轮机部三管轮考试模拟题1(轮机英语)
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The effective stroke of a constant-stroke, individual, fuel injection pump is varied by the _____.
- A.control rack
- B.delivery valve
- C.governor speed
- D.plunger crossbar
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The steady state difference between the control point and the value of the controlled variable, corresponding with the set point, is known as __________.
- A.dead band
- B.control point
- C.deviation
- D.offset
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The purging of air from an elector-hydraulic steering gear unit is necessary when .
- A.changing over to hand pump operation
- B.engaging the trick wheel
- C.the system has been filled with new oil
- D.the rudder angle indicator does not match the helm position
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Which of the following problems can cause fluctuating pressures in the closed cooling system of a main propulsion diesel engine?
- A.Defective temperature controls in the system
- B.Cavitation in the cooling water pump
- C.Opened vent in the cooling system
- D.Restricted water passages in the engine
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The operation between two fuel injections is called a working cycle, which consists of a fixed sequence of eventsWhat does "which" mean in this sentence?
- A.a working cycle
- B.the operation
- C.two fuel injections
- D.events
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During repair, lubrication lines and orifices must be _____.
- A.taken away
- B.engaged
- C.connected
- D.sealed off
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Which of the following about ISM Code is not right? .
- A.It aims to ensure safety at sea
- B.It aims to avoid damage to the environment
- C.It aims to prevent human injury or loss of life
- D.It aims to provide a method to run a company
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In an electro-hydraulic steering system, under movement is maintained in close synchronization with the steering wheel position by means of the _____.
- A.trick-wheel
- B.follow-up control
- C.six-way valve
- D.Rapson slide
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In ______the control action is independent on the output.
- A.a closed loop control system
- B.an open loop control system
- C.a boiler control system
- D.a steering gear
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The load limitation of governor should be reduced when ship navigating at sea, the main reason is to .
- A.prevent the diesel engine surging
- B.prevent governor from being damaged because of swing
- C.reduce the probability of the crank shaft being torsional vibrated and resonated
- D.prevent the main engine being overload or overspeed
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____ is not installed on the emergency switchboard.
- A.Ammeter
- B.Voltmeter
- C.Wattmeter
- D.Synchroscope
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Among the rings of a piston the _____ one is subjected to the greatest load and temperature.
- A.bottom
- B.middle
- C.top
- D.none of the above
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In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to personnel who are_____.
- A.thirsty
- B.sick or injured
- C.wet
- D.awake
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Keep compartment ______ as the gas given off can be dangerous.
- A.well ventilated
- B.well clean
- C.in good order
- D.more room
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Engines, which are to be run in parallel have governors specially adapted for the same __ , about 4% to obtain basic load sharing.
- A.speed settings
- B.speed droops
- C.speed drops
- D.speed changes
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Lubricating oil systems are fitted with a wide variety of strainers some of which can be cleaned in site while others have replaceable cartridgesThe bold and italic word “which” means _____.
- A.lubricating oil
- B.lubricating oil systems
- C.strainers
- D.cartridges
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Cold weather starting of a diesel engine is more difficult than warm weather starting due to_____.
- A.use of low viscosity oil in cold weather
- B.increased moisture content of inlet air in cold weather
- C.increased drag of pistons and bearings due to increased oil viscosity
- D.higher compression pressures reached due to smaller clearances existing in the engine during cold weather
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Grind the ______.
- A.keyway
- B.shaft
- C.packing
- D.valve
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The process of scavenging a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine serves to____________.
- A.improve fuel flow volume
- B.cool the exhaust valves
- C.reduce the intake air charge density
- D.increase the temperature of exhaust gases
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The shells are secured by means of bearing caps and studs, the necessary clearance being provided by means of _____ of different thickness.
- A.shims
- B.packing
- C.glands
- D.washers
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The in the steering gear move the rudder to the required angel.
- A.control equipment
- B.power unit
- C.transmission mechanisms
- D.fittings and pipeline
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When checking the liquid level in a tank, you should position yourself _____.
