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Q804 — Oiler, Part I
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1. Which pipe listed has the largest outside diameter?
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2. Which of the listed pipe sizes is not commonly used?
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3. Piping cross-sections over 12 inches in diameter are sized by the __________.
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4. The designation 'schedule 80' refers to __________.
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5. Allowances may be made for the expansion and contraction in piping by the use of expansion joints or __________.
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6. When cutting external threads on a steel pipe with a die, you should __________.
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7. Which of the following descriptions should be included when identifying the length for pipe nipples?
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8. Fittings used to close the ends of pipe are called "pipe _____________".
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9. A pipe coupling is a fitting having __________.
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10. Before making up a flanged joint, you should __________.
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11. Before disconnecting a joint in a pipeline, you should __________.
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12. Tubing is sized by __________.
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13. Copper tubing is manufactured and classified as type K, L, and M. Which type would offer the greatest wall thickness for a given nominal size?
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14. Copper coil tubing is best cut with a _________.
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15. The tool used to prepare copper tubing for the installation of fittings is called a __________.
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16. Enlarging one tube end so the end of another tube of the same size will fit inside is termed __________.
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17. After cutting a piece of tubing to be flared, you should ______.
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18. Some heavy-duty screwdrivers are made with a square shank to _________.
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19. An offset screwdriver is best used for __________.
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20. Which of the screwdriver tips listed will fit screws with a four-way or cross type slot?
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21. Which type of screwdriver listed would have a 'Keystone' type vertical cross-sectional tip?
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22. Which of the screwdrivers listed is designed with the shaft made from double coil wire or tightly coiled steel?
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23. Screwdrivers designed for electrical use should have __________.
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24. Which of the following types of files is generally used for finishing?
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25. Double cut files are most effective when used for __________.
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26. Which of the listed types of files is the best for producing a fine finish on metal?
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27. Heavy pressure on the ends of a file will cause the work surface to become __________.
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28. A new file should be broken in carefully by filing a piece of __________.
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29. Which of the files listed is tapered on all sides and used to enlarge rectangular-shaped holes and slots?
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30. The terms rough, coarse, bastard, second cut, smooth, and dead smooth refer to the __________.
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31. Pushing the file endways (or with the axis), under pressure, against the work, is called __________.
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32. It is necessary to 'chalk' a file when the metal you are filing is __________.
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33. When using a chisel, you should __________.
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34. The best type of chisel to use for cutting a keyway is the _________.
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35. A chisel with a mushroom head should not be used because __________.
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36. The temper is likely to be drawn out from a chisel edge when you _________.
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37. What precautions should be followed when using a chisel having a mushroomed head?
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38. Which of the chisels listed should be used for cutting oil grooves?
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39. Diamond point chisels are best used for cutting __________.
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40. A coolant is usually used when cutting metal in a power hacksaw to prevent the ________.
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41. For the power hacksaw shown in the illustration, how should the teeth point for the blade being installed
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42. To properly install a new blade in a hand hacksaw frame, the __________.
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43. Proper hacksaw cutting is accomplished when pressure is applied only on the __________.
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44. A hacksaw blade will start a cut more accurately if you __________.
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45. When coming to the end of a cut using a hand hacksaw, you should __________.
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46. A hacksaw blade will break if __________.
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47. The names plug, bottom, and taper refer to __________.
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48. If you are cutting external threads by hand and you start the die at an angle, the threads will __________.
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49. With respect to machine shop "taps and dies", a plug tap is correctly used for __________.
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50. If you are hand tapping holes in cast iron, you should __________.
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51. If a bolt or stud were to break off flush at the surface, which of the listed actions would probably be the best first step to begin the process of its removal?
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52. The proper tool used for cutting new external threads is called a thread __________.
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53. When internal threading for bolts, where the work permits the tap to be run entirely through, you can begin and end the tapping of the hole by using a __________.
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54. Taps and dies used for threading pipe, under U.S. standards, are __________.
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55. The tool used for cutting external pipe threads is called a pipe __________.
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56. A thread die will be easier to start if the end of the shaft to be threaded is slightly __________.
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57. A thread chaser is a hand tool that should only be used for __________.
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58. With regards to the American National Screw Thread nomenclature, "pitch" is the __________.
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59. The letters 'NC' in '1/4-20 NC' indicates the bolt is __________.
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60. Which of the following types of nuts would be best suited to use when it is important that a nut not work itself loose due to vibration?
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61. The open-end wrench size for a standard 3/4 inch American National hex head bolt is __________.
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62. A grinding wheel is trued with a __________.
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63. A metal scribe commonly found on a combination square measuring tool should only be used to __________.
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64. A metal file has become clogged with filings and should be cleaned with a file __________.
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65. Needle nosed pliers are best used to __________.
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66. Which of the wrenches listed practically eliminates the possibility of it slipping off while tightening a nut or bolt?
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67. Open end wrenches are __________.
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68. In order to tighten the bolts of a crankpin bearing to the exact tension specified by the engine manufacturer, you should use a/an __________.
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69. A pipe, or Stillson wrench functions best when __________.
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70. Large size pipe can be easily rotated with a __________.
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71. Which of the listed punches can be properly used to free a tapered pin 'frozen' in its hole?
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72. An aligning punch is commonly used to __________.
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73. Ball peen hammers are sized according to their __________.
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74. To remove a hand-held right-handed straight cut reamer after it has gone all the way through a hole, you should __________.
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75. Which of the listed tools should be used to remove a tapered roller bearing from a shaft?
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76. The correct torque value for a micrometer torque wrench is reached when _________.
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77. To set the dividers to the proper radius, you should use a __________.
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78. The center head of a combination square set is used to __________.
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79. A dial indicator is used to measure __________.
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80. All portable electric tools should have a ground connection to prevent __________.
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81. To check the thickness of a piece of thin shim stock before using it to make a bearing shim, you should use a __________.
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82. A micrometer screw has a pitch of __________.
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83. The most accurate method of measuring the setting of an inside caliper is to use a/an __________.
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84. Many micrometers are equipped with a ratchet stop at the end of the thimble to __________.
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85. The reading on the micrometer scale shown in figure "D" in the illustration is __________
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86. A reading of 0.625 inch on a micrometer with a 2 to 3 inch range would be equal to __________.
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87. (1.2.11.4-5) To get an accurate measurement using a 12 inch machinist's steel rule, you should measure __________.
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88. To measure the circumference of a piece of pipe, you should use a __________.
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89. Which of the instruments listed is used to measure the gauge of a piece of sheet metal?
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90. The lathe tools shown as figure "M" in the illustration are commonly known as __________
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91. The main difference between a common lathe dog and a safety lathe dog is that the latter __________.
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92. A tailstock 'dead center' has been given that name because it __________.
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93. For proper support when turning a long thin piece of work between lathe centers, you should use a __________.
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94. Work that cannot readily be mounted between lathe centers is usually held in a __________.
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95. A workpiece has been mounted between centers and a test cut machined at each end to check alignment of the lathe centers. If the test cut on the tailstock end is deeper than the test cut on the headstock end, the tailstock must be moved __________.
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96. To commence cutting threads with a metal lathe, you should engage the __________.
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97. The 60° taper angle machined on work supported by lathe centers is most easily machined by the __________.
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98. Which of the metals listed below can be cut with the highest operating lathe speed?
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99. If you are cutting off a piece of stock in a lathe and the work piece tends to climb over the top of the cutoff tool, you should __________.
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100. Two separate workpieces are to have a taper cut with the same taper per inch, using the offset tailstock method. After the first piece is completed, the tailstock offset must be changed if there is a change in the __________.
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101. To anneal a copper gasket, you should heat the gasket __________.
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102. Reheating a hardened component to a temperature lower than the hardening temperature and then cooling it is known as __________.
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103. The purpose of annealing any metal is to make the metal __________.
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104. Tinning a soldering iron will __________.
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105. Flux is used when soldering, in order to __________.
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106. Solder is an alloy of __________.
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107. When arc welding, the flux that covers the electrode is used to __________.
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108. With reference to the oxyacetylene welding of high carbon steels, hard-facing, and the welding of non-ferrous alloys, such as monel, the best flame to use is termed a/an __________.
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109. When welding with an oxyacetylene outfit, __________.
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110. Which of the following is true concerning the hose threads on compressed gas oxy-acetylene regulators and torches?
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111. Which of the following procedures would be correct when first lighting-off an oxy-acetylene torch?
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112. The tool best suited for cutting pipeline flange gaskets to the correct size is __________.
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113. The best tool to use when attempting to widen the opening of a flanged joint, in preparation for renewing the gasket, is a _______.
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114. To properly make and fit a new gasket to a flange, you should __________.
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115. When replacing a gasket in a six-bolt flanged joint, in what order should the bolts be tightened?
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116. If you were uncertain as to what type of gasket material to install in a pipeline, you should __________.
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117. Which of the listed types of steam end piston rod packing should be used in a steam reciprocating pump?
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118. 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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119. When repacking a reciprocating pump with more than four rings of packing, the packing is cut square, installed with the ends abutted, and each succeeding ring staggered with the butted ends __________.
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120. Why should the use of metallic or semi-metallic packing hooks or pullers be avoided on bronze or brass shafts, rods, plungers, or sleeves?
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121. Charring or glazing of the inner circumference of the packing rings in a centrifugal pump is caused by __________.
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122. Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a stuffing box gland and a mechanical seal for sealing the shaft of a centrifugal pump?
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123. Which of the following statements is true regarding mechanical seals?
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124. When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a pump, it is important to ______.
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125. The use of a needle valve in a piping system is recommended when requiring __________.
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126. The seat of a butterfly valve will most likely be constructed of __________.
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127. The device shown in the illustration is a __________
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128. What is the reason that P-type or S-type traps are fitted on the sinks in a head?
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129. If water hammer develops while opening the valve in a steam line, which of the following actions should be taken?
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130. Which of the following terms is used to identify the pressure of a liquid entering a centrifugal pump?
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131. The pressure of a liquid leaving the pump can be referred to as the __________.
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132. A pump is defined as a device that __________.
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133. The basic function of the centrifugal pump impeller is to __________.
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134. The function of seal cages, or lantern rings installed in the centrifugal pump stuffing boxes, is to __________.
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135. Air leakage between the shaft and stuffing box packing in a centrifugal pump is prevented by __________.
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136. Which of the listed types of seals is used effectively for pumps handling toxic or highly flammable liquids that cannot be permitted to escape into the atmosphere?
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137. Mechanical shaft seals used on water service pumps require lubrication of the seal faces to minimize deposits of foreign matter on those surfaces. Which of the following pressures and lubricants are required?
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138. Permanent centrifugal pump shaft damage due to erosion, corrosion, and wear at the stuffing box is usually prevented by __________.
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139. One of the main differences between a propeller pump and a centrifugal pump is the absence of a __________.
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140. One disadvantage of using a mechanical shaft seal instead of mechanical packing is that __________.
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141. Which type of pump would normally be used to transfer fairly large quantities of fluids at relatively low pressures?
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142. The leakage of air into the pump casing by way of the packing gland of a condensate pump, is prevented by __________.
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143. When repacking a stuffing box fitted with a lantern ring, which of the following precautions should be observed?
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144. A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should normally be __________.
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145. A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when first started if the __________.
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146. Which of the materials listed is used as the dynamic seal material on mechanical seals installed on most centrifugal pumps used in water service?
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147. One of the consequences in continuing to operate a centrifugal bilge pump with the discharge valve closed, is that the _______.
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148. Why does a centrifugal bilge pump require priming?
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149. 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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150. A centrifugal pump gradually develops insufficient discharge pressure. What corrective action is required?
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151. 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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152. The simplest method to use for determining if a centrifugal pump is operating as designed, is to ________.
