轮机部三管轮考试模拟题2(轮机英语)
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If the firing pressures in a diesel engine are high, although the exhaust temperatures are normal, the cause may be .
- A.early injection timing
- B.worn orifices in the injection nozzles
- C.worn or scored cylinder liners
- D.using a fuel with too low of a cetane number
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Which of the substances listed is satisfactorily removed from the fuel by a centrifugal oil purifier?
- A.Carbon particles
- B.Lube oil
- C.Gasoline
- D.Diesel fuel
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When a clarifier is running the impurities and water collect at the bowl _____.
- A.center
- B.periphery
- C.inlet
- D.upper parts
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Which of the following statements concerning fuel atomization in a diesel engine cylinder is correct?
- A.The greater the atomization, the greater the penetration
- B.The greater the atomization, the less the penetration
- C.The degree of atomization has nothing to do with the degree of penetration
- D.Atomization and penetration are one and the same
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Oil is supplied to the cylinder wall and _____ by means of mechanical lubricators.
- A.the cylinder cover
- B.the piston rings
- C.the piston crown
- D.the piston skirt
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The development goals for a large marine engine are many often interact and in some cases even with each other.
- A.conflict
- B.accord
- C.harmonize
- D.struggle
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Starting air for auxiliary engines may be taken directly from the main reservoirs or through _____.
- A.an auxiliary reservoir
- B.a controlling air bottle
- C.an emergency air compressor
- D.a main air compressor
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The exhaust boilers are used to recover some of _____ carried in the exhaust gas from the main engine.
- A.water
- B.oil
- C.heat
- D.steam
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In the engine department, the _____ is looked upon to provide the leadership that is needed.
- A.captain
- B.chief engineer
- C.chief officer
- D.chief motorman
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The accumulation of air and other non-condensable gases in a refrigeration system will _____.
- A.cause a loss of the liquid seal
- B.create a vapor lock in the liquid receiver
- C.collect in the condenser
- D.cause foaming of the oil in the crankcase
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A direct current passing through a wire coiled around a soft iron core is the description of a simple_____.
- A.magnetic shield
- B.electromagnet
- C.piezoelectric device
- D.electromagnetic domain
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In a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine, badly worn intake valve guides can cause excessive_____.
- A.exhaust pressure
- B.exhaust temperatures
- C.cooling water temperatures
- D.lube oil consumption
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Tube leaks in the distillate cooler of a two stage flash evaporator will result in _____.
- A.loss of second stage vacuum
- B.contamination of the distillate
- C.lower feed inlet temperature
- D.contamination of the second stage condenser
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Which of the following chemicals will be used where protection against caustic cracking is required in boiler treatment?
- A.Sodium hydroxide
- B.Sodium carbonate
- C.Sodium nitrate
- D.Sodium polyphosphate
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Constant cooling the various components of diesel engine has a number of functions except for _____.
- A.good lubrication
- B.low thermal stress
- C.good mechanical properties
- D.acid corrosion
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Demulsibility of a lube oil is defined as _____.
- A.the ability of oil to separate from water
- B.the temperature at which oil flows rapidly
- C.a measure of the water in a lube oil system
- D.an emulsion of different grades of oil
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Foaming in the steam drum may be caused by _____ in a boiler.
- A.oxygen in the water
- B.poor boiler design
- C.density too high
- D.excessive steam demand
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Failure to open the diesel engine test cocks after a long period of shutdown, prior to starting may result in _____.
- A.an air bound fuel system
- B.damage to cylinder heads and pistons
- C.excessive fuel injection
- D.excessive air valve lift
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The size of ball and roller bearings can be identified by the _____.
- A.rolling member size
- B.inner race cone width
- C.manufacturers numerical code
- D.outer ring width
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Aboard ship, a grounded field coil in an AC motor can be determined by using a _____.
- A.portable growler
- B.galvanometer
- C.visual inspection
- D.megohmmeter
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When a sudden increase in steam demand occurs from the boiler, the water level in the drum at the higher pressure will .
