海船船员考试轮机部三管轮模拟题10(轮机英语)
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If the engine _____ for a long period, there will be a danger of frost.
- A.must to stand inoperative
- B.has to stand inoperative
- C.must be stood idle
- D.will stand idle
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If a line at right angles to the axis rotates about that axis and, at the same time, moves parallel to the axis, it will generate _____.
- A.a helix
- B.a helicoidal
- C.a curve
- D.a cone
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If the surveyors ______ yesterday, they would have finished the survey work.
- A.did not interrupt
- B.were not interrupted
- C.had not interrupted
- D.had not been interrupted
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In the _____ refrigeration compressor one end of the crank shaft extends through the crankcase house for connection, via a coupling or pulley, to an external drive motor.
- A.open-type
- B.hermetic
- C.semi-hermetic
- D.all the above
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All personnel should be familiar with the lifeboats _____.
- A.boarding and operating procedures
- B.maintenance schedule
- C.navigational systems
- D.fuel consumption rates
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The trim of a vessel is the _____.
- A.value of the mean draft
- B.degree of list
- C.amount of roll
- D.difference in fore and aft drafts
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When carrying out mooring trial, if the M.Ecan’t start normally, you should ____.
- A.take a further inspection in the voyage
- B.check and repair, then retrial
- C.do as the surveyor’s requirement
- D.retrial
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When the load is increased on a turbocharged diesel engine, the amount of increased air supplied by the turbocharger will___________.
- A.lag behind the increased fuel supplied to the engine
- B.enter the engine along with the increase in the fuel
- C.enter the engine before the increased fuel supply
- D.leave the turbocharger as a negative pulse
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Which of the following statements is correct concerning diesel engine cooling water systems?
- A.Each engine must have its own engine driven cooling water pump capable of providing cooling for all ranges of operation
- B.propulsion engines with bores exceeding 200 mm are to be fitted with a means to display the cooling water temperature of each cylinder
- C.At least two independent sea sucti8ons are to be provided for supplying water to the engine jackets or to the heat exchangers
- D.Suitable strain are to be fitted between the circulating pumps and heat exchangers when sea water is used for direct cooling
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In diesel engineering practice, the term used to express the ignition quality of a particular fuel is_.
- A.cetane number
- B.octane number
- C.ignition index number
- D.volatility point
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Suppose the rated capacity of the main engine of a ship is 10,000 kW at 100 rated rpm, then when at 80 rpm its capacity should be _____.
- A.800 kW
- B.5120 kW
- C.6400 kW
- D.4180 kW
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As the amount of moisture in the air increases, the difference between the dry bulb and wet bulb temperature will _____.
- A.increase
- B.decrease
- C.remain unchanged
- D.be greatest at dew point
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To safeguard the operator and other personnel working on or near a hoisting operation which of the following precautions should be observed?
- A.Keep a load on the hoist until all personnel are finished working
- B.Set the load on a movable dolly when transportation may be needed
- C.Have one man keep a hand on the load to steady it
- D.Insure that the lifting gear capacity is not exceeded
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Which of the following problems may occur if the clearance between a piston and cylinder liner is insufficient?
- A.Excessive wear
- B.Scuffing of the liner
- C.Piston seizure
- D.All of the above
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When the general alarm is sounded continuously, the engine room personnel should _____.
- A.proceed to their man overboard stations
- B.start the fire pump
- C.put on lifejackets and go to their abandon ship stations
- D.secure the propulsion diesel engines and evacuate the engine room
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Cast iron carrier rings, _____ machined grooves, are provided for all the pistons.
- A.caulked into
- B.caulking into
- C.pressed into
- D.screwed into
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A vessel has been equipped with an oil lubricated stern bearing and is undergoing a routine dry-dockWhich of the following inspection should be made when the tail-shaft has been drawn?
- A.The overall condition of the bearing surface should be examined
- B.The shaft liner should be inspected for cracks and tested to insure a tight fit
- C.The stern tube should be tested for cracks with dye penetrant
- D.all of above
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Where are the zinc plates located? .
- A.saltwater side of the condenser
- B.refrigerant side of the condenser
- C.in the evaporator coils
- D.in the suction strainer
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An efficient seal between the cylinder block and cylinder heads on many diesel engines is obtained with________.
