海船船员适任证书三管轮模拟试题3(轮机英语)

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2

When the ship, its main propulsion device equipped with clutch, arrived at the port and finished with the engine, the correct operation should be .

  • A.disengaging the clutch firstly, then stopping the main engine
  • B.stopping the main engine firstly, then disengaging the clutch
  • C.stopping the cooling water pump firstly, then stopping the main engine
  • D.stopping the main engine and disengaging the clutch at the same time
3

In using reduction gears to obtain efficient propeller speeds, _____.

  • A.they must be located at the after end of the engine
  • B.they can only be used with one engine at a time
  • C.they eliminate the need for controllable pitch propellers
  • D.they are connected to the engine with a flexible coupling
4

The feed water to the boiler will comprise _____.

  • A.condensate
  • B.a small amount of make-up feed
  • C.A and B
  • D.None of the above
5

Why is it important for fuel oil tanks not to be topped off at the inner bottom level when loading on a cold day?

  • A.Increased viscosity of the product needs higher loading pressure, which increases the chances of a spill
  • B.Air pockets may cause the fuel to bubble out of the ullage hole
  • C.The temperature rise of the fuel will cause an overflow
  • D.Fueling valve may become stuck closed and cause the fuel oil to spill before the valve can be opened
6

Which of the following terms would best describe the temperature at which a liquid boils at a given pressure? .

  • A.Degree of saturation
  • B.Saturation temperature
  • C.Superheated temperature
  • D.Degree of superheat
7

Which one of the following is not generally recognized as one constitute of bilge water? .

  • A.Oil leaking from tanks inside engine room
  • B.Engine room cleaning water
  • C.Water leaking from the separator sludge tank
  • D.Sewage
8

When the desired rudder angle is attained by a typical double mm electro-hydraulic steering gear, the _____.

  • A.ram relief valves bypass oil to stop rudder movement
  • B.six-way valve shifts to the neutral flow position
  • C.steering pump electric motor is de - energized by the transfer switch
  • D.follow-up gear takes the hydraulic pump off stroke
10

If a centrifugal pump vibrates and is noisy when operating, the cause could be _____.

  • A.worn gland sealing shaft
  • B.worn wearing rings
  • C.a bent shaft
  • D.reversed pump coupling
11

The opening of an exhaust valve on a modem, large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine may be actuated by _____.

  • A.direct action of cam shaft
  • B.compressed air pressure
  • C.hydraulic “push rods”
  • D.direct action of the main piston moving down
14

In a four stroke engine, which process lasts the longest period?

  • A.exhaust and suction process
  • B.suction and compression process
  • C.combustion and exhaust process
  • D.working and exhaust process
16

When air is at its dew point it is at its______.

  • A.lowest absolute humidity
  • B.lowest relative humidity
  • C.highest absolute humidity
  • D.highest relative humidity
17

After the ship is out of the harbour and in “Full Speed”, well change _____.

  • A.to fuel oil instead of diesel oil
  • B.for fuel oil instead of diesel oil
  • C.to diesel oil into fuel oil
  • D.for diesel oil into fuel oil
18

Emergency generator is installed on board mainly to ____.

  • A.connect to the busbar when the load increasing
  • B.supply power specially to charging panel
  • C.be put into operation during the ship arriving at or leaving port
  • D.ensure the power supply to critical equipment after the main switchboard out of power
19

On a diesel engine equipped with an isochronous governor, if the “speed droop” control is reduced to the “zero” setting, the engine _____.

  • A.speed will drop drastically with any increase in load
  • B.will stop due to zero fuel supply
  • C.will stall upon application of load
  • D.speed will remain fairly constant despite load changes
20

In a two-stroke engine, there are always a series of openings known as , and in some circumstances, there are also openings known as , in the part of the cylinder liner.

  • A.scavenging air ports; exhaust ports
  • B.inlet ports; scavenging air ports
  • C.scavenging air ports; inlet ports
  • D.exhaust ports; inlet ports
21

A centrifugal pump vibrates excessively during operationUpon disassembling the pump it is found that the impeller is out of balanceWithout an available spare, you should _____.

