轮机部三管轮考试模拟题9(轮机英语)
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Which of the following factors will have the greatest effect on the heating load within a conditioned space?
- A.Solar gain
- B.Infiltration and ventilation air
- C.Occupants inside the space
- D.Entertainment equipment within the space
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When comparing different fuels for different engines, the ignition quality of diesel fuel oils becomes a less critical consideration as ______________.
- A.the amount of lube oil additives increase
- B.piston speeds increase
- C.injection pressure decrease
- D.engine speeds decrease
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The PSCO would be justified in making a detailed inspection of all life-saving appliances, if he sees that ______.
- A.the survival craft launching equipment have never been used
- B.the pivot points are seized
- C.the lashing or stowing of deck cargo is improper
- D.All of the above signs are evident
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Open the ______of inter cooler before starting an air compressor.
- A.cylinder cover
- B.cooling water
- C.oil cup
- D.drain valve
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In usual marine applications, bellows joints are designed and fitted to accommodate straight line axial movement only and the associated piping requires adequate anchors and guides to prevent misalignmentAccording to the above sentence, which of the following statements is true?
- A.The marine bellows joints are attached in the accommodation only
- B.The bellows joints should be attached to anchors
- C.The associated piping should be thrown into the water like as anchors
- D.The connecting piping with the joints should be fixed firmly
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In an electro-hydraulic steering gear system, when will the variable displacement pump be placed on stroke?
- A.When the helm is at any angle other than amidships
- B.When the six-way valve is opened
- C.When the ram relief valves lift
- D.When the redder angle is different from the position of the helm
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In order to inspect both piston and cylinder wall thoroughly, the cylinder cover should be taken off and the piston should be _____.
- A.craned out
- B.rolled out
- C.lifted out
- D.turned out
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Diesel engine lube oil diluted with fuel oil is indicated by________.
- A.decreased viscosity
- B.decreased pour point
- C.increased flash point
- D.increased viscosity
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Which of the following operational conditions will occur to the diesel engine lube oil at extremely high temperature?
- A.The oil oxidizes and forms carbon deposits
- B.The viscosity increases
- C.Engine oil consumption decreases
- D.Lubricating qualities of the oil are enhanced
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The air reservoirs must have _____ fitted to prevent rupture in the event of fire.
- A.high pressure alarm
- B.fire alarm
- C.extinguishers
- D.fusible plugs
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Defective atomizer in a diesel engine will lead to .
- A.smoky exhaust
- B.starting failure
- C.overload
- D.over speed
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At bottom dead center, the centerline of the connecting rod usually coincides with the___.
- A.angularity of the piston motion
- B.inertia moment from the piston
- C.centerline of the cylinder
- D.centerline of the king pin
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Cracks in the cylinders and cylinder covers may _____ unequal heating.
- A.result from
- B.result in
- C.give out
- D.given from
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In a simple mechanical governor, the _____.
- A.centrifugal force rotates the ball-head
- B.flyweight centrifugal force is balanced by spring force
- C.flyweight centrifugal force is balanced by hydraulic pressure
- D.speeder spring alone actuates the fuel control rod
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The need for insulation cleaning may be determined by _____.
- A.visual inspection for dirt accumulation
- B.high megger readings
- C.low operating temperature
- D.the time period since the last cleaning
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A diesel engines crankcase oil level is found to be too highYou should suspect that _____.
- A.the engine was over filled
- B.there might be a fuel leak
- C.there might be a water leak
- D.all of the above
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Which of the following components are used to convert alternating current produced in the generator windings to direct current?
- A.Armature and equalizer
- B.Commutator and brushes
- C.Rotor and interpoles
- D.Field and exciter
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The valve best suited for throttling gas or liquid flow in a pipeline is the
- A.gate valve
- B.globe valve
- C.check valve
- D.plug cock
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Excessive circulation of the lubricating oil with the refrigerant in a refrigeration system will cause _____.