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153. You suspect a problem with the centrifugal fire pump on your ship, and begin to slowly close the discharge valve. Your suspicion is confirmed when the __________.
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154. Which of the conditions listed could prevent a centrifugal condensate pump from developing its rated capacity?
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155. Which of the following is NOT an identifiable characteristic of a steam reciprocating pump?
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156. Which of the following valve arrangements permits the reciprocating pump liquid piston to take suction from the suction chamber, and simultaneously discharge through the discharge chamber during the up and down strokes?
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157. The suction-force principle of operation is a typical characteristic of __________.
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158. Which of the listed reciprocating pump parts control the position of the pilot slide valve?
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159. The total length of stroke in a reciprocating steam pump can be adjusted by __________.
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160. When a reciprocating pump is operating at maximum speed, the cushioning valves should be _________.
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161. When securing a steam reciprocating pump, which of the valves listed should remain open?
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162. Which of the lubricants listed is the best to use on a reciprocating pump rod?
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163. The first step when resetting the slide valves on a duplex reciprocating pump is to __________.
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164. To safely remove the piston rod packing from the steam end of a reciprocating pump, you should __________.
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165. An inadequate reciprocating bilge pump discharge is most often caused by_______.
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166. Which of the following conditions would prevent a steam reciprocating pump from delivering its rated capacity?
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167. A pounding noise occurring in one cylinder of a steam reciprocating general service pump could be caused by __________.
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168. Excessive lost motion in the valve mechanism of a duplex reciprocating pump will cause the __________.
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169. When the danger of freezing exists, all steam driven reciprocating pumps and deck equipment should be ______.
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170. Which of the listed parts is used in a lobe-type rotary pump to allow for wear on the lobe edges?
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171. Liquid is kept from leaking out at the shaft ends of a helical gear pump by __________.
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172. Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping oil because __________.
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173. The capacity of a gear type rotary pump, when operated at a constant speed, will decrease with an increase in the pump __________.
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174. A spur gear pump should be operated with the discharge valves __________.
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175. How does the viscosity of a fluid being pumped affect the operation of a spur gear pump?
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176. Why is the discharge pressure of a herringbone gear pump steadier than the discharge pressure of a simple spur gear pump?
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177. An increase in rotor clearances in a rotary pump will __________.
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178. The three basic parts of any eductor are the nozzle, the suction chamber, and the __________.
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179. (1.2.16.6.1-9) One of the main differences between the various types of screw pumps is in the __________.
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180. Which of the pumping systems listed for use aboard ship will most likely use a propeller type pump?
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181. The cylinders and intercoolers of most low-pressure air compressors are cooled by __________.
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182. For any given volume of compressed air produced by a multi-stage air compressor, interstage cooling will __________.
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183. The unloading system on an air compressor will __________.
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184. The usual method of unloading a low-pressure air compressor at start-up is accomplished by __________.
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185. One function of the air receiver in a compressed air system is to __________.
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186. When the compressed air reservoir is placed in line with an air compressor and is used as an aftercooler, what must be done with the reservoir?
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187. If an air compressor is used to supply air primarily to the combustion control system and other pneumatic controllers, the entire system is known as the __________.
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188. Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater side of diesel engine heat exchangers to __________.
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189. The general purpose of a heat exchanger is to __________.
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190. 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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191. If a heat exchanger is designed to condense refrigerant vapor using central cooling fresh water as a condensing medium, what statement is true?
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192. What type of flow pattern would be associated with a forced-convection finned-coil heat exchanger such as an air-cooled hydraulic oil cooler?
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193. If a sea water-cooled shell-and-tube lubricating oil cooler has the sea water inlet and outlet connections on the opposite end waterboxes, in terms of the number of passes, what statement is true?
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194. The auxiliary exhaust system shown in the illustration can be supplied by steam from the __________
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195. What is the purpose of the main steam stop bypass valve?
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196. High pressure and low pressure drain systems are part of the __________.
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197. Clean low-pressure steam drains are collected in the __________.
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198. The atmospheric drain tank (ADT) normally drains to the _______.
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199. High-pressure steam drains are normally discharged to the __________.
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200. Condensate return lines from tank heating coils are led to the __________.
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201. Which statement is true concerning drain inspection tanks?
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202. If live steam is supplied directly to the tank heating coils, the collected drains in the "clean" section of the contaminated drain inspection tank are removed directly to the __________.
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203. Item 4 shown in the illustration represents a __________
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204. How is the emergency bilge suction valve typically used?
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205. What statement is true concerning the effect of elevating the temperature of the oily-water mixture associated with an oily-water separator?
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206. By what means is biological sewage treatment plant effluent disinfected before discharge overboard?
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207. Besides promoting mixing of the bacterial population with the fecal waste material, what is the purpose of aeration system as used in a biological sewage treatment plant?
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208. What is used to prevent contamination of a potable water system supplying a plumbing fixture such as a galley sink from a backup of sewage sanitary drains?
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209. What type of disinfection system has the disadvantage that it would fail to provide residual disinfectant in the potable water?
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210. Which of the following desalination plants will always require a sterilizer when providing water to a potable water system?
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211. Most type(s) of microbiological growths in fuel are __________.
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212. Which of the pumps listed operates at constant speed and delivers water to the deaerating feed tank at a nearly constant pressure?
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213. Condensate pumps have distinctly noticeable characteristics and can usually be recognized by their ______.
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214. Zincs are installed in the main and auxiliary condenser waterboxes to __________.
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215. Which statement listed represents a vital function of the main condenser?
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216. Which of the condensers listed is cooled by sea water?
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217. While underway, vacuum in the main condenser is primarily caused by the __________.
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218. A main condenser utilizing a scoop for the circulation of sea water must be constructed as a __________.
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219. Waterboxes on condensers are vented to __________.
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220. In a main propulsion steam turbine installation, the condensate pump initially discharges to the __________.
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221. Air trapped within the main condenser shell is detrimental because it will __________.
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222. The automatic recirculating valve in the main condensate recirculating line is controlled by a temperature sensor which is located at the __________.
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223. Salt water contamination of condensate could occur at which component?
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224. Excessive recirculation of condensate should be avoided, as it can cause __________.
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225. Steam condensed in the air ejector intercondenser, drains to the __________.
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226. Air accumulated in the intercondenser of the air ejector assembly is discharged directly to the __________.
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227. The cooling water flow from an air ejector intercondenser and aftercondenser is discharged directly into the _______.
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228. Which statement is true concerning two-stage air ejector assemblies?
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229. In the condensate system, the automatic recirculating valve can be actuated by the __________.
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230. Main condensate recirculating systems are primarily intended to __________.
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231. Serious tube leaks in the air ejector aftercondenser assembly may cause __________.
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232. While vacuum is being raised on the main unit and the turbine is being warmed, condensate is recirculated to the main condenser to __________.
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233. If the condensate level in the loop seal of the air ejector intercondenser is lost, __________.
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234. Under normal conditions, the rate of heat transfer in a feedwater heater is most greatly affected by the __________.
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235. The DC heater functions to __________.
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236. The DC heater automatic level dump valve is used to __________.
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237. Cooling water to the vent condenser in a DC heater is supplied by the _______.
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238. If the boiler water and condenser hot well levels are normal, but the DC heater level is only 30% of full, you should __________.
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239. The purpose of the steam control valves installed in the auxiliary exhaust line is to __________.
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240. When starting a turbine driven boiler feed pump, care should be taken to ensure that the recirculating valve is open. Which of the following valves should be closed when starting?
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241. An excess pressure governor would normally be used on a __________.
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242. The constant pressure governor of a turbine-driven feed pump maintains which of the following pressures at a constant value for all capacities?
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243. Which system should be used when required to raise the water level in an idle boiler?
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244. Under EMERGENCY operating conditions with the main feed valve malfunctioning, what should be the proper valve positions for controlling feedwater to the boiler?
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245. The main feed check valve functions to __________.
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246. The pressure in the feedwater system must exceed boiler steam drum pressure in order to __________.
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247. To prevent pulsations from developing in the boiler feedwater lines, the discharge side of a reciprocating feed pump is equipped with a/an __________.
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248. Makeup feedwater is brought into an operating closed feed system via the __________.
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249. Which of the listed components would be considered the dividing line separating the condensate system from the feedwater system?
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250. Excessive water loss from the main feed system can be caused by __________.
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251. Why would a flash type distilling unit be more efficient when operated in cooler sea water temperatures?
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252. The condensers located in the various stages of a flash evaporator are cooled by __________.
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253. In a two-stage flash evaporator, the sea water feed temperature is increased as it passes through the __________.
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254. What is the operating principal of a flash type evaporator?
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255. Vapor is produced in a flash evaporator by introducing __________.
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256. In a flash type distilling plant, a screen is fitted over the suction connection to the brine overboard pump in order to prevent __________.
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257. In which of the following types of evaporators is the control of brine density least important?
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258. The primary reason low-pressure evaporators produce distillate more efficiently, and with less scale formation, than high-pressure evaporators is __________.
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259. The process of boiling sea water in order to separate it into freshwater vapor and brine is usually defined as ________.
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260. When any low-pressure distilling plant is operated with less than the designed vacuum, the __________.
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261. Diesel engine jacket water is used in the fresh water distillation process as the __________.
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262. Pressure in an operating hydraulic system is developed __________.
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263. In the system illustrated, which of the following readings should be indicated on the pressure gage, if the load (x) is 8000 lbs. (3632 kg) and the piston area (y) is 10 sq. in (64
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264. Return lines in a non-pressurized hydraulic system reservoir should enter the tank well below the fluid surface level to __________.
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265. The component, which is used to thoroughly separate small, fine, dust-like particulate contamination from hydraulic fluid is a/an __________.
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266. The portion of a hydraulic hose that determines its overall strength, is the _______.
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267. Energy imparted to the hydraulic fluid in an operating hydraulic system is stored in the __________.
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268. The output volume of a positive fixed displacement pump can be changed only by __________.
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269. When the hydraulic control lever for a deck winch is placed in the neutral or off position, the spring set brake on the fluid motor drive shaft is __________.
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270. To convert a vane type hydraulic pump to a hydraulic motor, which of the following would have to be done?
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271. Which characteristic or condition will have the greatest effect on increasing a hydraulic oil's viscosity?
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272. The by-products of oxidation, as a result of water contamination of hydraulic oil, are generally __________.
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273. If you are given the job of adding hydraulic fluid to a mooring winch and are not certain as to the type of fluid to use, you should __________.
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274. Energy losses occurring in a hydraulic system are ultimately absorbed by the __________.
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275. The hydraulic system of a deck winch has been drained, flushed, and refilled with hydraulic fluid. An erratic knocking noise from the hydraulic motor when the winch is started would indicate __________.
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276. Overheating of the hydraulic fluid in an electro-hydraulic anchor windlass can result from a/an __________.
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277. Rudder position is shown on the bridge by the __________.
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278. The control of exhaust temperature on a solid waste/sludge incinerator is critical. How is this temperature normally controlled?
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279. A mooring winch should be equipped with mechanical brakes capable of holding __________.
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280. A shot of anchor chain is equal to __________.
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281. All of the links in the next to the last inboard shot of chain are painted __________.
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282. All of the links in the last shot of anchor chain are painted __________.
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283. Which problems can occur if the brake band lining of a wildcat brake becomes excessively worn?
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284. In the hydraulic anchor windlass system illustrated, if the power to the electric motor is on, but the wildcat turns slowly or not at all, even without a load being applied, and nearly normal pressure is indicated on the high side of the system, the probable cause is that the __________
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285. What color is used to indicate the last shot of anchor chain?
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286. The clutch band of a constant tensioning mooring winch must be set up tight enough to drive the winch drum and should slip only when ______.