- A.on the windward side of the opening
- B.on the leeward side of the opening
- C.at a right angle to the wind direction
- D.so that the obstruction of your body will protect you from the fumes
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In a diesel engine cooling system, the high temperature alarm contact maker will be activated on excessively high water discharge temperature from the ______________.
- A.raw water pump discharge
- B.expansion tank outlet
- C.cooling water heat exchanger
- D.outlet engine jacket water outlet
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When the dock is refilled with water after docking repair, the first work which should be done by engineers is ____.
- A.igniting boiler
- B.releasing air in sea water system
- C.starting generator
- D.cut off shore power
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A faulty injection in one cylinder of an operating diesel engine can be located by ____.
- A.cutting out individual injectors and noting engine performance
- B.checking lube oil temperature
- C.checking cam position
- D.using a timing light
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All of the followings are orders between the bridge and the engine room except ______.
- A.One-hour notice
- B.Dead slow ahead
- C.Finished with engines
- D.Half astern
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An important consideration in selecting a lubricating oil for use in a refrigeration compressor is for the oil to _____
- A.have a high viscosity index
- B.mix readily with refrigerant
- C.have a high freezing point
- D.have a low pour point
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Defective timing gear in a diesel engine may lead to .
- A.smoky exhaust
- B.starting failure
- C.overload
- D.over speed
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After the engine is warned, we should_____ the turning gear before starting up the engine.
- A.take in
- B.put in
- C.take out
- D.put up
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In the _____ pressure charging system the pulse of energy that occur as the exhaust is released from the cylinder to improve the output of the turbocharger.
- A.constant
- B.pulse
- C.high
- D.none of the above
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____does not belong to the mooring trial item.
- A.generator sets running trial
- B.shafting intensity trial
- C.the trail for pumps that working for M.E
- D.M.E safety devices trial
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Main diesel engine control can be obtained by the bridge .
- A.at any time
- B.only after the engine room control station is switched to ‘bridge control’
- C.whenever the secondary station is switched to ‘bridge control’
- D.whenever the engine side control station is switched to ‘bridge control’
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The unloading system on an air compressor will _____.
- A.increase compressor discharge pressure on demand
- B.increase compressor operating speed as necessary
- C.allow the motor to turn the compressor opposed only by friction
- D.reduce the compressor frictional load when starting
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Which of the statements listed concerning heat transfer is correct?
- A.Heat is always transferred at a constant rate
- B.Heat transfer rate increases as temperature difference increases
- C.The rate of heat transfer is not affected by temperature difference
- D.The high temperature region is known as a heat sink
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The efficient burning of fuel in a diesel engine is dependent upon the ______.
- A.temperature of compression
- B.atomization of the fuel
- C.penetration of the fuel
- D.all of the above
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Short cycling of a refrigeration compressor refers to _____.
- A.frequently grounding out
- B.frequently starting and stopping
- C.running too fast
- D.running too slow
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“In times of heavy weather, it is extremely dangerous if manning is very short.” This sentence means ______.
- A.In times of heavy weather, it is extremely dangerous if a seaman is not enough tall
- B.In times of heavy weather, it is extremely dangerous if a crew is very short
- C.In case of bad weather, it is particularly dangerous if there is a shortage in personnel
- D.In case of bad weather, it is particularly dangerous if there are enough personnel
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Exhaust gas pyrometers are useful for_______.
- A.detecting faulty combustion in individual cylinders
- B.adjusting fuel racks to maintain equal loading between cylinders
- C.adjusting the load limit setting of the governor at idle conditions
- D.calculating engine horsepower
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The effective temperature of air is dependent upon_______.Ⅰ.relative humidity Ⅱair velocity
- A.Ⅰonly
- B.Ⅱonly
- C.Both Ⅰand Ⅱ
- D.NeitherⅠnor Ⅱ
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A diesel engine cylinder head can crack as a result of __________________.
- A.a leaking seal ring
- B.heat transfer from exhaust valves
- C.restricted cooling passages
- D.overheated intake valves
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All classes of fires can be safely combated using .