- A.carbon deposits on the compressor suction valves
- B.the evaporator temperature to increase
- C.rapid corrosion of the thermal expansion valve
- D.no operating problems
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After fitting back in place the gear wheels, dont forget _____ them.
- A.to grease
- B.greasing
- C.oiling
- D.lubricating
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When the opening pressure of a diesel fuel injector is greater than that specified by the engine manufacturer,the ________.
- A.quantity of fuel injected is decreased
- B.quantity of fuel injected will always be increased
- C.start of injection is advanced
- D.duration of injection will always be greater
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_____ handle and instruments are on the front.
- A.open
- B.open front type
- C.live front type
- D.None of the above
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In a _____ the center screw is driven and the outer screws idle.
- A.single screw pump
- B.double-screw pump
- C.triple screw pump
- D.centripetal pump
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The function of diesel engine piston compression rings is to _____.
- A.prevent piston side thrust
- B.prevent engine friction losses
- C.transmit heat from the piston to the cylinder liner
- D.remove oil from the cylinder combustion space
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A constant output voltage from an AC generator is maintained by the _____.
- A.prime mover governor
- B.exciter generator
- C.voltage regulator
- D.reverse power relay
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Pyrometers commonly found on diesel engine exhaust systems, consist of________.
- A.pyrostats and a voltmeter
- B.a gas-filled bellows, a tube and a pressure gauge
- C.thermocouples and a voltmeter
- D.ammeters and thermocouples
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In a simple mechanical governor, the ______.
- A.centrifugal force rotates the ball-head
- B.flyweight centrifugal force is balanced by spring force
- C.flyweight centrifugal force is balanced by hydraulic pressure
- D.speeder spring alone actuates the fuel control rod
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The refrigeration compressor in a water cooled refrigeration system is short cycling on the high pressure cutout switchOne reason for this could be the _____.
- A.system is low on refrigerant
- B.high pressure cutout switch is improperly adjusted
- C.discharge valves are leaking slightly
- D.discharge valves are leaking excessively
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In heavy marine engine the practice is to drive the engine on____ which has previously been stored in starting air reservoirs.
- A.electric motor
- B.hydraulic motor
- C.compressed air
- D.turning gear
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In order to distribute the side pressures over a wide area of the cylinder walls and liners, which of the listed types of pistons are used in modem low pressure air compressors?
- A.Differential
- B.Trunk
- C.Barrel
- D.Valve-in-head
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The mechanical efficiency of an engine _____ because losses occur in the form. of friction.
- A.is always less than 100%
- B.is always more than 100%
- C.is always equal to 90%
- D.is always less than 90%
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If the coolant temperature of a closed cooling water system for a diesel engine gradually increases, the trouble usually is ______.
- A.a broken shaft on the freshwater pump
- B.an excessive accumulation of scale exchanger
- C.an incorrect thermostatic element operating range
- D.lube oil in the cooling water
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If the valve tappets in a diesel engine are set at greater clearances than those specified by the engine manufacturer, those valves will _____.
- A.open late and close early
- B.open late and close late
- C.fail to open when the engine is cold
- D.fail to open at normal operating temperature
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The packing installed in the pump stuffing box is lubricated by _____.
- A.gravity and feed oil cups
- B.grease cups
- C.hand during installation
- D.leakage through the stuffing box
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The overcurrent relay _____ the motor contactor when the motor exceeds its rated current.
- A.connects
- B.trips
- C.fouls
- D.destructs
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James Watt ______ the steam engine in 1796.
- A.discovered
- B.had discovered
- C.invented
- D.had invented
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_____ device is provided to prevent starting air from being admitted to the cylinder before the reversing is completed.
- A.An automatic
- B.A transmission
- C.A self-regulating
- D.An interlocking
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Which of the following procedures should be carried out when a large, low-speed, diesel engine is operated with one cylinder secured? .
- A.Lubrication to the defective cylinder should be increased
- B.Cooling water temperature to the engine should be increased
- C.Only the turbocharger speed should be reduced
- D.Engine speed should be reduced
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In a diesel engine, the time taken to heat the fuel particles, turn them into vapor, and bring about combustion is called _______.
