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An auxiliary diesel engine may fail to start due to()
A . low exhaust back pressure
B . high lube oil temperature
C . insufficient cranking speed
D . excessive fuel atomizatio
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If the turbocharger failed on an auxiliary diesel engine, which of the following conditions would probably occur?()
A . Full power cannot be developed
B . The exhaust will contain black smoke
C . Complete combustion will be impossible
D . All of the above
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If you were inspecting the valve springs on an auxiliary diesel engine, your best indication of impending spring failure would be ()
A . a glazed surface on the spring
B . nicks in the protective coating
C . a build up of sludge deposits
D . cracks in the surface of the spring
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Excessive alkalinity of the water in an auxiliary boiler can cause ().
A . caustic embrittlement of the boiler metal
B . acidic corrosion of the boiler metal
C . hard scale deposits on the boiler tubes
D . etching of the heat exchange surface
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Fuel oil contamination of an auxiliary diesel engine lube oil can result in()
A . an increased flash point
B . higher lube oil pressures
C . an increased viscosity
D . lower lube oil pressure
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If you observe smoke coming from the turbocharger of an auxiliary diesel engine, you should()
A . check the air filter for obstruction
B . check for an exhaust leak
C . check the exhaust temperature
D . secure the engine
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Improper maintenance of the fuel oil burners in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, could result in ()
A . increased fuel consumption
B . increased feed water consumption
C . fuel pump failure
D . combustion control system failure
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When using a fuel with a higher than normal sulfur content in an auxiliary diesel engine, you should()
A . maintain higher than normal jacket water temperature
B . change the lube oil more frequently than normal
C . maintain a higher air-box temperature than normal
D . maintain a higher air-box pressure than normal
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Burner ignition failure in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler would be caused by()
A . a burned out solenoid in the oil supply valve
B . high temperature excess air
C . incorrectly setting the hot-well dump valve
D . an incorrectly positioned burner snubber realy
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In an auxiliary boiler steam and water system, the highest pressure will be in the ().
A . steam stop valve
B . dry pipe
C . feedwater system
D . generating tube
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When there is a flame failure in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler, the ().
A . air supply is shut off
B . fuel supply is shut off
C . water supply is shut off
D . safety valve lift
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Worn main bearing will cause the compression ratio of an auxiliary diesel engine to()
A . increase
B . decrease
C . remain the same
D . increase on compression decrease on expansio
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Excessive valve lash in an auxiliary diesel engine will cause the valves to open()
A . later and close sooner
B . sooner and close later
C . sooner and close sooner
D . later and close later
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If an auxiliary diesel engine frequently stalls, the trouble may be caused by ()
A . low exhaust back pressure
B . air in the fuel system
C . gasket blow-by or leakage
D . incorrect assembly of idler spring
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The water in an auxiliary boiler should be tested daily for ().
A . dissolved oxygen
B . chlorides
C . sludge
D . dissolved nitroge
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The water in an auxiliary boiler should be chemically tested daily for alkalinity and()
A . soap hardness
B . nitrog encontent
C . chloride content
D . dissolved CO
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A () boiler is an auxiliary boiler sometimes included in a steamships installation for supplying steam to auxiliaries in port.
A . monkey
B . donkey
C . waste heat
D . mai
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If an auxiliary diesel engine temperature is higher than normal ,but the thermostat is determined not to be defective you would suspect a /an ()
A . cavitation erosion in the water jackets
B . excess corrosion inhibitor in the coolant
C . dirty jacket water cooler
D . defective turbocharger
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A firebox explosion in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler may be the result of ()
A . excessive purging before lighting off
B . insufficient trail for ignition period
C . a faulty transformer in the ignition circuit
D . insufficient purging before lighting off
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Flame failure in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler can from a/an ()
A . incorrect electrode setting
B . incorrect nozzle position
C . clogged fuel nozzle
D . broken high tension lead
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Which action should be taken when an auxiliary boiler in is operation?()
A . Clean all electrical connections
B . Lift the relief valves by hand
C . Inspect and clean all solenoid valves
D . Inspect for oil and water leak
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In the event of a flame failure in an auxiliary water-tube boiler, you must()
A . relight the boiler immediately to prevent loss of steam pressure
B . relight the fire off the brickwork as the bricks are cherry red
C . purge the furnace of any combustible gases before attempting to relight the fire
D . speed up the feed pump to prevent dry firing when the burner flame is reestablished
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Improper maintenance of an automatic auxiliary boiler oil burner could result in ().
A . fuel pump failure
B . fan motor failure
C . increased feedwater consumption
D . decreased boiler efficiency
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An electrically driven automatically operating auxiliary blower is provided for slow speed and () of a low speed diesel engine.
A . manoeuvring operations
B . bad combustion
C . cooling
D . mooring trial