轮机部三管轮考试模拟题4(轮机英语)
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On small, low pressure, air compressors, the cylinders are usually lubricated by the _____.
- A.splash method
- B.mechanical force feed lubricators
- C.detached sump method
- D.internal cooling passages in the crankshafts and connecting rods
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In a closed cooling water system, which of the problems can cause the water pressure to fluctuate?
- A.An open vent in the cooling system
- B.A fouled sea chest
- C.A restricted water passage in the engine
- D.Air entrained in the cooling water
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Engine room fires have been started by neglected oil leaks dripping on to hot pipes or exhaust manifolds _____ insulation has not been replaced after maintenance.
- A.which
- B.when
- C.whose
- D.what
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The heat required to change a substance from a liquid to a gas without experiencing a temperature change is defined as the latent heat of _____.
- A.fusion
- B.vaporization
- C.sublimation
- D.condensation
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After fitting back in place the gear wheels, don’t forget to _____ them.
- A.fulfill
- B.eliminate
- C.grease
- D.bend
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The thermal expansion valve responds to the______.
- A.amount of superheat in the vapor leaving the coil
- B.amount of superheat in the liquid
- C.temperature in the evaporator coils
- D.pressure in the evaporator coils
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Which of the following may cause that an engine doesnt run on starting air?
- A.too low starting air pressure
- B.main start valve closed
- C.neither A nor B
- D.A and B
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A fuel leak occurs in the high pressure fuel piping between the injection pump and fuel nozzleThis requires immediate repair because of the _______.
- A.high cost of fuel
- B.serious fire hazard
- C.possibility of pollution
- D.poor combustion which will occur in that cylinder
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Fire detecting systems on merchant vessels may be arranged to sense _____.
- A.smoke
- B.rate of temperature rise
- C.ionized particles
- D.all of the above
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The magnetic field is provided by electromagnets so arranged that adjacent poles have _____.
- A.opposite polarity
- B.the same polarity
- C.negative polarity
- D.positive polarity
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The expansion tank in a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling system is located at _____.
- A.the highest point in the system
- B.the lowest point in the system
- C.near the floor
- D.plate level or near the tank top level
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The____ is fitted in the main steam supply line and is usually of the non-return type.
- A.main steam stop valve
- B.auxiliary steam stop valve
- C.feed check or control valve
- D.blow down valve
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Waste oil from the lube oil sumps of machinery may NOT be _____.
- A.drained into the vessels bilges
- B.reclaimed for other uses
- C.held in a slop tank
- D.purified and then reused
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To avoid scavenge fires occurring the engine timing and equipment maintenance ______.
- A.should be correctly carried out
- B.should correctly be taken place
- C.should carried with care
- D.must to carry out with great care
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The engine may lose power or slow down during running, when this occurs, the first cause possible may be hot bearings and _____ of the pistons in the cylinders.
- A.crack
- B.knocking
- C.leaking
- D.seizure
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If separating effect is not good, we can improve it by ____.
- A.flushing separator with hot water
- B.increasing water supply flow
- C.heat oily water properly
- D.opening manual oil discharge value
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Low compression results from _____.
- A.a worn cylinder
- B.broken piston rings
- C.either A or B
- D.none of the above
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In a large, low-speed diesel engine the clearance between the piston crown and cylinder head is found to be excessiveIn order to correct for this, you should_________.
- A.build up the piston crown by metal spraying
- B.build up the cylinder head by metal spraying
- C.insert shims between the crankpin bearing box and the connecting rod foot
- D.install a thinner head gasket
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Which of the following conditions may be attributed to a fouled turbocharger compressor inlet screen or filter? .
- A.Decreasing scavenge air pressure
- B.Increasing exhaust temperatures before the turbine
- C.Reduction in engine speed
- D.All of the above
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When started, a complete oily water separating unit is first filled _____The oily water mixture is then pumped through the inlet pipe into the coarse separating compartment.
- A.with dirty water
- B.with clean water
- C.by oily water
- D.by mixed water
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Machinery operating features are designed to help conserve energyWhich of the following results will not contribute to energy conservation?
- A.Reduction of friction
- B.Insulation of hot surfaces
- C.Lubrication of moving parts
- D.Elevation of cooler outlet temperatures
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It is during _____ that work energy is being put into the engine; during the other 3 strokes of the piston, the engine is having to do the work.
