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U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Exam

DDE - 1000/4000 HP

Q630 Motor Plants

(Sample Examination)

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DDE - 1000/4000 HP
Illustrations: 27

Choose the best answer to the following Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What statement concerning fuel cetane rating and the ignition delay period is true as it applies to
towboat main propulsion diesel engines?

o (A) The ignition delay period is the lag in time between when fuel injection actually begins and
when combustion actually begins, and the higher the cetane rating of the fuel the longer the
ignition delay period.
o (B) The ignition delay period is the lag in time between when fuel injection is initiated and when
fuel injection actually begins, and the higher the cetane rating of the fuel the shorter the ignition
delay period.
o (C) The ignition delay period is the lag in time between when fuel injection is initiated and when
fuel injection actually begins, and the higher the cetane rating of the fuel the longer the ignition
delay period.
• (D) The ignition delay period is the lag in time between when fuel injection actually begins and
when combustion actually begins, and the higher the cetane rating of the fuel the shorter the
ignition delay period.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

2. What statement is true concerning diesel engines, such as those used for main propulsion and
auxiliary power on tugboats?

• (A) Diesel engines are reciprocating, internal combustion engines using the heat of compression
to achieve ignition.
o (B) Diesel engines are reciprocating, external combustion engines using the heat of compression
to achieve ignition.
o (C) Diesel engines are reciprocating, internal combustion engines using an electric spark to
achieve ignition.
o (D) Diesel engines are rotary, internal combustion engines using the heat of compression to
achieve ignition.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

3. You are serving as a designated duty engineer onboard a harbor tug equipped with main propulsion
diesel engines of the type shown in the illustration. What scavenging flow pattern is used in this
engine type? Illustration MO-0227

o (A) Loop
o (B) Cross-flow
• (C) Uniflow
o (D) Return-flow

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

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Illustrations: 27

4. Suppose the diesel generator set drive engines are of the type shown in the illustration on your ship
docking tug. What description best represents the operating cycle and aspiration method? Illustration
MO-0165

o (A) Roots-blown, four-stroke cycle engine.

o (B) Crankcase scavenged, two-stroke cycle engine.
• (C) Roots-blown, two-stroke cycle engine.
o (D) Naturally aspirated, two-stroke cycle engine

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

5. Suppose the diesel generator set drive engines are of the type shown in the illustration on your
towing vessel. Assuming the engine is naturally aspirated, within an individual cylinder in terms of
piston stroke and position, under what circumstances are the intake and exhaust valves both open?
Illustration MO-0163

• (A) When the piston is at top dead center (TDC) transitioning from the exhaust stroke to the
intake stroke.
o (B) When the piston is at bottom dead center (BDC) transitioning from the intake stroke to
the compression stroke.
o (C) When the piston is at bottom dead center (BDC) transitioning from the power stroke to
the exhaust stroke.
o (D) When the piston is at top dead center (TDC) transitioning from the compression stroke to the
power stroke.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

6. The tractor tug to which you are assigned is fitted with main propulsion diesel engines of the type
shown in the illustration. In terms of valve operating gear, cylinder liner type, and connecting rod
type, what statement is true? Illustration MO-0227

• (A) This is an overhead cam engine, with jacketed cylinder liners and hinged-strap, fork-and-
blade connecting rods.
o (B) This is a pushrod operated overhead valve engine, with wet cylinder liners and hinged-strap,
fork-and-blade connecting rods.
o (C) This is an overhead cam engine, with wet cylinder liners, and marine-type connecting rods.
o (D) This is a pushrod operated overhead valve engine, with jacketed cylinder liners and
conventional connecting rods.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

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Illustrations: 27

7. The ship-docking tug to which you are assigned is fitted with main propulsion diesel engines of the
type shown in the illustration. In terms of valve operating gear, cylinder liner type, and connecting
rod type, what statement is true? Illustration MO-0192

• (A) This is a pushrod operated overhead valve engine, with wet cylinder liners and conventional
connecting rods.
o (B) This is a pushrod operated overhead valve engine, with jacketed cylinder liners and
articulated connecting rods.
o (C) This is an overhead cam engine, with wet cylinder liners and conventional connecting rods.
o (D) This is an overhead cam engine, with jacketed cylinder liners and marine-type connecting
rods.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

