海船船员考试轮机部三管轮模拟题8(轮机英语)
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Because of the close tolerances used in diesel engine fuel oil pumps, a worn plunger requires___________.
- A.grinding the spare plunger to the barrel
- B.replacing the plunger and the barrel
- C.highly polishing both the plunger and barrel
- D.replacing plunger only
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To counteract these undesirable effects cylinder oils usually contain additives formulated to impart a high degree of _____ and detergency.
- A.salinity
- B.alkalinity
- C.acid
- D.sanitary
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When starting a reciprocating pump, the inlet valve should be ____.
- A.closed
- B.opened fully
- C.cracked open
- D.partly open
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Air conditioning is the process of treating air to control _____ its temperature, humidity, cleanliness and distribution to meet the comfort requirements of the occupants of the conditioned space.
- A.instantaneous
- B.instantaneously
- C.simultaneous
- D.simultaneously
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Increasing the speed of a centrifugal pump will result in an increase in its capacity in its capacityAnother means of increasing the capacity pump is to increase the .
- A.diameter of the discharge piping, with all other factors remaining the same
- B.diameter of the suction piping, with all other factors remaining the same
- C.width of the impeller only
- D.diameter of the impeller
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Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft flanges can be detected by using a dial indicator or ________.
- A.inside micrometer
- B.feeler gauge and straight edge
- C.adjustable trammel
- D.sighting device
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A hot air start pipe indicates that there is _____.
- A.inefficient cooling
- B.a leaking air start valve
- C.a clogged drain valve
- D.a leaking air bottle
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The component of a refrigerating system in which the refrigerant vaporizes and absorbs heat is known as the _____.
- A.condenser
- B.vapor generator
- C.accumulator
- D.evaporator
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To prevent the spread of fire by conduction, you should _____.
- A.cool the bulkheads around the fire
- B.remove combustibles from direct exposure
- C.close all openings to the area
- D.shut off all electric power
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If cylinder liner wear is up to maximum limits the possibility of scavenge fires will not be materially reduced until the liners are ______.
- A.polished
- B.renewed
- C.adjusted
- D.ground
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____ belongs to emergency power supplying equipments.
- A.Emergency fire pump
- B.Windlass
- C.Main sea water pump
- D.Fresh water pump
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Diesel engine air start system check valves are opened by ________.
- A.an air start cam
- B.cylinder compression pressure
- C.starting air pressure
- D.valve springs
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If a steering motor becomes overloaded, the _____.
- A.overload condition of 5 % will trip the motor off the line immediately
- B.overload condition will be indicated visually in the machinery space
- C.motor running indicator will begin to flash "on" and "off" in response to the sustained overload condition
- D.standby steering pump will start automatically and come on the line
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Successful combustion inside the cylinders of a diesel engine is dependent upon _____.
- A.fine atomization
- B.high temperature
- C.good mixing of fuel and air
- D.all of the above
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The lubricating pipes and dusts should be blown out with _____.
- A.atmosphere
- B.the fresh water
- C.compressed air
- D.chemical compounds
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_____ unit is mounted so as to raise and lower the cable from the spurling pipe, which is at the top and center of the chain or cable locker.
- A.The cable lifter
- B.The hoisting motor
- C.The topping wire
- D.The life-raft
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If cooling water flow through the after-cooler is interrupted, the power output of a turbocharged diesel engine will drop because the _____________.
- A.turbocharger will stall
- B.density of the air charge will decrease
- C.scavenge effect will increase
- D.exhaust pressure will increase
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Routine monitoring of a diesel engine should include _____.
- A.checking for leaks
- B.checking temperatures and pressures
- C.listening for abnormal noises
- D.all of the above
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In discussing oil pollution, one important fact to remember is that the problem remains the same _____ heavy _____ light oil is spilled into the water.
- A.both/and
- B.whether/or
- C.neither/nor
- D.because/so
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The longer the ignition delay period resulting from improper use of low cetane fuel, the __________.
- A.less fuel will enter the cylinder
- B.higher the cylinder combustion temperature
- C.more complete the fuel combustion
- D.more rapid the rise in combustion pressure
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Diesel engine piston ring blow-by is usually caused by excessive ring clearance at the ring___________.
