
storage tank chlorination section the operating feed
level pump
slowly bring the lube warm the astern reduce the possibility
oil and bearings to guarding valve and the of warping the turbine
operating temperature low lube oil pressure rotors
throttle trip

differ differs
steam pressure
generator set winch centrifugal pump
heat exchanger analyzer heater
Atomization penetration turbulence
sample undergoes a desired pH has been desired amount of

definite color change attained in the sample standard solution has
been added
transmit engine thrust absorb vibrations in prevent propeller

to the propeller shaft the propeller shafting thrust from being
transmitted to the hull
opened and made provided with so installed as to
available for automatic drain traps make the drain
inspection during for the removal of connections effective
biannual inspections moisture under extreme
conditions of trim
close the feed-check reduce steam open air vent

valve pressure
8.64 cu. in. 12.44 cu. in. 6.25 cu. in.

main feed pump feed booster pump main and/or auxiliary

condensate pump
operation
outside diameter of inside diameter of the initial volume of seal
the discharge ring ring dam water admitted to the
bowl
grid type nonmetallic star type labyrinth type

provide dynamic counteract inertia provide a balance of

balance by equalizing forces rocking couples
centrifugal force around the crankshaft
the cylinders oil
replace all the belts dress the worn belt adjust belt tension
number
rate at which suction line of the rate at which
condensation occurs compressor will be condensation occurs
on the evaporator coils abnormally warm within the coils will
will increase increase
625 gpm 507 gpm 156 gpm
44.4 gpm 51.1 gpm 66.6 gpm
Main bearings Piston crowns crankpin bearings
the slope of the fuel the position of the the number of sleeve
cam helix groove relative to segments engaged
the spill port with the rack
reversible engine, is separate overspeed additional overspeed
overspeed trip set to that the speed cannot mechanical type
in clear containers for maximum of 110░F output capacity
inspection
before expansion before liquid receiver after evaporator coil

valve
type
eliminate the need for prevent unequal tooth operate without

spherically seated contact significant axial thrust
bearings
Restriction in the Gases or vapors All of the above.

suction line. released in the liquid
as a result of greater
than normal pressure
drops.
immediate clogging of possible explosion in deposit of carbon on
the intake the compressor the valves

the cylinders
seal against lessen the wear on allow for the greater
crankcase vapors aluminum parts of the expansion rate of
cylinder aluminum
vapor charged either vapor or liquid initially liquid charged
charged and then topped with a
vapor charge

nitrogen, carbon carbon dioxide, nitrogen, carbon

monoxide, and oxygen oxygen, and carbon dioxide, and carbon
monoxide monoxide
liner by
successive pressure increases increased turbulence
temperature drops through successive through successively
through the seal seal stages larger labyrinth
stages clearances
overheating of the cracked pump dirt in the fuel
nozzle orifices housings
creating a liquefied directing the material All of the above

barite slurry to the air outlet
reduce engine back reduce engine exhaust increase turbocharges
pressure noise efficiency
clean the mud from circulate the mud to Prevent barite from
the bottom of the tank prevent barite from damaging the pump
settling
pressure impeller
feed water losses nozzle/elements erosion of the corbel
eroding

matter temperatures
fine perforations frame lined with wire self-cleaning design
cloth
size of the whirling back pressure in the area of the tangential
chamber fuel oil return line slots
fuel injection nozzles injected fuel quantity is fuel pump timing

leaky too small wrongly set
start the compressor protect the protect the
after the drop in the compressor from liquid compressor from high
evaporator pressure flood back discharge pressure
.022 " - .033 " .222 " - .333 " .333 " - .666 "
centripetal force being centrifugal force being centripetal force being

developed on the oil developed on the developed on the
near the interface water seal at the side water seal at the side
of the bowl of the bowl

main feed water adjustment of the economizer bypass
regulator auxiliary feed water
regulator spring
setting
Superheater support, Water screen, Water wall, water
water screen, and superheater support, screen, and
water wall tubes and economizer tubes economizer tubes


aligning
Gear Bend Flange

the turbine.
The lube oil will not be The lube oil will Lube oil will discharge
subjected to the overheat and flash. from the heavy phase
proper centrifugal discharge port to the
force. sludge tank.
All high pressure All storage tanks The piping is to be

piping shall be of the connected to the leak effectively shielded
double lined type, with off piping of fuel and secured to
the outer leak off line injection systems shall prevent fuel or fuel
suitably channeled to be provided with high mist from reaching a
a dedicated tank. level alarms and source of ignition on
sufficient means for the engine or its
emptying. surroundings.
Pump head Discharge head Total head

moving blades
High level lube oil Low water level main Deareating tank
storage tank boiler pressure 2 psig above
normal
throttle trip
455 psi (3137 kPa) 460 psi (3171 kPa) 465 psi (3206 kPa)
convection currents control water screen tubes

desuperheaters
generator set winch centrifugal pump
has a high grease is thinned with a is heated prior to

penetration number (is suitable lubricating oil packing the bearing
hard)
It forces 2,000 lbs. of It has the capacity to It has the capacity to
air per hour across the melt 2,000 lbs. of ice melt 2,000 lbs. of ice
evaporator coils. per day. per hour.
sample undergoes a desired pH has been desired amount of

definite color change attained in the sample standard solution has
been added


conditions of trim
close the feed-check reduce steam open air vent

valve pressure
10.01 Kw 13.145 Kw 9.1456 Kw

curved impeller vane straight impeller vane straight impeller vane

with concentric outlet with concentric with tangential
housing housing
operation
bowl
grid type nonmetallic star type labyrinth type

the cylinders oil
increase the feed immediately secure blow down the gage
left cracked open closed halfway closed tightly
the furnace refractory the boiler furnace has all fuel has been
has cooled below been thoroughly recirculated from the
ignition temperature purged burners
rate at which suction line of the rate at which
condensation occurs compressor will be condensation occurs
on the evaporator coils abnormally warm within the coils will
will increase increase
625 gpm 507 gpm 156 gpm
44.4 gpm 51.1 gpm 66.6 gpm

provide air for engine supply a backup supply the

supercharging source of starting air independent source of
reversing air
in clear containers for maximum of 110░F output capacity
inspection
flash submerged tube basket
air cooler air reservoir oil crack case

type

bearings

drops.
immediate clogging of a possible in the carbon deposits on the
the intake explosion in the valve
compressor
remove condensation check the check the proper lube
from the cylinders compression oil pressure

cylinder aluminum
humidity and improper tank washing All of the above
condensation procedures


monoxide monoxide
transfer the distillate aid in establishing a aid in developing a

produced in the first vacuum in the second vacuum in the shell of
stage to the second stage via the first the salt water feed
stage stage heater
stages clearances
vibration
directing the bulk providing a central All of the above
material to a central suction point to the
discharge point within liquid mud pump
the pressure vessel
reduce engine back recover heat which increase turbocharger

pressure otherwise would be efficiency
lost
maintain the quality of clean the mud from Prevent barate from
the mud the bottom of the damaging the pump
tanks
pressure impeller
feed water losses nozzle plugging erosion of refractory

matter temperatures
cloth
low inlet pressure abnormal discharge improper adjustment

pressure of cushion valves
start the compressor protect the protect the
after the drop in the compressor from liquid compressor from high
evaporator pressure flood back discharge pressure
.022 " - .033 " .222 " - .333 " .333 " - .666 "

Centrifugal Rotary Gear

manually by throttling automatically by the automatically by the

the auxiliary feed economizer by pass main feedwater
stopcheck valve regulator
Sleeve Precision insert Needle
Duplex Canister Bypass

the turbine.
Benzotriazole found in Eroded baffle in the Low level in expansion

the primary water cooler tank

piping shall be of the connected to the effectively shielded
double lined type, with leakoff piping of fuel and secured to
the outer leakoff line injection systems shall prevent fuel or fuel
Pump head Discharge head Total head

moving blades
level pump
Trip all non-vital Trip the malfunctioning Trip all non-vital
distribution feeder generator's circuit distribution feeder
circuit breakers, breaker and circuit breakers, the
decrease the load on distribution feeder malfunctioning prime
that generator by circuit breakers. mover turbine throttle
using the governor, trip, and the generator
trip the malfunctioning circuit breaker.
generator's circuit
breaker, and trip the
prime mover throttle.
throttle trip

desuperheaters
3.33 to 1 33 to 1 300 to 1
has a high grease is thinned with a is heated prior to

penetration number (is suitable lubricating oil packing the bearing
hard)
It forces 2,000 lbs. of It has the capacity to It has the capacity to
air per hour across the melt 2,000 lbs. of ice melt 2,000 lbs. of ice
evaporator coils. per day. per hour.
desired amount of color indicator reveals burette reading is zero

standard solution has a definite visual and the sample color
been added change in the sample changes
375°F 425°F 500°F

conditions of trim
a loss of lube oil the activation of the all of the above
pressure fixed CO2 system for
the emergency
generator space
engineer on watch first assistant engineer U. S. Coast Guard
make sure the fuel prevent pressure prevent damage from

nozzles are flushed buildup in the fuel localized overheating
clean lines
8.2 Hp 5.9 Hp 9.7 Hp
3 air changes 4 air changes 5 air changes

housing housing
sensitivity compensation promptness

bowl
grid type flexible claw type labyrinth type

purging of any large heating to separate heating to the correct
air bubbles that have water and sediment temperature for proper
formed atomization

engine speed does not engine has failed to starter pinion and ring
match the fuel rack reach its firing speed gear contact is not
setting correct
the suction line will be the temperature of the the temperature of the
hot due to a reduced refrigerant within the refrigerant passing
amount of refrigerant condenser will remain through the subcooler
returning to the the same will decrease
compressor


reversing air
oil rings are located dense chromium oil rings are located
above the piston pin plating is used on all near the bottom of the
piston rings piston skirt
CO, CO2, O2 O2, CO, CO2 CO, O2, CO2
refrigeration humidification absorption
prevent corrosion reduce friction of the improve purification

rotating components
of the centrifuge
bearings

drops.
excessive wear on a clogged air intake excessive compressor
valves and cylinder discharge pressure
liners
remove condensation check the check the proper lube

cylinder aluminum
'hot' strainer 'fine' strainer magnetic strainer
to cleaned suction not to use defective to unclogged drain

strainers intake valve valves

monoxide monoxide
transfer the distillate aid in establishing a aid in developing a

produced in the first vacuum in the second vacuum in the shell of
stage to the second stage via the first the salt water feed
stage stage heater
stages clearances
upper half of the gear gears supplied with drive gears aligned
casing secured to the clean oil at the proper with drive shaft
lower half operating pressure
and temperature
engine load intake manifold atmospheric pressure

pressure
lost
clean the mud from circulate the mud to Prevent barite from
the bottom of the tank prevent barite from damaging the pump
settling
a sensing bulb at the pressure changes in failure of the king
tail coil of the the suction line solenoid valve
evaporator
feedwater losses plugging of nozzles warping of soot blower
elements
5 or 7 7 or 9 9 or 11
pop test steam stop test safety adjustment test

cloth
forced draft fan forced draft fan fuel oil temperature

overspeed running too slow too high
to reduce for easy engine to facilitate engine

condensation by starting manuevers, especially
keeping them hot at all astern rotation
types
.022 " - .033 " .222 " - .333 " .333 " - .666 "

Centrifugal Rotary Gear

facilitate re-bricking at allow for proper filling allow for installation of

required maintenance with slag under normal plastic chrome ore
intervals operating conditions after drying
Duplex Canister Bypass
The inside surface of A nickel-bearing insert A heat dam design is

the piston head is is cast into the top ring sometimes used in the
rounded into the ring groove. piston head.
belt.
piping shall be of the connected to the effectively shielded
double lined type, with leakoff piping of fuel and secured to
the outer leakoff line injection systems shall prevent fuel or fuel
Positive displacement Axial flow Centrifugal
Hydraulic Electric Air motor starting
The regulator The cooling fins on the The pressure in the

maintains a constant generator prevent the inner tube acts upon
water level throughout formation of steam in the bellows of the
the boiler load range. the closed system. regulator.
normal
Trip all nonvital Trip the malfunctioning Trip all nonvital
generator's circuit
spring pressure of the water level in the DC rate of evaporation in

spray valves heater reservoir the DC heater

desuperheaters
3.33 to 1 33 to 1 300 to 1
blow down is set too nozzle ring has come spring compression is
low adrift insufficient
main condenser hot evaporator brine low pressure turbine
well suction line casing drain
to the propeller shaft the propeller shafting thrust being
375░F 425░F 500░F
plunger motors gear motors accumulator motors

the emergency
generator space
promotes scale may cause frothing has a higher chloride
buildup content

clean lines
Sodium hydroxide Phenolphthalein Caustic soda
boiler front fuel oil fuel oil settling tanks fuel oil service heaters
header

housing housing
amount of subcooling low side pressure low side pressure
via the condenser would temporarily would temporarily
would increase by increase decrease
approximately 5°F
expansion valve pins expansion valve pressure difference

and seats to erode capacity to increase across the expansion
valve to increase
allow for decanting of make fuel available for all of the above
water immediate use
greater fuel economy lower peak lower compression
horsepower ratio
setting correct
the furnace refractory the boiler furnace has all fuel has been re-
has cooled below been thoroughly circulated from the
the suction line will be the temperature of the the temperature of the
hot due to a reduced refrigerant within the refrigerant passing
amount of refrigerant condenser will remain through the subcooler
returning to the the same will decrease
compressor

Main bearings Piston crowns Crosshead guides
reservoir hand pump electric pump


reversing air
evaporating heating condensing

rotating components
of the centrifuge
rigidly mounted, spherical-seated, self-aligning, solid
Babbitt lined, split type tapered roller type bushings
oxygen content of the approximate number level of oil in the tank

tank of turns the tank valve
has been opened
excessive wear on a clogged air intake excessive compressor
valves and cylinder discharge pressure
liners
re-circulating line simplex fuel oil strainer slop retention tank

sensetivity speed droop compenstion
to cleaned suction not to use defective to unclogged drain

strainers intake valve valves
decreasing the increasing the increasing the

absolute pressure of saltwater feed heater pressure at the spray
each stage temperature pipe
prevent the control automatically purge all send hydraulic signals
linkage from striking entrained air from the to the receiving unit
the stops when hard system
over
and temperature

pressure
lost
maintain the quality of clean the mud from Prevent barate from
the mud the bottom of the damaging the pump
tanks
a sensing bulb at the pressure changes in failure of the king
evaporator
feedwater losses nozzle/elements erosion of the corbel
eroding
5 or 7 7 or 9 9 or 11
check the lube oil check the lube oil check the pressure
pump discharge header pressure drop across the filter
pressure
ensure perfect inject sealing increase contact
alignment of casing compound between pressure between the
halves the casing halves casing halves' flanges
hold water vapor on reduce the possibility reduce the possibility

the cold side of the of moisture laden of moisture laden cold
insulation warm air entering the air from entering the
insulation insulation
Low lube oil viscosity Late fuel injection Early fuel injection
to increas the charge the equalize the to maintain cylinder

density compression ratio cooling
5° to 10°F 10° to 20°F 50° to 100°F
the overrunning clutch closing the starting the pivoting of the

check valves shaft from being
engaged with the
flywheel
feed water feed water boiler is priming
temperature is too low temperature is too
high
water in the fuel fuel oil not enough sediment in the fuel
facilitate rebricking at allow for proper filling allow for installation of

Brake power Shaft power Thrust power

belt.
The heat process The number of piston The mechanical

which produces the strokes involved. equivalent of heat.
force to initiate the
movement of the
engine parts.

level pump
Trip all nonvital Trip the malfunctioning Trip all nonvital
generator's circuit

remaining open until a opening gradually closing with a

preset pressure drop above a designated chattering motion to
occurs pressure free scale deposits
from the seats
Thermostatic Automatic expansion High side float
expansion valve valve expansion valve
3.33 to 1 33 to 1 300 to 1
the bleeder valve cold hydraulic fluid a clogged air vent filter
sticking in the open on the oil reservoir
position
guide the steam convert the steam's convert the steam's
through the fixed thermal energy to kinetic energy to
blades kinetic energy thermal energy
main condenser hot evaporated brine low pressure turbine
well suction line casing drain
around the cooler to the expansion tank overboard
375░F 425░F 500░F

the emergency
generator space
super heater air heater water tube walls
clean lines
boiler front header fuel oil settling tanks fuel oil service heaters
provide the greatest prevent pump clogging prevent cavitation at

pump efficiency when from marine growth the pump outlet
running ahead
amount of subcooling low side pressure low side pressure

via the condenser would temporarily would temporarily
would increase by increase decrease
approximately 5°F
main steam turbine Both A and B Neither A nor B

expansion valve pins expansion valve pressure difference
and seats to erode capacity to increase across the expansion
valve to increase
water immediate use
horsepower ratio
setting correct
an insufficient amount an excessive amount only the required
of liquid will be fed to of liquid will be fed to amount of refrigerant
the evaporator the evaporator will enter the
evaporator regardless
of the required
superheat value
excessive frost on the a leaking hand an oversized

cooling coils expansion valve expansion valve
Increase the fuel oil Shift over to another Shift suction to

pressure. fuel strainer. another settling tank.
the expansion valve a fouled compressor the compressor short

overfeeding suction strainer cycling
27 gpm 16 gpm 8 gpm


pressure scales for temperature scales for temperature scales for

varying ambient varying ambient different refrigerants
temperatures pressures
After cooling Inter-cooling Dry point

rotating components
of the centrifuge
rigidly mounted, babbit spherical-seated, self-aligning, solid
lined, split type tapered roller type bushings
oxygen content of the approximate number level of oil in the tank

tank of turns the tank valve
has been opened
serious wear on a clogged air intake excessive compressor

valves and pistons discharge pressure
The thermostatic The fuel filters should The engine should be

water regulating be changed. turned over slowly with
valves should be the indicator cocks
manually opened. open.
recirculating line simplex fuel oil strainer slop retention tank
foreign liquid matter, bilge slops that can be all of the oil that
discharged from the reclaimed after passes through the
lube oil purifier or the clarification lube oil coolers
stripping pump
permanence turbulence atomization
when the boiler has only after raising the only after bypassing
been cooled to water level to within the low pressure
ambient temperature 1/2 inch of the high pressuretrol
water cutout
decreasing the increasing the increasing the
absolute pressure of saltwater feed heater pressure at the spray
each stage temperature pipe
prevent the control automatically purge all send hydraulic signals
linkage from striking entrained air from the to the receiving unit
the stops when hard system
over
caused by a caused by high fuel normal for these
mechanical defect in injection pressures conditions
one cylinder
and temperature

pressure
provide rapid fuel control fuel quantity control fuel pressure
injection cutoff entering the pump delivered to the
body combustion chamber
adjust leakage at the allow for distortion of allow for visual
shift gland the wearing rings inspection of shaft and
packing
a sensing bulb at the pressure chargers in failure of the king
evaporator
feedwater losses nozzle plugging erosion of refractory
the use of a holding the suction temporarily

precharged valve open discharging to the air
accumulator receiver
pressure
hold water vapor on reduce the possibility reduce the possibility

the cold side of the of moisture laden of moisture laden cold
insulation warm air entering the air from entering the
insulation insulation
to have good and to prevent the piston to maintain effective

effective combustion ring from wearing a and good lubrication
shoulder in the system inside the
cylinder cylinder
5° to 10°F 10° to 20°F 50° to 100°F

engaged with the
flywheel
feedwater temperature feedwater temperature boiler is priming
is too low is too high
water in the fuel fuel oil not enough sediment in the fuel

Poured bearings Sleeved bearings Tapered roller

bearings
Dowel A combination of pin Keyed construction

and dowel

belt.
Pitted pre-combustion Loose valve tappets High exhaust back
chambers pressure
The heat process The number of piston The mechanical
which produces the strokes involved. equivalent of heat.
force to initiate the
movement of the
engine parts.
The regulator is The water side line The pressure in the

designed to always leading to the inner inner tube acts upon
maintain a constant tube is normally the bellows of the
water level throughout insulated. regulator.
the entire boiler load
range.
normal
The flame scanner is The solenoid coil is The forced draft air
adjusted for excessive energized causing the supply has failed.
time delay in the valve to remain
ignition trial circuit. closed.


from the seats
disconnect clutches reversing gears reduction gears
3.33 to 1 33 to 1 300 to 1
position
main condenser evaporator brine low pressure turbine
hotwell suction line casing drain
110°F (43.3°C) 140°F (60.0°C) 150°F (65.6°C)
open, and the coolant close, and the engine close, and the coolant
temperature will coolant temperature temperature will
decrease will increase decrease
master valve king valve main shut off valve

close all manually lock all safety interlock block all control
operated fuel valves switches closed system relays closed
boiler front header fuel oil settling tanks fuel oil service heaters

pump efficiency from marine growth the pump outlet
burn fuel in a burn fuel in a closed use a continuous

combustion chamber chamber which combustion process to
that moves back and imparts linear motion impart rotary motion to
forth to pistons the pistons
Excessive L.P. Feedwater Distillate output
extraction steam is temperature is being temperature is being
flowing to the introduced at 170°F. discharged at 100°F.
feedwater heater.
abnormal lube oil low lube oil high firing pressures

consumption temperatures
secure the fuel oil secure the forced draft regulate the fuel/air
service pump in the fan in the event of a ratio controller for
event of a floor fire flame failure more efficient
combustion
water immediate use
horsepower ratio
early fuel injection in compression pressure plugged injector holes

one of the cylinders in one of the cylinders
an insufficient amount an excessive amount only the required
of liquid will be fed to of liquid will be fed to amount of refrigerant
the evaporator the evaporator will enter the
evaporator regardless
of the required
superheat value
excessive frost on the a leaking hand an oversized

cooling coils expansion valve expansion valve
speed up the fuel oil shift settlers shift to the low suction
pump
27 gpm 16 gpm 8 gpm

pressure scales for temperature scales for temperature scales for

varying ambient varying ambient different refrigerants
temperatures pressures
maintain the fuel sufficient cooling water all the given answer
injection system to air cooler are correct
Flash type low Multiple effect flash Basket type
pressure type evaporator
pour point calorific value flash point
lube oil pump failure lube oil cooler failure lube oil sump overflow
rigidly mounted, babbit spherical-seated, self-aligning, solid

lined, split type tapered roller type bushings
mechanical force feed detached sump internal cooling

lubricators method passages in the
crankshafts and
connecting rods
more complete extended valve life excessive carbon
cylinder scavenging formation in the
combustion chamber
recirculating line simplex fuel oil strainer slop retention tank
stripping pump
magnetic strainers discharge strainers cestus strainers
water cutout
pressure remains brine density does not brine density is too low
steady and unchanged exceed 1.5/32nd
prevent seawater from provide static head provide dynamic head

entering the hydraulic pressure for pressure for
system when it is maintaining proper maintaining proper
secured control oil pressure high-pressure oil
pressure
one cylinder
allow minimal steam regulate steam all of the above

leakage out of the pressure to the glands
gland when the main turbine
is operating at
reduced speeds
compressed air direct action of the direct hydraulic

pressure main piston moving pressure
down
adjust leakage at the allow for distortion of allow for visual
shift gland the wearing rings inspection of shaft and
packing
purge reset the thermostatic completely purge the
noncondensable expansion valve high pressure side of
gases from the the system
receiver
feedwater losses plugging of nozzles warping of soot blower
elements
the use of a holding the suction temporarily

precharged valve open discharging to the air
accumulator receiver
pressure
Steam through cooling Heated water into a Heated water into a

coils high pressure area low pressure area
To reduce to a To reduce foaming All of the above.
minimum corrosion of and moisture
boiler metal. carryover.
5° to 10°F 10° to 20°F 50° to 100°F

engaged with the
flywheel
feedwater temperature feedwater temperature boiler is priming
is too low is too high
Open the forced draft Manually control the Manually control the
fan crossover damper. fan discharge damper fan inlet damper
position. position.
facilitate re-bricking at allow for proper filling allow for installation of

bearings

and dowel
Sea water is passed Heated sea water is Sea water is forced

over heated plates in a injected into a vacuum through a heated
thin film. chamber. eductor.
Pitted precombustion Loose valve tappets High exhaust back

chambers pressure
Only the section Only the section Only the section

between the between the between the
condensate pump and deaerating feed tank condenser and the
deaerating feed tank. and the boiler. condensate pump.
Deaerating feed water Air ejectors Standby lube oil

heater pumps
Lube oil level Lube oil pressure Water level in the
expansion tank
High lube oil storage Low sewage tank Vapor issuing from
tank level chlorination section deaerating heater vent
level
spring pressure of the rate of evaporation in water level in the DC

spray valves the DC heater heater reservoir

from the seats
opposed piston engine single-acting engine horizontal acting

engine
position
110░F (43.3░C) 140░F (60.0░C) 150░F (65.6░C)
plunger type motors gear type motors accumulator type

motors
remain locked in its automatically shift to jam against the rudder

last position the midship position emergency stops
a carryover from the a reduction in a labyrinth seal failure

boiler condenser vacuum
allow the boiler to cool close all manually lock all safety interlock
completely operated fuel valves switches closed
lubricant secondary coolant primary coolant

running ahead

Excessive L.P. Feedwater Distillate output
extraction steam is temperature is being temperature is being
flowing to the introduced at 170°F. discharged at 100°F.
feedwater heater.
increased lube oil low lube oil high firing pressures

combustion
make it atomize raise its ignition boil off water
properly temperature contamination
correct amount of cavitation erosion in clogged sea suction
coolant the water jackets strainer

the evaporator coil to the compressor the thermal expansion

frost suction to overheat valve to malfunction
shift the drains to the transfer operation to increase the steam

atmospheric drain tank another heater and pressure to that heater
secure the original
heater
pump
19 gpm 9 gpm 25 gpm
jacket water pressure jacket water jacket water pressure

should always be temperature must must always be less
greater than the sea always be less than than the sea water
water pressure 60°F pressure
nozzle ring adjusting ring compression screw
flyweight centrifugal flyweight centrifugal speeder spring alone

force is balanced by force is balanced by actuates the fuel
spring force hydraulic pressure control rod
The type of staging The division of the All of the above
and compounding of steam flow.
steam pressures and
velocities.
maintain the fuel sufficient cooling water all given answers are
injection to air cooler correct
Flash type low Multiple effect flash Basket type
pressure type evaporator
70 - 75 80 - 85 65 - 70
remove water ensure a positive flow ensure that all lube oil
contamination of oil at all times has been treated twice
mechanical force feed detached sump internal cooling

lubricators method passages in the
crankshafts and
connecting rods
combustion chamber
simplex fuel oil strainer setting tanks slop retention tanks
stripping pump
water cutout
pressure remains brine density does not brine density is too low
steady and unchanged exceed 1.5/32nd
prevent seawater from provide static head provide dynamic head

entering the hydraulic pressure for pressure for
system when it is maintaining proper maintaining proper
secured control oil pressure high-pressure oil
pressure
one cylinder
High-speed gear low-speed pinions high-speed pinions
compressed air hydraulic "push rods" direct action of the

pressure main piston moving
down
prevent acidic pitting remove entrained remove wax and gum
water
purge reset the thermostatic completely purge the

noncondensable expansion valve high pressure side of
gases from the the system
receiver
feedwater losses nozzle/elements erosion of the corbel
eroding
improper treatment of high steady steaming large and rapid

boiler water boiler loads changes in furnace
temperature
clean the expansion add refrigerant adjust the expansion
valve screen valve
high moisture content high vacuum all of the above
steam through cooling heated water into a heated water into a

motor is overloaded foundation bolts are belts are too tight
loose

The pressure of the There is a definite There will be an

contaminated steam possibility of the tank increase of vacuum in
system will rise when overflowing, causing the main condenser
the tank becomes full. loss of distilled water. within a short period of
time.
completely fill the flush the boiler and maintain steam
boiler with feed water close the waterside pressure 10 psig
airtight below normal boiler
load
serious wear on clogging of air intake excessive compressor
position. position.

