USCG Prep
Home
Sign in
Contacts
Exam
Download
Search
Homepage
»
Third Assistant Engineer (Steam-Motor-Gas Turbine Plants (Unlimited))
Q535 — General Subjects
Download PDF
Progress:
24
%
(
23
/94)
Learning progress
?
1. What is the distance between the center of the discharge outlet and the top of the motor illustrated
Not learned
2. In the illustration, line "J" is used to depict a ______
Not learned
3. The exploded view of the drawing shown in the illustration is intended to show the __________
Not learned
4. When renewing sections of pipe in a hydraulic system, the nominal pipe size of the piping always indicates the __________.
Not learned
5. For the various sizes of tubing and wall thickness used in a hydraulic system, the inside diameter can be determined if it is remembered that the inside diameter equals the outside diameter less __________.
Not learned
6. If the speed of a drill is too great, the drill will __________.
Not learned
7. Before boring a blind tapered hole, a good shop practice to follow is to __________.
Not learned
8. Failing to decrease the feed pressure on a drill as its point begins to break through the bottom of the work piece will cause the drill to __________.
Not learned
9. One of the steps required to increase the drilling speed of a drill press is to _________.
Not learned
10. A tapered shank drill is removed from the drill press spindle with a __________.
Not learned
11. When drilling holes larger than 1/2 inch, drilling a smaller hole first is a good practice. This is called a pilot hole, and the pilot drill should have a diameter __________.
Not learned
12. Before drilling a hole in a piece of metal, the location of the hole center should be __________.
Not learned
13. Which of the listed metals can usually be drilled without lubrication?
Not learned
14. Which material can be drilled at the highest speed?
Not learned
15. With respect to machine shop "taps and dies", a plug tap is correctly used for __________.
Not learned
16. If you are hand tapping holes in cast iron, you should __________.
Not learned
17. 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?
Not learned
18. 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 __________.
Not learned
19. What class of screw thread is indicated with a machine screw described as 1/2-13 NC-2?
Not learned
20. With regards to the American National Screw Thread nomenclature, "pitch" is the __________.
Not learned
21. The letters 'NC' in '1/4-20 NC' indicates the bolt is __________.
Not learned
22. Which of the following is true when comparing the different "class of fit" for machine threads on bolts and nuts?
Not learned
23. 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?
Not learned
24. The correct torque value for a micrometer torque wrench is reached when _________.
Not learned
25. When using a micrometer to measure a drill for size, you should measure across the drill __________.
Not learned
26. To determine the diameter of a small hole, which of the listed tools must be used with inside calipers to get an accurate reading?
Not learned
27. The rotating part of a micrometer is the known as the __________.
Not learned
28. If a micrometer were opened to a distance of 0.0001 inch, you would say the reading is __________.
Not learned
29. A micrometer screw has a pitch of __________.
Not learned
30. One turn of the micrometer barrel will linearly move the spindle __________.
Not learned
31. The most accurate method of measuring the setting of an inside caliper is to use a/an __________.
Not learned
32. The reading on the micrometer scale shown in figure "D" in the illustration is __________
Not learned
33. A reading of 0.625 inch on a micrometer with a 2 to 3 inch range would be equal to __________.
Not learned
34. (1.2.11.4-5) To get an accurate measurement using a 12 inch machinist's steel rule, you should measure __________.
Not learned
35. To measure the circumference of a piece of pipe, you should use a __________.
Not learned
36. In machine shop practice, a center gauge is used for checking the angle of __________.
Not learned
37. The lathe tools shown as figure "M" in the illustration are commonly known as __________
Not learned
38. The main difference between a common lathe dog and a safety lathe dog is that the latter __________.
Not learned
39. If you are machining work held between lathe centers, and the lathe centers begin to squeal, you should first __________.
Not learned
40. A follower rest should be used with a lathe to machine __________.
Not learned
41. 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 __________.
Not learned
42. Before power to a lathe is turned on, it is a good shop practice to first hand feed the carriage to ensure __________.
Not learned
43. Which of the following statements best defines 'depth of cut' in lathe work?
Not learned
44. Reheating a hardened component to a temperature lower than the hardening temperature and then cooling it is known as __________.
Not learned
45. When metal is tempered, it becomes __________.
Not learned
46. What is the purpose of heat treating steel?
Not learned
47. Monel metal is an alloy composed mainly of __________.
Not learned
48. When arc welding, the flux that covers the electrode is used to __________.
Not learned
49. What effect does preheating, concurrent heating, or post heating have on welding a joint?
Not learned
50. Which of the listed types of steam end piston rod packing should be used in a steam reciprocating pump?
Not learned
51. When renewing spiral packing in a centrifugal pump stuffing box, after the packing is firmly seated, the packing gland nuts should be __________.
Not learned
52. 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 __________.
Not learned
53. Why should the use of metallic or semi-metallic packing hooks or pullers be avoided on bronze or brass shafts, rods, plungers, or sleeves?
Not learned
54. Charring or glazing of the inner circumference of the packing rings in a centrifugal pump is caused by __________.
Not learned
55. 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?
Not learned
56. Which of the following statements is true regarding mechanical seals?
Not learned
57. When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a pump, it is important to ______.
Not learned
58. As it pertains to safety valves, what is the definition of blow down?
Not learned
59. Concerning safety valves, what statement is true?
Not learned
60. Which of the following listed valves would require "blow down" to insure proper operation and prevent damage due to repeated and rapid opening and closing?
Not learned
61. What could be the cause of water hammer in a steam heating system?
Not learned
62. What statement representing the primary purpose of a steam trap is true?
Not learned
63. What type of steam trap is most susceptible to damage if allowed to come into contact with superheated steam?
Not learned
64. In order for a steam trap to be effective in accomplishing its intended purpose, what statement is true regarding its installation?
Not learned
65. Which of the following terms is used to identify the pressure of a liquid entering a centrifugal pump?
Not learned
66. If the existing vapor pressure is subtracted from the indicated pressure at the pump suction, the remainder is the __________.
Not learned
67. The pressure of a liquid leaving the pump can be referred to as the __________.
Not learned
68. A pump is defined as a device that __________.
Not learned
69. The basic function of the centrifugal pump impeller is to __________.
Not learned
70. Air leakage between the shaft and stuffing box packing in a centrifugal pump is prevented by __________.
Not learned
71. 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?
Not learned
72. The primary function of a centrifugal pump volute is to __________.
Not learned
73. A recirculating, or bleed off line is installed on a centrifugal pump in order to __________.
Not learned
74. Water leaking from a pump packing gland is kept away from the bearing housing by the use of __________.
Not learned
75. One disadvantage of using a mechanical shaft seal instead of mechanical packing is that __________.
Not learned
76. Which type of pump would normally be used to transfer fairly large quantities of fluids at relatively low pressures?
Not learned
77. When repacking a stuffing box fitted with a lantern ring, which of the following precautions should be observed?
Not learned
78. A pump shaft that is bent or distorted should normally be __________.
Not learned
79. A centrifugal pump may fail to deliver water when first started if the __________.
Not learned
80. Which of the materials listed is used as the dynamic seal material on mechanical seals installed on most centrifugal pumps used in water service?
Not learned
81. Which of the following bilge pumping applications would most likely use a non-automated centrifugal pump under manual supervision?
Not learned
82. One of the consequences in continuing to operate a centrifugal bilge pump with the discharge valve closed, is that the _______.
Not learned
83. If a centrifugal pump were continually operated with the discharge valve closed, the __________.
Not learned
84. Why does a centrifugal bilge pump require priming?
Not learned
85. A centrifugal pump gradually develops insufficient discharge pressure. What corrective action is required?
Not learned
86. 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 __________.
Not learned
87. The simplest method to use for determining if a centrifugal pump is operating as designed, is to ________.
Not learned
88. 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 __________.
Not learned
89. If you have a duplex, single acting, reciprocating pump making 140 strokes/minute with a 3" diameter cylinder, and a 12" stroke with a 94% volumetric efficiency, what is the capacity of this pump?
Not learned
90. 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?
Not learned
91. The suction-force principle of operation is a typical characteristic of __________.
Not learned
92. Which of the listed devices is used to control the admission of steam to the steam cylinder of a reciprocating pump?
Not learned
93. Which of the listed reciprocating pump parts control the position of the pilot slide valve?
Not learned
94. The total length of stroke in a reciprocating steam pump can be adjusted by __________.
Not learned
95. When securing a steam reciprocating pump, which of the valves listed should remain open?
Not learned
96. Which of the lubricants listed is the best to use on a reciprocating pump rod?
Not learned
97. The first step when resetting the slide valves on a duplex reciprocating pump is to __________.
Not learned
98. To safely remove the piston rod packing from the steam end of a reciprocating pump, you should __________.
Not learned
99. An inadequate reciprocating bilge pump discharge is most often caused by_______.
Not learned
100. Which of the following conditions would prevent a steam reciprocating pump from delivering its rated capacity?
Not learned
101. When piston rod packing persists in leaking on a reciprocating steam pump, the cause may be __________.
Not learned
102. A pounding noise occurring in one cylinder of a steam reciprocating general service pump could be caused by __________.
Not learned
103. Excessive lost motion in the valve mechanism of a duplex reciprocating pump will cause the __________.
Not learned
104. When the danger of freezing exists, all steam driven reciprocating pumps and deck equipment should be ______.
Not learned
105. Which of the listed parts is used in a lobe-type rotary pump to allow for wear on the lobe edges?
Not learned
106. Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping oil because __________.
Not learned
107. The capacity of a gear type rotary pump, when operated at a constant speed, will decrease with an increase in the pump __________.
Not learned
108. A spur gear pump should be operated with the discharge valves __________.
Not learned
109. How does the viscosity of a fluid being pumped affect the operation of a spur gear pump?
Not learned
110. Why is the discharge pressure of a herringbone gear pump steadier than the discharge pressure of a simple spur gear pump?
Not learned
111. An increase in rotor clearances in a rotary pump will __________.
Not learned
112. Which of the following methods applies to how a vacuum is created by a jet pump or an eductor?
Not learned
113. The three basic parts of any eductor are the nozzle, the suction chamber, and the __________.
Not learned
114. (1.2.16.6.1-9) One of the main differences between the various types of screw pumps is in the __________.
Not learned
115. Which of the pumping systems listed for use aboard ship will most likely use a propeller type pump?
Not learned
116. Which of the listed valve types is typically used for suction and discharge valves on modern low pressure air compressors?
Not learned
117. In order to distribute the side pressures over a wide area of the cylinder walls and liners, which of the listed types of pistons are used in modern low-pressure air compressors?
Not learned
118. If one drive belt on an air compressor is found to be worn you should __________.
Not learned
119. After disassembly, the safest way to remove carbon deposits from air compressor inlet and discharge valves is to use __________.
Not learned
120. A viscous film of oil collected between the valve face and seat of a low pressure reciprocating air compressor will __________.
Not learned
121. Operating a reciprocating air compressor without an air filter will cause __________.
Not learned
122. In a low pressure air compressor, the loss of volumetric efficiency normally results from __________.
Not learned
123. Aftercoolers are used with air compressors to __________.
Not learned
124. Which of the following compressors on a motor ship would most likely operate at approximately 100 psig?
Not learned
125. If an air compressor is fitted with a hand-off-auto (H-O-A) control station, what statement concerning operation is true?
Not learned
126. How often should the air receivers on a compressed air system be drained of moisture and emulsions?
Not learned
127. When checking the oil level on a reciprocating air compressor fitted with a dipstick, under what conditions should the oil level be checked?
Not learned
128. As an indication that an air compressor air intake filter needs to be replaced or cleaned, what statement is true?
Not learned
129. Which of the following statements represents the proper procedural sequence for adjusting the metering rate of an in-line lubricator as used in a ship's service air system hose station? Assume that the pressure regulator has been properly set.
Not learned
130. Which of the following statements represents the proper criteria to decide when to drain a filter/moisture separator as used in a ship's service air system hose station?
Not learned
131. In a twin-tower desiccant type air dryer using silica gel as an adsorbing agent, what is the procedure for rejuvenating the tower presently on service when the desiccant becomes saturated with moisture?
Not learned
132. Which of the following causes would most likely result in excessively high belt-driven reciprocating air compressor drive motor running current draw?
Not learned
133. If a reciprocating air compressor was operating at a compression ratio that exceeded its design parameters, what would be the effect?
Not learned
134. If a belt-driven reciprocating air compressor is operating at a lower than design displacement capacity (in cubic feet per minute), which of the following would be a cause?