- A.back
- B.side
- C.gap
- D.bottom
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An emergency generator, driven by an internal combustion engine, shall be tested under load for a minimum of 2 hours at least once every _____.
- A.week
- B.2 weeks
- C.month
- D.3 months
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Which of the following conditions may contribute to the formation of deposits on the blades of the turbocharger turbine?
- A.Poor combustion
- B.High cylinder oil consumption
- C.Leaking exhaust valves
- D.All of the above
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If the thermal bulb of an expansion valve is incorrectly placed at the center of the coil instead of the end, it will _____.
- A.increase the capacity of the coil
- B.increase the superheat at the bulb
- C.deliver more refrigerant to the coil
- D.decrease the capacity of the coil
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There will usually be summaries or daily account tables for heavy oil, diesel oil, lubricating oil, and fresh water, which will be compiled .
- A.at the beginning of every watch
- B.at the beginning of the first watch every day
- C.at the completion of every watch
- D.at noon every day
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Which of the conditions listed would cause simultaneous high cylinder firing pressure and low exhaust temperature?
- A.Improper fuel rack positioning
- B.Lengthy opening of the exhaust valve
- C.Excessively early injection timing
- D.Extended light load operation
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When a ship in loaded condition floats at arbitrary water line, its displacement is to the relevant mass of water displaced by the ship.
- A.equal
- B.larger
- C.smaller
- D.equivalent
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Fuel oil begins injection into the cylinder of a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine during the _____.
- A.intake stroke
- B.exhaust stroke
- C.power stroke
- D.compression stroke
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The oil was pumped up in the settle tank such a height that it _____.
- A.spilled
- B.overflowed
- C.sprayed
- D.injected
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If a diesel engine is smoking excessively under load, the cause could be ________.
- A.low exhaust back pressure
- B.early fuel injection in one of the cylinders
- C.compression pressure in one of the cylinders
- D.plugged injector holes
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The small end of the connecting rod is attached to the piston with a _____.
- A.crankpin
- B.sliding wedge
- C.wrist pin
- D.torque bashing
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The fresh air coming in through the inner air ports, is compressed by _____ to a higher pressure.
- A.the cylinder head
- B.the cross-head
- C.the moving piston
- D.the stationary piston
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Insufficient refrigerant in a refrigeration plant may result in _____.
- A.high discharge pressure
- B.frosting of the crankcase
- C.high temperature of the overboard water
- D.low suction pressure of compressor
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When transmitted by a reduction gear, diesel engine speed is reduced and the torque available for work _____.
- A.remains the same
- B.is reduced
- C.is increased
- D.is eliminated
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One engine manufacturer recommends heavy fuel oil should not be heated above 80℃ to 95℃ (176 ℉ TO 203℉) before purificationThis upper limit should be observed to ensure against_________.
- A.flattening of the bowl neoprene O-rings
- B.operation within the explosive rang of the fuel
- C.excessive purifier operating pressures
- D.excessive oil viscosity
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A diesel engine cranks properly during starting but immediately stallsWhich of the following systems is most likely at fault?
- A.Hydraulic starting
- B.Electric starting
- C.Ignition
- D.Fuel
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The auxiliary engine and a.cgenerator can be connected with _____.
- A.cam
- B.crosshead
- C.bulge
- D.coupling
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The volute of centrifugal pump also acts as a diffuser converting _____ into pressure head.
- A.mechanical energy
- B.heat energy
- C.potential energy
- D.kinetic head
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High-speed rotation in a centrifugal purifier can produce a force _____ the force of gravity.
- A.many thousand times larger than
- B.the same as
- C.many thousand times smaller
- D.none of the above
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Prior to starting most medium-speed propulsion diesel engines, which of the procedures listed should be observed?
- A.The expansion tank should be topped off
- B.The thermostatic water regulating valves should be manually opened
- C.The fuel filters should be changed
- D.The engine should be turned over slowly with the indicator cocks open
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_____ is the circulation and refreshing of the air in a space without necessarily a change of temperature.
