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Assistant Engineer (Motor Plants (OSV))
Q652 — General Subjects
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1. In the illustrated self-contained, internal-pilot, piston-operated steam pressure-reducing valve, what statement is true concerning the pilot and main valves
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2. For the various sizes of tubing and wall thickness used in a hydraulic system, the inside diameter can be determined if it is remembered that the inside diameter equals the outside diameter less __________.
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3. For the power hacksaw shown in the illustration, how should the teeth point for the blade being installed
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4. Which of the drill sizes listed represents the largest size drill?
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5. Which of the drill sets listed would commonly be referred to as a “Jobbers Set”?
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6. No two drills from differing drill sets are of the exact same size, with the exception of the drills measured as 0.25 inch. These two drills are the 1/4 inch and the __________.
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7. If the speed of a drill is too great, the drill will __________.
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8. Before boring a blind tapered hole, a good shop practice to follow is to __________.
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9. If the cutting edges of a drill are ground at different angles, the __________.
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10. A grinding wheel is trued with a __________.
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11. A metal scribe commonly found on a combination square measuring tool should only be used to __________.
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12. To measure the circumference of a piece of pipe, you should use a __________.
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13. Which of the instruments listed is used to measure the gauge of a piece of sheet metal?
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14. When arc welding, the flux that covers the electrode is used to __________.
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15. When renewing spiral packing in a centrifugal pump stuffing box, after the packing is firmly seated, the packing gland nuts should be __________.
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16. Charring or glazing of the inner circumference of the packing rings in a centrifugal pump is caused by __________.
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17. Which of the following statements is true regarding mechanical seals?
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18. The function of seal cages, or lantern rings installed in the centrifugal pump stuffing boxes, is to __________.
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19. Permanent centrifugal pump shaft damage due to erosion, corrosion, and wear at the stuffing box is usually prevented by __________.
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20. One disadvantage of using a mechanical shaft seal instead of mechanical packing is that __________.
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21. A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should normally be __________.
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22. Which of the following bilge pumping applications would most likely use a non-automated centrifugal pump under manual supervision?
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23. One of the consequences in continuing to operate a centrifugal bilge pump with the discharge valve closed, is that the _______.
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24. If a centrifugal pump were continually operated with the discharge valve closed, the __________.
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25. To prevent overheating and scoring of the shaft after repacking the stuffing box, which of the following procedures should be carried out?
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26. A centrifugal pump gradually develops insufficient discharge pressure. What corrective action is required?
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27. Reduced capacity, accompanied by vibration and noise at the suction of a centrifugal pump, results from cavitation in the fluid being pumped. Cavitation describes the formation of __________.
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28. A spur gear pump should be operated with the discharge valves __________.
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29. In order to distribute the side pressures over a wide area of the cylinder walls and liners, which of the listed types of pistons are used in modern low-pressure air compressors?
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30. If one drive belt on an air compressor is found to be worn you should __________.
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31. Which of the following compressors on a motor ship would most likely operate at approximately 100 psig?
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32. How often should the air receivers on a compressed air system be drained of moisture and emulsions?
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33. Which of the following statements represents the proper procedural sequence for adjusting the metering rate of an in-line lubricator as used in a ship's service air system hose station? Assume that the pressure regulator has been properly set.
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34. Which of the following statements represents the proper criteria to decide when to drain a filter/moisture separator as used in a ship's service air system hose station?
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35. In a twin-tower desiccant type air dryer using silica gel as an adsorbing agent, what is the procedure for rejuvenating the tower presently on service when the desiccant becomes saturated with moisture?
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36. The general purpose of a heat exchanger is to __________.
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37. If both the shell-and-tube lube oil cooler and shell-and-tube jacket water cooler of a diesel engine are sea water-cooled, what statement is true?
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38. With regard to the number of passes through the tubes of shell-and-tube heat exchangers, what statement is true?
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39. If a heat exchanger is designed to cool lubricating oil using sea water as a cooling medium, what statement is true?
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40. If a heat exchanger is designed to evaporate sea water using diesel engine jacket water as an evaporating medium, what statement is true?
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41. For a given shell diameter and tube sizes for a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, which tube pitch pattern would be the most compact design allowing for the most tubes?
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42. For a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, which tube pitch pattern would feature "see-through" lanes and would most easily allow external mechanical cleaning of the tubes?