8. When checking the crankcase oil level on a main propulsion engine on your ship-docking tug while
enroute to picking up the ship, what should be the oil level as indicated on the dipstick?

o (A) The level should be well above the FULL mark on the side of the dipstick marked with engine
IDLE and oil HOT.
o (B) The level should be below the ADD mark on the side of the dipstick marked with engine IDLE
and oil HOT.
• (C) The level should be between the FULL and ADD marks on the side of the dipstick marked
with engine IDLE and oil HOT.
o (D) The actual level is unimportant as long as it is visible on the dipstick when the engine is
running.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

9. Before shutting down the main propulsion engines on a tractor tug, ideally what should
be accomplished FIRST?

• (A) The engine should be operated with the load removed from the engine for several minutes,
then shut down.
o (B) The engine should be operated at rated load for several minutes, then shut down.
o (C) The engine should be operated at a steady, but substantial load for several minutes, then
shut down.
o (D) The engine should be shut down immediately with no delay period, regardless of the engine
load.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

10. The articulated tug-barge unit to which you are assigned is fitted with generator drive engines of
the type shown in the illustration. In terms of operating cycle and cylinder configuration, what
statement is true? Illustration MO-0006

o (A) This is a two-stroke cycle, 90o V-type engine.

o (B) This is a two-stroke cycle, 45o V-type engine.
• (C) This is a four-stroke cycle, 45o V-type engine.
o (D) This is a four-stroke cycle, 90o V-type engine.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

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Illustrations: 27

11. The river push boat to which you are assigned is fitted with generator engines as partly shown in the
illustration. What statement is true concerning the cylinders? Illustration MO-0163

o (A) The cylinder liners are of the jacketed type and are replaceable inserts.
• (B) The cylinder liners are of the wet type and are replaceable inserts.
o (C) The cylinder walls are integral (non-replaceable) to the cylinder block.
o (D) The cylinder liners are of the dry type and are replaceable inserts.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

12. When checking the crankcase oil level on an off-line diesel generator set engine on your ship-
docking tug, what should be the oil level as indicated on the dipstick?

• (A) The level should be between the FULL and ADD marks on the dipstick.
o (B) The level should be below the ADD mark on the dipstick.
o (C) The level should be well above the FULL mark on the dipstick.
o (D) The actual level is unimportant as long as it is visible on the dipstick.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

13. Prior to starting a diesel generator set engine fitted on your salvage tug, it has been determined that
the transfer of make-up oil is required. At what checked level should you stop adding make-up oil?

o (A) When the oil level rises to the between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.
• (B) When the oil level rises to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
o (C) When the oil level rises to a level well above the FULL mark on the dipstick.
o (D) When the oil level rises to the ADD mark on the dipstick.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

14. The generator drive engines fitted on your harbor tug are started by the type of starter shown in
figure "A" of the illustration. What type of starter is shown? Illustration MO-0201

• (A) Axial piston hydraulic motor

o (B) Radial piston hydraulic motor
o (C) Turbine type air motor
o (D) Sliding vane air motor

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

15. The main propulsion diesel engines fitted on your salvage tug are started with compressed air using
the system illustrated. What is the starting method used with this system? Illustration MO-0199

o (A) Hydraulic cranking motor(s) with air over hydraulics

o (B) Direct air admission with air start distributor
• (C) Air cranking motor(s)
o (D) Direct air admission with cam actuated air start valves.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

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Illustrations: 27

16. The deck winch drive engine onboard your salvage tug uses a lubricating oil filtration scheme as
shown in the illustration. What type of filtration system is illustrated? Illustration MO-0182

o (A) Sump filtration

o (B) Full-flow filtration
• (C) Bypass filtration
o (D) Shunt filtration

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

17. 6.3.5.1-6) The main propulsion engines onboard your tractor tug use a lubricating oil system as
shown in the illustration. What item number represents the lubricating oil filter? Illustration MO-0183

o (A) 2
• (B) 5
o (C) 10
o (D) 12

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

18. The main propulsion diesel engines used to power the ship-docking tug to which you are assigned
are started with vane-type air-starting motors designed to operate at 250 psig. The in-line
lubricator should provide 3 drops of oil per cranking minute, as long as the in-line lubricator oil
viscosity is as specified. If the start air pressure is within the normal range and the oil viscosity is
correct, but the oil injection rate is only 1 drop per minute, what should be done?