bearings

and dowel
Sea water is passed Heated sea water is Sea water is forced

over heated plates in a injected into a vacuum through a heated
thin film. chamber. eductor.
Pitted precombustion Loose valve tappets High exhaust back

chambers pressure

Deaerating feedwater Air ejectors Standby lube oil

heater pumps
expansion tank
level
decrease the pressure improve overall all of the above

drop across the filter filtration
after any oil on the after 30 minutes has after at least 1 hour
furnace floor has been elapsed, after carrying has elapsed, after
burned off and out these procedures carrying out these
cleared of combustion securing procedures
gases

engine
quickly chemically resistant to permanent readily saponified with

oxidized emulsification water
over speeding the securing the fuel securing the ignition

engine supply system
only if the cell selector regardless of the cell only if power to the
switch is positioned to selector switch salinity panel is
monitor the final stage position interrupted
distillate outlet
110░F (43.3░C) 140░F (60.0░C) 150░F (65.6░C)

motors
remain locked in its automatically shift to jam against the rudder

last position the midship position emergency stops

Mechanical Pneumatic Electrical

maintaining the an increase in suction increase in suction
previous suction pressure pressure
pressure

combustion

the evaporator coil to the compressor the thermal expansion

frost suction to overheat valve to malfunction

secure the original
heater
pump
overfeeding by the a restricted suction due to short cycling of
expansion valve strainer the compressor

19 gpm 9 gpm 25 gpm

steam pressure acting steam flow passing steam pressure acting

on the increased through the calibrated on the exposed
surface area of the adjusting ring bottom area of the
projecting feather valve disk

steam pressures and
velocities.
by-pass air heaters proper water good blending of oil
conditioning
Evaporator Drier Receiver
Magnesium calcium phosphate sodium phosphate
dirty air filter excessive oil pressure excessive oil
temperature

combustion chamber
clutch is engaged warping head is exhaust valve is
balanced closed
superheated steam saturated steam poor quality steam
contamination by dust, refrigerant bubbles in refrigerant reducing

scale, or moisture the lube oil the lube oil viscosity
the maximum weight the total weight of a the weight of an empty

of the refrigerant fully charged cylinder cylinder
charge
to a depth greater than heavily at the tube end slightly at the tube end
the thickness of the prior to welding the prior to welding the
drum tube sheet tube to the drum tube tube to the drum tube
sheet sheet
rapidly opening and avoiding rapid opening installing an automatic
closing the throttles and closing of the single-element feed
during maneuvering throttles while water regulator
answering bells
decrease turbocharger reduce exhaust gas compensate for
power usage temperature turbocharger RPM
fluctuations
compensate for shaft keep the sleeve from maintain a wedge-
misalignments turning shaped oil film
High-speed gear low-speed pinions high-speed pinions

down
uncontrolled fires in explosions in the overheating of the
the furnace boiler furnace pressure parts

water
high pressure cutout discharge valves are discharge valves are

switch is improperly leaking slightly leaking excessively
adjusted
feedwater losses nozzle plugging erosion of refractory
the rocker arms are two or more valves hydraulic valve lash
pivoted near their must be opened and adjusters are used
centers closed at the same
time
clean the expansion add refrigerant adjust the expansion
valve screen valve
steam through cooling heated water into a heated water into a

none add caustic soda add disodium
phosphate
The pressure of the Make-up water will be There is a possibility

contaminated steam automatically added to of loosing vacuum in
system will drop once the tank via a vacuum the main condenser.
the tank is empty. drag arrangement.

boiler with feedwater close the waterside pressure 10 psig
load
position. position.
Low water level cutoff Voltage output of the Insulation resistance

switch ignition transformer readings in the ignition
system high tension
leads
Friction in the engine. Type of cooling Type of air filtration
system. system.
One set of nozzles Two sets of nozzles Two sets of nozzles

and one row of moving and two rows of and one row of moving
blades. moving blades. blades.
Lube oil dilution Pre-ignition Corrosion


heater pumps
expansion tank
level
readjust the water purge air from the clean the waterside of
regulating valve to condenser the condenser
increase the flow of
water
gases
sensitivity promptness speed droop

engine
quickly chemically resistant to permanent readily saponified with

oxidized emulsification water
overspeeding the securing the fuel securing the ignition

exposed valve springs a clogged drain line a damaged seat
only if the cell selector regardless of the cell only if power to the
switch is positioned to selector switch salinity panel is
monitor the final stage position interrupted
distillate outlet
2 years 5 years 8 years

motors
remain locked in its move to the midship swing up against the

last position position automatically rudder emergency
stops
Mechanical Pneumatic Electrical
a hydrostatic test of spot radiographic a hydrostatic leak test

1.25 times the examination of to the design pressure
maximum allowable portions of the finished specified by the Coast
pressure with the relief weld joints Guard
valves closed

running ahead
ignition will be delayed maximum fuel Fuel will ignite before

due to low expansion will occur TDC
temperature on the compression
stroke
maintaining the an increase in suction increase in suction
previous suction pressure pressure
pressure

faulty steam pressure broken 2000 volt clogged fuel nozzle
signal to the trial for supply lead
ignition circuit

lube oil is diluted with cranking speed is too exhaust system is

fuel oil low partially restricted
fires will hiss and boiler will smoke white fires will be too hot
sputter

secure the original
heater
overfeeding by the a restricted suction due to short cycling of
expansion valve strainer the compressor

53.4 gpm 80.1 gpm 106.8 gpm



steam pressures and
velocities.
by-pass air heaters proper water good blending of oil
conditioning
Evaporator Drier Receiver
take out hose ask for the sample ask for the receipts
connection
under low pressure heated to reduce cooled to increase

viscosity viscosity

temperature
high water jacket overheated pistons an increase in lube oil

temperatures and cylinders viscosity due to fuel
dilution
open the reduction circulate the lube oil disengage the turning
gear casing access through the gear
plates and inspect the emergency lube oil
lube oil spray pattern cooler
superheated steam saturated steam poor quality steam
contamination by dust, refrigerant bubbles in refrigerant reducing

scale, or moisture the lube oil the lube oil viscosity
the maximum weight the total weight of a the weight of an empty

of the refrigerant fully charged cylinder cylinder
charge
fuel oil settler tank fuel oil settler tank low fuel oil storage tanks
high suction suction
sheet sheet
closing the throttles and closing of the single-element
during maneuvering throttles while feedwater regulator
answering bells
fluctuations
turbine blades turbine steam chest crossover connection

down

water
high pressure cutout discharge valves are discharge valves are

switch is improperly leaking slightly leaking excessively
adjusted
High pressure Main turbine Contaminated
time
adjust the speed adjust the speeder adjust the
droop setting spring travel compensating needle
valve
excess makeup feed low condensate excessive condensate

being taken into the temperature pump speed
system
none add caustic soda add disodium
phosphate
to provide a place for to by-pass fluid until to pressurize needed
contaminants to settle requried by the system fluid for the system
out

boiler with feedwater close the waterside pressure 10 psig
load
ensure proper prevent damage to the increase the air

operation of the valve seat charge density to the
Bendix drive pinion motor
flame penetration of proper filling of the ramming with plastic

the joint joint with slag chrome ore

system high tension
leads
system. system.
Uniflow Cross flow Direct flow
The start of injection The nozzle will permit The spray pattern will
will be retarded. fuel to dribble. be distorted.
Liquids with different Viscosity and specific Viscosity and specific
viscosities will never gravity are directly gravity are not related
have the same proportional. in that one does not
specific gravity. define or limit the
other.
heater pumps
Main fuel header Main turbine throttle All of the above
solenoids valve
High water level in the Low level effluent in High water level in the
deareating feed water chlorination section of fuel oil sludge tank
heater sewage tank
readjust the water purge air from the clean the waterside of
regulating valve to condenser the condenser
increase the flow of
water
gases
remove scum from the permit air to escape remove sludge from
surface of boiler water while raising steam in the bottom of the
a cold boiler water drum
fuel will not be maximum expansion compression pressure
properly atomized in of the burned fuel will be too low to
the cylinder cannot take place in cause fuel ignition
the cylinder
valves
timing out of excessive cylinder leaking rotor bearing

adjustment lubrication oil seals
scavenging turbulence swept volume
charging

stops
CFC-11 HCFC-22 HFC-134a
Bull's eyes or sight RT junction boxes Tachometer drives

glasses
a hydrostatic test of spot radiographic a hydrostatic leak test
1.25 times the examination of to the design pressure
maximum allowable portions of the finished specified by the Coast
pressure with the relief weld joints Guard
valves closed

dry back boiler type water-tube type critical circulation

boiler type
Brine Condensed vapor Salt water feed
from the second-effect

ignition circuit
increase the viscosity raise the fire point lower the flash point
more efficient decreased capacity of loss of receiver

operation of the the compressor capacity
thermal expansion
valve
sputter
Shift over to the Bottom blow the boiler Shift over to the low
standby heater and using the continuous fuel oil suction on the
monitor contaminated blow line. day tank.
drain tank for
additional traces of oil.
loss of fuel pump low fuel oil water contamination of

suction temperature the fuel oil
needle valve is stuck thermal bulb is in a all of the above

closed cold air stream
53.4 gpm 80.1 gpm 106.8 gpm
the slope of the fuel how much the plunger the number of sleeve
cam had been rotated by segments engaged
the rack with the rack
governor sump spring-loaded piston pressure pilot valve

accumulator assembly
trap foreign matter remove air all of the above
Trunk Barrel Valve-in-head
Superheater Steam drum Economizer
take out hose ask for the sample ask for the receipts
connection

viscosity viscosity
remove all large and ensure a positive flow ensure that all lube oil
small foreign objects of oil at all times has been treated twice

temperature

dilution
overheating and lowered operating reducing the cloud or

oxidation temperatures floc point
1-5-3-6-2-4 1-6-2-5-3-4 1-2-3-6-5-4
contaminated drain fuel oil settler tank double bottom fuel

inspection tank tanks
sheet sheet
closing the throttles and closing of the single-element
during maneuvering throttles while feedwater regulator
answering bells
fluctuations
turbine blades steam chest crossover connection

down
partially hydrogenated fully carbonated completely filled with

hydrogen atoms
time
valve
screwed welded silver welded
system
add boiler compound none add disodium
phosphate
Insures proper Eliminates need to Provides easier
pressure in a hydraulic remove valve springs. removal of the valve
system. cage.

decrease the fuel oil decrease the fuel oil increase the air supply
temperature supply pressure



system high tension
leads
system. system.
Uniflow Crossflow Direct flow
Liquids with different Viscosity and specific Viscosity and specific

viscosities will never gravity are directly gravity are not related
have the same proportional. in that one does not
specific gravity. define or limit the
other.
Low pressure Air ejectors Boiler steam atomizers
evaporator
solenoids valve
Indirect expansion Low side float control High side float control
with constant
superheat
deareating feedwater chlorination section of fuel oil sludge tank
heater sewage tank
there is most likely an the steam drum is the water level in the
obstruction in the adequately baffled steam drum is too low
lower valve
high heating value of amount of carbon internal flow
the fuel residue after resistance in the
combustion injectors
distribute the feed reduce back pressure reduce the overall
water throughout the in the feed water weight of the drum
steam drum piping internals
the cylinder
increased slip and high torque transmittal low axial thrust
maneuvering under limited transmission under
capability misalignment minimal alignment
conditions irregularities
lower equal exponentially higher


charging

stops
CFC-11 HCFC-22 HFC-134a
glasses
1 1/2 times the operating pressure a pressure and
maximum allowable and temperature and temperature specified
working pressure and the pressure by a Coast Guard
the pressure maintained for 1 hour marine inspector
maintained for 20
minutes
decrease average decrease air charge increase peak power

compression ratio density output
dry back boiler type water-tube type critical circulation
boiler type
Brine Condensed vapor Salt water feed

ignition circuit
more efficient decreased capacity of loss of receiver

operation of the the compressor capacity
thermal expansion
valve
sputter
drain tank for

needle valve is stuck thermal bulb is in a all of the above

closed cold air stream
154 gpm 162 gpm 170 gpm

buildup damage
air dichlorodifluoromethan desiccant

e
Trunk Barrel Valve-in-head
Specific gravity Density pour point

viscosity viscosity
hydrokineter hand pole plug furnace cover

dilution
too much excess air low fuel oil insufficient steam

temperature atomization pressure
overheating and lowered operating reducing the cloud or

oxidation temperatures floc point
wrapper sheet drumhead tube sheet
fresh water potable water condensate
delivery valve governor speed plunger crossbar
lubricate the packing seal air from entering distribute the sealing
along the shaft liquid within the
stuffing box
centrifugal rotary reciprocating
turbine blades steam chest crossover connection

down
convert velocity to limit hydraulic end initiate flow
pressure thrust
partially hydrogenated fully carbonated completely filled with

hydrogen atoms
close regulation of no pressure drops no back flow

flow
valve
soldering silver brazing all of the above

system
add disodium add caustic soda give surface blow
phosphate
system. cage.
Fuel consumption will Fuel may not be Fuel pump slippage

decrease. heated sufficiently for will result.
proper combustion.
must first remove the should examine the should never tighten
seal cap gasket frequently to the packing gland
ensure that it is flat


Turbocharged Roots blower Piston blower
Ignition Power Combustion

Uniflow Crossflow Direct flow
To allow repair or To eliminate leakage To provide a ready

replacement of the via the propeller shaft means for the entry of
primary seal elements when the shaft is not cooling water.
when the ship is rotating.
waterborne.
evaporator
solenoids valve
Indirect expansion Low side float control High side float control
with constant
superheat
deareating feedwater chlorination section of fuel oil sludge tank
heater sewage tank
lower valve
create a slight distribute water evenly reduce the weight of
turbulence in the throughout the steam the steam drum
steam drum drum internals
the cylinder
hand wheel nut-operated clamp large gasket

Boiler should be Drum should be Working pressure
condemned. renewed before the should be
next biennial recalculated.
inspection.
charging
increase air inlet increase compression increase jacket water

temperature ratio temperature for easier
starting in cold
weather
improper venting of inadequate steam high water level in the
the tube nests quality to the air shell
ejector nozzles
allow the boiler to close all manually lock ail safety interlock
cool completely separated fuel valves switches closed

glasses
maintained for 20
minutes

keep the valves off close the valves open inlet valves when
their seats until the the air injection cycle
exhaust stroke is begins
completed
Brine Condensed vapor Salt water
suction pressure is oil level is below starts after a long idle

below normal normal period
incorrect nozzle clogged fuel nozzle broken high tension

position lead
high head pressure insifficient refrigerant too much refrigerant
hydraulic pump overrunning clutch accumulator

excessively high excessively high fuel insufficient air for
furnace temperature oil temperature proper combustion
drain tank for

remote manual control single-element local manual control

regulator feedwater regulator
154 gpm 162 gpm 170 gpm

buildup damage
air dichlorodifluoromethan desiccant

e
below the line constant throughout above the line

discharge pressure the discharge period discharge pressure
37 32 45
cooled to increase pumped rapidly pumped through the

viscosity through the filter filter under high
pressure
splash feed gravity feed pressure feed
a decrease in lube oil a increase in cooling a thermostat failure

viscosity water pH
prepare to blow tubes check port and boiler water level

starboard settling
tanks
spill port for leak off check valve in the helical groove on the
guide plunger
refrigerant reducing oxidation of the lube reducing the floc or

the lube oil viscosity oil from overheating cloud point of the oil

fresh water potable water condensate

stuffing box
bull gear low speed pinion rotor high speed pinion
rotor
desuperheater inlet superheater outlet superheater inlet
condensing refrigerant passing the gaseous maintaining a high

in the system refrigerant through the pressure on the
condenser heat interchanger on system's receiver
the suction side of the
compressor
pressure thrust
phosgene gas dichlorodifluoromethan sulphur dioxide

e
pumps deaerator condensed
close regulation of no pressure drops no back flow

flow
All water-tube boilers All water-tube boilers All fire-tube boilers
once every 4 years. to which extensive once every 2 years.
repairs have been
made.
soldering silver brazing all of the above
solenoid released either of the gate or forge constructed

upon the failure of globe valve type under the approval of
engine lubrication the Marine Inspector
give surface blow add disodium add boiler compound
phosphate
system. cage.

proper combustion.
must first remove the should examine the should never tighten
seal cap gasket frequently to the packing gland
ensure that it is flat
securing the lifting temporarily increasing closing the actuating

arms the valve spring pilot valve
pressure
charging 3 hours with the sump shutdown after a
operation
They are secured in They are split into four They are rigidly
their housing so equal sized segments. mounted and dowelled
pressure points will in their housings.
occur at the joint
faces.
Scuffing of the liner Piston seizure All of the above
To allow repair or To eliminate leakage To provide a ready

replacement of the via the propeller shaft means for the entry of
primary seal elements when the shaft is not cooling water.
when the ship is rotating.
waterborne.
evaporator
Pump rod Valve operating Pilot valve & operating
differential rod
Carbon Copper and carbon Copper
They may be omitted The type of engine Minimizing the danger

provided the engine and operating cycle from emission of flame
utilizes a crankcase must be considered by is a key consideration
monitoring system the designer
lower valve
distribute the reduce back pressure reduce the overall
feedwater throughout in the feedwater piping weight of the drum
the steam drum internals
sanitary water fuel oil heating return condenser cooling
drains water
ignition will be delayed maximum fuel fuel will ignite before

due to low ignition expansion will occur top dead center
stroke
handwheel nut-operated clamp large gasket
fuel oil contamination black iron oxide pitting alkaline sludge

of feedwater deposition

inspection.
charging

starting in cold
weather
improper venting of inadequate steam high water level in the
the tube nests quality to the air shell
ejector nozzles
allow the boiler to close all manually lock all safety interlock
cool completely separated fuel valves switches closed
pyrometer dynamometer calorimeter

maintained for 20
minutes

completed
Brine Condensed vapor Salt water
suction pressure is oil level is below starts after a long idle

below normal normal period

position lead
formed out atomization
high feed water poor fuel oil too much excess air
temperature atomization

a loose burner nozzle carbon on the burner all of the above
nozzle causing
deflection of oil spray
a severe furnace spalling damage to the heat damage to the
explosion brickwork atomizer
remote manual control single-element local manual control

regulator feedwater regulator

285 gpm 142 gpm 488 gpm
sulfuric acid corrosion surface pitting of the moisture impingement

turbocharger on the turbocharger
compressor blades compressor blading
no oil is overflowing there is a failure of all the gravity tanks are

from the gravity tank lube oil pumps empty
The average The water faucets Below normal water

temperature of the hot would operate at a temperature would be
water heater would be lower pressure. discharged for a long
above normal. period before hot
water would appear at
the hot water faucets.
superheated gas absolute temperature absolute pressure

temperature
below the line constant throughout above the line

discharge pressure the discharge period discharge pressure
Flash evaporators Submerged tube Basket evaporators

evaporators
reciprocating gear centrifugal
pressure
relieve excess whip protect the piping relieve excessive
pressure from the assembly from telemotor pressure
hydraulic oil system external rudder shock

viscosity water pH

starboard settling
tanks
spill port for leakoff check valve in the helical groove on the
guide plunger
refrigerant reducing oxidation of the lube reducing the floc or

the lube oil viscosity oil from overheating cloud point of the oil
provide equal pump minimize pump prevent cavitation at
efficiency turning in clogging from marine the pump outlet
either direction growth
stuffing box
rotor
condensing refrigerant passing the gaseous maintaining a high

in the system refrigerant through the pressure on the
condenser heat interchanger on system's receiver
the suction side of the
compressor
pressure thrust
permit cut off cut-off coming in of the allowing axhaust
axhausting steam only power steam steam to pass
NH3 F22 F12

relative size of tubes amount of heat all of the above
and downcomers absorbing surface
skirt crown plate

repairs have been
made.
0.40% 0.45% 0.50%

add caustic soda add disodium add boiler compound
phosphate
to lessen the critical to control turbelenceto expand steam
pressure
proper combustion.
equal to those at low lower than those at lower than those at
fire low fire low fire, but the
generated voltage will
be higher
Clogged air intake Leaky exhaust valve High exhaust pressure

pressure
all refrigerant must be time must be allowed all refrigerant must be
pumped into the for conditions to routed through the
receiver before stabilize in the dehydrator while
adjustments are made evaporator before changing the
further adjustments superheat setting
are made
occur at the joint
faces.
Air in the fuel system Coated fuel lines Excessive vibration
The valve will trip if the The valve is The valve will trip if the
sea water feed interlocked to trip only distillate is too warm.
temperature drops on de-energization of
below 175°F. the solenoid.
High pressure Boiler air heaters Boiler steam atomizers

evaporator
Crosshead arm Pump rod Pilot valve and
operating rod
Oil mixed with Graphite and oil. Vegetable oil.

kerosene.
Immediately open the Check the condensate Immediately stop the
automatic make-up level in both the main main engine.
feed bypass valve. and auxiliary
condenser hotwells.
Axial flow Dual coupled Parallel flow

drains water

stroke
12 inches (304.8 mm) 24 inches (609.6 mm) 48 inches (1219.2
mm)
handwheel nut-operated clamp large gasket
fuel oil contamination black iron oxide pitting alkaline sludge

of feedwater deposition

inspection.
tools and equipment air line reducing all of the above
served by compressed valves
air
starting in cold
weather
prevent excessive control compressor remove all but the
interstage pressure discharge pressure frictional load during
buildup starting
allow the boiler to cool lock all safety interlock close all manually
completely switches closed operated fuel valves
seal refractory joints expand at a different increase the furnace

thereby improving its rate and result in efficiency because of
function damaged refractory reduced firebox
turbulence
70°F and more than 60°F and more than 100°F and more than
160°F 120°F 200°F
piping joints pump seals leaking all of the above

completed
contamination of incomplete overload of main
exhaust and combusting process engine
scavenging, ducting,
ports and filters
excess lube oil carbon deposits on the wax crystals forming in
viscosity compressor piston the lubricant
rings
position lead
formed out atomization
high feedwater poor fuel oil too much excess air


nozzle causing
remote manual control single-element feed local manual control

regulator water regulator

285 gpm 142 gpm 488 gpm


The average The water faucets Below normal water

temperature of the hot would operate at a temperature would be
water heater would be lower pressure. discharged for a long
above normal. period before hot
water would appear at
the hot water faucets.
superheated gas absolute temperature absolute pressure

temperature
Flash evaporators Submerged tube Basket evaporators

evaporators
Thermostatic Valve Pyrometer Thermocouple

pressure

viscosity water pH
make up feed tank prepare to blow tubes port and starboard

level settling tanks
spill port for leakoff check valve in the helical groove on the
guide plunger
emulsions of lube oil coagulation of All of the above.

and water unburned fuel below
the piston rings
phosphate present in total dissolved solids high intake
the water in the water temperature before
turbocharger
pump plunger plunger control rack total pump stroke

diameter position
stuffing box
rotor
Near accumulator In between evaporator Between condenser &

drum receiver
pressure thrust
allow the combustion prevent buckling and aid in protecting the oil
gases to get behind breaking of the ring as film
the ring and press it it expands
liner
NH3 F22 F12
skirt crown plate
repairs have been
made.
0.40% 0.45% 0.50%

add caustic soda none add disodium
phosphate
The manner in which The difference in valve The manner in which
steam pressure relieving capacities. lifting pressure is
causes initial valve adjusted.
opening.
no condensate will air will run into the the air ejector will
flow through the main condenser become overheated
system
be higher

pressure
all refrigerant must be time must be allowed all refrigerant must be
pumped into the for conditions to routed through the
receiver before stabilize in the dehydrator while
adjustments are made evaporator before changing the
further adjustments superheat setting
are made
Turbocharged Roots blower Underside piston

compression
A two-stroke/cycle "V" An in-line An opposed piston

type engine two-stroke/cycle engine
engine
occur at the joint
faces.
A rise in oil The main engine could All of the above.
temperature. not be operated at full
speed.
The valve will trip if the The valve is The valve will trip if the
sea water feed interlocked to trip only distillate is too warm.
temperature drops on de-energization of
below 175°F. the solenoid.

evaporator
Crosshead arm Pump rod Pilot valve and
operating rod
Oil mixed with Graphite and oil. Vegetable oil.

kerosene.
condenser hotwells.
Axial flow Dual coupled Parallel flow
distribute the reduce back pressure reduce the overall

feedwater throughout in the feedwater piping weight of the drum
the steam drum internals
drains water

stroke
12 inches (304.8 mm) 24 inches (609.6 mm) 48 inches (1219.2
mm)
evaporator coil over- evaporator capacity expansion valve

feed increase diaphragm rupture
tools and equipment air line reducing all of the above

served by compressed valves
air
9,111 kW 12,388 kW 24,776 kW
prevent excessive control compressor remove all but the

interstage pressure discharge pressure frictional load during
buildup starting
cause clogging of the increase the ability of produce corrosion in

fuel system the engine to start in the cylinder and
cold weather exhaust system at low
loads
70░F and more than 60░F and more than 100░F and more than
160░F 120░F 200░F

higher viscosity lube compression jacket water heater
oil expansion device

ports and filters
excess lube oil carbon deposits on the wax crystals forming in
viscosity compressor piston the lubricant
rings
air intake valve cam operated valve air distributor valve
increase engine load decrease engine improve fuel economy
power
high feedwater poor fuel oil too much excess air

ventilation system scavenge pump explosion covers
should be continued in should be immediately should be opened
operation for one hour secured to prevent slightly to provide
for cooling loss of lube oil extra ventilation
immediately stop the reduce the shaft reverse direction of

shaft to prevent speed and supply the shaft to flush out
seizing emergency cooling the bearing
water to the spring
bearing housing
nozzle causing
The steam at the The steam would The entrained

outlet would be at a obtain a lower moisture will become a
higher superheat than absolute pressure totally saturated vapor
when it is supplied at than when it is prior to any superheat
100% quality. supplied at a quality of being acquired by the
100%. steam.

pump would vibrate pump would develop stuffing box would leak
excessively insufficient flow excessively

failure of the baffle rupture of the tube fouling on the

plate bundle seawater side
secure the forced draft automatically open the secure the fuel supply
fans upon flame failure fuel oil solenoid valves in the event of a flame
failure
Barometric Surface Collins
quantity energy potential energy