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43. Concerning the baffles of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, what statement is true?
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44. For marine-type shell-and-tube heat exchangers, what is the most common arrangement for baffles?
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45. With regard to the flow patterns associated with plate type heat exchangers, which flow pattern is able to achieve counterflow on opposite sides of each heat exchange plate?
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46. Under what conditions is it permissible to pump machinery space bilges directly overboard without processing by an oily-water separator?
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47. What is meant by the term independent bilge suction?
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48. What is meant by the term emergency bilge suction?
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49. What type of fuel oil as part of an oily-water mixture is most likely to have a density approaching that of water?
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50. What type of oil as part of an oily-water mixture is most likely to require heating to facilitate separation in an oily-water separator?
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51. What statement is true with regard to the basic operating principle of gravity associated with an oily- water separator?
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52. What type of disinfection system has the disadvantage that it would fail to provide residual disinfectant in the potable water?
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53. Which of the following statements concerning the arrangements of a potable water system is true?
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54. What is the primary purpose of the lead-lag arrangement of the two potable water pumps supporting a typical potable water system?
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55. The pressure of an operating hydraulic system, as indicated by a pressure gauge, is a result of the fluid flow overcoming __________.
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56. An internal bypass is provided on some hydraulic system suction strainers to help reduce the possibility of __________.
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57. In application, which of the listed sealing devices is most similar to an O-ring?
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58. Strainers are commonly used in hydraulic systems to __________.
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59. The determining factor for the strength of a flexible rubber hydraulic hose is the __________.
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60. A flare-type tubing connector is used in the hydraulic hatch cover system and has developed a slight leak. To stop the leak, you should __________.
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61. The output volume of a positive fixed displacement pump can be changed only by __________.
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62. Both the direction of flow and fluid flow rate of a variable displacement radial piston pump are determined by the relative positions of the __________.
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63. To convert a vane type hydraulic pump to a hydraulic motor, which of the following would have to be done?
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64. A two-stage hydraulic pump unit is used to __________.
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65. With an increase in temperature, the volume of hydraulic fluid __________.
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66. Which characteristic or condition will have the greatest effect on increasing a hydraulic oil's viscosity?
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67. Energy losses occurring in a hydraulic system are ultimately absorbed by the __________.
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68. In an electro-hydraulic steering system, damage due to rudder shock is prevented by __________.
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69. What do hydraulically, servo-operated, automatic, changeover valves, used in a two-ram hydraulic steering gear accomplish?
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70. When making welding repairs to a ship's structural member, why is it important to avoid weld faults?
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71. When accomplishing welding repairs using the electric arc welding process, what statement is true concerning the characteristics of a good quality weld when welding a single-V butt joint?
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72. When accomplishing welding repairs using the electric arc welding process, what statement is true concerning the characteristics of a good quality weld when welding a single-V butt joint?
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73. When accomplishing welding repairs using the electric arc welding process, what statement is true concerning the characteristics of a good quality weld when welding a single-V butt joint?
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74. Which of the following propulsor types would be used with unidirectional propulsion shafting rotation?
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75. What type of propeller consists of a flat disc set flush with the under surface of the vessel's hull with a number of vertical, rudder-like blades projecting from it?
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76. Concerning the operating mechanism of a controllable-pitch propeller, what statement is true?
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77. When an electricity generating plant features shaft-driven generators, what type of propulsor is generally used for main propulsion?
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78. Concerning steerable internal duct thrusters, what statement is true?
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79. What statement represents the fundamental difference between an azimuthing thruster and a podded propulsor?
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80. By what means is electric current conveyed to the electric drive motor of a podded propulsor?
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81. What is the primary advantage of transverse bow and stern tunnel thrusters when installed on ships?
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82. Which set of operating conditions would be most problematic in terms of the deterioration of the insulation resistance of the drive motor of an electric motor driven transverse tunnel bow thruster?
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83. As it pertains to the automatic electric brake of a horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is true?
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84. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated pedestal-mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the pedestal-mounted controller?
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85. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated, pedestal-mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the manual brake handwheels?
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86. In attempting to start the hydraulic pump drive motor of a horizontal electro-hydraulic anchor windlass, what condition would prevent the electric motor from starting?
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87. As it pertains to the automatic hoist winch brake of an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal-type deck crane, what statement is true?