- A.foam
- B.CO2
- C.low velocity water fog
- D.high velocity water fog
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Fuses placed in series with a thermal trip-type circuit breaker are used for _____.
- A.time-delay protection
- B.short-circuit protection
- C.short duration surge protection
- D.sustained overload protection
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If fuel oil were being discharged from the waster outlet of a fuel oil disk type centrifuge, operated as separator, you should___________.
- A.remove the discharge ring
- B.re-prime the purifier
- C.the centrifuge to its proper speed
- D.install an additional discharge ring
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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____ is a smaller valve fitted in the auxiliary steam supply line, and is usually of the non-return type.
- A.main stem stop valve
- B.auxiliary steam stop valve
- C.feed check or control valve
- D.blow down valve
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The needle valve in the injector _____ at a pre-set pressure which ensures that the fuel will atomize once it enters the cylinder.
- A.will lift
- B.will be lifted
- C.will close
- D.will be closed
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If two A.Cgenerators are to be operated in parallel, the load is distributed evenly by .
- A.means of rheostat the governor settings
- B.a balance coil excitation
- C.adjusting the governor settings
- D.changing excitation
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Sparking at the brushes of a running motor could be an indication of _____.
- A.normal operation
- B.a dirty commutator
- C.increased brush capacity
- D.water vapor absorption
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Control of the main propulsion diesel engines can be shifted from the engine room to the wheelhouse from the _____.
- A.wheelhouse control station
- B.engine room control station
- C.captains office
- D.chief engineers office
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When deciding the composition of the engineering watch, which may include appropriately qualified ratings, following criteria shall be taken into accountⅠ.the type of shipⅡ.the type and condition of the machineryⅢthe safety of life, ship, cargo and portⅣ.the observance of international, national and local regulations.
- A.Ⅰ+Ⅱ
- B.Ⅱ+Ⅲ
- C.Ⅱ+Ⅲ+Ⅳ
- D.Ⅰ+Ⅱ+Ⅲ+Ⅳ
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When off loading garbage to another ship, your records must identify that ship by name and _____.
- A.home port
- B.operators name of record
- C.official number
- D.masters name
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The IOPP certificate is valid for ___.
- A.one year
- B.two years
- C.four years
- D.five years
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Broken intake valve springs on one cylinder of a diesel engine can cause the engine to ________.
- A.Over speed
- B.fire improperly
- C.lose oil pressure
- D.overheatrapidly
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The bilge main is arranged to drain any watertight compartment _____ ballast, oil or water tanks and to discharge the contents overboard.
- A.rather than
- B.other than
- C.in addition that
- D.except for
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The FIRST thing to do to ensure that a refrigeration unit will not start while undergoing repairs, is to _____.
- A.secure and tag the electrical circuit
- B.place a crow bar in the flywheel of the unit
- C.inform. all persons in the area not to start the unit
- D.make a log book entry
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With supercharging a larger mass of air is supplied to the cylinder by blowing it in under pressure, which is the best means to _____ of the engine.
- A.increase the exhaust temperature
- B.increase the power of
- C.reduce the speed
- D.increase the fuel consumption
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The color of the exhaust from a diesel engine should be _____.
- A.clear
- B.hazy light brown
- C.hazy light blue
- D.hazy light grey
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The order “ ” means “Maximum maneuvering engine revolution for ahead propulsion.”
- A.Full Ahead
- B.Half Ahead
- C.Full Astern
- D.Half Astern
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During oil transfer operations, who would be responsible to guarantee that the posted transfer procedures are being followed?
- A.The designated person in charge
- B.The tanker man
- C.The senior able seaman
- D.The oiler
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This used piston had been tested and approved as a spare part by the _____ during last annual repair.
- A.agent
- B.shipchandler
- C.surveyor
- D.engineer
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In reference to air conditioning, when air attains the maximum amount of moisture it can hold at a specific temperature, it is said to be _____.
- A.superheated
- B.saturated
- C.condensed
- D.convected
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To ensure the quality of dock repair, C/E should know very well ____.