Fuel oil Sediment Water

varying the speed of adjusting the changing the timing of
the turbocharger compression ratio the fuel injection
camshaft
safety valve blow by valve present valve

water entering the excessive oil leakage sub cooling internal

crankcase while during periods of components
engine wash downs increased blowby
are being performed
the piston rings
phosphate present in total dissolved solids salt water
the water in the water contamination
steady boiler load overload operation load change


diameter position
maintain relative control inlet air restore conditioned air

humidity at 15% temperature temperature to a
comfortable level
provide reduction gear reduce turbine speed lift the reduction gear
tooth inspection during maneuvering casing
gradually increase the cross-connect two supply auxiliary steam
pressure and steaming boilers when the main steam
temperature of the stop is closed
main steam piping
when warming up
condenser and the receiver and the king receiver and the
receiver valve expansion valve
maintain a constant maintain an adjust compressor

compressor suction evaporator coil suction pressure to
pressure regardless pressure that assures load demands
of load excessively cold coil
temperatures
liner
high temperature oil saturated liquid superheated vapor
liquid

skirt crown plate
zinc anodes protective coatings all of the above
0.40% 0.45% 0.50%
valve spring pressure rocker arm movement wrist pin movement

phosphate
Increase the Provide a steady Protect the
temperature of the supply of water to the superheater tubes
generating tube bank. water drum. from the radiant heat
of the flames in the
furnace.
timing of fuel injection overheating of the fuel leaking of fuel into the
will change injection nozzle drain line
be higher
analyze for nitrogen run each analysis for purge the apparatus
content before oxygen at least 3 minutes with air before use
content
During operation at During acceleration All of the above
rated speed, but low
power output
Open the air registers Drain and refill the Secure the main feed
wide to cool the boiler with cold water. pump.
furnace.
engine
dirty air filter excessive oil pressure excessive fuel oil
temperature

speed.
The valve is set to trip The valve will only trip The valve will trip if the
if the sea water feed when the solenoid is distillate salinity is
temperature exceeds energized. excessively low.
180°F.
evaporator
Steam or hot water Thermostatically Electric resistance
lube oil heating. controlled electric heaters in the air
water jacket heating. intake manifold.
Between the thermal In the suction line. In the liquid line.

expansion valve and
the evaporator.
Cooling of the exhaust Storage of feed water Condensing of the
steam from the for immediate use in exhaust steam from
auxiliary exhaust the boilers. the main feed turbine
system before it enters pumps.
the deaerating feed
tank.

condenser hotwells.
work on a refrigeration mix R-12 and R-22 produce a class I

system without refrigerant
permission of the
Officer in Charge
Marine Inspection
main propulsion main feed pump main condensate
turbine pump
medium-speed diesel high-speed diesel constant-speed diesel
stay rods tubes fire side
evaporator coil over- evaporator capacity expansion valve

feed increase diaphragm rupture
decrease stack cause boiler panting reduce boiler

temperatures efficiency
9,111 kW 12,388 kW 24,776 kW
top of the tank down to top of the liquid down top of the sounding
the bottom of the tank to the tank bottom tube down to the
surface of the liquid
high temperature incorrectly setting the an incorrectly

excess air hotwell dump valve positioned burner
snubber relay
70░F and more than 60░F and more than 100░F and more than
160░F 120░F 200░F
improper cooling of insufficient piston all of the above

the piston lubrication
ports and filters
refrigerant absorption increased viscosity in carbon deposit on the
by the lubricant the lubricant compressor suction
valves
gas laning in tube oxygen corrosion of overheating due to
banks metallic surfaces poor heat transfer
power
improper turn down rapid fuel oil excessive excess air

ration atomization
low ambient air high lube oil pump high fuel oil booster
pressure pressure pump pressure
immediately stop the slow the shaft, if alternate the shaft
shaft to prevent possible and supply speed to flush out the
seizing emergency cooling bearing
water to the spring
bearing housing
total end float travel lateral float will be bearings will be
will be excessive greatly increased overloaded and will fail
double element triple element local manual control

feedwater regulator feedwater regulator device
The steam at the The steam would The entrained

outlet would be at a obtain a lower moisture will become a
higher superheat than absolute pressure totally saturated vapor
when it is supplied at than when it is prior to any superheat
100% quality. supplied at a quality of being acquired by the
100%. steam.

pump would vibrate pump would develop stuffing box would leak
excessively insufficient flow excessively
slightly alkaline over treatment of neutral condition of
condition water water
bottom of the gravity gravity tank overflow gravity tank overflow
tank and the sump and the lube oil and the sump
headers
failure of the baffle rupture of the tube fouling on the
plate bundle seawater side
failure
Volume Distance Density
a cam operated a spring-loaded timing gears keyed to

follower pressure plate the crankshaft
camshaft
safety valve blow by valve present valve

fuel pressure to the fuel oil viscosity water drum level
burners
water entering the excessive oil leakage subcooling internal

engine washdowns increased blowby
are being performed
the piston rings
phosphates present in methyl orange that dissolved salts from
the water should be added sea contamination
auxiliary condenser condensate and feed atmospheric drain tank

hotwell system

diameter position
maintain relative control inlet air restore conditioned air

humidity at 15% temperature temperature to a
comfortable level
main steam piping
when warming up
condenser and the receiver and the king receiver and the
receiver valve expansion valve
maintain a constant maintain an adjust compressor

compressor suction evaporator coil suction pressure to
pressure regardless pressure that assures load demands
of load excessively cold coil
temperatures
liner
high temperature oil saturated liquid superheated vapor
liquid
skirt crown plate
iron or steel anodes protective coatings all of the above
cooling fluid outlet thermal conductivity of flow through the heat

temperature the scale is very low exchanger becomes
decreases more turbulent
add boiler soda none add disodium

phosphate
furnace.
timing of fuel injection overheating of the fuel leaking of fuel into the
will change injection nozzle drain line
compression stroke power stroke exhaust stroke
ensure the seasoned season the new belt replace the entire belt
belts are reinstalled in prior to installation set
their proper sequence
content
power output
furnace.
engine
temperature

speed.
The valve is set to trip The valve will only trip The valve will trip if the
if the sea water feed when the solenoid is distillate salinity is
temperature exceeds energized. excessively low.
180°F.
R-123 R-22 R-134A
Electric generator Electronic SCR Bendix drive air motor
Between the thermal In the suction line. In the liquid line.

expansion valve and
the evaporator.
Cooling of the exhaust Storage of feedwater Condensing of the
the deaerating feed
tank.
decrease the boiler reduce the feed water open the make-up
firing rates level set point feed bypass valve
work on a refrigeration mix R-12 and R-22 produce a class I

system without refrigerant
permission of the
Officer in Charge
Marine Inspection
the boiler may be if two burners are all four burners
operated down to operating, steam combined can supply
25,000 pounds per output will be a up to 400,000 pounds
hour only after three minimum of 50,000 of steam per hour
burners are secured pounds per hour
turbine pump
loose and should be cracked and must be spalled and must be
repaired patched replaced
approximately equal to that is widely constantly decreasing

exhaust manifold fluctuating as engine load
pressure at all times increases
compressor suction vapor discharge superheat in the tail

pressure pressure in the cooling coil
coils

a minimum of five at least four cylinders the cylinders on
cylinders equipped equipped with air start opposite ends
with air start valves valves equipped with air start
valves
Moisture Non condensable Refrigerant oil
gases
ensure that the block all hydraulic bleed off all hydraulic
hydraulic fluid hoses using high pressure from the
reservoir is full pressure covers system
increase its specific reduce its viscosity reduce the flash point
gravity
every 10 years when the boiler is at each inspection for
hydrostatically tested certification
213 ºF and 98 ºC 215 ºF and 97 ºC 200 ºF and 96 ºC

ports and filters
refrigerant absorption increased viscosity in carbon deposit on the
by the lubricant the lubricant compressor suction
valves
overheating due to oxygen corrosion slag accumulation on
poor heat transfer the firesides
power

ration atomization
immediately stop the slow the shaft, if alternate the shaft
shaft to prevent possible and supply speed to flush out the
seizing emergency cooling bearing
water to the spring
bearing housing
total end float travel lateral float will be bearings will be
will be excessive greatly increased overloaded and will fail
double element triple element local manual control

feedwater regulator feedwater regulator device
too much excess air high feed water external boiler casing
pressure leakage
483 gpm 104 gpm 414 gpm
nicks in the protective a buildup of sludge cracks in the surface

coating deposits of the spring
slightly alkaline overtreatment of water neutral condition of

condition water
headers
oil wedge leveling plates thrust collar
failure
heater reciprocating steam turbine

engine

camshaft
improve piston cooling prevent air charge provide proper fuel/air

turbulence mixing
burners
water entering the excessive oil leakage subcooling internal

engine washdowns increased blowby
are being performed
allow for thermal permit drainage of make it more flexible
expansion of the ring excess oil to the for scraping cylinder
within the ring land engine sump surfaces
phosphates present in methyl orange that disolved salts from
hotwell system
the pump would an excessive vibration the stuffing box would

develop insufficient of the pump leak excessively
flow
maintain a constant oil maintain a pressurized remove entrained
temperature fluid film between water
moving surfaces
main steam piping
when warming up
bearing wear or piston head gasket copper plating caused
scoring breakdown by moisture in the
system
scale forms as the sludge is hard and scale is heavier than

result of the non-adherent at water and forms in
crystallization of salts, operating lower drums and
whereas sludge may temperatures, headers, whereas
consist of reaction whereas scale can be sludge is more likely to
products from boiler deposited at any boiler form along the steam
treatment temperature range drum waterline
reduce accumulations eliminate exhaust gas increase the rate of

of carbon deposits on pulsations and noise heat transfer to the
the heat transfer waterside
surfaces
saturated dense flooded
thrown off from the supplied from wick fed flow from a centrifugal
main bearings drip lubricators or banjo oiler
cooling fluid outlet thermal conductivity of flow through the heat

temperature the scale is very low exchanger becomes
decreases more turbulent

phosphate
furnace.
Closing of the Increasing suction Decreasing suction
expansion valve pressure pressure
ensure the seasoned season the new belt replace the entire belt
belts are reinstalled in prior to installation set
their proper sequence
content
power output
furnace.
Water-cooled exhaust After cooler Exhaust diffuser
system

temperature
Poor fuel economy Combustion knock Crankcase explosion
When operating Engines which are Engines with pre-

correctly, combustion designed with precombustion chambers,
should not occur in the combustion chambers are easier to start
pre-combustion are more likely to when cold, when
chamber. suffer blocked nozzle compared to engines
holes, due to fuel oil with direct injection.
impurities, than
engines designed with
direct injection.
R-123 R-22 R-134A
Suction service Discharge service King valve
Cooling of the exhaust Storage of feedwater Condensing of the

the deaerating feed
tank.
decrease the boiler reduce the feedwater open the make-up

A comparable pump Reduction gears A tilting box hydraulic

tilting box if used in a would be required if a motor could never
hydraulic motor, would hydraulic motor were produce more than
eliminate the hydraulic designed with a tilting one horsepower.
lock to the system box.
when the motor is
placed in neutral
stroke.

turbine pump



compressor suction vapor discharge superheat in the tail
pressure pressure in the cooling coil
coils

valves
Moisture Non condensable Refrigerant oil
gases
ground in the burner high steam demand source of ignition for
ignition electrode on the boiler the explosive mixture
gravity
engine room control captain's office chief engineer's office

station

install a new oversized machine the worn leave the existing
casing ring wearing ring and refit wearing rings in place
low efficiency purge dryer core needs improper charging of

unit replacement refrigerant

excessive fuel oil reduced ignition lag smoother engine
consumption operation
ration atomization
an improper blowing warpage of the soot insufficient steam
arc cam setting blower element pressure to the soot
blower element
stop valve pump speed control pump pressure control
double element feed triple element feed local manual control

water regulator water regulator device
hunt until stabilized by decrease to a slightly remain the same until

the droop rod lower value manually changed
483 gpm 104 gpm 414 gpm

slightly alkaline overtreatment of water neutral condition of

condition water
headers
acids noncondensable refrigerant oil

gases
be arranged to be arranged to be provided with three
develop a maximum develop the to five 1/2 inch holes
vacuum of theoretically maximum in the vertical, suction
approximately 10" of attainable vacuum line to prevent pump
mercury starvation should the
strainer become
fouled

discharge
latent heat of sensible heat boiling point

evaporation
harmful acids need to they maintain the oils cooling decreases

be condensed before viscosity and film viscosity and improves
being removed by a strength while engine thermal
centrifuge removing the residual efficiency
heat of the bearings
rotor shaft and quill quill shaft and high second reduction and
shaft speed pinion the shaft thrust
bearing
turbulence mixing
preparing to blow stack temperature port and starboard
tubes settling tank levels
Conserve space Allow for operation as Allow for removal or

a suction or discharge replacement
valve
phosphates present in methyl orange that disolved salts from
air supply entering the steam leaving the feed water entering
furnace superheater the boiler
hot well system
allow the sediment to Reduce turbulence at slope the suction line

settle on the bottom the pump suction upward at the pump
maintain a constant oil maintain a pressurized remove entrained
temperature fluid film between water
moving surfaces
prevent uneven maintain a constant prevent the stern tube

cooling of the turbine supply of lube oil to bearing from
rotors the main unit overheating
contaminated fuel coated fuel lines excessive vibration
bearing wear or piston head gasket copper plating caused

scoring breakdown by moisture in the
system

result of the nonadherent at water and forms in

surfaces
saturated dense flooded
Prevent the tubes from Slow down the Speed up water

sagging combustion gases circulation around the
tubes
over 33 mm O.D. will shall not be used in are not to be used on
be permitted in lieu of any instance where pressure lines in sizes
flanged connections the fitting is subjected 33 mm O.D. and over
to excessive vibration

phosphate
low pressure vapor high pressure vapor high pressure liquid
late ignition high exhaust gas increased fuel
temperature consumption
new belts are shorter new belts have a all the above
than old belts tendency to slip
the pressure and the pressure and the readings at this

temperature reading is temperature reading is location must always
required as the required as the be recorded as
refrigerant is probably refrigerant is pressure absolute and
subcooled superheated degrees centigrade

power output
Copper tubing with Aluminum tubing with All of the above may
aluminum fins copper fins be used.
Water-cooled exhaust Aftercooler Exhaust diffuser

system
Broken blades High vibration All of the above
When operating Engines which are Engines with pre-

correctly, combustion designed with precombustion chambers,
should not occur in the combustion chambers which do not have an
pre-combustion are more likely to increased
chamber. suffer blocked nozzle compression ratio, are
holes, due to fuel oil not as difficult to start
impurities, than when cold, as engines
engines designed with with direct injection.
direct injection.
It empties the It assists in opening It permits the

governor control the governor control changeover of lube oil
reserve prior to valve while starting the filters.
shutting down. unit.
Suction service Discharge service King valve
a tight belt will a loose belt will slip on all of the above
overload the bearings the motor pulley and
wear rapidly
decrease the boiler reduce the feedwater open the make-up

A comparable pump Reduction gears A tilting box hydraulic

tilting box if used in a would be required if a motor could never
hydraulic motor, would hydraulic motor were produce more than
eliminate the hydraulic designed with a tilting one horsepower.
lock to the system box.
when the motor is
placed in neutral
stroke.

variable speed supply an air cushion in the a pressure regulator in
pumps hydro-pneumatic tank the pressure tank
discharge piping


immersing its tube in immersing its bulb in shorting out the cut-
hot water ice water out switch
low superheater outlet higher fuel all of the above
temperature consumption for
normal steaming
conditions
valves
has low lubricating oil exceeds a set has high cooling water
pressure maximum speed temperature
7 4 1
gravity

station

install a new oversized machine the worn leave the existing

casing ring wearing ring and refit wearing rings in place
low efficiency purge dryer core needs improper charging of

unit replacement refrigerant

injector nozzle tip carburetor fuel oil pump
the expansion valve the king valve is a dirty dehydrator

being open too wide insufficiently open
air in the fuel lines high fuel pressure excessive load

blower element
abnormally high feed abnormally high boiler steam demand
water temperature water temperature exceeding feed pump
capacity
increase as the load decrease as the load remain unchanged as
increases increases the load decreases
122 gpm 128 gpm 244 gpm

expansion tank outlet cooling water heat engine jacket water

exchanger outlet outlet
80% quality dry saturated superheated
acids noncondensable refrigerant oil

gases
be arranged to be arranged to be provided with three
develop a maximum develop the to five 1/2 inch holes
vacuum of theoretically maximum in the vertical, suction
approximately 10" of attainable vacuum line to prevent pump
mercury starvation should the
strainer become
fouled

discharge
brake horsepower number of cylindersmean effective

pressure
ammonia and ethane methane and sulfur ethane and methane
dioxide
bearing
turbulence mixing
fuel pressure to the water drum level steam atomization
burners temperature to the
mechanical atomizers
foods are packaged in the air is circulated a humidifier is installed

corrugated storage slowly with a minimum within the refrigeration
boxes temperature change system

phosphate present in total dissolved solids methyl orange that
the water in the water sound be added
air supply entering the steam leaving the feedwater entering the
furnace superheater boiler
hotwell system
small diameter flange eccentric portion eccentric portion at

connected to the above the pump right an angle to the
pump suction centerline pump suction
centerline
decrease the end distribute feed water decrease the rate of
point for moisture within the drum steam generation
carryover
while the compressor detail at standstill

is in operation

result of the nonadherent at water and forms in

surfaces
heating the oil prolonged evacuation all of the above
supports the provides a space for acts as a receptacle

superheater tube bank moisture to separate for heavy suspended
from the steam solids in boiler feed
water
torsion meter dynamometer pony brake
contamination of the lower feed inlet contamination of the

distillate temperature second stage
condenser
add disodium add caustic soda add boiler compound

phosphate
low pressure vapor high pressure vapor high pressure liquid
late ignition high exhaust gas increase fuel

temperature consumption
overheating because chipped reduction excessive wear on the
of slipping shoes gear teeth thrust bearings
new belts are shorter new belts have a all the above
than old belts tendency to slip
the pressure and the pressure and the readings at this

temperature reading is temperature reading is location must always
required as the required as the be recorded as
refrigerant is probably refrigerant is pressure absolute and
subcooled superheated degrees centigrade

power output
Copper tubing with Aluminum tubing with All of the above may
aluminum fins copper fins be used.
Water-cooled exhaust Aftercooler Exhaust diffuser

system
Air trapped in the A leaking snifter valve All of the above

discharge expansion allowing air to enter
chamber the suction side of the
pump
When operating Engines which are Engines with

correctly, combustion designed with precombustion
should not occur in the precombustion chambers, are easier
precombustion chambers are more to start when cold,
chamber. likely to suffer blocked when compared to
nozzle holes, due to engines with direct
fuel oil impurities, than injection.
direct injection.

Fine emery cloth or A section of the A case hardened
steel wool removed compression scraper
ring
Rotary Reed Sliding
a tight belt will a loose belt will slip on all of the above
overload the bearings the motor pulley and
wear rapidly
Do nothing in It is only necessary to Open the make-up

particular as this is a immediately open the feed valve bypass and
common occurrence automatic make-up check the condenser
aboard this vessel. feed bypass valve. level immediately.
0.228 0.312 0.405
variable speed supply an air cushion in the a pressure regulator in

pumps hydro-pneumatic tank the pressure tank
discharge piping
a faulty transformer in insufficient trial for excessive purging

the ignition circuit ignition period before lighting off
controlled circulation header-type boiler drum-type boiler
boiler
radial position relative axial position relative axial position relative

to the micrometer to the casing to the micrometer
regulating the king a thermal bulb on the an electrically

valve evaporator coil operated controller

normal steaming
conditions
copper gaskets asbestos gaskets flexible steel seal
strips
7 4 1
oil contamination in a decrease in no immediate loss of

the compressed air compressor capacity the compressed air
capacity
650°F (343°C) 750°F (399°C) 850°F (454°C)

station

High pressure cutout Solenoid valve Low pressure cutout
reciprocating centrifugal cooling gas driven

scavenge pump water pump because turbocharger because
because of its direct of the close tolerances it has a wide speed
linkage to the required between the range, high operating
crankshaft impeller rim and the temperatures and
volute close tolerances.

the expansion valve the king valve is a dirty dehydrator

being open too wide insufficiently open

blower element
abnormally high abnormally high boiler steam demand

feedwater temperature water temperature exceeding feed pump
capacity
122 gpm 128 gpm 244 gpm
gasket surfaces of the discharge fittings of suction side of the fuel

fuel oil filters the fuel injector pumps oil transfer pump

oil wedge base ring thrust collar
erratic governor loss of load with overheating of the

operation resultant turbine over wearing rings
speed
low temperatures to moisture or water to electrolysis to be
exist be present occurring
Crankcases having a Turbocharger inlet Scavenging spaces in
gross volume in piping in excess of open connection to the
excess of 21 cubic twelve inches in cylinders.
feet. diameter.
discharge to be efficiency to decrease slippage to decrease
reversed
ammonia and ethane methane and sulfur ethane and methane
dioxide
bearing
blotter test stability test spectrographic test

foods are packaged in the air is circulated a humidifier is installed

corrugated storage slowly with a minimum within the refrigeration
boxes temperature change system

leak tracing dye ammonia swab test sulphur candle test
air supply entering the steam leaving the feedwater entering the
furnace superheater boiler
evaporator condenser desiccant
inspecting the valves comparing exhaust listening to the engine

visually pyrometer readings
decrease the end distribute feedwater decrease the rate of
carryover

vaporization water
contract vaporizes expand
decrease injection lag increase ignition delay aid in exhausting burnt

gases
heating the oil prolonged evacuation all of the above

from the steam solids in boiler
feedwater
buttons on the thrust pivots on the thrust screw dowels in the
shoes collar base ring
lantern ring packing glands mechanical seal
contamination of the lower feed inlet contamination of the

distillate temperature second stage
condenser
check fuel oil filters drained air bottles of turnover the engine
and strainers and collected water with indicator cocks
bleed air moistures during open
topping
superheated high subcooled low subcooled high
pressure vapor pressure liquid pressure liquid
higher than normal inloader malfunction water in the lubrication
down the main turbine supply pump lube oil supply pump
Methyl chloride R-22 Sulphur dioxide

power output
Pour point improvers Inhibitors Foam suppressors
Velocity increases and Velocity decreases Velocity decreases

pressure decreases and pressure and pressure
increases decreases
Air trapped in the A leaking snifter valve All of the above
discharge expansion allowing air to enter
chamber the suction side of the
pump
Excessive frost on the Excessive condenser Insufficient condenser
evaporator. cooling water. cooling water flow.
should not occur in the precombustion chambers, which do
precombustion chambers are more not have an increased
chamber. likely to suffer blocked compression ratio, are
nozzle holes, due to not as difficult to start
fuel oil impurities, than when cold, as engines
direct injection.

ring
Rotary Reed Sliding
Steam to the after The first stage air The steam/air mixture
condenser is ejector takes suction from the main
condensed and on the second stage to condenser is
returned to the main increase vacuum. discharged by the first
condenser via the loop stage air ejector to the
seal. inter condenser.

0.228 psi 0.325 psi 0.433 psi
a faulty refrigerant a lack of refrigerant the flow of 100% liquid

control valve refrigerant passing to
the evaporator

3,031.88 bbls 3,235.79 bbls 3,763.12 bbls

boiler
50 GPM because the greater than 50 GPM greater than 50 GPM

pressure is unchanged because of reduced because of increase
slippage efficiency
regulating the king a thermal bulb on the an electrically

valve evaporator coil operated controller
single strainers of the single strainers fitted all of the above

self-cleaning type with bypasses

normal steaming
conditions
strips
sludge in the lube oil high level in the lube high temperature of
strainers oil sump the lube oil leaving the
bearing
7 4 1
oil contamination in a decrease in no immediate loss of

the compressed air compressor capacity the compressed air
capacity
650░F (343░C) 750░F (399░C) 850░F (454░C)
steam pressure metering device in the signal from the feed

sensing device with air supply line water electrode
linkage to the damper
air vanes
High pressure cutout Solenoid valve Low pressure cutout


complete combustion secondary combustion high fuel oil

in the furnace in the uptake temperature
air bound fuel injectors a leaky fuel pump a defective engine

relief valve governor
tightening the stern securing all steam to admitting astern steam

tube packing gland the turbines to the turbines after
securing ahead steam
abnormally high abnormally high boiler steam demand

feedwater temperature water temperature exceeding feed pump
capacity

113.4 gpm 215.4 gpm 226.8 gpm


engine load brake horsepower brake specific fuel

consumption

operation resultant turbine wearing rings
overspeed
exist be present occuring
feet. diameter.
discharge to be efficiency to decrease slippage to decrease
reversed
metallic oxides corrosive acids any or all of the above
axhaust to pressures utilizes carbon packing operate with only a

above atmospheric rings at the low small of axial thust
pressure end
faulty air starting valve low fuel oil high lube oil viscosity
temperature

excessive circulation insufficient refrigerant an overworked

of lube oil through the in the system compressor
system
fouled intercoolers a failed unloader high air receiver
pressure
leak tracing eye ammonia swab test sulphur candle test

prevents the formation cools lubricating oil improves cold weather
of combustible gases starting
in the crankcase

correct correct

decrease the end distribute feedwater decrease the rate of
carryover
allow a film of oil to prevent the gland seal listen for rubbing
form on the spring steam from distorting noises from the gland
bearings the rotor seal condenser
cotter pins made of split pins or other hydraulic nuts as

spring steel effective means commonly found on
large low speed
engines
monitors the boiler secures the fires when automatically
high water level a fusible plug burns regulates the quantity
out of oil and air flow to
the burner
gases
recover latent heat recover sensible heat utilize the greatest
from turbine exhaust from turbine exhaust possible amount of
steam steam energy
from the steam solids in boiler
feedwater
lantern ring packing glands mechanical seal
conducted to water conducted through the losses to escaping

cooled cylinder walls piston crown exhaust gases
Cylinder relief Exhaust Blow down
steam lines to be warping heads to be exhaust valve to be

thoroughly drained closed closed
superheated high subcooled low subcooled high

pressure vapor pressure liquid pressure liquid
higher than normal inloader malfunction water in the lubrication
Methyl chloride R-22 Sulphur dioxide
Begin the washing Assure that the water Dry the boiler by firing
above the economizer stream impinges all burners at high
and work down. directly on the rates to evaporate
refractory to avoid moisture rapidly.
tube damage.

increases decreases
Low water level Flame failure Faulty flame scanner
Excessive frost on the Excessive condenser Insufficient condenser

evaporator. cooling water. cooling water flow.
should not occur in the precombustion chambers, are easier
precombustion chambers are more to start when cold,
chamber. likely to suffer blocked when compared to
nozzle holes, due to engines with direct
fuel oil impurities, than injection.
direct injection.
The pressure The pressure The pressure

differential eliminates differential requires differential assists in
the possibility of valve the installation of a seating the valves
binding in the lifting special biasing spring when the lifting beam
beam. to open the valves. is lowered.

ring
Thermostatic Bimetallic Impulse
In the aftercondenser The first stage air The steam/air mixture

the air ejector ejector takes suction from the main
motivating steam is on the second stage to condenser is
condensed and increase vacuum. discharged by the first
returned to the main stage jet pump to the
condenser via the loop intercondenser.
seal.

