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Question
When the boiling temperature of a
steam boiler is increased, which of the
following effects will occur with relation
to the pressure and the specific volume
of the steam?
46 CFR requires that __________.
Choice A
Choice B
The steam pressure The steam pressure
and specific volume will increase and the
will remain constant. specific volume will
remain constant.
Choice C
The steam pressure
will remain constant
and the specific
volume will increase.
amount of cooling
water to the
condenser is
excessive
discharge pressure
of a turbine driven
pump is excessive
II only
Choice D
The steam pressure
will increase and the
specific volume will
decrease.
Illustration
amount of cooling
water to the
condenser is
insufficient
exhaust pressure
rises above a preset
limit
Neither I nor II
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Question
A boiler desuperheater is installed in
high pressure boilers to __________.
Choice A
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
temperature of the
stack gas is low
enough to reach dew
point
A boiler feed stop-check valve would be boiler water drum
located at the __________.
A boiler feed stop-valve must be
between the feed
mounted __________.
check valve and the
boiler drum
A boiler fitting used to protect the
reducing station
superheater and to provide reduced
temperature steam for use by
auxiliaries is the __________.
A boiler has a steam delivery capacity the boiler may be
of 100,000 pounds per hour, and is
operated down to
equipped with four steam atomizing
25,000 pounds per
burners. If the load range of the
hour without
burners is 4 to 1, this means that
securing any burners
__________.
A boiler internal feed pipe is perforated provide positive flow
to __________.
to the downcomers
superheater outlet
temperature is too
high
DC heater outlet
temperature is too
high
main turbine is
operating at half
power
DC heater outlet
economizer inlet
create a slight
turbulence in the
steam drum
A boiler internal feed pipe is perforated provide positive
distribute the feed
to __________.
downward circulation water throughout the
at high loads
steam drum
distribute water
evenly throughout
the steam drum
reduce back
pressure in the feed
water piping
I only
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Question
Choice A
A boiler safety valve must be capable of remaining open until
__________.
all pressure in the
steam drum is
relieved
A boiler superheater safety valve is set 450 psi (3102 kPa)
to lift at 450 psi (3102 kPa). Coast
Guard Regulations (46 CFR) require
that if there is a pressure drop of 10 psi
(69 kPa) across the superheater, the
drum safety valve should set to lift at a
pressure of __________.
Choice B
Choice C
remaining open until opening gradually
a preset pressure
above a designated
drop occurs
pressure
455 psi (3137 kPa)
Choice D
closing with a
chattering motion to
free scale deposits
from the seats
465 psi (3206 kPa)
outside diameters
method of heat
and wall thicknesses transfer in the tube
differ
differs
it reduces the
amount of
suspended matter
that frequently finds
its way into the dead
end lines
24 ppm
36 ppm
48 ppm
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Question
Choice A
A boiler with a water capacity of 10
12 ppm
tons, generates steam at the rate of 30
tons per hour. If the feed water quality
is 0.5 ppm, the concentration of solids
will increase 1.5 ppm every hour. What
would be the increase in the
concentration of solids within 24 hours?
Choice B
24 ppm
Choice C
36 ppm
Choice D
48 ppm
presence of oil is
indicated in the
gravity tank bull'seye
Fuel oil
observation cover
clamp needs
tightening
insufficient excess
air
Gasoline
Water
Diesel fuel
Diesel fuel
Gasoline
Fuel oil
Carbon particles
assure a positive
feed water flow
through the
economizer
assure a positive
feed water flow to
the steam drum
Illustration
trapped water is
discharged from the
overflow line
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Question
A chemical based analysis of boiler
stack gases is taken to __________.
Choice A
determine the
volume of the SO2
products of
combustion
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
estimate the amount estimate the BTU
measure the
of noncombustible
content of a quantity percentage volume
solids present in fuel of fuel oil
of CO2
oil
insufficient cooling
water to the lube oil
cooler
excessive cooling
water to the lube oil
cooler
insufficient gland
sealing steam
excessive gland
sealing steam
fan discharge
windbox
furnace
smoke box
windbox
casing
furnace
smoke pipe
excessive thrust
bearing wear
carbon dioxide
hydrogen
carbon monoxide
nitrogen
slightly increase
bypass the lube oil
gland sealing steam gravity tank
pressure
prevent excessively
cooled distillate from
entering the DC
heater
turbo generator
provide adequate
cooling water to the
air ejector inter and
after condensers
main propulsion
turbine
assure a positive
flow through the
main feed pump
prevent flashing in
the main feed pump
main condensate
pump
bilge water
sanitary water
Illustration
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Question
A continuous blow is used to
__________.
Choice A
regulate the density
or salinity of boiler
water
generator tubes
preformed burner
arch section
means of excluding
slag from the joints
at the furnace floor,
walls, and corners
protect the
expansion joints
crack open the
recirculating line
from the DC heater
to the condenser hot
well
low carbon content
per pound of fuel
Choice B
remove scum from
the surface of boiler
water
convection currents
Choice C
permit air to escape
while raising steam
in a cold boiler
control
desuperheaters
control turbulent
steam expansion
decrease steam
decrease the specific
velocity and increase volume of steam
steam pressure
fillet of plastic
refractory
preformed burner
arch section
formation of soot on
furnace floor
foundation for
refractory anchor
bolts
type of refractory
anchor bolt
set of gas baffles in
the screen tubes
reduce gas
turbulence
close in on the
recirculating line
from the DC heater
to the condenser hot
well
high sulphur content
for complete
combustion
another centrifuge
the number of
should be used to
conical disks must
avoid the possibility be increased
of contaminating the
main lube oil system
8 tons of oxygen
dissolved in
1,000,000 pounds of
water
Choice D
remove sludge from
the bottom of the
water drum
water screen tubes
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
A flame scanner installed in modern
monitor the intensity monitor the stack for regulate burner fuel
boiler combustion control systems,
of the burner flame soot fires
oil pressure
functions to __________.