- A.the repair standard of main docking repair item
- B.the special tool for repair item
- C.the skill of repairer
- D.the status of docking repair equipment
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Under rotary pumps are the gear, _____, cam-and-piston and screw types.
- A.reciprocating
- B.diffuser
- C.turbine
- D.vane
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Which of the following types of motors is often designed for use in correcting power factor?
- A.Polyphase
- B.Wound-rotor
- C.Induction
- D.Synchronous
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The purpose of the refrigeration system low pressure cutout switch is to ______.
- A.protect the compressor from liquid flood back
- B.protect the compressor from low discharge pressure
- C.start and stop the compressor upon system demand
- D.start the compressor after a drop in the evaporator pressure
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Badly leaking refrigeration compressor discharge valves will cause
- A.overfeeding of the expansion valve
- B.damage to the condenser
- C.constant running of the compressor
- D.flooding of the receiver
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Following a grounding, you can best determine that a SLACK fuel oil tank has been holed by _____.
- A.sounding the tank
- B.waiting for the vessel to list
- C.examining tank boundaries
- D.checking fuel oil strainers
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The main objective of the SOLAS Convention is to specify _____ for the construction, equipment and operation of ships, compatible their safety.
- A.at most references
- B.at least references
- C.maximum standards
- D.minimum standards
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Which of the following operations aboard a tanker must be recorded in the Oil Record Book _____.
- A.Any internal transfer of oil cargo during a voyage
- B.The discharge overboard in port or at sea of any bilge water accumulated in machinery spaces
- C.The loading or unloading of any or all oil cargo
- D.All of the above
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Which of the following can be obtained by means of an indicator card?
- A.the peak pressure in a cylinder
- B.the temperature of the cooling water
- C.the fuel consumption
- D.none of the above
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The four-stroke cycle begins with the piston .
- A.coming up from the BDC
- B.coming up from the TDC
- C.coming down from the BDC
- D.coming down from the TDC
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Fuel droplets injected into a diesel engine cylinder must have adequate penetration to ____.
- A.prolong the ignition delay period
- B.ensure the beginning of fuel injection
- C.thoroughly utilize the air charge
- D.allow controlled fuel combustion
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Self-excited a.cgenerator with "error operated" voltage control systems draw the full excitation power for the machine terminalsThis dispenses with the current transformers, reactors and capacitors necessary for accurate compounding, but renders the excitation system vulnerable to variations in its output voltageWhich of the following is correct about the generator mentioned according to the sentences above _____.
- A.It consumes no excitation power
- B.It has current transformers
- C.Components are needed for accurate compounding
- D.Its excitation system is vulnerable to voltage variations
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Black smoke exhausting from an operating diesel engine can be caused by ________.
- A.fuel dribbling from leaking fuel injectors
- B.burning fuel with a high carbon content
- C.burning fuel with a high vanadium content
- D.burning fuel with a lower sulphur content
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In today’s practice, with cylinders of equal diameter of bore and equal revolutions, the two-cycle engine delivers a power about 80 percent ____ than that of the four-stroke one.
- A.greater
- B.better
- C.smaller
- D.less
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The scavenge port inspection should be carried out_____, to obtain the most reliable result with regard to the effectiveness and sufficiency of the cylinder lubrication and the combustion cycle (complete or incomplete).
- A.at the first stop after a long voyage e.gby anchoring if possible
- B.at the first stop after arrival at harbor
- C.at the first stop after low load running
- D.at the first stop after passing river or canal passage
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The most important factor in engine performance is the actual power output at the end of the crankshaft available for doing workThis is known as _____.
- A.indicated horsepower
- B.brake horsepower
- C.net horsepower
- D.friction horsepower
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The air compressor pumps air to the ______.
- A.air cylinder
- B.combustion chamber
- C.steam drum
- D.expansion tank
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The order "Bow thrust stop" means “_____”.
- A.Bow thrust full to pert
- B.Bow thrust full to starboard
- C.No bow thrust revolutions
- D.No stern thrust revolutions
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When ship is fouled, increasing the fuel injection for keeping the normal speed will cause the main engine .