- A.rise quickly
- B.rise slowly
- C.drop quickly
- D.drop slowly
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If the compensating needle valve of a hydraulic governor is opened more than necessary the governor will .
- A.have a larger than normal dead band
- B.produce excessive speed response to a load change
- C.respond slowly to any change in engine load
- D.stabilize engine speed at the new governor setting
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Cooling water pumps driven by direct reversing diesel engines are usually of the straight impeller vane type pump with a concentric housing to ___________.
- A.facilitate bi-directional operation
- B.provide the greatest pump efficiency
- C.prevent pump clogging from marine growth
- D.prevent cavitation at the pump outlet
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The capacity of a centrifugal pump can be increased by the installation of a larger diameter impellerAnother means of increasing the pump capacity is to _____.
- A.increase speed
- B.increase the size of the cardent assembly
- C.reduce wearing ring clearances
- D.change the pump to a "close coupled" arrangement
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The core item in the Oil Record Book Part I is _____, and its main content is
- A.item A/BALLAST OR CLEANING OF FUEL OIL TANKS
- B.item B/DISCHARGE OF DIRTY BALLAST OR CI.EANING WATER FROM FUEL OIL TANKS R EFERRED TO UNDER SECTION (A)
- C.item C/DISPOSAL OF OIL RESIDUES (SLUDGE)
- D.item H/BUNKERING OF FUEL OILS
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Prior to a ship’s departure, ____ may not always be tested.
- A.fire fighting pump
- B.the steering gear
- C.life boat engine
- D.the main engine
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Low compression in a diesel engine can be caused by ________.
- A.clogged coolant passages
- B.a leaking cylinder head gasket
- C.low fuel oil pressure
- D.worn or broken cylinder liner sealing rings
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Portable carbon dioxide fire extinguishers should be sent ashore to be recharged _____.
- A.when the remaining charge volume is less than 90 percent of the required VOLUME
- B.at each inspection for certification
- C.at each annual inspection
- D.when the weight loss exceeds 10% of weight of charge
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In which of the areas listed is a fire resulting from spontaneous combustion most likely to occur?
- A.Engine room bilges
- B.Paint locker
- C.Battery storage locker
- D.Fuel oil tank
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Critical speeds occurring within the operating speed range of a main propulsion diesel engine may be changed, or have their damaging effects reduced by a/an __________.
- A.engine support vibration isolator
- B.detuner or viscous fluid damper
- C.lightened crankshaft flywheel
- D.spherically seated crankshaft bearing
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The high-pressure fuel opens the fuel valve and is sprayed into the cylinder in tiny droplets known as _____.
- A.injection
- B.penetration
- C.atomization
- D.compression
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As for an oil-fired boiler if at a normal steaming condition and water goes out of sight in gauge glasses the action you should take is: (1) secure oil to fires; (2) increase feed pump pressure.
- A.(1)
- B.(1) and (2)
- C.(2)
- D.neither (1) nor (2)
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"gauge pressure" means_____.
- A."vacuum"
- B."the excess of pressure above atmosphere"
- C."figure on a gauge"
- D.Any of the above
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The hand steering is a method by which the motion of the rudder is controlled with _____.
- A.a motor-driven steering wheel
- B.a pneumatic steering wheel
- C.a hand-driven steering wheel
- D.an electric steering wheel
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______ does it take to change the main engine from ahead to astern?
- A.How many times
- B.How much water
- C.How long
- D.How length
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On a large diesel engine installation, crankshaft axial alignment is maintained by the _______.
- A.piston rod guides
- B.engine thrust bearing
- C.crosshead bearing
- D.main shaft flexible coupling
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_____ clearances in the main or crank pin bearings will sometimes be indicated by loss of pressure in the lubricating system before any bearing knock is heard.
- A.Too larger
- B.Too smaller
- C.Excess
- D.Excessive
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A new ocean going ship of 2000 gross tons having an inoperative oily water separator may dispose of its bilge slops by _____.
