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ML-Engine: COMPETENCE 1 - Manage the operation of propulsion plant machinery

No.

Questions

Choice A

Choice B

Choice C

Choice D

A boiler feed stop-valve must be mounted:

between the feed

check valve and the
boiler drum

between the feed

pump and the feed
check valve

upstream of the feed

water regulator

at or near the engine

room operating
platform

A diesel engine cooling water system with a pH factor of 3.0

indicates a condition of:

slight acidity

slight alkalinity

excessive alkalinity

excessive acidity

13.5 : 1

14.5 : 1

15.5 : 1

A diesel engine cylinder has a swept volume of 130.5 cubic

12.5 : 1
inches and a clearance volume of 9.0 cubic inches at top dead
center. What is the compression ratio of the engine cylinder?
12.5 : 1

13.5 : 1

14.5 : 1

15.5 : 1

A diesel engine cylinder has a swept volume of 135 cubic

inches and a clearance volume of 10 cubic inches at top dead
center. What is the compression ratio of the engine cylinder?
A diesel engine is operating at 1800 RPM and driving a
propeller at 600 RPM. What is the speed reduction ratio?

0.30 to 1

3.00 to 1

3.33 to 1

33.0 to 1

A diesel engine is operating under a normal load with low firing a missing air intake
pressures and high exhaust temperatures. The most probable filter
cause of this condition is:

a restricted exhaust
manifold

the fuel rack being too the fuel rack being too
far in
far out

A diesel engine is supercharged in order to:

lower the no-load

RPMs

provide more air for

increase the no- load
combining with the fuel RPMs

A dirty atomizer sprayer plate in the burner of an auxiliary

boiler, would be indicated by:

carbon on the register a dazzling white

doors
atomizer flame

fluctuating pressure in an unevenly shaped

the wind box
burner flame

A disadvantage of a four-stroke/cycle over a two-stroke/cycle

diesel engine is:

higher working
temperature of piston
and cylinder

greater weight per

horsepower ratio

intake valve
temperatures higher
than exhaust valve
temperatures

A pneumercator tank gage utilizes:

a Bourdon tube indicatora balance chamber

an electronic sensing
line

all of the above

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the required use of

scavenging ports

provide more fuel for

combining with the air

A portion of the cargo of an LNG carrier boils off during each

voyage. How is the cargo boil off normally handled?

Compressed,
Vented to the
condensed, and return atmosphere.
to the cargo tanks.

Burned in the boilers.

Mixed with nitrogen

and recirculated
through the primary
barrier.

A pyrometer is an instrument commonly used to measure:

cylinder pressure

flame intensity

exhaust gas
temperature

crankshaft axial
alignment

A squealing sound generated by a reciprocating air

compressor upon starting may indicate:

badly leaking valves

defective unloader

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compressor interstage abnormally tight drive

leakage
belts

A valve installed in a hydraulic system to control the reversal of relief valve

fluid flow is called a:

reservoir valve

directional control
valve

power valve

14

According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), which of the

following is classified as a boiler mounting?

Blow off valve

Escape piping drain valve

15

Air accumulated in the after condenser of the air ejector unit is inter condenser
discharged directly to the:

high pressure turbine

main condenser

atmosphere

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Air accumulated in the inter condenser of the air ejector

assembly is discharged directly to the:

after condenser

high pressure turbine

main condenser

atmosphere

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Air compressor receivers should be blown down at least:

yearly

quarterly

monthly

daily

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12

Main feed check valve Soot blower element

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An air compressor is equipped with an intercooler and an after inject water vapor into prevent overheating of increase compressor
cooler to:
the compressed air
first stage valves
efficiency and
economy

reduce the
compressed air charge
density

An axial piston, variable stroke pump is used in a vessels

hydraulic steering gear. Under pressure, the oil leak off from
between the valve plate and cylinder barrel will:

cause loss of hydraulic result in extreme

oil from the system
damage to the pump

cause damage to the result in the system

pump if not continually low side pressure to
drained from the pump substantially drop off
casing

