海船船员考试轮机部三管轮模拟题7(轮机英语)
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Defective air cooler in a diesel engine will lead to .
- A.smoky exhaust
- B.starting failure
- C.overload
- D.over speed
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While a ship with twin screw is making a turn, in order to prevent overload, the duty engineer should _____.
- A.reduce the fuel feeding of main engine of inner propeller
- B.reduce the fuel feeding of main engine of outer propeller
- C.firstly reduce the fuel of main engine of inner propeller, then reduce the fuel feeding of engine of outer propeller
- D.reduce fuel feeding of two engines at the same time
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The oil mist detectors continuously_____ the crankcase atmosphere, via a pipe system, and move it past a sensitive and accurate opacity measuring track.
- A.detract
- B.extract
- C.pump up
- D.pump down
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A fire, occurring in the windings, of an overloaded electrical motor, is considered a _____.
- A.class "A" fire
- B.class "B" fire
- C.class "C" fire
- D.class "D" fire
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Due to the large amount of heat picked up by the air in boiler and engine rooms, it would be _____ to maintain ambient conditions within the comfort zone by air conditioning.
- A.possible
- B.necessary
- C.practicable
- D.impracticable
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Engage the flywheel with the _____.
- A.turning gear
- B.motor
- C.driving gear
- D.driven gear
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A lower thermostatic temperature setting will provide a desired degree of comfort in a room where _____.
- A.low relative humidity is maintained
- B.triple banded squirrel cage fans are used
- C.air circulation is a maximum
- D.high relative humidity is maintained
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The design of for a flash type evaporator is of critical importance because it must provide an optimum feedwater spray pattern that facilitates the flashing process, and it must also maintain a pressure differential between successive stages.
- A.condenser
- B.flashing device
- C.lashing device
- D.vacuum pump
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After stopping oily water separator, sea water should be permitted for ___ minutes, ____ should be closed after stopping pump to reduce oxidation corrosion of inner wall.
- A.15 / inlet value
- B.15 / inlet and outlet value
- C.30 / inlet value
- D.30 / inlet and outlet value
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While underway, which of the following would be the FIRST step in reversing a direct reversing large, low-speed, main propulsion, diesel engine?
- A.Manually trip the over-speed device
- B.Interrupt the fuel flow to the engine
- C.Disengage the safety interlock
- D.Slide the camshaft to the neutral position
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Coalescence is the breakdown of surface tension between oil droplets in an oil/water mixture, which causes them to join and _____ in size.
- A.expand
- B.extract
- C.increase
- D.decrease
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The two strokes of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine are _________.
- A.power and intake
- B.intake and exhaust
- C.exhaust and compression
- D.compression and power
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In a fixed displacement axial piston hydraulic motor, the speed is varied by .
- A.regulating the ratio between torque and speed via the torque limiter at the motor
- B.directing the motor output flow through a bypass line
- C.maintaining a constant flow and pressure input
- D.controlling the input flow rate
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In order to find out which lifeboat you are assigned, you should look at the _____.
- A.fire control plan
- B.certificate of inspection
- C.muster list
- D.ships articles
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The SOLAS Convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the _____ of merchant ships.
- A.pollution
- B.economization
- C.safety
- D.efficiency
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If you find an extremely large refrigerant leak while using a halide torch, your flame will ___.
- A.change from blue to orange
- B.‘flare up’ and remain lighted
- C.probably go out
- D.stay blue
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If the gas pressure behind the ring is built up too slowly, and thereby exerts an inadequate outward pressureIn such a case, the combustion gas can penetrate between the liner and ring, and violently force the ring inwards, in the grooveWhat result will this type of sudden "shock" loading eventually lead to?
- A.micro-seizure
- B.scratch
- C.break
- D.stick
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To add refrigerant to the low side of an air conditioning system, the refrigerant should be introduced through the _____.
- A.suction service valve as a vapor
- B.suction service valve as a liquid
- C.discharge service valve as a vapor
- D.charging valve as a liquid
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Which of the following equipment can not be used for the waste heat recovery of the M/E to further improve its thermal efficiency?