- A.injection lag
- B.ignition delay
- C.compression
- D.turbulence lag
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A donkey boiler is _____.
- A.one to supply steam to the main propulsion turbine
- B.an auxiliary boiler
- C.A and B
- D.neither A nor B
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The engine is reversed by axial displacement of the camshaftsIn order for this to be carried out, the cams are _____ with inclined transition faces.
- A.lathed
- B.shaped
- C.shrunk
- D.developed
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In a shell-and-tube type hydraulic fluid cooler, the amount of heat transferred from the hydraulic fluid to the cooling water depends upon .
- A.the temperature of the hydraulic fluid
- B.the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid
- C.the temperature of the cooling water
- D.all of the above
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I find .
- A.it difficult for them to finish the job in time
- B.difficult for them to finish the job in time
- C.they have much difficulty to finish the job in time
- D.that difficult for them to finish the job in time
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Bourdon Tube is probably the most commonly used _____ measuring instrument.
- A.the absolute pressure
- B.the gauge pressure
- C.the vacuum pressure
- D.the differential pressure
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Gas turbines differ from steam turbines in that ______.
- A.steam rather than gas is used to turn a shaft
- B.vapor rather than gas is used to turn a shaft
- C.the former uses gas to turn a shaft
- D.the latter uses gas to turn a shaft
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Two main lubricating oil pumps are usual and are obligatory in _____.
- A.container ships
- B.bulk carriers
- C.passenger ships
- D.barges
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You can find the location of your abandon ship post by checking the _____.
- A.vessels logbook
- B.vessel s documentation
- C.muster list
- D.Certificate of Inspection
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Diesel engine starting difficulties due to cold intake air temperatures, can be overcome by using a/an_.
- A.increase in starting air pressure
- B.increase in lube oil viscosity
- C.compression expansion device
- D.jacket water heater
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CO2 extinguishes a fire by _____.
- A.a blanket of bubbles formed on the surface of the fire
- B.smothering
- C.cooling
- D.isolating the heat from the fuel
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A device which prints out a permanent record of the plant operating conditions is known as the _____.
- A.analogger
- B.bell logger
- C.alarm logger
- D.data logger
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If the main engine starting consecutively failed ____ times, it should be found the cause before another starting
- A.2
- B.3
- C.4
- D.5
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_____ can be found on most medium to large merchant vessels even if the main engine is either a steam turbine or 2-stroke crosshead engine.
- A.The medium speed 4-stroke trunk piston engine
- B.The low speed 2-stroke crosshead engine
- C.The medium speed 2-stroke crosshead engine
- D.The low speed 4-stroke trunk piston engine
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A clearly visible beneath of RT-flex engines is their operation at all ship speedsThis is achieved by the superior combustion performance.
- A.shockless
- B.smokeless
- C.no vibration
- D.noiseless
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The expansion tank for a diesel engine closed cooling system is designed to maintain a constant head on the system and _____.
- A.reduce water temperature
- B.reduce water turbulence
- C.provide an air cushion
- D.allow for an increase in water volume as the engine warms up
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Which of the listed substances can be satisfactorily removed from diesel fuel by centrifuging?
- A.Sludge
- B.Gasoline
- C.Fuel oil
- D.Lube oil
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When the garbage is mixed with some discharges having different disposal or discharge requirements, shall apply.
- A.any requirement appointed by the Officer
- B.the most suitable requirement
- C.the most stringent requirement
- D.no requirement
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If a reciprocating air compressor has a knock occurring in frequency with its operating RPM, the cause is probably _____.
- A.misalignment or worn main bearings
- B.insufficient cylinder lubrication
- C.defective or poorly fitted valves
- D.All of the above
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If a few injector spray holes become plugged, the result could be _______.
- A.excessive surging at governed speed
- B.combustion knock under load
- C.poor fuel combustion
- D.all of the above
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The intake ports of a two-strike/cycle diesel engine are opened and closed by the action of the _______.