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287. Winch gears must be maintained in proper alignment to prevent __________.
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288. The size of ball and roller bearings can be identified by the __________.
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289. Which of the following statements describes the characteristics of precision manufactured roller bearings?
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290. An example of an antifriction bearing is a __________.
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291. Which bearing will carry the load on two small points diametrically opposite to each other?
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292. Why do roller bearings have higher loading capacities than ball bearings?
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293. Machinery with ball bearings designed to be filled with grease should have the relief plug temporarily removed while grease is being added. This plug should remain out until the machinery has been operated and sufficiently warmed up to ensure that __________.
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294. The best method of fixing a winch motor bearing of the sealed type that is running hot is to __________.
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295. When replacing ball bearings on an electric motor shaft, you should __________.
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296. Which of the following statements is correct concerning antifriction bearings installed on pumps?
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297. As the speed of an oil lubricated ball bearing increases, fluid friction, due to churning, generates heat. This condition may be avoided by __________.
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298. A ball bearing will overheat if ______.
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299. A grease gun is generally used to lubricate a __________.
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300. Packing extremely soft grease into a roller bearing will cause __________.
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301. What type of grease is the most commonly used aboard ship?
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302. Ferrous metals are metals containing __________.
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303. Before primers and finish coats may be applied to a metal surface, the surface must be properly prepared. What statement is true concerning surface preparation?
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304. What is meant by the term "boxing" paint?
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305. (1.2.4-9) When applying paint with a brush, which of the following pairs of techniques are recommended?
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306. The depth of fuel oil in a tank is normally measured through the __________.
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307. What statement is true concerning the vent pipes and sounding tubes associated with a vented tank?
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308. Which of the conditions listed should be immediately reported to the engineering officer on watch?
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309. In terms of the personal safety of an engine room watch standing rating, which alarm response would be the most immediately critical?
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310. By which of the listed methods may heat be transferred from one body to another?
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311. Which of the following statements is correct concerning heat transfer?
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312. Regarding heat transfer principles, which of the following is true?
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313. Refrigerant entering the compressor of a refrigeration system should be in which of the following conditions?
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314. At ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, what is the status of R-134a?
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315. Traditionally, which of the listed refrigerants has been more suitable than the others for use in a centrifugal refrigeration compressor?
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316. For safe storage, the maximum allowable temperature to which refrigerant bottles should be exposed is what temperature?
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317. Which of the fluids listed is suitable and commonly used as a secondary refrigerant?
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318. Inhalation of high concentrations of chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants (CFCs) may have which of the following effects?
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319. The amount of HCFC-123 in a storage cylinder is measured by what means?
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320. Some chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants may decompose into a toxic irritating gas under what conditions?
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321. In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants decompose and form what chemical substance?
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322. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the testing of an R-22 refrigeration system for leaks in an enclosed compartment with a halide torch?
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323. To test for a suspected large refrigerant leak from an R-22 refrigeration system in an enclosed area, how should this be done?
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324. What is the physical state and pressure condition of refrigerant as it leaves a receiver in a typical refrigeration system?
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325. R-134a is often the replacement for which older type of refrigerant?
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326. The "tare weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder refers to what weight?
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327. Which of the following substances is normally classified as a low-pressure refrigerant?
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328. If there is a "large" release of R-134a refrigerant gas in a confined area, which of the following statements would be true?
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329. Why can CFC or HCFC refrigerants leaking into a confined space or in limited surroundings cause suffocation?
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330. The gas that exists in the stratosphere forming a protective shield that helps to protect the environment from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation is called what?
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331. Which of the following refrigerants is chlorine free and safe regarding atmospheric ozone depletion?
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332. 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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333. If the discharge reed valves used in a refrigeration compressor are leaking badly, what statement is true?
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334. In a refrigeration plant, what is one vital purpose of the receiver?
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335. The receiver used in a refrigeration system performs what essential function?
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336. Refrigeration systems using forced air circulation evaporators have a tendency to cause rapid dehydration of produce in chill boxes. Which of the following will minimize this dehydration?
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337. If an abnormally large difference is maintained between the evaporator refrigerant temperature and the box air temperature within the refrigerated compartment, what will be the result?
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338. For most multi-box refrigeration systems, the refrigerant sight glass would be located where in the system?
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339. The primary purpose of the liquid line strainer used in a refrigeration system is to prevent dirt and scale from entering what system component(s)?
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340. 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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341. When the relief valve opens on a refrigeration compressor discharge line, it discharges high-pressure refrigerant vapor to what location?
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342. Rather than design an infinite variety of thermostatic expansion valve sizes to accommodate different capacities for heat removal, some manufacturers use a few standard valve body sizes in conjunction with what other feature?
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343. Besides the evaporator pressure, the thermal expansion valve reacts directly to changes in what parameter?
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344. 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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345. What is one function of the thermal expansion valve used in a refrigeration system?
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346. In a refrigeration system, the bulb for the thermal expansion valve is always located where?
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347. When the sensing bulb of a thermostatic expansion valve is charged with a fluid different from the charge used in the system, what name of the charge is associated with the power element?
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348. In refrigeration systems with multiple evaporators, the metering of refrigerant to each refrigerated space evaporator is accomplished by what device?
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349. A thermal expansion valve installed in a refrigeration system is controlled by the action of what device?
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350. When replacing a thermostatic expansion valve power element, what is true concerning the thermal bulb?
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351. If the evaporator coil horizontal return line of a container refrigeration system is less than 0.875" (2.21 cm) in diameter (considered small), the thermostatic expansion valve sensing bulb should be attached where on the return line?
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352. Which of the following statements describes the accepted method for testing a thermostatic expansion valve?
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353. If the superheat setting of a thermostatic expansion valve is set too low, what would be the result, assuming that the system has a single evaporator?
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354. If the superheat value of the thermostatic expansion valve is adjusted too high, what would be the result?
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355. A small obstruction at the thermostatic expansion valve inlet will result in which of the following conditions?
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356. If the needle and seat assembly is excessively eroded, the valve cage assembly can be replaced. In replacing the original valve cage assembly rated at 1/2 tons, what would be the result if the replacement valve cage was oversized at 5 tons
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357. Why are dehydrators usually located in the liquid line of refrigeration systems?
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358. Which of the devices listed will indicate whether or not a refrigeration system's dehydrator continues to be capable of removing moisture from the circulating refrigerant?
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359. In a refrigeration system, silica gel is found in what component?
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360. Standard filter/driers used in many commercial type refrigeration units may contain what type of substance?
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361. Moisture is removed from recovered refrigerant using a recycling machine by what means?
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362. If the combination moisture indicator and sight glass indicates an accumulation of moisture within the system, which of the listed procedures would be the most practical to follow?
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363. What is the most important consideration in selecting a lubricating oil for use in a refrigeration compressor?
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364. Properties of a good refrigeration compressor lubricating oil include which of the following?
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365. The lubrication oil in the crankcase of a refrigeration compressor that is shut down is heated. For what purpose is this done?
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366. Unless the system is designed for such operation, two compressors should not be operated in parallel in a refrigeration system for what reason?
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367. Which of the listed statements describes the reason why oil foaming occurs when starting a refrigeration compressor?
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368. The color and/or condition of the oil observed in the sight glass of an operating refrigeration compressor experiencing bearing wear or piston scoring would be which of the following?
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369. A "hygroscopic" lubricant used in refrigeration compressors would have what characteristic?
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370. What is the purpose of the low pressure cut-out switch as used as a primary controller for a refrigeration system or unit?
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371. Which of the listed operations will cause an automatically controlled refrigeration compressor to restart if the system features a pump-down cycle?
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372. Capacity control of a centrifugal refrigeration compressor can be accomplished by what means?
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373. 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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374. A refrigeration compressor used in a multi-box refrigeration system, is designed with six of its eight cylinders able to be controlled for variable load conditions. If all of the reefer boxes are currently feeding, what percentage of the total number of compressor cylinders will be loaded after start up?
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375. A box solenoid valve used in a refrigeration system should be installed in what manner?
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376. In a multi-evaporator refrigeration system, a solenoid valve is installed in the liquid line prior to what device?
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377. The thermostat controlling the operation of the solenoid valve to a refrigerated box evaporator senses what temperature?
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378. How does a refrigeration solenoid valve differ from a modulating valve?
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379. When checking the oil level in a refrigeration compressor, under what conditions would the most accurate reading be obtained?
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380. A container unit's microprocessor-controlled temperature controller is set at 8.9°C, appropriate for a perishable chilled cargo of limes. In this mode of operation, according to the illustrated temperature controller functional diagrams, what should be the operational status of the unit if the actual box temperature is 6
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381. In addition to the drive belt itself, a V-belt that is tensioned too tight will cause excessive wear to what other drive component?
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382. Excessively tight drive belts installed between a motor and a refrigeration compressor pulley may cause what condition?
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383. If a refrigeration system, equipped with a reciprocating compressor, has a liquid-line solenoid valve that is leaking during the "off" cycle, what would this cause?
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384. If a condenser coil of an air-cooled container refrigeration system becomes dirty and requires cleaning, what would be an acceptable method of cleaning?
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385. When opening or closing compressor service and line isolation valves on a typical refrigeration system that is fitted with packed valves, what must you do?
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386. What is true concerning frost build-up on the evaporator coils of a multi-box direct expansion refrigeration system?
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387. Which of the precautions listed should be taken before opening any part of a refrigeration system for the purpose of accomplishing non-major repairs?
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388. Personnel servicing refrigeration systems that exposes them to commonly used refrigerants should wear what type of personal protective equipment?
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389. 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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390. When one belt of a multiple V-belt drive requires replacing, what will be required?
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391. When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a refrigeration compressor, extreme care must be taken to prevent what from happening?
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392. In a low pressure refrigeration system, excessive running of the purge recovery unit generally indicates which probable condition?
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393. In a low-pressure centrifugal chiller, what is meant by the term "high efficiency purge unit"?
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394. Excessive moisture being collected in the purge unit of a low-pressure refrigeration system could indicate which probable condition?
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395. Release of refrigerant to the atmosphere during the process of purging of air and non-condensable gases can be kept to a permissible minimum by what action?
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396. Which of the valves listed is normally closed when charging the refrigeration system through the high side?
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397. Which of the conditions listed may be an indication of an excessive amount of refrigerant circulating through the system?
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398. Overfilling a refrigerant container is extremely dangerous because of the high-pressures generated. The generation of pressure is the result of what?
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399. 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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400. Minor repairs may be performed on low-pressure refrigerant systems without recovering the refrigerant charge if the pressure in the system is raised to atmospheric. How may this be accomplished?
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401. What is the correct color-coding of refrigerant recovery cylinders regardless of the refrigerant contained within?
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402. In reclaiming recovered refrigerant, which type of contamination will the reclamation process be unable to separate?
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403. In a refrigeration system, the push-pull technique can be used for the recovery of the refrigerant in what state?
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404. When removing the primary refrigerant from a system using water as a secondary refrigerant, it is important to follow which procedure(s) to safeguard the equipment?
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405. If passive recovery is used on a small appliance fitted with a capillary tube as a metering device with a non-operating compressor, the recovery should be made through what means?
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406. Technicians servicing small refrigeration appliances can employ what type of recovery equipment?
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407. What is the color coding for a storage container of R-134a refrigerant?
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408. What is the color of the flame produced by a halide torch when there is no halogenated refrigerant present at the location of the exploring tube?
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409. What is a quick method used to test a water cooled condenser for the presence of a refrigerant leak without actually pinpointing the actual location?
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410. If you find a refrigerant leak while using a halide torch, what will happen to the flame as the exploring tube approaches the leak?
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411. What must be done to use standard leak detection methods on a low-pressure refrigeration system charged with refrigerant?