  • A.drill holes through the heavy side of the impeller until it balances
  • B.weld counterweights to the light side of the impeller
  • C.remove metal from the heavy side by machining in a lathe
  • D.acid wash and serape the heavy side until it balances
22

_____ the oxygen content in the exhaust gas, _____ the combustion is.

  • A.The lower / the worse
  • B.The higher / the better
  • C.The lower / the better
  • D.The highest / the worst
25

How can the chance of contaminating hydraulic fluid be decreased when working on hydraulic system?

  • A.clean the fittings before they are disconnected
  • B.Place drip pans under leaky fittings
  • C.Seal any cracks in lines with Permatex
  • D.Coat all threads with graphite oil
26

When the ships is going to enter into the harbor, _____.

  • A.change from diesel oil to heavy fuel oil for mail engine
  • B.pump out bilge water
  • C.change sea chest form. lower level one to high level one
  • D.test emergency generator
27

In an elector-hydraulic steering system, rudder shock is limited by .

  • A.a differential gear
  • B.return springs
  • C.a hydraulic accumulator
  • D.relief valves
29

Sluggish response or action of the hydraulic actuators may be a result of _____.

  • A.insufficient load
  • B.excessively high oil viscosity
  • C.relief-valve pressure setting too high
  • D.reservoir level being maintained two inches above normal
30

In large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine, position ring groove wear usually occurs at the_________________.

  • A.top of the ring groove
  • B.back of the ring groove
  • C.bottom of the ring groove
  • D.piston ring end clearance
32

In general, domestic flesh water tank kept under pressure by an external supply of _____.

  • A.forced circulating pump
  • B.compressed air
  • C.gravity tank
  • D.bead tank
33

R-12 is generally considered to be a safe, nontoxic, nonflammable, and non-explosive refrigerantIt can, however, become highly toxic when _____.

  • A.superheated outside the system
  • B.in contact with an open flame
  • C.heated to the boiling point
  • D.All of the above
35

Your ship’s certificates show that you did not do renewing work for certificateAll certificates have expired a few days beforeThus, your ship is It follows therefore that she will .

  • A.seaworthy/ be fined in our port
  • B.un-seaworthy/ be disassembled in our port
  • C.seaworthy/ be assembled in our port
  • D.un-seaworthy / be detained in our port
36

A diesel engine will lose power if fuel injection occurs too early because the _________.

  • A.fuel will not be properly atomized in the cylinder
  • B.ignition will be delayed due to low ignition temperature
  • C.maximum fuel expansion will occur on the compression stroke
  • D.fuel will ignite before top dead center
37

For an ordinary four-stroke engine the exhaust valves open _____.

  • A.after TDC
  • B.before TDC
  • C.after BDC
  • D.before BDC
38

In a diesel engine, an extremely leaking exhaust valve can cause _____.

  • A.misfiring
  • B.pre-ignition
  • C.interrupted scavenging
  • D.reduced scavenging
39

Which kind of the following controllers is the most sophisticated controller? .

  • A.Proportional controller
  • B.Integral controller
  • C.Derivative controller
  • D.PID controller
40

The most crucial time for any bearing with regards to lubrication is ______.

  • A.during low loads
  • B.after proper oil viscosity is reached
  • C.during starting
  • D.after cleaning filters
43

In _____ the control action is independent on(of) the output.

  • A.a closed loop control system
  • B.an open loop control system
  • C.a boiler control system
  • D.a steering gear control system
44

Which of the processes listed would be the most satisfactory method to use to lower the humidity of the air being circulated by an air conditioning system?

  • A.Cooling the air to a temperature just above dew point
  • B.Heating the air to a point at which moisture will boil off ,then re-cooling it
  • C.Cooling the air to a point below dew point, then reheating it
  • D.Heating the air and then cooling it to a point below dew point
45

The heat used to change a liquid to a vapor is called _____.