A flue gas air heater, when installed in a I only
II only
Both I and II
boiler would be accompanied by the
operating characteristic(s) of
__________.
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I. higher uptake temperatures than a
boiler without an air heater
II. lower corrosion rates in the uptakes
and economizer
A flue gas air heater, when installed in a I only
boiler, would be accompanied by the
operating characteristic(s) of
__________.
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Choice D
regulate the air flow
to the furnace
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
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Question
Choice A
A heavy accumulation of soot on the
low superheater
fireside of the superheater can cause a outlet temperature
__________.
because of the
insulating effect of
soot
A high carbon monoxide content in the complete
flue gases of a boiler indicates
combustion
__________.
A high percentage of carbon dioxide in carbonized burner
boiler flue gases indicates __________. tips
Choice B
high superheater
outlet temperature
because of reduced
steam flow
atmospheric drain
tank
dirty firesides or
watersides
pressure buildup in
the tube
complete sagging
failure of the tube
for automatically
adjusting clearances
to the correct value
when wear occurs
increased boiler
water compound
level in the boiler
with the affected
desuperheater
an increase in fuel oil
temperature
increased
concentration of
dissolved oxygen in
boiler water
inability to maintain
control of boiler
water suspended
solids
inability to maintain
proper boiler water
pH or phosphate
levels
the sputtering of
burners in the boilers
Steam Plants
Choice C
high superheater
inlet temperature
because of
decreased heat
transfer
too much excess air incomplete
combustion
Choice D
high superheater
outlet temperature
because of gas
laning
Illustration
a high carbon
content fuel
auxiliary condenser
main condenser
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Steam Plants
Question
A leak in the heating coils of a fuel oil
heater will first show up as
__________.
A leak in the internal desuperheater
located in one of the two main boilers
on a ship can be indicated by a/an
__________.
Choice A
water in the fuel oil
supply
Choice B
oil in the drain
inspection tank
Choice C
Choice D
sputtering and
an intense white
hissing furnace fires furnace flame
decrease in the
amount of feed
treatment chemicals
remaining in that
boiler
increase in the
amount of feed
treatment chemicals
contained in that
boiler
increase in the
amount of time
necessary for
priming that boiler
I only
II only
decrease in the
amount of feed
treatment required
for proper water
chemistry of that
boiler
Both I and II
discharge piping
temperature
contaminated drain
tank level
good fuel
combustion
dirty firesides
dirty watersides
incomplete
combustion
A milky-white color
overheating
aeration
two-pass heat
exchanger
single-pass heat
exchanger
Illustration
Neither I nor II
A reddish-orange
color
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Question
A major difference between the two
element and the three element feed
water regulator control systems, is that
a three element system will additionally
measure and incorporate the
__________.
A malfunction in the DC heater is
indicated by __________.
Steam Plants
Choice A
drum water level to
the feed water
regulator
Choice B
Choice C
steam flow to the
feed water flow as
feed water regulator sensed variable
temperature of the
flue gases
raising or lowering
the nozzle block
lifting beam
accelerated natural
circulation boiler
drum-type boiler
light emitted from the the orange portion of the blue portion of
front wall
the flame spectrum the flame spectrum
incandescent
brickwork
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Choice D
fuel oil flow to the
feed water regulator
Illustration
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Question
A pilot valve and servomotor are utilized
in mechanical-hydraulic governing
systems on a turbo generator unit in
order to __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
provide sufficient
provide a means of allow parallel
force to operate
maintaining constant operation with zero
large steam lifting
output voltage
speed droop
beam control valves
Choice D
constant load on the
turbine unit
two-position
differential action
proportional action
proportional plus
reset action
excessive steam
flow through the
superheater
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Illustration
excessive water
discharge rate
impart a swirling
motion in the oil
spray for efficient
combustion
leaks in the
failure of the internal
superheater element auxiliary
desuperheater
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Question
Choice A
A regenerative type air heater should be prevent chipping of
bypassed at low load in order to
the ceramic coating
__________.
A rotor position micrometer on a main
propulsion reaction turbine measures
rotor __________.
A ruptured boiler tube should be
removed by __________.
Choice B
prevent
condensation in the
steam baffling
radial position
radial position
relative to the casing relative to the
micrometer
I only
II only
Choice C
avoid excessive
cooling and
condensation of the
exhaust gases
axial position relative
to the casing
Choice D
maintain a positive
seal on the
replaceable basket
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
evaporator brine
suction line
water sample pH
reaches 10.5
Illustration
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Question
Choice A
A sequential lift, nozzle valve control bar A lifting beam
on a turbo generator, utilizes which of
mechanism engages
the following operating principles?
nozzle valve stems
of varying lengths.
Choice B
A hydraulic piston
raises or lowers
groups of valves
according to
pressure received
from a governor.
Choice C
A hydraulic piston
raises or lowers
individual valves
according to
pressure received
from a governor.
Illustration
Choice D
A servomotor,
mechanically
connected to nozzle
valve hand wheels,
opens or closes the
valves in accordance
with the type of
electrical signal
received.