- A.the suction stroke
- B.the compression stroke
- C.the expansion stroke
- D.the exhaust stroke
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Equal power factors on paralleled AC generators are maintained by an automatic _____.
- A.voltage regulator
- B.reverse power relay
- C.reverse current relay
- D.governor control switch
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When discharging bilge water, which criteria must be observed? .
- A.The requirement for the oil content of bilge water discharged is 15 ppm
- B.No discharge in sensitive waters
- C.Any discharge in sensitive waters
- D.International, national or local requirements have to be observed
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A dirty lube oil strainer can result in .
- A.crankcase
- B.low lube oil temperature
- C.excessive oil consumption
- D.low bearing oil pressure
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An increase in diesel engine crankcase pressure generally indicates excessive_______.
- A.compression pressure
- B.lube oil header pressure
- C.scavenge air pressure
- D.piston ring blow-by
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Great care is dedicated to the removal of from the scavenge air.
- A.gravity
- B.viscosity
- C.density
- D.humidity
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Concerning the management of sewage treatment plant using activated sludge, which of the following is correct?
- A.the plant should be prohibited to supplying air
- B.the plant should work at intervals
- C.the plant should be added disinfector in time
- D.we should check strength of activated sludge, ivory-white color is best
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Compared to a naturally aspirated diesel engine, a supercharged diesel engine has_________.
- A.a cylinder air charge of higher pressure
- B.increased pumping losses
- C.less valve overlap
- D.reduced blow-by
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A high rate of separation between oil and water is favored by _____.
- A.large size of oil globule
- B.low temperature
- C.high viscosity
- D.high flow rate
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Which of the following is NOT on the list items to be recorded in Oil Record Book Part I (machinery space operation)?
- A.Accidental discharge of oil
- B.Disposal of oil residues
- C.Quantity of water produced by FWG
- D.Discharge of dirty ballast or cleaning water from fuel oil tanks
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Which of the following methods is normally used to lubricate bearings in a small high-speed diesel engine?
- A.Splash lubrication
- B.Pressure lubrication
- C.Sight feed lubricators
- D.Mechanical lubricators
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Turbocharging system may be designed to operate on either the _____ or the constant pressure exhaust system.
- A.pulse
- B.exhaust
- C.fluctuating
- D.hunting
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Any electric motor can be constructed to be_____.
- A.short proof
- B.ground proof
- C.explosion proof
- D.overload proof
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Persistent knocking of one cylinder of a diesel engine ceases when the fuel supply to that cylinder is securedThis problem may be a result of ______.
- A.low loading of that cylinder
- B.faulty combustion in that cylinder
- C.sluggish piston ring action
- D.excessive piston cooling
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Diesel engine ‘blow-by’ into the crankcase is caused by excessive ring______.
- A.back clearance
- B.side clearance
- C.gap clearance
- D.taper clearance
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The vacuum maintained in the salt water feed heater shell of a flash-type evaporator is generally accomplished by _____.
- A.a separate air ejector unit
- B.a direct unimpeded connection between second stage and salt water feed heater
- C.either by vacuum drag or an external line from the first stage via a fixed orifice
- D.the fixed orifice provided in the steam supply line
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The power output of a turbocharged diesel engine will drop if the cooling water flow through the after-cooler is interrupted because the _____.
- A.turbocharger stalls
- B.exhaust pressure increases
- C.air charge density decreases
- D.scavenge effect increases
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A naturally aspirated diesel engine at full throttle will have an intake manifold pressure _____.
- A.slightly less than atmospheric pressure
- B.approximately equal to exhaust manifold pressure at all times
- C.that is widely fluctuating constantly
- D.decreasing as engine load increases
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Which harmful consequence may be the result of lube oil sludge accumulation? .
- A.Clogged oil pump suction screens
- B.Increased oil operating temperatures
- C.Sticking piston rings
- D.All of the above
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Oil oxidation, as a result of excessively high lube oil temperature, is harmful to a diesel engine because ____________.
- A.oil foaming will occur
- B.large quantities of oil are consumed
- C.lube oil viscosity is always decreased
- D.corrosive by-products are usually formed
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Diesel engine waste heat boiler construction is usually of the fire-tube or .