- A.holding its slops onboard until they can be pumped into the city sewer system
- B.circulating them through the lube oil purifier to remove water and debris
- C.holding its slops onboard until they can be discharged to a shore side reception facility
- D.pumping them into a settling tank for separation before pumping the oily water residue overboard
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Under normal conditions, the refrigerant enters the compressor in an operating refrigeration system as a _____.
- A.liquid
- B.dry saturated gas
- C.wet saturated gas
- D.superheated vapor
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The injection may be delayed, ______ the pumps are in good order, if the fuel lines to the injection valves have not been cleared of air.
- A.because
- B.though
- C.since
- D.until
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One advantage of a flash distilling plant when compared to a submerged tube distiller is .
- A.greater distillate purity through high temperature evaporation
- B.cold shocking for scale removal is not required
- C.less internal corrosion because of lower brine density
- D.less feed-water is required for equal plant capacity
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Emulsification of oil will occur when mixed with .
- A.air
- B.black oil
- C.water
- D.ice cream
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A decrease in the flash point of diesel engine lube oil indicates the lube oil has become _____.
- A.contaminated with sludge
- B.contaminated with carbon
- C.diluted with fuel oil
- D.diluted with water
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The division of kilowatt load between two paralleled alternators is determined by the _____.
- A.amount of field excitation of the leading machine
- B.load-speed characteristics of the governors
- C.amount of field excitation to the lagging machine
- D.type of alternator
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The closed-loop system differs from the open-loop system by .
- A.the lack of a feedback
- B.the presence of a feed back
- C.the lack of a computer
- D.the presence of a computer
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Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a steering system would be indicated by .
- A.an improper rudder response
- B.hammering noises in the equipment or transmission lines
- C.popping or sputtering noises
- D.all the above
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_____ are used for cargo handling.
- A.Cranes
- B.Mooring winches
- C.Windlasses
- D.Foreman
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When a ship is involved in an oil pollution incident in China, the ship must report without delay to .
- A.China Maritime Administration
- B.the company
- C.the cargo owner
- D.ship owner
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The bearing shell generally has _____ for location and oil grooves round the center of its axial length.
- A.tips
- B.tags
- C.lips
- D.keys
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While taking on fuel, you notice oil on the water around the vesselWhich of the following actions should be taken FIRST?
- A.Stop fueling
- B.Notify the dispatcher
- C.Notify the terminal superintendent
- D.Determine if your vessel is the source
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Impurities from the boiler water surface can be removed through the _____.
- A.safety valve
- B.blow down valve
- C.scum valve
- D.feed check valve
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An individual injection pump is designed for variable beginning and constant ending of injectionFor diesel engines operating at constant speeds, the start of injection will____.
- A.advance as the load increases
- B.retard as the load increase
- C.remain unchanged regardless
- D.always occur at top dead center
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The Garbage Record Book, as a part of the ship’s official logbook, shall be kept on board and preserved for a period of .
- A.3 years after making the first entry
- B.2 years after the last entry
- C.3 months after last entry
- D.3 years after the last entry
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In the event of a small bunker oil spill on deck occurring while bunkering, you should _____.
- A.wash down the area immediately with a fire hose
- B.wash down the area with kerosene
- C.cover the area with absorbent material
- D.cover the area with foam
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However, where immediate action is necessary to ensure safety of the ship, its machinery and crew, it must be taken by the engineer in chargeWhat dose “it” mean in the sentence above?
- A.safety
- B.the ship, its machinery and crew
- C.immediate action
- D.the engineer in charge
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When a sudden increase in steam demand comes to normal, the drum pressure will and water level in the drum will .
- A.rise, rise also
- B.rise, drop
- C.drop, rise
- D.drop, drop also
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When the tilting box of a variable stroke axial-piston pump is perpendicular to the pump shaft, which of the following conditions will exist?
- A.The pistons reciprocate
- B.The ‘B’ end cylinder barrel rotates
- C.There is no fluid flow
- D.Power is transmitted hydraulically
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Valve lash, or clearance refers to the ____________.
