COMPETENCE 9 – OIC ENGINE

Braze welding is an exceptionally

Which of the following statements concerning good method of repairing
braze welding is/are correct? malleable (special heattreated)
iron.

Braze welding is an acceptable

Which of the following statements concerning
method of repairing malleable iron
braze welding is/are correct?
and mild steel.

If the intercooler relief valve lifts while an air

leaking high pressure discharge
compressor is operating under load, you should
valves
check for _____.

Acetylene should never be used at pressures in slightest shock could cause an

excess of 15 psig because the _____. explosion

The tool used to makeup connection fittings for

small diameter copper tubing is called a/an flaring tool
_____.

If a small auxiliary diesel engine will not crank but

Corrosion of starting battery
can be barred over, the trouble may be due to
terminal connections
_________.

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Engine operating conditions may be indicated by
the color of the exhaust smoke. Black smoke an overloaded engine
could indicate ________.

You should never watch the arc generated during

electric arc welder with the naked eye because serious flash burns will result
_____.

When a waste heat boiler is installed in the at low loads to prevent corrosion in
exhaust gas bypass would be used _____. the boiler

minimize moisture condensation in

An exhaust gas bypass is installed on a waste
the boiler gas passages at low
heat boiler in order to ______.
loads

Which of the following problems would be the

faulty operation of a cylinder
probable cause for the faulty operation of
unloader
areciprocating air compressor suction valve?

If the drive belts on an air compressor were check the operation of the
squealing during start up, you should _____. unloaders

A reciprocating air compressor is running roughly

and vibrating excessively, indicating that the foundation bolts are loose
_____.

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A squeaking sound occurring from within an
operating reciprocating air compressor is an tight compressor bearings
indication of_______.

When arc welding, the flux that covers the

reduce oxidation
electrode is used to _____.

Thermocouple pyrometers are sued on large,

main propulsion diesel engines to indicate the exhaust gases at various locations
temperature of the ______.

A dirty intercooler in the ship service air higher than normal power
compressor will result in _____. consumption

Protective equipment to be used while carrying

out oxy-acetylene welding should always include tinted goggles
_____.

Critical speeds occurring within the operating

speed range of a main propulsion diesel engine
definer or viscous fluid damper
may be changed, or have their damaging effects
reduced by a/an _________.

The leaking valves in a low pressure,

reciprocating, air compressor can result from abrasion by dust and dirt
_____.

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Black smoke exhausting from a diesel engine
a clogged air cleaner
may be caused by ______.

Which of the following statements is correct First, weld the joints that will tend
concerning welding sequences? to contract the most.

Cylinder inlet valve failure in a low pressure air

mechanical failure in the unloader
compressor can be caused by _____.

cylinder valves and close torch

When securing an oxyacetylene outfit for an
valves when pressure in hoses
extended period, you should close the _____.
and regulators is zero

White smoke exhausting from a diesel engine

cracked cylinder liner
can be caused by a _______.

In order to minimize distortion in a weldment due

to shrinkage, you should _____. I. use
intermittent welds rather than continuous welds
wherever possible II. make fewer passes with I, II & III
large electrodes as opposed to many passes with
small electrodes III. use restraining forces such
as clamps, jigs, and fixtures
Careful handling compressed gas bottles should
include _____. I. stowing, to avoid them from
I, II & III
crashing into one another II. keeping them away
from flame, high heat, and direct sunlight III.

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keeping the valve protection caps in place

In certain circumstances, weldments are

reduce internal stresses
preheated before each pass to _____.

Excessive lube oil consumption by a

carrying the oil level higher than
reciprocating air compressor can be caused by
normal
_____.

Combustion knock occurring in a diesel engine

Low coolant temperature
can be caused by ______.

When welding or burning with an oxy-acetylene never allow more than 15 PSIG
torch, _____. pressure in the acetylene hose

A flare-type tubing connector is used in the

shut down the power unit and use
hydraulic hatch-cover system and has developed
two wrenches to avoid damaging
a slight leak. To stop the leak you should
the tubing when tightening
__________.

Excessive lube oil consumption by a

reciprocating air compressor is an indication of worn or broken piston rings
_____.

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If an electric motor driven air compressor fails to
tripped overload relay
start, it may be due to a _____.

During a routine round of a diesel engine

generator, you observe a low oil level in the
Leakage through the governor
governor sump. If there is no visible sign
drive shaft oil seal
ofexternal leakage, you should suspect the cause
to be a/an ________.

If an electric motor driven air compressor fails

tripped overload relay
tostart, it may be due to a _____.

The possible cause of fuel oil accumulation in

dripping atomizers
boiler casing is _____________.

Combustion gas venting through the expansion

cracked cylinder head
tank could be caused by a _____________.

If a diesel engine is smoking excessively under

plugged injector holes
load, the cause could be ________.

The loss of a diesel engine cylinder air

chargethrough leaky valves, pistons rings, worn Low compression pressure and
or scored liners, would be indicated by which of high exhaust temperature
the following sets of exhaust of conditions?

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 open the acetylene cylinder valve
When welding with and oxyacetylene outfit,
only ¼ to ½ turn and leave the
_____.
wrench on the valve stem

Why is a chemical covering applied to a

Shield the arc during the welding
weldingstick electrode, rather than using a bare
process to prevent oxidation.
electrode?

excessive operating hours without

One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air
carrying out preventive
compressor may be attributed to _____.
maintenance

A leaking suction valve in the second stage of a

two stage, high pressure, air compressor can first stage discharge pressure
cause excessively high _____.

Soft solders have relatively low melting points

lead base alloys
and consist mainly of _____.

White smoke issuing from the exhaust of an

the engine is cold
auxiliary diesel engine could mean _______.

Which of the following is true concerning the hose

The torch oxygen inlet hose thread
threads on compressed gas oxy-acetylene
connection is “right handed”
regulators and torches?

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An acetylene pressure regulator should never be
this gas become extremely
adjusted to maintain pressures exceeding 15 psig
unstable under this condition
(103.4 kPa) because _____.

In oxy-acetylene welding outfit, each cylinder has

a regulator and two pressure gages. One
hose pressure
pressure gage indicates cylinder pressure and
the other gage is used to indicate _____.

When welding mild steel with a shielded metal-

arc electrode, and getting only shallow increase the amperage
penetration, you should _____.

Which of the following practices is considered to

The storage of the cylinders in a
be safe for the handling and use of compressed
well-ventilated compartment.
gas cylinders?

Black smoke exhausting from an operating diesel

engine is an indication of poor combustion which clogged air intake passages
may be caused by _______.

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