0.228 psi 0.325 psi 0.433 psi
a faulty refrigerant a lack of refrigerant the flow of 100% liquid

control valve refrigerant passing to
the evaporator
increased oil thickening at higher minimal friction losses

consumption operating
temperatures
3,031.88 bbls 3,235.79 bbls 3,763.12 bbls

boiler
push out exhaust force cool air across maintain a positive

gases and replace the radiator, lowering charge of fresh air in
them with fresh air the jacket water the crankcase thus
temperature eliminating the
chances of a
crankcase explosion
begins with certain begins with certain None of the above.

conditions, progresses conditions, progresses
through a series of to a steady state and
additional conditions stays there
and returns to the
original conditions

valve stems gage glass packing all of the above

strips
bearing
deflector rings a babbitt liner a labyrinth packing
ring
fire improperly lose oil pressure overheat rapidly
650░F (343░C) 750░F (399░C) 850░F (454░C)
steam pressure metering device in the signal from the

sensing device with air supply line feedwater electrode
air vanes
best control of ring a decreased break-in a decreased possibility
tension period of ring seizure
ensure the needle allow combustion gas prevent reflected

valve is flushed clean blowback into the pressure waves when
during each injection open needle valve the needle valve
closes
improper atomization soot accumulations waterside deposits
water micro-organism growth all of the above

air remaining in the lube oil leakage into a broken turbocharger

cylinders the air intake system valve


total suction head discharge head apparent net positive

suction head
increase decrease remain unchanged

113.4 gpm 215.4 gpm 226.8 gpm

6 psig 15 psig 28.7 psig
excessive lube oil excessive lube oil flow excessively hot lube
pump discharge oil
pressure
blowing tubes crossing over forced giving a surface blow
draft fans
operation resultant turbine wearing rings
overspeed
exist be present occuring
feet. diameter.
12 15 6
exhaust to pressures utilize carbon packing operate with only a

above atmospheric rings at the low small amount of axial
pressure pressure end thrust
faulty air starting valve low fuel oil high lube oil viscosity
temperature
economizer inlet boiler steam pressure port and starboard

temperature settling tanks
excessive circulation insufficient refrigerant an overworked

of lube oil through the in the system compressor
system
pressure
soap and water test halide torch sulphur candle test

in the crankcase

correct correct

prevent engine friction transmit heat from the remove oil from the
losses piston to the cylinder cylinder combustion
liner space

large low speed
engines
the burner
gases
steam steam energy
prevent a vacuum reduce the pressure in protect the
forming in the steam the drum more rapidly superheater
drum
Oiler should sound all hoses should be tank vent valves
tanks continuously looped should be clear

Cylinder relief Exhaust Blowdown
superheated liquid subcooled vapor superheated vapor
higher than normal unloader malfunction water in the lubrication

overheating because pneumatic seizure excessive wear on the
of slipping shoes thrust bearings
over heating leakage from the rams telemotor
tube damage.

increases decreases
A defective nozzle tip A distorted valve body. All of the above.

seat.
should not occur in the precombustion chambers, which do
precombustion chambers are more not have an increased
chamber. likely to suffer blocked compression ratio, are
nozzle holes, due to not as difficult to start
fuel oil impurities, than when cold, as engines
direct injection.


ring
Thermostatic Bimetallic Impulse
In the aftercondenser The first stage air The steam/air mixture

the air ejector ejector takes suction from the main
motivating steam is on the second stage to condenser is
condensed and increase vacuum. discharged by the first
returned to the main stage jet pump to the
condenser via the loop intercondenser.
seal.
Slow the turbine to Stop the main shaft Shift strainers and
minimum speed and using astern steam. gravity tanks.
watch the bearing
temperatures.
see that no polluted chemically treat the maintain the feed
water must be distiller water temperature at
admitted 65°
.433 psi .688 psi .833 psi
compression load inertia load once every bending loads at

during power and four crankshaft bottom and top dead
compression strokes revolutions center
temperatures
101,164.79 bbls 3,031.99 bbls (482.05 2,408.69 bbls (382.95
(16083.87 cubic cubic meters) cubic meters)
meters)
sensitive brand dead brand isochronous

chances of a
crankcase explosion
sea water dissolved gasses all of these

contamination present present

sealing compound lubricating oil gaskets
bearing
ring
silver soldered have welded flanges have seal-welded

threads
steam pressure metering device in the signal from the

sensing device with air supply line feedwater electrode
air vanes
best control of ring a decreased break-in a decreased possibilty
closes
excessive valve-guide high lube oil viscosity low lube oil
clearance temperature




total suction head discharge head apparent net positive

suction head

check for an exhaust check the exhaust secure the engine

leak temperature
pump discharge oil
pressure
draft fans
impair the cause improper impair the operation of
effectiveness of the air atomization of fuel oil the high steam
purge cycle pressure limit switch
All rows of tubes Different rows of tubes All tubes should be
should be installed should be bent to installed normal to the
horizontal to the drum. enter the drum at any drum surfaces.
convenient angle.
Saltwater heater First-stage internal Second-stage internal

discharge feed box feed box
The system pressure The system should be All necessary repairs

should be prevented tested at a pressure of must approved by the
from exceeding the 1 1/2 times the Chief Engineer of the
maximum allowable maximum allowable vessel.
operating pressure set pressure.
forth by the
manufacturer.

fuel oil sea water diesel intake air
increase in fuel reduction in lube oil increase in cylinder
economy viscosity misfiring

permit repacking conserve space allow for removal or

under pressure replacement without
shutting down
pressure
cooling water inlet and cooling water outlet to turbo-charger cooling

outlet each individual water inlet and outlet
cylinder
in the crankcase

correct correct
taking a complete determining if any vital obtaining a valid

personal inventory of engine room Certification of
all engine room spare equipment is Inspection from the
parts inoperative Coast Guard
liner space

large low speed
engines
the burner
stress relieve the break loose scale test for leaks in the
tubes deposits formed on tubes
the tubes
steam steam energy
drum
increase compressor allow the motor to turn reduce the
operating speed as the compresser compressor frictional
necessary opposed only by load when starting
friction
the tile surface should the tile surface should the vertical face of the
be stippled with a wire be coated with a thin tile should be
brush layer of mortar perpendicular to the
front casing

Cylinder relief Exhaust Blowdown
superheated liquid subcooled vapor superheated vapor
higher than normal unloader malfunction water in the

power consumption lubrication oil
Implosion Misfire Dieseling
over heating leakage from the rams telemotor
tube damage.
rotary gear pumps centrifugal pumps axial flow pumps
Contaminated An auxiliary steam line Only those steam

evaporator relief valve drain. drains which operate
drain only. at 35 psig (343 kPa)
or less.

seat.
Reduces the likelihood Provides a low All of the above.

of air or steam pockets pressure point for the
formation. addition of makeup
cooling water and
chemicals.

ring
Roots blower Piston type blower Vane type blower
With a constant firing With large amounts of Carrying boiler water

rate and steam excess air, total dissolved solids
consumption equal to superheater outlet higher than normal
generation, a temperature will could result in a
decrease in the decrease due to the decrease in the
incoming feed water lack of sufficient time degree of superheat.
temperature results in for heat transfer to
a superheat take place.
temperature decrease.
watch the bearing
temperatures.
minus 15 degrees zero degree one degree centigrade
centigrade centigrade
.433 psi .688 psi .833 psi

temperatures
101,164.79 bbls 3,031.99 bbls (482.05 2,408.69 bbls (382.95
(16083.87 cubic cubic meters) cubic meters)
meters)
tubes of the saltwater distillate meter stops vacuum is fluctuating

feed heater are
flooded internally
chances of a
crankcase explosion
sea water dissolved gasses all of these

contamination present present
auxiliary steam piping air receivers all of the above
special packing in the an air seal line from the vacuum in the
stuffing box the compressed airline pump suction
dead banding dash potting hunting

ring
low lube oil pressure low lube oil level cutoff high cooling water
alarm system system temperature cutout
system
increased boiler steam decrease boiler steam those tubes to

pressure pressure overheat
best control of ring a decreased break-in a decreased possibilty

closes
carrying the brine level leaks in the demister venting of the

below normal baffles saltwater heater drain
pump
Secure or reduce fuel Screw down on the Readjust the injection

to that cylinder. pressure adjusting timing.
spring to decrease
popping pressure.
Fuel injection will Fuel injection will Fuel injection will
remain unchanged. occur earlier. occur later.
short cycle on low short cycle on high fail to start

pressure cutout pressure cutout

clogged intake ports broken piston rings a faulty head gasket
pump discharge oil
pressure
draft fans
convenient angle.
Saltwater heater First-stage internal Second-stage internal

discharge feed box feed box
The system pressure The system should be All necessary repairs

should be prevented tested at a pressure of must approved by the
from exceeding the 1 1/2 times the Chief Engineer of the
maximum allowable maximum allowable vessel.
operating pressure set pressure.
forth by the
manufacturer.
temperature is too low pump discharge pump capacity is

pressure is higher greater than the
than the system system's needs
pressure

starboard settling
tanks
permit repacking conserve space allow for removal or

under pressure replacement without
shutting down
prolonged slow speed weak disc springs newly installed friction
operation blocks
negative 10 farenheit negative 20 farenheit 0 farenheit to 15
to negative 15 to 30 farenheit farenheit
farenheit
end of the chain fixed end of the end of the anchor
shackled to the anchor mooring cable chain fastened to the
fastened to the vessel
mooring winch drum
rotating the plunger regulating the lift of the altering the actual
and position of the check valve length of the plunger
helix stroke
taking a complete determining if any vital obtaining a valid
personal inventory of engine room Certification of
all engine room spare equipment is Inspection from the
parts inoperative Coast Guard
liner space
the level of the varying the engine the operation of the
freshwater expansion load to meet thermostatic valve
tank temperature
requirements
reduce specific fuel reduce the probability allow for ring
consumption of ring fracture expansion
cross-sectional area whirling chamber size slot cross-sectional

ratio area
pressure distribution differential system purge
stress relieve the break loose scale test for leaks in the
tubes deposits formed on tubes
the tubes
the service pump relief bypassing one bank of preparing to light off a
valve lifts fuel oil heaters cold boiler

drum
increase compressor allow the motor to turn reduce the
operating speed as the compresser compressor frictional
necessary opposed only by load when starting
friction
the tile surface should the tile surface should the vertical face of the
be stippled with a wire be coated with a thin tile should be
brush layer of mortar perpendicular to the
front casing
transferred to water conducted through the transferred to

cooled cylinder walls piston crown escaping exhaust
gases
throttle valve turbine valve blank the line
superheated vapor subcooled vapor superheated liquid
increased oxygen increased air decreased steam

rejected in the absorption by the consumption
To check motor Check motor condition To check safety valve

condition
superheater, screen tubes, economizer,

economizer, and then generating tubes, and superheater,
generating tubes then superheater generating, and then
screen tubes
rotary gear pumps centrifugal pumps axial flow pumps

or less.
Excessive ring Over lubrication All of the above
temperature
seat.

cooling water and
chemicals.
To permit oil to To prevent hydraulic To permit the rotor
discharge through the pressure buildup when journal to draw oil
rear of the bearing. the journal rotates. around the shaft.
Special piston rings Turbocharger Pre-combustion

chamber

incoming feedwater lack of sufficient time degree of superheat.
watch the bearing
temperatures.
the furnace should be if there is a total flame if the oil does not light
blown through with air failure while the burner immediately, the fuel
to clear any oil vapor is alight, the fuel should be circulated
supply pressure must for further pre-heating
be reduced
.288 psi .433 psi .688 psi

Cutting oil High grade vegetable Detergent oil
oil
early fuel injection high exhaust decreased effective
temperature from that stroke from that
cylinder injector
tubes of the saltwater distillate meter stops vacuum is fluctuating
feed heater are
flooded internally
is geared so that air reverses rotation exhausts to
flow through the along with the engine atmosphere when
blower is always in turning astern
the same direction
dissolved gases seawater all of the above
present contamination present
auxilliary steam piping air receivers all of the above
lantern rings between a liquid seal the stuffing box gland

the packing rings
replacing the plunger highly polishing both replacing plunger only

and the barrel the plunger and barrel
intercooler pressure air blowing into the air pulsing back into
higher than normal crankcase the intake manifold
system
double effect triple effect multistage flash type
side gap bottom
of the bevel on the formed by the crank formed by the crank

piston oil control rings arm and crank pin pin and flywheel

fuel droplets striking heating carbon steel tubes becoming steam

the hot tubes tubes above 750°F bound
higher lube oil an increased viscosity lower lube oil

pressures pressures
carrying the brine level leaks in the demister venting of the
below normal baffles saltwater heater drain
pump
high lube oil viscosity fuel oil trip has not excessive starting air
been reset pressure

spring to decrease
popping pressure.
short cycle on low short cycle on high fail to start

pressure cutout pressure cutout

363 gpm 527 gpm 132 gpm
thermostatic bypass sea water temperature water level in the

valve expansion tank
seal welding a press fitting a tongue-and-groove
The solenoid valve When the solenoid The solenoid valve

directs high pressure valve becomes allows the refrigerant
gas to the underside energized, the valve to pass from the
of the unloading ports become closed, suction chamber to the
piston, causing it to allowing discharge top of the unloader
rise and allowing the pressure to build up piston, causing the
recirculating ports to above the piston, piston to lift and
be opened. shifting it and causing unload the cylinder.
it to unload.

convenient angle.
evaporator drier reciever

than the system's system's needs
pressure


brine liquids zeotropic liquids ammonia liquids

operation blocks
nozzle cooling cylinder jackets heat exchanger
passages
end of the chain fixed end of the end of the anchor

shackled to the anchor mooring cable chain fastened to the
fastened to the vessel
mooring winch drum
helix stroke
pump plunger plunger helix angle effective pump stroke
diameter
prevent water reduce motor starting vary compressor

accumulation in air voltage speed
lines

tank temperature
requirements
65 - 70 70 - 75 75 - 80
pressure distribution differential system purge
drain water from the delay compressive check pump alignment

cylinder until the motor is up to
speed
a needle gun a chipping hammer soap and water
top off all tanks at the fill completely all tanks reduce the loading
same time to less than 95% full rate when topping off
gases
compression force of clearance between the fuel injection cam
the valve springs valve seat inserts and profile
the valve head
oxygen nitrogen sulphur
superheated vapor subcooled vapor superheated liquid
possible carbon no effect at all with the need for cleaning

formation about the air compressor
valves
10-15 psi 25-30 psi 40-50 psi
a line from the gravity hand operated tank the main lube oil tank
tank

screen tubes
Crankpin bearing Wrist pin bearing Thrust bearing

or less.
temperature
A broken intake valve A dirty inlet filter An improperly

element adjusted discharge
valve
cooling water and
chemicals.
Special piston rings Turbocharger Precombustion
chamber

incoming feedwater lack of sufficient time degree of superheat.

blown through with air failure while the burner immediately, the fuel
to clear any oil vapor is alight, the fuel should be circulated
be reduced
.288 psi .433 psi .688 psi
water or moisture fuel dilution carbon suspension

contamination
oil
cylinder injector
a single stepped a large radial an increase in the
impeller mounted in a clearance between the discharge velocity of
progressively staged impeller and casing to the liquid with a
casing prevent overheating corresponding
due to friction decrease in pressure
through the stages

the same direction
auxilliary steam piping air receivers all of the above
lantern rings between a liquid seal the stuffing box gland

the packing rings
sealing compound lubricating oil copper gaskets

salinometer anemometer sphygmomanometer
system
side gap bottom

using oil having an leaking from the carrying the oil level
excessive viscosity intercooler or too high
atercooler
the hot tubes tubes above 750░F bound

pressures pressures
steaming at a low adding hydrazine to adding calcium
firing rate for 24 hours control dissolved carbonate to
oxygen precipitate solids
increase crankcase allow the engine to increase crankcase
exhauster speed to cool down naturally scavenge air to
draw cool air into the before opening the remove unburned
engine inspection covers gases
spring to decrease
popping pressure.
as close as possible to directly below the on the upper surface

the expansion valve point of maximum heat of the line
transfer
worn mechanical seals a flooded pump wrong direction of

suction pump rotation
363 gpm 527 gpm 132 gpm


The solenoid valve When the solenoid The solenoid valve
directs high pressure valve becomes allows the refrigerant
gas to the underside energized, the valve to pass from the
of the unloading ports become closed, suction chamber to the
piston, causing it to allowing discharge top of the unloader
rise and allowing the pressure to build up piston, causing the
recirculating ports to above the piston, piston to lift and
be opened. shifting it and causing unload the cylinder.
it to unload.
Burner cone Sprayer plate Air cone
directly into the directly overboard automatically into the

second-stage feed through the brine second-effect dimester
heater cooler channel
gravity tank overflow lube oil pump sunction gravity tank
discharged

pressure
opening a drain condensing the water using a dehydrator
petcock on the oil in the condenser cartridge
separator
view the refractory avoid detecting the view the main flame in
directly opposite the pilot flame its outer periphery
main burner
reduce fuel booster adjust the fuel rack retard fuel injector
pump pressure timing

burners
brine liquids zeotropic liquids ammonia liquids

operation blocks
passages
refrigerant has had oil trap has been able oil heaters are
time to separate from to return sufficient oil secured; thereby,
the oil to the sump ensuring that a false
level is not read
helix stroke
diameter
prevent water reduce motor starting vary compressor

accumulation in air voltage speed
lines

tank temperature
requirements
in response to the high and off in response to and off in response to

pressure cutout switch the low pressure the high pressure
and off in response to cutout switch cutout switch
the low pressure
cutout switch
in the lubricating pressure in the groove location
drain water from the delay compressive check pump alignment
cylinder until the motor is up to
speed
soap and water a wirebrush a chipping hammer
reduced as quickly as Maintained as quickly gradually increased

possible as possible
gases
the valve head
low water level flame failure faulty flame scanner
1-3 8 - 11 4-7
Lube oil sump will Vacuum will be lost. Shaft brake will
overflow. engage.
10-15 psi 25-30 psi 40-50 psi
the exhaust system valve timing overlap piston diameter
Pressurize by Freon can be toxic Check all valve

loosening filter

screen tubes
A constant pressure A dry-type exhaust A constant velocity

muffler muffler muffler
temperature
A broken intake valve A dirty inlet filter An improperly

element adjusted discharge
valve
An alarm condition An alarm condition An alarm condition
causes a flashing light gives an audible and causes a flashing light
to illuminate indicating visual alarm signal, to come on, followed
the malfunction, both of which are by an audible alarm.
followed by an audible secured when the When the alarm
alarm. When the alarm alarm acknowledge acknowledge button is
acknowledge button is button is depressed. depressed, the
depressed, the audible warning light is
alarm is silenced and extinguished.
light stops flashing but
remains illuminated.

Special piston rings Turbocharger Precombustion

chamber
Magnetic Simplex Self-cleaning
Inspection tanks They are discharged They collect

provide for a visual to the condensate condensate from the
examination of system just forward of cargo tank heating
condensate which the feed pump. coils only.
could be oil
contaminated.

blown with air to clear failure while the burner immediately, the fuel
any oil vapor is alight, the fuel should be circulated
be reduced
feed water injector desuperheater dry pipe

contamination
oil
cylinder injector
a single stepped a large radial an increase in the
impeller mounted in a clearance between the discharge velocity of
progressively staged impeller and casing to the liquid with a
casing prevent overheating corresponding
due to friction decrease in pressure
through the stages

the same direction
Once a week for four Once a month for two Every six months for
hours hours four hours
High head pressure None of these Medium head

which reduces the pressure
following efficiency of
the system
salinometer anemometer sphygmomanometer
temperature limiting pressure relief valve automatic reset

device set at 212°F set at the MAWP pressure limiter
side gap bottom

leakage in the worn or broken piston defects in the high

intercooler rings pressure unloader

the hot tubes tubes above 750░F bound
pressures pressures
Apply fire fighting Secure the engine and Allow the engine to
water through the allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes
crankcase breather. completely cool before before shutting down.
opening the
crankcase.
incorrectly adjusted incorrectly adjusted incorrectly adjusted
intake valve timing fuel injector intake valve clearance
atmospheric drain tank deaerating feed water makeup feed water

heater tank
as close as possible to directly below the on the upper surface

the expansion valve point of maximum heat of the line
transfer
worn mechanical seals a flooded pump wrong direction of

suction pump rotation
856 gpm 695 gpm 214 gpm

reduce the firing rate shift to a clean fuel oil secure the fuel oil
of the boilers strainer service pump

back pressure king valve box temperature

regulating valve solenoid valve
in the diffuser fan before the back after the back

valve valve
Reaction Impulse-reaction Curtiss
3" (nominal size) 4" (nominal size) 5" (nominal size)

schedule 80 schedule 80 schedule 60

pressure
petcock on the oil in the condenser cartridge
separator
view the refractory avoid detecting the view the main flame in
directly opposite the pilot flame its outer periphery
main burner

recovers refrigerant are portable units can only recover liquid
with the aid of refrigerant
components in the
system
needle bearings thrust bearings roller bearings

passages
refrigerant has had oil trap has been able oil heaters are
time to separate from to return sufficient oil secured; thereby,
the oil to the sump ensuring that a false
level is not read
desuperheated steam superheater inlet superheated steam

diameter
maximum allowable the pressure used in the hydrostatic test

working pressure the accumulation test pressure
water drum steam drum economizer
the fires being blown boiler register warping improper fuel/air

out mixture
in response to the high and off in response to and off in response to

pressure cutout switch the low pressure the high pressure
and off in response to cutout switch cutout switch
the low pressure
cutout switch
in the lubricating pressure in the groove location
excessively high low cylinder oil excessive carbon
crankcase vacuum pressure buildup in the lube oil
collects allows refrigerant to be prevents liquid

noncondensable subcooled refrigerant from
gases slugging to the
compressor
forced feed and splash gravity and wick wet sump and dry
sump
reduced as quickly as Maintained as quickly gradually increased
lack of refrigerant dirty expansion valve leaky relief -bypass

valve

the valve head
low water level flame failure faulty flame scanner
none of these indirect system direct system
late fuel oil injection smoky exhaust due to jerky operation with
unburned fuel high exhaust
temperature
inside diameter of the gland rotates out of clutch begins to rotate
clutch gland contact with the drums with the engine
decreases
the same as any lower than the controlled by adjusting
evaporator in the pressure in the the thermal expansion
system warmest evaporator valve
water accumulation in low starting air low scavenge air

some engine cylinders pressure pressure
force the diameter of displace water from displace an equal

the oil column within the heavy phase amount of water from
the bowl to be discharge port, but of the bowl seal
narrowed an amount less than
that removed from the
oil

Each pump operating Both pumps operating Each pump operating
at a different speed at the same speed at a different speed
and discharging into a taking suction from a and taking suction
common line. common line. from a common line.
Defective receiver Leaking intake valves Leaking discharge

relief valve on the high pressure valves on the low
cylinder pressure cylinder
An alarm condition An alarm condition An alarm condition
causes a flashing light gives an audible and causes a flashing light
to illuminate indicating visual alarm signal, to come on, followed
the malfunction, both of which are by an audible alarm.
followed by an audible secured when the When the alarm
alarm. When the alarm alarm acknowledge acknowledge button is
acknowledge button is button is depressed. depressed, the
depressed, the audible warning light is
alarm is silenced and extinguished.
light stops flashing but
remains illuminated.
To remove air bubbles To ensure that the To ensure foreign

from the jacket water. lube oil system material (water etc.) is
delivers pressure. not present in the
cylinders.
90 degree "V" Double acting trunk Single reduction
configuration type pistons gearing

could be oil
contaminated.

pressure atomizing direct fuel injection thermal expansion of

fuel
feedwater injector desuperheater dry pipe

contamination
fuel dilution is exhaust valves may all of the above
increased at low load be damaged
on the compression at bottom dead center on the intake stroke

stroke
open close chatter
raising both the lowering both the lowering the cooling

cooling coil cooling coil coil temperature and
temperature and the temperature and the raising the reheater
reheater temperature reheater temperature temperature
Closed system Open system Endothermic system
loosening the changing fuel filters pumping down the day

compression nuts at tanks
the injectors
stop the engine by slow the engine to idle slow the engine to just
closing the air intake speed below maximum
and/or fuel supply speed
pair of outside calipers pair of inside calipers depth micrometer
and a dial indicator
fillet welds tack welds All of the above are

correct.
device set at 212°F pressure limiter
the system's the United States the owner of the

manufacturer Coast Guard system

7 to 1 7.5 to 1 8 to 1

prevent exhaust gas increase the velocity increase the rate of
erosion of the tubes of exhaust gas flow heat transfer
minimum fuel oil average oil specific fuel oil
consumption consumption consumption
The sump lube oil The explosion relief The crankcase should
scavenge pump valves should be remain unopened until
should be secured manually opened. the engine has cooled.
immediately.
atmospheric drain tank deaerating feedwater makeup feedwater

heater tank
remote manual control single-element feed local manual control

regulator water regulator
leaking tubes in the excessive water a contaminated

third-stage heater pressure in the lube oil distilled water tank
cooler
856 gpm 695 gpm 214 gpm

passing cooling water passing cooling water piping exhaust gases

through a space through the lube oil across the radiator
heater cooler front
30°- 55° 60°- 80° 100°- 130°
back pressure king valve box temperature

regulating valve solenoid valve
in the diffuser fan before the back after the back

valve valve
Reaction Impulse-reaction Curtiss
3" (nominal size) 4" (nominal size) 5" (nominal size)

schedule 80 schedule 80 schedule 60
poor heat transfer mechanical lubricator camshaft seizure

failure

petcock on the oil in the heat exchanger cartridge
separator
Exhaust port opening Exhaust events lasting Higher combustion
before scavenging longer than temperatures.
events. scavenging events.

recovers refrigerant are portable units can only recover liquid
with the aid of refrigerant
components in the
system
prevent excessive allow piston cooling prevent contamination

lube oil temperature water to efficiently of the cylinder cooling
enter the piston water with engine lube
despite its oil
reciprocating piston
motion without
contaminating the
engine lube oil
thickness gauge bridge gauge to check dial indicator mounted

between the the position of each on one flange
separated flange faces flange in relation to the indicating any
other misalignment of the
other flange
helically cut gear teeth sleeve bearings main thrust bearing


out mixture
thoroughly agitated thoroughly centrifuged discharged at a higher

pressure
discharge head net positive suction suction head

head
crankcase vacuum pressure buildup around the
cylinder liner ports
collects allows refrigerant prevents compressor
noncondensable subcooling surging
gases
soap and water a wirebrush a chipping hammer
electric motor cooler charge air cooler shell-and-tube

exchanger
reduced as quickly as maintained as quickly gradually increased
xpansion valve too too much pressure light load on

small drop through evaporator
evaporator
permit the use of alloy reduce heat transfer facilitate valve removal
valve seat materials from the valve seat for servicing
A dirty condenser Insufficient air flow Low refrigerant charge
close all valve ask fuel sample take ship's draft
Main air ejector Condensation of Counter flow of

turbine exhaust steam seawater over the
surface of the tubes
with the flow of
exhaust steam in the
tubes

decreases
the same as any lower than the controlled by adjusting
evaporator in the pressure in the the thermal expansion
system warmest evaporator valve
a line from the gravity the main lube oil pump the hand operated or
tank auxiliary lube oil pump

oil
carbon dioxide brine cuprous chloride

Each pump operating Both pumps operating Each pump operating
at a different speed at the same speed at a different speed
and discharging into a taking suction from a and taking suction
common line. common line. from a common line.
Defective receiver Leaking intake valves Leaking discharge

relief valve on the high pressure valves on the low
cylinder pressure cylinder
Provides a positive Prevents lubricating oil Protects against the
pressure on the air contamination of the damaging effects of
inlet valves. compressed air airborne solid
supply. particles.
cylinders.