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88. As it pertains to the hoist motion limits associated with an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal- type deck crane, which statement is true?
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89. What statement is true concerning the door interlock devices associated with a winding drum or traction drive passenger elevator onboard ship?
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90. A ball or roller bearing has an interference fit with the shaft upon which it is being installed with a hydraulic or arbor press. Upon what surface should the sleeve of the press be applied?
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91. Rolling element bearings may experience fatigue failure after a length of service. What is the first evidence of the beginnings of fatigue failure?
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92. What is the primary indication of a grease lubricated bearing that is over-lubricated in terms of the quantity of grease in the housing?
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93. What is the name of an internal passage of watertight construction fitted along the centerline between the double bottoms of some ships, usually from the forepeak to the forward machinery space bulkhead, used to carry pipe work along the length of the ship to the various holds or tanks?
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94. How is access to the double bottom tanks usually provided for inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of tank interiors?
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95. As it applies to a transverse-framed ship with double bottom construction, what does the term "floor" represent?
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96. What is the name of the opening in a bilge margin bracket that reduces the weight of the bracket without materially reducing its strength?
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97. Even though bilge keels do provide some improvement in longitudinal strength at the bilge radius, what is the primary purpose of the bilge keels?
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98. In terms of ship construction framing methods, which statement is true concerning the transverse framing system?
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99. What statement is true concerning the plating meeting at the gunwales of a ship?
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100. Suppose a prime mover rotates at a steady speed of 900 rpm at rated full load and rotates at a steady speed of 1000 rpm at no load. Assuming that no adjustments have been made to the governor speed control setting, what is the speed regulation of the prime mover expressed in percent?
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101. What is one benefit of maintenance of proper air circulation in an air-conditioned cargo space?
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102. In an air conditioning system, what is the name of the chamber where the duct-work originates?
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103. In a two-stage centrifugal air conditioning system such as the one illustrated, the liquid refrigerant passes from the condenser directly to what component
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104. What statement is true concerning a one-pipe hydronic heating system?
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105. What statement is true concerning a two-pipe hydronic heating system?
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106. What type of centrifugal fan is characterized by the highest operating efficiency?
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107. What pressure drop across an air conditioning filter is indicative of a need to replace or clean the filter as appropriate?
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108. What statement is true concerning steam-heated, hot water heated, or electric-heated convectors?
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109. Which of the fluids listed is suitable and commonly used as a secondary refrigerant?
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110. The amount of HCFC-123 in a storage cylinder is measured by what means?
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111. What is the physical state and pressure condition of refrigerant as it leaves a receiver in a typical refrigeration system?
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112. The "tare weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder refers to what weight?
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113. What is the pressure and condition of the refrigerant entering the receiver of a refrigeration system?
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114. A device used to hold open the refrigeration compressor suction valve during starting to reduce the compression load is called what?
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115. The carbon seal ring of a refrigeration compressor crankshaft mechanical seal is held in position against the stationary ring face by using what device?
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116. On a modern refrigerated container unit employing suction modulation for the purposes of capacity control and capacity limitation, what happens when the applied voltage and current draw associated with the normally open (NO) suction modulation valve located in the suction line both increase?
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117. Which of the following illustrated thermal expansion valves would be appropriate to use on an evaporator coil with an 8 psi pressure drop, where externally adjustable superheat and a replaceable power element are both desired
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118. Alkylbenzene ISO 32 cSt synthetic refrigerant oil is miscible and suitable to use with which of the following refrigerants?
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119. During operating periods of a multi-box refrigeration system using a capacity controlled compressor, when only one of the evporators of a four box plant are actively being fed with liquid refrigerant, the control oil pressure acting on the hydraulic relay piston will be at what value
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120. Before charging a refrigeration unit, unless quick disconnect fittings are used, the refrigerant charging hoses should be prepared in what way?
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121. What must be done, at a minimum, before a system can legally be opened up for repairs while adhering to the prohibition against the venting of halogenated fluorocarbon refrigerants to the atmosphere?
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122. What is the correct color-coding of refrigerant recovery cylinders regardless of the refrigerant contained within?
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123. In a refrigeration system, the push-pull technique can be used for the recovery of the refrigerant in what state?
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124. What is an example of an epicyclic gear?
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125. Which of the listed reduction gear sets has the input and output shafts in-line with one another?