Not learned
135. If a reciprocating air compressor has cylinder suction or discharge valves that fail to properly seat, what statement is true concerning the result?
Not learned
136. What statement is true concerning carbon deposit formation on reciprocating compressor cylinder valves?
Not learned
137. Overall heat transfer processes often involve two or more modes of heat transfer. Specifically, when heat is being transferred from one side of an air compressor cylinder wall to the opposite side, what mode of heat transfer is associated with that particular part of the overall process?
Not learned
138. If the drive belts on an air compressor were squealing during start-up, you should do which of the following?
Not learned
139. Which of the following problems would be the probable cause for the faulty operation of a reciprocating air compressor suction valve?
Not learned
140. In a shell-and-tube type hydraulic fluid cooler, the amount of heat transferred from the hydraulic fluid to the cooling water depends upon __________.
Not learned
141. Which of the following provisions for thermal expansion for shell-and-tube heat exchangers only requires a single tube sheet located at one end?
Not learned
142. For a given shell diameter and tube sizes for a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, which tube pitch pattern would be the most compact design allowing for the most tubes?
Not learned
143. For marine-type shell-and-tube heat exchangers, what is the most common arrangement for baffles?
Not learned
144. When placing a shell-and-tube heat exchanger with a removable tube bundle such as a bayonet-tube heavy fuel oil service heater into service, to avoid thermal shock what statement represents the correct operating procedure?
Not learned
145. When taking a shell-and-tube heat exchanger with a removable tube bundle such as a bayonet-tube heavy fuel oil service heater out of service, to prevent water hammer what statement represents the correct operating procedure?
Not learned
146. When securing a sea water-cooled shell-and-tube heat exchanger for an extended period of time, what statement represents the recommended operating procedure?
Not learned
147. For removal of sludge from in the inside of the shell of a fuel oil heater or lube oil cooler, what is typically the preferred method of cleaning?
Not learned
148. How may a suspected tube leak on a shell-and-tube jacket water cooler most easily be located?
Not learned
149. What statement is true concerning the heat transfer rates through a heat exchanger boundary wall by conduction?
Not learned
150. How is the emergency bilge suction valve typically used?
Not learned
151. Under what conditions is it permissible to pump machinery space bilges directly overboard without processing by an oily-water separator?
Not learned
152. What is meant by the term independent bilge suction?
Not learned
153. What is meant by the term emergency bilge suction?
Not learned
154. Which of the following deballasting operations performed in conjunction with loading cargo could be accomplished without the use of a ballast pump?
Not learned
155. With regard to a ballast system associated with a dry cargo ship, what is the primary purpose of the double bottom ballast tanks?
Not learned
156. With regards to a ballast system associated with an oil tanker, what is meant by the term "segregated" ballast?
Not learned
157. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), besides retention of ballast water onboard or use of approved onboard ballast water treatment equipment, what is another acceptable means for a vessel to be in compliance with the ballast water management regulations?
Not learned
158. What is the primary reason why the ballast water management regulations exist as applicable to vessels equipped with ballast tanks operating in U.S. waters?
Not learned
159. What is an engine room bilge oily-water separator designed to do?
Not learned
160. What type of fuel oil as part of an oily-water mixture is most likely to have a density approaching that of water?
Not learned
161. What statement is true concerning the effect of elevating the temperature of the oily-water mixture associated with an oily-water separator?
Not learned
162. In order to facilitate separation of oil from an oily-water mixture in an oily-water separator, what statement is true concerning the flow pattern of the oily-water?
Not learned
163. What type of oil as part of an oily-water mixture is most likely to require heating to facilitate separation in an oily-water separator?
Not learned
164. What statement is true with regard to the basic operating principle of gravity associated with an oily- water separator?
Not learned
165. If an oily-water separator uses an inclined plate pack to facilitate separation, what statement concerning the plate pack is true?
Not learned
166. The flame screens installed on tank vents that may contain combustible gases, are designed to prevent explosions by which of the following?
Not learned
167. Under the federal regulations of 33CFR Subchapter O, what is the definition of the term "sewage"?
Not learned
168. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), what is the definition of a "Type I Marine Sanitation Device"?
Not learned
169. Under the federal regulations of, if a vessel equipped with a Type III Marine Sanitation Device enters a body of water where the discharge of untreated sewage is prohibited, which of the following methods of securing the device to prevent the discharge of sewage is UNACCEPTABLE?
Not learned
170. Under the federal regulations of 33CFR Subchapter O, if a vessel equipped with a Type II Marine Sanitation Device enters a body of water where the discharge of treated or untreated sewage is prohibited, which of the following methods of securing the device to prevent the discharge of sewage is ACCEPTABLE if it is impractical to close the seacock and prevent its opening?
Not learned
171. Under the international MARPOL regulations under Annex IV, if the ship is less than 3 nautical miles from the nearest land, what statement is true?
Not learned
172. A constant pressure range is maintained in the potable water system of many vessels by using __________.
Not learned
173. 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?
Not learned
174. Suppose the pressure switch used to control the "lead" potable water pump is set at 45 psig cut-in for pump start and 55 psig cut-out for pump stop. What would be an appropriate setting for the "lag" potable water pump?
Not learned
175. What type of disinfection system has the disadvantage that it would fail to provide residual disinfectant in the potable water?
Not learned
176. Which of the following desalination plants will always require a sterilizer when providing water to a potable water system?
Not learned
177. Which of the following statements concerning the arrangements of a potable water system is true?
Not learned
178. On most commercial cargo vessels with a relatively small crew size and few users of the potable water system, how is the potable water system pressure maintained?
Not learned
179. What is the primary purpose of the lead-lag arrangement of the two potable water pumps supporting a typical potable water system?
Not learned
180. What design feature is used to minimize potable water wastage associated with hot water distribution piping for a potable water system?
Not learned
181. Hot water heaters used in potable water systems may have multiple heat sources, such as an electric heating element and a jacket water heated tube bundle. What is the primary purpose of such an arrangement?
Not learned
182. What are the operating characteristics of a "waterlogged" potable water system hydro-pneumatic header tank that needs to be recharged with compressed air?
Not learned
183. On deep-draft ships, what statement is true concerning high and low sea suctions for machinery space sea water cooling systems?
Not learned
184. What operating condition (or conditions) would necessitate shifting from a high sea suction to a low sea suction for a machinery space sea water cooling system?
Not learned
185. What provision is made for sea chests for removal of solid debris restricting the entry grating into the sea chest of a machinery space sea water cooling system?
Not learned
186. What provision is made for sea chests for removal of air ingested into the sea chest of a machinery space sea water cooling system?
Not learned
187. What provision is made for sea chests for removal of ice from within the sea chest of a machinery space sea water cooling system during operation in icy waters?
Not learned
188. In a two-stage flash distilling plant, which of the pumps listed is vented to the shell of the second stage in order to remove vapor from the pump suction?
Not learned
189. A vacuum is initially created in a flash type distilling plant by __________.
Not learned
190. The absolute pressure maintained in the shell of the salt water feed heater on most flash evaporators used on steam propelled vessels is __________.
Not learned
191. The brine level in the second-stage of a flash-type evaporator is determined in part by the feed rate, the rate of evaporation in both stages, and the __________.
Not learned
192. Scale formation in a flash-type evaporator is usually found in the __________.
Not learned
193. The thickest deposit of scale in a flash evaporator is most likely to occur in the tubes of the __________.
Not learned
194. Small droplets of water entrained in the flashed vapor produced in a flash-type evaporator, are removed by the __________.
Not learned
195. When securing a flash-type evaporator for an extended period of time, you should __________.
Not learned
196. A high reading at a salinity cell located in the loop seal between two stages of a flash type evaporator would indicate __________.
Not learned
197. If a higher than normal water level is observed through the inspection port of a flash evaporator, you should suspect __________.
Not learned
198. In a flash evaporator, scale as a result of higher than normal temperatures is most likely to occur in the __________.
Not learned
199. Indicated high salinity of the distillate discharged from a flash-type distilling plant will be a result of __________.
Not learned
200. While circulating heated sulfuric acid through a feed water heater of a flash evaporator for the purposes of scale removal, what would be the indication of the continued presence of scale?
Not learned
201. When should mechanical cleaning of feed water heater tubes be accomplished?
Not learned
202. What procedure can be used to reduce the rate of scale formation on the heating surfaces of a flash evaporator while still maintaining the desired rate of distillate production?
Not learned
203. While circulating heated sulfuric acid through a feed water heater of a flash evaporator for the purposes of scale removal, what would be the indication of successful removal of the scale?
Not learned
204. In a jacket-water heated submerged tube evaporator, what is the primary factor that determines the rate of scale build-up on the submerged tube bundle?
Not learned
205. The primary reason low-pressure evaporators produce distillate more efficiently, and with less scale formation, than high-pressure evaporators is __________.
Not learned
206. In the production of fresh water from sea water through a process of heating and cooling, the cooling phase of production is usually called __________.
Not learned
207. If the distilling plant first stage absolute pressure is higher than normal, while the second stage absolute pressure remains satisfactory, the probable fault is due to __________.
Not learned
208. Regarding a reverse osmosis type fresh water generator using multiple spiral-wound membrane modules, what statement is true?
Not learned
209. To ensure potable water of drinking quality, chemical treatment is required for reverse-osmosis freshwater generators. What is the purpose of chemical pre-treatment?
Not learned
210. What is the BEST indication that the membrane modules of a reverse-osmosis freshwater generator must be serviced by flushing or cleaning?
Not learned
211. Under what conditions would the pre-treatment capabilities of a reverse osmosis freshwater generator MOST likely be overloaded, and as a result, these conditions should generally be avoided?
Not learned
212. In which of the following fresh water generators would an air ejector be unnecessary?
Not learned
213. In order for a reverse osmosis fresh water generator to be able to overcome the osmotic pressure without damaging the spiral-wound membrane modules, the pressure must be controlled. What is the location of the pressure regulator?
Not learned
214. If a reverse-osmosis freshwater generator has fouled membrane modules, what statement is true?
Not learned
215. A hydraulic fluid flow control circuit, used to control linear actuator speed during retraction, with the pump operating at above maximum pressure, is known as a __________.
Not learned
216. A hydraulic fluid flow control circuit, controlling linear actuator speed during extension, with the pump operating at system pressure, is known as a __________.
Not learned
217. The pressure of an operating hydraulic system, as indicated by a pressure gauge, is a result of the fluid flow overcoming __________.
Not learned
218. Which of the listed pressure-control valves would be used in a hydraulic system to temporarily divert some, or all of the pump discharge until the additional flow was required?
Not learned
219. Plug valves installed in hydraulic systems are most suitable for use as __________.
Not learned
220. The purpose of a restrictor valve, as it is used in a hydraulic hatch cover system, is to __________.
Not learned
221. Compensated flow control, or constant flow valves are used in hydraulic systems to __________.
Not learned
222. Which of the listed pressure control valves would be used to permit the completion of one action of a hydraulic system before a second action would be permitted?
Not learned
223. Setting the relief valve opening pressure in a hydraulic system lower than the required operating pressure will result in __________.
Not learned
224. Which of the following statements describes the functions of a reservoir used in a hydraulic system?
Not learned
225. A reservoir, as used in hydraulic systems aboard ship, is used to store hydraulic oil. Another function is to __________.
Not learned
226. The baffle plate used in the reservoir of a hydraulic system serves to __________.
Not learned
227. An internal bypass is provided on some hydraulic system suction strainers to help reduce the possibility of __________.
Not learned
228. An improperly maintained filter used in a hydraulic system can __________.
Not learned
229. In application, which of the listed sealing devices is most similar to an O-ring?
Not learned
230. Strainers are commonly used in hydraulic systems to __________.
Not learned
231. If a hydraulic system is in continuous operation, and is equipped with an air cooled heat exchanger, the fan should ______.
Not learned
232. The determining factor for the strength of a flexible rubber hydraulic hose is the __________.
Not learned
233. New piping and tubing to be installed in a hydraulic system can be safely degreased by using __________.
Not learned
234. A flare-type tubing connector is used in the hydraulic hatch cover system and has developed a slight leak. To stop the leak, you should __________.
Not learned
235. The component used in a hydraulic system to store potential energy in the form of hydraulic fluid under pressure, is the __________.
Not learned
236. To charge a bladder type hydraulic accumulator __________.
Not learned
237. A precharged bladder-type accumulator used in a hydraulic system, can be potentially dangerous if ______.
Not learned
238. The output volume of a positive fixed displacement pump can be changed only by __________.
Not learned
239. One function of a replenishing pump installed in many pressure-closed hydraulic systems, is to supply fluid flow to __________.