could be oil
contaminated.
Reduce the feed rate The brine overflow The brine section
and check the brine weir should be raised should be drained
eductor system. to allow greater down a minimum of 6
outflow. inches below the
seawater heater
bundle.
pressure atomizing direct fuel injection thermal expansion of

fuel
feedwater injector desuperheater dry pipe


stroke
open close chatter
raising both the lowering both the lowering the cooling

cooling coil cooling coil coil temperature and
temperature and the temperature and the raising the reheater
reheater temperature reheater temperature temperature
closely regulate the relieve excessive allow flow in one

amount of flow pressure on the line direction only

the injectors
reduce the reduce the possibility all of the above
temperature of liquid of liquid refrigerant
refrigerant prior to flooding back to the
entering the expansion compressor
valve
oil leak into the dribbling injector low fuel viscosity
turbocharger
above normal damage to the damage to the

operating journals bearings
temperatures
lbs/bhp-hr BTU/lb PLAN

the system's the United States the owner of the

manufacturer Coast Guard system

7 to 1 7.5 to 1 8 to 1

control the amount of mix air and fuel break fuel oil into a
air entering the together fine spray
furnace
contaminated drain deaerating feed water distilled water tank
excessive valve a stuck valve all of the above

clearances

atmospheric drain tank deaerating feedwater makeup feedwater

heater tank
blow down the gauge replace the gauge start the standby feed
glass glass pump

cooler
271 gpm 426 gpm 136 gpm

59.6 gpm 62.6 gpm 119.2 gpm

heater cooler front
30°- 55° 60°- 80° 100°- 130°
Those purge units Those purge units Those purge units

which discharge very which draw very little which need the least
little refrigerant with electrical power. amount of on-going
the air being removed. maintenance.
helical gear pinion gear differential gear
Desuperheater outlet Steam drum Last pass of the

superheater
reduce the free increase the free minimize the release
surface effect and surface effect and of explosive gases
increase the reduce the during transport
metacentric height metacentric height
(GM) during transport (GM) during transport

failure

petcock on the oil in the heat exchanger cartridge
separator
Exhaust port opening Exhaust events lasting Higher combustion
before scavenging longer than temperatures.
events. scavenging events.
2,000 BTU/hr 12,000 BTU/hr 2,880,000 BTU/day
gray top and light blue light blue top and yellow top and gray
lower body yellow lower body body

despite its oil
motion without
contaminating the
engine lube oil

other flange


out mixture

pressure
discharge head net positive suction suction head

head
collects allows refrigerant to be prevents liquid

noncondensable subcooled refrigerant from
gases slugging to the
compressor
feedwater flow water level drum pressure

measurement
lower boiler pressure lower water level drain the soot blowers
headers
fouled tubes in shell too little or oo warm overfeeding of
and tube condenser condenser water expansion valve
A dirty condenser Insufficient air flow Low refrigerant charge
Sliding pool Elongated ball or cone Restricted orifice

poppet
Main air ejector Condensation of Counterflow of

with the flow of
tubes

decreases
solenoid valves expansion valves compressor speed

oil
combustion occurs in flames impinge on the combustion gasses

the tubes tube flows on the tubes
Externally finned liner. Wet liner. Integral water-jacket
liner.
Decreasing the air Reducing the injected Increasing the
charge temperature. fuel oil droplet size. compression ratio.
Superheater outlet Steam pressure Steam temperature in

temperature will rise. leaving the drum will the drum will
increase. decrease.
Provides a positive Prevents lubricating oil Protects against the
inlet valves. compressed air airborne solid
supply. particles.
cylinders.
Wire impregnated high Low pressure braided High pressure graphite

temperature packing asbestos packing packing
the valve will trip if the to prevent tripping all of the above
feed temperature from mechanical
drops below 175 vibration, the valve is
degree F interlocked to only on
de-energization of the
solenoid
seawater heater
bundle.
see that no polluted chemically treat the maintain the feed

water must be distiller water temperature at
admitted 65°C
between the feed upstream of the feed at or near the engine
pump and the feed water regulator room operating
check valve platform


stroke
Pre-combustion Turbulence chamber Energy cell

chamber
98.24 RPM 102.65 RPM 123.58 RPM
closely regulate the relieve excessive allow flow in one

amount of flow pressure on the line direction only
218°F 425°F 850°F

the injectors
refrigerant prior to flooding back to the
entering the expansion compressor
valve
turbocharger
plasti-gage feeler gage round solder wire

low pressure cutout king valve thermal expansion

switch valve

7 to 1 7.5 to 1 8 to 1


furnace
atmospheric drain line reserve feed tank drain and inspection
tank
clearances
compressor would run air receiver indicated compressor would
continuously pressure would be require more than the
excessively low normal amount
lubrication
wash with salt and treat it like any burn treat it like frostbite
water
open the auxiliary feed blow down the gage start the standby feed
line glass pump

cooler
271 gpm 426 gpm 136 gpm
59.6 gpm 68.5 gpm 119.2 gpm
charge the system look for traces of oil evacuate the system

heater cooler front
30°- 55° 60°- 80° 100°- 130°
Those purge units Those purge units Those purge units
which discharge very which draw very little which need the least
little refrigerant with electrical power. amount of on-going
the air being removed. maintenance.

superheater
reduce the free increase the free minimize the release
surface effect and surface effect and of explosive gases
increase the reduce the during transport
metacentric height metacentric height
(GM) during transport (GM) during transport

failure
high sunction presure faulty expansion valve low discharge

temperature
Exhaust ports will Duration of air intake Duration of air intake
uncover before the air will increase will decrease
intake ports
2,000 BTU/hr 12,000 BTU/hr 2,880,000 BTU/day
Dirty burner Soot blowers need to All of the above
be operated
gray top and light blue light blue top and yellow top and gray
lower body yellow lower body body
Thrust bearings Radial bearings Needle-bearings

despite its oil
motion without
contaminating the
engine lube oil

other flange
boiler tube failures low stack gas sputtering burners and
temperatures possible loss of fires
reduce backlash in the allow for flexibility allow for axial flexibility
reduction gear between the high- between the first
speed pinion and first reduction gear and
reduction gear second reduction
pinion
decrease suction head increase the amount facilitate water

on the pump of fuel available for removal
use
pressure
prevent air leakage force the feedwater remove the steam

into the feedwater into the boiler from the steam drum
system
collects allows refrigerant prevents compressor
noncondensable subcooling surging
gases
feedwater flow water level drum pressure

measurement
headers
foaming carryover waterside scale
deposits
Observed operational Indicated head Salt water heat
speed has decreased. pressure does not exchangers running
change when hot.
discharge valve is
closed.
1,243 MBHP 1,116 MBHP 621 MBHP
Main air ejector Condensation of Counterflow of

with the flow of
tubes
lowest relative highest absolute highest relative

humidity humidity humidity
line from the other line from the gravity line from the main lube
generator tank oil pump
Begin water washing Dry the boiler by firing Assume that the water
while the brick work is all burners at high stream impinges
still warm rates to evaporate directly on the
moisture rapidly refractory to avoid
tube damage
Electric Compressed air Centrifugal

liner.

increase. decrease.
Provides a positive Prevents lubricating oil Protect against the
inlet valves compressed air supply airborne solid particles
To accommodate the To compensate for To allow for unequal
changing length of the deflection of the hull in expansion between
water drum as it way of the boiler the wrapper and tube
expands or contracts supports. sheets.
with temperature
changes.
Zinc alloy stems Swirling vanes Poppet type design
Wire impregnated high Low pressure braided High pressure graphite

temperature packing asbestos packing packing
Maximum combustion Turbulence in the Maximum cylinder

pressure is reached cylinder causes a firing pressure is not
before TDC. delay in ignition. developed until the
piston passes TDC.
seawater heater
bundle.
identify the vessel's calculate the oil level prepare the deck and
person in-charge currently in each tank receiving areas
between the feed upstream of the at or near the engine

pump and the feed feedwater regulator room operating
cylinder liner oil film

bottom of the ring back of the ring
groove groove
on the exhaust stroke on the compression on the intake stroke
stroke
Precombustion Turbulence chamber Energy cell

chamber
increase fuel economy reduce lube oil increase fuel knock

viscosity
conducting a soap test conducting a blotter checking the drain

spot test inspection tank
218░F 425░F 850░F
decrease the vacuum cause heat to be cause the turbine

in the main condenser transferred too rapidly casing to warp and
bow
refrigerant entering the flooding back to the
evaporator compressor

turbocharger

low pressure cutout king valve thermal expansion

switch valve
the use of long head the use of zinc changing exhaust gas
pipes electrodes direction
7 to 1 7.5 to 1 8 to 1
plugged oil wiper rings low lube oil low lube oil pressure
temperature
reduce the create turbulence increase the heat
accumulation of soot transfer surface area
deposits on the tubes
furnace
tank
clearances
air receiver pressure belts could ship when compressor would
would be excessively starting pump lube oil
low
The shorter the lead, The longer the lead, The shorter the lead,
the higher the the lower the axial the higher the inlet
available discharge velocity. pressure
pressure. requirements.
open the auxiliary feed blowdown the gage start the standby feed
line glass pump
low condensate salting up the boilers contaminating the

temperature distilled tank
28 gpm 19 gpm 7 gpm
101 gpm 162 gpm 202 gpm
59.6 gpm 62.6 gpm 119.2 gpm
charge the system look for traces of oil evacuate the system
Auxiliary exhaust Main steam Auxiliary steam

steam
after TDC and close before TDC and close after TDC and close
after BDC before BDC before BDC
expansion valve condenser refrigerant

superheater
reduce damage to the ensure that the pump reduce corrosion
mud due to salt water suctions remain damage due to the
contamination unplugged and keep acidic nature of zinc
the liquid mud in good bromide
condition
volume swept piston displacement compression stroke
emulsify the oil in the freeze in the king clog the oil trap
condenser valve
Scoop injection valve Main condensate re- First-stage feed water

will open. circulating valve will heater will be
open. bypassed.
increase the boiler add moisture to remove all superheat

efficiency superheated steam from generated steam

be operated
sub-cooled vapor saturated liquid/vapor saturated liquid

mixture
low firing rates prolonged feed water burning diesel fuel
contamination of fuel
oil
to start or stop the to turn the six way as an input signal to
pump motor valve the different follow-up
control
lube oil strainer oil temperature oil temperature leaving
condition during indicated by the the lube oil cooler
cleaning and bearing thermometer
inspection
incomplete decreased cylinder coking and blocking of
combustion and wall temperatures and the fuel nozzles
decreased fuel increased exhaust
consumption gas temperatures
pinion

use
ear mufflers silencers head mufflers
prevent air leakage force the feedwater remove the steam

into the feedwater into the boiler from the steam drum
system
Compressor water Air moist content Leaky compressor air

cooling low cooling
temperature
constant speed speed limited governor cam operated nozzle
governor control valve
feed water flow water level drum pressure

measurement
headers
deposits
comressor and condenser and receiver and
condenser receiver expansion valve

change when hot.
discharge valve is
closed.
magnetic basket metal edge strainer fullers earth filter

strainer
lowest relative highest absolute highest relative
humidity humidity humidity
after you start the fuel only if the settlers are before you open the
oil service pump incapable of heating re-circulating valve
the oil

liner.

increase. decrease.
Absorb the transmitted Absorb the axial thrust To absorb only the
power when radial transmitted through thrust developed by
thrust is developed. the shaft from the the high pressure
propeller. turbine.
with temperature
changes.
Hydraulic Air All of the above

piston passes TDC.
its output breaker and line connection feeder power failure alarm
automatic bus transfer bus
device
identify the vessel's calculate the oil level prepare the deck and
person in-charge currently in each tank receiving areas
between the feed upstream of the at or near the engine

pump and the feed feedwater regulator room operating
side back radial

groove groove
stroke
Precombustion Turbulence chamber Energy cell

chamber
low firing pressures high firing pressures high firing pressures

and high exhaust and low exhaust and high exhaust
temperatures temperatures temperatures
engine horsepower lube oil system specific fuel
pressure consumption
218░F 425░F 850░F

bow
raise the temperature cool the suction vapor raise the refrigerant
of liquid refrigerant returning to the saturation temperature
compressor in the evaporator
spring surge worn valve seats excessively tightened

spring retainers
low pressure cutout thermal expansion king valve

switch valve
7 to 1 7.5 to 1 8 to 1
temperature
low return line dripping atomizers insufficient air

pressure
tank
sensible heat heat of vaporization specific heat
main feed pump re- surface blow valve will throttle will be
circulating line will automatically open to automatically
automatically open lower the level prevented from
opening any further
The shorter the lead, The longer the lead, The shorter the lead,
the higher the the lower the axial the higher the inlet
available discharge velocity. pressure
pressure. requirements.
open the auxiliary feed blowdown the gage start the standby feed
line glass pump
a clogged pump a blockage in the line the hydraulic motor

suction strainer between the pump turning too fast
and hydraulic motor
28 gpm 19 gpm 7 gpm

59.6 gpm 68.5 gpm 119.2 gpm
Valve will close later. Amount of fuel Amount of fuel

injected will be injected will be
increased. decreased.
steam
near the evaporator on the liquid line at the solenoid valve
coil inlet strainer outlet
burner cone orifice plate air cone
they must screen the they must act as their main function is
superheater from the downcomers to ensure to retard combustion
direct radiant heat of proper circulation gas flow for maximum
the burners heat transfer rates
Radial flow Reaction Helical flow
reduce damage to the ensure that the pump reduce corrosion

mud due to salt water suctions remain damage due to the
contamination unplugged and keep acidic nature of zinc
the liquid mud in good bromide
condition
high feed water a low water level in the boiler water

temperature steam drum contamination
emulsify the oil in the freeze in the king clog the oil trap
condenser valve
follow-up gear Electric transmitter Rudder angle limit

switch


be operated
sub-cooled vapor saturated liquid/vapor saturated liquid

mixture
low firing rates prolonged feedwater burning diesel fuel
oil
active only either active or do not need to recover
passive the refrigerant
water steam brick


pinion

use
speed of the impeller pump capacity in gpm height of the DC
heater
prevent air leakage force the feed water remove the steam
into the feed water into the boiler from the steam drum
system
they are designed with they are essentially they are stuffing boxes
extreme tooth angles self priming and which eliminate
procedure a high leakage problem
suction lift
intake and exhaust exhaust and compression and

compression power
lube oil temperature at flow through the sight lube oil strainer
the cooler outlet glass at the bearing magnets

deposits
fuel/air ratio for oil temperature for oil pressure for
efficient combustion proper atomization smokeless operation
change when hot.
discharge valve is
closed.
Simplex filter Metal edge strainer Fuller's earth filter
has the lowest relative cannot give up its will gain no additional
humidity moisture moisture
double reduction triple reduction quadruple reduction
oil service pump incapable of heating recirculating valve
the oil
Compressor After cooler Exhaust diffuser
Friction losses as a Gases or vapors All of the above.

result of improperly released in the liquid
sized pipe. as a result of greater
drops.
Gumming of the tank Immediate failure of Boiling of the water oil
relief valves. components mixture as pressure is
downstream of the reduced.
compressed air
system.
propeller. turbine.
with temperature
changes.

piston passes TDC.
device
if the zinc became if the zinc became less if the zinc have been
brittles at the time of than 15% of its original in use for the last six
inspection size months
first stage feed water boiler water drum economizer discharge
heater outlet
Double - pipe Single - pipe Union - pipe
condenser condenser condenser
groove groove
stroke
the full breaking the maximum 50% over the working

strength of the expected tension of tension of the mooring
mooring line the mooring line line
over over over

bow
plasti-gage feeler gages round solder wire
completely drain the prevent hardened remove floating

boiler in an emergency scale deposits in the impurities from the
situation mud water drum oiler water surface
pressure-control feed water control superheat control

regulator valve system
high pressure turbines turbo generator units variable speed

turbines
7 to 1 7.5 to 1 8 to 1
temperature
mismatch sprayer dripping atomizers insufficient air

plates
auxiliary turbine bleed contaminated drain boiler drain system
system system
pump would relief valve would motor would overheat
eventually overheat continuously cycle
open
main feed pump surface blow valve will throttle will be
recirculating line will automatically open to automatically
opening any further
excessive condensate defective casing worn bearings
recirculation gasket
blow down the gage replace the gage glass start the standby feed
glass pump
a clogged pump a blockage in the line the hydraulic motor

suction strainer between the pump turning too fast
and hydraulic motor
240 gpm 329 gpm 120 gpm
101 gpm 162 gpm 202 gpm


steam
near the evaporator on the liquid line at the solenoid valve
coil inlet strainer outlet
burner cone orifice plate air cone
indicator diagram temperature diagram cycle diagram
high feedwater a low water level in the boiler water

high sunction presure high sunction faulty expansion valve

temperature
Follow-up gear Electric transmitter Rudder angle limit
switch

only recover the liquid repressurize the isolate non leaking

refrigerant from the system with R-12 to components and
system locate the leak evacuate to mandated
levels wherever
possible
must be repaired if the must be repaired if the do not have to and are
annual leak rate is annual leak rate is not required to be
35% of the total 15% of the total repaired
charge above 50 lbs charge
low firing rates prolonged feedwater burning diesel fuel
oil
active only either active or do not need to recover
passive the refrigerant
water steam brick
spoiled food oil contamination water contamination

contamination due to boiler treatment

reduce the possibility minimize sweating of All of the above.

of liquid refrigerant the suction line
from flooding back to
the compressor
guidance of the feed cooling for the internal cooling for the
water towards the cyclone separators superheater tube bank
downcomers as it
enters the water drum
reduce crankshaft end provide uniform increase the strength

thrust loading and wear of of the crank webs
main bearings
heater
exhaust and intake maximum fuel injection cutoff

valves just closing compression pressure
is just being attained

they are designed with they are essentially they are stuffing boxes
extreme tooth angles self priming and which eliminate
procedure a high leakage problem
suction lift

compression power
drains clogging at the air pockets in the escape of odors into

toilets sewer lines the living quarters
change when hot.
discharge valve is
closed.
70% full 80% full 90% full
has the lowest relative cannot give up its will gain no additional
humidity moisture moisture
oil service pump incapable of heating recirculating valve
the oil
Dial type outside Dial type inside Gage block
Compressor Aftercooler Exhaust diffuser
Friction losses as a Gases or vapors All of the above.

result of improperly released in the liquid
sized pipe. as a result of greater
drops.
compressed air
system.
propeller. turbine.
Direction of flow Direction of flow Direction of flow
through the valve should be from below should be from above
depends upon the the seat. the seat.
type of seat design
used in the valve.
Bright appearance. Thin layer of lacquer. Thick oily film.
No special tools are This procedure is An accurate

required as long as done at the factory thermometer and
the solid state circuit with tools not available suction pressure gage
control panels are to a mariner. are essential to this
functioning properly. process.
device
if the zinc became if the zinc became less if the zinc have been
brittles at the time of than 15% of its original in use for the last six
inspection size months
first stage feedwater boiler water drum economizer discharge
heater outlet
provide adequate assure a positive flow prevent flashing in the
cooling water to the air through the main feed main feed pump
ejector inter and after pump
condensers
excessive dirt beneath faulty nozzle spray all of the above
the piston crown that
reduces heat transfer.
check your exhaust adjust cooling water increase lube oil flow
temperature
the full breaking the maximum 50% over the working
strength of the expected tension of tension of the mooring
mooring line the mooring line line
over over over
overheating without failure to start a run away without

smoking load

turbocharger

situation mud water drum oiler water surface
pressure-control feedwater control superheat control

high pressure turbines turbogenerator units variable speed

turbines
diffusing exhaust increasing the exhaust reducing the exhaust
vibrations through gas velocity gas velocity
activated carbon
baffles
high cooling water air in the system a shortage of
temperature refrigerant
valve guides valve seals all of the above

increase the rate of reduce accumulations direct the flow of
heat transfer of carbon deposits gases
mismatch sprayer dripping atomizers insufficient air

plates
auxiliary turbine drain contaminated drain boiler drain system
system system
pump would relief valve would motor would overheat
eventually overheat continuously cycle
open
main feed pump surface blow valve will throttle will be
recirculating line will automatically open to automatically
opening any further
excessive condensate defective casing worn bearings
recirculation gasket
blowdown the gage replace the gage glass start the standby feed
glass pump
low compression in high exhaust poor fuel penetration

the cylinder temperature
240 gpm 329 gpm 120 gpm

high pressure unit and high and low pressure high pressure unit and
then flows through a units simultaneously then cross-flows to the
crossover to the low condenser
pressure unit

condenser receiver evaporator
Thermostatically Thermostatically Heating the starting

controlled electric controlled electric oil battery.
water jacket heater. sump heater.
honing makes it easier water seals are not heat transfer from the
to maintain the desired required liner to the engine
oil film block is not a critical
factor
high feedwater a low water level in the boiler water
corrosion of system improper temperature all of the above

piping regulation
Follow-up gear Electric transmitter Rudder angle limit

switch
duration of injection quantity of fuel quantity of fuel

will always be reduced injected will always be injected tends to be
decreased increased
only recover the liquid repressurize the isolate non leaking

refrigerant from the system with R-12 to components and
system locate the leak evacuate to mandated
levels wherever
possible
must be repaired if the must be repaired if the do not have to and are
annual leak rate is annual leak rate is not required to be
35% of the total 15% of the total repaired
charge above 50 lbs charge
seal refractory joints expand at a different increase the furnace
thereby improving its rate and result in efficiency because of
function damaged refractory reduced firebox
turbulence
facilitate draining of adjust the speed of provide for easy
the cylinder the ,pump suction
water steam brick

create a strong siphon provide a cushion of provide a seal against

effect water to reduce the sewer gas rising into
effects of water the compartment
hammer
reduce the possibility minimize sweating of All of the above.
the compressor
guidance of the cooling for the internal cooling for the

feedwater towards the cyclone separators superheater tube bank
downcomers as it

main bearings
heater
exhaust and intake maximum fuel injection cutoff

valves just closing compression pressure
is just being attained
The operating water There is a mixture of none of the above

tank is full of water seawater in the
operating water line
centerline of the pump centerline of the pump liquid levels of the
and the suction liquid and the level of the suction and discharge
level when the source discharge liquid
of liquid is above the
pump

compression power
drains clogging at the air pockets in the escape of odors into

toilets sewer lines the living quarters
change when hot.
discharge valve is
closed.
70% full 80% full 90% full
equal to the total heat higher than the wet lower than the dry bulb
of air bulb temperature temperature
critical state sensible contact saturated condition
Outside micrometer Strain gage Gage block
Compressor Aftercooler Exhaust diffuser
The average furnace The slagged sections Cracks will begin to

temperature will will eventually peel off occur in the furnace
increase. the surface of the wall. floor.
compressed air
system.
It increases the It increases the Temperature and
corrosive effect with corrosive effect with pressure have no
increased pressure lowered pressure and effect on the corrosive
and decreases its increases its corrosive effect of dissolved
corrosive effect with effect with increased oxygen.
increased temperature.
temperature.
Direction of flow Direction of flow Direction of flow

through the valve should be from below should be from above
depends upon the the seat. the seat.
type of seat design
used in the valve.
External mechanical Double mechanical Rubber bellows

seal seal mechanical seal
No special tools are This procedure is An accurate

required as long as done at the factory thermometer and
the solid state circuit with tools not available suction pressure gage
control panels are to a mariner. are essential to this
functioning properly. process.
The feed rate should The brine overflow The brine section
be reduced and the weir should be raised should be drained
brine discharge valve to allow greater down a minimum of 6
opened slightly. outflow. inches below the
seawater heater
bundle.
cover the bottom of cover the top ball in be kept at the top of
the pump shaft the bearing housing the oil reservoir
first stage feedwater boiler water drum economizer discharge

heater outlet
condensers
temperature
cetane number of 45 octane number of 55 octane number of 45
knocking under hunting or surging over speeding and

maximum load under light load running away
sulfates phosphates excess oxygen
scavenging agents
over over over

smoking load
result in extreme cause damage to the result in the system
damage to the pump pump if not continually high side pressure to
drained from the pump substantially drop off
casing
pressure increase in dribbling injector low fuel viscosity

the air manifold
prevent sludge from remove floating remove settled solids

forming in the steam impurities from the from the water drum
drum boiler water surface
pressure-control feedwater control superheat control
high pressure turbines turbogenerator units variable speed

turbines
activated carbon
baffles
high cooling water air in the system a shortage of
temperature refrigerant

injectors the heat of increasing jacket

compression water temperatures
auxiliary turbine drain contaminated drain boiler drain system
system system
worn wearing rings a bent shaft reversed pump
coupling
excessively low normal amount of
lubrication
a plugged water seal salt water worn wearing rings
line contamination of the
condensate
blowdown the gage replace the gage glass start the standby feed
glass pump

260 gpm 130 gpm 521 gpm

39.7 gpm 59.5 gpm 79.4 gpm
discharge volutes wearing rings pump suction
pressure unit

condenser receiver evaporator
Gagging a safety After the valve is set All of the above.

valve by means of a and adjusted, the
set screw through the tolerance in popping
cap when gags are and reseating
unavailable is pressures shall not
acceptable only when vary more than plus or
conducting a minus 1 1/2%.
hydrostatic test.
fuel oil supply fuel oil return pressure steam atomization

Starting the system all of these none of the above

with open valves and
empty pipes
factor
crankcase engine foundation connecting rod
corrosion of system improper temperature all of the above
piping regulation
Stopping of the fuel oil Closing of the master All of the above.
service pump fuel oil cutoff

decreased increased
draining the system pumping all refrigerant exhausting it to the

through the purge to the receiver atmosphere
valve connection
prevent flashing in the reduce refrigerant reduce compressor
liquid line volume in the system discharge line loading
excessive cooling of shrinking of the fracturing of the

the brickwork brickwork anchor bolts
air flow and circulation refrigeration removing heat from a
specific area
connecting rod main bearings support bearings
bearings

create a strong siphon provide a cushion of provide a seal against

effect water to reduce the sewer gas rising into
effects of water the compartment
hammer
reduce the possibility minimizing sweating of all of the above
the compressor
guidance of the cooling for the internal cooling for the

feedwater towards the cyclone separators superheater tube bank
downcomers as it

main bearings
speed of the impeller pump capacity in gpm impeller ratio of the
pump
exhaust and intake maximum fuel injection occurring

valves just closing compression pressure at that point and
is just being attained combustion begins
The operating water There is a mixture of none of the above

tank is full of water seawater in the
operating water line
centerline of the pump centerline of the pump liquid levels of the
and the suction liquid and the level of the suction and discharge
level when the source discharge liquid
of liquid is above the
pump
hydroxyl ions ammonia nitrogen
lube oil temperature at sight flow glass in the lube oil return flow
the cooler outlet bearing oil supply line valve
escape of odors air pockets drain noises
thoroughly be very inaccurate be satisfactory if a

contaminate the feed small amount of oil is
water floating on the surface
stern tube and tail line shaft and stern thrust shaft and stern
shaft tube shaft tube shaft
32.5 ft. 28 ft. 31.6 ft.
Pressure Continuity Preset electric timing

sensor
equal to the total heat higher than the wet lower than the dry bulb
of air bulb temperature temperature
exhaust gas fuel flow rate meter exhaust gas analyzer

pyrometer
raise the nozzle valve energize the gland open the turbine
lifting beam seal regulator exhaust valve
Outside micrometer Strain gage Gage block
The rudder angle The synchronous A rudder angle limit

indicator electric transmitter switch
Gumming of the tank Decreased Boiling of the water oil

relief valves. compressor discharge mixture as pressure is
pressure. reduced.
and decreases its increases its corrosive effect of disolved
temperature.
Engine shaft, thrust Propeller shaft, thrust Propeller shaft, thrust

shoes, thrust collar, shoes, thrust bearing collar, thrust shoes,
and thrust bearing housing, and thrust and thrust bearing
housing collar housing
External mechanical Double mechanical Rubber bellows

seal seal mechanical seal
Combustion, Circulation, carryover, Combustion,

circulation, carryover combustion carryover, circulation
seawater heater
bundle.
cover the bottom of cover the top ball in be kept at the top of
the pump shaft the bearing housing the oil reservoir
superheater outlet DC heater outlet main turbine is

temperature is too temperature is too operating at half
high high power

condensers
temperature
angled honing cross hatch honing doubled honing
knocking under hunting or surging overspeeding and

scavenging agents

smoking load
result in extreme cause damage to the result in the system
damage to the pump pump if not continually high side pressure to
drained from the pump substantially drop off
casing

the air manifold
piston rings piston skirts cylinder liners

situation water drum oiler water surface
have adequate terminate above the not penetrate the

insulation in any deepest load waterline engine room casing
berthing space
automatically supplied equipped with cycled on and off in
with more fuel on standard variable response to steam
demand capacity atomizers demand

activated carbon
baffles
60 hours 70 hours none of the above


excessive bearing end plugged oil control engine overload
play rings
worn wearing rings a bent shaft reversed pump
coupling
excessively low normal amount of
lubrication
a plugged water seal salt water worn wearing rings
line contamination of the
condensate
keel cooler clogged overflowing expansion excessively high sea
with the marine growth tank water velocity in the
cooler
260 gpm 130 gpm 521 gpm
39.7 gpm 59.5 gpm 79.4 gpm

pressure unit

liquid only vapor only should never be used
with low pressure
systems
hydrostatic test.