- A.to work as overload characteristic
- B.overspeed
- C.over mechanical load only
- D.over thermal load only
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If the engine is naturally aspirated, or is a small high-speed type with a centrifugal turbocharger, the period of valve overlap, i.ewhen both valves are , will be and the exhaust valve will close some 10° top dead canter.
- A.open; short; after
- B.closed; short; after
- C.open; long; before
- D.closed; long; before
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Incomplete combustion in a running diesel engine can cause piston rings to become stuck as a result of _____________.
- A.residual carbon deposits
- B.lube oil viscosity breakdown
- C.uneven heat expansion of the rings
- D.uneven heat expansion of the piston
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The flash point of a residual fuel oil should be used to determine the highest temperature to which oil may be heated .
- A.for atomizing
- B.for centrifuging
- C.in a storage tank
- D.in the re-circulating line
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If a diesel engine fails to start,one of the likely causes is ________.
- A.low compression temperature
- B.low ambient air pressure
- C.high lube oil pump pressure
- D.high fuel oil booster pump pressure
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What is commonly used to create turbulence in a diesel engine combustion system?
- A.Shape of the piston crowns
- B.Increasing the compression ratios
- C.Increasing the piston crowns
- D.Increasing the turbocharger gear ratio
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Grease coatings on electrical contact surfaces increase contact resistance and should be removed with a/an _____.
- A.small wire brush
- B.compressed air jet
- C.clean dry cloth
- D.10% solution carbon solvent and water
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____ is (are) not power supplied by main switchboard directly.
- A.Steering gear and windlass
- B.Navigation light and radio power panel
- C.Navigation device power box
- D.Daily fresh water pump
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The second engineer seemed to know what the sign ______.
- A.stand by
- B.stand for
- C.stood by
- D.stood for
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Generally the symbol (GB786.1-93) of overflow valve is ___
- A.A
- B.B
- C.C
- D.D?
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In the refrigeration system, a shortage of refrigerant is indicated by _____.
- A.the compressor short cycling on high pressure cut out switch
- B.high suction pressure
- C.high head pressure
- D.bubbles in the sight glass
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A hydraulic motor may be driven by _____.
- A.an electric motor
- B.a diesel engine
- C.a compressor
- D.oil
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If the low level alarm of the diesel fuel day tank fails to function, you can expect trouble from____________.
- A.overheated injection pumps
- B.water condensed in the cylinders
- C.fuel dilution of the lube oil
- D.air in the fuel system
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If a refrigeration compressor is running continuously without lowering temperature as normal in the refrigerator, the trouble may be _____.
- A.excessive condenser cooling water
- B.warm food in the refrigerator
- C.a shortage of refrigerant
- D.s shortage of compressor oil
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On a four-stroke diesel engine, when the piston is driven downwards by the expanding gas, it delivers power to the crankshaft through the _____.
- A.thrust block
- B.sounding rod
- C.connecting rod
- D.push rod
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A signal derived from a controlled function and returned to the initiating point is called a/an _____.
- A.monitoring signal
- B.inverse signal
- C.reverse signal
- D.feedback signal
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____ is not installed on the emergency switchboard.
- A.Control panel
- B.Paralleling panel
- C.Load panel
- D.Busbar
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If the piston ring gap remains insufficient when installing new rings, you should_.
- A.install oversized rings
- B.hone the cylinder liner to allow ring installation
- C.compress the rings tighter with a compressing tool
- D.file the ends of the rings
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In describing basic diesel engine operation,the term ‘event’ refers to ________.
- A.the production of high pressure gases
- B.the removal of expended combustion gases
- C.the admission of air to the cylinder
- D.all of the above
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When using a fuel with a higher than normal sulfur content in an auxiliary diesel engine, you should_________.
- A.maintain higher than normal jacket water temperature
- B.change the lube oil more frequently than normal
- C.maintain a higher air-box temperature than normal
- D.maintain a higher air-box pressure than normal
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The steam coils in a high pressure evaporator used for saltwater service should be de-scaled with _____.