- A.clearance between the top of the valve stem and the rocker arm
- B.compression of the valve springs
- C.clearance between the valve seat inserts and the head
- D.out of roundness of the fuel injection cams
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The power factor of an AC generator operating singularly is determined by the _____.
- A.connected load
- B.prime mover speed
- C.field excitation
- D.generators rated voltage
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A substance found in residual fuels which tends to cause exhaust valve corrosion and grooving, is_.
- A.carbon
- B.vanadium
- C.calcium
- D.hydrogen
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Rounds ______Everything is in good order.
- A.operated
- B.made
- C.run
- D.done
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After installing a new hydraulic pump in a system, what special attention should be given to the hydraulic system?
- A.The relief valves in the system should be readjusted
- B.The filters and strainers should be checked frequently
- C.All system pressure should be readjusted
- D.The system should be drained and renewed with a fluid of different operating characteristics
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According to the way the energy of the exhaust gases is utilized, pressure-charging can be divided into two main systems, namely, the constant-pressure system and _____.
- A.the pulse-phase system
- B.the pulse Doppler system
- C.the pulse system
- D.the pulse interval
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The crankcase cover should never be allowed to open for investigation when _____.
- A.the engine stops
- B.the engine is running
- C.you repair the engine
- D.overhauling the engine
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Blow-off of the relief valves of the engines cylinders may be caused by _____.
- A.too low lead
- B.water in fuel
- C.too tight spring
- D.leakage
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When the boiler load returns to normal, the drum pressure will rise and steam bubble formation will reduce, causing a fall in water levelThis is known as _____.
- A.swell
- B.shrinkage
- C.flash off
- D.lack of water
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The lowest temperature at which the vapor formed from a liquid ignites and continues to burn steadily in the presence of an ignition source is called the _____.
- A.flash point
- B.fire point
- C.upper explosive limit
- D.lower explosive limit
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The drive motor will have a brake arranged to fail-safe, i.eit will _____ the load if power fails or machine is stopped.
- A.lift
- B.put
- C.take
- D.hold
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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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For one or two types of engine, the piston and rod can be withdrawn downwards from the cylinder into the crankcase and then out through the _____.
- A.cylinder casing
- B.cylinder bore
- C.crankcase door
- D.aperture in the cylinder block
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The flash point of a liquid refers to the temperature .
- A.at which a liquid will give off inflammable vapors
- B.at which a liquid will burn steadily
- C.at which a liquid will explode
- D.that a liquid must reach before it will flow readily
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The pumps employed on board ship can be divided into two main categories i.e_____ pumps and centrifugal pumps.
- A.gear
- B.nonpositive displacement
- C.positive displacement
- D.rotary
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Every precaution must be taken to avoid ______.
- A.sparking being taking place
- B.to spark taking place
- C.sparking to be taken place
- D.sparking taking place
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Black areas on the sealing surfaces of piston rings indicate_.
- A.lube oil pumping
- B.rotating rings
- C.gas pressure behind the ring
- D.passage of hot gases
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The liquid flowing in the capillary is such that the difference in _____ readings taken before the capillary and after it is related to the oil viscosity.
- A.pressure
- B.velocity
- C.flow rate
- D.temperature
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The maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) rate on board shall not be more than by weight any time when being testedBut watch-keepers are not allowed to drink any alcoholic beverage before their watch.
- A.0.08% /4 hours
- B.0.008%/2 hours
- C.0.04%/4 hours
- D.0.04%/2 hours
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Before starting an air compressor, It should be _____.
- A.unloaded
- B.primed
- C.filled with water
- D.greased
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Which of the following problems will occur if the needle valve in a fuel injection nozzle sticks in the open position?
- A.Fuel injection timing will change
- B.Nozzle operation will be unaffected
- C.Fuel will leak into the drain line
- D.Fuel will not be delivered
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I remember ______ the oil separator the day before yesterdayBut it failed again.
- A.to repair
- B.to be repaired
- C.repairing
- D.being repaired
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The fire drill must, as far as practicable, be conducted if ______.