- A.Refrigeration
- B.Air conditioning
- C.Ventilation
- D.Heating
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The primary function of an electric motor is to _____.
- A.develop torque
- B.generate high voltages
- C.produce a magnetic field
- D.generate high electrical resistance
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The younger motorman as well as the others ___ to operate the oil separator.
- A.has learnt
- B.have learnt
- C.learn
- D.are learning
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The Company should ensure that the master is fully _____ with the Companys SMS.
- A.familiar
- B.understand
- C.conversation
- D.confused
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The top piston ring is plasma coated to give the lowest wear rate to reach the goal of two-years’ with sufficient margin.
- A.TBO
- B.CEO
- C.CFO
- D.MCR
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In a simple series circuit, the entire source voltage will drop across _____.
- A.the resistor next to the negative terminal
- B.a short circuit
- C.the resistor next to the positive terminal
- D.an open circuit
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Fuel injectors used in heavy fuel oil systems are usually provided with cooling to reduce_____.
- A.cold corrosion of the nozzles
- B.fuel viscosity for better atomization
- C.carbon accumulation on the nozzles
- D.fuel detonation in the cylinders
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The conclusion that mechanical efficiency is always _____ 100 per cent is correct.
- A.small than
- B.more than
- C.little than
- D.less than
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Among the basic categories of equipment, which of the following are used to convert the hydraulic energy into linear motion?
- A.Hydraulic pumps
- B.Valves
- C.Hydraulic cylinders
- D.Hydraulic motors
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_____ shall be provided to every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above to record relevant machinery space and cargo/ballast operations.
- A.Oil Record Book Part I
- B.Oil Record Book Part II
- C.Oil Record Book Part I or Part II
- D.Oil Record Book Part I and Part II
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A diesel engine is warmed up and white vapor is in the exhaust,this could indicate ________.
- A.excessive cylinder lubrication
- B.a lugging engine
- C.a leaking cylinder liner
- D.overloading of one cylinder
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A fire starts when the following _____ factors come together.
- A.combustible material
- B.ignition source
- C.oxygen
- D.A and B and C
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For a L.Opurifier, if the back pressure of the oil outlet is too high, the interface between oil and water in the bowl will _____.
- A.be interrupted
- B.move downwards
- C.move outwards
- D.retain original position
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Which of the listed burning materials would be described as a class "B" fire?
- A.Acetylene
- B.Lube oil
- C.Grease
- D.All of the above
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In the production of freshwater from seawater through a process of heating and cooling, the cooling phase of production is usually called _____.
- A.evaporation
- B.distillation
- C.dehydration
- D.condensation
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All of the followings are the detainable deficiencies under the SOLAS Convention expert .
- A.Failure of proper operation of propulsion and other essential machinery, as well as electrical installation
- B.Failure of the proper operation of the main and auxiliary steering gear
- C.Failure of engineering watch arrangements to confirm to the requirements specified for the ship by Administration
- D.Failure of the proper operation of emergency generator, lighting, batteries and switches
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in a turbocharger, inlet air velocity is increased in the _______________.
- A.inlet nozzle ring
- B.stationary diffuser passages
- C.compressor outlet volute
- D.rotating impeller vanes
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In the operation of a flash type evaporator equipped with air ejectors, the air and non- condensable gases are evacuated directly from the _____.
- A.first stage flash chamber
- B.second stage flash chamber
- C.first stage after condenser
- D.second stage distilling condenser
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The purpose of the programmed purge cycle on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to .
- A.cool the furnace to prevent pre-ignition
- B.remove explosive vapors from the furnace
- C.evaporate accumulated unburned fuel oil
- D.provide sufficient air in the furnace to allow ignition of the fuel
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The most inefficient method of voltage reduction from the stand point of power loss, is a/an _____.
- A.capacitor in series with the load
- B.inductor in series with the load
- C.capacitor and inductor in series with the load
- D.resistor in series with the load
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Cold weather starting of a diesel engine may be made easier by .
- A.decreasing the compression ratio
- B.using a special fuel having a high ignition temperature
- C.increasing the starting air supply
- D.heating the jacket water
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During the dock repair, when installing the tail shaft and propeller, who should be on the spot to supervise?