Starting the system all of these none of the above

with open valves and
empty pipes
factor
it increases the it decreases the the flame
volume and volatility of the fuel temperatures are
temperature of the lower
furnace gas leaving
the stack
an open LP bleed an open gland exhaust All of the above are
steam valve valve correct

decreased increased
draining the system pumping all refrigerant exhausting it to the

through the purge to the receiver atmosphere
valve connection
prevent flashing in the reduce refrigerant reduce compressor
liquid line volume in the system discharge line loading

leaky liquid line dirty or ice evaporator lack of condenser
solenoid valve

bearings
retain the lube oil as provide drain/return be provided with only

long as possible lines that are no a perfectly horizontal
before it recirculates greater than 24 inches bottom
through the system from the pump suction
between the inner and inside of the boiler in the furnace gas
outer boiler casings inner casing passages
increase the main feed increase the main feed maintain the by-pass
pump discharge pump discharge pressure return
pressure to above the pressure to above the
superheater outlet steam drum pressure
pressure
guides the feed water is located well above is drilled with holes to
toward the downcomer the normal steam provide even
tubes drum water level to distribution of boiler
assist in deaeration of feed water chemicals
feed water
prevent the feed pump have a positive feed prevent steam and
becoming vapor water flow thorough water drum losses
bound the economizer should an economizer
casualty occur

pump


Intake Starting Relief
discharge liquid level suction liquid level and suction submergence

and the pump the pump centerline level and the pump
centerline discharge
lube oil temperature at sight flow glass in the lube oil strainer
the cooler outlet bearing oil supply line magnets
escape of odors air pockets drain noises

Blue Red Green
0.3125 0.374 0.4375
Presssure Continuity Preset electric timing

sensor
fitting depressors applying reduced all of the above

which hold the suction voltage to the motor
valve plates open

pyrometer
Stop the unit and Check the bearing for Check for proper
replace the bearing. proper lubrication. water circulation to the
lube oil coolers.
The rudder angle The synchronous A rudder angle limit

Rubbing of blades Uneven casing All of the above

heating
and decreases its increases its corrosive effect of disolved
temperature.

Diesel fuel Lube oil Gasoline
Rotary Screw Centrifugal

seawater heater
bundle.
To prevent the water To keep pressure at a To protect the Thermal

coil from freezing minimum Expansion Valve
superheater outlet DC heater outlet the main turbine is

temperatures are too temperature is too operating at full power
high high

lower equal directly proportional

stroke
knocking under hunting or surging overspeeding and

scavenging agents
overheat without operate with reduced run away without load

smoking power or stop
parallel to each other parallel to each other at an angle to each

and to the shaft but at a right angle to other and to the shaft
the shaft
the air manifold

berthing space
increasing the the use of long head the use of zinc

frequency of gas pipes electrodes
vibration
water level in the DC the temperature and rate of evaporation in
heater reservoir quantity of the the DC heater
condensate flow to the
DC heater
using oil having an intercooler or carrying the oil level
excessive viscosity aftercooler leaks higher than normal
blow to shore drain to a drip pan blank the line

play rings
sealed by the fluid under pressure and sealed by the seal
being pumped and no fluid will tend to leak cage or pump lantern
leakage will occur into the pump ring
air receiver pressure circuit breaker may compressor would

would be excessively open on starting pump lube oil
low
Escape through Escape by way of a Use fire room elevator
another compartment fire room ladder to the to an upper deck.
on a lower level. outer deck.
tripped circuit breaker control leak defective pop valve
leaking discharge leaking suction valves liquid refrigerant

valves flooding back from the
cooling coil
403 gpm 434 gpm 108 gpm
259 gpm 605 gpm 130 gpm
9 gpm 36 gpm 18 gpm

cavitation excess discharge excessive net positive
pressure suction head
2:1 3:1 4:1
compression pressure scavenge air pressure exhaust manifold

pressure
liquid only vapor only should never be used
with low pressure
systems
hydrostatic test.

they can only be used they eliminate the they are connected to
with one engine at a need for controllable the engine with a
time pitch propellers flexible coupling to
compensate for
misalignment
condenser air extractor Valves

furnace gas leaving
the stack
excessive gland a leaking astern All of the above are
sealing steam guardian valve correct.
the liquid valve is open a low refrigerant not enough cooling

too much charge in the system water flow to the
condenser
all of these auxiliary feed chemical feed
condenser expansion valve evaporator

insufficient superheat suction pressure too excessive refrigerant
low returning to the
compressor
bearings
retain the lube oil as provide drain/return be provided with only

long as possible lines that are no a perfectly horizontal
before it recirculates greater than 24 inches bottom
through the system from the pump suction
double the liquid reduce hydraulic end provide the effect of

velocity through the thrust multi-staging
pump when compared
to a single volute
guides the feedwater is located well above is drilled with holes to

assist in deaeration of feedwater chemicals
feedwater
prevent the feed pump have a positive feed prevent steam and
becoming vapor water flow thorough water drum losses
bound the economizer should an economizer
casualty occur

pump

less blow-by as the pin to keep the ring ends to promote more even
seals the end gap from catching in the ring wear
scavenging ports

patch refractory with properly secure avoid rapid
plastic chrome ore refractory with anchor temperature changes
bolts and follow
recommended
operating procedures
torque limiting device hydraulic lock between hydraulic fluid
controlled by engine driving and driven circulated between
shaft speed members driving and driven
members
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0.3125 0.374 0.4375
Presssure Continuity Preset electric timing

sensor
fitting depressors step unloading the all of the above

which hold the suction cylinders in a multi-
valve plates on their cylinder machine
seats
pyrometer
pressurizing the power opening the exhaust pressurizing the power

piston to raise the dump valve piston to lower the
nozzle lifting beam nozzle lifting beam
lube oil coolers.
The rudder angle The synchronous A ruder angle limit

Deep ridges Corrugations All of the above

heating
It is fully automatic in It allows for the Each of the above is
operation. removal and correct.
reinstallation of all
parts without
dismantling the shafts.


a pressure drop below normal steam low distillate

through the loop seal supply pressure conductivity
To prevent the water To keep pressure at a To protect the Thermal

coil from freezing minimum Expansion Valve
superheater outlet DC heater outlet the main turbine is

temperatures are too temperature is too operating at full power
high high

stroke

provide a place for air provide a place for all of the above
to separate out of the contaminants to settle
fluid out
steam supply line to a drain line from a high vacuum drag line from
feedwater heater point in the main the atmospheric drain
loop condenser

parallel to each other parallel to each other at an angle to each

and to the shaft but at a right angle to other and to the shaft
the shaft
receiver gaseous refrigerant expansion valve


berthing space

vibration
DC heater
using oil having an intercooler or carrying the oil level
excessive viscosity aftercooler leaks higher than normal
use of the magnetic the change of direction batch centrifuging the

strainers in the lube oil and settling action lube oil at least once a
service pump within the lube oil week
discharge piping coolers
carburetor exhaust ports injector nozzles

play rings
sealed by the fluid under pressure and sealed by the seal
being pumped and no fluid will tend to leak cage or pump lantern
leakage will occur into the pump ring
air receiver pressure circuit breaker may compressor would

low
Escape through Escape by way of a Use fireroom elevator
another compartment fireroom ladder to the to an upper deck.
tripped circuit breaker control line leak defective pop valve
leaking discharge leaking suction valves liquid refrigerant

valves flooding back from the
cooling coil
403 gpm 434 gpm 108 gpm
259 gpm 605 gpm 130 gpm
9 gpm 36 gpm 18 gpm

2:01 3:01 4:01

pressure
the portion of liquid exposure to the high exposure to the high
refrigerant which does ambient temperature ambient temperature
not flash within the coil of the cooled space
Annealed copper Nickel copper All of the above
nickel
using wear rings with using one dowel pin using an extended lip
a larger than normal pressed into the side formed on one half of
outside diameter and of the ring, then fitting the ring and using the
having the casing the pin into a hole upper casing half to
'crush' them in place drilled into the side of trap the lip when the
the casing ring grove casing is reassembled
compensate for
misalignment
3.5 inches 4.5 inches 5.5 inches

furnace gas leaving
the stack
excessive gland a leaking astern All of the above are
sealing steam guardian valve correct.
energized the flame shut off the burner prevent burner
scanner circuit when when the cutoff operation in the event
high boiler pressure is pressure is reached of low boiler water
reached level
start a second pump after starting the after starting the
and place it on line, second pump open second pump secure
close the discharge the casing vent valve the first pump and do
valve on the original of the first pump, then nothing else with the
pump and watch for a secure the first pump salt water service
rise in the discharge system
pressure
close the air cock preheat the diesel oil tighten the steam stop
once fires are lit to assist atomization to prevent steam
leakage
condenser expansion valve evaporator
water level in the pressure in the steam feedwater flow to

steam drum drum steam drum
insufficient superheat suction pressure too excessive refrigerant
low returning to the
compressor
I and III II and III Iiand IV
Turbine exhaust Pump suction Pump discharge
double the liquid reduce hydraulic end provide the effect of

velocity through the thrust multi-staging
pump when compared
to a single volute
guides the feedwater is located well above is drilled with holes to

assist in deaeration of feedwater chemicals
feedwater
prevent slag direct force draft air prevent flame
accumulation on the into the space impingement in the
corbels between the inner and generating tube bank
outer castings to
maintain a pressure
seal
6 inches 7 inches 8 inches
14.7 psig 1 to 2 psig 4 inches Hg vacuum

scavenging ports
distance the suction force necessary to amount in inches of
liquid level is below overcome frictional mercury the total
the center line of the losses in the pump suction head is below
pump and piping atmospheric pressure
rapid rise and flame out and inlet over-speed and

temperature inversion temperature stall overload stall

bolts and follow
recommended
top dead center piston displacement piston swept
5.0 kg/mm 10 kg/mm 15.0 kg/mm
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fitting depressors applying reduced all of the above

which hold the suction voltage to the motor
valve plates open
In most cases it is No interconnection None of the above are

desirable and cost may be made between correct.
effective for propulsion the crankcase
engines to share a ventilation pipes or oil
common crankcase drain pipes.
ventilation and
monitoring system.
critical state sensible contact equilibrium contact
lube oil coolers.
Deep ridges Corrugations All of the above

heating
It is fully automatic in It allows for the Each of the above is
operation. removal and correct.
reinstallation of all
parts without
dismantling the shafts.

Centrifugal pump High pitch rotary vane Eductor pump

pump
The largest outside The smallest inside The smallest outside

diameter ring without diameter ring without diameter ring without
loss of oil. loss of oil. loss of oil.
a pressure drop low first stage vacuum low distillate
through the loop seal conductivity
Evaporator vacuum is The amount of Feedwater flow from

increased. available flash steam the feedwater heater
is decreased. is increased.


stroke
temperature of the flue soot content of the flue specific weight of the
gases gases flue gases
dew point temperature primary air dry bulb room

steam supply line to a drain line from a high vacuum drag line from
feedwater heater point in the main the atmospheric drain
loop condenser

receiver gaseous refrigerant expansion valve
damage to the constant running of flooding of the receiver

condenser the compressor
be equipped with a have adequate not penetrate the
water-cooled muffler insulation in any engine room casing
berthing space
automatically cycling responding to the regulating the fuel oil
the burner on and off boiler high and low service pump
water level limit discharge pressure
switches
vibration
DC heater
pistons to stop in mid- pump to operate cushioning valves to
stroke sluggishly wear

will allow smaller will boil at low small amount of

pipings temperature refrigerant will absorb
large amount of heat
close the discharge tighten the packing reprime the pump
air receiver pressure belts could slip when compressor would

low
Escape through Escape by way of a Use fireroom elevator
another compartment fireroom ladder to the to an upper deck.
tripped circuit breaker control line leak defective pop valve
the compressor liquid refrigerant the compressor short

running continuously returning to the cycling on the high
compressor pressure cutout
151 gpm 193 gpm 221 gpm

22.0 gpm 24.0 gpm 48.0 gpm
shaft packing gland wearing rings pump suction
2:01 3:01 4:01

pressure
the portion of liquid exposure to the high exposure to the high
refrigerant which does ambient temperature ambient temperature
not flash within the coil of the cooled space
nickel
using wear rings with using one dowel pin using an extended lip
a larger than normal pressed into the side formed on one half of
outside diameter and of the ring, then fitting the ring and using the
having the casing the pin into a hole upper casing half to
'crush' them in place drilled into the side of trap the lip when the
the casing ring grove casing is reassembled
compensate for
misalignment
3.5 inches 4.5 inches 5.5 inches
leaky valve solenoid valve not too much oil in the

functioning properly system
be removed by the cause sweating and freeze in the
liquid line strainers frost on the evaporator expansion valve
coils
reached level
start a second pump after starting the after starting the
and place it on line, second pump open second pump secure
close the discharge the casing vent valve the first pump and do
valve on the original of the first pump, then nothing else with the
pump and watch for a secure the first pump salt water service
rise in the discharge system
pressure
leakage
evaporator is cold and low side and high side low side pressure and
empty of refrigerant pressures are equal thermal element
pressure equalize
water level in the pressure in the steam feedwater flow to
too much oil in system overflowing low cooling water
temperature
reversing latch sliding camshaft distributor type
a false high reading the minimum value the absence of

possibly permitting the display along the mercury in the system
entry of air into the provided scales
system
steam demand is too water level is feed water flow is low

high abnormally low
lead cathodes copper baffle plates zinc plates
reduce the amount of transmit heat from the damp out fluctuations
lube oil burned in the piston to the cylinder of the piston side
combustion chamber liner thrust
6 inches 7 inches 8 inches
14.7 psig 1 to 2 psig 4 inches Hg vacuum

scavenging ports
distance the suction force necessary to amount in inches of
liquid level is below overcome frictional mercury the total
the center line of the losses in the pump suction head is below
pump and piping atmospheric pressure
rapid rise and flame out and inlet over-speed and

temperature inversion temperature stall overload stall

bolts and follow
recommended
top dead center piston displacement piston swept
10.0 kg/cm 12.5 kg/cm 15.0 kg/cm
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to improvecooling fluid to improve heat to increase circulatuon

evaporation extraction speed
Single reduction, Single reduction, Double reduction,
single input double input double input,
articulated
fitting depressors step unloading the all of the above
which hold the suction cylinders in a multi-
valve plates on their cylinder machine
seats
ventilation and
monitoring system.
Pump suction valve Turbine steam supply Turbine exhaust valve

valve
critical state sensible contact equilibrium contact
Increased oil operating Sticking piston rings. All of the above

temperatures.
Mcleod gage Particulate test Moisture indicator
Carbon will plug the The jacket water The lube oil viscosity
water cooled exhaust temperature will rise. will increase.
manifolds.
Cavitation in the Opened vent in the Restricted water
cooling water pump. cooling system. passages in the
engine.
Remove the power Chill the bulb in ice Place the sensing bulb
head from the unit, water while observing in ice water and then
heat the bulb with a the compressor for an warm by hand.
torch while using a increase in suction Observe flood-through
scale to measure the pressure. and temperature
distance the change at the suction
diaphragm has line.
moved.

Carbon deposits on Dark streaks in the Dazzling white
the register doors. burner flame. incandescent burner
flame.
Centrifugal pump High pitch rotary vane Eductor pump
pump

a pressure drop low first stage vacuum low distillate
through the loop seal conductivity
Evaporator vacuum is The amount of Feedwater flow from

increased. available flash steam the feedwater heater
is decreased. is increased.
insufficient low lube oil viscosity high lube oil pressure

compression
180 degrees 240 degrees 360 degrees
hunting compensation sensitivity
dew point temperature primary air dry bulb room

Reduction in the Lowering the steam Raising the feed water
forced draft fan speed. drum water level. temperature.
oxygen corrosion of the pistons to seize blue smoke

the fuel lines
engage the jacking secure the lube oil decrease control air
gear pump pressure
anti-foaming additive variable stroke pumps port-controller pumps
damage to the constant running of flooding of the receiver

condenser the compressor
be arranged to prevent have adequate not penetrate the

entry of boarding seas insulation in any engine room casing
berthing space
switches
crush pitch thrust
through the purge unit through a leaking through the

rupture disk compressor shaft seal
pistons to stop in mid- pump to operate cushioning valves to

stroke sluggishly wear

increased exhaust excessive cylinder air early fuel injection

system back pressure turbulence timing
close the discharge tighten the packing reprime the pump
air receiver pressure belts could slip when compressor would

low
Throttling of the liquid A bypass or re- A bypass or re-
discharge valve. circulating line led circulating line led
back to the pump back to the source of
impeller eye or suction supply.
suction.
tightening the belts loosening the belts installing wider belts
the compressor liquid refrigerant the compressor short

running continuously returning to the cycling on the high
compressor pressure cutout
151 gpm 193 gpm 221 gpm

high pressure end of low pressure end of high pressure end of

the low pressure the high pressure the high pressure
exhaust temperatures cooling water lube oil consumption
temperatures
compressor discharge amount of refrigerant temperature of the

pressure in the system refrigerant after
expansion
nickel
carbon copper and carbon bronze
gravity tanks and main gravity tanks and lube lube oil pump ang
unit oil pump gravity tanks
prevent wire drawing prevent valve provide sufficient

of the disc and seat pounding blowdown
high feed water low water level large sprayer plates

temperature
be removed by the cause sweating and freeze in the
liquid line strainers frost on the evaporator expansion valve
coils
reached level
reduce scale formation eliminate waterside constantly decrease
cleaning alkalinity
leakage
evaporator is cold and low side and high side low side pressure and
empty of refrigerant pressures are equal thermal element
pressure equalize
water level in the pressure in the steam feed water flow to
too much oil in system overflowing low cooling water
temperature
jerk pump injection variable stroke pumps constant stroke pump
200 gpm 300 gpm 500 gpm
steam demand is too water level is feedwater flow is low

high abnormally low
7 inches 6 X 4 inches 6 inches
4 to 7 psig 0 to 1 psig 25 inches of hg

vacuum
relative humidity specific humidity total humidity
Roots-type blower air centrifugal air multistage

pump compressor reciprocating air
compressor
dissolved oxygen and phosphates and chromates and
hydroxyl ions chromates hydrazines
expansion joints sliding feet spring supported pipe

hangers
a clear stack white smoke all of the above
Low carbon forming High film strength High noncorrosive

tendencies qualities
to prevent of the to prevent water to maintain radial

casing and impeller leakage to the alignment between the
atmosphere pump impeller and
casing
articulated
hydraulic ram sight glass will show ram relief valves will
movement will over bubbles lift
speed
ventilation and
monitoring system.

valve
white against a black white against a dull bright red against a

background red background white background

temperatures.
Mcleod gage Particulate test Moisture indicator
manifolds.
engine.
Remove the power Chill the bulb in ice Place the sensing bulb
head from the unit, water while observing in ice water and then
heat the bulb with a the compressor for an warm by hand.
torch while using a increase in suction Observe flood-through
scale to measure the pressure. and temperature
distance the change at the suction
diaphragm has line.
moved.

flame.
Cork low pressure fluid flow High pressure
through the pipeline

have to be reset restart automatically trip via the overload
before restarting because it utilizes an relay
LVR controller
evaporator vacuum is the amount of feedwater flow from

substantially increased available flash stream the feedwater heater
is decreased is increased

compression
hunting compensation sensitivity

control inlet air volume maintain relative restore conditioned air
humidity at 15% temperature to a
comfortable level
Reduction in the Lowering the steam Raising the feedwater

the fuel lines
gear pump pressure
water level to rise gage glass to overheat gage glass to be

slowly in the glass and break blown empty
shaft journals bearing surfaces non-sparking tools
forming in the steam impurities form the from the water drum
berthing space
switches
crush pitch thrust
through the purge unit through a leaking through the

rupture disk compressor shaft seal
jamming a valve in the low pressure fluid flow a scored valve stem
closed position through the pipeline

dampers
fuel viscosity for better carbon accumulation fuel detonation in the

atomization on the nozzles cylinders
increased exhaust early fuel injection low scavenge air
system back pressure timing temperature
excessive suction pump packing gland worn wearing rings

head pressure misalignment
left under a vacuum completely drained of pressurized to

water approximately 5 psig
with nitrogen, 99.5%
pure by volume
Throttling of the liquid A bypass or A bypass or
discharge valve. recirculating line led recirculating line led
suction.
tightening the belts loosening the belts installing wider belts
Foaming of the Air bearing introduced Worn piston rings

crankcase oil to the system
156 gpm 312 gpm 625 gpm
22.0 gpm 24.0 gpm 48.0 gpm


temperatures

expansion
every time the boiler is with a stop watch to by slowly lowering the
being secured for an verify shutdown times boiler water level
extended lay up period
carbon copper and carbon bronze
reduce friction overcome inertia ignite the fuel

high feedwater low water level large sprayer plates

temperature
a combination of entirely constant entirely constant
constant temperature pressure volume
and constant pressure
Scoop injection valve Condensate First-stage feedwater

will open. recirculating valve will heater will be
open. bypassed.

cleaning alkalinity
blow down the mud open the surface blow thoroughly purge the
drum valve furnace
low pressure vapor high pressure vapor low pressure liquid
Double pressure type Scoop type Thermal type
affect fuel oil metering affect engine disappear due to fuel

performance at low oil abrasion
speed only
jerk pump injection variable stroke pumps constant stroke pump
automatically supplied equipped with equipped with fuel

with more fuel on standard variable nozzles having
demand capacity atomizers variable orifices
200 gpm 300 gpm 500 gpm
steam demand is too water level is feedwater flow is low

high abnormally low
7 inches 6 X 4 inches 6 inches
4 to 7 psig 0 to 1 psig 25 inches of hg

vacuum
relative humidity specific humidity total humidity

compressor
of forced draft fan between the highest between fuel oil
speed to feed water and lowest oil pressure and
flow pressure at which the atomizing steam
burner will remain lit pressure at a given
firing rate
hangers
10.0 kg/cm 12.5 kg/cm 15.0 kg/cm

to prevent of the to prevent water to maintain radial

casing and impeller leakage to the alignment between the
atmosphere pump impeller and
casing
articulated
movement will bubbles lift
overspeed
simultaneously
valve


temperatures.
Deflector ring and Spring bearings Oiler rings

drain
manifolds.
engine.
Excessive centrifugal Excessive speed Excessive speed
force causes spring causes an oil pump to causes an increase in
loaded flyballs to develop sufficient lube oil control
actuate a control lever. pressure to open a temperature which
spring loaded relay actuates a solenoid oil
valve which tends to dump valve.
close the steam
control valve.
A flat film of oil can A wedge shaped film A wedge shaped film
carry heavier loads of oil absorbs less of oil is more readily
than a wedge shaped heat than a flat oil film. formed and
oil film. maintained than a flat
oil film.
flame.
Sheet asbestos Neoprene Soft copper
Ammonia Methyl Chloride All of the above.

LVR controller
The amount of heated Fewer More seawater is

feedwater discharged noncondensable allowed to pass
from the feedwater gases are created by through the first stage
heater aftercondenser the flow of colder overflow weir.
is increased. seawater.
total relieving capacity steam generating blow down pressure of

of the boiler safety capacity of the boiler the boiler
valves
fuel pump only wedge only injector cam and the
wedge
compression
0.238 0.0238 0.0226
control inlet air volume maintain relative restore conditioned air

humidity at 15% temperature to a
comfortable level
Reduction in the Lowering the steam Raising the feedwater

the fuel lines
gear pump pressure

cylinder liners bearing journals saltwater piping
pump shaft and floating ring and pump floating ring and
horizontal ports shaft cylinder body

berthing space
superheated feed water condensate
crush pitch thrust
72°F 110°F 135°F
jamming a valve in the low pressure fluid flow a scored valve stem
closed position through the pipeline

dampers


excessive suction pump packing gland worn wearing rings

head pressure misalignment
pure by volume
Throttling of the liquid A bypass or A bypass or
discharge valve. recirculating line led recirculating line led
suction.
tightening the loosening the installing the
Foaming of the Air bearing introduced Worn piston rings

crankcase oil to the system
156 gpm 312 gpm 625 gpm

temperatures

expansion
increase blade reduce tip leakage maintain radial

strength and rigidity clearances

high feedwater low water level large sprayer plates

temperature
Scoop injection valve Condensate First-stage feedwater

will open. recirculating valve will heater will be
open. bypassed.

cleaning alkalinity
blowdown the mud open the surface blow thoroughly purge the
drum valve furnace
low pressure vapor high pressure vapor low pressure liquid
advanced fuel ignition increased fuel reduced engine power

economy
speed only
directly increase the convert the potential separate air from the
velocity of the liquid energy of the liquid to liquid being pumped
being pumped kinetic energy
6.9 gpm 208.3 gpm 416.7 gpm

pressure regulator fuel rack plunger
alkalinity will increase acidity will increase all of the above
lowest practical chest highest practical chest highest practical chest

pressure and the pressure and the pressure and the
maximum number of minimum number of maximum number of
nozzles possible to nozzles required to nozzles possible to
maintain the desired maintain the desired maintain the desired
speed speed speed
vacuum formed as the weight of the armature spring force

refrigerant flows
through the valve
4 to 7 psig 11 to 12 psig 0 psia
Propulsive efficiency Pitch True slip

compressor
provide higher quality provide a flow of allow the use of
steam for the cooling steam through superheated steam in
turbogenerators the control the turbogenerator
desuperheater without pressurizing
the larger main steam
line

hangers

Absorb all impeller Prevent water leakage Prevent wear of the

shaft and thrust pump casing and
impeller
single reduction, single reduction, double reduction,

articulated
hydraulic rams will sight glass will show ram relief valves will
overspeed bubbles lift
check for an exhaust check the cooling notify the bridge and
leak water temperature ask to shut the engine
down
king valve suction valve expansion valve

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Deflector ring and Spring bearings Oiler rings

drain
reducing the quality of using excessive fuel reducing the

fuel injected booster pump compression ratio in
pressure the cylinder
Excessive piston ring Excessively high lube Excessively low lube

loaded flyballs to develop sufficient lube oil control
close the steam
control valve.
oil film.
Compressor cutting Compressor cutting in A drop in the
out temperature of the
cooling coils
Programming control Limit control system All of the above
system
Ammonia Methyl Chloride All of the above.