- A.M.E turbocharger
- B.exhaust gas boiler
- C.incinerator
- D.fresh water generator
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A class "C" fire is burning _____.
- A.diesel oil
- B.magnesium
- C.dunnage
- D.electrical insulation
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The gauge pressure inside a container is -0.5kg/cm2, then what is the absolute pressure exerted to the inside surface of thin container?
- A.0.05Mpa
- B.0.95Mpa
- C.1.05Mpa
- D.0.5Mpa
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Which of the listed items will stop a motor due to a reduction in voltage and restart it when the voltage is restored to normal?
- A.Low voltage protection circuit
- B.Non-renewable link fuse
- C.Renewable link fuse
- D.Low voltage release circuit
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Aluminum pistons have _____ coefficient of thermal expansion compared with those of cast iron.
- A.higher
- B.lower
- C.the same
- D.none of the above
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In the refrigeration compressor the temperature of the vapor is _____ by compression.
- A.raised
- B.risen
- C.reduced
- D.maintained constant
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A common rail engine has only one or two high pressure pumps in operation at the same____time, and the injection into each cylinder .
- A.can’t be controlled very precisely
- B.can’t be controlled as flexibly as the separate pump system
- C.can be controlled as flexibly as the separate pump system
- D.can be controlled more precisely and flexibly
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Check value is used to control ____.
- A.direction of oil flow
- B.back pressure of return oil
- C.bypass of filter
- D.high pressure overflow
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One function provided by a hydraulic accumulator is to .
- A.provide an area where air can separate from the oil
- B.provide an area to separate solid contaminants from the oil
- C.act as an oil and water separator
- D.absorb shocks occurring in the system
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One of the major features of the STCW95 is the adoption of a new STCW Code, to which many have been transferred.
- A.safety regulations
- B.technical regulations
- C.minimum requirements
- D.standard requirements
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To receive oil residues from the purification of fuel and lubricating oils in the machinery spaces, what kind of tank(s) should be provided on board?
- A.bilge tank
- B.sludge tank
- C.overflow tank
- D.oil collecting tank
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Additives _____ protective layers on metal surfaces guarding them against corrosion.
- A.damage
- B.form.
- C.dissolve
- D.contaminate
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Which of the problems listed could be indicated if a sight glass in the refrigerant liquid line is full of bubbles? .
- A.Proper refrigerant charge
- B.Faulty expansion valve
- C.Insufficient refrigerant
- D.Solenoid valve stuck open
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In a single acting, two-stroke/cycle, diesel generator engine, the power impulse in an individual cylinder occurs ____________.
- A.once every crankshaft revolution
- B.once every two crankshaft revolutions
- C.once every piston stroke
- D.twice every piston stoke
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With the shell and cap assembled as for running, a check must be made that the clearance between the cap and the housing _____.
- A.has a nip
- B.is large enough
- C.is zero
- D.are suitable
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When starting a centrifugal pump, the discharge valve should be ____.
- A.closed
- B.opened fully
- C.cracked open
- D.partly open
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One of the reasons that cause oil flowed from sludge outlet of a self-cleaning separator is ___ .
- A.seal water supply be cut off
- B.make up water supply be cut off
- C.oil outlet valve closed or not open sufficiently
- D.the flow rate of oily water is too much
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Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system may be indicated by .
- A.the steering pumps overspeeding
- B.a jammed open relief vale
- C.a constantly occurring improper rudder response
- D.excessive ram pressure
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In a purifier changing to a gravity disc with larger hole diameter will move the interface towards the _____.
- A.bowl periphery
- B.bowl center
- C.upper surface
- D.lower surface
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To start the ejection process the oil feed to the centrifuge is first shut off and the oil remaining in the bowl removed by admitting _____.
- A.flashing water
- B.operating oil
- C.flushing water
- D.sealing water
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The approval period for a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan expires after _____.