- A.chief engineer
- B.the engineer
- C.captain
- D.any member of the engine department
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If the water level dropped rapidly in the expansion tank of a closed diesel engine cooling water system, you should suspect a ______.
- A.loss of suction in the circulating pump
- B.leak in the primary cooling system
- C.broken raw water pump shaft
- D.burned or cracked piston in one cylinder
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With a _____ load the voltage and current are in phase.
- A.pure resistance
- B.capacitive
- C.inductive
- D.None of the above
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If a small electric motor is immersed in salt water it should be _____(1) washed in fresh water; (2) dried in an oven
- A.(1) only
- B.(2) only
- C.both (1) and (2)
- D.neither (1) or (2)
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To anneal a copper gasket, you should heat the gasket .
- A.and quench it in oil
- B.cherry red and quench in water
- C.and let it cool slowly in the air
- D.and carbonize
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An advantage of a helical gear pump over a simple gear pump is that the helical gear pump is capable of _____.
- A.maintaining a steadier speed
- B.delivering liquids over greater distances
- C.operating for longer periods of time
- D.producing a smoother discharge flow
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A fire in a pile of linen is considered to be a class _____.
- A.A fire
- B.B fire
- C.C fire
- D.D fire
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To minimize corrosion, fuel oil strainer disks, spacers and scraper blades are made of _____.
- A.brass
- B.copper
- C.iron
- D.monel metal or stainless steel
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The lowest temperature required to cause self-sustained combustion of a substance independent of any outside source of ignition is called _____.
- A.explosive range
- B.flash point
- C.ignition temperature
- D.combustion temperature
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Leaky exhaust valve will result in which of the following? (1) high exhaust temperature; (2) low compression pressure; (3) low firing pressure.
- A.(1) and (2)
- B.(1) only
- C.(2) only
- D.(1), (2) and (3)
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Which of the following may cause that excessively warm water leaves the condenser in a refrigeration plant? (1) too little cooling water; (2) too much cooling water; (3) too warm cooler water.
- A.(1) only
- B.any of (1), (2) and (3)
- C.any of (1) and (3)
- D.any of (1) and (2)
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Routine maintenance on a Central Control Room hermetically sealed air conditioning unit should include _________.
- A.changing the air filter
- B.recharging the system
- C.changing compressor lubricant
- D.renewing container vacuum
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Which cause of following will not lead to refrigeration plant short-cycle?
- A.lack of refrigerant
- B.refrigerant with much water
- C.set defectively low pressure relay
- D.no cooling water
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When sailing in cold zones, the____ should be drained of water.
- A.the ventilation pipe
- B.the water line for fire fighting on the deck
- C.the fuel oil line
- D.the water supplying line in bath room
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When refrigerant leaves the receiver, it flows next on to the _____.
- A.evaporator coils
- B.liquid strainer
- C.compressor
- D.condenser
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During the inspection, the starting air valves should be closed _____ the engine from turning.
- A.to increase
- B.to speed up
- C.to prevent
- D.to reduce
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When replacing a part with a spare one, we should fill in tile spare parts consume table in time and make a mark in brief for ____.
- A.the reason of replacing
- B.the course of replacing
- C.crews who do this work
- D.where and when the replacing being done
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Duties shall be so organized by the chief engineer officer that the first watch at the commencement of a voyage and the subsequent relieving watches are _____ and otherwise fit for duty.
- A.well trained
- B.in good luck
- C.in good health
- D.sufficiently rested
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The two-stroke cycle begins with the piston coming up from the bottom of its stroke, with scavenge ports in the sides of the cylinder being _____.
- A.shut
- B.closing
- C.opened
- D.closed
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The“person in the phrase ”to designate a person or persons ashore having direct access to the highest level of management” refers to ______.
- A.the manager of the shipping company
- B.the master of the ship
- C.the designated person on board ship
- D.the designated person ashore
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Just after stopping the engine while the oil is still circulatingCheck that uniform. oil jets appear from all the oil outlet grooves in the crosshead bearing lower shell and the guide shoesThe oil flow from ____ must be compared from unit; there should be a similarity in the flow patterns.