Not learned
240. If the flow rate and pressurized oil from a variable capacity pump were supplied to the device illustrated, the __________
Not learned
241. Both the direction of flow and fluid flow rate of a variable displacement radial piston pump are determined by the relative positions of the __________.
Not learned
242. Why is a hydraulic linear actuator fitted with a cushioning device?
Not learned
243. Which of the following statements concerning the operation of a single-acting hydraulic ram is correct?
Not learned
244. To convert a vane type hydraulic pump to a hydraulic motor, which of the following would have to be done?
Not learned
245. A two-stage hydraulic pump unit is used to __________.
Not learned
246. With an increase in temperature, the volume of hydraulic fluid __________.
Not learned
247. When normal operating pressure is applied to the hydraulic oil in a high-pressure system, the oil __________.
Not learned
248. Which characteristic or condition will have the greatest effect on increasing a hydraulic oil's viscosity?
Not learned
249. In which of the listed hydraulic systems will the installation of an oil cooler be necessary?
Not learned
250. Purging air from a hydraulic system is necessary when __________.
Not learned
251. Overheating of a hydraulic system may be a result of __________.
Not learned
252. Overheating of the oil in a hydraulic system can be caused by __________.
Not learned
253. If a hydraulic pump is producing a noisy whine when in operation, the cause may be __________.
Not learned
254. Energy losses occurring in a hydraulic system are ultimately absorbed by the __________.
Not learned
255. While starting a hydraulic anchor windlass, you observe that hydraulic pressure does not develop in spite of the proper operation of the electric drive motor. Which of the following actions should you take FIRST to restore pressure?
Not learned
256. Rudder position is shown on the bridge by the __________.
Not learned
257. In an electro-hydraulic steering system, damage due to rudder shock is prevented by __________.
Not learned
258. A command signal input to the steering gear has initiated rudder movement for 20° right rudder. The follow-up mechanism at the beginning of the rudder movement will __________
Not learned
259. What do hydraulically, servo-operated, automatic, changeover valves, used in a two-ram hydraulic steering gear accomplish?
Not learned
260. When making welding repairs to a ship's structural member, why is it important to avoid weld faults?
Not learned
261. When accomplishing welding repairs using the electric arc welding process, what statement is true concerning the characteristics of a good quality weld when welding a single-V butt joint?
Not learned
262. When accomplishing welding repairs using the electric arc welding process, what statement is true concerning the characteristics of a good quality weld when welding a single-V butt joint?
Not learned
263. When the helm angle position is changed, the series of corresponding events of the steering gear will include __________. I. rate of steering gear ram movement will be proportional to amount of helm angle input II. degree of tilting plate (box) angle will be proportional to the amount of helm angle input
Not learned
264. The action necessary to use the steering gear room trick wheel when transferring the steering control from the wheelhouse to local control is to __________.
Not learned
265. Which of the following propulsor types represents the proper terminology for a screw propeller of the conventional design?
Not learned
266. Which of the following propulsor types would be used with unidirectional propulsion shafting rotation?
Not learned
267. What type of propeller consists of a flat disc set flush with the under surface of the vessel's hull with a number of vertical, rudder-like blades projecting from it?
Not learned
268. If a main propulsion shafting arrangement is such that no strut or strut bearing is required, what is an alternative name given to the propeller shaft, which is the section of shafting that the propeller is attached to?
Not learned
269. What statement is true with respect to the back of a propeller blade?
Not learned
270. What is meant by the term "left-handed" propeller?
Not learned
271. Concerning the operating mechanism of a controllable-pitch propeller, what statement is true?
Not learned
272. Which of the following propulsor types represents the proper terminology for a Kort nozzle?
Not learned
273. Which of the following propulsor types represents the proper terminology for a Voith Schneider drive?
Not learned
274. When an electricity generating plant features shaft-driven generators, what type of propulsor is generally used for main propulsion?
Not learned
275. Which of the following propulsor types represents the proper terminology for a Z-drive?
Not learned
276. Which of the following propulsor types represents the proper terminology for electric propulsion where the drive motors are outside the ship's hull?
Not learned
277. Which of the following propulsor types does not require the use of a separate rudder for steerage?
Not learned
278. Concerning steerable internal duct thrusters, what statement is true?
Not learned
279. With respect to the vectoring ring of a steerable internal duct thruster, what statement represents the operating principle of the vectoring ring?
Not learned
280. What statement represents the fundamental difference between an azimuthing thruster and a podded propulsor?
Not learned
281. What type of propulsor is typically used in electric motor driven, transverse, tunnel bow thrusters to limit the starting current of the single speed drive motor?
Not learned
282. What is the primary advantage of transverse bow and stern tunnel thrusters when installed on ships?
Not learned
283. Which set of operating conditions would be most problematic in terms of the deterioration of the insulation resistance of the drive motor of an electric motor driven transverse tunnel bow thruster?
Not learned
284. Of the following propulsion modes, which one would operate with a geared-drive featuring a single reduction?
Not learned
285. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, which of the listed substances are prohibited from being burned in a shipboard incinerator?
Not learned
286. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, what is the minimum allowable flue gas outlet temperature for a continuous-fed shipboard incinerator while in operation?
Not learned
287. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, what is a permissible alternative to burning oil residue sludge in an appropriate incinerator?
Not learned
288. As it pertains to the automatic hydraulic brake of a horizontal electro-hydraulic anchor windlass, what statement is true?
Not learned
289. As it pertains to the automatic electric brake of a horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is true?
Not learned
290. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated pedestal-mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the pedestal-mounted controller?
Not learned
291. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated, pedestal-mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the manual brake handwheels?
Not learned
292. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated, pedestal-mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the warping heads and wildcats?
Not learned
293. In attempting to start the hydraulic pump drive motor of a horizontal electro-hydraulic anchor windlass, what condition would prevent the electric motor from starting?
Not learned
294. As it pertains to raising and lowering an anchor with a horizontal electro-hydraulic or electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is true?
Not learned
295. Which capstan drive arrangement requires a flexible coupling between the reduction gear output shaft and the capstan head input shaft?
Not learned
296. Concerning a conventional mooring winch, what statement is true?
Not learned
297. As it pertains to a "constant-tension" mooring winch, what statement is true?
Not learned
298. As it pertains to the automatic hoist winch brake of an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal-type deck crane, what statement is true?
Not learned
299. As it pertains to the luffing motion limits associated with an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal-type deck crane, what statement is true?
Not learned
300. As it pertains to the hoist motion limits associated with an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal- type deck crane, which statement is true?
Not learned
301. For an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal-type deck crane, what event would result in an immediate stop to all crane motions, including slewing, hoisting, and luffing?
Not learned
302. What statement is true concerning the door interlock devices associated with a winding drum or traction drive passenger elevator onboard ship?
Not learned
303. What statement is true concerning the platform interlock devices associated with a winding drum or traction drive cargo elevator onboard ship?
Not learned
304. The size of ball and roller bearings can be identified by the __________.
Not learned
305. Which bearing will carry the load on two small points diametrically opposite to each other?
Not learned
306. Which of the following statements is correct concerning antifriction bearings installed on pumps?
Not learned
307. A dented race in an antifriction bearing could be caused by __________.
Not learned
308. The main bearings of a reciprocating air compressor are tapered roller bearings. When mounted, these bearings are given a 'cold' end clearance to __________.
Not learned
309. Which of the following bearing types would be an example of a rolling-element bearing which substitutes fluid friction for rolling contact friction?
Not learned
310. A roller bearing should normally be filled to what fraction of its space cavity?
Not learned
311. A ball or roller bearing has an interference fit with the shaft upon which it is being installed with a hydraulic or arbor press. Upon what surface should the sleeve of the press be applied?
Not learned
312. A roller bearing has an interference fit with the shaft upon which it is being installed. What thermal method of mounting the bearing would be most appropriate?
Not learned
313. Rolling element bearings may experience fatigue failure after a length of service. What is the first evidence of the beginnings of fatigue failure?
Not learned
314. After adding grease to a ball bearing with a hand-held grease gun, you should __________.
Not learned
315. What is the primary indication of a grease lubricated bearing that is over-lubricated in terms of the quantity of grease in the housing?
Not learned
316. When a metal is undergoing heat treatment, what happens when the metal is heated above its critical temperature?
Not learned
317. When a metal is undergoing heat treatment for the purposes of annealing, besides refining the grain structure, what is the determining characteristic of the metal?
Not learned
318. When a low carbon steel is undergoing heat treatment for the purposes of casehardening, what is the process that distinguishes this procedure from other hardening methods?
Not learned
319. What is meant by the term tensile strength of a material?
Not learned
320. What is meant by the term toughness as it applies to a material?
Not learned
321. What is the name of an internal passage of watertight construction fitted along the centerline between the double bottoms of some ships, usually from the forepeak to the forward machinery space bulkhead, used to carry pipe work along the length of the ship to the various holds or tanks?
Not learned
322. For a transverse-framed ship of double bottom construction, what structural members supports the inner bottom shell, or tank-tops?
Not learned
323. As it applies to a transverse-framed ship with double bottom construction, what does the term "floor" represent?
Not learned
324. Even though bilge keels do provide some improvement in longitudinal strength at the bilge radius, what is the primary purpose of the bilge keels?
Not learned
325. In terms of ship construction framing methods, what statement is true concerning the longitudinal framing system?
Not learned
326. With a ship built with a transverse framing system, by what means are double bottom floors and the transverse frames joined?
Not learned
327. For a typical transverse-framed deep-draft commercial vessel, what is the normal arrangement for the support of decks?
Not learned
328. What term is used to represent the bulkhead type used for tank boundary bulkheads?
Not learned
329. Which of the following listed bulkhead types has the most rigorous standard for testing purposes?
Not learned
330. What statement is true concerning the construction of watertight bulkheads?
Not learned
331. What is the name of the structural member that is designed to transfer load from one deck to another?
Not learned
332. An 8" diameter wheel is driving a 20" diameter wheel via a pair of belts. The power input is supplied by a 5 HP motor rotating the driving wheel at 300 RPM. If the efficiency of the transmission is 80%, what RPM and torque is delivered to the driven wheel?
Not learned
333. Suppose a prime mover rotates at a steady speed of 900 rpm at rated full load and rotates at a steady speed of 1000 rpm at no load. Assuming that no adjustments have been made to the governor speed control setting, what is the speed regulation of the prime mover expressed in percent?
Not learned
334. In order for heat transfer to take place between two substances, what essential condition must exist?
Not learned
335. What mode of heat transfer is associated with the transport of thermal energy from one location to another by fluid in motion?
Not learned
336. What mode of heat transfer is associated with the transport of thermal energy within a body or between two bodies in direct contact?
Not learned
337. What mode of heat transfer is associated with the transport of thermal energy through a transparent medium by means of electro-magnetic energy in the infrared spectrum?
Not learned
338. What statement is true concerning heat transfer rates by the heat transfer mode of natural convection?
Not learned
339. What statement represents the second law of thermodynamics?
Not learned
340. If Boyles' law describes the relationship between the pressure and volume of ideal gases, what statement is true?
Not learned
341. What term is defined as the quantity of heat necessary to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance one degree?
Not learned
342. What statement represents the ideal gas law?
Not learned
343. What term is defined as the amount of heat required to convert a unit mass of a substance from a liquid to a vapor at constant temperature and pressure?
Not learned
344. What term is defined as the rate of doing work?
Not learned
345. What statement is true concerning thermal energy in transition?
Not learned
346. What statement is true concerning the internal energy of a substance?
Not learned
347. In a vapor compression type refrigeration cycle, the refrigerant temperature decreases the most when passing through which system component?
Not learned
348. What is one benefit of maintenance of proper air circulation in an air-conditioned cargo space?
Not learned
349. Which of the processes listed would be the most satisfactory method to use to lower the humidity of the air being circulated by an air conditioning system?
Not learned
350. A room humidistat initiates the lowering of the humidity of the conditioned supply air to a space, while the actual process is accomplished by what means?
Not learned
351. If outside air at 80 degrees F and 70 percent relative humidity is conditioned, what will be the resulting dew point temperature of the air just before it comes into contact with the cooling coil
Not learned
352. What is the wet bulb temperature of air if the dry bulb temperature of the air is 90 degrees and the relative humidity is 65%
Not learned
353. What temperature associated with the psychrometric properties of air is measured with a sling psychrometer?
Not learned
354. A reheater in an air conditioning system performs what function?
Not learned
355. In an air conditioning system, what is the name of the chamber where the duct-work originates?
Not learned
356. In a two-stage centrifugal air conditioning system such as the one illustrated, the liquid refrigerant passes from the condenser directly to what component
Not learned
357. To prevent the unnecessary loading of an air conditioning system while maintaining the designed dry bulb temperature and relative humidity in an air conditioning system, what should be done?