LVR controller
The amount of heated Fewer More seawater is

feedwater discharged noncondensable allowed to pass
from the feedwater gases are created by through the first stage
heater aftercondenser the flow of colder overflow weir.
is increased. seawater.
total relieving capacity steam generating blowdown pressure of

valves
water nitrogen hydrogen
high cranking speed excessive fuel dilution high compression

of lube oil pressure
water and steam condensate coming in air flowing from vent

entering the DC heater contact with steam condenser vent
at different inside the heater
temperatures
prevent condensation avoid excessive maintain a positive

in the steam baffling cooling and seal on the
condensation of the replaceable basket
exhaust gases
crankcase exhauster overload on the obstruction in the
overload intercooler engine cylinders

blue smoke the engine to stop piston seizure
gear pump pressure

valve seats shim stock precision bearings
pump shaft and floating ring and pump floating ring and
horizontal ports shaft cylinder body

berthing space
superheated feed water condensate
decreased pour point increased flash point increased viscosity
90░F 110░F 130░F
desuperheater economizer internal feed pipe

dampers


excessive suction worn wearing rings gross pump

head misalignment

pure by volume
overboard through the into the cofferdam into the reserve feed
bottom blow line tank
tightening the loosening the installing the

clogged sea strainer blown head gasket cracked head

down to burn off fuel down to compress the up and force out the
fuel air charge exhaust gases
receiver compressor solenoid valve

drain valve magnetic valve trap
formation of dew point heat loss through the accumulation of soot

sulfuric acid uptakes

maintaining a The fact that the first- The fact that no boiling
relatively high stage regulator keeps occurs on heat
feedwater temperature the heater shell at a transfer surfaces
constant pressure anywhere in the unit
raise exhaust reduce excessive reduce load on cooling

temperature heating of engine water pump
room
blowdown the mud open the surface blow thoroughly purge the
drum valve furnace
Sub-cooled vapor Superheated vapor Liquid

economy
speed only
directly increase the convert the potential separate air from the
velocity of the liquid energy of the liquid to liquid being pumped
being pumped kinetic energy
6.9 gpm 208.3 gpm 416.7 gpm
salinity is high safety valve simmers burner flame is

extinguished
push rods combustion gases valve springs

speed speed speed
vacuum formed as the weight of the armature spring force

refrigerant flows
through the valve
4 to 7 psig 11 to 12 psig 0 psia
mechanical efficiency brake thermal volumetric efficiency

efficiency
for an obstructed air for air-bound fuel lines all of the above
filter

steam for the cooling steam through superheated steam in
turbogenerators the control the turbogenerator
line
Discharge service Charging valve as a Suction service valve

valve as a vapor liquid as liquid
volute must impart a suction side stuffing box should not

radial and rotary connection must guide be allowed any water
motion of the water the liquid to the lantern leakage
rings
10.0 kg/cm 12.5 kg/cm 15.0 kg/cm
It is not compatable It is visible as a blue It has a distinctive

with mineral based fog. taste.
lubricants.
close the valve expel gas getting fresh air
movement will bubbles lift
overspeed
check for an exhaust check the cooling notify the bridge and
leak water temperature ask to shut the engine
down
king valve suction valve expansion valve
change the lube oil maintain a higher air- maintain a higher air-
more frequently box temperature box pressure
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Automatic expansion Capillary tube Solenoid valve

valve


loaded fly balls to develop sufficient lube oil control
close the steam
control valve.
oil film.
Compressor cutting Compressor cutting in A drop in the
out temperature of the
cooling coils
system
R-12 R-3 R-500

The inertia of the Exhaust gas pumping Exhaust gas back

turbocharger rotor losses are increased pressure falls slightly
causes a time lag due to turbine due to increased
which delays the windage. nozzle action.
turbocharger speed
increase.
total relieving capacity steam generating blowdown pressure of

valves
water nitrogen hydrogen


temperatures

exhaust gases
debris clogging the a leaking lube oil excessively cool lube
system cooler oil
atmosphere main condenser auxiliary condenser
gear pump pressure
frosting at the a decrease in the frosting at the suction

evaporator inlet amount of frosting side of the compressor
across the drier
the variable oil gear teeth on the adjusting the pitch of
clearance in the quill floating member the teeth on the pinion
shaft sliding between and high speed gears
internal teeth on the
shaft ring
several sections of line muff type outboard propeller shaft and
shafting couplings flywheel

berthing space
Carbon Dioxide Dichlorodifluorometha Monochlorodifluorome
ne thane
90░F 110░F 130░F
air volume regulators fuel-air knob forced draft fan

dampers
pressure of the fuel size of the pump design of the

system plunger spring combustion chamber

excessive suction worn wearing rings gross pump

head misalignment
left filled with saltwater drained and refilled drained and dried out
with the sea valves with saltwater after after closing the sea
open closing the sea valves valves
priming in the second failure of the brine an air leak through a

stage pump vacuum gage line in
the first stage
compressor expansion valve condenser
receiver compressor solenoid valve
lower header name plate drum head

high suction pressure high head pressure bubbles in the sight
glass
Thermostatic Valve Pressure switch Magnetic Valve

entirely constant a combination of a combination of

temperature constant volume and constant temperature
constant pressure and constant pressure
engine misses surges at governed coolant temperature is

RPM too low

room
transfer M/E control to close the inlet and none of the above
emergency control outlet valves for
console of the engine cooling water
Sub-cooled vapor Superheated vapor Liquid

economy
the sum of the lube oil the difference between merely the service
static head pressure the lube oil static head pump discharge
and service pump pressure and service pressure, since the
discharge pressure pump discharge static heads of the
pressure lines to and from the
gravity tank cancel out
one another
minimize the amount minimize entrained air all of the above

of contamination from in the pump inlet line
return lines from
entering the rest of the
system
increased cylinder intake valve stem varnish deposit on
liner wear corrosion pistons
direct distillate to the recirculate distillate to recirculate distillate to

freshwater tanks the first-stage feed the distiller saltwater
inlet heater
extinguished

speed speed speed
flexitallic gaskets rigid brackets union rings
6.93 kg/cm2 6.56 kg/cm2 7.82 kg/cm2

efficiency
filter

steam for the turbo cooling steam through superheated steam in
generators the control the turbo generator
line
suction service valve discharge service charging valve as a

as a liquid valve as a vapor liquid
volute must impart a suction side stuffing box should not

radial and rotary connection must guide be allowed any water
motion of the water the liquid to the lantern leakage
rings
reduce the opportunity allow for smaller water increase fuel
for the formation of passages within the consumption per
sulfuric acid in the engine horsepower hour
cylinder bore exhaust
passages
It is not compatable It is visible as a blue It has a distinctive

with mineral based fog. taste.
lubricants.
Volute in the propeller The velocity in the Reciprocating piston in
pump centrifugal pump the centrifugal pump
hydraulic rams will sight glass will show ram relief valves will
overspeed bubbles lift
condenser supports shell expansion joints a brass wearing strip
controlled by reducing proportional to the eliminated by heating

the compression ratio lube oil viscosity the intake air
3509 43709 3 PCRS 4309
Automatic expansion Capillary tube Solenoid valve

valve

Through the sprayer Through tangential Through baffles in the

plate drilled passages. slots in the sprayer orifice plate.
plate.
To allow access for To provide access for To allow access into

cleaning in the stack. cleaning out the the headers.
firebox.
Maintaining a high Lube oil entering in the Carbon buildup on the
exhaust back air intake manifold. over speed pawl.
pressure.
system
R-12 R-13 R-500

to examine the valve to check for a tight to ensure that the

steam for scars or bonnet seal valve will not be
nicks seized shut when hot
Ductile Homogenear Fracture
operate the lube oil slightly increase gland bypass the lube oil
purifier on the main sealing steam gravity tank
lube oil sump pressure

temperatures

exhaust gases
debris clogging the a leaking lube oil excessively cool lube
system cooler oil
Equipment used for The amount of thermal The amount of thermal
the preparation of fuel units required to raise units necessary to
oil for delivery to an oil the temperature to the cause a liquefied
fired boiler. flash point in an open flammable gas to
cup tester. exceed a certain Reid
vapor pressure.
control desuperheater combustion control boiler is steaming at

is operating system is in manual low rates
gear pump pressure
frosting at the a decrease in the frosting at the suction

evaporator inlet amount of frosting side of the compressor
across the drier
shaft ring
atomizing steam it is not necessary to the degree of
pressure is held regulate fuel oil atomization is not
constant for all load pressure at the dependent upon fuel
ranges burners with this oil pressure
system
not less than fifty the hydrostatic test a pipe with a nominal
percent of the lagging pressure must be size of six inches or
shall be removed each maintained on the more is not required to
time the hydrostatic piping for a minimum be hydrostatically
test is applied of one hour tested
Carbon Dioxide Dichlorodifluorometha Monochlorodifluorome

ne thane
Admission of reversing The way of the vessel Securing cylinder

start air lubricators
10.12 MT 8.145 MT 8.14 MT


run cooler speed up by 5% until no longer continue to

the discharge valve is internally convert the
reopened resultant energy
imparted to the pump
priming in the second failure of the brine an air leak through a

stage pump vacuum gage line in
the first stage
451 gpm 226 gpm 526 gpm

ring rotation
compressor expansion valve condenser
near the evaporator near the evaporator at the beginning of the

coil outlet coil inlet bottom row of the
evaporator coils
Forged steel Aluminum Cast steel
high suction pressure high head pressure bubbles in the sight

glass
two-stroke engine four-stroke engine all of these



RPM too low

room
transfer M/E control to close the inlet and none of the above
emergency control outlet valves for
console of the engine cooling water
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tenons seal strips dovetails
the sum of the lube oil the difference between merely the service
static head pressure the lube oil static head pump discharge
and service pump pressure and service pressure, since the
discharge pressure pump discharge static heads of the
pressure lines to and from the
gravity tank cancel out
one another
limit the minimum limit the maximum maintain a minimum

pressure in the pressure in the suction discharge head on the
evaporator line heat exchanger compressor
Helps with lubrication Protects the nut All of the above
direct distillate to the recirculate distillate to recirculate distillate to

freshwater tanks the first-stage feed the distiller saltwater
inlet heater

extinguished
water carryover from maintaining vacuum using the jacking gear

the boilers too high when there is no
vacuum
flexitallic gaskets rigid brackets union rings

pressure drop
absorb the heat of assist in cooling the prevent interstage
compression in the air first stage cylinder vapor lock
charge formed in the walls
first stage
efficiency
filter
dynamic braking of the tripping the throttle trip closing the throttle by
generator by hand hand
suction service valve discharge service charging valve as a
as a liquid valve as a vapor liquid
move the igniter away close the manual fuel shift the controls to
from the normal firing valve with the burner low fire
position firing
passages
Oxygen Nitrogen Sulphur
Vertical opposed Single acting in-line Double acting in-line

piston cylinder cylinder
saturated condensing evaporating
High desuperheat White smoke coming Low furnace air

steam pressure. out from the stack. pressure.
Past logbook entries The tank may overflow All of the above are
must all be changed to in the engine space correct.
indicate actual causing unnecessary
amounts. damage to electrical
equipment.
Freshwater cooler Re-circulating line to Re-circulating line to

the main condenser the main feed pump
Low boiler water level High boiler water level A faulty coil in one of
the solenoid valves
Faulty turbocharger Insufficient cooling Clogged air intake

compressor ring water flow to the after filters
coolers

plate.

firebox.
exhaust back air intake manifold. overspeed pawl.
pressure.
Risers Downcomers Generating tubes
R-21 NH3 SO2
To check for a tight To ensure that the To check the valve

bonnet seal. valve will not be packing.
seized shut when hot.
the flash point of the a change in the oils the TBN number of the
oil viscosity oil
engine is cranked too vibration dampener is exhaust back pressure
fast faulty is low
drum waterlevel to the fuel oil flow to the feedwater flow to the
regulating valve in the regulating valve in the regulating valve in the
feedline feedline feedline
during hot gas defrost under light loads during starting

conditions
evaporator priming bilge water leaking all of the above
into the makeup feed
tanks
vapor pressure.

decrease of kilowatt having the exhaust lower speed but higher
load gases contain black exhaust gas
smoke temperature
the gland stud nuts sediment collects in the packing will not
are under more the bonnet properly adhere to the
pressure stem

shaft ring
atomizing steam it is not necessary to steam velocity aids in
pressure is held regulate fuel oil the atomizing of fuel
constant for all load pressure at the oil over a wide range
ranges burners with this of fuel pressures
system
crankshaft engine foundation piston
the sulfur in the fuel unburned fuel oil all of the above

high firing pressure overheated air starting carbon build up in the

line exhaust ports
1, 286, 000 BTU in 24 1, 896, 100 BTU in 24 1, 386, 000 BTU in 24

hours hours hours

inadequate fuel supply overload on one unequal load

cylinder distribution
run cooler speed up by 5% until no longer continue to
the discharge valve is internally convert the
reopened resultant energy
imparted to the pump
cylinder oil feed rate cylinder oil feed rate cylinder oil feed rate
should be increased should be reduced should be increased to
slightly above that the maximum flow
used at normal sea capable of the
speed metering pump
reserve feed tank distilled water tank bilge
has a serious brine condenser pressure heating surfaces have

leak should be raised excessive scale
buildup
451 gpm 226 gpm 526 gpm

ring rotation
One groove No grooving is Chamfer have no

lengthwise at the top required effect on the
of the bearing is distribution of
preferred to three lubricating oil
circumferential
grooves around the
bearing
drawing of air in the compression of air power stroke

cylinder
near the evaporator near the evaporator at the beginning of the

coil outlet coil inlet bottom row of the
evaporator coils
the discharge of the the outlet of the the outlet of the

compressor to the inlet condenser to the inlet condenser to the
of the expansion valve of the expansion valve outlet of the expansion
valve
fuel injection pump maintained as quickly gradually increased
as possible
sulfuric acid formation back pressure in the air heater thermal

uptakes stress

RPM too low
steam flow fuel pressure steam pressure
low steam high absolute pressure excessive brine

temperature density
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50 psi 100 psi 150 psi
limit the minimum limit the maximum maintain a minimum

pressure in the pressure in the suction discharge head on the
evaporator line heat exchanger compressor
Help with lubrication Protect against All of the above

electrolytic corrosion
diffuser position with fuel oil flame cone total volume of air
relation to the angle admitted through the
atomizer tip register
Perry filter type simplex type absorbent type
piston movement exhaust valves vertical drive

vacuum
Flexitalic gaskets Expansion joints Union rings
installation of a circumferential Seal stripping the tips

diaphragm packing dovetailing to secure of the turbine blades
seal to minimize the rotor blades
interstage leakage
first stage
effectiveness of type of fuel used all of the above
lubrication
suction service valve charging valve as a condenser purge valve
position firing
passages

saturated condensing evaporating
Black smoke from the Low boiler pressure. High fuel oil
stack. temperature.
more frequently than box temperature than box pressure than
normal normal normal
equipment.
Freshwater cooler Recirculating line to Recirculating line to

the solenoid valves
diffuser air doors scoops registe

plate.

firebox.
exhaust back air intake manifold. overspeed pawl.
pressure.
liquid recovery initial recovery vapor-liquid recovery
To examine the valve To check for a tight To ensure that the

stem for scars or bonnet seal. valve will not be
nicks. seized shut when hot.
flash point a change in viscosity the TBN number
fast faulty is low
steam flow to the feedwater flow as fuel oil flow to the

feedwater regulator sensed variable feedwater regulator
during hot gas defrost under light loads during starting

conditions
tanks
vapor pressure.

decrease of kilowatt having the exhaust lower speed but higher

load gases contain black exhaust gas
smoke temperature
the gland stud nuts sediment collects in the packing will not
are under more the bonnet properly adhere to the
pressure stem

shaft ring
system
rocker arm to the crankshaft to the gear piston to the

camshaft train crankshaft


line exhaust ports
155.12 gms-ghp/hr 150.14 gms-bhp/hr 160.90 gms-bhp/hr

aid in completing inject fuel at the minimize fuel
cylinder scavenging proper time penetration into the
cylinder
Throttle in on the Always replace the Throttle in on the

discharge valve. wearing rings and the suction valve.
impeller as a set.
Overheating of the Jamming of the six- Jamming of the follow-

gyrocompass way valve up device
speed metering pump
reserve feed tank distilled water tank bilge
has a serious brine temperature switch is heating surfaces are

leak defective scaled


ring rotation
steam is recirculated unevaporated feed steam demand

through heating coils water is discharged response is slow
in the boiler through the skim tube
steam accumulator hotwell thermostat tube

(flash chamber)
condenser evaporator coil expansion valve
at least two fuel oil a suction and all of the above

heaters discharge duplex
strainer
53.2 25.3 25.4
warming the service inverting the service inclining the service

cylinder with hot water cylinder cylinder

volume constant volume and constant temperature
An increased water Flashing at the suction Excessive diaphragm

level in the steam side of the pump. seal wear in the feed
drum. water regulator.
low steam high absolute pressure excessive brine

temperature density
suction pressure only superheat only suction pressure and
box temperature
50 psi 100 psi 150 psi
journal bearing shims labyrinth packing fins thrust bearing filler

piece
Helps with lubrication Protects the nut All of the above
atomizer position to quantity of the primary total volume of air and

obtain the best mixing and secondary air fuel admitted through
of air and oil cones for best air flow the register

vacuum
expansion joints flexitallic gaskets rigid brackets
installation of a circumferential Seal strippng the tips

interstage leakage
first stage
maintaining a water flashing into operating the first-
relatively high vapor rather than stage regulator to
feedwater temperature boiling on the heat maintain a constant
transfer surfaces shell pressure
suction service valve charging valve as a condenser purge valve
position firing
Timing valve Valve union Valve timing

allow 1/2" slack make belt just tight align pulleys

enough to turn pulley
II only III only I, II, and III
High stack High atomizing steam High DC heater level.

equipment.
Freshwater cooler Recirculating line to Recirculating line to

the solenoid valves
Soak the dirty filter in Blow out the air inlet With the engine
kerosene only. with compressed air. stopped, cover the air
inlet after removing
the filter.
The pump stroke Fuel is metered by the Timing reference
determines the pump's delivery valve. marks should be
amount of fuel changed.
injected.
L.P. cylinder, air Air cleaner, L.P. Air cleaner, L.P.
cleaner, intercooler, cylinder, H.P. cylinder, cylinder, intercooler,
and H.P. cylinder and intercooler and H.P. cylinder
The pump capacity will Pump efficiency will be Internal liquid slippage
be increased. increased. will be reduced.
liquid recovery initial recovery vapor-liquid recovery


length of stroke is RPM is doubled discharge/return line

greater diameter are arranged
differently

fast faulty is low
steam flow to the feedwater flow as fuel oil flow to the

feedwater regulator sensed variable feedwater regulator
a leaking compressor an incorrectly adjusted refrigerant flooding the
suction valve high pressure cutout condenser

tanks
Mercury tube actuated Solenoid operated fuel Pneumatic combustion
controls. valves. controls.
higher than normal a clear sight glass abnormally cold reefer

head pressure boxes
high lube oil insufficient cranking excessive fuel
temperature speed atomization
oil contamination of carbon buildup in the fluctuating fuel oil
the heater drains heater pressure
shaft ring
system
Screwed bonnet Street ells Bolted flange joints
valves

burning of tube ends fireside corrosion all of the above

line exhaust ports
1.502 grms-bhp/hr. 1.975 grms-bhp/hr. 0.970 grms-bhp/hr.

cylinder
Throttle in on the Always replace the Throttle in on the

discharge valve. wearing rings and the suction valve.
impeller as a set.

speed metering pump
the automatic three- the demisters will priming will occur in
way solenoid dump become scaled the first-effect
valve should direct
distillate to the bilge

cavitation excessive discharge excessive net positive
steam is recirculated unevaporated steam demand

through heating coils feedwater is response is slow
in the boiler discharged through
the skim tube
(flash chamber)
condenser evaporator coil expansion valve
duplex strainers, each one fuel oil heater if all of the above
for suction and shown that the
discharge normally used fuel oil
will be of low viscosity
back of the ring bottom of the ring piston ring end

groove groove clearance
distillation dehydration condensation
saybolt viscosimeter flash point densimeter
warming the service inverting the service inclining the service

cylinder with hot water cylinder cylinder


level in the steam side of the pump. seal wear in the
drum. feedwater regulator.
to save the expanded raise the temperature as principal part of the

liquid so that it can be of the gas system
reused many times
oil flinger rings leak-off lines from the spray nozzles at the
mounted on the shaft lube oil cooler gear meshing points
circumferential peening the tenons locking keys
dovetails
by hot brick work by gases passing over from the fuel bed
them
piece
Help with lubrication Protect against All of the above

electrolytic corrosion
turning gears are arrangement allows greatest gear ratio

double reduction worm for the use of a muff between the turning
type and cannot mate type coupling for gear motor output and
with the low pressure flexibility and smooth bull gear can be
high-speed pinion engagement obtained
expansion joints flexitallic gaskets rigid brackets
installation of a circumferential Seal strippng the tips

interstage leakage
drain water from the delay the compression check pump alignment
cylinders process until the motor
is up to speed
maintaining a water flashing into operating the first-

fire-tubes and stay- external boiler plating separate crown sheets

tubes
shift the journal to raise the journal to a roll the bearing shell
position the pinion off height equal to the oil until the wearing zone
center in the bearing clearance is at the bottom
apply a soap solution a halide leak detector apply a hydrostatic
to the area of the to all piping joints test with water
suspected leak
Salted up evaporator High level in fuel oil Leaking air line to

dumping to bilge. sludge tank. auxiliary exhaust live
Must immediately be Necessary to pump steam makeup valve
restarted to prevent contents to settler to actuator. Repair or
insufficient quantities prevent overflow of place in bypass
of distilled and potable tank into the bilges. control to insure
water. proper pressures in
the auxiliary exhaust
steam system.
adjustment of injection momentary increase in cut-off of fuel supply

pressure too early the pressure of the oil too late after injection
confined with the
pressure piping
valve breakage inside excessive opening of insufficient condenser
the compressor expansion valve water cooling
Unlocked train Hydraulic suspension Independent

suspension
the suction strainer is the discharge the condenser is

not blocked pressure is not too secured
high
High desuperheat White smoke from the Low furnace air

steam pressure. stack. pressure.
Low rotational speed Removable end plate Replaceable impeller
of impeller and casing wearing
rings
Manually operated jaw Sleeve coupling Quill shaft

clutch
An increase in the A change in the cloud A change in the floc

viscosity of the oil point point
Close the air register. Bottom blow the mud Purge the furnace of
drum. combustible gases.
injected.
L.P. cylinder, air Air cleaner, L.P. Air cleaner, L.P.
cleaner, intercooler, cylinder, H.P. cylinder, cylinder, intercooler,
and H.P. cylinder and intercooler and H.P. cylinder
The pump capacity will Pump efficiency will be Internal liquid slippage
be increased. increased. will be reduced.
Laundry steam Fuel oil tank heating Steam systems

pressing machines coils operating in excess of
150 psi
Screw pump Axial flow pump Reciprocating pump


length of stroke is RPM is doubled discharge/return line

greater diameter are arranged
differently
hydrogen carbon monoxide nitrogen
a lugging engine a leaking cylinder liner overloading of one

cylinder
steam flow to the feed feed water flow as fuel oil flow to the feed
water regulator sensed variable water regulator
a leaking compressor an incorrectly adjusted refrigerant flooding the
suction valve high pressure cutout condenser
faulty ignition cable loose connection on rapid fuel viscosity

connector the photocell increase

higher than normal a clear sight glass abnormally cold reefer

head pressure boxes
constant fuel return variable fuel supply all of the above
pressure pressure

shaft ring
finely atomizes fuel oil automatically cleans regulates itself by
over a band of fuel oil the burner tips and responding to the
system pressures eliminates fouling position of the main
engine throttles
450 psi 250 psi 125 psi

coolant for the brine means of heating the primary means of
cooler feed water producing a vacuum
within the distiller
heavy fuel injection an obstruction in the a fouled intake

exhaust silencer manifold
pure and treated to a maintained at a pH pure and treated to a
pH value of 4.0 to 4.5 value of 7.0 pH value of 10.5 to
11.0

cylinder
low combustion plugged fuel nozzle excessive
temperature holes compression pressure
Throttle in on the Replace the rings and Throttle in on the

discharge valve impeller as a set suction valve

carbon solvent degreasing compound strong detergent
the automatic three- the demisters will priming will occur in

way solenoid dump become scaled the first-effect
valve should direct
distillate to the bilge
273 gpm 149 gpm 273 gpm

ring rotation
steam is recirculated unevaporated steam demand
through heating coils feedwater is response is slow
in the boiler discharged through
the skim tube
(flash chamber)
condenser cooling the solenoid valve the superheat of the
water temperature differential pressure refrigerant in the tail
coil
strainer

distillation dehydration condensation
emergency steering gyro compass spare motor
Superheated steam Gland leak-off steam Gland sealing steam

system system system


increase the pressure match the discharge use the smallest inside
at which the oil is fed ring size outside diameter of the
through the purifier diameter with the lube discharge ring size
oil's specific gravity without a loss of oil
with the discharge
water
meter the flow of control the control gas sunction of

refrigerant temperature in the compressor
evaporator
eliminate gear tooth increase pinion reduce the size and
thrust deflection weight of the bull gear

dovetails
them
piece
seawater brine air

filter bag type duplex type absorbent type
spring force combustion pressure exhaust pressure

automatic expansion thermostatic simple valve

valve expansion valve
measure any change monitor lube oil pump determine the need for
in oil viscosity performance batch filtration
drain water from the delay the compression check pump alignment
cylinders process until the motor
is up to speed
maintaining a water flashing into operating the first

seawater brine air

tubes
apply a soap solution a halide leak detector apply a hydrostatic
to the area of the to all piping joints test with water
suspected leak

steam system.