- A.the piston cooling oil return pipes
- B.the main and crankpin bearings
- C.thrust and intermediate bearings
- D.stern tube and thrust bearings
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The amount of moisture in a given sample of air, when compared with the amount of moisture the air could hold if totally saturated at the existing temperature of the sample, is called _____.
- A.absolute humidity
- B.specific humidity
- C.effective humidity
- D.relative humidity
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The extended aeration process consists of ____ the liquor either by bubbling air through it or by agitating the surface.
- A.deoxygenating
- B.oxygenating
- C.chemicalizing
- D.disinfecting
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The oil is drawn from a drain tank through _____, one of a pair of pumps, into one of fine filters.
- A.a strain tank
- B.a head tank
- C.a service tank
- D.a strainer
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Which of the following operations need to be entered on the Oil Record Book Part I? (1) Cleaning of fuel oil tanks; (2) Internal transfer of fuel oil
- A.(1) only
- B.(2) only
- C.both (1) and (2)
- D.neither (1) nor (2)
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It is necessary to remove _____ from the cooling spaces.
- A.scar
- B.scale
- C.spur
- D.bilge
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It is necessary to _____ cool the various components of the machinery so that the engine can work properly.
- A.continuously
- B.regularly
- C.constantly
- D.period
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_____ supplies pilot air to control the cylinder air start valves.
- A.An air compressor
- B.An indicator cock
- C.An air distributor
- D.A safety valve
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The suction - force principle of operation is a typical characteristic of _____.
- A.centrifugal pumps
- B.jet pumps
- C.propeller pumps
- D.reciprocating pumps
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Which of the routine maintenance procedure listed is required for starting air receivers?
- A.Frequent draining of accumulated moisture
- B.Frequent testing of relief valves
- C.A close watch on temperature to prevent fluctuations in pressure
- D.Frequent cleaning to re move oil and foreign matter
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The average pressure exerted on piston during each power stroke is termed__________.
- A.indicated horsepower
- B.mean effective pressure
- C.exhaust back pressure
- D.compression pressure
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The satisfactory operation of diesel engine exhaust valves usually depends on ____.
- A.the proper back pressure
- B.the cooling water temperature
- C.correct timing and proper seating
- D.accurate metering and the exhaust temperature
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On a tank vessel, which of the following substances would be burning in a class "B" fire?
- A.Oil
- B.Wood
- C.Rags
- D.Electrical wiring
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Condensate must be drained periodically from the air compressor receivers to prevent _____.
- A.second stage cylinder lockup
- B.oil sump contamination
- C.faulty operation of pneumatic valves
- D.corrosion of air receiver baffles
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If an operating bilge pump is developing good vacuum, but is unable to discharge any water, which of the following problems is the most probable cause? .
- A.The wearing rings are excessively worn
- B.The suction strainer is clogged
- C.The discharge valve is clogged
- D.The shaft is worn
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The bedplate must be rigid enough to support the weight of the rest of the engine, and maintain the crankshaft, which sits in the bearing housings in the ______, in alignment.
- A.longitudinal girders
- B.transverse girders
- C.fore girders
- D.aft girders
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When running a large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine on heavy fuel, which of the following precautions should be observed when switching back over to diesel oil? .
- A.The diesel oil must never be allowed to mix with the heavy fuel
- B.The temperature of the fuel from the pre–heater should be gradually reduced after switching over the three–way valve
- C.The heating steam to the pre-heater should be secured as soon as the diesel fuel passes through the three-way valve
- D.The heating steam must be secured before the diesel oil passes through the three-way valve
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A sudden drop in diesel engine cylinder compression pressure can be caused by______.
- A.a leaking fuel injector nozzle
- B.a clogged air filter
- C.excessively early fuel injection
- D.malfunctioning valves
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The efficiency of turbocharge system is increased by fitting a charge air cooler _____ the compressor.
- A.inside
- B.before
- C.after
- D.against
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A change in the quality of fuel atomization by a diesel engine fuel injector would be caused by a/an ______.