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
turning opposite to
the rotation of the
high-speed gear on
the low pressure
side.
turning counter
clockwise as viewed
from the aft end of
the reduction gear.
rotating in the
opposite direction as
the low-speed pinion
on the low pressure
side as viewed from
the aft end of the
reduction gear.
turning clockwise as
viewed from the
forward end of the
reduction gear.
turning opposite to
the rotation of the
high-speed gear on
the low pressure
side.
turning clockwise as
viewed from the aft
end of the reduction
gear.
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SE-0016
SE-0016
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Question
A ship is equipped with the illustrated
turbine gear set and a right hand turning
propeller. When steam is admitted to
the astern element, with sternway on,
the high-speed pinion on the high
pressure side is__________.
Choice A
rotating in the same
direction as the lowspeed pinion on the
low pressure side.
Choice B
turning counter
clockwise as viewed
from the aft end of
the reduction gear.
Choice C
turning the same
direction as the highspeed gear on the
low pressure side.
Choice D
turning the opposite
direction as the low
speed reduction
gear.
two position
differential gap
action
provide a low
pressure area to
guarantee feed water
flow to the heater
proportional action
proportional plus
reset action
proportional plus
reset plus rate action
immediate drop in
boiler water level
inability to maintain
required boiler water
chemistry
maintain a positive
flow of steam as
supplied by the main
engine LP bleed
system
A small leak in the desuperheater of an immediate increase immediate decrease
operating boiler could cause an
in superheater outlet in superheater outlet
__________.
pressure
temperature
A sodium sulfite test is performed on a
boiler water sample to determine if
__________.
A solenoid valve in the boiler fuel oil
supply line will close when the
__________.
A steam driven 750 KW turbo generator
has a rated speed of 1200 RPM. The
over speed setting for this unit must not
exceed __________.
A steam plant is operating at 100%
power when the atmospheric drain tank
runs dry allowing a large air leakage
into the main condenser. Which of the
following will occur as a result of this air
leakage?
1320 RPM
1380 RPM
1500 RPM
Decreased
condensate
temperature
14
1440 RPM
Illustration
SE-0016
SG-0025
Decreased
condenser cooling
water outlet
temperature
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Question
A steam propelled tank ship is
operating at sea and despite
troubleshooting the system by all the
vessel's engineers, the transfer of fuel
to the settler has not been possible and
the settler will be empty in a few
minutes. As the watch engineer, your
NEXT step should be to __________.
Choice C
line up the diesel
cold start system
Illustration
Choice D
stop the main engine
and secure the
generator
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
activate the
"engineer needs
assistance" alarm
warm up the
emergency
generator
operating lever
stroke
number of
diaphragms
Choice A
Choice B
repeat all the steps call out other
that have been taken engineers for
to determine the
assistance
cause of the problem
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Question
A sudden increase in boiler water
hardness or chloride content could
indicate __________.
A sudden unexplainable drop has
occurred in the outlet temperature of an
uncontrolled interdeck superheater on a
boiler carrying a higher than normal
TDS (total dissolved solids) reading.
Which of the actions listed is required?
Choice A
Choice B
a leaking condenser evaporator priming
tube
Immediate increase
in the firing rate.
Reduction in the
forced draft fan
speed.
nitrates
sulfates
phosphates
checking the pH of
heating coil returns
conducting a soap
test
conducting a blotter
spot test
suspended matter
present
dissolved gases
present
proportional action
proportional plus
reset action
proportional plus
reset plus rate action
cross-compound
tandem-compound
Steam Plants
dual series
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Illustration
excess oxygen
scavenging agents
checking the drain
inspection tank
seawater
contamination
present
begins with certain
begins with certain
conditions,
conditions,
progresses through a progresses to a
series of additional steady state and
conditions and
stays there
returns to the original
conditions
Choice C
Choice D
bilge water leaking
all of the above
into the makeup feed
tanks
Lowering the steam Raising the feed
drum water level.
water temperature.
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Steam Plants
Question
A turbine diaphragm functions to
__________.
Choice A
support moving
blades and
shrouding in an
impulse turbine
hand activating the
over speed trip
Choice B
Choice C
provide support for support the nozzles
interstage packing in and direct the flow of
a reaction turbine
steam in an impulse
turbine
A turbine-driven centrifugal feed pump
closing off the steam slowly closing the
used for boiler feed service should
via the excess
manual throttle
normally be stopped by __________.
pressure pump
governor
A turbo generator back pressure trip
insufficient
a steam inlet valve
an excessive
can be actuated as a result of
circulating water flow being partially open pressure drop
__________.
through the
through the turbine
condenser
A turbo-generator governing system
changes the position controls the opening controls the steam
maintains constant turbine speed by
of the turbine throttle or closing of turbine pressure in the
using a flyweight-actuated pilot valve to valve
nozzle valves in the steam chest
control hydraulic oil flow to a lifting
steam chest
beam operating cylinder, which in turn,
__________.
A two-element boiler feed water
steam flow and feed steam flow and drum drum water level and
regulator is controlled by __________. water flow
water level
feed water flow
Choice D
decrease steam
velocity in the
nozzles of an
impulse turbine
opening wide the
recirculating valve
and then manually
closing the throttle
excessively low
exhaust pressure
regulates steam
back pressure
steam flow
fuel flow
steam pressure
DC heater water
level
PPM
Micro-Farads
pH
Micro-Ohms
insufficient head
pressure being
developed on the
circulating pump
discharge
inadequate heat
transfer from
developing during
normal operation
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
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Question
A vent line is provided on each water
box of the main condenser in order to
prevent __________.