- A.graphite packing
- B.sealing compound
- C.lubricating oil
- D.gaskets
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An oxygen indicator will detect _____.
- A.the amount of oxygen in a space
- B.the presence of harmful amounts of carbon monoxide
- C.concentrations of explosive gas
- D.All of the above
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In a compression refrigeration plant the hot, high pressure refrigerant gas is cooled by the sea water and becomes liquid in the _____.
- A.compressor
- B.condenser
- C.throttle valve
- D.evaporator
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The division of the kilowatt load between two AC generators operating in parallel is controlled by the settings and characteristics of the _____.
- A.voltage regulators
- B.field rheostats
- C.reverse power relays
- D.prime mover governors
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Among the main propulsion units on board the ship with the same capacity, the lightest one is_____.
- A.steam engine
- B.steam turbine
- C.gas turbine
- D.diesel engine
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One end of a cylinder for a medium or high-speed diesel engine is sealed by the piston and rings, the other end is sealed by the ________.
- A.crankcase
- B.cylinder head
- C.valve cover
- D.engine frame.
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In a _____ boiler the water flows through the inside of the tubes while the hot gases pass around the outside.
- A.water-tube
- B.fire-tube
- C.exhaust gas
- D.none of the above
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Which of the following may take place if the clearance of the main bearings are excessive?
- A.bearing knocks
- B.dropping of pressure of LO
- C.noises
- D.all the above
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A multistage centrifugal pump can be BEST described as having _____.
- A.two or more impellers housed together in one casing and mounted on a single shaft
- B.a single stepped impeller mounted in a progressively staged casing
- C.a large radial clearance between the impeller and casing to prevent overheating due to
- D.an increase in the discharge velocity of the liquid with a corresponding decrease in pressure through the stages
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Defective governor in a diesel engine may lead to .
- A.smoky exhaust
- B.starting failure
- C.ignition relay
- D.over speed
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Turbulence in a diesel engine cylinder is of major importance in providing _____.
- A.proper fuel metering
- B.complete fuel/air mixing
- C.minimal fuel penetration
- D.proper fuel timing
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Air receivers installed in starting air systems are to be _______.
- A.cylindrical in shape with service connections located at the top and bottom
- B.opened and made available for inspection during biannual inspections provided
- C.with automatic drain traps for the removal of moisture
- D.so installed as to make the drain connections effective under extreme conditions of trim
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Sea water is not directly used as a coolant for engines because of its _____.
- A.low specific heat
- B.corrosive action
- C.high expense
- D.acid property
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______ the moveable plate and floating ring inside the pump is very difficult.
- A.Having adjusted
- B.Being adjusted
- C.To adjust
- D.Adjusted
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The diffuser prevents pressure pulses from one cylinder _____ another during operation.
- A.to interfere with
- B.interfering with
- C.to help scavenging
- D.helping scavenging
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The device, which is installed in the compressor suction line to prevent liquid from entering the compressor when hot gas defrosting, is called a .
- A.re-evaporator
- B.receiver
- C.dehydrator
- D.solenoid
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The word "offset" most probably means .
- A.predetermined value
- B.measured value
- C.off-limit
- D.sustained deviation
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The space between cylinder liner and jacket is called _____.
- A.the cooling water
- B.the circulating water
- C.the cooler
- D.the cooling water space
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The pollution prevention regulations do not apply to the transfer or discharge of ____.
- A.bunker fuel for use aboard ship
- B.lubricating oil for use aboard ship
- C.coconut oil carried in tank vessels
- D.oily water from a ships bilges
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The camshaft drive is designed to maintain proper camshaft speed relative to crankshaft speedIn maintaining this relationship, the camshaft drive causes the camshaft to rotate at .
- A.one half crankshaft speed in a two-stroke cycle diesel engine
- B.crankshaft speed in a two-stroke cycle diesel engine
- C.two times crankshaft speed in a two-stroke cycle diesel engine
- D.one-fourth times crankshaft speed in a four-stroke cycle diesel engine
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To prevent the overflow of cargo tanks due to expansion, you should top off _____.
- A.to the bottom of the expansion trunk
- B.to within 1% to 3% of its capacity
- C.to within 1 to 3 inches of its capacity
- D.1 to 3 inches from top of the vent pipe
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One precaution to take prior to working in a freshly painted compartment where there are an excessive amount of paint fumes, is to _____.