- A.camshaft
- B.piston movement
- C.exhaust valves
- D.vertical drive
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Too much air in the furnace of an oil-fired boiler would be indicated by _____.
- A.yellowish flame
- B.golden yellow flame
- C.white flame
- D.brilliant white flame
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An example of class "A" fire is a/an .
- A.electrical fire in the engine room
- B.oil fire in the engine room bilges
- C.oil fire involving a grade "A" petroleum product
- D.mattress fire in a stateroom
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Ammeters and voltmeters used in sinusoidal AC power systems indicate which of the following values of the waveforms measured?
- A.Peak value
- B.Root-mean-square value
- C.Average value
- D.Maximum value
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By comparing the exhaust gas temperature of each cylinder, the operator can determine if the load is balanced throughout the engineThe device most commonly used is a________.
- A.tachometer
- B.pyrometer
- C.dynamometer
- D.calorimeter
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The essential part of the diesel engine, whose function is to convert the heat energy into the mechanical power, is the _____.
- A.crankshaft
- B.piston
- C.connecting rod
- D.bearing
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The emergency bilge suction or bilge injection valve is used to prevent _____ of the ship.
- A.proceeding
- B.overloading
- C.collision
- D.flooding
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Water accumulation in the cylinder of a secured engine is an indication that the _______.
- A.soft water pump was not secured along with the engine
- B.jacket water thermostat has failed
- C.cylinder liner may be cracked
- D.raw water pump is over-speeding just prior to engine shutdown
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Line losses in a distribution circuit are kept to a minimum by _____.
- A.adding rubber insulation conductors to the circuit
- B.using higher current and lower voltage increasing the
- C.number of thermal relays in the circuit
- D.using higher voltage and lower current
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With VIT unit the timing of fuel injection of an engine can be regulated automatically according to the _____.
- A.ship draft
- B.pitch
- C.engine load
- D.oil viscosity
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The oil index of main engine should be controlled to prevent it from in heavy weather.
- A.over heat
- B.over speed
- C.over pressure
- D.over worn
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Passages are drilled in the crankshafts of diesel engines to provide lubricating oil to the _____.
- A.main bearings
- B.connecting rod bearings
- C.piston pin bushings
- D.All of the above
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The working cycle of a four-stroke diesel engine consists of four events: (1) compression; (2) expansion; (3) exhaust; (4) suctionThe correct sequence is _____.
- A.(4)-(2)-(3)-(1)
- B.(4)-(3)-(1)-(2)
- C.(4)-(3)-(2)-(1)
- D.(4)-(1)-(2)-(3)
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For the proper control of the air temperature in an air conditioning system using chilled water circulation, which of the listed conditions should remain constant regardless of load changes? .
- A.Chilled water system supply temperature
- B.Chilled water system return temperature
- C.Compressor discharge temperature
- D.Compressor suction pressure
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Some diesel engines are supercharged with a ____.
- A.slam charger
- B.turbocharger
- C.fuel atomizer
- D.fuel injector
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Voltage will always lead current in a/an _____.
- A.capacitive circuit
- B.inductive circuit
- C.magnetic circuit
- D.resistive circuit
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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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The vapors given off by heated fuel oil are flammable, explosive, and _____.
- A.lighter than air
- B.heavier than air
- C.odorless
- D.nontoxic
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When making entries in the Oil Record Book, the date, operational code and item number shall be inserted in the appropriate columns and the required particulars shall be recorded _____ in the blank spaces.
- A.periodically
- B.occasionally
- C.chronologically
- D.additionally
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Through a _____ pump, the liquid is transferred from the suction to the discharge by the mechanical variation of the volume of a chamber or chambers.
- A.positive displacement
- B.ejector
- C.centrifugal
- D.air compressor
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Inductance is the property of an electric circuit that _____.
- A.opposes any change in the applied voltage
- B.opposes any change in the current flow through the circuit
- C.aids any changes in the applied voltage
- D.aids any changes in the current through the circuit
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It should be evident that the amount of fuel injected into the cylinder is dependent on the position of the helix relative to the ______.