Not learned
358. Which of the following methods is normally used to control the circulated air temperature of an air conditioning system using chilled water circulation?
Not learned
359. For the proper control of the air temperature in an air conditioning system using chilled water circulation, which of the listed conditions should remain constant regardless of load changes?
Not learned
360. In an air conditioning system, moisture is removed from the air by what means?
Not learned
361. Which of the following guidelines is considered to reflect good design practices for shipboard steam heating systems?
Not learned
362. Expansion tanks when used in a ship's low temperature hot water heating system may be of the open or closed type. In a closed type system, what would be the normal temperature range of the water?
Not learned
363. What type of pump is invariably used as a circulator in a hydronic heating system?
Not learned
364. What statement is true concerning a one-pipe hydronic heating system?
Not learned
365. What statement is true concerning a two-pipe hydronic heating system?
Not learned
366. It is absolutely essential that hydronic heating system hot water piping be kept free of air. Assuming that a system is initially properly filled with water, what is the primary source of air contamination?
Not learned
367. What type of fan is most commonly used in ducted air-conditioning systems?
Not learned
368. What type of centrifugal fan is characterized by the highest operating efficiency?
Not learned
369. What pressure drop across an air conditioning filter is indicative of a need to replace or clean the filter as appropriate?
Not learned
370. Concerning air-conditioning system steam heating coils, what statement is true?
Not learned
371. What type of heating coil is generally preferred in heating spaces with electronic equipment?
Not learned
372. What statement is true concerning steam-heated, hot water heated, or electric-heated convectors?
Not learned
373. Concerning air-conditioning system dry-expansion cooling coils, what statement is true?
Not learned
374. What type of HVAC system is ideally designed to serve a large public space?
Not learned
375. What type of HVAC system is characterized by poor air distribution and ventilation and low system heat loads?
Not learned
376. What type of HVAC system is characterized by a having a split supply air stream, with one for cold air and the other for hot air?
Not learned
377. What type of HVAC system is characterized by having control dampers in locations other than the outside air supply, outside air exhaust, and recirculation damper applications?
Not learned
378. Traditionally, which of the listed refrigerants has been more suitable than the others for use in a centrifugal refrigeration compressor?
Not learned
379. For safe storage, the maximum allowable temperature to which refrigerant bottles should be exposed is what temperature?
Not learned
380. Which of the fluids listed is suitable and commonly used as a secondary refrigerant?
Not learned
381. The amount of HCFC-123 in a storage cylinder is measured by what means?
Not learned
382. In the presence of an open flame or hot surfaces, chlorinated fluorocarbon refrigerants decompose and form what chemical substance?
Not learned
383. 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?
Not learned
384. What is the physical state and pressure condition of refrigerant as it leaves a receiver in a typical refrigeration system?
Not learned
385. The "tare weight" of a refrigerant storage cylinder refers to what weight?
Not learned
386. Which of the following substances is normally classified as a low-pressure refrigerant?
Not learned
387. What is the pressure and condition of the refrigerant entering the receiver of a refrigeration system?
Not learned
388. Why can CFC or HCFC refrigerants leaking into a confined space or in limited surroundings cause suffocation?
Not learned
389. What would be an example of a small appliance as defined in the EPA Clean Air Act rules?
Not learned
390. Within the territorial limits of the United States, violations of the Clean Air Act of 1990, that includes the intentional release of R-11, R-12, R-22 and other related class I or class II substances may result in fines for each violation per day of what amount?
Not learned
391. Persons recovering refrigerant from small appliances must be certified as what type of technician under the EPA Clean Air Act rules?
Not learned
392. 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?
Not learned
393. Which of the following fire extinguishing agents which may be found aboard ship is designated as an ozone-depleting substance as defined in the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and is controlled as a result?
Not learned
394. Which of the following refrigerants which may be found aboard ship is designated as an ozone-depleting substance as defined in the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and is controlled as a result?
Not learned
395. A device used to hold open the refrigeration compressor suction valve during starting to reduce the compression load is called what?
Not learned
396. To prevent motor overload during start-up of a centrifugal refrigeration system, what is true concerning the compressor suction gas variable inlet guide vanes?
Not learned
397. The carbon seal ring of a refrigeration compressor crankshaft mechanical seal is held in position against the stationary ring face by using what device?
Not learned
398. If the discharge reed valves used in a refrigeration compressor are leaking badly, what statement is true?
Not learned
399. In a refrigeration plant, what is one vital purpose of the receiver?
Not learned
400. The receiver used in a refrigeration system performs what essential function?
Not learned
401. Zinc plates commonly found in refrigeration systems and used as sacrificial anodes are located where?
Not learned
402. Sea water or low temperature central fresh water is typically provided to a ship's stores refrigeration plant for what purpose?
Not learned
403. 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?
Not learned
404. In a dry-type direct expansion refrigeration evaporator, what is true concerning the evaporator coils?
Not learned
405. During the initial cooling down of a box temperature in a refrigeration system, which of the devices listed is used to prevent excessive gas pressure at the compressor suction for the purpose of prevention of overloading of the compressor driver?
Not learned
406. Refrigeration system isolation valves are specially designed with a back-seat, as well as a front-seat. For what purpose are these valves designed in this way?
Not learned
407. For most multi-box refrigeration systems, the refrigerant sight glass would be located where in the system?
Not learned
408. Hard drawn copper tubing is commonly used in larger refrigeration systems. What statement concerning its use is true?
Not learned
409. 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)?
Not learned
410. 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?
Not learned
411. An arrow stamped on the valve body of a water regulating valve indicates which of the following?
Not learned
412. When the relief valve opens on a refrigeration compressor discharge line, it discharges high-pressure refrigerant vapor to what location?
Not learned
413. The rupture disc on a low-pressure centrifugal refrigeration unit is used as an overpressure protection device and is set to relieve at 15 psig and is most likely to lift when the compressor is idle. Where is the rupture disc located?
Not learned
414. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 58) require a method for the relieving pressure of an over pressurized refrigeration system. Which of the following statements complies with these regulations?
Not learned
415. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR Part 113) require refrigerated spaces that can be locked from the outside and that cannot be opened from the inside to have an audible alarm. Where is the audible alarm required to be?
Not learned
416. In general, the thermal bulb for a thermal expansion valve used in a reciprocating air conditioning system is usually charged with what substance?
Not learned
417. Besides the evaporator pressure, the thermal expansion valve reacts directly to changes in what parameter?
Not learned
418. 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
Not learned
419. What is one function of the thermal expansion valve used in a refrigeration system?
Not learned
420. In a refrigeration system, the pressure within the power element of a thermostatic expansion valve depends directly upon what factor?
Not learned
421. In a refrigeration system, the bulb for the thermal expansion valve is always located where?
Not learned
422. 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?
Not learned
423. A typical shipboard domestic multi-box refrigeration system operates with one compressor and condenser. What is the purpose of the sensing line connected to the thermal bulb at the evaporator coil outlet?
Not learned
424. The thermostatic expansion valve in a refrigeration system further opens when the diaphragm flexes downward. With all other conditions being the same, what single condition causes this?
Not learned
425. In refrigeration systems with multiple evaporators, the metering of refrigerant to each refrigerated space evaporator is accomplished by what device?
Not learned
426. In a refrigeration system, what component is installed directly downstream of the thermal expansion valve?
Not learned
427. A thermostatic expansion valve is properly controlling evaporator superheat. Adjusting this valve to lower the evaporator superheat setting will result in which of the following?
Not learned
428. When replacing a thermostatic expansion valve power element, what is true concerning the thermal bulb?
Not learned
429. 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?
Not learned
430. Expansion valve maintenance should include which of the following procedures?
Not learned
431. Which statement about calibrating a newly installed thermostatic expansion valve is correct?
Not learned
432. Which of the installation steps listed is necessary for the proper operation of the thermostatic expansion valve?
Not learned
433. Which of the following statements describes the accepted method for testing a thermostatic expansion valve?
Not learned
434. 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?
Not learned
435. If the superheat value of the thermostatic expansion valve is adjusted too high, what would be the result?
Not learned
436. A small obstruction at the thermostatic expansion valve inlet will result in which of the following conditions?
Not learned
437. An obstructed expansion valve may be indicated by an incompletely cooled evaporator and what other symptom?
Not learned
438. What maintenance may be carried out on a thermostatic expansion valve?
Not learned
439. When a thermostatic expansion valve is installed in a refrigerated container unit, the sensing bulb almost always requires insulation. Why is this so?
Not learned
440. 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
Not learned
441. Vapor bubbles present in the liquid upon arrival to the thermal expansion valve in a refrigeration system may cause erosion of the expansion valve's needle and seat. This, in turn, could cause what condition?
Not learned
442. Why are dehydrators usually located in the liquid line of refrigeration systems?
Not learned
443. 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?
Not learned
444. In a refrigeration system, silica gel is found in what component?
Not learned
445. Moisture is removed from a refrigeration system by what action?
Not learned
446. Standard filter/driers used in many commercial type refrigeration units may contain what type of substance?
Not learned
447. Which of the following dehydrators or combination filter/driers features a core that can be replaced when the dessicant becomes saturated with moisture
Not learned
448. Sludge may form in the crankcase of an air conditioning compressor as a result of what condition?
Not learned
449. Alkylbenzene ISO 32 cSt synthetic refrigerant oil is miscible and suitable to use with which of the following refrigerants?
Not learned
450. Which of the listed statements describes the reason why oil foaming occurs when starting a refrigeration compressor?
Not learned
451. What is the purpose of the low pressure cut-out switch as used as a primary controller for a refrigeration system or unit?
Not learned
452. Which of the listed operations will cause an automatically controlled refrigeration compressor to restart if the system features a pump-down cycle?
Not learned
453. Capacity control of a centrifugal refrigeration compressor can be accomplished by what means?
Not learned
454. 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
Not learned
455. 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?
Not learned
456. A box solenoid valve used in a refrigeration system should be installed in what manner?
Not learned
457. In a large refrigeration system having more than one evaporator, a king solenoid valve should be installed in what location?
Not learned
458. In a multi-evaporator refrigeration system, a solenoid valve is installed in the liquid line prior to what device?
Not learned
459. A liquid line solenoid valve controls refrigerant flow to the evaporator by what means?
Not learned
460. The thermostat controlling the operation of the solenoid valve to a refrigerated box evaporator senses what temperature?
Not learned
461. How does a refrigeration solenoid valve differ from a modulating valve?
Not learned
462. What is the purpose of running a refrigeration compressor in short intermittent spurts or throttling the suction isolation valve when starting the system after a prolonged shutdown?
Not learned
463. 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
Not learned
464. Some "hot gas" defrost systems reheat the refrigerant just prior to its returning to the compressor for what purpose?
Not learned
465. In addition to the drive belt itself, a V-belt that is tensioned too tight will cause excessive wear to what other drive component?
Not learned
466. Excessively tight drive belts installed between a motor and a refrigeration compressor pulley may cause what condition?
Not learned
467. 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?
Not learned
468. To add small amounts of non-blended refrigerant to the low side of an air conditioning system, the refrigerant should be introduced through a particular valve and in a particular state. What valve and state combination is correct?
Not learned
469. To add refrigerant to the high side of an air conditioning system, you should close the king valve and introduce the refrigerant through what valve in what state?
Not learned
470. If a condenser coil of an air-cooled container refrigeration system becomes dirty and requires cleaning, what would be an acceptable method of cleaning?
Not learned
471. 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?
Not learned
472. What is true concerning frost build-up on the evaporator coils of a multi-box direct expansion refrigeration system?
Not learned
473. When checking zinc plates, or pencil zincs in the refrigerating system condenser, what should you do?
Not learned
474. Which of the precautions listed should be taken before opening any part of a refrigeration system for the purpose of accomplishing non-major repairs?
Not learned
475. The pressure in the part of a high pressure refrigeration system about to be opened for a non-major repair should be brought to what value?
Not learned
476. The FIRST thing to do to ensure that a refrigeration unit will not start while undergoing repairs is to do what?
Not learned
477. Personnel servicing refrigeration systems that exposes them to commonly used refrigerants should wear what type of personal protective equipment?
Not learned
478. Before charging a refrigeration unit, unless quick disconnect fittings are used, the refrigerant charging hoses should be prepared in what way?
Not learned
479. In addition to pressure, most compound and standard pressure gauges used for refrigeration service are also provided with a scale indicating what parameter?