- A.cyclone furnace boiler type
- B.dry back boiler type
- C.water-tube type
- D.critical circulation boiler type
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If a refrigeration system compressor crankcase is sweating, you should _____.
- A.add refrigerant to the system
- B.adjust the thermal expansion valve to the proper setting
- C.adjust the float valve to the proper holding pressure
- D.open the hand expansion valve
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Diesel engine exhaust gas temperatures can be used to determine individual cylinder _____.
- A.performance
- B.horsepower output
- C.fuel consumption
- D.scavenge effect
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A defective injector nozzle in a propulsion diesel engine can cause________.
- A.engine power losses
- B.smoking due to unburned fuel
- C.high exhaust temperature readings
- D.all of the above
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The ______is fitted on an oily water separator.
- A.sliding bowl bottom
- B.gravity disc
- C.bowl
- D.liquid level detector
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Oil pressure in the lubrication system is_______ than the static sea water head to ensure that sea water cannot enter the sterntube in the event of seal failure.
- A.higher
- B.lower
- C.very higher
- D.very lower
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Most lifeboats are equipped with _____.
- A.unbalanced rudders
- B.balanced rudders
- C.contraguide rudders
- D.straight rudders
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When monitoring diesel engine performance, the most useful instrument to use is the ________________.
- A.dwell-tachometer
- B.exhaust gas pyrometer
- C.fuel flow rate mete
- D.exhaust gas analyzer
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A _____ is the foundation of the engine, without the support of which the shaft alignment in particular, and engine structure as a whole, would inevitably be lost.
- A.Frame.
- B.Bedplate
- C.Cylinder
- D.Liner
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Many cast iron pistons are designed with heat dams, which serve to ____________.
- A.keep piston crown temperatures elevated for smoother combustion
- B.reduce the possibility of overheating the top compression ring
- C.help retain the heat of compression to prevent ignition delay
- D.help retain the heat of compression to prevent combustion knock
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the installation of piston rings on two-stroke/cycle, diesel engines as compared to four-stroke/cycle, diesel engines? .
- A.In a two-stroke/cycle engine, the rings run hotter, requiring the end gap to be greater
- B.Some provision must be made in a two-stroke/cycle engine to keep the rings from binding in the ports
- C.No gap is required to exist between the ends of the ring when cold in a two-stroke/cycle engine, but a small gap is required in a four-stoke/cycle engine
- D.The gaps should be staggered on either side of a piston in a two-stroke/cycle engine, while staggering is not necessary in a four-stroke/cycle engine
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The main purpose of inspection for a running diesel engine is____.
- A.testing for the mechanical load and the thermal load
- B.inspecting thermal and mechanical condition of the engine
- C.inspecting each system and exhaust temperature
- D.testing for compress pressure and explosion pressure
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The outside diameter of the pipe is _____ the diameter of the bore of the piston rod, the result being that an annular space formed between the piston rod and the pipe.
- A.less than
- B.greater than
- C.equal to
- D.twice larger than
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The boiler feed pump discharge pressure is higher than the steam drum pressure to _____.
- A.ensure feed water flow into the boiler
- B.keep the steam drum pressure high
- C.prevent water hammer in the feed line
- D.help the feed water flash to steam
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A variable displacement system of hydraulic drives consists of _____.
- A.a variable displacement axial piston pump
- B.a constant displacement axial piston pump
- C.a reciprocating piston pump
- D.a centrifugal pump
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The _____ compressor and its electrical motor are entirely housed in a gas-tight casing.
- A.open-type
- B.hermetic
- C.A and B
- D.None of the above
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Air blowing from the intake air filter of an operating air compressor indicates ______.
- A.broken inlet valves
- B.broken discharge valves
- C.pulsations in the air distribution system
- D.overloading of the air distribution system
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If a single cylinder relief valve on a diesel engine lists frequently while the engine is running, the cause may be an ___________.
- A.excessively late injection timing for each cylinder
- B.incorrectly adjusted intake valve timing
- C.incorrectly adjusted fuel injector
- D.incorrectly adjusted intake valve clearance
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The operation between two fuel injections is called a _____.
- A.turning cycle
- B.working cycle
- C.working hour
- D.working stroke
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_____ are fitted in the exhaust system and facilitate charge removal and scavenging in each cylinder.
- A.Diffusers
- B.Compressors
- C.Steam boilers
- D.Soot blowers
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In an alternating current electrical system, a low system power factor is a direct sign of _____.