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412. An air-cooled refrigerated container unit using R-134a as a refrigerant has a box temperature set point of 32°F, but it is currently operating with a stable supply air temperature of 35°F. The fresh air makeup vent is closed, the unit is operating at 460 VAC/60 Hz, and the unit is in full capacity cool (modulating valve 100% open). Using the illustrated troubleshooting guide, what would be the normal range of expected discharge pressures if the ambient air temperature is 90°F
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413. One cause of high head pressure occurring in a refrigeration system can be which of the following?
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414. An increasing head pressure in a refrigeration system, without any corresponding change in the cooling water inlet temperature, would probably be caused by which of the following?
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415. An excessive charge of refrigerant in a thermostatically controlled, air-cooled, refrigeration system using a TXV as an expansion device can cause which of the following?
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416. A refrigeration system is equipped with a reciprocating compressor and a water cooled condensing unit. If the system is overcharged, the resulting high head pressure will be caused by what condition?
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417. If increasing the cooling water flow to a refrigeration condenser fails to lower the condenser pressure, the probable cause may be due to what condition?
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418. Concerning the operation of refrigeration systems, frosting or sweating of a liquid line is usually indicative of what condition?
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419. A liquid sight flow indicator in a refrigeration system is examined and gas bubbles are noted in motion with the fluid flow. What does this mean?
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420. If the running suction pressure at the refrigeration compressor of a TXV controlled air-cooled refrigeration system is below normal, which of the following can be a cause?
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421. A liquid indicator sight glass is useful in determining whether or not a refrigeration system is sufficiently charged. Where is it generally located in the system?
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422. When a refrigeration compressor has developed a high head pressure as a result of a refrigerant overcharge, what should be done to compensate for or to correct this situation?
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423. Leaking suction valves in a refrigeration compressor are indicated by which of the following?
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424. Unusual noise coming from a refrigeration compressor can be caused by which of the following conditions?
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425. If a refrigeration system compressor crankcase is exhibiting an unusual degree of sweating or frosting and is operating noisily, what should be done?
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426. When a refrigeration compressor motor fails to start, the FIRST thing that should be checked for is what?
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427. If the compressor is heard to knock while pumping down the low side for repairs, but otherwise the compressor sounds normal, this is a possible indication of what condition?
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428. If the refrigeration compressor crankcase is sweating or frosting and is operating with an unusual noise, what is most likely the cause?
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429. Excessive, prolonged oil foaming in the crankcase of a refrigeration compressor can result in what condition?
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430. If a refrigeration system were short of refrigerant, besides an elevated box temperature, what would be an observable symptom?
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431. During tests to discover why a refrigeration compressor is running continuously, it is determined that the refrigerated space temperature is slightly above normal without ever reaching the desired minimum temperature. Suction and discharge pressures are normal for the corresponding box temperature. In this situation, what should you suspect?
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432. An evaporator coil of a single evaporator, air-cooled refrigerator is accumulating excessive frost due to a failure of the defrost mechanism. If the refrigerator features a thermostatically controlled box solenoid and a low-pressure cut-out controlled compressor, as well as a high-pressure cut-out, in terms of the compressor, what would be the most likely operating symptom?
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433. A refrigeration unit will tend to short-cycle when operating under what conditions?
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434. Moisture in a refrigeration system can cause which of the following conditons?
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435. Which of the following conditions would indicate that the liquid line strainer in a refrigeration system has become excessively restricted and requires cleaning or replacement?
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436. Which practices should be followed at all times when using an electric grinding machine?
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437. Back injuries are one of the most common injuries that result in lost work time. What is the proper technique for lifting an object?
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438. What type of respiratory protection provides the greatest protection from the various respiratory hazards, is specifically designed for emergency and rescue situations, but has time constraints associated with its use?
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439. When installing DANGER tags when performing a tag-out and lock-out procedure in preparation for accomplishing maintenance, what is the color of these tags?
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440. Under what circumstances could equipment be operated when tagged with DANGER tags?
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441. Under what conditions is a DANGER tag installed at equipment control stations in preparation for performing maintenance or repairs?
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442. Which of the listed characteristics of fuel oil establishes the danger point as far as transferring, pumping, and firing procedures are concerned?
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443. What will be the FIRST thing to occur if both the main and standby lube oil pumps failed to operate on a geared main propulsion steam turbine operating at full sea speed?
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444. If a lifeboat winch allows a lifeboat to descend to the water at an excessive speed, you should ________.
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445. Which of the following modes of heat transfer does NOT require any physical contact between a warmer and a cooler substance?
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446. In which of the listed components is chemical energy converted to thermal energy with regards to boiler operation?
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447. Which of the following is the purpose of the steam drum in a D-Type marine boiler?
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448. In a single furnace boiler, where is the steam typically cooled for use as auxiliary steam?
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449. After a boiler has been taken off the line and is cooling, the air cock is opened to __________.
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450. After which of the following is the air cock to be closed when raising steam on a cold boiler?
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451. A variable capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel oil burner functions to __________.
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452. To properly remove the burner tip nut from the burner barrel, the barrel should be __________.
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453. In the event of a failure of the pneumatic control system, a multi-element feedwater regulator is designed to operate as a _________.
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454. Which of the valves listed should be closed before lighting off a boiler?
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455. The BTU value of fuel oil is determined by a/an __________.
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456. When heated, fuel oil will __________.
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457. Which characteristic of fuel oil is the most significant when determining the temperature to which the fuel oil must be heated for proper atomization?
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458. When you are transferring fuel oil to the settling tanks, precautions to be observed should include __________.
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459. Fuel oil settling tanks are used to __________.
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460. Why are two fuel oil heaters "E" provided in the fuel oil system shown in the illustration
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461. Which of the conditions listed would indicate a dirty fuel oil strainer?
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462. If you noted a large difference in the pressures indicated by a duplex pressure gage to the fuel oil system strainer, you should __________.
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463. If manual control of the water level in a steaming boiler is required, the proper method of control is with the auxiliary feed __________.
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464. Which of the actions listed should be carried out immediately after securing the fires in one boiler of a two- boiler ship?
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465. Which of the following statements about boilers is correct?
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466. When a boiler has been secured and is being initially cooled, the water level showing in the steam drum gauge glass should be __________.
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467. What is the danger if a boiler is brought on the line with its steam pressure much higher than that of the boiler already on the line?
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468. When raising steam on an idle boiler and the steam pressure has risen to about 5 pounds more than the pressure of the boiler already on the line, you can __________.
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469. Which of the following precautions should be taken prior to lighting off a boiler?
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470. If the water level in a steaming boiler is dropping rapidly and cannot be kept at the normal level by standard practices, you should __________.
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471. Which of the listed types of bearings is an example of a half bearing?
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472. The maximum temperature rise of oil passing through any reduction gear set, or bearing, should not exceed __________.
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473. The best indication that a bearing is being properly lubricated is by the __________.
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474. An overheated bearing in the main propulsion unit is indicated by __________.
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475. Babbitt is a metal alloy commonly used for lining __________.
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476. As found in a reduction gear drive system, thrust bearings serve to __________.
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477. Kingsbury thrust bearings are lubricated by __________.
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478. After the steam leaves the low-pressure turbine, it enters the _________.
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479. In a cross-compounded turbine propulsion plant, steam enters the __________.
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480. Steam supplied to the main propulsion turbines is ________.
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481. Concerning the classification of steam turbines, a cross compound designed unit __________.
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482. Most auxiliary turbine feed pumps do not require an external source of gland sealing steam because they __________.
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483. When starting a turbo-generator, you must provide lube oil pressure to the governor power piston by means of __________.
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484. The safety device provided on a turbo generator which closes the throttle automatically when the cooling water to the condenser is insufficient is called a/an __________.
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485. A back pressure trip on a ship's service turbo-generator functions to trip the turbine under what circumstance?
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486. An efficient seal is normally obtained between the upper and lower halves of a turbine casing by __________.
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487. Which of the devices listed is found on an LP main propulsion steam turbine casing?
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488. Which of the listed conditions aids in directing gland leakoff steam from the low-pressure propulsion turbine to pass through the gland exhaust condenser?
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489. Gland sealing steam is used during steam turbine operation to prevent the loss of __________.
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490. What is the main turbine gland sealing steam system designed to do?
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491. While a vessel is underway, one of the FIRST indications of the failure of the gland leak off exhaust fan motor is __________.
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492. The jacking gear on main propulsion turbines can be used to __________.
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493. Which of the following methods is used to lubricate main propulsion turbine reduction gears?
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494. The purpose of the main reduction gears is to __________.
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495. One of the most common causes of reduction gear failure is gear wear caused by scoring as a result of __________.
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496. Which of the devices listed is commonly used to compensate for the expansion and minor misalignments occurring between the main turbine rotor and the reduction gear?
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497. Guardian valves are installed on main propulsion turbines to ______.
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498. A lube oil sample is taken from the main engine lube oil system and visually inspected. Which of the following would indicate water contamination?
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499. Excessive water in an operating lube oil system can be detected by __________.
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500. During high-speed operation of the main turbine propulsion unit, the heat absorbed by the lubricating oil is removed by the __________.
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501. The lube oil coolers installed in a gravity lubricating oil system are located between the __________.
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502. The gravity tank in a gravity lube oil system serves to __________.
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503. In a pressure type main propulsion turbine lubrication system, the lube oil service pumps normally take suction from the main sump and discharge directly to the __________.
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504. On a ship equipped with a gravity type lube oil system, which of the conditions listed will occur FIRST if the main lube oil pump discharge pressure is lost?
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505. While a vessel is underway, which of the conditions listed would indicate a tube leak associated with the sea water-cooled lube oil cooler on service?
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506. When a sudden increase in pressure occurs in a forced lubrication system, you should check for a __________.
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507. 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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508. Magnets are installed in the main propulsion turbine lube oil strainers to attract metal particles released through wearing of the __________.
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509. The source of metal particles adhering to the magnets in a lube oil strainer is probably from the __________.
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510. Lube oil is preheated before centrifuging in order to __________.
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511. In a disk type centrifugal purifier, the bowl is mounted on the upper end of the __________.
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512. The dirty oil inlet on centrifugal lube oil purifiers is located at the __________.
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513. In the operation of a lube oil clarifier, the position of the oil/water interface should be __________.
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514. A centrifuge will satisfactorily remove which of the listed substances from lube oil?
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515. When water is removed from lube oil passing through a centrifugal purifier, the water removed will __________.
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516. A poorly cleaned lube oil purifier bowl may result in __________.
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517. During the routine inspection of an operating centrifugal lube oil purifier, you notice oil discharging through the water discharge port. Which of the following actions should be taken?
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518. Of the many impurities commonly found in marine lubricating oil, which of the following CANNOT be removed by a centrifugal purifier at normal operating speeds and temperatures?
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519. If fuel oil were being discharged from the waste water outlet of a fuel oil disk type centrifuge, operated as a separator, you should __________.
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520. The astern guarding valve on main propulsion steam turbine units must be open when a vessel is __________.
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521. The jacking gear must be engaged as quickly as possible when securing the main turbines in order to __________.
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522. A common method of preheating main turbine lube oil prior to rolling over the main unit would be to ______.
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523. While making your rounds, you notice the main lube oil temperature to be higher than normal. To remedy this situation, you should __________.
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524. Prior to relieving the watch you should first check the fireroom status by verifying the boiler steam drum level and _________.
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525. The cubic inch (or liter) displacement of a cylinder is determined by the diameter of the piston and the __________.
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526. If the compression ratio is increased on any diesel engine, __________.
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527. Which of the following relationships exist between the temperature developed in the combustion space, and the compression ratio of the engine?