- A.one year
- B.two years
- C.four years
- D.five years
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The amount of lubricating oil in the drain tank should be checked by _____.
- A.measuring
- B.sounding rod
- C.metering
- D.weighting
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When air becomes trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system, the _____.
- A.rudder will respond sluggishly
- B.hydraulic rams will over-speed
- C.sight glass will show bubbles
- D.ram relief valves will lift
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Which of the equipment listed is most effective in processing bilge slops for overboard discharge?
- A.100PPM oily water separator
- B.Assembling the lube oil purifier as a separator and aligning bilge overboard
- C.A 15PPM oily water separator
- D.A magnetic duplex strainer
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The tendency of a flammable liquid to vaporize is indicated by its _____.
- A.ignition temperature
- B.flash point
- C.flammable range
- D.convection index
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In the ISM code, “company” doesnt mean .
- A.the ship owner
- B.the manager or bareboat charterer
- C.a person assuming the responsibility for ship operation
- D.a business enterprise dealing with freight
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_____ are formed by abrasive particles entering the bearing and scoring the shaft.
- A.Grooves
- B.Recesses
- C.Ridges
- D.Nips
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UMS are mainly unattended overnight and during this time ____ should have control of the main engine.
- A.the chief engineer
- B.the engineer on cabin watch
- C.the bridge officer on watch
- D.the master
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A connecting rod in a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is subject to_________.
- A.tension load twice each crankshaft revolution
- B.compression load during power and compression strokes
- C.inertia load once every four crankshaft revolutions
- D.bending loads at bottom and top dead center
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A propeller, in order to operate efficiently, must rotate at a relatively _____ speed.
- A.high
- B.low
- C.fast
- D.lowly
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Which of the substances listed is satisfactorily removed from the fuel by a centrifugal oil purifier?
- A.Impurities
- B.Lube oil
- C.Gasoline
- D.Diesel fuel
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The longer the ignition delay period occurs in a diesel engine, the _____.
- A.less fuel will enter the cylinder
- B.lower will be cylinder compression temperatures
- C.more complete will be fuel combustion
- D.more rapid will be the rise in combustion pressure
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According to the principle of four stroke diesel engine, what is the number of its efficient work stroke per revolution?
- A.1/2
- B.1
- C.2
- D.3
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Which of the following would cause a diesel to have black smoke?
- A.leaky injector
- B.water in the gas
- C.too heavy oil
- D.water in the oil
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The emulsion of the oil is mainly caused by _____.
- A.the solid impurities of large particle
- B.the solid impurities of fine particle
- C.the water content
- D.both water and solid impurities
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When the vessel entering the dock, the first work that engineer should contact with the shipyard ____.
- A.releasing the boiler water
- B.the explosion detecting and cleaning for the fuel tank
- C.the docking project related item
- D.shore power and fire fighting water supply
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The main source of fuel injection system malfunctions is _____.
- A.improper adjustments
- B.contaminated fuel
- C.coated fuel lines
- D.excessive vibration
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A lube oil filter can be used to remove most contaminants from lube oilA contaminant which will remain in the lube oil after filtering is _____.
- A.acid
- B.fuel oil
- C.sediment
- D.water
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The term "load on top" is used on many crude oil carriers, is to provide a method for _____.
- A.calculating the ullage in the cargo tanks
- B.loading ballast by gravity
- C.the loading of new cargo into the slop tank as a procedure to minimize pollution
- D.calculating the ratio of cargo expansion in a cargo tank
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The frequency of an AC generator is controlled by the _____.
- A.rheostat
- B.governor
- C.exciter
- D.capacitor
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Which of the items listed causes a direct acting mechanical governor to operate the engine fuel control linkage?
- A.Hydraulic oil pressure
- B.Servomotor action
- C.Flyweight centrifugal force
- D.Relay motion
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In general, _____ is suitable for delivering small quantifies at high pressure.
- A.reciprocating pump
- B.gear pump
- C.centrifugal pump
- D.vane pump
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If the discharge valve is closed before the drive motor is stopped, which of the following types of pumps will most likely be damaged?