- A.a needle gun
- B.soap and water
- C.a wire brush
- D.a chipping hammer
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A dazzling white burner flame in the boiler furnace indicates _____.
- A.no combustion
- B.deposits in the fuel
- C.excessive air in the fuel
- D.cold fuel oil
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A variable pitch propeller is made _____ a boss with separate blades mounted into it.
- A.of
- B.up of
- C.from
- D.out
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Crankshafts of medium speed engines are _____ from a single piece of steel.
- A.unusually solid welded
- B.never be solid forged
- C.almost invariably solid forged
- D.almost invariably be welded
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A vessel sailing through the specific special areas may discharge or dispose of _____.
- A.incinerated ash at anytime
- B.fairly dense material that will sink, i.emetal cans or glass bottles at anytime
- C.victual waste when at least 12 nautical miles from shore
- D.absolutely no garbage at anytime
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The pressure difference of the gauge on the oily water separator increases greatly, the reason is____.
- A.the filter is clogged
- B.bilge suction value is clogged
- C.suction value and discharge value of the pump do not open fully
- D.screw pump is worn seriously and volumetric efficiency is decreased
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Which of the conditions listed may occur in an operating diesel engine if air pockets form. within the cylinder head circulating water passages? .
- A.Hydraulic stress and distortion will develop
- B.Hot spots will develop
- C.Fuel oil viscosity will increased
- D.An increase in trapped deposits of scale and dirt
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The sequence of fuel injection into cylinders is determined by _____.
- A.the steering
- B.the driven gear
- C.the turning gear
- D.the timing gear
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Which of the following is not a recommended safe practice?
- A.Securing equipment against slipping or drifting
- B.Operating machinery at its recommended speed
- C.Repairing loose handles on tools before using
- D.Using tools for purpose for which they are not designed
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In order to strengthen maritime security and prevent and suppress acts of terrorism against shipping, a new, comprehensive security regime for international shipping was set to enter into force in July 2004The new regime is .
- A.ISM Code
- B.ISPS Code
- C.FSS Code
- D.IBC Code
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The function of synchronous compensating machine is to .
- A.improve power factor
- B.reduce voltage oscillation
- C.increase the insulation of circuits
- D.eliminate regenerated magnetic fields
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Lubricating oil systems for diesel engine journal bearings are usually lubricated by which of the following types of lubricating oil systems?
- A.Splash
- B.Gravity
- C.Pressure
- D.Bypass
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Mist detectors used on large low-speed main propulsion diesel engines monitor and check for the presence of _____.
- A.fuel oil vapor at the sludge tank vent
- B.unburned fuel vapors in the scavenge air receiver
- C.lube oil vapors in the crank case
- D.lube oil vapors in the engine room
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Modern marine diesel engines using mechanical fuel injection, operate on a combustion cycle which is________.
- A.a combination of constant volume and constant pressure
- B.a combination of constant temperature and constant pressure
- C.entirely constant pressure
- D.entirely constant volume
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Which of the listed statements is correct concerning the starting of centrifugal pumps? .
- A.They should always be started with the discharge valve closed
- B.They should always be started with the discharge valve opened
- C.A priming pump is always required to flood the impeller suction
- D.They should always be started with the sealing line valves closed
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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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The injector pump is operated by a cam which drives the _____ up and down.
- A.piston
- B.drum
- C.plunger
- D.barrel
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I would have gone ashore with the second engineer, if I ______ time.
- A.have had
- B.had have
- C.had had
- D.would have had
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The usual symptoms of cavitation in a centrifugal pump is _____.
- A.noise and vibration
- B.an increase in discharge pressure
- C.an increase in suction pressure
- D.lifting of the relief valve
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Class C fires are best extinguished by _____.
- A.foam extinguishers
- B.water spray equipment
- C.dry powder extinguishers
- D.soda-acid extinguishers
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The ______pump is usually used as the lubricating oil pump.