Choice A
Choice B
II only
I only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
a water-tube boiler
requires less
maintenance
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Boiler mountings
attached to boiler
nozzles must be
opened and
removed for
examination every 8
years.
Boiler mountings
attached directly to
the boiler plating by
screwed studs and
nuts shall be
removed and
examined every 10
years.
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Question
According to 46 CFR Parts 59 and 35,
which of the following is true?
Choice A
The OCMI must be
notified of
emergency repairs to
boilers and unfired
pressure vessels.
Choice B
The fuel burned in
boilers of tankships
shall have a flash
point of not less than
120F.
Choice C
Choice D
A one gallon sample All of the above.
of each load of fuel
oil shall be drawn
and sealed at the
time of supply and
preserved until that
fuel is exhausted.
stack temperature
pyrostats
Piping under 3
inches nominal pipe
size need not be
hydrostatically
tested.
The amount of
thermal units
required to raise the
temperature to the
flash point in an
open cup tester.
The amount of
thermal units
necessary to cause a
liquefied flammable
gas to exceed a
certain Reid vapor
pressure.
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Question
According to Coast Guard Regulations
(46 CFR), a 1200 psig maximum
allowable working pressure boiler, with
external blow off piping is required to
have the blow off piping withstand a
minimum of __________.
According to Coast Guard Regulations
(46 CFR), blow off piping external to a
boiler with a maximum allowable
working pressure of 600 psig must be
capable of withstanding a minimum
pressure of __________.
According to Coast Guard Regulations
(46 CFR), feed water nozzles shall be
fitted with sleeves, or have other
suitable means employed to reduce the
effects of temperature differentials on
all boilers designed for operating
pressures of __________.
Choice A
1200 psig
Choice B
1425 psig
Choice C
1500 psig
Choice D
1575 psig
600 psig
750 psig
825 psig
900 psig
Illustration
250 psig (1825 kPa) 300 psig (2169 kPa) 400 psig (2859 kPa) 600 psig (4238 kPa)
or over
or over
or over
or over
218F
425F
850F
auxiliary steam
piping
air receivers
4 years
5 years
10 years
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
According to Coast Guard Regulations Affected areas
Boiler should be
(46 CFR), what action should be taken should be built up by condemned.
if the metal thickness of a marine boiler welding.
is found to be thinner than original
specifications?
Choice C
Drum should be
renewed before the
next biennial
inspection.
Choice D
Working pressure
should be
recalculated.
2 years
5 years
8 years
80F (26.7C)
110F (43.3C)
140F (60.0C)
150F (65.6C)
290F
375F
425F
500F
Screwed bonnet
valves of the union
bonnet type.
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Question
According to illustration SE-0019, piston
"F" in the gland seal regulator is moved
upward by ________.
According to the data given in
illustration SG-0026, which of the
following would be the physical state of
the fluid at a gage vacuum of 25.03
inches Hg, and 126.08 degrees
Fahrenheit?
According to the data given in
illustration SG-0026, which of the
following would be the physical state of
the fluid at a gage vacuum of 25.03
inches Hg, and 138.79 degrees
Fahrenheit?
According to the data given in
illustration SG-0026, which of the
following would be the physical state of
the fluid at a gage vacuum of 28.09
inches Hg, and 117.99 degrees
Fahrenheit?
According to the data given in
illustration SG-0026, which of the
following would be the physical state of
the fluid at a gage vacuum of 29.00
inches Hg, and 85.21 degrees
Fahrenheit?
According to the illustration (SE-0019),
bellows "I" in the gland seal regulator is
actuated by ________.
According to the illustration of a typical
boiler furnace rear wall, which item
number would best represent
"insulating block"?
According to the illustration of a typical
boiler furnace rear wall, which item
number would best represent
"insulating brick"?
Choice A
steam pressure
Choice B
control air
Choice C
lube oil pressure
Choice D
nitrogen
Illustration
SE-0019
Saturated liquid.
Saturated liquid.
Saturated liquid.
Saturated liquid.
steam throttle
pressure
SE-0019
7
SG-0003
7
SG-0003
22
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Question
Choice A
According to the illustration of a typical 1
boiler furnace rear wall, which item
number would best represent "standard
fire brick"?
According to the illustration, what is the act as a final filter for
normal function of the component
oil entering a bearing
shown?
256367
256366
256365
256368
year
2 .5 years
5 years
8 years
Fire pump
dripping atomizers
steam generating
capacity of an
individual boiler
steam relieving
capacity of safety
valves
maximum combined
oil consumption of all
oil burners installed
on a single boiler
250422
259747
256404
258015
251313
Steam Plants
Choice B
2
Choice C
3
Choice D
Illustration
7
SG-0003
indicate the
temperature and flow
of lube oil leaving a
turbine bearing
12
SE-0010
SG-0016
23
SG-0016
SG-0016
SG-0016
maximum combined
steam generating
capacity for all
propulsion boilers of
a single plant
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252107
257005
254801
263302
251609
263017
258402
258201
Steam Plants
Question
Advances in metallurgy and improved
methods of boiler tube fabrication has
led to lighter tubes with wall thicknesses
in the vicinity of 0.1 inches. A
characteristic of these thin walled tubes
is __________.
After a boiler generating tube has been
plugged, __________.
Choice A
low tube metal
temperatures
a hole should be
made in the
defective tube
After a boiler has been taken off the line purge all air from the
and is cooling, the air cock is opened to steam drum
__________.
Choice B
Choice C
decreased probability better heat transfer
of tube failure during characteristics
normal operating
conditions
Choice D
all of the above
Absolute pressure
and hot well
temperature will
increase.