- A.Centrifugal
- B.Gear
- C.Propeller
- D.Turbine
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The high pressure in fuel injection system of the diesel engine is produced by the _____.
- A.injector pump
- B.fuel injector
- C.governor
- D.turbocharger
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The gudgeon pin is carried in _____ in the piston skirt.
- A.the bearing
- B.the crosshead
- C.bosses
- D.bridges
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The injector pump is operated by a cam which drives ______ up and down.
- A.the needle valve
- B.the plunger
- C.the piston
- D.the cylinder
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Two-stroke engine turbocharging is achieved by two distinct methods, _____ termed the constant pressure and the pulse system.
- A.respectable
- B.respectful
- C.respective
- D.respectively
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The pressure of a liquid leaving the pump can be referred to as the _____.
- A.total head
- B.discharge head
- C.net positive suction head
- D.suction head
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The pumps press oil into the cross-head bearing gap when the load on the shell is at its lowestWhat is the meaning of “its” in the sentence above?
- A.the cross-head
- B.the pumps
- C.the shell
- D.the load
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The oil pressure and flow from each bearings can be checked when .
- A.the lubricating pumps are stopped and the access doors are opened
- B.the lubricating pumps are running and the access doors are opened
- C.the engine is running and the access doors are closed
- D.the engine is stopped and the access doors are closed
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Excessive air leakage into the suction side of a centrifugal pump would be indicated by which of the following operational problems?
- A.The pump delivers full capacity when started, but gradually slackens off to an abnormally low flow
- B.The pump packing gland overheats after short operating periods
- C.The motor over-current protective device continually shuts the pump down
- D.Pounding noises can be heard at the pump suction chest
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In motor-ships, _____, after passing through main and motion bearings and oil cooled pistons, etcis either retained in the bedplate.
- A.the fuel oil
- B.the lubricating oil
- C.the refrigerating oil
- D.the hydraulic oil
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Engines for lifeboats are required to have sufficient fuel to operate for how many hours?
- A.6 hours
- B.12 hours
- C.18 hours
- D.24 hours
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A separate piston cooling system is used to limit any contamination _____ piston cooling glands_____ the piston cooling system only.
- A.between, to
- B.either, or
- C.from, to
- D.neither, nor
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Your assigned emergency stations aboard your vessel can be found on the ships _____.
- A.muster list
- B.certificate of inspection
- C.clearance papers
- D.permit to proceed
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How do you treat someone suffering from electrical shock after you secure the source? .
- A.check for respiration
- B.check for pulse
- C.treat for shock
- D.All of the above
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In the shafting management ____ should be paid more attentionIif the while metal tailshaft bearing is dripping oilIIif some area become blue during the runningIIIthe deformation of crankshaft.
- A.I
- B.II
- C.III
- D.II+III
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The fire-fighting practical training should take place in spaces which provide truly realistic training conditions, and whenever possible and practical should be carried out in _____.
- A.darkness
- B.daylight
- C.simulated engine-room
- D.all of the above
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_____ in what position the engine stops there will always be at least one of the cylinders with its starting air valve open to admit compressed air to start the engine.
- A.Because
- B.Owing to
- C.For
- D.No matter
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Which of the following conditions can cause above normal air temperature to develop in the intake manifold of a four-stroke/cycle turbo-charged diesel engine?
- A.Clogged air intake falters
- B.Piston blow-by
- C.A defective after-cooler
- D.Faulty exhaust valves
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To determine the main bearing clearance of a propulsion diesel engine, you should measure the main bearing shell using a ball anvil outside micrometer and measure the crankshaft journal using a/an ________.
- A.telescoping
- B.ring ‘snap’ gauge
- C.inside vernier caliper
- D.outside micrometer
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In some modern large diesel engines, which of the following is used as the support for the main bearings?
- A.Bedplate
- B.Block
- C.Base
- D.Sump
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A high temperature alarm or _____ which will melt is used to guard against the explosion of compressor air pipelines.