- A.turbine
- B.screw
- C.vaneejector
- D.centrifugal
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About the jacket water, that of the auxiliary engines usually is circulated by pumps, and the main engine usually .
- A.an engine-driven, as well
- B.an engine-driven, has an independent pump
- C.an independent, as well
- D.an independent, has an engine-driven pump
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After a normal, or safety shutdown, automatic combustion control systems for an auxiliary boiler are designed to prevent the immediate refiring of a burner in order for the _____.
- A.furnace to be re-purged
- B.electric charge to buildup in the igniter
- C.fuel pump to restart
- D.dram level to stabilize
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A diesel engine is operating at 1800 RPM and driving a propeller at 600 RPMWhat is the speed reduction ratio?
- A.0.30 to 1
- B.3.00 to 1
- C.3.33 to 1
- D.33.0 to 1
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A well-lubricated bearing surface always appears__________.
- A.well knurled
- B.slightly streaked
- C.lightly glazed
- D.highly polished
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Engine _____ refers to the relative time of position of crank, at which each operation during the cycle is commenced and is completed.
- A.timing
- B.deviation
- C.firing order
- D.phase
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A process of comparing the actual performance of a machine with the intended performance, and the adjusting the machine to reduce and eventually eliminate the difference between the actual and intended performance is called .
- A.open loop control
- B.feedback
- C.combining control
- D.integral process
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Which of the following conditions is true concerning a flammable liquid with a concentration above the upper explosive limit?
- A.The mixture is too lean to burn
- B.The mixture is too rich to burn
- C.The vapor is about to explode
- D.Conditions are perfect for combustion
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During extremely cold weather, while starting an engine, it turns too slowly and fails to startThis problem is most likely the result of .
- A.high fuel oil viscosity
- B.low fuel oil temperature
- C.high lube oil viscosity
- D.energized glow plugs
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Before starting an air compressor, It should be _____.
- A.turned
- B.oil level checked
- C.filled with water
- D.A and B
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It is possible to mount a double suction centrifugal pump impeller with the vanes facing in the wrong directionThis would cause the pump _____.
- A.head capacity to improve
- B.discharge to be reversed
- C.efficiency to decrease
- D.slippage to decrease
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Diesel engine blow-by is the leakage of combustion gases past the _______.
- A.oil rings only
- B.compression and scraper rings
- C.cylinder liner sealings
- D.cylinder liner ring grooves
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When the relief valve opens it discharges high pressure refrigerant vapor to the _____.
- A.liquid strainer
- B.refrigerant inlet of the condenser
- C.inlet side of the evaporator
- D.suction side of the compressor
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A compound gauge is typically installed on the _____.
- A.suction side of a bilge pump
- B.exhaust manifold of an auxiliary diesel
- C.discharge line from an air compressor
- D.chemical feed tank of an evaporator
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I am sorry ______ waiting for a long time.
- A.to keeping you
- B.to kept you
- C.to have kept you
- D.kept you
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The loss of the diesel engine cylinder air charge through leaky valves, piston rings, worn or scored liners, would be indicated by which of the following sets of conditions?
- A.Low compression pressure and high exhaust temperature
- B.Low firing pressure and high exhaust temperature
- C.Low compression pressure and low exhaust temperature
- D.Low firing pressure and low exhaust temperature
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Under ISPS Code the ship to which it applies has to carry____.
- A.an International Ship Security Certificate
- B.an International Oil Pollution Certificate
- C.a Safety Management Certificate
- D.an International Ballast Water Management Certificate
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A centrifugal pump can’t supply water after startingYou should check ____.
- A.priming water
- B.power supply
- C.packing gland
- D.bearing lubrication
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Because of the reduced _____ in the distillation system, some of the sea water boils as it flows through the tubes of the evaporator.
- A.pressure
- B.temperature
- C.density
- D.volume
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_____ provides the head or pressure to supply the domestic water where required.
- A.The compressed air
- B.The compressing air
- C.The transfer pump
- D.The head tank
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A purge recovery system is used in a centrifugal air conditioning or refrigeration system to _____.