Absolute pressure
and hot well
temperature will
decrease.
designed oil
clearance plus the
stamped bridge gage
reading
allow for expansion
LP turbine bleed
valve
prevent spalling
vent escaping
moisture
HP turbine bleed
valve
immediately drain
the economizer
stack temperature
24
Illustration
SE-0017
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268407
257110
269001
254001
254112
254201
254201
250502
Steam Plants
Question
After setting the allowable end play of
the thrust bearing shown, you would
establish the axial position of the turbine
shaft by __________.
After starting the main lube oil pump in
a gravity-type lube oil system, you
should verify that the gravity tanks are
full by __________.
After starting the main lube oil pump in
a gravity-type lube oil system, you
should verify that the gravity tanks are
full by __________.
After steam has been raised and a
boiler is being placed on the line, the
superheater vent can be closed when
__________.
After the housing has been bolted
down, the final check of reduction gear
tooth contact is usually made by
__________.
After the main engine has reached full
sea speed, which of the following
conditions could cause the water level
in the boiler steam drum to keep falling?
Choice A
increasing the
thickness of the
adjusting ring
Choice B
decreasing the
thickness of the
adjusting ring
Choice C
changing the
thickness of the
thrust collar
Choice D
changing the
thickness of the filler
piece
observing the
overflow sight glass
sounding the gravity sounding the lube oil observing the flow
tanks
sump
from the bearings
looking at the
overflow sight glass
sounding the gravity sounding the lube oil observing the flow
tanks
sump
from the bearings
boiler pressure is 5
psi above line
pressure
the boiler is
supplying auxiliary
steam
alignment gauges
dial indicators
bridge gauges
Condensate
recirculating line is
excessively open.
Feed pump
discharge pressure
is set too low.
Feed pump
recirculating valve is
closed.
atmosphere
atmosphere
control
desuperheater is
operating
boiler is steaming at
low rates
intercondenser
25
combustion control
system is in manual
Illustration
SE-0007
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258100
258100
254201
269924
269924
254210
256406
250149
250148
250148
Steam Plants
Question
Air in the main condenser is harmful
because it will __________.
Air leaks through the inner or outer
casing of a boiler could result in
__________.
Air leaks through the inner or outer
casings of a boiler will __________.
Air removed from the main condenser
is vented to the atmosphere through the
__________.
Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a
steering system would be indicated by
__________.
Air trapped in the hydraulic fluid of a
steering system would be indicated by
__________.
Air trapped within the main condenser
shell is detrimental because it will
__________.
All fuel oil service pumps are equipped
with a __________.
Choice A
decrease the turbine
exhaust steam
pressure
high superheater
outlet temperature
Choice B
decrease the
vacuum in the main
condenser
low superheater
outlet temperature
improve fuel
combustion
vacuum breaker
decrease stack
temperatures
vent condenser
erratic rudder
response
an improper rudder
response
hammering noises in
the equipment or
transmission lines
decrease the turbine cause the turbine
exhaust steam
casing to warp and
temperature
bow
relief valve on the
combustion control
suction side
valve on the
discharge side
All oil-fired main boilers with automatic a modulating
a pyrostat measuring
safety control systems must be
pressuretrol, sensing decreased steam
provided with _______.
both steam and
temperature
temperature
All oil-fired main propulsion boilers with flame in boiler
actuated by boiler
automatic safety control systems must furnace is confirmed safety trip
automatically close the burner valve
when ________.
All oil-fired main propulsion burners with the flame in boiler
starting "trial for
automatic safety control systems must furnace is confirmed ignition"
automatically close the burner valve
when _________.
26
Choice C
cause heat to be
transferred too
rapidly
higher fuel
consumption for
normal steaming
conditions
cause boiler panting
atmospheric drain
tank
bubbles in the sight
glass
Choice D
cause the turbine
casing to warp and
bow
all of the above
Illustration
reduce boiler
efficiency
after condenser
cause heat to be
transferred too
rapidly
direct suction to the
double bottom tanks
burner is properly
seated
SP091813
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259785
261800
259282
252400
251319
259325
Steam Plants
Question
All ships with periodically unattended
machinery plants shall, in addition to the
general alarm required by Coast Guard
Regulations (46 CFR), be provided with
a/an __________.
All ships with periodically unattended
machinery plants shall, in addition to the
general alarm required by Coast Guard
Regulations (46 CFR), be provided with
a/an __________.
Allowance for axial expansion of the
steam turbine due to temperature
changes is provided for by the use of
__________.
Although accurate tests of boiler water
for dissolved oxygen are difficult to
obtain on board ship, you can be fairly
certain of proper oxygen removal by
__________.
An accumulation of slag build up on the
boiler furnace floor will cause
__________.
I. peeling of furnace brickwork
II. overheating of the furnace floor
An accumulation test is performed on
the boiler to determine the suitability of
the safety valves and the set points
__________.
Choice A
engineer's
assistance-needed
alarm
Choice B
accommodation
space
communication
system
Choice C
personnel alarm
Choice D
all of the above
accommodation
space
communication
system
engineer's
assistance-needed
alarm
a deep flexible I
beam support
pivoted-shoe type
thrust bearings
maintaining a normal
level of scavenging
agents
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
maintain a pH of 7
remove dissolved
oxygen
concentrations
Illustration
27
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250400
268605
265400
260400
261017
266200
266200
261015
268106
269929
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
An advantage of steam atomization
its greater turndown
compared to mechanical atomization is ratio
__________.
Choice D
bleed steam is
utilized thereby
increasing plant
efficiency
avoid the
release air pressure admit cooling air to
accumulation of
buildup
the gearing
flammable oil vapors
windage loss
leaving loss
low pressure
propulsion turbine
low pressure
propulsion turbine
leaking diaphragm
packing
excessive distillate
pump speed
Choice B
Choice C
improved heat
the ability of the
transfer in the boiler system to maintain
the proper ratio of
fuel and air at all
rates of combustion
thinner tubes can be fewer tubes are
lower quality steel
used
required
can be used
thinner tubes can be thicker tubes are
used
required
28
Illustration
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258652
261203
258208
261018
261018
259243
254505
253005
252812
253009
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
An excessively high superheater
excessive air
temperature could be the result of
__________.
An explosion or flareback could occur in too much excess air
a boiler if __________.