- A.wasted energy
- B.efficient operation
- C.a short in the exciter field windings
- D.an excessive number of minor system grounds
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Which of the following statements is true concerning any evaporator? .
- A.High conductivity of the distillate indicates distillate salinity is excessive
- B.Increasing the absolute pressure of the shell will increase the distillers capacity
- C.Mesh separators are used in evaporators to filter the distillate
- D.Reducing the brine density will reduce the heat lost overboard
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Poor combustion in a diesel engine can be caused by _____.
- A.high compression pressure
- B.low intake air temperature
- C.low exhaust pressure
- D.high scavenge air pressure
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During waste clothes being charged into an incinerator, the auxiliary burner____.
- A.should be stopped manually
- B.keeps the combustion as usual
- C.would be cut off by an interlock
- D.would replace the waste oil burner and keep going on
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The connecting rob is fitted between the crosshead and the crankshaftIt transmits the firing force, and together with the crankshaft convert the _____ motion to a _____ motion.
- A.rotary / reciprocating
- B.up and down / fore and aft
- C.fore and aft / up and down
- D.up and down / rotary
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Latent heat changes the ______of water.
- A.physical state
- B.temperature
- C.atmospheric pressure
- D.sensible pressure
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Under the terms of ISPS Code, shipping companies are required to designate a Company Security Officer for the Company and a____ for each of its ships.
- A.Ship Security Officer
- B.Designated Person Ashore
- C.Internal Auditor
- D.Patrol Team
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The flame safeguard control system of a large automatic auxiliary boiler will provide fuel shut off in the case of high ____________.
- A.water
- B.voltage
- C.fuel pressure
- D.steam pressure
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The fourth engineer accompanied by the workers on oil barge measures the oil levels, temperature and _____ in the tanks.
- A.tank table
- B.trim
- C.water contents
- D.oil pressure
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If a diesel engine were running at 20% overload with a smoky exhaust, you should_____.
- A.stop the engine immediately to prevent damage
- B.increase lube oil pressure
- C.slow the engine allowing it to gradually cool
- D.decrease the cooling water it temperature to the water jacket
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The pressure range between the system cut in and cut out pressures in a refrigeration unit is known as_______.
- A.opposing operational drag
- B.pressure distribution
- C.differential
- D.system purge
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Usually____ handles the majority of the correspondence and negotiation needed during transactions of stores and spare parts in the engine department.
- A.the chief engineer
- B.the second engineer
- C.the third engineer
- D.the fourth engineer
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The spreading of fire as a result of heat being carried through a vessels ventilation system, is an example of heat transfer by _____.
- A.conduction
- B.convection
- C.radiation
- D.windage
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A turbocharged, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine has a larger valve overlap than a naturally aspirated four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, in order to in crease the ______.
- A.temperature of the exhaust gases
- B.energy supplied to the turbocharger
- C.air pressure to the intake manifold
- D.purge of exhausted gases from the cylinders
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Which of the following problems would be the probable cause for the faulty operation of a reciprocating air compressor suction valve?
- A.Carbon build up in the piston ring belt
- B.Faulty operation of a cylinder un-loader
- C.Compressor operation in an area of high relative humidity
- D.Lifting of intercooler rebel valve
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The process of removing moisture from air is known as_____.
- A.humidification
- B.dehumidification
- C.vaporization
- D.evaporation
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Which of the electrical properties listed will always be the same for each component in a parallel circuit?
- A.Impedance
- B.Current
- C.Resistance
- D.Voltage
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During the suction stroke, the piston is moving _____.
- A.inwards
- B.outwards
- C.downwards
- D.upwards
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A fire in a pile of canvas would be classified as a _____.
- A.class A
- B.class B
- C.class C
- D.class D
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What harmful condition can result if a diesel engine is operated at very light loads for long periods of time?
- A.increased carbon buildup
- B.burning of intake valves
- C.excessive firing pressures
- D.increased fuel consumption
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Which of the fuel injection systems listed uses a spring loaded differential spray needle valve and individual pump for each cylinder?
- A.Common-rail injection
- B.Air injection
- C.Jerk pump injection
- D.Distribution injection
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____ can cause oil flow from sludge outlet of self cleaning separator.