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528. Which of the following reasons represents why the designed compression ratio of a gasoline engine is lower than that of a diesel engine?
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529. The most important factor in engine performance is the actual power output at the end of the crankshaft available for doing work. This is known as __________.
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530. The thermal energy produced by an internal combustion engine is transformed into ________.
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531. Diesel engines are classified as reciprocating internal combustion engines because they __________.
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532. A naturally aspirated diesel engine at full throttle will have an intake manifold pressure __________.
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533. The highest pressure in a diesel engine cylinder normally occurs __________.
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534. The purpose of an oil mist detector in a main propulsion diesel engine is to warn of __________.
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535. Which of the following problems could develop due to the accumulation of oil vapors in the crankcase of a diesel engine?
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536. The possibility of a diesel engine crankcase explosion will be increased by operating an engine __________.
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537. Which of the following is an example of a solid bearing?
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538. Connecting rods in a diesel engine are used to connect the ________.
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539. The linear motion of a diesel engine piston is converted into the rotary motion required to drive gears, propeller shafts, and generators by the __________.
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540. On a large diesel engine installation, crankshaft axial alignment is maintained by the ________.
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541. Which of the terms listed below represents the operational speed at which excessive engine vibration is created?
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542. The proper location for journal bearing oil grooves is __________.
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543. The load is always placed on the lower half of the main bearings in a __________.
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544. A bearing using an oiling ring as a means of static oil feed must occasionally be serviced by removing the wear particles, grit, and moisture. How is this accomplished?
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545. On a bearing using an oiling ring as means of static oil feed, unless adverse conditions would indicate otherwise, how often should the oil be completely changed at a minimum?
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546. Which of the statements represents a characteristic of the thrust collar in a Kingsbury thrust bearing
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547. What is the function of the main thrust bearing?
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548. In a diesel engine, a leaking exhaust valve can cause _________.
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549. A main propulsion diesel engine is normally shutdown by __________.
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550. In order for microbiological growths to thrive in a fuel tank it is necessary for __________.
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551. Fuels as produced in a refinery are generally sterile; however, contamination can occur as fuels are __________.
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552. Fuel oil is regularly transferred to the day tank in order to __________.
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553. Fuel oil day tanks for diesel engines must be checked and cleaned at regular intervals in order to remove __________.
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554. To minimize corrosion, what are fuel oil strainer disks, spacers and scraper blades made of?
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555. Injection pressure in a common rail fuel system is controlled by __________.
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556. The main advantage of unit injectors over other fuel injection systems is __________.
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557. What is the primary purpose of a fuel injection system, besides metering and atomizing fuel?
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558. Fuel oil discharged into the diesel engine cylinder is atomized at the __________.
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559. Which of the fuel injection systems listed uses a spring-loaded differential spray needle valve and an individual pump for each cylinder?
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560. Heat damage to fuel injection nozzles can be prevented by avoiding __________.
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561. Fuel injection pumps using the port and helix metering principle requires the use of a __________.
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562. Movement of the pump control rack in a fuel injection system using individual plunger-type pumps __________.
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563. The amount of fuel delivered by a helical plunger fuel injection pump is controlled by __________.
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564. In a normally operating diesel engine, the main source of lubricating oil contamination in the crankcase is a result of the __________.
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565. Scale and dirt accumulation in the waterside of a lube oil cooler will be indicated by a gradual increase in the lube oil __________.
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566. For a lubricating oil, what is the relationship between viscosity and temperature?
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567. What statement is true concerning viscosity index as it applies to lubricating oils?
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568. If an engine lubricating oil's viscosity is given as 20W-50, what does this mean?
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569. Which of the following methods is normally used to lubricate bearings in a small high-speed diesel engine?
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570. In an auxiliary diesel engine "bypass type" lubricating oil system, the main lube oil pump forces __________.
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571. Lube oil pumps taking suction from the sump of most small marine engines are usually __________.
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572. The lube oil cooler is located after the lube oil filter in order for __________.
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573. Before starting a diesel engine that has an engine driven lube oil pump, the engineer should __________.
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574. Lube oil cannot be efficiently filtered if it’s __________.
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575. Where would a coarse screen wire mesh strainer normally be found on a diesel engine lubrication system?
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576. A dirty diesel engine oil filter element can best be detected by _________.
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577. A dirty lube oil strainer can result in __________.
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578. Whether using a centrifuge or a simple filter, oil cleaning and filtration will be the most effective when the oil is at a __________.
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579. For a continuous operation diesel engine, a duplex filter unit would be the best arrangement because __________.
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580. Which of the filter/strainer units listed permits you to clean the element while leaving the system on the line?
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581. A centrifugal oil purifier should be shut down if the __________.
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582. Which of the listed substances can be satisfactorily removed from diesel fuel by centrifuging?
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583. Cooling water pumps driven by direct-reversing diesel engines are usually __________.
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584. The highest pressure in any closed diesel engine freshwater cooling system is at the __________.
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585. What would be considered a normal temperature increase between the inlet and outlet jacket cooling water of a medium or high-speed diesel engine operating at normal load?
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586. A closed freshwater cooling system is commonly used with marine diesel engines because the __________.
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587. In a diesel engine jacket water cooler, with sea water cooling the fresh water, the __________.
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588. In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling system employing a radiator, proper water temperature can be obtained by __________.
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589. If the cooling water temperature and the lube oil temperature in a diesel engine are too high, the cause can be __________.
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590. If the raw water supply pressure for a diesel engine cooling system is below normal, you should check for a __________.
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591. In a closed cooling water system, which of the following problems can cause the water pressure to fluctuate?
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592. A large, low-speed, main propulsion diesel engine uses sea water to directly cool the __________.
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593. Corrosion inhibitors and/or soluble oils are added to diesel engine cooling systems to __________.
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594. Antifreeze solutions containing ethylene glycol should not be mixed with corrosion protection oils, as the resultant mixture __________.
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595. The expansion tank in a diesel engine closed fresh water cooling system is located at __________.
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596. Which of the following statements is true concerning a main diesel engine oil cooler?
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597. Heat exchangers are most commonly found in a small auxiliary diesel engine __________.
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598. The temperature at which an adjustable bellows type thermostatic valve operates is determined by __________.
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599. In an operating diesel engine, preignition can be caused by __________.
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600. In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the volume of air intake is directly associated with engine __________.
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601. An increase in the air inlet manifold pressure of a diesel engine will result in a/an __________.
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602. The process of supplying a diesel engine cylinder with air at a pressure greater than atmospheric is called _________.
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603. Compared to a naturally aspirated diesel engine, a supercharged diesel engine has _________.
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604. Cooling the intake air supplied to a diesel engine will __________.
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605. Some diesel engines are supercharged with a __________.
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606. The power consumed during the scavenging process of a diesel engine is known as the _______.
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607. The relative air pressure in the inlet manifold of a turbocharged diesel engine is usually __________.
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608. Which of the following conditions is indicated by the presence of water in the scavenging air receiver?
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609. The process of scavenging a two-stroke cycle diesel engine serves to __________.
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610. Forcing the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an operating two cycle diesel engine with the aid of a blower is known as __________.
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611. Maintaining the lowest possible scavenging air temperature at all times is not recommended due to the possibility of the __________.
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612. Why will a turbocharged diesel engine produce black smoke if excessive additional load is applied too quickly?
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613. During the valve overlap period, the exhaust pressure of a turbo-charged, four-stroke cycle diesel engine must be less than the intake manifold pressure to ensure __________.
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614. At rated engine load and RPM, the diesel engine turbocharger is powered by __________.
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615. Which of the listed types of superchargers will NOT have a volumetric capacity proportional to engine speed?
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616. An operating diesel engine that suddenly loses power, is due to a/an __________.
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617. A sudden power loss from a turbocharged and aftercooled diesel engine is an indication of a/an __________.
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618. What statement is true concerning the charge air system of a modern turbocharged slow-speed two- stroke cycle diesel engine?
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619. What statement is true concerning the charge air system of a modern turbocharged slow-speed two- stroke cycle diesel engine?
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620. What is the function of the after coolers installed in the diesel engine air intake system?
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621. Aftercooling of a turbocharged diesel engine will result in _________.
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622. The power output of a turbo-charged diesel engine will drop if the cooling water flow through the after cooler is interrupted because the __________.
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623. In a diesel engine exhaust system, the cooling of the exhaust gases below their dew point, will result in __________.
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624. One of the factors limiting the amount of load which can be put on a modern marine diesel engine is the __________.
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625. Exhaust pipes for separate main propulsion diesel engines can be combined only when __________.
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626. The exhaust system for a turbocharged diesel engine functions to ________.
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627. A dry-type exhaust silencer clogged with soot, will cause __________.
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628. Black smoke exhausting from an operating diesel engine is an indication of poor combustion which may be caused by __________.
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629. Casing drains may be required on a waste heat boiler gas passage side to __________.
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630. An exhaust gas bypass is installed on a waste heat boiler in order to __________.
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631. The maximum pressure developed by a waste heat boiler is determined by the main engine exhaust __________.
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632. As shown in the illustration, what component would normally be installed at location "I"
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633. Auxiliary boilers are divided into several classifications, one of which is __________.
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634. Which of the following statements concerning fire-tube boilers is correct?
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635. Bottom blow valves are installed on auxiliary water-tube boilers to _______.
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636. The tube sheets installed in a fire-tube auxiliary boiler are normally connected by _________.
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637. Fusible plugs are installed in fire-tube boilers to ________.
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638. Constant capacity, pressure atomizing, fuel burners designed to meet a wide variation in steaming loads on a boiler, are __________.
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639. The purpose of try-cocks used on an auxiliary boiler is to __________.
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640. The solenoid valves in the fuel oil supply line to an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, are automatically closed by __________.
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641. The primary function of a flame safeguard system, as used on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, is to prevent what condition?
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642. The pressuretrol which is installed on an auxiliary boiler senses steam pressure changes and __________.
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643. Which of the following represents the motivating power fluid used in conjunction with the ejector pumps on plate type evaporators?
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644. What type of reduction gear would most commonly be used with twin medium-speed propulsion diesel engines driving a single shaft?
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645. Reduction gear casings are vented in order to __________.
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646. Hydraulic couplings will transmit torque equal to the input torque by means of energy changes in a rotating vortex of liquid. For the vortices to form there must be __________.
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647. One advantage of electromagnetic slip couplings is __________.
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648. Misalignment of the drive shaft and propeller shaft flanges can be detected by using a dial indicator or __________.
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649. When an additional load is applied to a diesel engine which is using an inadequately inflated air bladder clutch unit, you can expect __________.
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650. Which of the listed diesel engine operating conditions should be checked immediately after any diesel engine is started?
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651. When attempting to restart a warm high-speed engine, which of the following reactions can you expect?
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652. In the starting process of a diesel engine, the main object is to attain the compression conditions sufficient to _________.
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653. Which of the routine maintenance procedures listed is required for starting air receivers?
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654. Starting systems for large, direct reversing, main propulsion diesel engines are usually __________.
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655. Starting air check valves are held firmly on their seats by __________.
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656. When an air started, four-stroke cycle diesel engine is being cranked over, the starting air is admitted to each cylinder during the beginning of its ________.
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657. In a medium-speed marine propulsion engine equipped with direct admission air starting valves, the cylinders without air starting valves fire first because the __________.
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658. Air motors used for starting some auxiliary diesel engines are generally the type known as __________.
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659. Where is the air charge for an air starting system stored?
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660. A two-stroke cycle diesel engine requires less starting air than a four-stroke cycle diesel engine, of equal displacement, because the two-stroke cycle diesel engine ______.
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661. Which of the following problems can occur if you continually fail to drain off condensate from a starting air receiver?
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662. An accumulator used in a hydraulic starting system is generally located between the __________.