were supplied for
combustion
Choice B
high feed water
temperature
Choice C
Choice D
soot accumulation on excessive steam
the superheater
demand
Illustration
an increase in rotor
thrust load
an increased
pressure drop across
the blades
an increase in rotor an increased
thrust load
pressure drop across
the blades
zero water hardness dissolved oxygen
deaeration
decrease in rotor
torque
increase in rotor
vibration
an increase in
pressure in the
following stage
routine treatment
with phosphates
a decrease in
pressure in the
following stage
frequent prolonged
surface blows
insufficient water
velocity through the
heater
low stack
temperature
low superheater
outlet temperature
high superheater
outlet temperature
a sudden increase in
make-up feed
low stack
temperature
high stack
temperature
29
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250250
252602
268406
264601
269709
269709
259090
250501
250405
Steam Plants
Question
An intermediate chamber is used in
conjunction with labyrinth packing on
main turbine shaft glands to provide a
__________.
An internal leak in a fuel oil heater can
result in __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
pressure relief during sealing steam supply sealing steam flow to suction path to the
periods of low
during periods of low the throttle
air ejectors
internal vacuum
internal pressure
water contamination oil contamination of
of the fuel oil
the heater drains
gage glass to
overheat and break
overloading of the
condenser
sludge in the lube oil high level in the lube high temperature of
strainers
oil sump
the lube oil leaving
the bearing
a carryover from the a reduction in
a labyrinth seal
boiler
condenser vacuum failure
oiler on watch
engineer on watch
first assistant
engineer
U. S. Coast Guard
first assistant
engineer
fireman on watch
Chief engineer
engineer on watch
chloride
phosphate
regenerative air
heater
12 hours
retractable soot
blower opening
18 hours
30
24 hours
Illustration
gage glass to be
blown empty
SG-0008
48 hours or longer
SP091813
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256801
268800
262409
262409
268416
262010
250000
250000
Steam Plants
Question
As compared with a typical front fired
boiler, which of the listed conditions
represents an advantage of a top fired
boiler?
Choice A
No division tube wall
separating the
convection and
radiant sections of
the furnace is ever
required.
provide a backup
means for manual
control of the system
Choice B
Superheating
diaphragms may be
omitted.
Choice C
More uniform heat
distribution and gas
dwell is obtained
within the furnace.
Illustration
Choice D
A lower fuel flow rate
can be allowed, thus
increasing economy.
introduce a control
for maintaining
constant steam
pressure regardless
of boiler load
introduce a control
for maintaining
constant
superheated steam
temperature
regardless of boiler
load
increase the shaft
speed
50%
80%
25%
SE-0018
1%
4%
10%
40%
SE-0018
decrease
increase with an
increase with a
increase in viscosity decrease in viscosity
line "C"
line "D"
line "G"
line "A"
SE-0019
increases in
superheat
decreases in
superheat
31
becomes
superheated again
SP091813
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258215
259030
257203
250034
256307
250005
252814
Steam Plants
Question
As steam first enters the main
propulsion turbine, which of the
following energy conversions takes
place?
As the percentage of CO2 in the stack
gas decreases, you can assume that
__________.
Choice A
potential to kinetic
Choice B
mechanical to
thermal
soft
alkaline
neutral
Choice C
chemical to thermal
Choice D
thermal to chemical
acidic
saturated steam
Illustration
SG-0012
32
SP091813
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250101
12
250122
260000
260000
268701
268701
268701
261206
268804
Steam Plants
Question
Automatic fuel shutoff to the burners of
a main propulsion boiler could result
from __________.
Auxiliary exhaust steam can generally
be used as a supply for the
__________.
Auxiliary steam at full operating
pressure is supplied from the boiler
directly to the __________.
Axial movement in a gear-type flexible
coupling is provided for by __________.
Choice A
high boiler water
level
Choice B
Choice C
carbon deposits on dirty flame scanner
the ignition electrode
Illustration
Choice D
excessive fuel return
pressure
air ejectors
steam atomizers
turbo generators
distilling plants
soot blowers
33
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251555
Question
Before an explosion can occur in a
boiler furnace, there must be an
accumulation of unburned fuel,
sufficient air to form an explosive
mixture, and a __________.
Before blowing tubes in a boiler
equipped with steam soot blowers, you
should __________.
Before commencing a surface blow, the
boiler __________.