- A.Too much sludge accumulated in separator bowl
- B.Diameter of gravity disc too large
- C.High level tank lack of water
- D.Oil input too rapidly
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The air supplied to a diesel engine is compressed to _____(1) provide heat for the ignition of the fuel; (2) decrease injection delay.
- A.(1) only is correct
- B.(2) only is correct
- C.both (1) and (2) are correct
- D.neither (1) or (2) are correct
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Which of the listed conditions will occur if a diesel engine exhaust valve is leaking?
- A.Loss of compression for that cylinder
- B.Misfiring or rough running
- C.Damage to the valve
- D.All of the above
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The nameplate of an AC non-synchronous motor shows that running speed is 1460r/minfrequency 50HzYou can infer that the number of magnetic poles is .
- A.2
- B.4
- C.6
- D.8
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An excessive charge of refrigerant in an air-cooled refrigeration system can cause _____.
- A.oil foaming in the compressor
- B.higher than normal suction and discharge pressures with a higher box temperature
- C.higher than normal discharge pressure with a normal box temperature
- D.the compressor to run continuously
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Cracking of a diesel piston crown can result from_______________.
- A.Excessive piston to liner clearance
- B.The underside of the piston crown being excessively dirty lowering the rate of heat transfer
- C.Faulty nozzle spray
- D.All of the above
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Electric circuits are protected against overloads and short circuits by means of a/an _____.
- A.circuit breaker
- B.amplifier
- C.diode
- D.capacitor
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If a refrigeration system were short of refrigerant, the condition would result in _____.
- A.continuous running of the compressor
- B.high suction pressure
- C.high discharge pressure
- D.short cycling of the compressor on the water failure switch
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The safe rate of bunkering heavy fuel oil is directly related to the _____.
- A.type of fuel transfer pump aboard
- B.temperature of the fuel oil being received
- C.size of the fuel storage tanks ashore
- D.distance from the fuel oil storage tanks ashore
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Diesel engine electric starting motors generally require heavier duty motors and motors and operate at higher voltages than comparable starting motors for gasoline engines due to _____________.
- A.higher speed required
- B.flywheel-effect
- C.lower starting temperatures
- D.higher compression pressures
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Personnel working with refrigeration systems, and subject to the exposure of refrigerants should wear _____.
- A.face shield
- B.a respirator
- C.rubber gloves
- D.an all purpose gas mask
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When fighting a spreading fire resulting from a broken fuel line, you should FIRST _____.
- A.look for a CO2 extinguisher
- B.use a soda acid extinguisher
- C.shut off the fuel supply
- D.smother the fire with rags
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During the valve overlap period, the exhaust pressure of a turbochargers, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine must be less than the intake manifold pressure to ensure __________.
- A.effective cylinder scavenging and cooling
- B.constant pressure from the turbochargers
- C.cooler operation of the exhaust system
- D.effective constant pressure for turbocharger operation
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Operating a diesel engine under light loads and at low temperatures for an exhaust for an extended period can result in________.
- A.formation of carbon on the intake and exhaust ports
- B.high water jacket temperatures
- C.overheated pistons and cylinders
- D.an increase in lube oil viscosity due to fuel dilution
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The officer in charge of the engineering ______ the watch to the reliving officer if there is reason to believe that the latter is obviously not capable of carrying out the watch-keeping duties effectively.
- A.shall take over
- B.shall not take over
- C.shall hand over
- D.shall not hand over
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Sealing in pump shaft is achieved by means of the _____.
- A.gasket
- B.packing
- C.washer
- D.spring
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The pressure head of a pump is given in the unit of _____.
- A.kg
- B.MPa
- C.meter fluid column
- D.None of the above is true
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The quality of the fuel oil and lube oil _____, Im afraid.
- A.has much to do with the operation of the engine and its life
- B.have much to do with the operation of the engine and its life
- C.has much doing with the operation of the engine and its life
- D.have much doing with the operation of the engine and its life
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Large, two-stroke/cycle, main propulsion, diesel engine cylinders can be successfully pressure charged during normal operation, by using the _____.
- A.exhaust gas temperature system
- B.exhaust load system
- C.constant or pulse pressure system
- D.constant volume system
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______ sometimes called filter, 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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_______is not a feature of the electronic controlled engines.