- A.there is a minor emergency
- B.there is an actual emergency
- C.there were a minor emergency
- D.there were an actual emergency
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_____ may be the first possible cause which makes the engine to lose power or slow down when it is running.
- A.Hot bearing
- B.Starting valves
- C.Unequal distribution of load
- D.Excessive crankshaft clearance
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Diesel engine exhaust temperatures may be used to indicate _____.
- A.leaking exhaust valves
- B.an overloaded cylinder
- C.a clogged injector nozzle
- D.all of the above
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Which of the following statements represents the FIRST precaution to be taken prior to working on any installed electrical component _____.
- A.Wear rubber gloves and boots
- B.Use only approved non-conducting tools
- C.Ground the case of the machine before beginning any repairs
- D.Open the supply circuits and tag the switches
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The SMS should provide for _____ ensuring that the Companys organization can respond at any time to hazards, accidents and emergency situation involving its ships.
- A.programs
- B.progress
- C.members
- D.measures
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The advantages of flash type evaporators, as compared to submerged tube type evaporators, include ______.
- A.less internal corrosion because of lower brine density
- B.higher temperature evaporation for lower salinity of the distillate produced
- C.less scale formation in a flash evaporator
- D.less feed-water required for a flash evaporator
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Which of the following types of hydraulic pumps would be used in a steering system?
- A.Lobe
- B.Screw
- C.Radial piston
- D.Volute
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International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) is a part of .
- A.SOLAS
- B.MARPOL
- C.STCW
- D.Ballast Water convention
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The diameter of the crank-pins should be measured with a _____.
- A.salinometer
- B.thermometer
- C.tachometer
- D.micrometer
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Which of the following problems may occur when using fuel oil with a high sulphur content?
- A.Injection lag
- B.Lube oil dilution
- C.Pre-ignition
- D.Corrosion
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When placed in a magnetic field, which of the materials listed will maintain the highest permeability?
- A.Glass
- B.Bakelite
- C.Soft iron
- D.Aluminum
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Centrifugal pumps are non-positive and a fairly _____ unit.
- A.low pressure
- B.low discharge
- C.low speed
- D.high pressure
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If a camshaft-less engine has a normal injection pressure at rated speed, the injection pressure will be at slow speed.
- A.too low
- B.a little lower
- C.a little higher
- D.exactly the same
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The longer an oil fire is permitted to burn, the _____.
- A.harder it is to extinguish
- B.easier it is to extinguish
- C.less chance there is of re-ignition
- D.easier it is to control
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The fire extinguishing action of CO2 comes mostly from _____.
- A.breaking the fire chemical chain reaction
- B.smothering
- C.cooling
- D.isolating the heat from the fuel
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The____ only allows for adjustment of temperature in each room by the occupant manually controlling the air volume admitted.
- A.central air condition system
- B.high velocity system
- C.low velocity system
- D.single duct system
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If the feed pump for an auxiliary boiler fails to deliver the feed water to the boiler, the cause maybe _____.
- A.high steam pressure in the boiler
- B.abnormally high feed water temperature
- C.abnormally high boiler water temperature
- D.steam demand exceeding feed pump capacity
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The piston ring grooves for a standard engine are _____.
- A.chromium-plate against wear
- B.anti-corrosion treated
- C.white metal lined against wear
- D.flame hardened against wear
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Black smoke exhausting from an operating diesel engine is an indication of poor combustion which may be caused by __________.
- A.water in the fuel
- B.insufficient fuel for combustion
- C.clogged air intake passages
- D.burning lubricating oil
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Directional intake ports in diesel engines are used to _____.
- A.reduce air charge turbulence
- B.induce air swirl
- C.deflect hot combustion gas away from the valves
- D.oppose the effects of piston induced squish
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Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
- A.Both the main steering gear and the auxiliary steering gear should be operated
- B.The alarms fitted to the remote control system should be operated
- C.The emergency generator compartment should be checked
- D.The communication system between the bridge and the steering gear compartment should be operated
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Among the basic categories of equipment, which of the following are used to convert mechanical into hydraulic energy?