Archimedes principle states that the resultant pressure acting

on a body immersed in a fluid:

acts vertically upward

through the center of
gravity of the displaced
fluid and is equal to
the weight of the fluid
displaced

is proportional in
magnitude and
direction, regardless of
the direction originally
developed when the
object was submerged

will cause the body to

have a reduction in
mass equal in
magnitude to the
effective mass of the
structure located
above the line of
floatation

is applied equal and in

all directions
throughout the vessel
in which it is contained

Auxiliary boilers can be classified as:

water-tube natural
circulation boilers

fire-tube boilers

water-tube forced
circulation boilers

all of the above

Auxiliary exhaust steam can generally be used as a supply for

the:

air ejectors

steam atomizers

air heater supply

fuel oil heaters

Because of the pressure drop existing across each diaphragm, a fluid seal
the flow of steam between the nozzle diaphragm and the rotor
of the turbine is held to a minimum by:

deflector rings

a Babbitt liner

a labyrinth packing
ring

Bronze metal is an alloy composed mainly of:

copper and tin

tin and lead

iron and copper

Circulation in a water-tube boiler is caused by the difference in area and length of the densities of the
the:
water-tubes
circulating water

heights of the boiler

drum

angle of inclination of
the tubes

Compared to four-stroke/cycle engines, two-stroke/cycle diesel less even torque

engines have the disadvantage of.

higher cylinder head

temperatures

fewer power strokes

per revolution

greater weight/size
requirements

Diesel engine cylinder head test cocks are used to:

check cylinder
lubrication

connect the pressure

indicator

pressure test cylinder

heads

connect the exhaust

gas pyrometers

Feed water is deaerated to prevent:

cavitation in the feed

pump

corrosion in the boiler

loss of system vacuum all of the above

Fuel oil injected into the cylinder of a diesel engine just after
the piston passes top dead center, will.

increase engine power increase engine load

decrease engine
power

improve fuel economy

How can water enter the crankcase of an operating diesel

engine?

Through the crankcase As water vapor

exhauster.
contained in blow-by.

Demulsifying lube oil

passing through the
main bearings.

Condensation from
vapor formed in the
expansion tank.

If a boiler begins to pant and vibrate you should:

check the fuel oil

service pumps

secure the fires

increase the air

reduce the steam

demand

775 RPM

1550 RPM

1800 RPM

belts could slip when

starting

compressor would
pump lube oil

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23

24

copper and zinc

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29

30

31

32

33

If a four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is running at 1550 RPM, the 525 RPM

speed of the camshaft will be:
If a ship service air compressor failed to unload the:

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compressor would run air receiver pressure

continuously
would be excessively
low

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36

37

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If a vessel is steaming at a steady rate, and the water level has open the feed water
dropped out of sight in the boiler gage glass, the FIRST
bypass regulator
corrective action should be to:

blow down the boiler

gauge glass

slow down the engines cut out the fires

If the running suction pressure for an operating refrigeration

compressor of a TXV controlled refrigeration system is below
normal, the cause may be which of the following?

the expansion valve

overfeeding

a fouled compressor
suction strainer

an excess of liquid
refrigerant

insufficient condensing
medium flow

If the viscosity of the liquid being transferred remains constant capacity will increase
as the discharge pressure increases, the rotary pump:

capacity will decrease suction pressure will

increase

If there is a sudden drop in the capacity of a reciprocating air

compressor, you should check for:

worn piston rings or

cylinder liners

excessive compressor a defective pressure

speed
switch

broken compressor
valves

suction pressure will

decrease

If you heard a crackling noise in a centrifugal pump, the most insufficient speed
probable cause of the problem would be:

cavitation

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excess discharge
pressure

excessive net positive

suction head

In a DC heater, which source of steam is commonly used to

heat and deaerate condensate?