confined with the
pressure piping
pressure gauge thermometer compound gauge
Unlocked train Hydraulic suspension Independent

suspension
the suction strainer is the discharge the condenser is

not blocked pressure is not too secured
high
stack. temperature.
ensure engine permit thermal maintain proper

vibrations correspond expansion of the engine thrust bearing
to the natural engine frame away clearances
frequency of the hull from the driven
equipment as the
engine reaches
Low rotational speed Removable end plate Replaceable impeller

of impeller and casing wearing
rings
Manually operated jaw Sleeve coupling Quill shaft

clutch
An increase in the A change in the cloud A change in the floc
viscosity of the oil point point
injected.
The number of tubes The size of each is The size of the tubes
permitted to enter a significantly different. permitted to penetrate
drum or header. the drum or header.
Misfiring or rough Damage to the valve All of the above

running
150 psi


rotating of the starting having the flywheel applying accumulator

cam impart a torque to the pressure
starter pinion

cylinder
the requirement for the requirement to all of the above

short laterals run minimize conflict with
headroom and other
services
sludge formation ice in the expansion all of the above
valve

plenum chamber intake chamber vapor chamber

pressure pressure

130 and 170 psig 140 and 180 psig 150 and 190 psig

engine throttles
450 psi 250 psi 125 psi
main condenser DC heater contaminated drain

system
cooler feedwater producing a vacuum

pure and treated to a maintained at a pH of pure and treated to a
pH of 4.0 to 4.5 7.0 pH of 10.5 to 11.0
lapped plunger and variable stroke variable cam lift

barrel


level in the steam side of the pump. seal wear in the feed
drum. water regulator.
The condenser and Salt laden vapor must Chemical treatment of

saltwater heater must be passed through the the brine must
be provided with demisters achieved 4.3 ppm total
cathodic protection dissolved water solids

273 gpm 149 gpm 273 gpm

hot water flashes to unevaporated feed response to steam

steam in the flash water is lost through demand is slower than
chamber the atmospheric vent in a fire-tube boiler
distillate inlet to the condensate drains all of the above
distillate cooler from the distiller
feedwater heater
condenser cooling the solenoid valve the superheat of the
water temperature differential pressure refrigerant in the tail
coil

control the amount of maintain a high boiler add foaming agents to

boiler water solids water level the boiler water
Thermostatic Safe regulated valve Solenoid valve

expansion valve
Superheated steam Gland leakoff steam Gland sealing steam

the temperature of the the relationship viscosity regulation

fuel oil varies with the between temperature eliminates the need for
flow rate through the and viscosity varies close control of the
heater with different fuels fuel/air ratio
An alarm will sound. The astern throttle will Lube oil will be
immediately open. provided to the
bearings and gears via
the gravity tank
overflow line.
with the discharge
water
amount of superheat compressor suction heat transferred from

at the outlet of the pressure the saturated liquid in
evaporator the evaporator

dovetails
them
thrust bearing filler journal bearing shims labyrinth packing fins
piece
seawater brine air

carbon dioxide ammonia freon 12
measure any change prevent excess determine the need for

in oil viscosity pressure downstream batch filtration
increase the pressure increase the density of reduce the blower

of the inlet air the inlet air operating temperature
volumetric efficiency fuel quality fuel efficiency
a special cleaning wire a copper wire brush a shaved wooden

dowel

tubes
close the generator secure the steam ensure the standby
steam throttle valve supply valve to the lube oil pump, if so
and then ensure a throttle valve and equipped, is properly
supply of oil through observe the oil lined up and set in the
the hand or standby pressure as the 'auto' mode, or the
pump when the throttle trips during the hand pump is being
pressure drops to 5-6 slowdown and ensure operated and then
psi a supply of oil with the actuate the
hand or standby pump emergency trip
when the pressure
drops to 2-3 psi

steam system.

confined with the
pressure piping
test cock surface blow main steam
Solid type tapered Solid copper or bronze Split babbitt lined

needle bearings bushings precision type
all air is purged from the high pressure the condenser is

the pump and cutout switch is held completely shutdown
charging fittings open to prevent first
accidental starting
Low fuel oil pressure Low atomizing steam Water in the fuel oil
pressure


equipment as the
engine reaches
The quantity of water The specific gravity of The quantity of dirt to
to be removed from the fuel. be removed from the
the fuel. fuel.
Condenser Air ejector Each of the above
The flow of feed water The steam must be The economizer must
to the boiler must be directed to an area be on line.
increased. separate from the
steam drum.
The gears cut with a The gears are capable The gears are capable
single helix have axial of free radial motion of free axial motion
thrust eliminated.

running
150 psi
Salt water service Auxiliary fire pump Centrifugal bilge pump
pump


starter pinion

cylinder

the requirement for the requirement to all of the above
short laterals run minimize conflict with
headroom and other
services
sludge formation ice in the expansion all of the above
valve
The piping must be Piping under 3 inches The piping must be

tested at 1 1/2 times nominal pipe size tested at 2 times
working pressure need not be maximum allowable
every 4 years. hydrostatically tested. pressure every 4
years.
plenum chamber intake chamber vapor chamber

pressure pressure
sealing steam supply sealing steam flow to suction path to the air
during periods of low the throttle ejectors
internal pressure
130 and 170 psig 140 and 180 psig 150 and 190 psig

engine throttles
450 psi 250 psi 125 psi

system
cooler feedwater producing a vacuum

pure and treated to a maintained at a pH of pure and treated to a
pH of 4.0 to 4.5 7.0 pH of 10.5 to 11.0

barrel



the reeds should be the low side pressure the high pressure cut-
replaced will indicate below out setting should be
normal lowered


ring rotation
hot water flashes to unevaporated response to steam

steam in the flash feedwater is lost demand is slower than
chamber through the in a fire-tube boiler
atmospheric vent
distillate inlet to the condensate drains all of the above
distillate cooler from the distiller
feedwater heater
dehydrator liquid strainer hygrometer

strainer
is distributed over is distributed between all of the above

several teeth two opposing helices
simultaneously
Thermostatic Safe regulated valve Solenoid valve

expansion valve
Superheated steam Gland leakoff steam Gland sealing steam


the gravity tank
overflow line.
with the discharge
water
amount of superheat compressor suction heat transferred from

at the outlet of the pressure the saturated liquid in
evaporator the evaporator
too much excess air the fuel oil being too all of the above
viscous
less specific gravity higher pressure than less specific volume

per pound of steam saturated than saturated

piece
frequent surface blows dissolved oxygen frequent bottom blows
deaeration

Eroded zinc pencils in Steam formation in the Excessive leakage

the heat exchanger. expansion tank. from jacket water
pump seals.
sulfur dioxide carbon dioxide ammonia


dowel

bearings casing volutes wearing rings
ensure the standby close the generator actuate the overspeed

lube oil pump, if so steam throttle valve trip, making a note at
equipped, is properly and then ensure a what pressure the oil
lined up and set in the supply of oil through is dumped from under
"auto" mode, or the the hand or standby the operating piston
hand pump is being pump when the
operated and then pressure drops to 5-6
actuate the psi .
emergency trip
Makeup feed valve. D.C. heater spill valve. All of the above are
Improper operation If this valve, or its correct and together
may prohibit the bypass is opened, provide the necessary
necessary addition of large amounts of means to control the
distilled water to the water may be directed water levels
system. to the distilled water throughout the
tank. condensate and
feedwater systems.
higher vacuum in the Difference in brine low pressure in first

second stage density between first stage
and second stage
test cock surface blow main steam
Solid type tapered Solid copper or bronze Split babbit lined


accidental starting
pressure
High desuperheat White smoke from the Low furnace air
steam pressure. stack. pressure.

equipment as the
engine reaches

the fuel. fuel.
The flow of feedwater The steam must be The boiler pressure

to the boiler must be removed from contact must be raised.
increased. with the water from
which it was
generated.
Ensure there is no Raise the boiler water All of the above.
pressure on the tank level before adding
before opening it. chemicals.
The gears cut with a The gears are capable A pinion is capable of
single helical profile of free motion, neither free axial motion,
have axial thrust supporting nor being mating with a fixed
eliminated. supported radially by double helical gear
other gears. which establishes its
position in the gear
train.

running
Shaft alley bilge high Port or starboard No. 1 diesel generator
level steering gear motor low lube oil pressure
running
Salt water service Auxiliary fire pump Centrifugal bilge pump

pump
Shut off the steam to Momentarily close the Increase the
the second stage air valve in the loop seal condensate flow
ejector momentarily line, then reopen through the air ejector.
then open it again. slowly.
To heat the fuel To ensure that all To allow fuel pressure
enough for proper water is removed from to buildup gradually.
atomization. the fuel.

starter pinion
prolonged operation at vibration generated by excessive thrust
full speed the rotor bearing wear
low starting air air in the fuel injection water in the starting air
temperature system system
bottom dead center the compression the intake stroke

stroke
over speeding the securing the fuel securing the ignition

air in the system an accumulation of a shortage of oil in the
liquid refrigerant in the crankcase
crankcase.
a clogged air filter excessively early fuel malfunctioning valves
injection
stack temperature one flame detector for one flame detector in

pyrostats each burner each furnace
Barometric pressure Atmospheric pressure Vacuum pressure and

and discharge it and compress it suction it
constant fuel return variable fuel supply variable fuel return

pressure temperature pressure
internal pressure
water tube forced water tube natural any of the above

circulation circulation boilers
to identify
Friction igniter Light oil pilot Gas pilot light

system
brine cooler final heating of the final heating of the
feedwater distillate
95 degrees Celsius 60 degrees Celsiu none of the above
overcooling of the eroded muffler baffle high injection pressure

exhaust manifold plates
temperature being heat exchange orifices finely
higher than the surfaces being directly atomizing the heated
evaporation in the path of the feedwater entering the
temperature of the entering feedwater flash chamber
supplied feedwater

barrel


air receiver pressure circuit breaker would compressor would

low
a low level of freon in partially blocked excessive amount of
the reciever thermal expansion non-condensable
valve gases trapped in the
condenser
the reeds should be the low side pressure the high pressure cut-
replaced will indicate below out setting should be
normal lowered


hot water flashes to unevaporated response to steam

steam in the flash feedwater is lost demand is slower than
chamber through the in a fire-tube boiler
atmospheric vent
second-stage flash first-stage after second stage distiller
chamber condenser condenser
dehydrator liquid strainer hygrometer

simultaneously
piston area length of stroke prony brake
leaking valve a clogged air intake low cooling water

temperature
the gravity tank
overflow line.
tape rod bosses snap rings offset drilling
ignition quality of fuel fuel/air ratio during turbulence

compression
oil flinger rings leak off lines from the spray nozzles at the
viscous

piece
deaeration
wire springs the locating pin the drive pin
conducting warming the oil in the finished with engines

programmed routine burner headers by is given by the bridge
maintenance of the recirculation prior to
meter while underway boiler light off
the engine may over the flammable vapors all of the above
speed and the normal will result in an
governor or over excessively rich
speed trip will not be mixture which will
able to secure the increase the brake
engine horsepower output
pump seals.



dowel

bearings casing volutes wearing rings

when the pressure
drops to 2-3 psi
Makeup feed valve. D.C. heater spill valve. All of the above are
Improper operation If this valve, or its correct and together
may prohibit the bypass is opened, provide the necessary
necessary addition of large amounts of means to control the
distilled water to the water may be directed water levels
system. to the distilled water throughout the
tank. condensate and
feedwater systems.
Liquid refrigerant is Compressor running Compressor short

returning to the continuously cycling
compressor
Volume Distance Density
Solid type tapered Solid copper or bronze Split babbit lined


accidental starting
pressure
stack. temperature.
prevent turbocharger eliminate the need for remove moisture from

overheating a precooler air compressed by the
turbocharger
the fuel. fuel.
The flow of feedwater The steam must be The boiler pressure

to the boiler must be removed from contact must be raised.
increased. with the water from
which it was
generated.
train.
Packed stuffing box If packing fails, the The sealing surface of

glands must be cooled pump can be kept a mechanical seal is
by the liquid being running temporarily parallel to the shaft,
pumped, but by tightening the but the sealing surface
mechanical seals do gland, but if a of a packed gland is
not require cooling. mechanical seal fails it perpendicular to the
must be totally shaft.
renewed to stop the
leakage.
Higher vacuum in the Difference in brine Lower pressure in first-
second-stage density between first stage
and second stages
Shaft alley bilge high Port or starboard No. 1 diesel generator

level steering gear motor low lube oil pressure
running
Alternately fire one Open the furnace Use a wire reinforced

burner for 15 minute registers and run the steam hose to put
intervals during a 5 forced draft fans for 3 superheated steam in
hour period. hours. the furnace for 6
hours.
a clogged vent line excessive pressure in a dirty strainer in the
from the air eductor the seawater feed saltwater feed pump
condenser heater suction line

steam lane air cooler section hotwell


stroke

air in the system an accumulation of a shortage of oil in the
liquid refrigerant in the crankcase
crankcase.
injection
The piping shall be led The piping should be All of the above.
as near vertical as supported and
possible to the installed so that no
atmospheric drain stress is transmitted to
tank. the valve body.
relieving intercoolers providing high starting seating valve plates
of high temperature torque in the drive during compressor
buildups motor shutdown
internal pressure
main air ejectors distilling plants soot blowers
to identify
large suction multiple impellers and open impellers and

chambers and impeller pump shaft positions power ends
eyes
high fuel oil supply low cylinder firing excessive air
flow pressure turbulence
Turbine steam supply Turbine exhaust valve Pump suction valve
valve

temperature being heat exchange orifices finely
higher than the surfaces being directly atomizing the heated
evaporation in the path of the feedwater entering the
temperature of the entering feedwater flash chamber
supplied feedwater
ensure the beginning thoroughly utilize the allow controlled fuel

of fuel injection air charge combustion
engine power output carbon deposits on cylinder scavenging

fuel injectors
worn wearing rings air leakage into insufficient flow
suction line
centrifuged filtered settled

a low level of freon in partially blocked excessive amount of
the reciever thermal expansion non-condensable
valve gases trapped in the
condenser
not start short cycle on the short cycle on the high
water low pressure pressure switch
switch

ring rotation
all generated steam is heated water flashes response to steam

recirculated through to steam in the boiler demand is slower than
heating coils in the heating coils in a fire-tube boiler
boiler
second-stage atmosphere first stage condenser
condenser
continue to backseat open the discharge open only the valve
the discharge service valve service port by connected to the
valve by turning it closing the service discharge service
clockwise valve approximately fitting on the outlet of
1/4 to 1/2 of a turn the king valve
They cannot be They may be water- They must be fitted
located any closer jacketed and cooled with one inch thick
than six inches from by the discharge from asbestos board and
flammable materials a pump which covered with #26
such as woodwork, operates only when USSG galvanized
etc. the engine is running. sheet iron.

simultaneously
phosgene gas water vapor carbon monoxide
Magnesium calcium phosphate sodium phosphate
leaking valve a clogged air intake low cooling water

temperature
the open area above combined as part of another term used to

the brine levels in the the distillate cooler describe the vapor
first and second feed heater
stages

compression
viscous
mean effective exhaust back pressure compression pressure

pressure
deaeration

the engine may the flammable vapors all of the above

overspeed and the will result in an
normal governor or excessively rich
overspeed trip will not mixture which will
be able to secure the increase the brake

pump seals.
collect fluid from any preheat the fluid store hydraulic

small leak during cold weather pressure in the system
range of inflammability theoretical fuel/air ratio length of the ignition

delay period
steam loss axial stress wiping
eight consecutive ten consecutive starts twelve consecutive

starts starts
to fully close the valve, in the closed direction, to open the valve until
then open the valve to then open the valve to it touches the
the fully open position. its previously open backseat, then close
position. the valve to the
desired position.
ensure the standby close the generator actuate the overspeed
lube oil pump, if so steam throttle valve trip, making a note at
equipped, is properly and then ensure a what pressure the oil
lined up and set in the supply of oil through is dumped from under
"auto" mode, or the the hand or standby the operating piston
hand pump is being pump when the
operated and then pressure drops to 5-6
actuate the psi .
emergency trip
Verify that the boiler Verify the DC heater All of the above.
water levels are not spill valve is not
slowly increasing. partially opened.
Cause excessive Cause damage in the Allow inter-stage

leakage through the packing gland stuffing leakage in the pump
packing gland box casing glands
gradually open steam open bypass line of equalize the steam
line to piping steam to piping pressure before
opening valve
wire inserted asbestos rubber wire-inserted rubber

accidental starting
purged plugged evacuated


turbocharger
Externally linned liner Wet liner Integral liner
Labyrinth nozzles Moving blades None of the above
Turbine shrouding Reduction gear Main shaft bearing

damage. damage. damage.
The gears are double- The gears are capable The pinion gears are
helical and axial thrust of free motion, neither capable of free axial
is eliminated. supporting nor being motion
supported radially by
other gears.
Packed stuffing box If packing fails, the The sealing surface of

glands must be cooled pump can be kept a mechanical seal is
by the liquid being running temporarily parallel to the shaft,
pumped, but by tightening the but the sealing surface
mechanical seals do gland, but if a of a packed gland is
not require cooling. mechanical seal fails it perpendicular to the
must be totally shaft.
renewed to stop the
leakage.
Higher vacuum in the Difference in brine Lower pressure in first-

second-stage density between first stage
and second stages
Sodium bromide Silica gel Methyl glycol

hours.


stroke

50% 25% 0%

injection
relieving intercoolers providing high starting seating valve plates
of high temperature torque in the drive during compressor
buildups motor shutdown
propulsion of supply during periods supply during periods
peripheral water seals of low internal of high internal
pressure pressures
main air ejectors distilling plant soot blowers
to identify

eyes
high fuel oil low injector popping excessive air
temperature pressure turbulence
valve
corrosion in the boiler loss of system vacuum all of the above


fuel injectors
worn wearing rings air leakage into insufficient flow
suction line
reprime the purifier slow the centrifuge to install an additional

with sealing water its proper speed discharge ring
not start short cycle on the short cycle on the high

water low pressure pressure switch
switch
air passing through strained hydraulic fluid excess internal
the pump slippage


boiler
second-stage atmosphere second-stage flash
condenser chamber
continue to backseat open the discharge open only the valve

the discharge service valve service port by connected to the
valve by turning it closing the service discharge service
clockwise valve approximately fitting on the outlet of
1/4 to 1/2 of a turn the king valve
reduce erosion of heat ease the load on the prevent contamination

exchanger surfaces saltwater service should leaks develop
pump
phosgene gas water vapor carbon monoxide
evaporator expansion valve compressor
leaking valves a continuously open low cooling water

scavenge air port temperature
the open area above combined as part of another term used to

the brine levels in the the distillate cooler describe the vapor
first and second feed heater
stages

compression
as long as no cargo or only upon written all of the above
passengers are being application of the
carried master, owner, or
agent of the vessel

pressure
deaeration

the engine may the flammable vapors all of the above

overspeed and the will result in an
normal governor or excessively rich
overspeed trip will not mixture which will
be able to secure the increase the brake
cooling system method of igniting fuel valve operating

mechanism
throughout the upper at TDC opposite the near the middle of the
one-half of the liner thrust side of the liner thrust side of the liner

transmit propeller maintain crankshaft absorb gear thrust in

thrust to the hull radial alignment double helical gears

delay period

starts starts
to fully close the valve, in the closed direction, to open the valve until
then open the valve to then open the valve to it touches the
the fully open position. its previously open backseat, then close
position. the valve to the
desired position.
when the pressure
drops to 2-3 psi
A slight change in the Lube oil gravity tank is All of the above are
vessel's trim. empty. correct.
Heat of compression Carburetor Glow plug
gradually open steam open bypass line of equalize the steam

line to piping steam to piping pressure before
opening valve
metallic graphite rubber
particles becoming entering the water particles entering lube

lodged under the jacket oil
intake valves
purged plugged evacuated
Increase DC heater Increase boiler water All of the above.

level. level.

turbocharger
Bearings Cylinder walls Bearing journals
Labyrinth nozzles Moving blades None of the above
Turbine shrouding Reduction gear Main shaft bearing

damage. damage. damage.
The thermostatic The pressure cap Electrical power to the

bypass valves must be must be removed heater must be
manually opened while the engine is secured if the cooling
before the engine is secured. system is to be
started. drained.
train.
Provides an area Increases the velocity Converts the potential

where the steam is of the steam without a energy of steam into
prevented from pressure drop across thermal energy by
expanding prior to the diaphragm. increasing its pressure
being directed against and directing it against
the rotor blades. the turbine blades.
Taking on makeup Dumping auxiliary Excessive DC heater

feed. exhaust steam to the temperature.
main condenser.
Sodium bromide Silica gel Methyl glycol

hours.
to heat the fuel to ensure that all water to allow fuel pressure
enough for proper is removed from the to build up gradually
atomization fuel
casing furnace smoke pipe
low starting air air bubbles in the fuel water in the starting air
temperature oil system system
bottom dead center the intake stroke the compression

stroke
14 mm 15 mm 20 mm
50% 25% 0%

injection
Brass scrapper Copper brush Soap suds
ignition failure panting of the furnace sputtering of the
burner flame
planimeter circular meter torsion meter
main air ejectors distilling plant soot blowers
scale forming salts in dissolved gases in the improper operation of

the feed water water the DC heater
operated electrically connected through the located in the
tank top machinery space

eyes
high fuel oil supply low injector popping excessive air
flow pressure turbulence
valve
decreased steam excessive condensate increased air

consumption temperatures absorption by the
condensate
corrosion in the boiler loss of system vacuum all of the above


fuel injectors
relief valve would pump would overheat motor would overheat
open
reprime the purifier slow the centrifuge to install an additional

with sealing water its proper speed discharge ring
not start have high discharge short cycle on the high

pressure pressure switch
air passing through strained hydraulic fluid excess internal

the pump slippage



boiler
second-stage atmosphere second-stage flash
condenser chamber
expansion valve will compressor will king valve will open

close due to high shutdown on the high
superheat discharge pressure
cutout switch

reduce erosion of heat ease the load on the prevent contamination

exchanger surfaces saltwater service should leaks develop
pump
Just before TDC by Just before TDC by At TDC by spark
heat generated by spark ignition. ignition.
compression.
high pressure area low pressure area solenoid valve
leaking valves a continuously open low cooling water
scavenge air port temperature
an oil jet internal splashing drilled passages in the

crankshaft
an inadequate lube oil plastic flow of the fretting corrosion from

film gears water contamination
do not contain the fuel contain the major contain a smaller

injector nozzle tip portion of the total portion of the total
clearance volume clearance volume
higher than raw water identical to raw water lower than raw water
cooled installations cooled installations cooled installations,
but the pressure will
be higher
as long as no cargo or only upon written all of the above
passengers are being application of the
carried master, owner, or
agent of the vessel
high temperature proper mixing of fuel all of the above

and air
pressure
deaeration
the reeds should be should continue to the high pressure cut-

replaced operate at minimum out should be
efficiency readjusted to operate
efficiently
crankshaft governor flywheel
Saybolt viscosimeter Gage pressure Hydrometer
cooling system method of igniting fuel valve operating

mechanism
throughout the upper at TDC opposite the near the middle of the
one-half of the liner thrust side of the liner thrust side of the liner
an excessive heat heavy slag formation corrosion on the

content per unit on the refractory firesides of the boiler
volume
transmit propeller maintain crankshaft absorb gear thrust in
thrust to the hull radial alignment double helical gears

delay period

starts starts
cold clearances to minimum clearances maximum clearances

which the bearing was that indicate when which should not be
initially set bearing renewal is exceeded when the
necessary turbine is warmed up
ensure t

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ANS NUM QUESTION ANSWER A

A 1 A change in engine speed is required before a governor sensitivity

B 5 A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should straightened by

D 10 An increase in the load on a turbocharged diesel exhaust temperature

A 13 Clearance volume scavenging in a turbocharged, during the valve

B 19 For safe storage, the maximum allowable 100°F

D 24 If the compressor is heard to knock while pumping worn piston rings

C 26 If you determine that a steam reciprocating pump is completely open the

B 35 In a typical refrigeration system, refrigerant leaving evaporator coils

D 36 In comparing engines of equal horsepower, higher opposed-piston engine

D 43 Pitted reduction gear teeth having a deep blue excessive speed

C 47 The angular distance a flywheel rotates between 22.50°

B 54 The possibility of a diesel engine crankcase with a crankcase

A 56 The purpose of the steam control valves installed in control steam

D 58 The thermostat controlling the operation of the evaporator coil inlet

C 63 What is the cause if a motor driven air compressor defective pressure

C 68 When there is excessive formation of frost in the keep compartment

A 72 Which of the following methods is used to counter A dummy piston and

B 74 Which of the following statements represents an No stern tube packing

C 75 Which of the listed characteristics is common to Both mufflers contain

A 83 A flash type distilling plant is more efficient than a I only

D 90 An increase in the load on a turbocharged diesel exhaust temperature

A 93 Clearance volume scavenging in a turbocharged, during the valve

C 95 Diesel engine 'blow-by' into the crankcase is back clearance

B 104 If the compressor discharge becomes frosted, the expansion valve

B 107 If you have a duplex double acting reciprocating 76 gpm

D 116 In comparing engines of equal horsepower, higher opposed-piston engine

B 123 Piston rings are made of Alloy steel

C 127 The angular distance a flywheel rotates between 22.50°

B 134 The possibility of a diesel engine crankcase with a crankcase

C 148 When there is excessive formation of frost in the keep compartment

B 154 Which of the following statements represents an No stern tube packing

C 155 Which of the listed characteristics is common to Both mufflers contain

C 163 A flare back is caused by: oil temperature is too

D 166 A spring-loaded centrifugal flyweight governor pilot valve oil pressure

D 170 An increase in the load on a turbocharged diesel exhaust temperature

B 173 Clearance between the impeller and casing of a wooden wedges

D 183 If auxiliary machinery vital to the main propulsion Main condensate

B 187 If you have a duplex double acting reciprocating 48 gpm

D 195 In a typical hydraulic steering gear system, as the The follow-up

D 196 In comparing engines of equal horsepower, higher opposed-piston engine

A 198 Insufficient cooling water circulation through air decreased vacuum in

B 214 The possibility of a diesel engine crankcase with a crankcase

C 228 When there is excessive formation of frost in the keep compartment

D 232 Which of the following methods is typically Feed water is

C 234 Which of the following statements represents an Friction as steam

D 241 A centrifuge will satisfactorily remove which of the Diesel fuel

C 243 A flare back is caused by: oil temperature is too

D 246 A spring-loaded centrifugal flyweight governor pilot valve oil pressure

B 250 An increase in the heat load to a refrigeration the suction pressure to

B 253 Clearance between meshed gears is called: space

B 258 Explosion relief valves on diesel engine crankcases 0.1 bar

D 263 If auxiliary machinery vital to the main propulsion Main condensate

A 284 Rapid fluctuation in the superheater temperature of moisture carryover

D 309 Which characteristic of the theoretical Otto cycle No pressure increase

D 312 Which of the following methods is typically Feedwater is

C 314 Which of the following statements represents an Friction as steam

D 321 A centrifuge will satisfactorily remove which of the Diesel fuel

A 324 A liquid indicator sight glass is useful in high pressure liquid

D 326 A spring-loaded centrifugal flyweight governor pilot valve oil pressure

C 329 An accumulation test is performed on the boiler to I only

I. if the boiler normal operating pressure is