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663. Hydraulic starters are installed on many lifeboat diesel engines instead of comparable air start systems, because __________.
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664. When an engine fitted with a hydraulic starting system starts up, the starter is protected from the higher speed of the engine by ________.
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665. The purpose of the engine-driven hydraulic pump in an auxiliary diesel engine hydraulic starting system is to __________.
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666. For a diesel engine, approximately how long can an electric starter motor be operated continuously before damage may begin to occur due to overheating?
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667. The pinion of an auxiliary diesel-electric starting motor normally engages the flywheel ring gear by means of a/an __________.
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668. Auxiliary diesel engine electric starting motors use __________.
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669. Diesel engine electric starting motors generally require heavier duty motors and operate at higher voltages than comparable starting motors for gasoline engines due to __________.
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670. Which of the following conditions is most likely to occur if the electric starter motor pinion gear fails to disengage from the flywheel of a diesel engine after the engine has started?
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671. An electric heater built into some smaller diesel engines is used to __________.
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672. When starting air is admitted, a diesel engine turns over very slowly without firing. The cause may be __________.
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673. One cause of diesel engine surging can be a result of __________.
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674. Irregular engine speed in a diesel generator can be caused by __________.
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675. Before starting a diesel engine, you should always __________.
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676. What is the operating principle of a variable area flow meter, such as a rotameter?
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677. The most common instrument used to measure diesel engine exhaust pressure is the __________.
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678. Which of the following direct reading pressure gauges is capable of measuring and displaying both positive and negative pressures?
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679. Which of the following direct reading pressure gauges is capable of measuring two pressures and displaying the difference between the two?
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680. Which of the following direct-reading gauges would most likely be used in the application of a pump suction pressure gauge?
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681. If a standard bourdon tube type pressure gauge that is designed to measure and display gauge pressure reads 43.8 psig, what would be the equivalent absolute pressure?
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682. What type of direct reading thermometer works on the principle of differential expansion of dissimilar metals as the temperature rises and features a rotary dial scale?
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683. If the mercury has become separated in a liquid-in-glass thermometer, what can be done to correct this situation?
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684. What statement best represents the characteristics of an innage tape and bob for the purposes of taking a vented tank sounding?
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685. What statement best represents the characteristics of innage and ullage tank soundings?
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686. When determining the level of a potable water hydro pneumatic header tank fitted with a tubular sight glass, what must be taken into consideration?
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687. Which of the listed devices would be installed at a control system air pressure reducing station?
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688. 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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689. The boiler shown in the illustration would be classed as __________
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690. The ability of a metal to be hammered, or rolled out is called its __________.
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691. In addition to the indicated gauge pressure, what other information is presented on the compound gauge for the hypothetical refrigerant illustrated
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692. The air compressor shown in the illustration, when used aboard a vessel is typically operated as __________
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693. When an aluminum plate is bolted to a steel plate, what is required at the bolted joint to minimize bimetallic corrosion?
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694. The angle "A" shown on the illustrated lathe tool bit is properly called the __________
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695. What application often requires a valve to be remotely operated from a control station, where the valve itself is operated by an electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic motor?
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696. In what application is a remote valve operator most likely to be located outside the machinery space when the valve itself is located within the machinery space?
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697. In what application would a reflex type flat gauge glass be used?
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698. An arrow superimposed on a hydraulic graphic symbol at approximately 45°, as shown in the illustrated figures A, B, and C, indicates the component __________
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699. If a biological sewage treatment plant consists of three chambers, what is the sequential order of treatment chambers within the plant?
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700. You are checking the supply chilled water temperature thermistor probe on a highpressure hermetic centrifugal chiller. Using the illustrated chart, what statement is true if the supply water temperature is verified 45°F with a digital thermometer
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701. The coil temperature measured at the expansion valve sensing bulb of an operating system is 10°F. The low side pressure with the compressor running as shown on the gauge illustrated indicates 15 psig. What adjustments or changes, if any, should be made to the system
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702. Through which of the components shown in the illustration is flash gas formation a normal occurrence
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703. In a compression type automatic grease cup, the lubricant is forced into the bearing by__________.
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704. The most cost-effective method of recovering refrigerant from a low-pressure chiller with more than 500 lbs. of refrigerant and to meet EPA requirements is to recover the refrigerant using what protocol?
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705. To cut angle iron and heavy pipe with a hand hacksaw, you should use a blade with what number of teeth per inch?
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706. The device "F" shown in the illustration is best used to __________
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707. Which of the devices listed is used to maintain a snug interface between the rotating and stationary seal members shown in the illustration
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708. The device shown in the illustration is a/an __________
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709. The device shown in the illustration is commonly used to __________
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710. Which of the devices shown in the illustration is designed for both inside and outside measurements
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711. Which of the devices shown in the illustration should be used with a bridge gage
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712. The discharge capacity of the axial piston hydraulic pump, shown in the illustration, is _______
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713. If the distances "A" and/or "B" as shown in the illustration are excessivelyincreased, the tool will __________
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714. A distinguishing feature of an eductor, when compared to other pumps, is the __________.
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715. What should be done if localized scoring is discovered on a pump shaft sleeve during routine maintenance inspection?
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716. What is the drive arrangement of refrigeration compressor shown in figure "B" of the illustration
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717. If an engine lubricating oil's viscosity is given as SAE 20W as compared to SAE 20, what is the significant difference between the two lubricating oils?
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718. To ensure adequate lubrication and to prevent a high operating temperature, the recommended amount of grease injected into a ball or roller bearing is approximately __________.
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719. Which of the figures illustrated is not suitable for use as a hex head set screw
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720. Which of the figures illustrated would be LEAST desirable for use as a set screw
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721. The fluid used as a source of actuating power against the underside of the unloader power element piston of the refrigeration compressor capacity control mechanism illustrated is obtained from where
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722. Which of the following electrically operated refrigeration system valves would be most appropriate for use as a 2-position diverting hot gas bypass solenoid valve
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723. Which of the following illustrated expansion valves is designed to maintain a constant evaporator pressure rather than a constant evaporator superheat
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724. Which of the following leak detectors would be appropriate for use in leak detecting on a system currently pressurized with nitrogen
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725. Which of the following statements represents the difference between a four-jawindependent chuck and a three-jaw universal chuck?
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726. Which of the following statements is true
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727. Which of the following statements is true concerning centrifugal pumps?
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728. Which of the following statements is true concerning the valve shown in the illustration
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729. Which of the following system applications would require the use of a siphon tube (pigtail) to prevent gauge damage?
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730. Which of the following technologies would be associated with a Type III marine sanitation device?
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731. The function of item "7" shown in the illustration is to __________
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732. The function of the section labeled "C" in the device illustrated is to provide a/an __________
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733. For greater accuracy, some micrometers have a Vernier scale making it possible to read in increments of __________.
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734. Which of the hand valve configurations for the gauge manifold set is the correct set up for monitoring both the low and high system pressures
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735. When hardened metal is heat-treated by a process known as tempering, what metallurgical properties are achieved?
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736. Heat is removed from the refrigerant circulating through the refrigeration system, shown in the illustration, by which component
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737. In the hydraulic anchor windlass system illustrated, the main pressure relief valve opens as the load increases its strain on the system. The probable cause is the __________
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738. In the hydraulic anchor windlass system illustrated, if the power to the electric motor is on, but the wildcat does not turn, the pressure developed on either side of the system increases to half of the normal operating pressure regardless of the direction of movement in which the servo control is placed, the probable cause is the __________
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739. In the hydraulic anchor windlass system illustrated, pressure relief of the main pressure piping is provided by __________
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740. In a hydraulic system using the device illustrated, the high-pressure return is provided by __________
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741. Of the hydraulic tubing fittings illustrated, the flared fitting for high-pressure use is represented by figure __________
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742. Which of the illustrated figures represents the use of a right hand roughing tool
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743. Which of the illustrated gauges is capable of measuring vacuums at the micron level for the purpose of proving system dehydration during system evacuation with a vacuum pump, but displays the achieved vacuums at incremental threshold intervals rather than continuously
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744. (1.2.8.2-2) The illustrated hydraulic pump graphic symbol is used to depict a __________
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745. Which of the illustrated lathe tools would be used to produce a smooth finish cut for figure I
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746. In the illustrated schematic, which component is the device that was used to replace the six-way valve, as found on many older type steering gears
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747. The illustrated valve is known as a __________
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748. Which of the illustrated valves is used to gain access to a hermetic system and features a Schrader core valve which is unseated by the core depressor of hose fitting when attached
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749. Which illustration correctly depicts a double bevel groove weld
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750. Which of the illustrations depicts the correct procedure for applying pipe dope
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751. In the illustration, the welded neck flange is attached to the pipe by a __________.Illustration GS-0078
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752. Item "B" shown in the illustrated hydraulic circuit is used to __________
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753. Item "F" shown in the illustration represents two hydraulic pumps that are __________
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754. The lathe tool shown as figure "N" in the illustration is commonly known as a __________
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755. When a lathe is used for thread cutting, the number of threads per inch producedis determined by the speed relationship between the __________.
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756. Which of the lettered components shown in the illustration indicates the high-pressure cut-out
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757. The line labeled "C", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______
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758. The line labeled "G", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______
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759. Where is the location of a chain-operated valve when a chain wheel is attached to the stem and is associated with an endless chain for operation?
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760. 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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761. (1.2.15-9) On US flag steam propulsion vessels, the main reason for having a low suction line on the fuel oil service or settling tanks is to accomplish which of the following?
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762. What material is most commonly used as a sacrificial anode for the purposes of minimizing the galvanic corrosion of steel and cast iron?
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763. In the multi-evaporator refrigeration system shown in the illustration, what is the proper name for the valve labeled "29"
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764. If it is necessary to increase the operating head pressure of the refrigeration system using the device shown in the illustration, what should be done
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765. To obtain a 1/2 inch per foot taper on an 18-inch workpiece, the tailstock of the lathe must be set over _________.
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766. Which one of the following is a difference between a typical relief valve and a typical safety valve?
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767. One of the functions of the component labeled "E", shown in the illustration, is to __________
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768. What is the operating principle upon which a bubble tube system operates in indicating liquid tank level?
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769. For optimum results, centrifugal purification of heavy fuel oil should be accomplished with the fuel at the lowest practicable __________.
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770. In order to take suction on the lube oil drain tank cofferdam with the bilge pump shown in the illustration, how many suction side valves must be open
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771. Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump bronze impeller is usually caused by __________.
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772. In preparing the surface of a metal for application of primers and finish coats, which of the listed hand tools is appropriate for surfaces with significant pitting?
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773. What is the primary function of the devices shown in the illustration
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774. Prior to initial light off of an idle boiler, what must first be done to prevent boiler flareback?
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775. To properly cut even numbered threads using the lathe thread dial indicator shown in the illustration, you should close the lathe split or half-nut on __________
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776. To properly cut an odd numbered thread with a lathe using the thread dial indicator illustrated, you should close the lathe split, or half-nut on __________
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777. The hydraulic pump which would be mounted on the unit shown in the illustration, may begin to cavitate if __________
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778. The purpose of the instrument illustrated is to __________
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779. What is the purpose of the pressure transducer as shown in the illustration
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780. When reading a pressure that fluctuates severely on a direct-reading pressure gauge, what should be done?
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781. The reading on the vernier caliper scale shown in figure "G" in the illustration is __________
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782. What is the reading of the Vernier micrometer caliper scale shown in figure "G" in the illustration
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783. A reciprocating refrigeration compressor may be tested for leaking discharge valves by stopping the compressor, turning the discharge service valve all the way in, and then turning the compressor over by hand. If the discharge valves are leaking, the high-side pressure gauge will show pressures which react in which way?