o (A) The starting air pressure supplied to the air-starting motors should be increased.
o (B) The in-line lubricator oil injection metering needle valve should be further closed.
o (C) The oil in the in-line lubricator should be replaced with oil of lower viscosity than specified.
• (D) The in-line lubricator oil injection metering needle valve should be further opened.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

19. A diesel generator set on your salvage tug has a simplex lube oil strainer of the type shown in the
illustration, situated on the discharge side of the lube oil pump. At a specified engine rpm and lube
oil temperature, you notice that the pressure drop becomes unacceptably high. When you rotate the
cleaning handle you notice that it is extremely difficult to rotate. What should be done? Illustration
MO-0057

• (A) After stopping the engine, the strainer element should be withdrawn and soaked in solvent to
break up the heavy deposits on the disk stack (C).
o (B) After stopping the engine, the drain plug (B) should be removed to drain the accumulated
sludge from the strainer sump.
o (C) No special consideration need be taken as long as the cleaning handle (A) rotates, even if it
rotates with great difficulty.
o (D) The cleaning handle (A) should be forced to rotate, even if it requires an extender handle to
produce greater rotating torque.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

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Illustrations: 27

20. In terms of the diesel fuels burned in auxiliary and main propulsion diesel engines used on board
towing vessels, which of the listed fuel properties would be most critical to consider when
transferring and forwarding fuel in extremely low ambient temperature conditions?

o (A) Heating value

o (B) Ash content
• (C) Pour point
o (D) Flash point

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

21. The diesel fuels burned in auxiliary and main diesel engines of tugboats operating in harbor
areas are required to meet certain specifications. Among these are limits of certain contaminants to
limit atmospheric emissions to acceptable levels. Which of the following soluble contaminants is
applicable?

• (A) Sulfur
o (B) Water
o (C) Total sediment
o (D) Asphaltenes

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

22. The harbor tug to which you are assigned has a main engine fuel system as shown in the illustration.
Besides preventing the attached fuel oil pump and the hand priming fuel oil pump from discharging
through the other, what other purpose do the anti-flood check valves serve? Illustration MO-0152

• (A) They prevent backflow of fuel from the engine to the day tank when the engine is shut down
and when the day tank is located below the engine.
o (B) They prevent backflow of fuel from the engine to the day tank when the engine is shut down
and when the day tank is located above the engine.
o (C) They prevent backflow of fuel from the engine to the day tank when the engine is running and
when the day tank is located below the engine.
o (D) They prevent backflow of fuel from the engine to the day tank when the engine is running and
when the day tank is located above the engine.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

23. What maintenance practice represents the best protection against moisture carryover to the fuel
injection system of the main engines on board your towing vessel?

• (A) Periodically opening, then reclosing, the drain valve on coalescing type diesel oil filters.
o (B) Frequently replacing fuel injection pump and injector nozzle inlet fuel filters.
o (C) Closing the diesel oil day tank vents, particularly when the relative humidity is high.
o (D) Periodically opening, then reclosing, the vent valve on coalescing type diesel oil filters.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

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Illustrations: 27

24. The tractor tug to which you are assigned has diesel generators fitted with a fuel injection
system that have a complete absence of high pressure fuel lines. Which figure of the illustration
represents the most likely type of fuel injection equipment used? Illustration MO-0149

o (A) 1
o (B) 2
• (C) 3
o (D) 4

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

25. The harbor tug to which you are assigned has main engines fitted with open type combustion
chambers featuring direct injection. Of the listed figures below found in the illustration, which figure
represents the most likely type of injector nozzle type? Illustration MO-0148