- A.Lower fuel consumption
- B.Better balanced cylinder power
- C.A shorter overhaul period
- D.Less smoke emission
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While loading bunkers, you notice oil on the water near the vesselWhat should you do first?
- A.Stop loading
- B.Notify the harbour administration
- C.Determine if the vessel is the source of the pollution
- D.Start the main engine and put them in gear to disperse the spill
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“Before disconnecting the oil pipe, would you flush the oil retained in the pipe?” asked the oil barge owner.
- A.by using of fresh water
- B.with compressed air
- C.by using of sea water
- D.with chemical compound
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For practical purposes, in a simple series circuit, the source voltage will be dropped across one resistor if it has_____.
- A.half the resistance of the other resistor
- B.a resistance equal to the other
- C.at least ten times the resistance of the other
- D.a partial short circuit
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The most important factor that causes the wear of the engine parts is _____.
- A.excessive heat
- B.friction
- C.oxidation
- D.high pressure
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In any diesel engine closed freshwater cooling system, the lowest pressure exists at the _____.
- A.jacket water outlet
- B.cooling water pump outlet
- C.heat exchanger outlet
- D.expansion tank atmospheric vent
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The function of lubricating oil is to ______.
- A.maintain even distribution of bearing wear
- B.maintain a constant oil temperature
- C.maintain a pressurized film between moving surfaces
- D.remove entrained water
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The dew point of air is reached when the wet bulb temperature is _____.
- A.Twice the dry bulb temperature
- B.10℃ above the dry bulb temperature
- C.5℃ above the dry bulb temperature
- D.Equal to the dry bulb temperature
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When the voltage remains constant and the resistance is increased in a series circuit, the flow of current _____.
- A.increases by the square of the original value
- B.increases
- C.remains the same
- D.decreases
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Before engaging the turning gear and turning the diesel engine, which of the following operation should be done except ____.
- A.open the indicator cocks
- B.supply some L.O to cylinder liner wall with lubricator
- C.put the fuel handle in the "stop" position
- D.pump up the air bottle
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The cylinder oil will have to neutralize the acidic products of combustion and have good _____ properties to keep the metal surfaces clean.
- A.detergent
- B.de-oiling
- C.defrosting
- D.demulsifying
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A swing check valve is used in a pipeline to _____.
- A.maintain a preset pressure on the line
- B.closely regulate the amount of flow
- C.relieve excessive pressure on the line
- D.allow flow in one direction only
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A bronze bearing liner with a lead-tin flashing has a milky-white color over most of its surface and some areas of exposed bronze, the white coloring indicates________.
- A.proper break-in wear
- B.improper break-in wear
- C.relocation of the overlay flashing
- D.water contamination of the lube oil system
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The crankshaft of diesel engine is supported by _____.
- A.tension stretch
- B.tie rods
- C.through bolts
- D.main bearings
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Low compressor head pressure in a refrigeration system can be caused by _____.
- A.insufficient condenser cooling water
- B.excessive condenser cooling water
- C.air in the refrigeration system
- D.excessive refrigerant in the system
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There is _____ in any water cooling system for a diesel engine allowing for expansion and water make-up in the system as well as air vent and chemicals addition.
- A.a setting tank
- B.a service tank
- C.a head tank
- D.an expansion joint
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Each ship shall carry on board a ship security plan approved by _______.
- A.the chief engineer officer
- B.the master of the ship
- C.the manager of the company
- D.the Administration
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According to the ship emergency plan, when average accident happened and the captain made the decision to withdraw from the engine room before leaving the engine room, the wrong operation is that ____.
- A.the chief engineer leaves the engineer room with the engine room log book at first
- B.releasing compressed air in the air receiver and closing the watertight door
- C.stopping all the running machineries and electric devices
- D.closing the quick-closing valves of all the oil tanks, stopping the boiler and releasing gas
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_____ is made of a boss with separated blades mounted into it.
- A.A variable pitch propeller
- B.A variable pitch nut
- C.A fixed pitch parallel
- D.A fixed pitch screw
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Which of the following actions should be taken by the engine room watch when the general alarm is sounded continuously?
- A.The fire pump should be started
- B.The boiler rims should be secured
- C.The fixed CO2 system should be initiated into action
- D.The engine room ventilation should be secured
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Which of the following statements describes the results of excessive microbiological growths within a fuel system?