- A.inlet port
- B.exhaust port
- C.spill port
- D.scavenge port
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An orifice-check valve placed in a hydraulic system is used to .
- A.regulate the fluid flow in either direction
- B.restrict movement of hydraulic fluid in one direction, but allow free movement in the other direction
- C.allow free movement of hydraulic fluid in both directions
- D.allow a restricted fluid flow in one direction only
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The voltage output of an A.Cgenerator is controlled by .
- A.varying the D.Cexciter voltage
- B.varying the reluctance of the air gap
- C.regulating the speed of the prime mover
- D.shorting out part of the armature windings
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If a fire occurs in the boiler room because of a leaking fuel line to a burner, you shut off the fuel using the .
- A.burner valve
- B.root valve
- C.quick closing valve
- D.oil return valve
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The cetane rating of diesel fuel is an indication of the ________.
- A.ignition quality of the fuel
- B.calorific value of the fuel
- C.flash point of the fuel
- D.rate of fuel consumption
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Air compressor cylinder un-loaders enable the compressor to _____.
- A.vary their speed according to temperature and load
- B.start and come up to speed before air compression begins
- C.change speed according to overload demands
- D.reduce compressed air charge density
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If a refrigeration compressor is short cycling on high head pressure, you should _____.
- A.purge the condenser if the waterside is dirty
- B.check for proper water flow through the condenser
- C.increase the high pressure cutout setting
- D.reduce the cooling water flow
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Insufficient end clearance on newly fitted piston rings in a diesel engine will cause the rings to_.
- A.jam in the most worn part of the cylinder when the rings expand
- B.break in the most worn part of the cylinder when the rings expand
- C.wear eccentrically on the side opposite the end gap
- D.overheat and jam at the top center on the combustion stroke
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An increase in load on a diesel engine results in _____ of speed of the crankshaft.
- A.a reduction
- B.an increase
- C.an outing
- D.a downwards
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A turbocharged diesel engine will have an intake manifold pressure____________.
- A.constantly decreasing as engine load increase
- B.constantly increasing as the amount of supercharging increases
- C.approximately equal to exhaust manifold pressure at all times
- D.approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at all times
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Moisture in a D.Cmotor would cause _____.
- A.short circuit
- B.speed up
- C.slow down
- D.hunting
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In general, the oil mist detectors include a built-in heating unit and a compact plug for electrical connectionThe function of heating unit is to ____.
- A.avoid false alarms as a result of condensing water vapor
- B.avoid danger of frost under very cold weather
- C.reduce the viscosity of the crankcase atmosphere in order to improve the fluidity
- D.keep the temperature of the oil mist detectors in an appropriate range
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The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall notify the chief engineer without delay .
- A.in any emergency or if in any doubt as to what decision or measures to take
- B.in the event of any impending action in machinery spaces that may cause reduction in ship’s speed
- C.when isolating and bypassing machinery to be worked on
- D.co-operating with any engineer in charge of maintenance work
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Shore power must be_____ during dock repair.
- A.disconnected
- B.switched off
- C.cut off
- D.connected
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The work fuel does in each working cycle can be obtained by taking the _____.
- A.precautions
- B.rpm
- C.indicator cards
- D.B and C
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Current changing in direction and rising and falling in value is _____.
- A.A.C
- B.D.C
- C.generator
- D.fresh water generator
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The way to reduce _____ is to build up a film of lubricant between any two surfaces that rub against each other.
- A.friction
- B.collision
- C.inertia
- D.resistance
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The bearing shells depend on the accuracy of _____ to held them in a truly circular shape.
- A.the gap
- B.the clearance
- C.the bore
- D.the housing
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If a vessel moored at a U.Sterminal does not comply with coast guard pollution prevention regulation, it may be detained by the ______.
- A.Inspector general
- B.Captain of the port
- C.local port authority
- D.state pollution board
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The Port State Control officer may witness a fire drill carried out by the crew assigned to these duties on the .