- A.increase in engine speed
- B.increase in cylinder turbulence
- C.leaking needle valve
- D.reduction in cylinder turbulence
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In a diesel engine cooling water system, a pH of 6.0 indicates a/an _____.
- A.slightly acidic condition
- B.slightly alkaline condition
- C.overtreatment of water
- D.neutral condition of water
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The main causes of fire on board ships are _____.
- A.oil leakage in engine-room
- B.hot work (welding, cutting, etc.)
- C.static electricity
- D.All of the above
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A sudden drop in compression pressure in one cylinder of a diesel engine can be caused by ______________.
- A.a leaking fuel injector nozzle
- B.a clogged air filter
- C.excessively early fuel injection
- D.malfunctioning valves
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Before any work on electrical or electronic equipment is performed, which of the following precautions should be carried out _____.
- A.De-energize the applicable switchboard bus
- B.Bypass the interlocks
- C.Secure and tag the supply circuit breaker in the open position
- D.Station a man at the circuit supply switch
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If the bedplate was too rigid, then as the hull flexed, the ______, which secure the engine into the ship would be likely to break, and there would be a danger of the bedplate cracking.
- A.through bolts
- B.jack bolts
- C.holding down bolts
- D.tap bolts
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If the capacity of a centrifugal pump decreases gradually over a long period of time, you should replace the _____.
- A.packing gland
- B.mechanical seals
- C.lantern rings
- D.wearing rings
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The amount of fluid delivered by a reciprocating pump can be regulated by _____.
- A.throttling the pressure line
- B.changing the speed of the piston
- C.either A or B
- D.None of the above is tree
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Which of the listed problems can be a cause of low compression pressure in a diesel engine?
- A.clogged air filter
- B.compression stroke
- C.burned exhaust valves
- D.all of the above
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For most diesel propulsion and generator engines, the over-speed trip device will stop the engine by ___________.
- A.moving the governor control to stop
- B.shutting off the lubricating oil supply
- C.tripping the governor emergency stop lever
- D.shutting off the fuel supply
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Which of the following operating features do displacement pumps bear if they are working under no-cavitation condition? (1) output is almost directly proportional to speed; (2) they are self-priming; (3) they will develop a discharged pressure equal to the resistance to be overcome, irrespective of speed.
- A.(1) and (2)
- B.(2) and (3)
- C.(1) and (3)
- D.(1), (2) and (3)
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Cavitation erosion in the cooling water system of a diesel engine usually occurs at the pump impeller, and on the waterside of the _________.
- A.fuel nozzle holders
- B.exhaust value guides
- C.engine cylinder liners
- D.low temperature and a low viscosity
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Electrically operated safety devices on auxiliary diesel engines function to stop the engine by _____.
- A.increasing the volume of intake air
- B.shutting off the fuel supply
- C.increasing the engine back pressure
- D.over-speeding the engine
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If a refrigeration compressor will not start, the reason may be _____.
- A.the pressure regulating valve is not closing
- B.an excessive lack of refrigerant in the system
- C.badly leaking discharge valves
- D.worn piston rings
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The chief engineer suggests that the second engineer _____ a dead line for handing in the work plan.
- A.will set
- B.shall set
- C.set
- D.sets
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If _____ are taken at regular intervals, any unequal distribution of load will be easily found out.
- A.differential of crank-webs
- B.indicator diagrams
- C.lube oil reading out
- D.misalignment of crank-throws
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An overspeed safety device is usually fitted to a generator engine for _____ in the event of overspeed.
- A.cutting power off the engine
- B.increasing the fuel pump setting
- C.braking the crankshaft
- D.stabilizing the ship speed
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If a centrifugal bilge pump were continually operated with the discharge valve closed the _____.
- A.motor overload would open
- B.relief valve would open
- C.pump would eventually overheat
- D.motor would overheat
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Freon 12 which is used to produce intense cold is normally a ______ when at atmospheric pressure and temperature.
- A.liquid
- B.gas
- C.solid
- D.water only
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Auxiliary boilers are divided into several classifications, one of which is _____.