- A.take shallow breaths of air
- B.ventilate the area
- C.wear a breathing apparatus while working
- D.keep a charged fire hose handy
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An increase in the fuel injection pump discharge pressure can be caused by a/an _______.
- A.leaking delivery valve
- B.excessive bearing end play
- C.plugged injector spray hole
- D.increased plunger stroke
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Broken valve strips in an operating low pressure, air compressor will cause _____.
- A.an immediate crankcase explosion
- B.oil contamination in the compressed air
- C.a decrease in compressor capacity
- D.no immediate loss of the compressed air capacity
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A dirty fuel oil filter element can be detected by _____.
- A.Visual inspection of the element
- B.the pressure drop cross the filter
- C.high fuel oil tank temperature
- D.increase flow rate from the filter
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The crankshafts of medium speed engines are almost invariably solid _____ from a single piece of steel.
- A.forged
- B.cast
- C.made
- D.shrunk
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On most diesel engines, the governor controls the output speed by _____.
- A.controlling the amount of fuel injected into the cylinders
- B.varying the speed of the turbocharger
- C.adjusting the compression ratio
- D.changing the timing of the fuel injection camshaft
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Improper maintenance of the fuel oil burners in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, could result in _____.
- A.increased fuel consumption
- B.increased feed water consumption
- C.fuel pump failure
- D.combustion control system failure
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Which condition indicates the air side fouling of an after-cooler on a turbocharged diesel engine?
- A.An increased air temperature differential between the cooler inlet and outlet
- B.A decrease in the air pressure differential across the cooler
- C.Excessive condensate forming in the air box
- D.A decrease in the air temperature differential between the cooler inlet and outlet
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Adjust _____ by means of lead wire.
- A.the clearance of the main bearing
- B.the diameter of main bearing
- C.the gap of main beating
- D.the tolerance of main bearing
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One characteristic of a lubricating oil adversely affecting the result of centrifuging is .
- A.high TBN value
- B.low oil floc point
- C.low oil demulsibility
- D.low oil neutralization number
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A four-stroke/cycle, 1000horsepower diesel engine fails to start at normal cranking speed with normal fuel pressure and ambient temperatureThe reason for the failure could be ___.
- A.glazed liners or pistons
- B.high lube oil pressure
- C.excessive compression ratio
- D.worn valve seats and valves
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When a diesel engine is operate at partial load, as compared to full load ,a decrease will occur in the average _______.
- A.air quantity aspirated
- B.fuel injection pressure
- C.combustion pressure on the power stroke
- D.compression on the compression stroke
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Cylinder liner cooling is often referred to as _____.
- A.piston cooling
- B.sleeve cooling
- C.central cooling
- D.jacket cooling
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Brine density in a distilling plant is measured with a/an _____.
- A.psychrometer
- B.salinometer
- C.anemometer
- D.sphygmomanometer
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Less scale formation occurs in a flash evaporator than in a submerged tube evaporator because _____.
- A.the distillate produced has greater purity
- B.no boiling occurs on heat transfer surfaces
- C.evaporation occurs at a higher rate
- D.the incoming feed is at a higher temperature
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The efficiency and output capacity of a low pressure distilling plant will be reduced if the last effect shell .
- A.pressure does not fluctuate rapidly
- B.pressure remains steady and unchanged
- C.brine density does not exceed 1.5
- D.brine density is too low
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The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is .
- A.to provide a solution of lowering pollution at sea
- B.to specify minimum standards for the members composing the watch at sea
- C.to specify minimum standards for ships considering their safety
- D.to tell the company how to go about running their business
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The explosive range of a mixture of flammable vapors is specified as a percentage of _____.
- A.flammable vapor by volume in air
- B.oxygen present to support combustion
- C.the temperature of the flash point
- D.the lower limit of explosibility of the mixture
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Shaft sealing in a centrifugal pump can be effected by _____.
- A.the mechanical seal
- B.packed stuffing boxes
- C.either A or B
- D.neither A nor B
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Excessive oil foaming in the crankcase of a refrigeration compressor can result in _____.
- A.overheated compressor bearings
- B.excess lube oil viscosity
- C.carbon deposits on the compressor piston rings
- D.wax crystals forming in the lubricant
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High diesel engine cooling water temperatures can be caused by _____.