Not learned
480. When one belt of a multiple V-belt drive requires replacing, what will be required?
Not learned
481. When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a refrigeration compressor, extreme care must be taken to prevent what from happening?
Not learned
482. In a low pressure refrigeration system, excessive running of the purge recovery unit generally indicates which probable condition?
Not learned
483. In a low-pressure centrifugal chiller, what is meant by the term "high efficiency purge unit"?
Not learned
484. Excessive moisture being collected in the purge unit of a low-pressure refrigeration system could indicate which probable condition?
Not learned
485. During normal operation, traditionally, how is most of the refrigerant released to the atmosphere from low-pressure systems?
Not learned
486. 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?
Not learned
487. Concerning the charging of refrigerant into a vapor compression refrigerating system, which of the following is true?
Not learned
488. When a refrigeration system is being topped off with a small amount of refrigerant through the low side with the compressor running, what should be done?
Not learned
489. Which of the valves listed is normally closed when charging the refrigeration system through the high side?
Not learned
490. How should small appliances with less than three pounds of refrigerant be charged with refrigerant?
Not learned
491. Charging liquid HCFC-123 into a system under a deep vacuum could cause what to happen unless necessary precautions are taken?
Not learned
492. Overfilling a refrigerant container is extremely dangerous because of the high-pressures generated. The generation of pressure is the result of what?
Not learned
493. 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?
Not learned
494. Which recovery procedure should be used to minimize the loss of oil from the system during the recovery of refrigerant from small appliances such as a water cooler?
Not learned
495. 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?
Not learned
496. What is the correct color-coding of refrigerant recovery cylinders regardless of the refrigerant contained within?
Not learned
497. What is the maximum volume to which refillable refrigeration cylinders should be filled?
Not learned
498. In a refrigeration system, the push-pull technique can be used for the recovery of the refrigerant in what state?
Not learned
499. 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?
Not learned
500. If you find the pressure of a refrigeration system containing a Class I or Class II refrigerant to be opened for the accomplishment of repairs is 0 psig, what must be done?
Not learned
501. Technicians servicing small refrigeration appliances can employ what type of recovery equipment?
Not learned
502. What is the color coding for a storage container of R-134a refrigerant?
Not learned
503. When using nitrogen to pressure leak test a system, the nitrogen cylinder should always be equipped with what device or feature?
Not learned
504. Concerning cargo-hold dehumidification, what statement is true?
Not learned
505. What statement is true concerning a liquid desiccant cargo-hold dehumidification system?
Not learned
506. With regard to the cooling and heating coils and humidification and regeneration chambers of a liquid cargo- hold dehumidification system, which statement is true?
Not learned
507. To prevent damage to dry cargoes, the cargo hold ventilation and dehumidification systems play a key role. In terms of the maintained dew point, what statement is true?
Not learned
508. To determine the average cargo hold dew point temperature, at what location would the dew point be measured?
Not learned
509. What common feature is found on both liquid-desiccant and solid-desiccant cargo-hold dehumidification systems?
Not learned
510. The compressor used in a water-cooled air conditioning system is short-cycling and as a consequence a safety shutdown alarm occurs at each shutdown, and a manual reset is required to restart. A service check determines that the suction pressure remains above the normal cut-in point during cycling and that the discharge pressure rapidly builds up to the cut-out point while running and gradually falls to the cut-in point during the off cycle. What is likely the cause?
Not learned
511. 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
Not learned
512. Low compressor head pressure in a refrigeration system can be caused by which of the following?
Not learned
513. In an operating, water-cooled, multi-box refrigeration system, both low discharge and high suction pressures are being simultaneously experienced. The probable cause for this condition is which of the following?
Not learned
514. 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?
Not learned
515. 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?
Not learned
516. What is true concerning the accumulation of air and other non-condensable gases in a refrigeration system?
Not learned
517. Concerning the operation of refrigeration systems, frosting or sweating of a liquid line is usually indicative of what condition?
Not learned
518. The air temperature associated with a direct reciprocating air conditioning plant is found to be too warm, and the compressor is not operating. A service check determines the compressor suction pressure to be above the normal cut-in point, with a normal head pressure, and high evaporator superheat. Which of the following could be the cause of this problem?
Not learned
519. High suction pressure accompanied by low suction temperature to a refrigeration system compressor is caused by which of the following?
Not learned
520. Which of the conditions listed could cause excessively low refrigerant pressure at the compressor suction of a TXV controlled refrigeration system?
Not learned
521. If a refrigeration compressor had developed a slightly high suction pressure accompanied with an abnormally low suction temperature, the problem could be a result of which of the following?
Not learned
522. 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?
Not learned
523. 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?
Not learned
524. The surging that occurs in a centrifugal air conditioning compressor is a result of what conditions?
Not learned
525. In an air conditioning system, low discharge head pressure associated with a reciprocating compressor can be the result of what condition?
Not learned
526. 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?
Not learned
527. Leaking suction valves in a refrigeration compressor are indicated by which of the following?
Not learned
528. Unusual noise coming from a refrigeration compressor can be caused by which of the following conditions?
Not learned
529. If a refrigeration compressor were short cycling on the low pressure cutout switch, what is the most probable cause?
Not learned
530. When a refrigeration compressor motor fails to start, the FIRST thing that should be checked for is what?
Not learned
531. If the refrigeration compressor crankcase is sweating or frosting and is operating with an unusual noise, what is most likely the cause?
Not learned
532. If a refrigeration compressor using a thermostat as a primary controller is running continuously without significantly lowering the temperature in the refrigerated space, which of the following is most likely the trouble?
Not learned
533. If a refrigeration system were short of refrigerant, besides an elevated box temperature, what would be an observable symptom?
Not learned
534. 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?
Not learned
535. 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?
Not learned
536. A refrigeration unit will tend to short-cycle when operating under what conditions?
Not learned
537. Moisture entering a typical refrigeration system will most likely produce what effect?
Not learned
538. Moisture in a refrigeration system can cause which of the following conditons?
Not learned
539. In what part of 33CFR can be found the recordkeeping requirements for specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker that must be entered into an Oil Record Book?
Not learned
540. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations in 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker must be documented in an Oil Record Book. Which of the listed machinery space operations must be documented in the Oil Record Book?
Not learned
541. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex I regulations and federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for vessels of 400 gross tons and above which are all required to carry an oily-water separator to process bilge slops, what is the design criteria in terms of maximum oil content of the overboard discharge?
Not learned
542. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which discharge of oil or oily mixture to sea is permissible?
Not learned
543. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discharge of what category of garbage is prohibited in any waters?
Not learned
544. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohibition of the discharge of all garbage applies to a vessel operating within how many nautical miles of the nearest land?
Not learned
545. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohibition of the discharge of unground paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, and crockery applies to a vessel operating within how many nautical miles of the nearest land?
Not learned
546. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discharge or disposal of garbage on vessels of 400 gross tons and above engaged in commerce requires recordkeeping. Which of the following discharge or disposal operations requires a detailed description of the contents of the garbage?
Not learned
547. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discharge of plastics into the sea or the navigable waters of the United States is strictly prohibited. Which of following statements is true concerning the legal disposal of plastics?
Not learned
548. What statement is true concerning the lubrication of line shaft bearings?
Not learned
549. What statement is true concerning the ability of a line shaft bearing to adapt to shaft misalignment as the ship's hull flexes?
Not learned
550. Concerning the arrangements of a disk-oiled line shaft bearing, what statement is true?
Not learned
551. What statement is true concerning the arrangement of line shaft bearing housings?
Not learned
552. What is an example of an epicyclic gear?
Not learned
553. Which of the listed reduction gear sets has the input and output shafts in-line with one another?
Not learned
554. What is a shipboard application for a worm gear drive?
Not learned
555. The gears used for virtually all marine propulsion reduction gear sets are of what type?
Not learned
556. Concerning main propulsion reduction gears, what statement is true?
Not learned
557. If the bearings of a piece of machinery are force-fed by a pressure-feed lubricating oil system, which statement is true?
Not learned
558. Preferably when should the bridge be informed when engine room situations may affect the speed, maneuverability, power supply, or other essentials for the safe operation of the ship?
Not learned
559. Probably the most useful troubleshooting tools used in a predictive maintenance management program for shipboard machinery are vibration meters, analyzers, and monitors. What is the term that represents the rate of change of the velocity as a result of a part vibrating during its periodic or oscillatory motion?
Not learned
560. What is the standard unit of measure for vibration displacement?
Not learned
561. When performing a vibration analysis for rotating machinery, what is essential?
Not learned
562. 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?
Not learned
563. Concerning the start-up of plain bearings utilizing the three modes of hydrodynamic lubrication, what is the correct sequence of modes from start-up through coming up to operational speed?
Not learned
564. On a bearing using an oiling ring as a means of static oil feed, how often should the bottom of the bearing sump be drained of impurities?
Not learned
565. What statement is true concerning the purpose of an independent main thrust bearing where used?
Not learned
566. What type of bearing is most generally used as an independent main thrust block on merchant ships?
Not learned
567. Which of the following statements is true concerning the application for an isochronous governor?
Not learned
568. Concerning governor speed droop, what statement is true?
Not learned
569. Which term represents the ability of a speed control governor to maintain prime mover speed without hunting?
Not learned
570. Which term represents how rapidly a speed control governor will complete a corrective action as the result of a load change?
Not learned
571. Which of the following speed control devices is used strictly as a safety device to prevent prime mover damage and acts by shutting down the prime mover?
Not learned
572. What type of temperature transmitter would be most suitable for measuring running gear bearing temperatures in a diesel engine in that it requires no contact with the bearing?
Not learned
573. What type of temperature transmitter would be most suitable for measuring diesel engine exhaust and boiler stack temperatures and generates its own electromotive force?
Not learned
574. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, the sulfur content of any fuel oil used onboard ships shall not exceed what percentage by weight?
Not learned
575. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, in the absence of an exhaust gas cleaning system, what is the maximum allowable Sulphur content for a fuel to be burned while the ship is operating in an emissions control area?
Not learned
576. What is a function of the device labeled "1" shown in the illustration
Not learned
577. For a typical diesel engine jacket water cooling system, what location would be generally used to introduce water treatment chemicals?
Not learned
578. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, the nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions associated with certain diesel engines are required to operate under certain acceptable limits. To which of the listed engine applications would the NOx emission regulations apply?
Not learned
579. The heat exchanger plates, used in the device shown in the illustration, are produced from which of the listed materials
Not learned
580. For a parallel axis single reduction gear, what statement is true?
Not learned
581. Of the following propulsion modes, which one would operate with a geared-drive featuring a double reduction?
Not learned
582. Which of the following couplings or clutches allows, within limits, a certain degree of slip?
Not learned
583. If it is desired to determine the average temperature across a large duct, what thermocouple wiring technique can be used to generate an emf proportional to the average temperature?
Not learned
584. Which of the listed temperature sensors consists of finely coiled wire, such as platinum, where the resistance varies directly with temperature?
Not learned
585. For a pneumatic transmission system for instrumentation purposes, if a pneumatic temperature indicator has a calibrated scale of -40 to +40°F, what would be the actual measured temperature if the transmitted pneumatic signal pressure to the indicator is 9 psig, assuming the industry standard of 3 to 15 psig is used for instrument air?
Not learned
586. What type of flow measuring device would measure totalized flow volume as opposed to an instantaneous flow rate?
Not learned
587. Which of the following flowmeter primary devices works on the constriction type, differential head principle?
Not learned
588. For a pneumatic transmission system for instrumentation purposes, if a pneumatic instantaneous flow indicator has a calibrated scale of 0 to 1000 gpm, what would be the actual measured instantaneous flow rate if the transmitted pneumatic signal pressure to the indicator is 9 psig, assuming the industry standard of 3 to 15 psig is used for instrument air?
Not learned
589. For a pneumatic transmission system for instrumentation and control purposes, what is a common industry standard for pneumatic signal pressure range?
Not learned
590. For an analog electronic transmission system for instrumentation and control purposes, what is a common industry standard for electronic signal current range?
Not learned
591. Which of the following direct pressure measuring instruments is most appropriately used for measuring pressures very close to atmospheric pressure such as boiler furnace draft pressure?
Not learned
592. For a pneumatic transmission system for instrumentation purposes, if a pneumatic pressure indicator has a calibrated scale of 0 to 1000 psig, what would be the actual measured pressure if the transmitted pneumatic signal pressure to the indicator is 9 psig, assuming the industry standard of 3 to 15 psig is used for instrument air?