- A.a flame trap
- B.a relief valve
- C.a fusible plug
- D.a bursting cap
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You may improve a vessels stability by _____.
- A.keeping the fuel tanks topped off
- B.increasing the free surface effect
- C.keeping the fuel tanks at least half MI
- D.keeping at least one fuel tank empty for slops
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What is the function of an engine’s stationary parts?
- A.To add power to the engine
- B.To keep the engine firmly attached to its supporting base
- C.To keep moving engine part in their proper relative positions
- D.To rotate the crankshaft
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Prior to running the hydraulic pump, examine the system carefully and ensure that the lever of control valves is in _____ position.
- A.neutral
- B.end
- C.opening
- D.closure
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The common method of applying oil to the cylinder walls is by means of small pump assembled in units, known as _____.
- A.mechanical lubricator
- B.lubrication function
- C.forced feed system
- D.bearing lubrication
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Soot blowers should be used in proper sequence so that_____.
- A.excess stresses will not be set up in the boiler
- B.the decks will not be covered with soot
- C.the soot will be swept toward the uptakes
- D.there will not be a loss of steam pressure
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A refrigeration unit will tend to short cycle when operating _____.
- A.under heavy loads
- B.during hot gas defrost
- C.under light loads
- D.during starting conditions
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The monitoring function may serve all of the following purposes except .
- A.instigating corrective action
- B.indicating values of controlled variables
- C.warning of off-limit conditions
- D.providing record of performance
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They understand the _____ of automatic sludge discharging of the purifierBut they are not good in practice.
- A.principle
- B.principal
- C.cause
- D.case
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Hydraulic control check value is generally used to ___ in the marine hydraulic mechanism.
- A.control the back pressure of return oil
- B.lock the oil lines under some conditions
- C.change the direction of oil flow
- D.act as relief valve
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If the piston groove drain holes for the oil control rings become clogged, which of the following is likely to occur?
- A.The oil control rings will seal improperly and wear rapidly
- B.The piston will overheat due to insufficient lubrication
- C.Excessive oil will remain on the cylinder wall
- D.Light brown smoke will emanate from the engine exhaust
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In a complete oil/water separator, more oil will separate out onto the underside of these plates and travel outwards until it is free to rise into the oil collecting spaceWhats the meaning of "it" in the sentence above?
- A.a separator
- B.oil
- C.water
- D.an oil collecting space
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When the order _____ is received from the bridge, the main air stop valve in the starting air line should be shut.
- A.stand-by engine
- B.full ahead
- C.finished with engine
- D.full away
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The diesel engine valve subjected to most severe conditions of service is the _____.
- A.cylinder exhaust valve
- B.air starting valve
- C.air inlet valve
- D.cylinder relief valve
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Diesel engine injection lag is caused by_________.
- A.compressibility of the fuel
- B.high fuel oil supply flow
- C.scored plunger and barrel packing
- D.excessive air turbulence
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The rate of heat transfer from a hot region to a cold region is affected most by the _____.
- A.size of the heat sink
- B.temperature difference between the regions
- C.size of the heat source
- D.total heat of the system
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The lower section of a piston is called the ______.
- A.land
- B.skirt
- C.crown
- D.plate
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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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______ means the level for which appropriate additional protective security measures shall be maintained for a period of time as a result of heightened risk of a security incident.
- A.Security level 1
- B.Security level 2
- C.Security level 3
- D.Medium safe level
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By this time tomorrow, the ship ______ its repair work in the engine room.
- A.will do
- B.has done
- C.had done
- D.will have done
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Main propulsion engine lube oil sumps should be constructed _____.
- A.so as to never be integral lube
- B.with a sloped bottom
- C.only of nonferrous, noncorrosive metals
- D.with drain/return lines terminating just above or at the designed normal level
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Scale and dirt accumulation in the waterside of a lube oil cooler will be indicated by a gradual increase in the lube oil
- A.TBN number
- B.viscosity
- C.temperature
- D.foaming
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The meat box temperature control circuit, as used in ship service refrigeration system, is an example of __________.