- A.air in the cooling system
- B.an overhauled water pump
- C.correct amount of coolant
- D.no air in the cooling system
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Sludge may form. in the crankcase of an air conditioning compressor as a result of _____.
- A.bubbling refrigerant
- B.overheating and oxidation
- C.lowered operating temperatures
- D.reducing the cloud or flash point
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The Company should ensure that the ship’s personnel are able to _____ effectively in the execution of their duties related to the SMS.
- A.communicate
- B.verify
- C.audit
- D.evaluate
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The ship security officer shall have knowledge and have received training, taking into account the guidance given in Part B of _______.
- A.the ISM Code
- B.the ISPS Code
- C.the IBC Code
- D.the IGC Code
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The starting air system usually has _____ to prevent starting if anything is not in order.
- A.drain cocks
- B.vent valves
- C.counteracts
- D.interlocks
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The guard, fencing or shielding for moving parts or machinery can be removed for repair only when the machinery it belongs to .
- A.stays at rest
- B.is working stably
- C.is worn out
- D.is in good operation
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Combustion gases formed in the cylinder of a diesel engine are prevented from blowing past the piston by ____________.
- A.cylinder valves
- B.compression rings
- C.piston skirts
- D.oil rings
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_____ should not undertake any task which will interfere with the supervision duties relating to the main machinery and associated equipment.
- A.The watch keeping personnel
- B.The chief engineer
- C.The person on a bunker barge
- D.Any of the above
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An oil in water monitor is required in order to measure _____.
- A.the oil content in water
- B.the water content in fuel oil
- C.the water level in bilge well
- D.the oil level in bilge well
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Excessive lube oil consumption by a reciprocating air compressor can be caused by _____.
- A.using a slightly dirty air filter
- B.using oil having an excessive viscosity
- C.intercooler or after-cooler leaks
- D.carrying the oil level higher than normal
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Which of the following are components of a mechanical seal? (1) stationary ring; (2) rotational ring; (3) packing; (4)spring.
- A.(1), (2) and (3)
- B.(1), (2) and (4)
- C.(2), (3) and (4)
- D.None of the above
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Usually we take the cooling effect of the air flown through the cylinder during the overlap period as .
- A.inevitable
- B.harmful
- C.helpful
- D.unacceptable
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Insulation light is located on ____ of main switchboard.
- A.Paralleling panel
- B.Load panel
- C.Emergency generator control pane
- D.Main generator control pane
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Lube oil accumulating in the cooling water system of a diesel engine will result in _______.
- A.lube cooler failure
- B.poor heat transfer
- C.mechanical lubricator failure
- D.camshaft seizure
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In a domestic fresh water system, the pump starters are controlled by _____ switches which operate when the pressure in the tank varies within predetermined limits as water is drawn off.
- A.water level
- B.water flow
- C.temperature
- D.pressure
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The International Code for the Construction and equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) is a part of .
- A.SOLAS
- B.MARPOL
- C.STCW
- D.Ballast Water convention
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A distinguishing feature of an educator, when compared to other pumps, is the _____.
- A.discharge end being smaller than the suction end
- B.small size of impeller
- C.lack of moving parts
- D.ease at which the wearing rings may be changed
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While loading bulk oil, you notice oil on the water near the bargeWhich of the following actions should you carry out FIRST?
- A.Search the vessel for leaks
- B.Notify terminal superintendent
- C.Stop loading
- D.Notify the Coast Guard
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In the event of a flame failure in an auxiliary water-tube boiler, you must______.
- A.relight the boiler immediately to prevent loss of steam pressure
- B.relight the fire off the brickwork as the bricks are cherry red
- C.purge the furnace of any combustible gases before attempting to relight the fire
- D.speed up the feed pump to prevent dry firing when the burner flame is reestablished
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A person on a fixed, or floating platform. engaged in oil exploration, located 10 nautical miles from nearest land MAY discharge _____.
- A.food waste
- B.food, ground to less than 1"
- C.paper, ground to less than 1"
- D.None of the above
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Shims of different thicknesses are inserted between the shells to enable adjustment of _____.
- A.the bearing clearances
- B.the bearing thickness
- C.the bearing strength
- D.the bridge hardness
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In order to achieve greater dehumidification with an air conditioning system, you should ____.Ⅰ.reduce the cooling coil Ⅱ.temperature increase the re-heater temperature
- A.Ⅰonly
- B.Ⅱonly
- C.BothⅠandⅡ
- D.NeitherⅠnorⅡ
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Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system should be indicated by _____.