- A.The hydraulic pumps
- B.Valves
- C.Hydraulic cylinders
- D.Hydraulic motors
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The connecting rod is fitted between the crosshead and the crankshaftI t transmits the firing force, and together with the crankshaft converts 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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The tendency for lubricating oil to thin out at high temperatures and thicken at low temperatures will be characterized by a _____.
- A.low viscosity index
- B.high viscosity index
- C.high neutralization number
- D.low demulsibility quality
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When order spare part, you can directly fall back on ____.
- A.the manager
- B.your agent
- C.the PSCO
- D.the master
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What color is used to indicate the last shot of anchor chain?
- A.Red
- B.White
- C.Blue
- D.Yellow
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What color exhaust will be exhibited when a slow speed two-stroke/cycle main propulsion diesel engine, designed to operate on light and heavy fuel oil, is operated on insufficiently preheated heavy fuel oil?
- A.White
- B.Black
- C.Blue
- D.Clear
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The main function of the lubrication system in to enable _____ of a film of oil between the moving parts.
- A.the information
- B.the formation
- C.the scatter
- D.the friction
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A crankshaft whose center of gravity coincides with its center line is said to be _____.
- A.dynamically balanced
- B.statically balanced
- C.counter balanced
- D.resonantly balanced
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There is a danger of the starting current that the windings are burnt out.
- A.to increase
- B.to be so increased
- C.increased
- D.being so increased
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Sediment collects in a tubular purifier _____.
- A.on top cover
- B.on sides of bowl
- C.in drain line on the discs
- D.on the discs
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Manually operated band brakes may be fitted and _____ will have a brake arranged to fail-safe.
- A.the drive pump
- B.the drive motor
- C.the warp end
- D.the purchase
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Measure _____ by means of lead wire.
- A.the clearance of the main bearing
- B.the diameter of main bearing
- C.the hardness of main bearing
- D.the tolerance of main bearing
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Which of the followings needs not to be considered for bunkering? .
- A.When to bunker?
- B.Type of FO
- C.Pollution prevention measures
- D.Engineer to be responsible for
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A restricted air intake to a diesel engine may result in the engine _____.
- A.failing to reach rated speed
- B.knocking under maximum load
- C.hunting or surging under light load
- D.overspeeding and running away
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The single acting cylinder is the simplest form. where pressure is applied to the full area of the piston head to move the load through piston rod extensionThe load causes rod _____ when the drive pressure is released.
- A.contraction
- B.retraction
- C.expansion
- D.shrinkage
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Typical marine propulsion plants include____ directly coupled to the vessel’s single large-diameter, fixed-pitch propeller.
- A.a single, long-stroke, slow-speed, turbocharged, two-stroke diesel engine
- B.a single, long-stroke, medium-speed, turbocharged, four-stroke diesel engine
- C.two medium-speed, turbocharged, four-stroke diesel engines
- D.a variable-speed AC generator
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The International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate (ISPP) is issued to ____.
- A.ships of above 200 GT to MARPOL
- B.every ship of 400 GT and above
- C.all ships
- D.ships of more than 200 GT but less 400 GT
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Impurities in the fuel oil will affect the operation of the engine, which has _____ the use of separator and some other devices.
- A.brought about
- B.caused for
- C.resulted from
- D.led
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If a bilge pump failed to build up discharge pressure, you should check for _____.
- A.excessive water in the bilges
- B.a clogged suction strainer
- C.oil in the bilges
- D.All of the above
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When starting air is admitted, a diesel engine turns over very slowly without firingThe cause may be ____.
- A.an obstruction in an cylinder
- B.water accumulation in some engine cylinders
- C.low starting air pressure
- D.low scavenge air pressure
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A marine diesel engine is started by .
- A.supplying high pressure oil into a hydraulic motor
- B.supplying high temperature air into the cylinder
- C.supplying high pressure air into the cylinder
- D.electrical igniting
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According to the passage, during the tests, .