• (A) 1
o (B) 2
o (C) 3
o (D) 4

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

26. The river push boat to which you are assigned has diesel generators fitted with intake and exhaust
systems as shown in the illustration. What does the component labeled "2" represent? Illustration
MO-0176

o (A) Charge air cooler

• (B) Charge air manifold
o (C) Exhaust manifold
o (D) Wet muffler

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

27. The river push boat to which you are assigned has diesel generators fitted with intake and exhaust
systems as shown in the illustration. What does the component labeled "3" represent? Illustration
MO-0176

o (A) Wet muffler

• (B) Charge air cooler
o (C) Charge air manifold
o (D) Exhaust manifold

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

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28. The tractor tug to which you are assigned has main engines fitted with intake and exhaust systems
as shown in the illustration. What statement best describes the configuration of the multiple
turbochargers? Illustration MO-0177

o (A) Two (2) turbochargers are used and configured in series for a two-staging effect to boost
charge air pressure.
• (B) Two (2) turbochargers are used, one for each cylinder bank, to reduce exhaust back
pressure.
o (C) Four (4) turbochargers are used, two for each cylinder bank, to reduce exhaust back
pressure.
o (D) Four (4) turbochargers are used and configured in series for a four-staging effect to boost
charge air pressure.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

29. The harbor tug to which you are assigned has main engines fitted with intake and exhaust systems
as shown in the illustration. What type of turbo-charging configuration is used? Illustration MO-0076

o (A) 2-stage turbo-charging.

• (B) Pulse turbo-charging.
o (C) Constant pressure turbo-charging.
o (D) Boost-controlled turbo-charging.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

30. The diesel engines on your towing vessel are all protected with dry-type air filters. The air filters
should be inspected and replaced in accordance with manufacturer instructions. What is the
generally accepted criteria that would dictate when filter replacement becomes necessary?

o (A) The air filter element should be replaced when the pressure rise across the element increases
above the specified maximum.
• (B) The air filter element should be replaced when the pressure drop across the element
increases above the specified maximum.
o (C) The air filter element should be replaced when the pressure drop across the element
decreases below the specified minimum.
o (D) The air filter element should be replaced when the pressure rise across the element
decreases below the specified minimum.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

31. The fresh water cooling systems serving the main engines of the towing vessel to which you are
assigned are arranged as shown in the illustration. What statement best describes the arrangement
of the fresh water keel cooler shown in the system diagram? Illustration MO-0138

• (A) The keel cooler is mounted on the outside of the hull below the water line.
o (B) The keel cooler is mounted on the outside of the hull above the water line.
o (C) The keel cooler is mounted on the inside of the hull above the water line.
o (D) The keel cooler is mounted on the inside of the hull below the water line.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

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32. You are replacing an automotive type cooling water thermostat on one of the diesel generator sets
on your ship docking tug. The markings on the original thermostat indicate that it was set to begin
opening at 180oF. Which of the following thermostats marked for Celsius would be a replacement
that comes closest to the value at which opening begins as compared to the original thermostat?

o (A) 70oC
• (B) 80oC
o (C) 90oC
o (D) 100oC

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

33. Assuming the use of ultra-low sulfur content diesel fuel, what combination of conditions associated
with harbor tug engine room operations would require the most frequent draining of exhaust systems
of condensation?

o (A) Winter operations with lengthy ship escort transit times.

o (B) Summer operations with prolonged idling on station.
• (C) Winter operations with prolonged idling on station.
o (D) Summer operations with lengthy ship escort transit times.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

34. The winch drive engine on the harbor tug to which you are assigned is fitted with a Roots-type
blower as shown in the illustration. What statement is true concerning this blower? Illustration MO-
0082

• (A) Rotor "1" turns counter-clockwise, and rotor "2" turns clockwise. Area "3" is the discharge
passage, and area "4" is the suction passage.
o (B) Rotor "1" turns clockwise, and rotor "2" turns counter-clockwise.
Area "3" is the discharge passage, and area "4" is the suction passage.
o (C) Rotor "1" turns clockwise, and rotor "2" turns counter-clockwise.
Area "3" is the suction passage, and area "4" is the discharge passage.
o (D) Rotor "1" turns counter-clockwise, and rotor "2" turns clockwise.
Area "3" is the suction passage, and area "4" is the discharge passage.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