- A.the pump over-speeding
- B.an improper rudder response
- C.bubbles in the sight glass
- D.ram relief valves lifting
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The most common forms of main drive used on deck auxiliaries are _____.
- A.steam plants, electric motors and compressed air
- B.diesel engine, hydraulic machinery and compressed air
- C.steam plants, electric motors and hydraulic machinery
- D.diesel engines, steam plants and hydraulic machinery
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“380V/220V Y/△” noted on the nameplate of a non-synchronous motor means that .
- A.the armature terminals of the motor should be connected in star formation when voltage of power supply is 380
- B.the armature terminals of the motor should be connected in star formation when voltage of power supply is 220
- C.both A and B are correct
- D.the armature terminals of the motor should be connected in reverse ways of A and B
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Two rams of the hydraulic gear are linked at their outer ends to _____ by a crosshead and swivel block.
- A.the piston rod
- B.the tiller arm
- C.the connecting rod
- D.the rudder
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The burning of fuel oil in a diesel engine having a high sodium content, will cause _.
- A.corrosion and grooving of exhaust valves
- B.corrosion and gumming of the fuel injection pump
- C.salt deposits in the exhaust manifold
- D.slag deposits in the fuel injection equipment
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A diesel engine is turned at normal cranking speed, but fails to fireThis can occur from __________.
- A.low lube oil temperature
- B.low starting air temperature
- C.air in the fuel injection
- D.water in the starting air system
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What preventative maintenance should be done frequently to diesel engine starting air receivers?
- A.Drain the accumulated moisture
- B.Test the relief valves
- C.Watch the temperature to prevent fluctuations in pressure
- D.Clean the interior to remove oil and foreign matter
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The color of the flame on a halide torch without any refrigerant present is _____.
- A.blue
- B.green
- C.orange
- D.purple
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The vessel is out of harbor and in “Full Ahead”We are going to run fuel oil instead of _____ and open the fuel oil heater steam valve.
- A.heavy oil
- B.lube oil
- C.fuel oil
- D.diesel
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The forced draught fan should be started and air passed through the furnace for several minutes to “____” it of any exhaust gas or oil vapors.
- A.blow
- B.clean
- C.scavenge
- D.purge
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Dress up the _____.
- A.keyway
- B.shaft
- C.valve
- D.casing
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If you suspect a diesel engine is misfiring due to air leakage into the fuel system, you should begin looking for the leak at the __________.
- A.fuel line connections to cylinder injection valves
- B.gasket surfaces of the fuel oil filters
- C.discharge fitting of the fuel injector pumps
- D.suction side of the fuel oil tran
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Fuels of different qualities may require advancing or retarding the injection timing, in addition to which if the injection timing is advanced when the engine is running at loads below the ______, then a saving in fuel can be achieved.
- A.BHP
- B.MCR
- C.IHP
- D.MEP
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When separating fuel oil in oil separator, the separating quantity is____ of the real quantity.
- A.100%
- B.80%
- C.1/2
- D.1/3
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Permitting a diesel engine fuel oil day tank to run dry can cause _______.
- A.overheated injection pumps
- B.water condensation in the cylinders
- C.fuel dilution of the lube oil
- D.air in the fuel system
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Pressurized air enters the cylinder via the inlet ports and pushes the remaining exhaust gas from the cylinder in a process known as “_____”.
- A.charging
- B.supercharging
- C.scavenging
- D.exhausting
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Centrifugal pumps are popular because they are very simple in construction, and produce smooth, constant, _____ discharge.
- A.non-pulsating
- B.pulsating
- C.positive
- D.non-positive
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Prior to any overhaul work on electric equipment, it is important to ensure the circuits are _____.
- A.live
- B.dead
- C.excited
- D.on line
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Air or noncondensable gas is removed from a refrigeration system by a .
- A.separating chamber
- B.system of baffles
- C.purge valve
- D.vacuum reducing valve
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In automatic ____ the winch may be overhauled and wire is paid off the barrel at a pre-determined maximum tension
- A.cranes
- B.windlass
- C.capstans
- D.mooring winches
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A pump is said to have "negative suction head" when the pump is located _____.