- A.water-tube supercritical circulation
- B.water-tube forced circulation
- C.fire-tube controlled circulation
- D.fire-tube express circulation
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Gear pumps are _____ because they discharge a near constant amount of liquid regardless of pressure.
- A.negative displacement type
- B.turbine type
- C.positive displacement type
- D.mixed-flow type
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____ is not a part of the main switch board.
- A.Control panel of main generator
- B.Control panel of emergency generator
- C.Paralleling panel
- D.Load panel of main generator
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A firebox explosion in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler may be the result of ________.
- A.excessive purging before lighting off
- B.insufficient trail for ignition period
- C.a faulty transformer in the ignition circuit
- D.insufficient purging before lighting off
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In moving forward, a ship imparts forward motion to the water at the stems, this is known as _____.
- A.the speed of the vessel
- B.the speed of the propeller
- C.the wake
- D.the wake fraction
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The depth of the ship below waterline measured vertically to the lowest part of the hull is called ______.
- A.trim
- B.lean
- C.draft
- D.tonnage
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The _____ of the main shaft should be measured with a _____.
- A.clearance/calipers
- B.sinking/bridge gauge
- C.diameter/bridge gauge
- D.clearance/lead wire
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On a diesel engine, fuel is delivered into the combustion space by _____.
- A.a cooling system
- B.a lubrication oil system
- C.an electric system
- D.an injection system
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The remaining oil in the lubricating pipes and ducts should be blown out with _____.
- A.atmosphere
- B.the fresh water
- C.compressed air
- D.chemical compounds
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Movement of the pump control rack in a fuel injection system using individual plunger-type pumps .
- A.changes the position of the fuel inlet ports
- B.changes the length of the pump stroke
- C.varies the quantity of fuel delivered
- D.varies the compression of the delivery valve spring
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Which of the problems listed represents the major difficulty encountered with thermal expansion valve operation?
- A.Lube oil passing through the system
- B.Moisture or foreign matter collecting at the valve seat and orifice
- C.Variable spring tension caused by the changing temperature
- D.Frost on the liquid line
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The relief valve is located on the .
- A.discharge side of condenser
- B.discharge side of compressor
- C.outlet of the evaporator
- D.receiver tank
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The overspeeding of the diesel engine driving an electric generator could cause _____.
- A.low voltage trip to trip
- B.reverse power trip to trip
- C.damage to windings
- D.excessive exhaust temperatures
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Around the combustion chamber, all the main components are bore cooled to give low strains and the smallest, circumferentially symmetric deformations for good sealing between piston rings and liner.
- A.thermal
- B.mechanical
- C.plastic
- D.elastic
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Open the ______before starting an air compressor.
- A.unload valve
- B.cooling water
- C.oil cup
- D.sump
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The ability of lubricating oils to resist viscosity changes during temperature changes is indicated by the .
- A.American Petroleum
- B.Institute number viscosity index number
- C.Seconds Saybolt Furol number
- D.Seconds Saybolt Universal number
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Pumps and fine filters are arranged _____ with one as standby.
- A.in duplicate
- B.in double
- C.at twice
- D.for two
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The energy for pushing this piston up can be supplied from _____, so that the piston can keep moving up and down.
- A.the same piston
- B.the piston nearby
- C.the other pistons
- D.the generators on board
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Faulty operation of diesel engine fuel injection nozzles can be a direct cause of______.
- A.excessive fuel nozzle holder cooling
- B.sediment in the fuel supply
- C.distortion of the fuel spray pattern
- D.improper atomization of the fuel
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New adopted regulation of master shall_____when maintaining the security of the ship.
- A.take actions by he company’s order
- B.take actions by the ship owner’s order
- C.exercise his professional judgment
- D.exercise his professional judgment but be constrained by the company
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It is very necessary that each cylinder _____ before the charged air is compressed.
- A.is scavenged
- B.is atomized with fuel oil
- C.be scavenged
- D.be atomized with fuel oil
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If found oil when we open low oil level plug of separator, it indicates ____.
- A.the separator is overload
- B.the monitor equipment of separator fails
- C.the discharge pump of separator can not work
- D.the temperature of oil water is low
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Fuel oil discharged to the diesel engine cylinder is atomized at the _______.