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784. 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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785. After the refrigerant has been recovered, leaks repaired if necessary, the system ideally should undergo a dehydration evacuation prior to recharging with refrigerant. As shown in the illustration, besides the vacuum pump suction manifold isolation valve being opened, what would be the proper valve positions to accomplish and prove the evacuation
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786. In a refrigeration system featuring low-side pumpdown prior to the automatic shutdown of the compressor, the temperature of the refrigerated space is controlled by the action of a thermostat wired to what device?
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787. Remote valve operators are frequently fitted with a handwheel for local operation if the motor fails. If this is so, what is the procedure for local manual control?
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788. Salt water ballast is to be discharged into the #6 port and starboard wing tanks. Which combination of valves, illustrated, must be opened, and which valves should be closed
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789. Which of the saws listed would be more suitable for cutting metal in tight quartersor flush to a surface where a hand-held hacksaw frame could not be used?
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790. Which of the screwdrivers listed is designed for the precision assembly of smallparts?
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791. Which of the screwdrivers listed has a tip surrounded by parallel fluted ridgesresembling the ridges of a splined socket wrench?
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792. When securing an oxyacetylene cutting outfit for an extended period, you shouldclose the __________.
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793. With a service gauge manifold set connected to a refrigerant compressor as shown in the illustration, which arrangement of the gauge manifold set valves and compressor service valves would allow for simultaneous reading of the compressor suction and discharge pressures
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794. (1.5.5.4-4) The setpoint adjustment of the device shown in the illustration is made by rotating what component
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795. Setting up a welding job, where the work is the positive pole and the electrode is thenegative pole for the arc, is known as a/an __________.
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796. The shaft sleeve for the pump shown in the illustration is identified by which item number
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797. On a ship with a continuously manned engine room, ratings may form part of the engineering watch. For engine room watch ratings, what is the customary time to relieve the watch?
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798. 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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799. As shown in the illustrated flow diagram for a self-contained recovery unit designed for the recovery of refrigerants from high-pressure appliances as defined by the EPA Clean Air Act rules, what is the functional purpose of the item labeled "FS2"
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800. As shown in the illustrated LP centrifugal chiller pressure maintenance system, what is its functional purpose
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801. As shown in the illustrated refrigeration system piping schematic diagram with the various accessories and controls and equipped with an air-cooled condenser with high side pressure controls, what statement is true concerning the fan cycling control pressure switch
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802. Spring reinforced oil seals for retention of lubricant, are installed with the lip of the seal facing __________
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803. When starting a reciprocating refrigeration compressor that has been shut down for a period of time, you should manually throttle which valve?
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804. Which of the statements listed is applicable to the thermostatic expansion valve shown in the illustration
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805. What statement is true concerning the polishing coalescer filter of an oily-waterseparator?
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806. What statement is true concerning portable power tools?
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807. What statement is true concerning the use of wrenches and drive tools as used to manipulate threaded fasteners?
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808. The term "oil foaming" in refrigeration practice, is used to describe what event?
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809. The term referring to the number of teeth per inch on a hacksaw blade is known as the __________.
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810. If a thermometer reads 80°C, what is the equivalent temperature in °F?
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811. If a thermometer reads 850 °F, what is the equivalent temperature in °C?
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812. What is true concerning highly contaminated refrigerant recovered from burned out small appliances?
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813. What type of eye protection affords the best protection from severe exposure to airborne impact hazards?
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814. What type of pump is shown in the illustration
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815. What type of valve is shown in the illustration
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816. When using a hand-held hacksaw the correct maximum rate of speed for cuttingshould be __________.
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817. Which of the valves listed for the device shown in the illustration will be open while the unit is operating in the backflush mode
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818. A vessel is in compliance with federal regulations regarding the discharge of sewage by __________.
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819. On vessels exceeding 1600 GRT, who is responsible for the practical upkeep of machinery and the manning of the engine room?
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820. A weld with triangular cross sections is used to join two surfaces at right angles toeach other, and is called a __________.
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821. The welding symbol reference line using the inverted "V" indicates __________
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822. According to the illustrated diesel engine cooling water systems diagram, what fluid is the low temperature central freshwater thermostat designed to maintain
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823. According to the illustrated diesel engine cooling water systems diagram, what is the functional description of the low temperature central fresh water thermostat
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824. According to the illustrated diesel engine fuel treatment and fuel service systems schematic, what is the purpose of the valve labeled "1"
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825. According to the illustrated diesel engine fuel treatment and fuel service systems schematic, what statement is true concerning the valves labeled "4" and "5"
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826. According to the illustrated diesel propulsion plant fresh water cooling systems diagram, in which subsystem is the deaerator located
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827. According to the illustrated main and auxiliary diesel engine cooling water systems diagram, which of the following heat exchangers are connected directly in series with one another
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828. According to the illustrated main engine cooling water systems diagram, which of the following heat exchangers would be isolated and bypassed while maneuvering in or out of port
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829. According to the illustrated main engine cooling water systems diagram, which of the following labeled heat exchangers represents the main lube oil cooler
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830. According to the illustrated main engine cooling water systems drawing, which of the labeled heat exchangers represents the charge air coolers
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831. According to the illustrated main engine cooling water systems drawing, which labeled heat exchangers use sea water as a cooling medium
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832. According to the illustrated main engine cooling water systems drawing, which labeled pump is the main engine sea water cooling water pump
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833. According to the illustrated main engine cooling water systems drawing, which labeled sea water-cooled heat exchanger would have the highest sea water inlet temperature
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834. In addition to achieving a speed reduction for efficient propeller operation, what statement represents other possible functional purposes for reduction gears?
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835. In addition to checking the lube oil sump level and temperature of a line shaft steady bearing, what else must be checked for?
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836. As it applies to the combustion process associated with diesel engines, what is meant by the term "scavenging"?
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837. You are asked by the watch or duty engineer to check for any evidence for turbocharger surging. What should you check for?
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838. When checking a water-lubricated stern tube bearing while underway, what should be checked for?
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839. The component shown in the illustration, labeled "I", is the __________
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840. The device shown in the illustration is commonly used to __________
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841. The diesel engine component labeled "3", shown in the illustration is called the __________
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842. In a diesel engine jacket water cooler, with sea water cooling the engine jacket cooling water, what statement is true?
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843. In a diesel engine lube oil cooler, with sea water cooling the lubricating oil, what statement is true?
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844. Diesel engines powering large vessels that drive fixed-pitch propellers through a nonreversing reduction gear are of what type?
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845. If a diesel engine has been stopped because of piston seizure due to severe overheating, the crankcase __________.
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846. The diesel engine wrist pin in the illustration is indicated by the component labeled __________
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847. With a direct drive main propulsion arrangement, what statement is true?
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848. Ethylene glycol, when used as a coolant in a closed cooling system for a diesel engine, is more advantageous than untreated raw water because it __________.
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849. The expansion tank for a diesel engine closed cooling system is designed to maintain a constant head on the system and __________.
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850. Which of the following methods is used to lubricate main propulsion medium-speed diesel engine reduction gears?
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851. Which of the following methods is used to securely fasten the Babbitt lining of a reduction gear bearing to its shell?
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852. What is the function of the intake system for a diesel engine?
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853. In an HFO service system, what is the immediate destination of the fuel unconsumed by the main propulsion diesel engine?
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854. The illustrated device is operated directly by __________
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855. In the illustrated diesel engine, which label points to the piston
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856. How is the illustrated strainer element cleaned during engine operation
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857. In what location is heavy fuel oil kept below the flash point?
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858. In what location is heavy fuel oil kept above the flash point, but below the boiling point of water?
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859. The lube oil strainer shown in the illustration is used on the reduction gear of a mid-size diesel engine. The strainer elements consist of __________
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860. A magnetic strainer is primarily used in diesel engine reduction gear oil systems to remove small particles of __________.
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861. By what means are two sections of propulsion line shafting typically joined together?
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862. A modern centrifuge, similar to the device shown in the illustration, is opened for periodic cleaning. The most common cause of operating failure after reassembling is due to __________
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863. When monitoring a heavy fuel oil treatment plant, what would be an indication that the treatment plant throughput volume is less than the main engine consumption?
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864. If oil discharges are detected when the scavenging air receiver drains are blown on a slow-speed, two-stroke, turbocharged, aftercooled engine, what is the most likely oil source?
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865. A photoelectric cell installed in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler burner management system __________.
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866. The pinion gear shown in the illustration, is located __________
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867. What is the primary purpose of self-aligning spherically-seated line shaft bearings?
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868. The section of the turbocharger which would be connected to the aftercooler inlet is labeled __________
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869. When a slow-speed diesel engine is used to directly drive a fixed-pitch propeller, how is a stop order met?
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870. If a slow-speed two-stroke cycle diesel engine is fitted with exhaust valves located in the cylinder heads, what scavenging flow-pattern is utilized?
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871. If a slow-speed two-stroke cycle diesel engine is fitted with scavenging air ports and exhaust ports located on opposite sides of the cylinder wall, what scavenging flow-pattern is utilized?
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872. During the starting of a diesel engine, compression gases are prevented from backing into the air starting system, shown in the illustration, by the __________
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873. What statement is true concerning oil-lubricated stern tube bearings?
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874. A three-way thermostatic control valve regulates the diesel engine cooling water temperature by passing a portion of the water __________.
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875. What type of clutch is pictured in the illustration
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876. What type of clutch is used in the illustrated medium-speed diesel engine reduction gear
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877. What type of propeller thrust reversing method (or methods) is or are used with a main propulsion slow-speed crosshead type diesel engine installation?
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878. Upon conducting a machinery space round on a main propulsion diesel, you detect a significant amount of water discharge when blowing down the charge air cooler or scavenging air receiver drains. What should you do?
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879. Upon conducting a machinery space round on a slow-speed main propulsion diesel, you detect a significant amount of oil discharge when blowing down the scavenging air receiver drains. What should you do?
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880. Valve '1', as shown in the illustration, should be operated when __________
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881. What would be the most accurate description of the illustrated cutaway drawing of a reduction gear as used for medium-speed diesel propulsion
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882. What would be the primary indication that a fuel oil service system booster pump duplex suction strainer needed to be shifted over and cleaned?
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883. What would be the primary indication that a heavy fuel oil purifier supply pump suction strainer needed cleaning?
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884. If you wish to initiate a station-to-station call over a sound-powered telephone circuit, what is the correct procedure?
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885. According to the illustrated auxiliary steam and HP bleed steam system diagram, what are the characteristics of the steam supplied to the main feed pump drive turbines
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886. According to the illustrated auxiliary steam and HP bleed system diagram, what steam loads are supplied by the same steam pressure reducing station
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887. According to the illustrated cross-compounded main propulsion turbine set, where are the astern elements located
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888. According to the illustrated diagram, what is the correct sequential order of heat exchangers that the main condensate pump pumps condensate through
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889. According to the illustrated diagram, what is the normal source of heat for the boiler air heaters when the vessel is underway under full power
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890. According to the illustrated diagram, what is the normal source of heat for the first stage feed heater and the distilling plants when the vessel is underway under full power
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891. According to the illustrated diagram, what statement is true concerning the operation of the main condenser hotwell level control device
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892. According to the illustrated diagram, what statement is true concerning the operation of the "make-up valve"
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893. According to the illustrated lubricating oil system diagram, which of the labeled items would be used to manually strip out the sludge from the bottom of the main lube oil sump prior to entry for cleaning
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894. According to the illustrated lubricating oil system diagram, which of the labeled items would be used to verify that the gravity lube oil tank is full and overflowing
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895. According to the illustrated steam and HP bleed system diagram, which steam pressure reducing station has the lowest set point
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896. In addition to sensing steam drum water level, what additional sensing input does a two-element feedwater regulator control system utilize?