  • A.latent heat of fusion
  • B.latent heat of vaporization
  • C.specific heat of vaporization
  • D.latent heat of the gas
47

When a refrigeration compressor is in the ‘off’ cycle, the thermal expansion valve will .

  • A.always be wide open when the compressor restarts
  • B.continue to operate as if the system were in operation
  • C.remain open until evaporator pressure equalizes, then close until the compressor restarts
  • D.always be completely closed until the compressor restarts
48

If a crankcase explosion occurs in a diesel engine, which of the listed actions should be taken?

  • A.Open the crankcase immediately to check for damage
  • B.Apply fire fighting water through the crankcase breather
  • C.Allow the engine to cool before opening the crankcase
  • D.Assume that there is no damage to the crankshaft
49

The abbreviation "GM" is used to represent the _____.

  • A.height of the metacenter
  • B.fighting arm
  • C.righting moment
  • D.metacentric height
50

In an auxiliary boiler steam and water system, the highest pressure will be in the _____.

  • A.steam stop valve
  • B.dry pipe
  • C.feedwater system
  • D.generating tubes
51

The voltage developed by an AC generator is controlled by varying the _____.

  • A.speed of the prime mover
  • B.AC excitation to the field
  • C.DC excitation to the field
  • D.DC excitation of the voltage regulator
52

What is the function of the thrust bearing?

  • A.Prevents lateral movement of the slow speed gear
  • B.Transmits propeller thrust to the hull
  • C.Keeps spring bearings in line
  • D.Prevents main reduction gear axial movement
53

A SECONDARY function of a waste heat boiler is to _____.

  • A.reduce engine exhaust noise
  • B.reduce engine back pressure
  • C.increase engine cycle efficiency
  • D.increase turbocharger efficiency
55

Any friction fit, tightness or adhesion of the part of any load being lifted should be broken by wedge or tapping and not by increasing the load on the applianceAccording to this sentence, .

  • A.the lifting appliance can always lift the freight within its rated load
  • B.attention should be paid in order not to break the wedge when lifting cargo
  • C.sometimes the lifting work needs other assistance other than the lifting appliance
  • D.lifting work should be done with every part fit, tightness or adhesion
56

An internal bypass is provided on some hydraulic system suction strainers to help reduce the possibility of _____.

  • A.aeration of the oil
  • B.contamination of the oil
  • C.pump cavitation
  • D.spongy actuator movements
57

A circuit breaker differs from a fuse in that a circuit breaker _____.

  • A.melts and must be replaced
  • B.is enclosed in a tube of insulating material with metal ferrules at each end
  • C.gives no visual indication of having opened the circuit
  • D.trips to break the circuit and may be reset
58

Cargo handling unit is rated according to the _____ to be lifted.

  • A.cargo crane
  • B.jib
  • C.safe working load
  • D.oil pressure
59

Sludge formation in a diesel engine lube oil system is caused by________.

  • A.carbonization of oils from the combustion chambers
  • B.emulsions of lube oil and water
  • C.coagulation of unburned fuel below the piston rings
  • D.all of the above
60

The crank pin journal is provided with large bores for _____.

  • A.lubrication
  • B.cooling
  • C.balancing purpose
  • D.ventilation
62

Which is not the maintenance work for shaft bearings in transmission system?

  • A.check oil level in bearing sump
  • B.check them for leakage c through end seals
  • C.pump bilges in time
  • D.check temperature
63

In a normally operating diesel engine, the main cause of lubricating oil contamination in the crankcase is a result of the _____.

  • A.metal particles loosened by wear
  • B.air when no air cleaners are used
  • C.condensation of water vapors
  • D.breakdown of the lubricating oil by dilution
64

Proper atomization of fuel in diesel engine combustion chambers will _____.

  • A.affect the injection pressure
  • B.improve combustion
  • C.reduce compression pressure
  • D.decrease power output
65

Once all cylinders are firing regularly, _____ is shut off.

  • A.the exhaust valve
  • B.the starting air
  • C.the inlet valve
  • D.the fuel oil
68

When the air charge contacts with the cylinders and pistons and mixes with the residual gases, it will .