- A.all excessive amounts of growth will cause the main engines of the vessel to stall due to the inability to supply the proper quantities of fuel to satisfy the existing load
- B.The deposits produced by these growths form. blockages and flow restrictions ultimately leading to improper atomization of the fuel into the cylinders
- C.Eventually the growth of these organisms will deplete the supply of food available to them, which in turn will cause their demise
- D.If continual growth is permitted, a sweet odor similar to that associated with baking will be noticed when system components are opened for inspection
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While on watch in the engine room, you hear a continuous sounding of the general alarmWhich of the following actions should you take?
- A.Make an entry in the official logbook
- B.Open the master control valves on the fixed CO2 system
- C.Start the fire pump and check discharge pressure
- D.Secure auxiliary condenser overboard discharge
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Bedplates are the _____ of the engine, without the support of which the shaft alignment in particular, and engine structure as a whole, would inevitably be lost.
- A.hull
- B.projection
- C.graphitization
- D.foundation
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The position of the interface between oil and water within the centrifuge is achieved by the use of _____.
- A.gravity disc
- B.centrifugal bowl
- C.a stack of discs
- D.main sealing ring
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When ship in the dock repairing, engine department should emphasize on the inspection of ____.
- A.sea valve chest, sect valve, thruster
- B.bilge motherboard, steering and the shaft system
- C.sea water system
- D.fresh water system
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Improper maintenance of an automatic auxiliary boiler oil burner could result in _____.
- A.fuel pump failure
- B.fan motor failure
- C.increased feedwater consumption
- D.decreased boiler efficiency
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The cylinder covers are secured by eight elastic holding down arranged in four pairs.
- A.nuts
- B.screws
- C.studs
- D.flanges
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The refrigerant leaves the evaporator of a refrigeration system as a low pressure _____.
- A.sub-cooled liquid
- B.high temperature liquid
- C.oil saturated liquid
- D.superheated vapor
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In a diesel engine, when refitting piston rings you should ____________Icheck the ring gap at the smallest diameter of the cylinder ⅡRemove carbon from the ring groove
- A.I only
- B.II only
- C.both I and II
- D.neither I nor II
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Low compression pressure in a diesel engine may be the result of ________.
- A.insufficient fuel supply due to fuel pump valves sticking or leaking
- B.excessive mechanical clearance between the piston crown and cylinder head
- C.excessively worn fuel pump plunger
- D.excessive exhaust back pressure
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According to Anneal I of MARPOL 73/78, the discharging oil content of the machinery space bilges must be lower than .
- A.30 liters per nautical mile
- B.15 liters per nautical mile
- C.30 ppm
- D.15ppm
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In a general oil cooler circulated by sea water, the oil is at a higher pressure, the result being that any leak in the cooler will mean a loss of _____.
- A.oil
- B.sea water
- C.air
- D.fresh water
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Moisture absorbed in the windings or condensed on the surface of electrical machinery insulation _____.
- A.is good for long term preserving since most insulation is organic and contains some amount
- B.lowers the insulation value and is a common cause of fault grounds in idle machines
- C.will enhance insulation resistance only if it is fresh water and contains no salt
- D.reduces the amount of current supplied or drawn by the machine so horsepower is limited
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Black smoke coming from a boiler can be caused by _____.
- A.low water level
- B.low oil pressure
- C.excessively high fuel pressure
- D.an improper air/fuel ratio
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This arrangement is _____ if the elements are directly connected to one another and the control action takes place without human involvement.
- A.a manual closed loop
- B.a manual opened loop
- C.an automatic closed loop
- D.an automatic opened loop
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If you _____ the equipment more carefully before sail, we _____ so much trouble now.
- A.examined, are not having
- B.had examined, would not have
- C.had examined, would not have had
- D.should examine, would not have
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Higher than normal jacket water temperatures occurring in all cylinders of a diesel engine can result from a/an _____.
- A.oil suction line restriction
- B.correct amount of coolant
- C.cavitation erosion in the water jackets
- D.clogged sea suction strainer
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By far the greatest item of maintenance of the reciprocating air compressors concerns _____.
- A.the lubrication
- B.the cooling
- C.the moisture separation
- D.the valves
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In motorships,there are two main circuits, _____.
- A.one salt water, one fresh water
- B.one salt water, one fuel
- C.one fresh water, one fuel
- D.one steam, one fuel
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The power factor at which a paralleled AC generator operates is usually adjusted by the _____.