- A.turbocharger
- B.injection nozzle tip
- C.carburetor
- D.fuel oil pump
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The indications of a scavenge fire are excessive black smoke, _____ and peeling from scavenge trunking.
- A.turbo-chargers surge
- B.spark seen from the drains
- C.paint blistering
- D.all above are right
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The rate of heat transfer in a water-tube auxiliary boiler can be increased by .
- A.operating the boiler at less than normal water level
- B.installing fins on the firesides of water-tubes
- C.increasing the amount of excess air to the burners
- D.treating the boiler water with chemical oxygen scavengers
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A pyrometer is an instrument used to measure the temperature of the diesel engine_____________.
- A.exhaust
- B.fuel oil
- C.cooling water
- D.cylinder liner
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Cast iron pistons used in large propulsion diesel engines are constructed with ______.
- A.not taper what so ever
- B.the skirt being tapered and smaller than the crown
- C.the skirt being tapered and larger than the crown
- D.the crown being tapered and smaller than the skirt
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During maneuvering operations for a direct reversing large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine, which of the following actions is used to stop the shaft from turning prior to reversing the engine rotation?
- A.Flywheel inertia
- B.Admission of starting air
- C.The way of the vessel
- D.securing of fuel to the cylinders
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When securing an AC generator, you should FIRST _____.
- A.open the generator circuit breaker
- B.switch the voltage regulator to "manual"
- C.decrease the field excitation to minimum
- D.reduce the load on the unit
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Some refrigeration systems have chemical moisture indicators installed in conjunction with the sight glass in the liquid lineIf excess moisture is present in the system, the indicator will .
- A.activate the driers
- B.change color
- C.secure the compressor
- D.add a predetermined amount of liquid drier
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The purpose of a temperature sensing device installed in the stack of a small automatically fired auxiliary steam boiler is to secure the oil burner .
- A.in the event of a flame failure
- B.in the event of a stack fire
- C.when the water level reach the crown sheet
- D.when the feed pump discharge pressure drops to a preset minimum
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The load between two steam-driven alternators operating in parallel may be adjusted by varying .
- A.the speed of the alternators
- B.the field strength of the machines
- C.the power factor of the alternators
- D.steam supply to the prime movers
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We use _____ to distill fresh water from sea water.
- A.engine
- B.sea water pump
- C.cylinder cooler
- D.fresh water generator
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When carrying out mooring trial, the ____ trial of the M.Eis not necessary.
- A.starting
- B.torsion vibration
- C.direction changing
- D.running
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If a bilge pump is able to develop vacuum, but is unable to sufficiently pump out the bilges, you would check for all of the following EXCEPT _____.
- A.the circuit breaker
- B.for leaks in the suction piping
- C.relief valve .is not properly seated
- D.the suction strainer
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Which of the listed conditions can be used to determine if lube oil has been diluted by fuel? .
- A.Viscosity is decreased
- B.Octane number is altered
- C.Pump speed is decreased
- D.Blower’s speed is decreased
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When working on a high voltage circuit, you should always have another person present with youThis person should have a good working knowledge of _____.
- A.the circuit being worked on and the location of all switches and circuit breakers controlling it
- B.first-aid techniques for treating electrical shock
- C.cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- D.All of the above
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If fuel is burned from only the starboard tanks, the ship will _____.
- A.go down by the head
- B.list to starboard
- C.trim by the stem
- D.list to port
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The distance between the bottom of the hull and the waterline is called _____.
- A.tonnage
- B.reserve buoyancy
- C.draft
- D.freeboard
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Most troubles likely to occur with marine diesel engine can, if located in time, be remedied with no difficulty and many can be ______ if the engine is maintained with a high sense of responsibility to the people on the part of the motormen and engineers.
- A.found out
- B.eliminated
- C.avoided
- D.lowered
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With regards to a diesel engine crankcase explosion, the most violent is the (1) primary explosion; (2) secondary explosion.
- A.(1) only
- B.(2) only
- C.both (1) and (2)
- D.neither (1) or (2)