- A.two position control
- B.signal speed floating control
- C.proportional control
- D.reset control
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Who will be responsible for ensuring that a ship maintains a standard at least equivalent to that specified in international conventions?
- A.Port state
- B.The Administration
- C.The shipowner
- D.The master
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A diesel engine is turned at normal cranking speed and no ignition occursThis could be the result of ____.
- A.low lube oil temperature
- B.low starting air temperature
- C.air bubbles in the fuel oil system
- D.water in the starting air system
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Tell the engineer on duty to keep close watch over the machine ______ temperature is sometimes a bit too high.
- A.which
- B.what
- C.that
- D.whose
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In a vacuum distillation system, the case is the higher the pressure, _____.
- A.the saturation temperature is higher
- B.the higher the saturation temperature
- C.the higher is the saturation temperature
- D.the saturation temperature is more high
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The conventions under which the port state control inspection is carried out include all the following except ______.
- A.SOLAS 74
- B.MARPOL 73/78
- C.STCW 78/95
- D.ISM Code
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In a diesel engine, blow-by is a result of combustion gases leaking into the crankcase past the ____________.
- A.wrist pin bushings
- B.compression rings
- C.cylinder liner seals
- D.cylinder liner sealing ring
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Cooling the intake air supplied to a diesel engine will _____.
- A.reduce mean effective pressure
- B.decrease average compression pressure
- C.decrease air charge density
- D.increase power output
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Keep compartment _____ as the gas given off can be dangerous.
- A.well ventilated
- B.well clean
- C.in good order
- D.more room
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Changes in direction or speed of the main propulsion units shall be recorded, ______ an Administration has determined that the size or characteristics of a particular ship make such recording impracticable.
- A.in addition to
- B.in addition that
- C.except for
- D.except where
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If the engine can be started and maneuvered on high viscosity fuel, the ______ of the fuel reaching the injectors should be raised to such a point that the viscosity is less than the required value, i.e27cSt.
- A.pressure
- B.temperature
- C.viscosity
- D.density
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Lubricating oil used in a diesel engine serves to _________.
- A.reduce the wear of bearing surfaces
- B.cool the bearing surfaces
- C.assist in sealing bearing surfaces
- D.all of the above
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Gear pumps are of positive displacement type pumps because they discharge a near constant amount of liquid _____ pressure.
- A.depending on
- B.in relative to
- C.regardless of
- D.because of
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Adjustments to the compensating needle valve in a hydraulic governor should be made with the engine at .
- A.maximum power at a normal load
- B.maximum power and load under normal conditions
- C.half speed and normal temperature
- D.normal operating temperature without a load
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Which of the following terms is used to identify the pressure of the liquid entering a pump?
- A.Suction head
- B.Pump head
- C.Discharge head
- D.Total head
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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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When two AC generators are being paralleled, the breaker should be closed with the synchroscope pointer mating in the _____.
- A."slow" direction, just before the 12 o’clock position
- B."fast" direction, just after the 12 o’clock position
- C."fast" direction, just before the 12 oclock position
- D."slow" direction, just after the 12 oclock position
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Faulty operation of diesel engine fuel injection nozzles can be directly caused by _________.
- A.water in the fuel oil supply
- B.excessive fuel nozzle holder cooling
- C.a distorted fuel spray pattern
- D.leakage past the plunger into the oil drain
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Seamless mild steel is used for steam (also copper for moderate pressure and temperature), h.pair, feed discharge and all oil fuel pressure pipingsAccording to the above sentence, which of the following statements is not true?
- A.Both seamless mild steel and copper may be used for middle pressure steam
- B."hpair" means high pressure air
- C.The feed piping of the boilers can be made of seamless mild steel
- D.All oil pipings are made of mild steel
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Continuous surging of turbocharger can be caused by .①crash stop of engine; ②increased back pressure after T.Ch.; ③fouled or damaged turbine nozzle ring.