35. The river pushboat to which you are assigned is fitted with main propulsion reduction gears as
shown in the illustration. What statement is true concerning this type of reduction gear? Illustration
MO-0142

• (A) This type of reduction gear is used with a fixed pitch propeller and a non-reversing engine.
o (B) This type of reduction gear is used with a controllable pitch propeller and a reversing engine.
o (C) This type of reduction gear is used with a controllable pitch propeller and a non-reversing
engine.
o (D) This type of reduction gear is used with a fixed pitch propeller and a reversing engine.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

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36. The ship-docking tug to which you are assigned is fitted with main propulsion engines driving
through pneumatic airflex clutches as shown in the illustration. What statement is true concerning
this type of clutch? Illustration MO-0141

o (A) The clutch is an expanding type clutch and expands to engage against the clutch gland when
inflated.
o (B) The clutch is a constricting type clutch and constricts to engage against the clutch gland when
inflated.
o (C) The clutch is an expanding type clutch and expands to engage against the clutch drum when
inflated.
• (D) The clutch is a constricting type clutch and constricts to engage against the clutch drum when
inflated.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

37. The two-stroke cycle main propulsion engines on the harbor tug to which you are assigned are fitted
with turbochargers for scavenging purposes. Assume that you are checking the air box drains in an
installation that is valved with external drain piping to a drains tank. When you open the air box drain
valves, no drainage occurs when in fact there is an accumulation of oil and moisture on the floor of
the air boxes. What should you do?

• (A) Mechanically poke through the drain openings with a rod to clear the drains.
o (B) Increase the air box pressure to blow the air box drain openings clear.
o (C) Increase the crankcase pressure to blow the air box drain openings clear.
o (D) Blow through the drain openings with compressed air to clear the drains.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

38. The lubricating oil system supporting the main propulsion reduction gear on the salvage tug to which
you are assigned is fitted with a sea water cooled 4-pass shell and tube lube oil cooler. The water
box sacrificial zinc anodes must be inspected periodically. Which of the following listed actions
correctly states maintenance criteria pertaining to scale build-up on the zincs as the result of mineral
deposits (not to be confused with corrosion scaling)?

• (A) Any accumulated scale build-up on sacrificial zinc anodes should be scraped off until the zinc
anodes are shiny.
o (B) Any accumulated scale build-up on sacrificial zinc anodes should be left intact to ensure
proper protection from galvanic corrosion.
o (C) Any sacrificial zinc anodes with accumulated scale build-up should be replaced regardless of
the degree of deterioration.
o (D) There is no need to check for scale build-up on the sacrificial zinc anodes as
this phenomenon is not physically possible.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

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39. Suppose the generator set drive engines on your ship docking tug are fitted with hydraulic
isochronous governors such as shown in the illustration. How is the speed set point conveyed from
the generator control panel on the main switchboard conveyed to the governor fitted on the diesel
engine? Illustration MO-0160

• (A) Electrically via wire connections

o (B) Pneumatically via tubing connections
o (C) Mechanically via cable connections
o (D) Hydraulically via tubing connections

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

40. Suppose one of the overhead camshafts on the V-type main propulsion diesel engines on your tug
are fitted on the forward end with the device shown in the illustration. In addition to serving as a
counterweight, what other function does the device serve? Illustration MO-0101

o (A) Overload sensor

o (B) Harmonic balancer
o (C) Torsional vibration damper
• (D) Overspeed trip

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

41. The pneumatic propulsion control system used on your towing vessel is configured as shown in the
illustration. In terms of clutch air system maintenance, what statement best represents operational
requirements? Illustration MO-0168

o (A) Whereas the clutch air pressure is critical, the dryness and cleanliness of the clutch air are of
secondary concern.
o (B) Whereas the dryness of clutch air is critical, the pressure and cleanliness of the clutch air are
of secondary concern.
o (C) Whereas the cleanliness of clutch air is critical, the dryness and pressure are clutch air are of
secondary concern.
• (D) The pressure, dryness, and cleanliness of clutch air are all critical to successful pneumatic
propulsion control operations.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

42. Suppose the diesel generator set drive engines on your ocean-going tug are fitted with pressure-
compensated governors as shown in the illustration. What is the significance of the oil inlet
connection with this particular governor? Illustration MO-0219

o (A) The governor uses variable engine lube oil pressure to sense engine speed.
o (B) The governor uses low engine lube oil pressure to execute a safety shutdown.
o (C) The governor uses low engine lube oil pressure to trigger an alarm.
• (D) The governor uses engine oil as a lubricant and a hydraulic power medium.