  • A.increase in temperature
  • B.lose its energy partly
  • C.expand and do work
  • D.begin to be compressed
69

A fuel injection valve opening at pressure lower than normal will result in _________.

  • A.late fuel injection
  • B.early fuel injection
  • C.high exhaust temperature from that cylinder
  • D.decreased effective stroke from that injector
71

Which of the following faults would allow lube oil to enter the cooling system of a diesel engine?

  • A.Excessive valve train lubrication
  • B.Leaking standby oil cooler core
  • C.Excessive lube oil pressure
  • D.Excessive lube oil in the system
72

The intake valves in a diesel engine are reseated by _____.

  • A.cam followers
  • B.push rods
  • C.combustion gases
  • D.valve springs
73

The amount of fluid delivered by a positive displacement pump can be regulated by _____.

  • A.throttling the pressure line
  • B.changing the speed of the driving rotor
  • C.either A or B
  • D.None of the above is tree
74

Air in the fuel lines to the fuel injection nozzles of a diesel engine will cause the engine to ______.

  • A.burn excessive amounts of lube oil
  • B.overheat without smoking
  • C.operate with reduce power or stop
  • D.run away without load
75

An independent bilge suction is required for _____.

  • A.ballast tanks
  • B.sludge tanks
  • C.machinery space bilges
  • D.cargo hold bilges
76

If a hydraulic pump is overheating, the cause may be __.

  • A.excessive internal leakage in the pump
  • B.low discharge pressure and fluid flow
  • C.excessive fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir
  • D.operation of the pump at 100% efficiency
77

Personnel who are moving or handling material aboard ship should NOT follow which of the listed practices?

  • A.signaling that all personnel are clear before lifting or lowering material
  • B.Examining material for sharp edges or protruding points before handling
  • C.Closing, tagging, or securing valves that permit entrance of steam, water, or air into a fitting or other equipment
  • D.Throwing materials from high places to the deck
78

The piston rings are manufactured with a diameter _____ the bore of the cylinder.

  • A.larger than
  • B.smaller than
  • C.equal to
  • D.none of the above
79

If the compressor-discharge temperature is higher than the receiver temperature .

  • A.increase the amount of cooling water to the condenser
  • B.decrease the amount of cooling water to the condenser
  • C.add more refrigerant to the system
  • D.remove some of the refrigerant from the system
82

If a diesel engine turned over at normal cranking speed but failed to start, the cause could be late fuel injection or _________.

  • A.excessive fuel pressure
  • B.high lube oil viscosity
  • C.inadequate fuel injection
  • D.excessive starting air pressure
83

A circuit that has one wire in contact with the hull of the ship is a .

  • A.series circuit
  • B.grounded circuit
  • C.short circuit
  • D.closed circuit
84

To ____ , the power is supplied by main switchboard directly not though sub-board.

  • A.save network cost
  • B.improve the reliability of supplying power to important load
  • C.prevent sequence reverse
  • D.increase the power factor of important load
86

The expansion valve on a Freon system controls the _____.

  • A.superheat of the gas leaving the compressor
  • B.back pressure in the evaporator
  • C.temperature of the icebox
  • D.superheat of the gas leaving the evaporator
87

Which of the following statements concerning cylinder liner wear is true?

  • A.Liner wear is distributed equally between the upper and lower portions of the cylinder
  • B.Excessive liner wear causes wear between piston ring and groove
  • C.Excessive, but uniform. liner wear will not cause wear between piston ring and groove
  • D.Liner wear is normally greatest in the middle of the cylinder
89

In the design of hydraulic piping and equipment consideration is given to minimize turbulence in the hydraulic fluid, as this will cause _____.

  • A.molecular fluid vibration
  • B.energy losses
  • C.wide pressure variations
  • D.mechanical damage to control valves
91

In the starting system, the automatic valve is controlled by , and the cylinder start valves are controlled by .

  • A.pilot air; pilot air
  • B.handle; solenoid
  • C.handle; pilot air coming through the distributor
  • D.solenoid; pilot air coming through the distributor
92

The latest annex of MARPOL 73/78 is about .