- A.the rudder should be moved through its full extent
- B.the rudder should be moved in starboard direction
- C.the rudder should be moved with the ship at maximum speed
- D.the rudder should be moved with the ship at minimu
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With reference to rules governing steering gear, which one of the following rules is incorrect? .
- A.It is required that all ships are provided with two independent steering gear systems that is one main and one auxiliary
- B.The auxiliary gear could be power operated in passenger ships
- C.The auxiliary gear must be of adequate strength and sufficient to steer a ship at navigable speed
- D.All moving parts of the steering gear must be guarded against any possible damage
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Air reservoirs are designed, built and tested similarly to _____.
- A.boiler drums
- B.hot wells
- C.condensers
- D.evaporators
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The officer in charge of the engineering watch shall continue to be responsible for machinery operations, ______ the presence of the chief engineer in the machinery space.
- A.as long as
- B.unless
- C.despite
- D.till
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A more sophisticated pressure reducing valve incorporates a pilot valve which controls the fluid above the valve operating piston in response to downstream pressureThe bold and italic word “which” means _____.
- A.a pressure reducing valve
- B.a pilot valve
- C.an operating piston
- D.downstream pressure
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Which of the turbo-charging methods listed directs the exhaust gases to the turbine at fairly uniform. velocity and pressure?
- A.Constant pressure
- B.Pulse
- C.constant velocity
- D.Axial flow
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Which of the problems listed would came the discharge temperature of an R-12 refrigeration compressor to increase?
- A.Thermal expansion valve frozen open
- B.Suction gas heat exchanger bypassed
- C.Condenser clogged or fouled
- D.High pressure cutout switch inoperative
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____ is used to control, modulate, monitor and protect generator set.
- A.Control panel
- B.Load panel
- C.Paralleling panel
- D.Busbar
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The process during which liquid containing a reasonable amount of sensible heat at a particular pressure immediately changes into steam after admitted to a chamber at a lower pressure is called _____.
- A.boiling off
- B.flash evaporation
- C.condensation
- D.none of the above
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The procedures recommended for auxiliary boilers having high salinity include _____.
- A.treating with oxygen scavengers
- B.securing the boiler and giving it a blowing down
- C.increasing the pH
- D.reducing the phosphate level
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A ground can be defined as an electrical connection between the wiring of a motor and its_____.
- A.shunt field
- B.circuit breaker
- C.metal framework
- D.inter-pole
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Indirect cooling of fuel injector nozzle holders for diesel engines is accomplished primarily by _____.
- A.heat conduction into the injected fuel oil
- B.heat conduction into the water jacket wall
- C.water circulation through passages in the holder
- D.fuel oil circulation through passages in the holder
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_____ to damage the protective coating on the inner side of the shell.
- A.Care to be not taken
- B.Care not to be taken
- C.Care to be taken not
- D.Not care to be taken
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The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in elevation between the _____.
- A.centerline of the pump and the level of the liquid in the suction well when the source of liquid is below the pump
- B.centerline of the pump and the suction liquid level when the source of liquid is above the pump
- C.centerline of the pump and the level of the discharge liquid
- D.liquid levels of the suction and discharge
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The efficiency of a flash type evaporator can be increased by .
- A.lowering brine discharge density
- B.decreasing the absolute pressure of each stage
- C.increasing the saltwater feed heater temperature
- D.increasing the pressure at the spray pipe
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When steam is being raised on a boiler, the water level will normally _____.
- A.drop as the boiler warms up
- B.rise as the boiler warms up
- C.remain unchanged until the boiler is hot enough
- D.rise and fall with the steam demand
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One of the consequences in continuing to operate a centrifugal bilge pump with the discharge valve closed, is that the _____.
- A.motor overload will open
- B.relief valve will open
- C.pump will overheat
- D.motor will overheat
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Scavenging in a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine occurs during the _____.
- A.last part of the exhaust stroke, and the first part of the intake stroke
- B.last part of the intake stroke only
- C.early part of the injection stroke only
- D.early part of the power stroke
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Which of the motors for the devices listed below is fitted with an instantaneous overload relay?