- A.between the suction and discharge
- B.below the liquid supply
- C.above the liquid supply
- D.any of the above
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Before charging a refrigeration unit, the refrigerant charging lines should be .
- A.flushed with clean refrigerant oil
- B.purged with the refrigerant
- C.washed with an ammonia and alcohol solution
- D.grounded to compressor
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A large two-stroke/cycle direct reversing diesel engine is to be reversedPrior to the admission of starting air you must ________.
- A.line up the engine fore restarting with light diesel oil
- B.reposition the fuel injection cam
- C.change the intake and exhaust valve cam positions
- D.place the starting cam in the intermediate position
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Our ship often comes to this little port and stays here for ______.
- A.sometime
- B.some time
- C.sometimes
- D.some times
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There is too much water in the fuelIt doesn’t _____ to the specifications.
- A.come from
- B.come in
- C.come out
- D.come up
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Air in the fuel lines to the fuel injection nozzles of a diesel will result in ______.
- A.lower compression pressures
- B.overheating without smoking
- C.failure to start
- D.a run away without load
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A flash-type evaporator discharges heated seawater into a chamber that is maintained at a pressure than the vapor pressure of the entering heated seawater, and subsequently the flashed water vapor thereby produced.
- A.lower condensing
- B.higher cooling
- C.lower cooling
- D.higher condensing
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The main function of tie rods in the construction of large, low speed diesel engines is to _____.
- A.stiffen the bedplate in way of the main bearings to increase the engines longitudinal strength
- B.accept most of the tensile loading that results from the firing forces developed during operation
- C.mount the engine frame. securely to the hull to prevent shaft coupling misalignment
- D.connect the crosshead solidly to the piston rod
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Overheating of a hydraulic system may be a result of _____.
- A.changing pump discharge pressure in response to normal load variations
- B.a high oil level
- C.incorrect fluid viscosity
- D.continued slow re-circulation of the oil
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In deciding to detain a ship or not, the PSCO would better not_______ .
- A.make his decision independently
- B.request the owner’s representative to provide proposals
- C.cooperate with the flag State Administration’s representatives
- D.consult the organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificates
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A tank which has been sealed for a long period of time can be dangerous because _____.
- A.steel surfaces consume oxygen by rusting
- B.sealed tanks usually form. a vacuum
- C.moisture condenses in the tank, displacing the oxygen
- D.most tank coatings give off poisonous vapors in the presence of moisture
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In a main propulsion turbocharged diesel engine, the speed of the turbocharger varies according to the ________.
- A.governor droop
- B.speeder spring tension
- C.fuel rack lag
- D.load on the engine
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Those generally used additives for cooling water are either anti-corrosion oils or inorganic_____.
- A.gases
- B.paints
- C.inhibitors
- D.detergent
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You must take good care of the drainage cock of the air control systemBecause _____ leads scale formed which might malfunction the pilot control valve and other instruments.
- A.the temperature
- B.the rust
- C.the pressure
- D.the humidity
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A leaking diesel engine fuel injector will cause________.
- A.prolonged maintenance intervals
- B.improved atomization
- C.greater fuel economy
- D.incomplete combustion
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The major cause of trouble in a mechanical-hydraulic governor is contamination of the hydraulic fluid by _______.
- A.dirt
- B.fuel oil
- C.governor cooling water
- D.fuel oil tars
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Under normal operating conditions, the highest temperature and pressure conditions existing in a flash-type evaporator will occur in the _____.
- A.first stage
- B.second stage
- C.distillate cooler
- D.salt water feed heater
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If the operating element of a thermostatic valve installed in a diesel engine cooling system malfunctions, it may result in _______.
- A.a low level in the engine expansion tank
- B.excessively high coolant pressure
- C.improper temperatures
- D.malfunctioning of the jacket water heater
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Emulsion oils and sodium nitrite are both approved additives, but _____ cannot be used if any pipes are galvanized or if soldered joints exist.
- A.the latter
- B.latter
- C.former
- D.the former
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In the event of failure of an auxiliary such as a lubricating pump, the standby pump is started and put on the line automatically“the line” in this sentence refers to .
- A.fuel manifold
- B.lubricating pipe line
- C.auxiliary engine pipe line
- D.generator output line
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Always ensure that the turning gear is____, even at the quay, the wake from other ships may turn the propeller and thus the engine.