  • A.the Prevention of Pollution by Oil
  • B.the Prevention of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk
  • C.Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships
  • D.Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
93

Why a gearbox is needed in a ship driven by a medium-speed diesel engine? .

  • A.To reduce the main engine speed
  • B.To increase the main engine speed
  • C.To govern the main engine speed
  • D.To fix the propeller shaft
94

Water can’t be used to put out fires of _____.

  • A.Class A
  • B.Class B
  • C.Class C
  • D.B+C
96

The engine will fail to start unless _____.

  • A.the pressure of the starting air is high enough
  • B.there is enough air in the air reservoirs
  • C.the air is supplied into the cylinders in the appropriate sequence
  • D.all of the above
97

Which of the following is NOT the advantages of the remote control and automation of engine operations? .

  • A.Routine supervisory labor particularly the unproductive night-service labor is reduced
  • B.Engine mal-operation is automatically sensed and manned
  • C.The engine room need be manned at night in bad weather or close waters
  • D.Some remedial measures can be taken automatically
98

In a diesel engine lube oil system, which of the following parts should be lubricated first?

  • A.Camshaft beatings
  • B.Main bearings
  • C.Piston crowns
  • D.Cylinder walls
99

A gear pump belongs to _____ according to its working principle.

  • A.reciprocating pumps
  • B.positive displacement pumps
  • C.centrifugal pumps
  • D.centripetal pumps
101

In the construction of a diesel engine, what is the purpose of end plates?

  • A.To provide accessibility to the cylinder liners
  • B.To add stability to the engine block
  • C.To add rigidity to the block and a surface for attaching other parts
  • D.To make a surface for the base
102

Smaller engines can be made more rigid than large ones and may not have _____.

  • A.through bolts
  • B.turbo-chargers
  • C.bed plates
  • D.columns
103

Why the cooling water of the diesel engine should be treated? Because the ____.

  • A.Cooling water is alkalescence
  • B.cooling water is acidity
  • C.cooling water has salinity
  • D.cooling water has impurity
104

Which of the following statements describes the function of an expansion tank in a diesel engine cooling system?

  • A.Maintains a constant head on the system
  • B.Reduces the likelihood of air or steam pockets formation
  • C.Provides a low pressure point for the addition of makeup cooling water
  • D.All of the above
105

What causes diesel fuel to be ignited in the cylinder of an operating diesel engine?

  • A.Spark plug
  • B.Heat of compression
  • C.Carburetor
  • D.Glow plug
106

Compared to four-stroke/cycle engines, two-stroke/cycle diesel engines have the disadvantage of ________.

  • A.less even torque
  • B.higher cylinder head temperatures
  • C.fewer power strokes per revolution
  • D.greater weight/size requirements
107

One method of determining crankshaft misalignment is by________.

  • A.laying a straight edge across the crank webs at the crankpin and measuring the distance to the crankpin in two places
  • B.measuring the crank drop on either side of each crank throw while the crankshaft is slowly rotated through one revolution
  • C.rotating the crankshaft through one revolution, pausing each 90oof rotation to measure bearing clearances, top and bottom
  • D.taking micrometer reading between the crank cheeks opposite the crankpin every 90°of crank angle rotation
109

The solid waste was charged into the incinerator through ____.

  • A.the solid waste dump chute
  • B.an access door
  • C.the same way for waste oil burners
  • D.a changing opening
111

Who is responsible for ensuring that someone is assigned to close the watertight doors in an emergency? .

  • A.Maritime Safety Administration
  • B.Master of the vessel
  • C.Chief Engineer
  • D.Chief Mate
113

A pressure drop in the liquid line of a refrigeration system may cause________.

  • A.the solenoid valve to seize
  • B.the compressor to hunt
  • C.flash gas to form. in the liquid line
  • D.the expansion valve to freeze open
114

The pistons are cooled by oil supplied from the forced _____ system.

  • A.fresh water
  • B.sea water
  • C.lubrication
  • D.fuel oil
115

Which of the following components provides a direct source of seawater for the fire main system?