Choice A
space large enough
for the explosion to
occur
Choice B
Choice C
ground in the burner high steam demand
ignition electrode
on the boiler
Illustration
Choice D
source of ignition for
the explosive mixture
should be cold
boiler steam
pressure should be
increased
lower the water level
2 to 3 inches below
normal
secure the fires in
the furnace
259260
250724
259260
259260
259260
257107
263002
251556
251555
Steam Plants
the condensate
system is operating
34
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257802
252814
250724
258200
253008
251555
257401
251400
258008
250402
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
Bi-color water level indicators,
different refractive
connected directly to the boiler drum,
properties of steam
operate on the principle of __________. and water
Choice C
different chemical
properties of steam
and water
Illustration
Choice D
different densities
which result from the
comparison of the
varying steam
pressure in the drum
excessively high fuel low fuel temperature high fuel temperature low fuel pressure
pressure
air in the feed water
excessive strain on
boiler blow down
lines
the thermo-hydraulic
feed water regulator
valve slamming
closed
prevent excess air
density at low load
conditions
a load imbalance
between other
boilers on the line
Choice B
special insoluble
indicating fluids
waterside scale
deposits
an interruption in the
water circulation
35
scraped with a
modified table knife
SP091813
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250402
250404
250701
253011
253011
250604
252823
259495
259120
256353
Steam Plants
Question
Boiler refractory firebrick is secured to
the casing by __________.
Choice A
slots in the brick
engaging anchor
bolts
rapid cooling
Choice B
Choice C
high strength tensile studding on the
fasteners
water wall tubes
Choice D
fast drying plastic
refractory mortar
sustained high
rapid heating
furnace temperature
Refractory
Wall tubes
Steam drum
secondary
combustion occurs in
the gas passages
fuel temperature at
the burners is
excessively high
corrosion
secondary
combustion is
occurring in the gas
passages
increase the overall provide continuous
mechanical
steam flow to the
efficiency of the plant control
desuperheater
overheating
mechanical stress
improper operation
of the DC heater
the degree of acidity
as measured on the
pH recorder is
amplified by cool
water temperatures
36
dissolved gases in
the water
the cool sample has
a higher conductivity
measurement and
the total dissolved
solids in the water
are easier to identify
Illustration
SP091813
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256353
250402
263302
256520
252701
268619
259252
257806
258018
Steam Plants
Illustration
Choice D
steam velocity aids
in the atomizing of
fuel oil over a wide
range of fuel
pressures
the degree of
atomization is not
dependent upon fuel
oil pressure
fillet welds
Choice C
it is not necessary to
regulate fuel oil
pressure at the
burners with this
system
it is not necessary to
regulate fuel oil
pressure at the
burners with this
system
tack welds
Inspection covers
Sodium phosphate
Sodium hydroxide
Phenolphthalein
Caustic soda
a dirty atomizer
sprayer plate
Question
Boilers equipped with steam atomizers
can operate over a wide load range
without cutting burners in and out
because __________.
Choice A
Choice B
steam maintains the atomizing steam
oil at the fire point
pressure is held
temperature
constant for all load
ranges
retaining clips
37
SE-0017
SP091813
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258018
259498
260600
257806
259407
269918
268702
259285
Steam Plants
Question
Carbon deposits on the diffuser and
register throat ring of a burner
__________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
interfere with air flow cause pre-ignition of allow heat loss to the are of no
around the burner
the atomized fuel
boiler casing
consequence and
may be left in place
until a fireside
inspection allows
time for removal
Carbon dioxide dissolved in boiler water forms carbonic acid breaks the magnetic combines with
combines with
is dangerous in a modern power boiler which attacks the
iron oxide film inside sulfates to cause
oxygen to cause
because the gas __________.
watersides
boiler tubes
severe waterside
severe waterside
pitting
scaling
Carbon ring packing segments are
garter springs
centering rings
steam pressure
labyrinth rings
secured in a shaft gland assembly of a
steam turbo generator by means of
__________.
Carbonization of the conductive
a fluid film layer
the relative velocities the thermal
radiational heat
surfaces of a fuel oil heater results in
covers the solid
of the fluids must be conductivity of
transfer becomes
reduced heating capacity because
contaminants and
decreased causing a solidified
severely impaired
__________.
increases heat
corresponding loss contaminants is poor
transfer
of heat transfer
Carryover in a marine boiler can be
caused by __________.
boiler water
contaminants
excessive
the laminar flow of
clearances produced the fluid being
on the impeller
pumped
wearing rings
radially the full length axially the full length radially, to within 45
of the bearing
of the bearing
degrees of the
normal bearing
surface
axially, approaching
but not extending to
the end of the
bearing
precipitate dissolved
oxygen
38
Illustration
SP091813
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Chemicals are added to boiler water by as a powder into the as a powder into the in solution into the
injecting them __________.
mud drum
steam drum
main feed line
259281
reduce oxygen
corrosion
259322
250061
250719
258800
250144
267840
259779
259736
259763
Steam Plants
Choice D
in solution through
the chemical feed
pipe
eliminate dissolved
chlorides
decrease the
necessity for blow
downs
prevent scale
forming deposits
maintain an acidic
condition in the feed
water
angle of inclination of
the tubes
risers
downcomers
generating tubes
large changes in
steam density
atmospheric drain
tank
V
deaerating feed
water heater
K
be set at a lifting
pressure that is
higher than the drum
safety valve
350 psi and 460F
a hydrostatic test of
1.5 times the
maximum allowable
pressure but not less
than 500 psi (3447
kPa)
a hydrostatic test of
1.25 times the
maximum allowable
pressure with the
relief valves closed
spot radiographic
examination of
portions of the
finished weld joints
a hydrostatic leak
test to the design
pressure specified by
the Coast Guard
39
Illustration
GS-0124
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259784
259779
Choice A
the lube oil system to
function satisfactorily
when the vessel has
a permanent list of
25
259762
259735
Steam Plants
Illustration
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
lube oil coolers to
lube oil piping to be two standby auxiliary
have three separate independent of other lube oil pumps be
means of circulating piping systems
provided
water
Question
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
concerning lubricating oil systems for
main propulsion turbines, require
__________.
preheated steam
outlet
superheated steam
outlet
is not set at a
pressure less than
the feed pump relief
valve
all piping between
service pumps and
burner fronts to be
located below the
floor plates to
eliminate fire
hazards
discharge piping
from the service
pumps to the
burners must be of
schedule 60
seamless steel
any competent
person on the ship
40
SP091813
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259743
259764
259746
259757
259743
259776
Steam Plants
Question
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
prohibit which of the following pipe
fittings from being installed in fuel oil
service discharge piping?