- A.disengaged
- B.engaged
- C.assembled
- D.disassembled
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The complete assembly of bedplate, A-frames and cylinder block is held together by _____ to form. a rigid structure.
- A.tap-bolts
- B.jack-bolts
- C.tie rods
- D.fitted rods
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Most marine biological sewage treatment plants consist of all the following statements except _____.
- A.aeration tanks
- B.settling tanks
- C.disinfection agent
- D.anaerobic bacteria
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The most common diesel engine fuel system problems are caused by _____.
- A.incorrect adjustments
- B.dirty fuel
- C.broken fuel lines
- D.excessive vibration
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In conventional systems, the injection pressure_______, while it’s_______in common rail diesel engines.
- A.fluctuates with the engine speed to some extent, independent of the engine speed
- B.keeps constant at all engine speed, dependent on the engine speed to some extent
- C.keeps constant at all engine speed, independent of the engine speed
- D.is decided by the engine speed, constant at all engine speed
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The linear motion of a diesel engine piston is converted to the rotary motion required to drive gears, propeller shafts, and generators by the _____.
- A.flywheel
- B.crankshaft
- C.journal bearings
- D.camshaft
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The rotating unit of a spilt windlass consists of a____ with shaped snugs to grip the anchor cablea mooring drum for paying out or letting go of mooring wires and warp end for warping duties.
- A.cranes
- B.mooring barrel
- C.capstans
- D.cable lifter
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When the vessel shafting are installed, the slightly inclined of the shaft line should be rectified by____.
- A.adjusting the position of the intermediate bearing
- B.changing the position of the main engine installation
- C.adjusting the center line of the propeller
- D.changing the position of the thrust block
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The water in an auxiliary boiler should be tested daily for _____.
- A.dissolved oxygen
- B.chlorides
- C.sludge
- D.dissolved nitrogen
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The high air velocity leaving the compressor of an exhaust gas turbocharger is converted to pressure in the ____________.
- A.inlet nozzle ring
- B.turbine wheel blade
- C.diffuser passages
- D.inlet vol
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A liquid indicator sight glass is useful in determining whether or not a refrigeration system is sufficiently chargedIt is generally located in the _____.
- A.high pressure liquid line
- B.low pressure liquid line
- C.high pressure vapor line
- D.low pressure vapor line
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A bright shiny appearance of the sealing surfaces on diesel engine compression rings indicates_.
- A.combustion gas blow-by
- B.excessive lubrication
- C.properly functioning rings
- D.insufficient cylinder cooling
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Which of the following represents the emergency signal for fire aboard ship?
- A.More than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle
- B.Continuous blast of the ships whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm
- C.Three short blasts of the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm
- D.More than six short blasts and one long blast on the whistle supplemented by the same signal on the general alarm
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To prevent the unnecessary loading of an air conditioning system while maintaining the designed dry bulb temperature and relative humidity in an air conditioning system, you should _______.
- A.admit only enough fresh outside air to provide proper ventilation
- B.reduce the air reheating system load
- C.lower the compressor head pressure
- D.operate the purge recovery unit continuously
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In a diesel engine, excessive cylinder liner wear will cause ________Ⅰincreased blow-by Ⅱwear between the piston ring and groove
- A.Ⅰ only is correct
- B.Ⅱ only is correct
- C.both Ⅰ and Ⅱ are correct
- D.neither Ⅰ or Ⅱ are correct
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SOLAS regulations require that the inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas with an oxygen content of not more than what percentage?
- A.5%
- B.8%
- C.6%
- D.3%
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In using reduction gears to obtain efficient propeller speeds, _____.
- A.they must be located at the after end of the engine
- B.they can only be used with one engine at a time
- C.they eliminate the need for controllable pitch propellers
- D.they are connected to the engine with a flexible coupling
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The main factor which determines the output of each cylinder is _____.
- A.the cylinder weight
- B.the cylinder bore
- C.the cylinder length
- D.the cylinder cover
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If the flame from combustion in the cylinder of a four-stroke engine past the piston into the space below, the accumulation of flammable mixture would be ignited, thus resulting in _____.
- A.the crankcase explosion
- B.lifting of the cylinder safety valve
- C.a scavenge fire
- D.opening of the manhole
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Which of the following statements is true concerning carbon dioxide when used as a fire extinguishing agent?