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126. If the bearings of a piece of machinery are force-fed by a pressure-feed lubricating oil system, which statement is true?
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127. Preferably when should the bridge be informed when engine room situations may affect the speed, maneuverability, power supply, or other essentials for the safe operation of the ship?
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128. Which of the following bearing types would be an example of a plain bearing which substitutes fluid friction for sliding friction?
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129. Which of the following statements is true concerning the application for an isochronous governor?
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130. Concerning governor speed droop, what statement is true?
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131. Which term represents the ability of a speed control governor to maintain prime mover speed without hunting?
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132. Which of the following speed control devices is used strictly as a safety device to prevent prime mover damage and acts by shutting down the prime mover?
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133. In which lubrication application is a detergent type oil most likely to be used?
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134. What is the operating principle of detergent type lubricating oil that provides the oil with its unique properties?
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135. With respect to lubricating oils, what statement is true concerning viscosity and viscosity index?
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136. Which of the following statements best describes the filtering ability of a fine mesh metal lube oil strainer?
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137. Which of the filter/strainer units listed permits you to clean the element while leaving the system on the line?
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138. What type of diesel engine lubricating oil filtration scheme filters a small portion of the output of the lubricating oil pump prior to delivery back to the sump via a fine filter?
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139. Of the following propulsion modes, which one would operate with a geared-drive featuring a double reduction?
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140. Which of the following couplings or clutches allows, within limits, a certain degree of slip?
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141. Which of the listed temperature sensors consists of finely coiled wire, such as platinum, where the resistance varies directly with temperature?
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142. For a pneumatic transmission system for instrumentation purposes, if a pneumatic temperature indicator has a calibrated scale of -40 to +40°F, what would be the actual measured temperature if the transmitted pneumatic signal pressure to the indicator is 9 psig, assuming the industry standard of 3 to 15 psig is used for instrument air?
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143. Which of the following direct pressure measuring instruments is most appropriately used for measuring most pressures, typically above 10 psig and is by far the most common type?
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144. What is used to protect a direct sensing steam pressure gauge from damage from contact with steam?
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145. Which of the following rotational shaft speed sensors produces a digital signal?
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146. Which of the following liquid level sensors would be most suitable for measuring the liquid level in a pressure vessel, such as a water-tube boiler steam drum?
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147. How would the pressure setting of the illustrated self-contained, internal-pilot, piston-operated steam pressure-reducer be reduced to a lower setpoint
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148. In a closed-loop process control system, what term is used to describe the action of measuring the difference between the actual result and the desired result and using that difference to drive the actual result toward the desired result?
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149. In a closed-loop process control system, what statement concerning feedback is true as it relates to stability and the direction of error displacement?
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150. In a closed-loop process control system featuring negative feedback, what is the function of the error detector within the controller?
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151. What is another name for the control mode used in a process control system that uses two-point control?
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152. On a ship with a periodically unmanned engine room, under what conditions must the propulsion console be continuously manned?
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153. Under which of the listed conditions can the engine room retake the throttle control from the bridge of an automated vessel?
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154. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which type of Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is used solely for the storage of sewage and flush water at ambient air pressure and temperature?
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155. According to the illustration, which of the following conditions would most likely cause Pump "A" to short cycle
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156. What advantage does a 4-pipe hydronic heating/cooling system have over a 2-pipe hydronic heating/cooling system
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157. The air charge leaving an intercooler or after cooler of an air compressor can be expected to be which of the following?
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158. At appropriate intervals, inspection rounds should be made of the main propulsion plant, auxiliary machinery, and steering spaces. If bilge levels are identified to be high, they should be __________.
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159. The best tool to use to measure the number of threads per inch on a bolt is a __________.
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160. Bridge orders must be promptly carried out and a record kept. What orders must be recorded?
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161. Capacity control of a centrifugal refrigeration compressor can be accomplished by what means?
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162. A 'centerline' depicted in a drawing or blueprint is represented by which of the figures shown in the illustration
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163. Through which of the components shown in the illustration is flash gas formation a normal occurrence
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164. In a compression type automatic grease cup, the lubricant is forced into the bearing by__________.
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165. Concerning the proper installation of the sensing bulb of a thermal expansion valve that is attached to the evaporator tail coil on a horizontal run, what statement is true?