- A.connected load
- B.prime mover speed
- C.field excitation
- D.generators rated voltage
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When there is a flame failure in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, the _____.
- A.air supply is shut off
- B.fuel supply is shut off
- C.water supply is shut off
- D.safety valve lifts
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In cleaning up an oil spill, the use of straw or reclaimed paper fibers would be an example of which type of oil removal?
- A.Chemical agent removal
- B.Mechanical removal
- C.Absorbent removal
- D.None of the above
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In an engine with a pot-shaped piston, some lubricating oil from the main bearing will pass along a drilled passage in the crankshaft to the bottom end bearing and then up a connection rod to the _____.
- A.crosshead
- B.crankpin
- C.crank journal
- D.gudgeon pin
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One of the differences between a two-stroke engine and a four-stroke engine is, .
- A.a two-stroke engine works without exhaust operation
- B.a two-stroke engine works without compression stroke
- C.a two-stroke engine works without expansion stroke
- D.a two-stroke engine works without suction operation
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The adverse effects of burning high sulfur fuel can be compensated for by using a cylinder oil having sufficient_______________.
- A.dispersant additives
- B.floc point
- C.alkalinity additives
- D.ignition quality
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An automated diesel engine should normally shut down due to _____.
- A.low lube oil temperature
- B.high ambient air temperature
- C.low tube oil pressure
- D.high exhaust system back pressure
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What is used for preventing pollution damage to the sea from ships?
- A.MARPOL 73/78
- B.SOLAS 74
- C.STCW 78/95
- D.ISPS 2002
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Hardly had the engine started ______ the temperature of the cooling water suddenly rose up to 40℃.
- A.then
- B.than
- C.when
- D.after
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Diesel engine crankshaft deflection readings are generally taken at four crank positionsGood engineering practice requires the deflection gage or indicator to be________
- A.placed as near the crankpin axis as possible
- B.removed each time the crankshaft is repositioned
- C.left in place for all four readings
- D.reset to zero for all four readings
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You are unable to pump out the aft starboard engine room bilge well that is fouled, with one foot of water over the top of the bilge well, what action should be carried out?
- A.Send the wiper into the well with only a scoop and pail
- B.Remove the bilge manifold valve and attempt to back flush the line
- C.Simultaneously operate all available bilge pumps
- D.It is only necessary to transfer half the contents of a drum of degreaser into the bilge well
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Since fuse elements are made of zinc or any alloy of tin and lead, the melting point of the fuse element must be _____.
- A.higher than that of copper
- B.lower than that of copper
- C.equal to that of copper
- D.reached when the conductor it is protecting becomes "white hot."
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Tell your men ______ the rules and procedures of working when dismantling the equipment.
- A.not to go against
- B.don’t go against
- C.not go to against
- D.to not go against
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If a crankcase explosion occurs in a diesel engine, you should stop the engine and_.
- A.immediately open all crankcase relief ports
- B.increase crankcase exhauster speed to draw cool air into the engine
- C.allow the engine to cool naturally
- D.increase crank case scavenge air to remove unburned gases
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Surface irregularities, such as erosion and pitting on injection pump plungers, will________.
- A.increase ignition delay
- B.affect fuel oil metering
- C.affect engine performance at low speed
- D.only disappear due to fuel oil abrasion
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Because the timing of injection is crucial, _____ mounted on the camshaft, which is driven by the crankshaft are used to operate the fuel pumps, one of which is provided for each cylinder.
- A.gears
- B.rams
- C.barrels
- D.cams
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The pollution prevention regulations state that slop oil and sludge that result as part of normal fueling operations should be disposed of by ____.
- A.discharging ashore into the sewer system
- B.sealing in disposable plastic barrels aboard ship
- C.discharging into a shore tank or stop barge
- D.dumping into the ship’s bunker tanks
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When two different metals are joined to form. a closed circuit and exposed to different temperatures at their junctions _____ which can be used to measure temperature.
- A.a current will flow
- B.a power will develop
- C.a heat will flow
- D.a pressure will produce
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Prior to entering a cargo pump room, you should ensure that _____.
- A.the forced ventilating system is operating
- B.the cargo pumps are secured
- C.no monocarbon gases are present
- D.the oily water separator is de-energized