Not learned
593. For an analog electronic transmission system for instrumentation purposes, if an analog pressure indicator has a calibrated scale of 0 to 30 psig, what would be the actual measured pressure if the transmitted analog signal current to the indicator is 12 mA, assuming the industry standard of 4 to 20 mA is used for instrument current?
Not learned
594. For a pneumatic transmission system for instrumentation purposes, if a pneumatic pressure indicator has a calibrated scale of 0 to 5000 psig, what would be the actual measured pressure if the transmitted pneumatic signal pressure to the indicator is 6 psig, assuming the industry standard of 3 to 15 psig is used for instrument air?
Not learned
595. In which of the following applications would a mechanical pressure seal be used with a pressure measuring instrument?
Not learned
596. Which of the following direct pressure measuring instruments is most appropriately used for measuring most pressures, typically above 10 psig and is by far the most common type?
Not learned
597. What is used to protect a direct sensing steam pressure gauge from damage from contact with steam?
Not learned
598. What is the application for a temperature measuring device known as a thermocouple pyrometer?
Not learned
599. What type of liquid level indicator which senses head or pressure requires a supply of compressed air?
Not learned
600. Which of the following level indicating system sensor types is ideally suited for discrete-level detection as opposed to continuous-level detection?
Not learned
601. What type of primary element for a pressure transmitter would be most suitable for measuring oil- fired boiler furnace and forced-draft pressures?
Not learned
602. Which of the following rotational shaft speed sensors produces a digital signal?
Not learned
603. Which of the following liquid level sensors would be most suitable for measuring the liquid level in a pressure vessel, such as a water-tube boiler steam drum?
Not learned
604. How would the pressure setting of the illustrated self-contained, internal-pilot, piston-operated steam pressure-reducer be reduced to a lower setpoint
Not learned
605. In a closed-loop process control system, what term is used to describe the action of measuring the difference between the actual result and the desired result and using that difference to drive the actual result toward the desired result?
Not learned
606. In a closed-loop process control system, what statement concerning feedback is true as it relates to stability and the direction of error displacement?
Not learned
607. In a closed-loop process control system featuring negative feedback, what is the function of the error detector within the controller?
Not learned
608. What is another name for the control mode used in a process control system that uses two-point control?
Not learned
609. Which of the listed central operating system types converts continuous analog signals from the sensing and transmitting devices to discrete bits of information that can be understood by the system computer for the purposes of processing and control?
Not learned
610. On a ship with a periodically unmanned engine room, the duty engineer is responsible for making machinery space rounds when the engine room is unattended. How often should these machinery space rounds be performed by the duty engineer?
Not learned
611. On a ship with a periodically unmanned engine room, under what conditions must the propulsion console be continuously manned?
Not learned
612. Under which of the listed conditions can the engine room retake the throttle control from the bridge of an automated vessel?
Not learned
613. 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?
Not learned
614. As shown in the illustrated block diagram for a distributed automation system, what statement is true concerning the area networks
Not learned
615. As shown in the illustrated block diagram for a distributed automation system, what statement is true concerning the units labeled "ROS" which are remote operating system workstations
Not learned
616. The ability of a metal to be hammered, or rolled out is called its __________.
Not learned
617. In accordance with the federal regulations in 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), continuing violations of The Federal Water Pollution Control Act and international MARPOL regulations may constitute separate violations subject to civil penalties. Which of the following statements is true?
Not learned
618. In accordance with federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for U.S. non- oceangoing ships, what is the required means for preventing pollution by oil as it pertains to handling bilge slops?
Not learned
619. In accordance with international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations under 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), for oceangoing ships of 400 gross tons and above but less than 10,000 gross tons, what is the required means for preventing pollution by oil as it pertains to handling bilge slops?
Not learned
620. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex I regulations and the federal regulations in 33 CFR Subchapter O, specific machinery space operations onboard all ships of 400 gross tons or above other than a tanker must be documented in an Oil Record Book. This includes disposal of oil residues and overboard discharge of bilge water that has accumulated in machinery spaces, as well as other operations. Who is responsible for signing the Oil Record Book entry for the specific operation?
Not learned
621. In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, which of the listed substances are prohibited from being burned in a shipboard incinerator?
Not learned
622. According to 46 CFR, Part 58, for protection purposes, what is required of all refrigeration systems? Reference: 46 CFR 58
Not learned
623. According to the illustration, which of the following conditions would most likely cause Pump "A" to short cycle
Not learned
624. In addition to the indicated gauge pressure, what other information is presented on the compound gauge for the hypothetical refrigerant illustrated
Not learned
625. What advantage does a 4-pipe hydronic heating/cooling system have over a 2-pipe hydronic heating/cooling system
Not learned
626. The air charge leaving an intercooler or after cooler of an air compressor can be expected to be which of the following?
Not learned
627. If all of the air charge has been lost from a ship service air receiver, the compressor mechanical unloading system will __________.
Not learned
628. The angle "A" shown on the illustrated lathe tool bit is properly called the __________
Not learned
629. An arrow superimposed on a hydraulic graphic symbol at approximately 45°, as shown in the illustrated figures A, B, and C, indicates the component __________
Not learned
630. Assuming that the flow is from left to right on the illustrated pneumatically operated diaphragm actuated control valve, what statement is true
Not learned
631. Assuming that a standard micrometer (without a Vernier scale) has the ability to read to the nearest one thousandths of an inch, such a micrometer with a vernier scale would make it possible to read to the nearest __________.
Not learned
632. A box solenoid valve used in a multi-box refrigeration system is operated by electromagnetic action by what control device?
Not learned
633. Capacity control of a centrifugal refrigeration compressor can be accomplished by what means?
Not learned
634. A 'centerline' depicted in a drawing or blueprint is represented by which of the figures shown in the illustration
Not learned
635. Charging liquid HCFC-123 into a system under a deep vacuum could cause what to happen unless necessary precautions are taken?
Not learned
636. 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
Not learned
637. Classification society requirements stipulate that main sea water cooling pumps be furnished with redundancy with either two dedicated pumps or with one dedicated pump and one standby pump available for other sea water services. Referring to the illustrated motor ship sea water cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning meeting these classification society requirements
Not learned
638. 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
Not learned
639. The components indicated as "7" and "8" as shown in the illustration, are known as the __________
Not learned
640. The component labeled "A", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the __________
Not learned
641. Through which of the components shown in the illustration is flash gas formation a normal occurrence
Not learned
642. In a compression type automatic grease cup, the lubricant is forced into the bearing by__________.
Not learned
643. Concerning the arrangement of equipment and associated hoses shown in the illustration, what statement is true
Not learned
644. Concerning the arrangement of equipment and associated hoses shown in the illustration, which statement is true
Not learned
645. Concerning the proper installation of the sensing bulb of a thermal expansion valve that is attached to the evaporator tail coil on a horizontal run, what statement is true?
Not learned
646. Concerning transverse fixed tunnel thrusters, what statement is true?
Not learned
647. Which of the conditions listed does the blueprint symbol shown in the illustration represent
Not learned
648. Which of the conditions listed would indicate a large condenser tube leak within the distiller shown in the illustration
Not learned
649. 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?
Not learned
650. If the demister used in the device shown in the illustration is improperly installed, which of the following will occur
Not learned
651. If it is desired to determine the temperature difference between two locations using thermocouples, what wiring technique can be used to accomplish this?
Not learned
652. The device illustrated would be best used as a __________
Not learned
653. Which of the devices listed is used to maintain a snug interface between the rotating and stationary seal members shown in the illustration
Not learned
654. The device shown in the illustration is a/an __________
Not learned
655. The device shown in the illustration is commonly known as a/an __________
Not learned
656. Which of the devices shown in the illustration is designed for both inside and outside measurements
Not learned
657. The device shown in the illustration is used to __________
Not learned
658. Which of the devices shown in the illustration should be used with a bridge gage
Not learned
659. The device shown in the illustration is being used to control the output of an axial piston pump. "T" is the exhaust to pump casing. "P" is the supply from the replenishing pump. What will happen when part "3" is moved to the left
Not learned
660. If the device shown in the illustration is being used to control the output of an axial piston pump, when part "A" is moved to the right, then part "B" __________
Not learned
661. The device shown in the illustration which is used for removing moisture from the liquid refrigerant in the system is labeled with what letter
Not learned
662. Which device is used to prevent over pressurization of the illustrated distiller
Not learned
663. The dimension of the sensing gap in the left hand limit sensor assembly shown in the illustration is __________
Not learned
664. A distinguishing feature of an eductor, when compared to other pumps, is the __________.
Not learned
665. What should be done if localized scoring is discovered on a pump shaft sleeve during routine maintenance inspection?
Not learned
666. What is the drive arrangement of refrigeration compressor shown in figure "B" of the illustration
Not learned
667. In what remote temperature indicating system is a voltage generated by the magnitude of temperature difference between hot and cold junctions?
Not learned
668. You are on a ship with a large slow speed main engine that operates an Unattended Machinery Space. When entering the main machinery space to conduct maintenance or a machinery space round, what should be done?
Not learned
669. If the evaporator coil horizontal return line of a refrigeration system is less than 7/8" (2.21 cm) in diameter (considered small), which figure in the illustration represents the proper orientation and placement of the thermostatic expansion valve sensing bulb
Not learned
670. In examining a baseline vibration signature and the historical record of periodic vibration analyses, what must be considered for the evaluation of rotating machinery?
Not learned
671. Excess brine accumulated in the distiller, shown in the illustration, is removed during normal operation by __________
Not learned
672. Excessively low air pressure occurring in the intercooler of a reciprocating air compressor is caused by which of the following?
Not learned
673. Expansion tanks when used in a ship's low temperature hot water heating system may be of the open or closed type. Referring to the illustrated central-station hookup for a hot water heating system drawing, what would be the normal temperature range of the water
Not learned
674. Failure to establish sufficient vacuum when starting up the unit shown in the illustration may be the result of __________
Not learned
675. Figure "B", shown in the illustration, is dimensioned to indicate a/an __________
Not learned
676. Which of the figures illustrated is not suitable for use as a hex head set screw
Not learned
677. Which of the figures illustrated would be LEAST desirable for use as a set screw
Not learned
678. Which of the figures in illustration GS-0080 would be used in conjunction with figure "B" of the device shown in illustration GS-0124
Not learned
679. Which of the figures in illustration GS-0080 would be used in conjunction with figure "C" in illustration GS-0015
Not learned
680. Which of the figures shown in the illustration depicts an orthographic projection
Not learned
681. Which figure shown in the illustration, is the nut lock improperly used
Not learned
682. In the figure shown in the illustration, the standard blueprint symbols above the letters "A", "B", and "C" indicate __________
Not learned
683. 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
Not learned
684. Which of the following components listed is shown in the illustration
Not learned
685. Which of the following compressors would be used for a dead ship start-up of a ship's service diesel- generator on a motor ship?
Not learned
686. Which of the following conditions can cause high salinity of the distillate due to sea water leakage in the illustrated device
Not learned
687. Which of the following conditions will occur if the power element of the thermostatic expansion valve shown in the illustration loses its charge
Not learned
688. Which of the following conditions occurs in the section labeled "F" of the device shown in the illustration
Not learned
689. Which of the following could be a probable cause of abnormal valve wear and breakage?
Not learned
690. 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
Not learned
691. Which of the following freshwater generators has an operating principle that evaporates preheated sea water by causing it to undergo a pressure drop into a vacuum?
Not learned
692. Which of the following is NOT a function of the water supply through item "P" shown in the illustration
Not learned
693. Which of the following illustrated expansion valves is designed to maintain a constant evaporator pressure rather than a constant evaporator superheat
Not learned
694. Which of the following illustrations represents the proper method of circuit grounding for a low level analog signal cable
Not learned
695. Which of the following speed tachometers produces an analog signal proportional to the shaft speed?
Not learned
696. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the device shown in the illustration
Not learned
697. Which of the following statements describes the approximate relation between the feedwater entering the unit shown in the illustration and brine being removed
Not learned
698. Which of the following statements describes what will occur to the volume of water vapor as it is exposed to the lower temperatures existing in the device labeled "24" shown in the illustration
Not learned
699. Which of the following statements is NOT a function of an effective vibration analysis program?
Not learned
700. Which of the following statements represents the difference between a four-jawindependent chuck and a three-jaw universal chuck?