  • A.Rose box
  • B.Sea chest or spool piece
  • C.Sluice valve
  • D.Fire pump stuffing box
118

A tank has been sealed and unventilated for a long period of timeWhich of the following conditions does this indicate?

  • A.The tank is safe to enter
  • B.The tank is especially dangerous to enter
  • C.Carbon monoxide is present
  • D.Water vapor present when the tank was sealed has oxidized
120

Late fuel oil injection in a diesel engine can result in ___.

  • A.fuel knock
  • B.increased power
  • C.low compression pressure
  • D.high exhaust temperature
122

_____ control system is one in which the control action is independent of the output.

  • A.Feed back
  • B.Negative feed back
  • C.Close loop
  • D.Open loop
123

The motor for the fresh water pump ______.

  • A.need to repair
  • B.need to be repaired
  • C.needs to repair
  • D.needs repairing
124

If an incorrect entry were made in the Oil Record Book, you should _____.

  • A.erase the entry and rewrite it
  • B.notify the ships officer-in-charge
  • C.completely black it out and make the correct entry alongside
  • D.draw a single line through the wrong entry and initial it
127

Which of the diesel engine cylinder liners listed has internal cooling water passages?

  • A.Internally finned liner
  • B.Externally finned liner
  • C.Wet liner
  • D.Integral water-jacket liner
128

Fuel is delivered into the combustion space by _____.

  • A.a cooling system
  • B.a lubricating system
  • C.an electric system
  • D.an injection system
129

Fuel oil is thought to be one of the main factors _____ the operation and maintenance of an engine.

  • A.have nothing to do with
  • B.having nothing to do with
  • C.have much to do with
  • D.having much to do with
130

When anaerobic bacteria convert the sewage to an inert sludge, .

  • A.no oxygen is needed
  • B.oxygen is necessary
  • C.oxygen is given off
  • D.no gas is produced
131

Before starting the turning gear, _____ should be worked by hand to minimize corrosive action on the liners.

  • A.the indicators
  • B.the starting valves
  • C.the cylinder lubricators
  • D.the turning gear
132

The FIRST course of action in fighting a fire in a cargo or fuel oil tank is to _____.

  • A.secure all openings to the tank
  • B.discharge an initial charge of CO2 with a hand portable extinguisher
  • C.direct a fire hose into the tank and energize the fire main
  • D.spray the tank boundaries with a fire hose to promote cooling
133

Which of the following problems may occur if the opening pressure of a fuel injection nozzle is greater than specified by the engine manufacturer?

  • A.The amount of fuel injected will be increased
  • B.The start of injection will be retarded
  • C.The nozzle will permit fuel to dribble
  • D.The spray pattern will be distorted
134

Which of the following is false?

  • A.preparation for stand-by should be organized by engine room
  • B.engine trails should be agreed with bridge, and then do it
  • C.As to engine trials of the twin diesels and two propellers, the two diesels should use “slow ahead” at the same time
  • D.After engine trials, the handle of the engine telegraph should be put in the “stop” position
136

The _____belongs to the anchor handling equipment.

  • A.chain lifter
  • B.winch barrel
  • C.slewing rim
  • D.warping dru
137

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a turbocharged four-stroke/cycle diesel generator? .

  • A.At zero load the intake manifold pressure is greater than the exhaust manifold pressure
  • B.At full load the intake manifold pressure and exhaust manifold pressure are equal
  • C.At full load the intake manifold pressure is less than the exhaust manifold pressure
  • D.At full load the intake manifold pressure is greater than the exhaust manifold pressure
138

Lube oil in the fresh water cooling system of a diesel engine may result from a _______.

  • A.camshaft seizure
  • B.lube oil pump failure
  • C.lube oil cooler failure
  • D.lube oil pump overflow
139

The major cause of problems occurring with fuel injection equipment is_______.

  • A.incorrect replacement of barrels and plungers of jerk pumps
  • B.overheating of the nozzle orifices
  • C.cracked pump housings
  • D.dirt in the fuel
140

You increased the _____ to 150 tons that’s why the fuel oil _____.