- A.Navigation Log Book
- B.Engine Room Log Book
- C.Oil Record Book
- D.Muster List
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In the cylinder of a diesel engine fuel is ignited by the________.
- A.spark from a plug in the pre-combustion chamber
- B.electrical discharge from the distributor
- C.heat of compression within the cylinder
- D.heat from the fuel injection nozzle
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An electrical device which prevents an action from occurring until all other required conditions are met is called a/an _____.
- A.limit
- B.monitor
- C.modulator
- D.interlock
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The design of _____ is similar to that of the main bearing.
- A.the block bearing
- B.the camshaft bearing
- C.the connecting rod small end bearing
- D.the connecting rod large end bearing
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If you must enter a room or compartment to combat the fire, keep an escape path _____.
- A.open
- B.close
- C.opens
- D.closes
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On an electro-hydraulic steering gear, which of the listed devices will keep the rudder from over-traveling the bridge signal?
- A.Rudder angle indicator
- B.Follow-up gear
- C.Electric transmitter
- D.Rudder angle limit switch
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A compressor should never be stopped _____.
- A.without first cooling it
- B.without first heating it
- C.without first unloading it
- D.without first loading it
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In a unit injector the amount of fuel that will be forced through the spray nozzle on each stroke of the plunger depends on ________.
- A.the pump supply pressure
- B.the slope of the fuel cam
- C.how the plunger is rotated
- D.the number of sleeve segments engaged with the rack
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The internal part of the boiler, if found _____, has to be chemically washed by yard.
- A.deformed
- B.rusted
- C.cracked
- D.scaled
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”Clover-leafing”is a term used to describe corrosive wear at several separate points around liner circumference- i.ein some cases the liner bore may assume a “clover-leaf” shape.
- A.transverse
- B.longitudinal
- C.circumferential
- D.radial
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During inspection of the machinery space, which of the following statements points to an unsatisfactory organization of the systematic maintenance?
- A.missing valve hand wheels
- B.dirty tank tops
- C.a large number of temporary repairs
- D.All of the above
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A built-up exhaust valve is one in which ______.
- A.the stem and heads are made of different material
- B.low-alloy steel is used throughout
- C.a replaceable valve disk is welded to the head
- D.the self-centering action comes from motion of the valve stem in the guide
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Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by _____.
- A.removing the heat
- B.removing the oxygen
- C.removing the fuel
- D.interrupting the chain reaction
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If a fire occurs in the boiler room as a result of a leaking fuel line, you should FIRST _____.
- A.notify the engineer on watch
- B.isolate and secure the piping
- C.throw sand on the fire
- D.extinguish the fire using a combination nozzle with applicator
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When in operation, it is unavoidable that a small amount of oil _____ through leakage, and in order to compensate for these leaks the system is connected to a feed pump.
- A.escapes
- B.overheats
- C.expands
- D.accelerates
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In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by _____.
- A.convection
- B.conduction
- C.radiation
- D.ventilation
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When the incinerator is stopped, which of the following is wrong?
- A.After stopping supplying sludge oil, the value and pipe should be flushed by flushed by diesel oil and the incinerator continue burning for 10 minutes
- B.Close auxiliary burner firstly and then close main burner
- C.After stopping fuel, restoring the position of main fuel supply valve
- D.Stop blower as soon as stopping supplying fuel oil
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Which of the engine components listed increases air charge density and helps to improve engine operating efficiency?
- A.Intake manifold
- B.Water-cooled exhaust system
- C.After-cooler
- D.Exhaust diffuser
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It is important to use only pure lead and to choose a thickness of wire which is greater than the normal allowable clearance but _____ this amount.
- A.not less than twice
- B.greater at least twice than
- C.not greater twice than
- D.larger three times than
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Which of the following statements represents the function of the compression rings installed at the top of a diesel Engine piston?
- A.Control the amount of lube oil burned in the combustion chamber
- B.Transmit heat from the piston to the cylinder liner
- C.Prevent damage to ring groove inserts by acting as a heat dam
- D.Dissipate combustion chamber gas pressure by channeling it through the ring gap
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A centrifugal compressor’s purge recovery unit .