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166. The device illustrated would be best used as a __________
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167. The device shown in the illustration is a/an __________
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168. Which of the devices shown in the illustration is designed for both inside and outside measurements
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169. In what remote temperature indicating system is a voltage generated by the magnitude of temperature difference between hot and cold junctions?
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170. You are on a ship with a large slow speed main engine that operates an Unattended Machinery Space. When entering the main machinery space to conduct maintenance or a machinery space round, what should be done?
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171. Which of the fasteners in illustration GS-0080 would be used in conjunction with figure "C" in illustration GS-0015
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172. Which of the figures illustrated would be LEAST desirable for use as a set screw
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173. In the figure shown in the illustration, the standard blueprint symbols above the letters "A", "B", and "C" indicate __________
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174. Which of the following components listed is shown in the illustration
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175. Which of the following compressors would be used for a dead ship start-up of a ship's service diesel- generator on a motor ship?
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176. Which of the following lube oil filters would be considered acceptable for use with today's high detergent additive type oils?
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177. Which of the following roller bearing types would be limited to radial thrust load applications?
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178. Which of the following statements is true concerning the gauge labeled "A" of the illustrated gauge manifold set
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179. Which of the following statements is true concerning the illustrated gauge manifold set
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180. Which of the following statements is true concerning the operation of the device shown in the illustration
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181. In a forced-feed lubrication system, what statement is true concerning lube oil reservoir/sump residence time?
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182. The function of item "7" shown in the illustration is to __________
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183. Generally speaking, when using a twist drill to bore a hole in metal, the harder the metal, the greater the drill's required __________.
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184. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated pedestal- mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the windlass clutch control levers?
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185. The hydraulic tubing installation shown as figure "D" is INCORRECT and will probably leak when in operation because the tubing __________
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186. Which of the illustrated devices would be the LEAST accurate for the purposes of weighing-in a refrigerant charge
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187. In the illustrated pneumatically operated, diaphragm actuated control valve, what statement is true concerning the opening and closing forces acting upon the control diaphragm
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188. In the illustrated refrigeration system, what is the proper name for the component labeled "A"
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189. In the illustrated self-contained, internal-pilot, piston-operated temperature control valve, what statement is true concerning the pilot and main valves
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190. In the illustrated single zone HVAC system, what statement represents the functioning of the diverting relay as it controls the cooling coil flow and the exhaust, outside air and recirculation dampers
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191. In the illustrated single zone HVAC system, what statement represents the relationship between the exhaust, outside air and recirculation dampers
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192. In the illustration, line "C" is a __________
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193. In the illustration shown, what is the proper description of the hole represented by "C"
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194. What is the length of the stud used to secure the packing gland shown in the illustration
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195. The line labeled "C", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______
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196. The line labeled "G", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______
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197. Which of the listed temperature sensors is made of heat-treated metallic oxides and generally has a negative coefficient of resistance?
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198. Which of the listed valve types is typically used for the low-pressure stage of a reciprocating air compressor?
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199. The locking plates shown in the illustration are used in many marine applications. Which figure indicates the improper method for using these devices
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200. What is meant by the term "deadband" as it applies to prime mover speed control governors?
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201. How would you prevent the rudder from moving while a repair is made on the steering system using the illustrated actuator
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202. What is the normal direction of flow through the device shown in the illustration while operating in the processing mode
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203. While at normal sea speed the rudder movement stops, but is restored after changing over power units. At the earliest opportunity the faulty power unit is placed in operation with the following results: The main pump discharge/return pressures are equal and there is no rotation of the rotary actuator, regardless of the direction of helm input. Which of the following is the probable cause of the failure
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204. Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump bronze impeller is usually caused by __________.
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205. Over pressurization of an air compressor intercooler is prevented by which of the following?
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206. What is the primary function of the devices shown in the illustration
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207. In the pump shown in the illustration, what is the distance from the bottom of the inlet to the bottom end of the motor shaft
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208. When reading a pressure that fluctuates severely on a direct-reading pressure gauge, what should be done?