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

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43. The thermal fluid heating oil system on your articulated tug-barge unit is configured similarly to that
shown in the illustration. What system component performs expansion and deaeration functions?
Illustration MO-0198

o (A) 1
o (B) 2
o (C) 4
• (D) 5

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

44. The steam generating plant on your articulated tug-barge unit is of the forced-circulation type. Which
figure of the illustration represents a steam generator or boiler of this type? Illustration MO-0197

o (A) 1
o (B) 2
• (C) 3
o (D) 4

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

45. The auxiliary oil-fired water-tube steam boiler on your sea-going tug is equipped with a water column
similar to that shown in the illustration. If the gauge glass becomes disabled or there is uncertainty
associated with the gauge glass reading, the tri-cocks can be used to determine the boiler water
level. What statement best describes the challenge associated with trying to differentiate between
steam and water? Illustration MO-0093

o (A) On a tri-cock situated above the water level, when opened some of the escaping steam will
condense to water.
• (B) On a tri-cock situated below the water level, when opened some of the escaping water will
flash to steam.
o (C) On a tri-cock situated below the water level, when opened all of the escaping water will flash
to steam.
o (D) On a tri-cock situated above the water level, when opened all of the escaping steam will
condense to water.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

46. Which of the following conditions best describes the reason for performing a bottom blow on an
auxiliary steam boiler as fitted on your harbor tug?

o (A) High water.

• (B) Sludge removal.
o (C) Priming and carryover.
o (D) Excess chemicals and/or salinity.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

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47. Since towing vessels take on fresh water from shore as a source of make-up water for the closed,
re-circulating cooling water systems supporting diesel engines, what property of the make-up water
is most important in contributing to cooling system problems?

o (A) The degree of contamination of suspended solids, such as sand.

• (B) The amount of dissolved solids associated with mineral content.
o (C) The amount of dissolved oxygen (and other various gases).
o (D) The degree of contamination with microbiological organisms.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

48. After a main diesel engine on your river push boat has experienced a safety shutdown due to
excessive crankcase pressure, why is it important to wait 2 hours before opening the crankcase to
investigate the cause of the trip?

• (A) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in a crankcase explosion.
o (B) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in crankshaft rotation.
o (C) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in excessively rapid cooling.
o (D) Opening the crankcase before 2 hours has elapsed may result in the engine spontaneously
restarting.

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

49. When rolling over a main engine on your river push boat prior to starting with the cylinder test valves
open to expel any fluids accumulated within the cylinders, a rather large amount of water is
discharged. What is the appropriate response?

o (A) Start the engine, but run the engine with the cylinder test valves cracked slightly open.
o (B) Start the engine, but maintain the jacket water expansion tank level higher than normal.
• (C) Do not allow the engine to be started until the cause of the water discharge has been
determined and corrected.
o (D) Start the engine, but monitor all fluid levels very closely, especially that of the jacket water.

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

50. While warming up the main engines on your harbor tug while tied up at your own pier, one of the
main engines suddenly sounds the low lube oil pressure alarm. What is the appropriate initial
response?

o (A) Monitor closely oil pressures, temperatures, and levels while continuing to run the engine.
• (B) Immediately shutdown the engine, then investigate the cause for the low pressure alarm.
o (C) Reduce the load and speed on the engine and continue to monitor the oil pressure.
o (D) Immediately add make-up oil or service lube oil coolers, strainers, and filters, as appropriate.