Not learned
701. Which of the following statements is true
Not learned
702. Which of the following statements is true concerning centrifugal pumps?
Not learned
703. Which of the following statements is true concerning the gauge labeled "A" of the illustrated gauge manifold set
Not learned
704. Which of the following statements is true concerning the illustrated gauge manifold set
Not learned
705. Which of the following statements will be true if the position of the manual control lever, shown in the illustration, remains unchanged after the pump is placed on stroke
Not learned
706. Which of the following is true concerning the class "D" air conditioning system shown in the following illustration
Not learned
707. Which of the following is true concerning the class "A" air conditioning system shown in the illustration as used to condition the air of large public spaces
Not learned
708. What is the function of device "B" shown in the illustration
Not learned
709. What is the function of device "A" shown in the illustration
Not learned
710. The function of item "7" shown in the illustration is to __________
Not learned
711. The function of the section labeled "C" in the device illustrated is to provide a/an __________
Not learned
712. Generally speaking, when using a twist drill to bore a hole in metal, the harder the metal, the greater the drill's required __________.
Not learned
713. Given that valve "14" is the king solenoid valve, which of the following statements is true
Not learned
714. When hardened metal is heat-treated by a process known as tempering, what metallurgical properties are achieved?
Not learned
715. Heat is removed from the refrigerant circulating through the refrigeration system, shown in the illustration, by which component
Not learned
716. A high-pressure centrifugal chiller, currently charged with R-134a, is being evaluated for leak testing. The machine is idle, the pressures equalized at 10 psig, with an ambient temperature of 60°F. Using the leak test procedures decision tree and the R-134a pressure-temperature chart, what statement is TRUE? RA-0094_1.jpgRA-0094_2.jpg
Not learned
717. A high reading is only indicated at the salinity cells labeled "W" and "6" shown in the illustration. This would be the probable result of __________
Not learned
718. A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake handwheels, two clutch control levers, and a multipoint lever-operated pedestal- mounted controller. What statement is true as it pertains to the operation of the windlass clutch control levers?
Not learned
719. A hydraulic cylinder is fitted with a cushioning device. The piston abruptly slows towards the end of its stroke, then continues to creep to the completion of its stroke. Which of the following represents the probable cause?
Not learned
720. In a hydraulic system using the device illustrated, the high-pressure return is provided by __________
Not learned
721. Of the hydraulic tubing fittings illustrated, the flared fitting for high-pressure use is represented by figure __________
Not learned
722. The hydraulic tubing installation shown as figure "D" is INCORRECT and will probably leak when in operation because the tubing __________
Not learned
723. Which of the illustrated devices would be the LEAST accurate for the purposes of weighing-in a refrigerant charge
Not learned
724. Which of the illustrated figures represents the use of a right hand roughing tool
Not learned
725. 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
Not learned
726. In the illustrated huddling-chamber safety valve, what statement is true concerning the opening and closing forces acting upon the disc
Not learned
727. Which of the illustrated lathe tools would be used to produce a smooth finish cut for figure I
Not learned
728. In the illustrated pneumatically operated, diaphragm actuated control valve, what statement is true concerning the opening and closing forces acting upon the control diaphragm
Not learned
729. In the illustrated refrigeration system, what is the proper name for the component labeled "A"
Not learned
730. In the illustrated self-contained, internal-pilot, piston-operated temperature control valve, what statement is true concerning the pilot and main valves
Not learned
731. In the illustrated single zone HVAC system, what prevents the simultaneous flow of steam through the preheat coil and flow of chilled water through the cooling coil
Not learned
732. In the illustrated single zone HVAC system, what statement represents the functioning of the diverting relay as it controls the cooling coil flow and the exhaust, outside air and recirculation dampers
Not learned
733. In the illustrated single zone HVAC system, what statement represents the relationship between the exhaust, outside air and recirculation dampers
Not learned
734. In the illustrated terminal reheat multiple zone system, what statement represents the functioning of the supply air duct thermostats controlling the preheater steam flow and the cooling coil chilled water flow
Not learned
735. In the illustrated terminal reheat multiple zone system, what statement represents the functioning of the winter outside air duct thermostat
Not learned
736. 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
Not learned
737. The illustration is drawn to a scale of 3/8 inch = 1 inch. What is the full-size dimension of "X", if the scale lengths for "E" = 5/8", "F" = 1 3/8", "G" = 2 1/8", and "H" = 5 3/4"
Not learned
738. In the illustration, line "D" is a/an __________
Not learned
739. In the illustration, line "C" is a __________
Not learned
740. In the illustration shown, what is the distance indicated by dimension "I"
Not learned
741. In the illustration shown, an efficient seal is maintained between the suction cover and the volute by __________
Not learned
742. In the illustration shown, what is the proper description of the hole represented by "C"
Not learned
743. The illustration shown represents a blueprint of a metal __________
Not learned
744. Item "10" shown in the illustration is used to __________
Not learned
745. Item "B" in the pump illustration is the __________
Not learned
746. Item "B" shown in the illustrated hydraulic circuit is used to __________
Not learned
747. Item "E" shown in the illustration is used in the hydraulic circuit as __________
Not learned
748. Where is the latent heat obtained to create vapor from the feed water in the illustrated distiller
Not learned
749. The lathe tool shown as figure "N" in the illustration is commonly known as a __________
Not learned
750. Which lathe tool shown in the illustration would best be used on a workpiece to perform a right-hand facing operation
Not learned
751. What is the length of the stud used to secure the packing gland shown in the illustration
Not learned
752. The letters "NPT" used in the notation 1/8-27 NPT as shown in the illustration, indicates the __________
Not learned
753. Which of the lettered components shown in the illustration indicates the high-pressure cut-out
Not learned
754. Which lettered component, shown in the illustration, indicates the location of the receiver
Not learned
755. The line labeled "C", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______
Not learned
756. The line labeled "G", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the ______
Not learned
757. Which line shaft bearing is most likely to have both upper and lower half bearing shells on merchant ships?
Not learned
758. Which of the listed components of a hydraulic system would enable the pump to be temporarily shut down, and yet still provide an instantaneous source of hydraulic force?
Not learned
759. Which of the listed statements describes the method used to determine the amount of superheat present in the suction gas leaving the evaporator coil
Not learned
760. Which of the listed temperature sensors is made of heat-treated metallic oxides and generally has a negative coefficient of resistance?
Not learned
761. The locking plates shown in the illustration are used in many marine applications. Which figure indicates the improper method for using these devices
Not learned
762. The low-pressure cut-out switch settings vary with the refrigerant used and the temperature application. If the low-pressure cut-out switch for a particular application is set with a cut-in pressure of 5 psig, what would be the cut-out pressure if the differential is 7.5 psig?
Not learned
763. How many hidden lines are shown in the right side (end) view of the drawing illustrated
Not learned
764. What is meant by the term "deadband" as it applies to prime mover speed control governors?
Not learned
765. In the multi-evaporator refrigeration system shown in the illustration, what is the proper name for the valve labeled "29"
Not learned
766. 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
Not learned
767. How would you prevent the rudder from moving while a repair is made on the steering system using the illustrated actuator
Not learned
768. What is the normal direction of flow through the device shown in the illustration while operating in the processing mode
Not learned
769. To obtain a 1/2 inch per foot taper on an 18-inch workpiece, the tailstock of the lathe must be set over _________.
Not learned
770. What occurs in the space labeled "G" of the device shown in the illustration
Not learned
771. What will happen if oil under pressure is supplied to the area noted as "N" on the vane in the illustration
Not learned
772. When the oily-water separator, shown in the illustration, is in operation and processing clear bilge water, what should be the internal water level
Not learned
773. What is the operating principle upon which a salinometer is based?
Not learned
774. The operation of the device shown in the illustration is dependent upon __________
Not learned
775. For the operation of the illustrated device, what fluid flow would be expected at the connection labeled "I"
Not learned
776. 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
Not learned
777. The physical feature indicated for each of the smallest diameter ends of the device illustrated is that they are __________
Not learned
778. The pipe identified by the letter "J" shown in the illustration is __________
Not learned
779. Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump bronze impeller is usually caused by __________.
Not learned
780. You press start button on the hydraulic power unit shown in the illustration, and the motor does not start. The first thing you should check is the ________
Not learned
781. Over pressurization of an air compressor intercooler is prevented by which of the following?
Not learned
782. Probably the most useful troubleshooting tools used in a predictive maintenance management program for shipboard machinery are vibration meters, analyzers, and monitors. What is the term that represents the number of vibration cycles per unit time as a result of a part vibrating during its periodic or oscillatory motion?
Not learned
783. 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 __________
Not learned
784. 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 __________
Not learned
785. In the pump shown in the illustration, what is the distance from the bottom of the inlet to the bottom end of the motor shaft
Not learned
786. When pumping down an air conditioning system to test the low-pressure cutout switch, assuming that the compressor is running, what should be done to initiate the test?
Not learned
787. Why is a purge recovery unit typically fitted on low-pressure centrifugal chillers?
Not learned
788. The purpose of the instrument illustrated is to __________
Not learned
789. What is the purpose of the pressure transducer as shown in the illustration
Not learned
790. A radiation pyrometer is sensitive to what form of radiation?
Not learned
791. A reading taken with a portable hand-held vibration meter is capable of indicating which of the following conditions?
Not learned
792. What is the reading of the Vernier micrometer caliper scale shown in figure "G" in the illustration
Not learned
793. 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?
Not learned
794. When recovering the remaining R-134a refrigerant from the centrifugal chiller shown in the illustration as a vapor using the recovery unit's compressor, in addition to opening valves "1a", "1b", and the compressor suction and discharge isolation valves, which of the following would be the correct valve lineup
Not learned
795. Referring to the illustrated bellows-type thermostatic steam trap, what statement is true concerning its operation
Not learned
796. Referring to the illustrated diagram for a central-station hookup for a hot water heating system, what statement represents the configuration of the system
Not learned
797. Referring to the illustrated diagram, what type of HVAC system is shown
Not learned
798. Referring to the illustrated drawing of the central-station hookup for a hot water heating system, what statement is true concerning the air separator on the heated water outlet of the converter
Not learned
799. Referring to the illustrated dual duct multiple zone HVAC system, how is the space temperature directly controlled
Not learned
800. Referring to the illustrated huddling-chamber safety valve, what statement concerning the blowdown adjusting ring (B) is true
Not learned
801. Referring to the illustrated huddling-chamber safety valve, what statement is true concerning the adjustment of blowdown
Not learned
802. Referring to the illustrated huddling-chamber safety valve, what statement is true concerning the adjustment of the popping pressure
Not learned
803. Referring to the illustrated impulse steam trap, what would be the effect of threading the control cylinder "E" upward out of the trap body
Not learned
804. Referring to the illustrated motor ship freshwater cooling system drawing, which cooling system has cooling water passing through passages within components that are continuously undergoing motion
Not learned
805. Referring to the illustrated motorship freshwater cooling system drawing, which cooling system tanks are MOST likely to have oil separation capability
Not learned
806. Referring to the illustrated motorship fresh water cooling system drawing, which set of cooling water pumps would MOST likely require a priming maintenance system or the use of deep-well pumps
Not learned
807. Referring to the illustrated motorship freshwater cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning the evaporator
Not learned
808. Referring to the illustrated motor ship fresh water cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning the jacket water heater
Not learned
809. Referring to the illustrated motorship freshwater cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning the main engine jacket water cooling system heat recovery capability as associated with generating fresh water
Not learned
810. Referring to the illustrated motor ship freshwater cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning the main engine jacket water cooling temperature control system
Not learned
811. Referring to the illustrated motor ship fresh water cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning the standby heating coil
Not learned
812. Referring to the illustrated motor ship freshwater cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning the turbocharger bypass line associated with the jacket water cooling system
Not learned
813. Referring to the illustrated pneumatically operated diaphragm actuated control valve, what statement is true
Not learned
814. Referring to the illustrated pneumatically operated diaphragm actuated control valve, what statement is true
Not learned
815. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, under what conditions are the dry bulb, wet bulb, and dew point temperatures for air all equal in value
Not learned
816. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, if the dry bulb temperature is 70°F and the relative humidity is 40%, what is the absolute humidity
Not learned
817. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, if the measured dry bulb temperature is 80 °F and the measured wet bulb temperature is 70 °F, what is the determined relative humidity
Not learned
818. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, suppose air at a dry bulb temperature of 60°F and a relative humidity of 52% passes over a heating coil, resulting in sensible heat gain, and the off-coil temperature is now 80°F. What is off-coil relative humidity
Not learned
819. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, suppose during the cooling season that air passes over a cooling coil with a mean surface temperature above the dew point temperature, and this results in sensible heat loss with no change in moisture content. What statement represents the direction of the air conditioning process line
Not learned
820. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, suppose during the cooling season that air passes over a cooling coil with a mean surface temperature below the dew point temperature, and this results in sensible heat loss and dehumidification. What statement represents the direction of the air conditioning process line
Not learned
821. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, suppose during the heating season that air passes over a heating coil, and this results in sensible heat gain with no change in moisture content. What statement represents the direction of the air conditioning process line
Not learned
822. Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, suppose during the heating season where steam is injected into the air stream, this results in sensible heat gain and humidification. What statement represents the direction of the air conditioning process line
Not learned
823. Referring to the illustrated single zone HVAC system diagram, what statement is true concerning the damper controls
Not learned
824. Referring to the illustrated steam plant sea water cooling system drawing, which pump is considered a high-head pump operating with the highest discharge pressure
Not learned
825. Referring to the illustrated steam plant sea water cooling system drawing, which pump can be used to pump out the main machinery space bilge in a flooding emergency
Not learned
826. Referring to the illustrated steam plant sea water cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning main circulating to auxiliary circulating sea water system cross-connect capability
Not learned
827. Referring to the illustrated steam plant sea water cooling system drawing, what statement is true concerning sea water service system to auxiliary circulating sea water system cross-connect capability
Not learned
828. 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
Not learned
829. Referring to the illustration, what would be the result if the lower oil/water interface detection probe became faulty
Not learned
830. 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
Not learned
831. 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?