Root steam

Auxiliary exhaust
steam

Main steam

Auxiliary steam

40

In a diesel engine, maximum lube oil system pressure under

cold start conditions is normally controlled by.

the capacity of the

lube oil pump

the speed of the lube

oil pump

the outlet pressure of

the lube oil pump

a relief valve

41

In a modern high pressure steam plant, most feed water

deaeration takes place in the:

atmospheric drain tank air ejector condenser

DC heater

vent condenser

42

In a properly designed boiler, which of the end points should

be reached first?

Carryover

Circulation

Evaporation

Combustion

43

In a refrigeration system, at what component does the

refrigerant absorb the latent heat of vaporization?

compressor

condenser

receiver

evaporator

44

In a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine, the exhaust gases are

expelled from the cylinder by the:

exhaust manifold

valve bridge

pressure of the fresh

air charge

valve adjusting gear

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46

In pressure measurement, absolute pressure is defined as the any two pressures

difference in pressure between:
measured with respect
to a common
reference

atmospheric pressure
and barometric
pressure at a given
point

gage pressure and

ambient atmospheric
pressure

a perfect vacuum and

the total pressure at a
given point

3.5 inches

4.5 inches

5.5 inches

47

It is desired to operate an air compressor with a 12 inch

flywheel at a speed of 510 rpm. If the motor runs at 1750 rpm,
what size motor pulley should be used?

2.5 inches

LNG is carried at approximately what temperature?

-160 degress F

Low compressor head pressure in a refrigeration system can

be caused by which of the following?

-160 degrees K

-160 degrees C

-160 degrees R

insufficient condenser excessive condenser

cooling water flow
cooling water flow

air in the refrigeration

system

excessive refrigerant
in the system

Main steam turbine bearings are lined with:

Babbitt

cast-iron

ferrous oxide

Marine diesel engine dry-type mufflers reduce noise by:

using phase adjusters decreasing back

pressure at the
exhaust manifold

allowing gases to
expand and change
direction of flow

constant pulse
charging at the
exhaust manifold

Methane gas is:

odorless

active

volatile

corrosive

Modern marine diesel engines equipped with mechanical fuel

injection operate on a combustion cycle which is:

entirely constant
pressure

entirely constant
volume

a combination of
constant volume and
constant pressure

a combination of
constant temperature
and constant pressure

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Most large main propulsion diesel engines use a duplex lube

oil strainer to:

decrease the time

required between
cleanings

remove all large and

small foreign objects

ensure a positive flow

of oil at all times

ensure that all lube oil

has been treated twice

On a four-cycle diesel engine, the valve subjected to the most

severe conditions during normal service is the.

cylinder exhaust valve air starting valve

air inlet valve

cylinder relief valve

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56

One advantage of dry cylinder liners used in a diesel engine is absence of water seal greater heat transfer
the.
rings
rate than wet liners
evaporation

lower thermal
expansion rate over
wet liners
moisture carryover

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Overheating of the generating tubes will occur when a boiler

reaches its end point of:

greater wear
resistance than wet
liners
combustion

Performance of a turbocharged engine can be improved by.

decreasing the amount preheating the air

of valve overlaps
intake

after cooling the intake preheating light fuels

air

Phenolphthalein indicator is used in the boiler water test for:

dissolved oxygen

alkalinity

chloride content

hardness

Piston cooling fins are located:

atop the piston crown

beneath the piston

crown

at the base of the

piston skirt

inside the cylinder liner

cooling water jacket

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steel

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52

53

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circulation

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60

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Small cracks in the crankshaft bearing surface of a diesel

engine are an indication of:

corrosion fretting

insufficient lubrication

misalignment

fatigue failure

Spring surge in diesel engine valve springs can result in:

increasing effective
spring force

bouncing of the valve

gear

splitting of the valve

keeper collars

failure of the valve to

open

Steam drains from the potable water system hot water heater
would be collected in the:

deaerating feed water contaminated drain

heater
inspection tank

gland exhaust
condenser

first stage heater

Temperature measurement is an indication of the:

level of heat intensity

total heat of a
substance

rate of heat transfer

total heat contained in
from one substance to any closed energy
another
system

The amount of chloride content in the water of an auxiliary

boiler can be reduced by:

adding hydrazine

blowing down the

boiler

adding
phenolphthalein

adding a sulfite
chloride scavenger

The Brayton Cycle is one where the combustion event occurs

at:

constant temperature

increasing pressure

constant pressure

All of the above

mechanical energy

chemical energy

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66

The energy associated with atoms forming molecules is known kinetic energy
as:

potential energy

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68

The light and medium fuels utilized in diesel engines also

provide a source of:

lubrication for the fuel

injection pump

cooling of the cylinder oxygen for combustion all of the above

liner

The linear motion of a diesel engine piston is converted into

the rotary motion required to drive gears, propeller shafts, and
generators by the:

flywheel

crankshaft

journal bearings

camshaft

The lowest temperature required to cause self-sustained

explosive range
combustion of a substance independent of any outside source
of ignition is called:

flash point

ignition temperature

combustion
temperature

The main source of fuel injection system malfunctions is:

contaminated fuel

coated fuel lines

excessive vibration

850 psi

875 psi

900 psi

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improper adjustments

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72

The MAWP of a boiler is 900 psi and the normal drop across
825 psi
the superheater is 20 psi. If the superheater safety valve is set
to lift at 825 psi, the minimum settings of the drum safety
valves allowed by Coast Guard Regulations would be:

The most common contaminant of governor hydraulic fluid is.

moisture

dirt

acid

air

The most common liquefied gas cargo is:

hydrocarbons

chemical gases

butane

ammonia

indicated horsepower

brake horsepower

net horsepower

friction horsepower

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The most important factor in engine performance is the actual

power output at the end of the crankshaft available for doing
work. This is known as:
The movement of steam piping, as a result of changes in
temperature, is best compensated for by the use of:

union joints

expansion joints

flexitallic gaskets

rigid brackets

76

The percentage by weight of steam in a mixture of steam and

water is called the:

moisture percentage

moisture quality

quality of steam

heat effectiveness

77

The process of boiling seawater in order to separate it into

freshwater vapor and brine is usually defined as:

dehydration

condensation

evaporation

dissolution

78

The process of grinding or shredding sewage into smaller

particles is known as:

detention

communition

bulking

skimming

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80

The process of scavenging a two- stroke/cycle diesel engine

serves to.

improve fuel flow

volume

cool the exhaust

valves

reduce the intake air

charge density

mechanical efficiency

81

The ratio of the brake horsepower to the indicated horsepower thermal efficiency
of a diesel engine is its:

brake thermal
efficiency

increase the
temperature of
exhaust gases
volumetric efficiency

The side pressure per unit of area, resulting from the angularity weight of the piston
of the motion of the connecting rod, depends primarily on the:

length of the piston

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length of the cylinder

liner

The spray holes in diesel engine fuel valves should be cleaned diesel fuel
using carbon solvent and:

a special cleaning wire a copper wire brush

a shaved wooden

83

The standard unit of liquid volume used in the petroleum

industry, as well as the tanker industry, is a:

drum

gallon

liter

84

The temperature at which a vapor mixture, at a given pressure, dew point

begins to condense is the:

bubble point

boiling point

critical point

85

The transfer of heat within a solid, caused by the application of radiation

thermal energy, is called:

conduction

convection

condo-radiation

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Turbine lube oil suction strainer baskets have:

fine perforations

frame lined with wire cloth

self-cleaning design

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87

barrel

coarse perforations

speed of the engine

Valve rotators are commonly used on which of the listed diesel Air starting
engine cylinder head valves?