- A.Carbon dioxide is corrosive when exposed to fire
- B.Carbon dioxide should be applied slowly to a large engine room fire
- C.Its total cooling effect is far greater than water
- D.Its smothering effect is excellent for class B fires
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Refrigerant enters the condenser as a _____.
- A.high pressure liquid
- B.low pressure vapor
- C.high pressure vapor
- D.low pressure liquid
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If the back clearance of a piston ring is excessive, .
- A.compression pressure in the cylinder will be higher
- B.carbon will accumulate behind the ring
- C.combustion gases will penetrate beneath the ring land
- D.piston side thrust will be increased
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You are inspecting the lower main precision bearings on a diesel engine .You observe that about half the thin Babbitt linings are of a milky white colourThis condition is caused by _____.
- A.large dirt particles in the oil supply
- B.insufficient lubricating oil and overheating
- C.normal wear
- D.water contamination of the lube oil
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With _____ unit the timing of fuel injection of an engine can be regulated automatically.
- A.MBT
- B.MEG
- C.VSG
- D.VIT
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______ means the level for which further specific protective security measures shall be maintained for a limited period of time when a security incident is probable or imminent, although it may not be possible to identify the specific target.
- A.Security level 1
- B.Security level 2
- C.Security level 3
- D.Highest safety level
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The results of the audits and reviews _____ to the attention of all personnel having responsibility in the area involved.
- A.should bring
- B.should be brought
- C.should take
- D.should be taken
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When used in conjunction with a turbocharger, the main function of an after-cooler is to ______.
- A.increase the density of the cylinder air charge
- B.prevent turbocharger overheating
- C.liminate the need for a pre-cooler
- D.remove moisture from air compressed by the turbocharger
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In machinery space, the valves, pipes should be .
- A.arranged as close to each other as possible to save space
- B.arranged far away from each other for convenient operation
- C.be fixed or clamped to avoid vibration
- D.kept easy removable as to convenient repairing work
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the cetane number rating of diesel fuel? .
- A.The cetane number is obtained by comparing the fuel with cetane a colorless liquid hydrocarbon
- B.The higher the cetane number, the shorter the ignition lag
- C.The highest cetane number of fuel is 100
- D.All of the above
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The basic training in fire prevention and fire fighting should include the theoretical elements which should cover _____.
- A.the three elements of fire and explosion
- B.lower and upper flammable limits
- C.classification of flies and applicable extinguishing agents
- D.All of the above
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Which one is not true? .
- A.Two main areas of skill are involved in the construction of ship
- B.There are distinct divisions in responsibilities between naval architects and marine engineers
- C.Each ship will assume varying proportions according to its type
- D.Ships can be divided into different categories from different perspectives
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Which of the listed classes of fire would most likely occur in the engine room of a vessel?
- A.Classes A and B
- B.Classes B and C
- C.Classes C and D
- D.Classes A and D
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Which of the following statements is true concerning the cetane number of diesel fuel?
- A.The cetane number affects the amount of injection lag
- B.The cetane number is an indication of the fuels viscosity
- C.Ignition lag is reduced with fuels having a high cetane number
- D.The cetane number is of little significance in the combustion process
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The presence of air in the condenser of a refrigeration system will _____ the condensing pressure.
- A.increase
- B.reduce
- C.maintain constant
- D.None of the above is true
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Improper cooling of a diesel engine cylinder liner due to the accumulation of scale deposits may cause _____.
- A.low compression pressure
- B.increased piston wear
- C.increased cylinder lube oil consumption
- D.poor contact between compression rings and liner
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If the refrigeration compressor crankcase is sweating, the cause may be due to _____.
- A.a shortage of refrigerant
- B.the compressor running continuously
- C.liquid refrigerant returning to the compressor
- D.the compressor short cycling on the high pressure cutout
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_____ is a machine by which electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.
- A.An alternator
- B.An electric motor
- C.A diesel engine
- D.A main switchboard
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When a crankshaft has to be handled outside the engine, it should be carefully supported in a manner which will avoid _____ high bending moments on it.
- A.compressing
- B.interposing
- C.imposing
- D.pounding
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The most common contaminate of governor hydraulic fluid is _____.
- A.moisture
- B.dirt
- C.acid
- D.air