- A.purge lube oil from the liquid refrigerant
- B.recover water purged from the system
- C.separate foul gases from the receiver
- D.purge non-condensable gases without losing refrigerant
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The marine diesel engine is a type of diesel engine used on shipsThe _____ of its operation is not very difficult to understand.
- A.principle
- B.principal
- C.cause
- D.case
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The ship emergency plan item should not include ____Ilifesaving, fire fighting, leakage blocking, abandon ship IIfirst aid IIIintegration emergency
- A.II
- B.III
- C..II+III
- D.I
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During the watch keeping at sea, the engineer in charge should notify in the event of any serious occurrence or a situation where he is unsure of the action to take.
- A.the master
- B.the chief engineer
- C.the bridge
- D.the company superintendent
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For proper operation, auxiliary boiler feed water must have which of the following characteristics?
- A.High oxygen concentration
- B.Low pH
- C.Proper alkalinity
- D.All of the above
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The annual repair of this year will _____ at the end of this monthPlease get everything ready.
- A.take place
- B.take over
- C.carry out
- D.carry over
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The ____pump is usually used as the emergency bilge pump.
- A.turbine
- B.screw
- C.vane
- D.ejector
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Metal particles accumulated from the wearing of components in a diesel engine can result from lube oil that has been contaminated with_________.
- A.abrasive particles
- B.metallic oxides
- C.corrosive acids
- D.any or all of the above
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The following engine parts are found damaged and we are about to ______ compensation from the shipyard.
- A.claim to
- B.claiming to
- C.claim for
- D.claiming for
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To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, you should _____.
- A.wash it with fresh water and apply an external source of heat
- B.renew the windings
- C.send it ashore to an approved service facility
- D.rinse all electrical parts with a carbon tetrachloride cleaning solvent and then blow dry the motor with compressed air
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As for a diesel engine, lack of combustion air may be due to _____.
- A.fouling turbine
- B.fuel pump faults
- C.lubrication failure
- D.excessive cooling
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In an automatic mooring winches, the wire is paid off the barrel at a tension and is recovered at tension.
- A.lower/higher
- B.maximum/higher
- C.predetermined minimum/higher
- D.predetermined maximum/lower
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For optimum results, centrifugal purification of heavy fuel oil should be accomplished with the fuel at the lowest practicable________.
- A.throughput
- B.additive percent
- C.cetane number
- D.TBN number
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The development of _____ has kept pace with the increasing demands made by the steady rise in power produced by modem marine diesels.
- A.water
- B.fresh air
- C.oils
- D.gases
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Fuel oil is regularly transferred to the day tank in order to _______.
- A.allow impurities to settle out of the fuel
- B.allow air to escape from the fuel
- C.make fuel available for immediate use
- D.all of the above
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Which types of portable extinguisher should you watch for the reflash of the fire?
- A.foam and water
- B.CO2 and dry chemical
- C.dry chemical and water
- D.foam and CO2
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As the plunger moves up, the ports are closed and the fuel _____ and delivered to the injector nozzle at very high pressure.
- A.being compressed
- B.to be pumped up
- C.is pressurized
- D.are built up
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Prior to lighting off a cold automatically fired auxiliary boiler, yon should _____.
- A.check and regulate the water level
- B.close the air cock once fires are lit
- C.blowdown the gage glass
- D.crack the steam stop to assure protective steam flow
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The fuel from the bunker tanks must be treated by before entering the service tanks, from where the fuel enters .
- A.centrifugal separators; the engine cylinder
- B.oily water separators; the engine cylinder
- C.oily water separators; the fuel supply system
- D.centrifuges; the fuel supply system
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_____, or drum is used for hauling in or letting out the wires or ropes which will fasten the ship to the shore.
- A.The winch motor
- B.The band brake
- C.The winch barrel
- D.The anchor capstan
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Which of the following can be obtained by means of an indicator card?
- A.the peak pressure in a cylinder
- B.the temperature of the cooling water
- C.the fuel consumption
- D.none of the above