- A.reclaims water
- B.purges air without losing refrigerant
- C.purges air with some loss of refrigerant
- D.purges lube oil from the refrigerant
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At an unsheltered anchorage the chief engineer officer shall consult with the master whether or not to maintain an underway watch“An underway watch” means______.
- A.a watch which is kept with lower standard
- B.a watch which is kept when the ship isnt sailing
- C.a watch which is kept when the ship is sailing
- D.a watch which is kept when the ship is in a restricted visibility area
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The Ship Security Plan should be submitted to____ for approval.
- A.the SSO
- B.the PSCO
- C.the CSO
- D.the Administration
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Auxiliary boilers are divided into several classifications, one of which is .
- A.fire-tube controlled circulation
- B.fire-tube supercritical circulation
- C.water-tube natural circulation
- D.water-tube express circulation
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A fire can be extinguished by removing _____.
- A.the heat
- B.the fuel
- C.the oxygen
- D.any of the above
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Proper filtering and straining of diesel fuel is important because the .
- A.fuel oil pump will over-speed if dirt is not removed
- B.fuel oil transfer pumps cannot tolerate small amounts of grit in the oil
- C.fuel injectors may be damaged by foreign particles in the fuel oil dirty
- D.fuel will clog the intake air filter
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During check on top clearance in main bearings, turn the crankthrow for the relevant cylinder unit to ____ and stop the lube oil circulating pump.
- A.port side
- B.starboard side
- C.BDC position
- D.TDC position
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In a bypass type lubrication system for a diesel engine, the dirty oil line to the centrifuge should be taken from the _____.
- A.lube oil pump suction line
- B.lube oil pump discharge line
- C.bottom of the lube oil sump
- D.outlet from the lube oil header
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The unit of electrical resistance is the _____.
- A.ampere
- B.volt
- C.watt
- D.ohm
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In order to increase the wearing resistance, the cylinder liner surfaces are sometimes _____.
- A.aluminum-plated
- B.bronze-plated
- C.zinc-plated
- D.chromium-plated
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A switchboard, for a AC electrical distribution system, will be provided with which of the following components _____.
- A.Frequency meter
- B.Ammeter
- C.Voltmeter
- D.All of the above
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Seawater may be used for drinking water _____.
- A.at a maximum rate of two ounces per day
- B.after mixing with an equal quantity of fresh water
- C.if gather during or immediately after a hard rain
- D.under no circumstance
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If a centrifugal pump is driven by a constant speed electric motor and produces a discharge pressure less than designed, the cause is probably_____.
- A.excessive pump speed
- B.excessive suction head
- C.worn wearing rings
- D.gross pump misalignment
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The separation of impurities and water from _____ is essential for good combustion of diesel engines.
- A.lube oil
- B.fuel oil
- C.turbine oil
- D.grease
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Heavy soot accumulations in an auxiliary boiler could be caused by .
- A.water in the fuel oil
- B.excessive cycling
- C.high fuel oil pressure
- D.improper burner maintenance
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_____ are used to limit the pressure in any particular portion and mainly control the pressure after the valve.
- A.Relief valves
- B.Check valves
- C.Safety valves
- D.Reducing valve
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The exhaust valve is opened at about the same time _____ the air inlet ports are opened.
- A.before
- B.after
- C.when
- D.until
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_____, we kept removing the pistons.
- A.Late as it was
- B.As it was late
- C.Since it was late
- D.Because of its late
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The mechanical efficiency of an engine is always less than 100% _____ losses occurring in the form. friction.
- A.because
- B.since
- C.due to
- D.owing to
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A loud clicking noise from the valve compartment of an operating diesel engine would indicate_________.
- A.worn valve seats
- B.worn main bearing
- C.excessive valve clearance
- D.weak rocker arm springs
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The indicated power of an engine can be obtained by taking the _____.
- A.precautions
- B.rpm
- C.indicator cards
- D.B and C
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The cross-head shoes are white metal lined, grooves being cut horizontally on the face of the white metal to ensure _____.