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209. Referring to the illustrated diagram for a central-station hookup for a hot water heating system, what statement represents the configuration of the system
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210. Referring to the illustrated drawing of the central-station hookup for a hot water heating system, what statement is true concerning the air separator on the heated water outlet of the converter
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211. Referring to the illustrated single zone HVAC system diagram, what statement is true concerning the damper controls
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212. Referring to the illustration, note that the solenoid in line "C" is closed. The check valve in line "E" is open. The separator service pump is running. The check valve in line "G" is closed. Valve "B" is closed. Valve "D" is open. What is the operational status of the oily-water separator unit
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213. With respect to a "pusher" type azimuthing thruster, what statement is true?
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214. With respect to shaft bearing load absorption capability in terms of direction, what is meant by a radial load?
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215. When responding to a "right rudder" command from the amidships position, which parts of the steering gear system illustrated will be subjected to the highest pressure
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216. On a ship with a periodically unmanned engine room, what statement is true concerning internal fuel transfers?
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217. As shown in figure "B" in the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for supervisory control, what is the function of the block "ANALOG (A-D MUX)"
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218. As shown in figure "B" of the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for supervisory control, which statement is true concerning the block "COMPUTER" with respect to closed-loop control processes
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219. As shown in figure "B" of the illustrated self-contained recovery unit connection diagrams, what is the recovery method supported by the connection scheme
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220. As shown in figure "A" of the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for direct digital control, what does the output system block "DIGITAL CONTACT" represent
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221. As shown in figure "A" of the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for direct digital control, what does the output system block "DIGITAL OUTPUT" represent
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222. Spring reinforced oil seals for retention of lubricant, are installed with the lip of the seal facing __________
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223. What statement is true concerning the term "isochronous" as it applies to prime mover speed control governors?
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224. Suppose the illustrated pneumatically operated diaphragm actuated control valve is used to control the fuel oil outlet temperature of a steam-heated heavy fuel oil heater by controlling the steam flow. What would be the result if there was a complete loss of pilot air being delivered to the valve actuator
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225. Suppose the illustrated self-contained, internal-pilot, piston-operated temperature control valve is part of the temperature control system for a steam-heated heavy fuel oil service heater for a steam boiler. If there was an increase in demand for fuel by the boiler, what statement correctly represents how the valve would initially respond
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226. Suppose the pilot pressure is from 3 to 15 psig for the illustrated pneumatically operated, diaphragm actuated control valve. Assuming the control valve is trimmed for a linear response and the travel position indicator is calibrated in percentage, what would be the approximate pilot pressure if the position indicator showed the valve to be 75% open
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227. Suppose the pilot pressure range is from 3 to 15 psig for the illustrated pneumatically operated diaphragm actuated control valve. Assuming the control valve is trimmed for a linear response and the travel position indicator is calibrated in percentage, what would be the approximate valve position with a 9 psig pilot pressure
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228. The term "oil foaming" in refrigeration practice, is used to describe what event?
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229. Which term represents the change in speed required before a speed control governor will initiate corrective action as the load changes?
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230. What type of pump is shown in the illustration
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231. A typical oily-water separator has three stages of separation. Which statement represents the correct sequential order of the stages?
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232. The working depth of the gear illustrated is represented by __________
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233. With regard to the relative flow patterns through the tubes and the shell of single pass shell-and-tube heat exchangers, what statement is true?
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234. The safety heads of most large reciprocating compressors used in refrigeration systems are held in place by what means?
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235. How is accidental flooding of the engine room bilges through the bilge system prevented?
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236. The rudder torque capacity of the four-ram steering gear illustrated, is rated at 44,210,000 inch-pounds with one power unit in operation. If the four-ram system was able to be operated as a two-ram system with both power units on line, what would be the available torque
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237. With respect to shaft bearing load absorption capability in terms of direction, what is meant by an axial load?
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238. During operating periods of a multi-box refrigeration system using a capacity-controlled compressor, when all of the evaporators of a four box plant are actively being fed with liquid refrigerant, the control oil pressure acting on the hydraulic relay piston shown in the illustration will be at what value
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239. Which of the following illustrated thermal expansion valves would be appropriate to use on an evaporator coil with a 2 psi pressure drop, where externally adjustable superheat and a replaceable power element are both desired
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240. What is the physical state and pressure condition of refrigerant as it enters the condenser of a typical refrigeration system?
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241. A ball or roller bearing has an interference fit with the housing in which it is being installed with a hydraulic or arbor press. Upon what surface should the sleeve of the press be applied?
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242. In a forced-feed lubrication system, what statement is true concerning lube oil reservoir/sump residence time?
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