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

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MO-0006

Adapted for testing purposes only from WILBU R, Pounder's Marine Diesel Engines, Sixth edition
Copyright © 1986 by Butterworth's Publishers
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MO-0057

Adapted for testing purposes only from GUNTHER, Lubrication

Copyright © 1971 by Raymond C. Gunther
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MO-0076

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MO-0082

Adapted for testing purposes only from KATES/LUCK, Diesel and High Compression Gas Engines, 3rd edition
Copyright © 1974 by American Technical Society
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MO-0093

Adapted for testing purposes only from MAGNETROL, Installation, Maintenance, Operating Instructions for
Models W126, W127, W251, W252, W291
Copyright © Magnetrol division of Schaub Engineering Co.
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MO-0101

Adapted for testing purposes only from Replacement Parts Catalog No. 302, Diesel Engine Model 645 for Power
Generation and Marine Propulsion
Copyright © 1989 Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corporation
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MO-0138
EMD Engine Fresh Water
Cooling System with Keel Cooler

Adapted for testing purposes only from Marine Propulsion Unit Operating Manual
Copyright © 1988 by Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corporation
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MO-0141
Pneumatic Airflex Clutch Operation

Adapted for testing purposes only from Engineman 3

NAVEDTRA 14331
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MO-0142
Reversing Reduction
Gear Operation

Adapted for testing purposes only from Engineman 3

NAVEDTRA 14331
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MO-0148

Adapted for testing purposes only from NORMAN Diesel Technology: Fundamentals, Service, Repair
Copyright © 2007 by the Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc.
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MO-0149

Adapted for testing purposes only

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MO-0152

Adapted for testing purposes only from Marine Propulsion Unit Operating Manual
Copyright © 1988 by Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corporation
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MO-0160
Woodward Type PSG Governor

Adapted for testing purposes only from PSG Governor with Aluminum Case
Installation and Operation Manual 37013 (Revision M)
Copyright © 1975 by Woodward
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MO-0163

Adapted for testing purposes only from TOBOLDT, Diesel Fundamentals, Service, Repair
Copyright © 1973 by the Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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MO-0165

Adapted for testing purposes only from TOBOLDT, Diesel Fundamentals, Service, Repair
Copyright © 1973 by the Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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MO-0168
Pneumatic Propulsion Control System

Adapted for testing purposes only from Falk Marine Reduction Drives,
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
Copyright © 1976 Faulk
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MO-0176

Adapted for testing purposes only from WOODYARD, Pounder’s Marine Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines
Copyright © 2009 by Elsevier, Ltd.
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MO-0177

Adapted for testing purposes only from Engineman (EN)

NAVEDTRA 14075A
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MO-0182
Simplified Lube Oil
Filtration System

Adapted for testing purposes only from NORMAN Diesel Technology: Fundamentals, Service, Repair
Copyright © 2007 by the Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc.
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MO-0183

Adapted for testing purposes only from BAKER, Diesel Engines and Electric Power
Copyright © 1998 by The University of Texas at Austin
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MO-0192
ALCO 251 Series Engine

Adapted for testing purposes only from ALCO 251 Instruction Manual
Copyright © ALCO
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MO-0197

Adapted for testing purposes only from FLANAGAN, Marine Boilers

Copyright © 1990 Heinemann-Newnes
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MO-0198
Thermal Fluid Heating Oil System

Adapted for testing purposes only from Fulton Installation and Operation Manual
Vertical Coil Design Thermal Fluid Heater Model FT-C and FT-S
Copyright © 2013 by The Fulton Companies
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MO-0199
EMD Air Start System

Adapted for testing purposes only from 645/710 Marine Propulsion Unit Operating Manual
Copyright © 1988 by Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Corporation
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MO-0201
Starting Motors

Fig. A: Adapted for testing purposes only from STINSON, Diesel Engineering Handbook
Copyright © 1981 by Business Journals, Inc.
Fig. B: Adapted for testing purposes only from KUIKEN, Diesel Engines for Ship Propulsion and Power Plants
Copyright © 2012 by Target Global Energy Training
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MO-0219

Adapted for testing purposes only from WOODWARD, PSG Governor with Aluminum Case
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Copyright © 1975 by Woodward Governor Company
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MO-0227

Adapted for testing purposes only from EMD 645E9 Turbocharged Engine Maintenance Manual
Copyright © 1973 Electro-Motive Division, General Motors
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