  • A.pumped speed/came out
  • B.pumping rate/overflowed
  • C.flowing rate/leaked out
  • D.flowed speed/spilled out
141

To successfully reduce an excessively high diesel engine exhaust gas temperature, you should _____.

  • A.reduce the engine driven fuel pump outlet pressure
  • B.retard the fuel injector timing to reduce power
  • C.increase the fuel rack setting
  • D.reduce the load on the engine
143

In modern installations, the main engine and the standby auxiliary engines .

  • A.can be started at low temperature and are free from preheating
  • B.usually are preheated by steam before being started
  • C.are kept at a constant temperature and free from preheating
  • D.are kept at a low temperature to save energy
145

Which of the following procedures should be carried out to permit the use of a crosshead engine with an inoperable after-cooler?

  • A.Bypass the after-cooler to operate at speed
  • B.Run at reduced speed until the cooler can be repaired or renewed
  • C.Switch to diesel fuel and run at full speed
  • D.Nothing need to be done due to the low heating value of heavy fuel
146

In order to keep excess oil from the intake ports in two-stroke/cycle diesel engines, ________.

  • A.wide compression rings are used
  • B.oil rings are located above the piston
  • C.chromium plating is used on all piston rings
  • D.oil rings are located near the bottom of the piston skirt
148

In some diesel engine designs, the injection of cylinder oil is timed to impinge when the piston and only impinge on .

  • A.is coming upward, cylinder ring belt
  • B.is going downward, piston ring belt
  • C.is coming upward, piston ring belt
  • D.is going downward, cylinder ring belt
149

When fuel enters the crankcase of a diesel engine, it ________.

  • A.dilutes the lube oil and reduces its viscosity
  • B.forms sulfuric acid in the lube oil
  • C.causes pitting and failure of the bearings
  • D.causes sludge deposits on valve stems
150

In a compression refrigeration plant the refrigerant is under low pressure in the _____ and under high pressure in the _____.

  • A.compressor/condenser
  • B.condenser/evaporator
  • C.throttle valve/evaporator
  • D.evaporator/condenser
151

The flywheel reduces speed fluctuations by ________.

  • A.maintaining a constant rack setting
  • B.storing kinetic energy
  • C.maintaining equal exhaust pressure
  • D.maintaining even camshaft speed
152

An operating turbocharged diesel engine that suddenly loses power, is due to a/an_________.

  • A.restricted turbocharger air intake
  • B.oil leak into the turbocharger
  • C.dribbling injector
  • D.low fuel viscosity
154

If a main propulsion diesel engine hunts excessively at idle speed, you should ______.

  • A.adjusts the idle speed control
  • B.drain and flushes the governor and replace the oil
  • C.adjusts the compensating needle valve
  • D.drain and flushes the governor and replace the oil
155

When stand-by before sailing, the duty engineer and officer should check clock, engine telegraph and rudder, and then write it in the ____.

  • A.engine room logbook
  • B.voyage logbook
  • C.engine room logbook or voyage logbook
  • D.engine room logbook and voyage logbook
156

Hydraulic machinery failures are commonly caused by misalignment of the system components and by _____.

  • A.hydraulic fluid contamination
  • B.excessive fluid friction
  • C.turbulent fluid flow
  • D.fluid pressure surges
158

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the viscosity of lubricating oil?

  • A.Viscosity will increase as temperature increases
  • B.Viscosity is a measure of a fluid s internal resistance to flow
  • C.Viscosity will decrease as temperature decreases
  • D.Viscosity is not dependent on temperature
159

Oil pressure in the lubrication system is _____ the static sea water head to ensure that sea water _____ the stem-tube.

  • A.lower than / can lubricate
  • B.lower than / can cool
  • C.higher than / can enter
  • D.higher than / cannot enter
160

The inner part of the condenser should be cleaned with _____.

  • A.gas oil
  • B.diesel oil
  • C.chemical compound
  • D.Freon-12