- A.all are correct
- B.② and ③are correct
- C.none of the above is correct
- D.① only is correct
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The exhaust system for a turbocharged diesel engine functions to ______.
- A.power the after-coolers
- B.power the turbocharger
- C.reduce the cylinder scavenge effect
- D.cool the turbocharger
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The word "discharge" as used in Pollution Prevention Regulations applies to oil _____.
- A.leaked into navigable waters
- B.poured into navigable waters
- C.pumped into navigable waters through a fixed piping system
- D.all of the above
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The difference between a supercharged engine and an un-supercharged engine is that ______.
- A.the later
- B.the latter
- C.the former
- D.the farmer
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The International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate is valid for a period of _____.
- A.one year from the date of issue
- B.two years from the date of issue
- C.three years from the date of issue
- D.four years from the date of issue
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_____ are generally formed in the frame. of the both in-line and Vee engines to give maintenance access to the crankshaft main and connecting rod large end bearing.
- A.Doors
- B.Aspirate gauzer
- C.Coupling
- D.Blind
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The switchboards are those in which all the live parts are installed behind the panels and only the operating handles and instruments are on the front.
- A.open
- B.open front type
- C.live front type
- D.dead front type
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Maintaining the lowest possible scavenging air temperature at all times is not recommended due to the possibility of the _____.
- A.air charge density becoming too high
- B.piston crown surfaces becoming too cold
- C.formation of excessive quantities of condensate
- D.compression pressure being greatly reduced
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Which of the following operating conditions can occur when shims are removed from the joint between the foot of a marine type diesel engine connecting rod and the bearing box?
- A.Decreased connecting rod bearing clearance
- B.Increased connecting rod bearing clearance
- C.Decreased compression ratio
- D.Increased compression ratio
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If an oil spill occurs on deck, you should _____.
- A.cover the area with foam
- B.cover the area with absorbent material
- C.wash down immediately with a fire hose
- D.wash down immediately with an oil dispersing solvent
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For a fire to begin there must be present a combustible material, oxygen or air to ______ combustion, and a source of heat at a temperature high enough to start combustion.
- A.begin
- B.support
- C.last
- D.extinguish
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An increased pressure differential between the inlet and outlet of a strainer usually indicates the strainer is _____.
- A.holed
- B.fouled
- C.clean
- D.dry
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In describing engine operation, what does the term “cycle” mean?
- A.The sequence of events that produce a power pulse
- B.One rotation of the engine crankshaft
- C.One stroke of a piston
- D.All of the above
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Water is a very effective fire extinguishing agent because it .
- A.will remove all the toxic fumes from the air
- B.has the greatest cooling ability
- C.will leave no harmful residue
- D.completely removes combustible vapors from the air
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Which of the following would not be burnt in an incinerator on board?
- A.waste oil
- B.waste cloths
- C.Oil rags
- D.Waste food
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When subjected to high heat from a open flame, or an electric heating element, which of the listed refrigerants will break down and produce phosgene gas?
- A.CO2
- B.Methyl chloride
- C.R-22
- D.Sulphur dioxide
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Oil Record Book Part I shall be provided to _____.
- A.every oil tanker
- B.every ship of 400 tons gross tonnage and above
- C.A and B
- D.Neither A nor B
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The piston crown employs the usual jet-shaker principle with an arrangement of cooling bores in the crown so that the surface temperatures of the crown are moderate with a very even distribution.
- A.water cooling
- B.oil cooling
- C.air cooling
- D.combined cooling
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In a _____ engine the charge of air in the cylinder before compression commences is above atmospheric pressure.
- A.pressure charged
- B.naturally aspirated
- C.contaminated
- D.high speed diesel
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In order to maintain a constant outlet water temperature of 80-85℃ from the engine, a three-way valve is installed .
- A.at the jacket cooler outlet to control the flux through the engine
- B.at the jacket cooler outlet to control the flux through the cooler
- C.at the engine outlet to control the flux through the engine
- D.at the engine inlet to control the flux through the engine
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Your vessel is taking on fuel oil when a small leak develops in the hose and you have ordered the pumping stoppedBefore resuming pumping,you should_____.