- A.Fan
- B.Pump
- C.Winch
- D.Machine tool
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Low pressure air is usually taken through _____ or pressure regulators to a low pressure reservoir supplying a ring main through driers.
- A.globe valves
- B.butterfly valves
- C.gate valves
- D.reducing valves
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In ships where the engine room is designed as UMS, temperature sensors are fitted at critical points within the scavenge spacesActivation would cause automatic ______ of the engine.
- A.stop
- B.start
- C.speed up
- D.slow down
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The additional mark _______ in the Classification Certificate for Machinery represents the propulsion apparatus is remotely controlled on the navigating bridge control station, and engine room is watched by duty personnel.
- A.BRC
- B.MCC
- C.AUT-0
- D.AUT-1
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A device which functions to bring a diesel engine to a full stop to protect it from damage is known as a/an ________.
- A.torque limiter
- B.over-speed trip
- C.over-speed governor
- D.load limit governor
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On a medium-speed main propulsion diesel engine, the crank-pin or crank journal bearings receive lubricating oil from _____.
- A.a spindle lubricator
- B.an oil jet
- C.internal splashing
- D.drilled passages in the crankshaft
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To prevent vibration damage to the fuel supply line of a diesel engine, you may use _____.
- A.a short length of heavy duty clear plastic tubing
- B.a length of approved flexible nonmetallic hose
- C.welded flange connections for all joints
- D.aluminum piping with expansion loops
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The cooler as the liquid becomes, _____.
- A.the faster it will evaporate
- B.the slower it will condense
- C.the slower it will evaporate
- D.the faster it will flow
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The bearing of tailshaft sealing equipment, which adopting the oil nature circulation is hot, the reason is____.
- A.the rotate speed fluctuation
- B.the ventilation tube clogged
- C.the main engine accelerate so fast
- D.stormy waves
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Fires involving combustible metals are classified as _____.
- A.class "A" fires
- B.class "B" fires
- C.class "C" fires
- D.class "D" fires
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For a diesel engine, individual cylinder performance is commonly determined by exhaust gas_____________.
- A.chemical analysis
- B.back pressure readings
- C.pyrometer readings
- D.infrared analysis
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With four-stroke engines, it takes four revolutions of the crank shaft to make _____ power stroke(s).
- A.1
- B.2
- C.4
- D.8
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For 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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If in doubt as to the true water level when a boiler is being oil-fired, you should _____.
- A.take no measures
- B.extinguish the fire as soon as possible
- C.feed water to the boiler
- D.open the blow down valve
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The ISPS Code consists of a mandatory section-Part A, which shows .
- A.the detailed security-related requirements
- B.guidelines to meet security-related requirements
- C.the detailed security-related requirements and the guidelines to meet them
- D.how to run a shipping company considering the potential terrorism action
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The crank-room cover should not be opened until at least _____ minutes after the engine stops.
- A.10
- B.15
- C.20
- D.30
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The opening or closing of the cylinder starting valve is controlled by _____.
- A.the starting air distributor
- B.the cut-off valve on the air main
- C.the main starting valve
- D.the air bottle control valve
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Combustion knock will most likely occur as a result of using a fuel with ____.
- A.low ignition quality
- B.a high volatility
- C.low ignition delay
- D.a high cetane number
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Impurities from the boiler water surface can be removed through the _____.
- A.safety valve
- B.blow down valve
- C.scum valve
- D.feed check valve
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In comparison to exhaust valves, intake valves of diesel engines may be fabricated from low alloy steels because _____.
- A.the beveled edges of the intake valves provide for serf-centering during seating
- B.intake valves utilize stellite-coated valve seat inserts which reduce wear
- C.the volume of air passing through intake valves is less than the volume of air passing through exhaust valves
- D.intake valves are less affected to the corrosive action of exhaust gases
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High firing pressures and a low exhaust temperature in a diesel engine may result from _____.
- A.decreased piston to cylinder head clearance
- B.increased exhaust system back pressure
- C.early fuel injection timing
- D.low scavenge air temperature