Marine Engineering Feedwater Temperature Quiz

If a boiler ignition system on a merchant vessel uses a gas pilot light, which fuel oil ignition method is being employed?

What could be a potential consequence of using lube oil that has not been properly filtered?

In a diesel engine, what effect could a decrease in the fuel pump delivery pressure have on engine performance?

When operating in parallel, diesel engines driving alternators must maintain a set frequency. What does the governor characteristic 'Promptness' refer to in this context?

What issue could lead to excessive vibration in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler?

After filtering lube oil, what contaminant would typically not be removed?

What should you do if it becomes necessary to reduce the feed water temperature below 165°F in an evaporator?

What do exhaust pyrometer readings provide an indication of?

When should fuel combustion in a diesel engine cylinder begin?

Which type of filter will deplete the additives in lubricating oil?

What is it called when a change in engine speed is required before a governor can make a corrective movement of the fuel rack?

What will be the result of reducing the clearance between a valve stem and rocker arm?

Why must diesel engines driving alternators operating in parallel maintain a set frequency regardless of load changes?

What could be a likely cause of excessive vibration in an automatically fired auxiliary boiler?

In a diesel engine starting circuit, what would an indicator using a pneumercator primarily measure?

When using a dry uncoated sounding rod or tape to measure water depth in a reserve feed water tank, what kind of reading can be expected?

Where does contaminated oil enter the centrifuge in a disk type centrifugal purifier?

Why is condensate pumped from the condenser to the DC heater instead of directly to the boiler?