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Which part of a turbocharger is one of the most critical components?
Which part of a turbocharger is one of the most critical components?
- Top housing (correct)
- Suction valve
- Connecting rod
- Center housing
What is the purpose of the suction valve in an air compressor?
What is the purpose of the suction valve in an air compressor?
- To regulate air flow
- To increase thrust to the bearing surface
- To minimize thrust to the bearing surface (correct)
- To cool the compressor
What is the function of the condenser in a heat exchanger?
What is the function of the condenser in a heat exchanger?
- To regulate the flow of cooling water
- To increase the temperature of the hydraulic fuel
- To exchange heat from the hot hydraulic fuel to the cool water (correct)
- To heat the cooling water
What is the most likely location where metal erosion problems often occur?
What is the most likely location where metal erosion problems often occur?
What is the result of re-rolling tubes that are not leaking when tightening leaking tube joints?
What is the result of re-rolling tubes that are not leaking when tightening leaking tube joints?
What is the term for the accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces?
What is the term for the accumulation of unwanted material on solid surfaces?
What is the purpose of the suction valve in an air compressor?
What is the purpose of the suction valve in an air compressor?
What is the minimum air pressure required by a main air compressor to start the diesel engine?
What is the minimum air pressure required by a main air compressor to start the diesel engine?
What is the reason why the main air compressor cannot produce enough air when running?
What is the reason why the main air compressor cannot produce enough air when running?
Where can you find the suction and delivery valves of an air compressor?
Where can you find the suction and delivery valves of an air compressor?
What is the function of the automatic drain in an air compressor?
What is the function of the automatic drain in an air compressor?
What is the suction filter made up of?
What is the suction filter made up of?
What type of repair is made only to relieve the problems or damages of the machineries in a short period of time?
What type of repair is made only to relieve the problems or damages of the machineries in a short period of time?
One simple method of making a temporary repair of a leaky pipe is to:
One simple method of making a temporary repair of a leaky pipe is to:
Which of the following method of repair is made to avoid re-occurrence of the repair problem?
Which of the following method of repair is made to avoid re-occurrence of the repair problem?
Which of the following repair methods needs more time to carry out?
Which of the following repair methods needs more time to carry out?
A permanent repair can be possible in which of the following conditions?
A permanent repair can be possible in which of the following conditions?
What type of repair would the chief engineer do to secure life and property onboard if a vessel encounters trouble?
What type of repair would the chief engineer do to secure life and property onboard if a vessel encounters trouble?