- A.an adequate supply of lube oil
- B.an adequate supply of fuel oil
- C.an adequate supply of turbine oil
- D.an adequate supply of cylinder oil
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The air required for combustion is taken from the engine room through a filter fitted on the turbochargerThis reduces the risk for too and contamination of the combustion air.
- A.high temperatures
- B.low temperatures
- C.wet
- D.dirty
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Spontaneous combustion could occur in .
- A.paint thinner in an open can
- B.fuel accumulation in the bilge
- C.oily rags in an unvented compartment
- D.gasoline stored in steel drums
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When fighting an electrical fire, you should first _____.
- A.stop ventilation to the area
- B.stop the vessel
- C.secure electricity to the circuit
- D.apply CO2 to the fire
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Steering gears can be arranged with hydraulic control equipment known as a _____, or with electrical control equipment.
- A.telemeter
- B.telemanometer
- C.telemotor
- D.telemometer
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When the ship in the condition of stand-by and engine trials, usually put the engine telegraph in the ____ position.
- A.stand by
- B.slow ahead
- C.slow astern
- D.B or C
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_____ neutralizes the acid conditions and_____ cleanses the rings and grooves.
- A.The detergency/the alkalinity
- B.The alkalinity/the detergency
- C.The inhabitant/the water
- D.The additives/the distilled water
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What type of valve is used to direct the flow of hydraulic fluid?
- A.Relief valve
- B.Direction control valve
- C.Stop valve
- D.Pressure control valve
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After "F.W.E." is given, the air system is shut down, the _____ gear put in, all drains and indicator cocks opened, and the cooling water kept running.
- A.steering
- B.timing
- C.turning
- D.running
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The quantity of oil injected into the cylinder can be regulated _____.
- A.by turning the pump plunger
- B.by vary the fuel valve spring force
- C.by no means by controlling the governor
- D.by enlarging or diminishing the injection hole
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Diesel engines are started by supplying _____ into the cylinders in the appropriate sequence for the required direction.
- A.cooling water
- B.compressing air
- C.compressed air
- D.cylinder oil
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The air distributor is conventionally driven by and distributes into each cylinder by certain sequence.
- A.camshaft; fresh air
- B.camshaft; starting air
- C.electronic motor which is controlled by a computer; fresh air
- D.electronic motor which is controlled by a computer; starting air
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When the order given by bridge may have bad results, the duty engineer should .
- A.inform. the captain for a further consideration, then perform. it
- B.inform. the captain, and not perform. it
- C.stop the M/E immediately, and then inform. the chief engineer
- D.stop the M/E immediately, and then inform. the captain
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_____ means the Government of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly.
- A.Assembly
- B.Organization
- C.Company
- D.Administration
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A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when first started if the _____.
- A.water seal pipe is plugged
- B.pump is not primed
- C.seal ring is improperly located
- D.impeller is flooded
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Generally speaking, suction heads require to be _____ for high speed or large capacities than for low speed or small capacities.
- A.greater
- B.smaller
- C.better
- D.worse
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Out of the many hazards that can occur on ships, fire is by far the most frequent, and_____ more total losses than any other casualty.
- A.due to
- B.owing to
- C.results from
- D.results in
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A _____, sometimes called filters, is a device designed to prevent the passage of unwanted solids into the system.
- A.steam trap
- B.check valve
- C.separator
- D.strainer
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Worn diesel engine intake valve guides can result in ___________.
- A.increased engine breathing efficiency
- B.excessive valve lash
- C.excessive lube oil consumption
- D.lower than normal fuel consumption
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The lower end of each piston rod is reduced in diameter to fit a bore in the _____, this being secured to the piston rod by a nut.
- A.piston gudgeon pin
- B.piston skirt
- C.cross-head
- D.cross-head pin
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Bridge gauge can be used to measure _____ of a diesel engine.
- A.diameters of journals
- B.deflections of crankwebs
- C.diameters of crankpins
- D.none of the above