Cylinder relief

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89

Water regulating valves are installed to vary the water flow

compressor speed
through the water cooled refrigeration condensers in response
to changes in what parameter?

compressor discharge compressor discharge condenser discharge

temperature
pressure
temperature

What equipment is required when processing bilge slops for

overboard discharge?

A 100 PPM oily water

separator.

A lube oil purifier

operating as a
separator.

A 15 PPM oily water

separator and
discharge monitor.

A 30 PPM oily water

separator and
discharge monitor.

What is the diameter of a cylinder whose cross-sectional area

is 706.86 square inches?

36 inches

30 inches

24 inches

15 inches

91

What is the main constituent in fuel oil which determines its

heat value?

Hydrocarbons

Oxygen

Nitrogen

Sulphur

92

When a diesel engine is attached to a reduction gear, diesel

engine speed is reduced and the torque available for work:

remains the same

is reduced

is increased

is eliminated

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94

When a waste heat boiler is installed in the exhaust of a main

propulsion diesel engine, the exhaust gas bypass would be
used:

at high loads to
prevent overheating

at low loads to prevent during periods of high

corrosion in the boiler steam demand

when the turbocharger

is in operation

intake stroke

compression stroke

power stroke

exhaust stroke

95

When an air started, four-stroke/cycle diesel engine is being

cranked over, the starting air is admitted to each cylinder
during the beginning of its:
Which component of a Kingsbury thrust bearing assembly
transmits the thrust from the line shaft to the oil film and
shoes?

Collar

Lower leveling plate

Upper leveling plate

Base ring

96

Which of the additives listed is used to lower the pour point of

a lubricating oil?

Emulsifiers

Suppressants

Depressants

Extreme pressure

97

Which of the additives listed will maintain the suspension of

fine residue particles in lube oil?

Floc point

Suppressant

Dispersant

All of the above.

98

Which of the following fuel oil characteristics establishes the

Fire point
danger point when transferring, pumping, and firing procedures
are concerned?

Flash point

Specific gravity

Viscosity

Which of the following is necessary for all waste heat boiler

installations, regardless of design or manufacturer?

An independent
Installation of a
means to prevent feed powered circulating
water contamination
booster pump

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100

A means to control of
evaporation

Exhaust

Blow down

Installation of a
superheater

Which of the following operating conditions will occur when

Decreased connecting Increased connecting Decreased
shims are removed from the joint between the foot of a marine rod bearing clearance rod bearing clearance compression ratio
type diesel engine connecting rod and the bearing box?

Increased
compression ratio

Which of the following represents the proper color of the flame Bright yellow or orange Dark brown
end farthest from the boiler burner during normal operations?

Light brown haze

Dazzling white

Which of the items listed causes a direct acting mechanical

governor to operate the engine fuel control linkage?

Hydraulic oil pressure

Servomotor action

Flyweight centrifugal
force

Relay motion

Which of the listed devices is often used in combination with

the flywheel of small and medium size diesel engines for the
purpose of starting?

Magneto

Electric generator

Electronic SCR

Bendix drive air motor

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105

Which of the listed problems would be indicated by an

accumulation of water in one cylinder, in addition to the
crankcase of an idle diesel engine?

Excessive
condensation in that
cylinder.

Water in the fuel

system.

Cracked cylinder liner. Leaking lube oil

cooler.

With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and

combustible liquids:

expands

contracts

remains constant

With an increase in temperature, the volume of hydraulic fluid: contracts

remains the same

remains constant if
pressure decreases

Your ship has steamed 1651 miles at 20 knots using 580 tons 640 tons
of fuel oil. The distance remaining to your next port is 1790
miles. If you increase speed to 25 knots, how much fuel will be
used to reach that port?

722 tons

983 tons

1060 tons

Zinc anodes are installed in a marine sea water heat

exchanger cooling system to:

control electrolysis

prevent scaling

eliminate corrosion

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102

103

106

107

108

109

inhibit oxidation

remains constant if
pressure remains
constant
increases