- A.notify the terminal superintendent
- B.place a large drip pan under the leak and ping the scuppers
- C.repair the hose with a patch
- D.replace the hose
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The heat generated by a fire will be transferred through a bulkhead or dock, as a result of _____.
- A.conduction
- B.radiation
- C.convection
- D.advection
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The common rail engines show great advantages in combustion especially______ .
- A.at high speed and full load
- B.at low speed and part load
- C.when heavy fuel oil is used at sea
- D.when the ships run long distance
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The ratio of the brake horsepower to the indicate of a diesel engine is its ________.
- A.thermal efficiency
- B.mechanical efficiency
- C.brake thermal efficiency
- D.volumetric efficiency
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The term "pour point" is defined as the lowest temperature at which lubricating oils will flow _____.
- A.rapidly
- B.by gravity
- C.through a standard orifice at a specified temperature
- D.at a rate of 60cc per second
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On most modern diesel engines, the main and connecting rod bearings receive their lubricating oil by _____.
- A.banjo feed
- B.splash feed
- C.gravity feed
- D.pressure feed
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According to Regulations, a power driven auxiliary steering gear for a vessel capable of a 12 knot service speed, must be able to meet the rudder movement requirements at which of the minimum vessel speeds listed below?
- A.6 knots
- B.7 knots
- C.9 knots
- D.12 knots
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Which of the terms listed below represents the operational speed at which excessive engine vibration is created?
- A.Non-harmonic speed
- B.Critical speed
- C.Maximum speed
- D.Design maximum speed
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The amount of heat released by steam when it changes to water at the same temperature is called_____.
- A.latent heat of condensation
- B.latent heat of vaporization
- C.latent heat of saturation
- D.sensible heat of condensation
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Oil Pollution Regulations require any transfer or discharge of oil or oily mixtures to be recorded in the _________.
- A.bridge log
- B.Master’s log
- C.engine room log
- D.oil record book
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The cubic inch(or liter) displacement of a cylinder is determined by the diameter of the piston and the _______.
- A.length of the crankshaft
- B.volume of the clearance space
- C.weight of piston
- D.length of the stroke
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Immediately after abandoning a vessel, lookouts should be posted aboard liferafts to look for .
- A.survivors in the water
- B.food and water
- C.land
- D.bad weather
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A distance piece, with ground faces, may be interposed between the rod and the bearing housing, its thickness being chosen to ensure the correct _____.
- A.expansion ratio
- B.pressure ratio
- C.compression ratio
- D.clearance ratio
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If there were a fire in the bunker tanks, you would .
- A.close the vent
- B.pump out the tank
- C.activate the fixed CO2 system
- D.cut off the heating coils
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Worm geared automatic mooring winches are ____ as the multi-start feature reduces the advantage of worm gear i.ethe high gear radio.
- A.popular
- B.common
- C.in lead position
- D.uncommon
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All items such as steam pipes, exhaust pipes and fittings which, because of their location and operating temperature, present a hazard should be adequately laggedThat means the items should .
- A.not be put into operation too early
- B.be pay adequate attention to
- C.be used only when necessary
- D.be coated with certain material
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Which of the following actions should be taken if during a routine maintenance inspection of a centrifugal pump, localized scoring on a pump shaft sleeve is detected? .
- A.Correct the cause of the scoring and repair the sleeve or replace with a new one
- B.Reassemble the unit and provide more water leak off for proper lubrication
- C.Check for parallel alignment of the sleeve radial faces to the sleeve bores
- D.Reassemble the unit and adjust the governor to obtain a slower speed
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The _____ discharge a nearly constant amount of liquid regardless of pressure.
- A.mixed-flow pump
- B.axial-flow pump
- C.centrifugal pump
- D.displacement pump
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Which of the following pumps belongs to centrifugal pump?
- A.Reciprocating pump
- B.Screw pump
- C.Diffuser pump
- D.Water-ring pump