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897. The adjustable spherically seated self-aligning bearing housings used in turbines are provided with oil deflector rings. The function of these rings is to __________.
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898. When blowing tubes, what is the determining factor in deciding how many revolutions of rotation of a sootblower element are required?
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899. When blowing tubes on an integral superheat boiler fitted with an economizer, the operating sequence to be followed is recommended by the manufacturer. What section of the boiler is generally blown first and last?
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900. Under what circumstances would a propulsion steam turbine turning (jacking) gear most likely be used?
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901. When cleaning boiler fuel oil atomizer parts, what type of cleaning tool should NEVER be used?
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902. In a coil-type forced circulation water-tube boiler, __________.
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903. The component shown in the illustration, labeled "IV", is the ________
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904. The connections labeled "A" in the illustration, are used to __________
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905. Control of the fuel oil metering valve in an automatically fired boiler is accomplished by a __________.
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906. Which of the following conditions is indicated by oil flowing through a lube oil gravity tank overflow sight glass?
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907. Which of the following labeled items of the illustrated air register and burner assembly represents the means by which the flame may be visually checked for color and condition
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908. Which of the following labeled items of the illustrated air register and burner assembly represents the mechanism for operating the register air doors
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909. Which of the following labeled items of the illustrated air register and burner assembly represents the poke hole cover and would be temporarily removed to poke through a clinker
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910. Which of the following labeled items of the illustrated section of boiler refractory represents the insulating block
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911. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the operation of the level or drain regulator associated with the feed water heater shown in the illustration is correct
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912. Which of the following statements about gravity type lube oil systems is correct?
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913. Where do fuel oil vapors tend to accumulate in an engine room?
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914. Fuel piping should be regularly inspected for leaks. What leak location would be particularly troublesome in terms of presenting a fire hazard?
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915. For the gland seal regulator shown in the illustration, an increase in gland seal pressure will result in ________
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916. In a gravity type lube oil service system, if no lube oil appears in the sight glass of the return drop line while underway, this is a positive indication that __________.
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917. In the illustrated exploded view of a pivoted shoe thrust bearing, identify the base ring
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918. The intermediate pressure bleed steam system, shown in the illustration, is used to supply steam at approximately __________
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919. The items labeled "D" in the illustration are the __________
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920. The item shown in the illustration is commonly identified as a _________
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921. Which of the labeled items attached to the top of the illustrated steam drum represents the means by which saturated steam is delivered to the superheater
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922. Which of the labeled items within the illustrated steam drum helps prevent surging of water within the drum as a vessel pitches
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923. Which of the labeled items within the illustrated steam drum represents the last line of defense in helping to prevent moisture carryover into the saturated steam leaving the steam drum
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924. Which of the labeled items within the illustrated steam drum represents the means by which feed water is introduced into the steam drum
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925. Which of the labeled items within the illustrated steam drum represents the means by which floating impurities are removed from the steam drum
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926. Which of the labeled items within the illustrated steam drum represents the means by which water treatment chemicals are introduced into the steam drum
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927. Which line in the illustration shown provides live steam to the gland seal regulator
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928. On a main propulsion turbine set of a merchant ship, where is the astern staging generally located?
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929. What method of burner light-off presents the greatest danger to boiler flareback?
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930. What is the name of the device pictured in the illustration
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931. What is the name of the nozzle which is associated with the steam drum and is shown in the illustration
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932. What is the normal destination of steam exiting a main feed pump drive turbine?
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933. During normal operation of a main propulsion turbine, the lube oil supply temperature to the bearings should be maintained at approximately __________.
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934. When operating with the auxiliary feed line, feed water flow is controlled __________.
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935. In what part of a main boiler fuel oil service system is it permissible to raise the temperature of the fuel above the flash point?
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936. When performing a bottom blow on a boiler, what valve is spun open quickly?
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937. When performing a periodic gauge glass blow down to insure that the glass is free and operating correctly, what action is performed first?
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938. When placing a cleaned and properly made up atomizer in the spare atomizer rack, how should the atomizer be stored?
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939. What is the purpose of the items labeled "moving blades" located on the illustrated steam turbine
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940. What is the purpose of the item labeled "nozzle" located on the illustrated steam turbine
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941. As shown on the illustrated huddling chamber type safety valve drawing, what item is associated with setting the blow down adjustment
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942. As shown on the illustrated soot blower diagram, what item is responsible for opening and closing the steam admission poppet valve at the appropriate times during element rotation
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943. As shown on the illustrated sootblower diagram, how is the sootblower element rotated
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944. What size drill is used to drill the orifice of the sprayer plate of the illustrated atomizer
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945. A slight vacuum is maintained in the shell of the first stage heater shown in the illustration. The primary reason for the vacuum is to __________
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946. What is the source of heat for a third stage feed heater (if fitted) while a vessel is underway under full load?
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947. What statement concerning the operation of a propulsion steam turbine turning (jacking) gear is true?
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948. What statement is true concerning the illustrated boiler saddle, support and foot
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949. What statement is true concerning the illustrated steam turbine bearing lubricating oil flow and temperature indicating device
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950. Which statement is true concerning the operation of item 12 on the illustrated air register and burner assembly
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951. What statement is true concerning a propulsion steam turbine turning (jacking) gear?
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952. To stop the rotor of a main turbine while underway at sea you should __________.
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953. In terms of the completeness of combustion, in viewing the condition of the stack, what would be the indication of the MOST complete combustion and HIGHEST boiler efficiency?
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954. In terms of the completeness of combustion, in viewing the flame through the peephole, what would be the indication of the MOST complete combustion?
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955. In terms of the diluting effect of excessive excess air, when viewing the flame through a peephole, what would be the indication of the greatest diluting effect with far too much excess air?
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956. When transferring fuel from a fuel storage tank to a fuel oil settling tank, what is the best protection against an oil spill?
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957. What type of bearing is shown in the illustration
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958. What type of thrust is the bearing shown in the illustrated steam turbine shaft bearing designed to absorb
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959. The unit shown in the illustration is used as the __________
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960. The upper section of the feedwater heater indicated by "G" in the illustration is used as the __________
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961. When used for the purpose of controlling the temperature of main steam, what is the source of water and steam for the illustrated device
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962. According to the illustrated steam tables, what would be the superheater outlet temperature if saturated steam at 400 psia was elevated 192
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963. According to the temperature/enthalpy diagram for water at atmospheric pressure, if the substance is undergoing a heat loss, what heat transfer process is represented by the region associated with "4"
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964. Excessive air leakage into the suction side of a centrifugal pump would be indicated by which of the following operational problems?
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965. Greases used for most marine applications would use what thickening base?
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966. If you hear a continuous blast of the whistle for not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds, what does this indicate?
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967. If you hear the general alarm sounded 3 times supplemented by 3 short blasts of the whistle, what does this indicate?
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968. In the diagram illustrated, the direction of flow through item 3 is __________
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969. In which lubrication application is a lubricating oil with demulsibility properties most likely to be used?
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970. On a slow speed, crosshead type, diesel engine, in which application is the lubricating oil considered a consumable?
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971. The illustrated hydraulic pump graphic symbol is used to depict a __________
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972. The lathe tool shown as figure "U" in the illustration is commonly known as a __________
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973. To prevent blowback when attempting to light off an idle boiler, what statement is true?
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974. What device on the bridge shows the rudder's position?
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975. What is the alarm signal for manning boat stations or boat drills onboard a merchant ship?
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976. What is the purpose of the torque limit switch as fitted on an electric motor operated rising stem gate valve?
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977. What is the whistle signal for stop lowering boats?
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978. When a slow-speed diesel engine is used to directly drive a fixed-pitch propeller, upon execution of a stop order and cutting off fuel delivery, if there is way on the ship how is engine rotation stopped?
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979. Which of the tanks, shown in the illustration, supplies fuel to the emergency generator
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980. While fires are lit in a boiler, in terms of uptake dampers and air register doors, what conditions must be met?
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981. In a refrigeration system that is not protected by a water failure switch, if the cooling water to the condenser fails, what will be the result for protective purposes?
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982. The safety heads of most large reciprocating compressors used in refrigeration systems are held in place by what means?
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983. The sensing line for the low-pressure cut-out switch for a refrigeration system is typically connected at what location?
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984. There are three pieces of information that should be included in delivering a message via a sound-powered telephone. Which of the following represents the proper sequence of information delivery?
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985. What is the primary function of the device illustrated
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986. Which of the listed devices would be installed in the air compressor discharge line between the compressor and receiver of a control air system?
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987. What is a quick and effective way of determining whether or not a boiler water gauge glass is operating properly?
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988. According to the illustrated diesel engine fuel treatment and fuel service systems schematic, what is the purpose of the device labeled "viscosimeter"
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989. According to the illustrated diesel engine fuel treatment and fuel service systems schematic, what would be the appropriate valve configuration for operating the two heavy fuel oil purifiers in series
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990. According to the illustrated lubricating oil system diagram, which of the labeled items is the lube oil storage tank
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991. According to the illustrated main and auxiliary diesel engine cooling water systems diagram, which of the following heat exchangers uses high temperature fresh water (jacket water) as a source of heat
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992. According to the illustrated steam tables, what would be the latent heat of vaporization for boiler water if the auxiliary boiler was operating at 135
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993. As shown in the illustrated D type single furnace boiler, what does item "E" represent
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994. As shown in the illustrated D type single furnace boiler, what does item "F" represent
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995. As shown in the illustration, what is the diaphragm orifice labeled "H" used for
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996. As shown in the illustration, what is the function of component "B"
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997. For the typical marine turbocharged main propulsion diesel engine, where is the usual location for the air intake filter and silencer?
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998. Greases used for most marine applications would have what National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI) grade?
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999. How is accidental flooding of the engine room bilges through the bilge system prevented?
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1000. If a steam propulsion plant is provided with two main propulsion boilers, two fuel oil service heaters, two fuel oil service pumps, and two fuel oil settling tanks, what is the capacity of each fuel oil service heater?
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1001. If an attempted light off of an idle boiler fails, what should be done?
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1002. In terms of the completeness of combustion, in performing a stack gas analysis on an operating boiler, what would be the indication of the LEAST complete combustion?
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1003. In the system illustrated, what type of valves are downstream of point "A"
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1004. The diaphragm orifice labeled "H", as shown in the illustration is used as a/an __________
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1005. 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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1006. What is the heat source for the deaerating feed tank introduced at "E" in the illustration
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1007. What is the source of heat for a second stage feed heater (deaerating feed tank) while a vessel is underway under full load?
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1008. What statement is true concerning the illustrated boiler saddle, support and/or foot
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1009. What type of bearing is shown in the illustration
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1010. What type of diesel engine starting system is pictured in the illustration
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1011. Which of the below engines might power a large merchant vessel with a direct drive controllable pitch propeller?
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1012. Which of the following automatically actuates the overspeed tripping device installed on an auxiliary turbine?
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1013. Which of the following statements correctly describes the construction of the close coupled sanitary pump shown in the illustration
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1014. Which of the following types of bearings are used as line shaft bearings?
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1015. While underway on a steamship, the main condenser is operating under a 28.09 "Hg vacuum gauge. According to the illustrated properties of saturated steam table, how much condensate depression would there be if the condensate temperature leaving the main condenser hot well is 96
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1016. How is lube oil pressure provided to a turbogenerator when starting the unit in an automated plant?
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1017. As shown in the illustrated D type single furnace boiler, what does item "H" represent
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1018. The term "oil foaming" in refrigeration practice, is used to describe what event?
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1019. According to the temperature/enthalpy diagram for water at atmospheric pressure, if the substance is undergoing a heat gain, what heat transfer process is represented by the region associated with "4"
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