Not learned
832. In a refrigeration system, from what location would air and non-condensable gases be removed?
Not learned
833. In a refrigeration system, the valve shown in the illustration is used for what purpose
Not learned
834. With regard to a ballast system associated with a dry cargo ship, what is the primary purpose of the fore peak and aft peak tanks?
Not learned
835. With regard to ballast system operations associated with a dry cargo ship, what is meant by the term "deballasting"?
Not learned
836. With regard to fresh water generators, what statement concerning brine is true?
Not learned
837. With regards to shipboard refrigeration systems, after July 1, 1992, what action became illegal?
Not learned
838. When repairing a refrigeration system, a swaging tool set would be used to carry out which of the following operations?
Not learned
839. With respect to a "pusher" type azimuthing thruster, what statement is true?
Not learned
840. With respect to shaft bearing load absorption capability in terms of direction, what is meant by a radial load?
Not learned
841. When responding to a "right rudder" command from the amidships position, which parts of the steering gear system illustrated will be subjected to the highest pressure
Not learned
842. The ruler indicated in the illustration is commonly referred to as a/an _________
Not learned
843. 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
Not learned
844. The sensing line for the low-pressure cut-out switch for a refrigeration system is typically connected at what specific service valve location?
Not learned
845. (1.5.5.4-4) The setpoint adjustment of the device shown in the illustration is made by rotating what component
Not learned
846. The shaft shown in the illustration has an overall length of 42 inches in addition to the following dimensions of "A" = 8", "B" = 8", "C" = 10", and "D"=8 3/16". The tapered length "X" is __________
Not learned
847. All shipboard personnel responsible for the maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems using refrigerants covered under the EPA Clean Air Act venting prohibition, must be certified through an approved Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program to do which of the following?
Not learned
848. As shown in figure "B" of the illustrated block diagram for a central operating system configured for supervisory control, what is becoming the industry standard for transmission of analog signals for a measured variable
Not learned
849. As shown in figure "B" in the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for supervisory control, what is the function of the block "ANALOG (A-D MUX)"
Not learned
850. As shown in figure "B" of the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for supervisory control, which statement is true concerning the block "COMPUTER" with respect to closed-loop control processes
Not learned
851. As shown in figure "B" of the illustrated self-contained recovery unit connection diagrams, what is the recovery method supported by the connection scheme
Not learned
852. As shown in figure "A" of the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for direct digital control, what does the output system block "DIGITAL CONTACT" represent
Not learned
853. As shown in figure "A" of the illustrated block diagram of a central operating system configured for direct digital control, what does the output system block "DIGITAL OUTPUT" represent
Not learned
854. As shown in figure "A" of the illustration, what statement is true concerning the voltage sensing unit
Not learned
855. As shown in the illustrated block diagram for a distributed automation system, what statement is true concerning the data communication pathways labeled "Dual CAN"
Not learned
856. 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"
Not learned
857. As shown in the illustrated LP centrifugal chiller high efficiency purge recovery unit piping schematic, what statement is true concerning the vacuum pump
Not learned
858. 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
Not learned
859. As shown in the illustration, if figure "21" indicates the "TOP VIEW" of an orthographic projection, and figure "11" indicates the "FRONT VIEW", which figure would best represent the correct "RIGHT SIDE VIEW"
Not learned
860. Which single illustrated lathe tool could be used to turn down the stock in figure II
Not learned
861. Spring reinforced oil seals for retention of lubricant, are installed with the lip of the seal facing __________
Not learned
862. When starting a reciprocating refrigeration compressor that has been shut down for a period of time, you should manually throttle which valve?
Not learned
863. What statement represents the first law of thermodynamics?
Not learned
864. What statement is true concerning the arrangement and operation of the viscosity sensor as used for sensing the viscosity of heavy fuel oil?
Not learned
865. Which of the statements is true concerning the illustrated hydraulic circuit when the directional control valve is centered
Not learned
866. Which statement is true concerning a liquid desiccant cargo-hold dehumidification system?
Not learned
867. What statement is true concerning the operation of continuous-level liquid level detectors?
Not learned
868. What statement is true concerning the term "isochronous" as it applies to prime mover speed control governors?
Not learned
869. What statement is true with respect to the pressure side of a propeller blade?
Not learned
870. All straight shank twist drills must be mounted or held in a __________.
Not learned
871. Suppose the illustrated pneumatically operated diaphragm actuated control valve is used to control the fuel oil outlet temperature of a steam-heated heavy fuel oil heater by controlling the steam flow. What would be the result if there was a complete loss of pilot air being delivered to the valve actuator
Not learned
872. Suppose the illustrated pneumatically operated, diaphragm actuated control valve is used to control the fuel oil outlet temperature of a steam-heated heavy fuel oil heater by controlling the steam flow. What would be the result if the control diaphragm became ruptured
Not learned
873. Suppose the illustrated pneumatically operated diaphragm actuated control valve is used to control the fuel oil outlet temperature of a steam-heated heavy fuel oil heater by controlling the steam flow. What would be the result if the stem packing was over-tightened and the stem was unable to vertically move in either direction
Not learned
874. Suppose the illustrated self-contained, internal-pilot, piston-operated temperature control valve is part of the temperature control system for a steam-heated heavy fuel oil service heater for a steam boiler. If there was an increase in demand for fuel by the boiler, what statement correctly represents how the valve would initially respond
Not learned
875. Suppose the pilot controller for the illustrated pneumatically operated diaphragm actuated control valve is supplied with 20 psig control air and is designed to operate the valve with a pilot pressure ranging from 3 to 15 psig. What would be the indication of a properly adjusted spring (6) by means of the adjusting nut (12)
Not learned
876. Suppose the pilot pressure is from 3 to 15 psig for the illustrated pneumatically operated, diaphragm actuated control valve. Assuming the control valve is trimmed for a linear response and the travel position indicator is calibrated in percentage, what would be the approximate pilot pressure if the position indicator showed the valve to be 75% open
Not learned
877. Suppose that a standard bourdon tube pressure gauge has a scale of 0 to 1000 psig. If the accuracy of the gauge is plus or minus .5% of the span, what would the range of measured pressure be if the gauge indicates 690 psig?
Not learned
878. Suppose that a standard remote reading bourdon tube thermometer has a scale of 40 to 240°F. If the accuracy of the thermometer is plus or minus 1% of the span, what would the range of measured temperature be if the thermometer indicates 180°F?
Not learned
879. Suppose a steam trap's primary purpose is to keep a steam line dry. What would be the outcome if the trap were to fail in a closed position?
Not learned
880. The term "oil foaming" in refrigeration practice, is used to describe what event?
Not learned
881. Which term represents the change in speed required before a speed control governor will initiate corrective action as the load changes?
Not learned
882. The term, whole depth of the gear, shown in the illustration, is equal to __________
Not learned
883. When tightening the plate type heat exchangers shown in the illustration, care must be taken to __________
Not learned
884. Which of the tools listed must be used when retightening the plate type heat exchangers used in the device shown in the illustration
Not learned
885. The tool shown in the illustration is called a __________
Not learned
886. What is true concerning highly contaminated refrigerant recovered from burned out small appliances?
Not learned
887. What type of pump is shown in the illustration
Not learned
888. A typical oily-water separator has three stages of separation. Which statement represents the correct sequential order of the stages?
Not learned
889. In the unit illustrated, the feedwater temperature is required to be increased to 165°F or greater and must exist at this temperature when leaving __________
Not learned
890. What is the most useful measurement that represents the severity of vibration associated with periodic or oscillatory motion?
Not learned
891. Using the device shown in the illustration, which of the following statements is true when adding refrigerant as a vapor to the low side of the refrigeration system
Not learned
892. Using the illustrated chart giving the boiling point of moisture at various depths of vacuum, with an ambient temperature of 72°F, what depth of vacuum would be associated with the BEST chance of achieving a dehydration evacuation with a deep vacuum pump
Not learned
893. Using the information in the illustration shown, the tail of the welding symbol will __________
Not learned
894. If the valve labeled "D" in the illustration is a suction service valve, what will the port labeled "7" be connected to
Not learned
895. If valve "D" is opened during the normal operation of the distiller shown in the illustration, which of the events listed will occur
Not learned
896. A variable displacement pump is fitted with the illustrated device, the discharge flow rate will be reduced as described by which of the following statements
Not learned
897. Of the various possible methods shown in the illustration, which is the correct method of attaching a TXV feeler bulb to a large suction line (7/8" and larger) with a horizontal run
Not learned
898. A vessel is in compliance with federal regulations regarding the discharge of sewage by __________.
Not learned
899. Vibration characteristics to establish a baseline signature or to check the mechanical condition of machinery are measured under which of the following operative conditions?
Not learned
900. Of the views labeled "1", "2", "3", and "4", select the one that correctly represents the right side view of the unnumbered object in the illustration
Not learned
901. If water continues to flow excessively from the device shown in the illustration, the problem is most likely due to __________
Not learned
902. If water continues to trickle into the toilet bowl after the device shown in the illustration has apparently closed, the problem is likely due to __________
Not learned
903. The working depth of the gear illustrated is represented by __________
Not learned
904. What would be the first indication that a tube leak has occurred in area "23"
Not learned
905. What would happen if valve "25" shown in the illustration, vibrated open with the unit in operation
Not learned
906. How would the illustrated valve respond to a complete loss of charge from the remote bulb-to-control diaphragm power element if the valve is used as a temperature control valve for a steam-heated heavy fuel oil service heater
Not learned
907. Excessive air leakage into the suction side of a centrifugal pump would be indicated by which of the following operational problems?
Not learned
908. The illustrated hydraulic pump graphic symbol is used to depict a __________
Not learned
909. The lathe tool shown as figure "U" in the illustration is commonly known as a __________
Not learned
910. Constant superheat is maintained at the evaporator coil outlet of a refrigeration system or unit by the action of what device?
Not learned
911. 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?
Not learned
912. The safety heads of most large reciprocating compressors used in refrigeration systems are held in place by what means?
Not learned
913. The sensing line for the low-pressure cut-out switch for a refrigeration system is typically connected at what location?
Not learned
914. If item "1" shown in the illustration is a compound gauge indicating zero psig and the water level in the bilges is one foot high, the unit is __________
Not learned
915. How is accidental flooding of the engine room bilges through the bilge system prevented?
Not learned
916. 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
Not learned
917. In terms of ship construction framing methods, what statement is true concerning the longitudinal framing system?
Not learned
918. During operating periods of a multi-box refrigeration system using a capacity-controlled compressor, when all of the evaporators of a four box plant are actively being fed with liquid refrigerant, the control oil pressure acting on the hydraulic relay piston shown in the illustration will be at what value
Not learned
919. A ball or roller bearing has an interference fit with the housing in which it is being installed with a hydraulic or arbor press. Upon what surface should the sleeve of the press be applied?
Not learned
920. In the illustrated terminal reheat multiple zone system, what statement represents the functioning of the summer outside air duct thermostat
Not learned
921. Concerning air conditioning system steam heating coils, what statement is true?
Not learned
Trial period expired
You are not allowed to do this without «Full access»
Full access allows:
Solve all tests online without limits;
Remove all advertisements on website;
Adding questions to favorite list;
Save learning progress;
Save results of practice exams;
Watching all wrong answered questions.
Activate full access