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
regarding hydrostatic testing of main
steam piping state that __________.
Choice A
Pipe unions
Choice B
Screwed bonnet
valves
Choice C
Street ells
Choice D
Bolted flange joints
550F (288C)
750F (399C)
850F (454C)
every 4 years
every 10 years
operating pressure
and temperature and
the pressure
maintained for 1 hour
a pressure and
temperature
specified by a Coast
Guard marine
inspector
41
Illustration
SP091813
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259777
259762
259753
259753
259747
259747
256406
259741
Steam Plants
Question
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
require that the design pressure of an
economizer integral with the boiler and
connected to the boiler drum without
intervening stop valves shall be at least
equal to __________.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
require that the final setting of boiler
safety valves be conducted in presence
of the __________.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
require the duplex fuel oil discharge
strainers installed in boiler fuel oil
service systems to be __________.
Choice A
the feed pump shut
off head pressure
Choice B
Choice C
110% of the drum
125% of the boiler
safety valves highest hydrostatic test
set pressure
pressure
Choice D
150% of the boiler
design test pressure
Chief Engineer
COTP
OCMI
Marine Inspector
located so as to
as close to the fuel
preclude the
oil service manifold
possibility of spraying as practicable
oil on the burner or
boiler casing
a positive venting
system that will
return any vapors to
the pump suction
190F (87.8C)
210F (98.9C)
230F (110.0C)
250F (121.1C)
at each certification
inspection
at the discretion of
the marine inspector
every 4 years
every 8 years
at each certification
inspection
at the discretion of
the marine inspector
outside of the space at the throttle station within the fire room
concerned
42
Illustration
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259738
259738
259757
267950
259734
Steam Plants
Question
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
state that main propulsion water-tube
boilers are not required to be fitted with
a surface blow off valve if the design
pressure is __________.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
state that main propulsion water-tube
boilers are not required to be fitted with
a surface blow off valve if the design
pressure is __________.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
state that main propulsion water-tube
boilers are required to be fitted with a
surface blow off valve if the design
pressure is __________.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR)
state that the temperature of the water
for a hydrostatic test on a fire-tube
boiler will be not less than 70 and not
more than __________.
Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR),
require main propulsion lube oil
systems to be designed to function
satisfactorily when the vessel has a
permanent __________.
Coast Guard regulations require that
the relieving capacity of boiler safety
valves must be checked __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
300 psig (2169 kPa) 350 psig (2413 kPa) 500 psig (3548 kPa) 550 psig (3893 kPa)
or over
or over
or over
or over
90F
100F
130F
160F
15 list and a
permanent 5 trim
15 list and a
permanent 10 trim
22 list and a
permanent 10 trim
30 list and a
permanent 10 trim
43
Illustration
SP091813
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251319
259737
VER
256813
251552
256358
250307
260200
257808
Steam Plants
Question
Coast Guard regulations require that
the superheater safety valves
__________.
I only
Choice A
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
0%
25%
75%
90%
the furnace to be
purged
electric charge
the fuel pump to start the drum level to
buildup in the igniter
equalize
idle burner
assemblies
greater turbulence in
the air/oil stream
drumhead
wrapper sheet
tube sheet
drum crown
Illustration
SG-0007
consists of reaction consists of one
stages and a dummy Curtis stage and
piston
reaction blading
scale accumulation
44
consists of a high
pressure turbine,
crossover pipe, and
low pressure turbine
is made up of a
varied assortment of
impulse and reaction
staging
corrosion
immediate oil
contamination of the
condensate
SP091813
ABS
VER
257808
250160
254414
254105
250160
266401
250163
254410
250302
253011
Steam Plants
Question
Condensate accumulation in the steam
side of a fuel oil heater could result in
__________.
Condensate from fuel oil heating coils
return to the __________.
Condensate is pumped from the
condenser to the DC heater instead of
directly to the boiler because
__________.
Choice A
scale accumulation
in an operating
heater
feed water heater
Choice B
Choice C
water contamination reduced heating
of the fuel oil
capacity in an
operating heater
engine room bilge
reserve feed tank
Choice D
annealing of the
heater tube bundles
speed-limiting
governors and
closed impellers
Illustration
atmospheric drain
tank
main condenser
DC heater
contaminated drain
system
cruising turbines
single effect
high pressure
turbines
double effect
boiler water is a
strong electrolytic
alkalinity control
treatment prevents
electrolytic action
electrolytic action
cannot occur at high
pressure
I only
II only
boiler components
are generally
constructed of
similar metals
both I and II
neither I or II
45
SP091813
ABS
VER
252824
250200
259414
253308
250009
261204
269856
251201
251203
269083
Steam Plants
Question
Cratering and water tracking in boiler
tubes is caused by __________.
Choice A
burning a fuel with a
high vanadium
content
Damage to deck machinery from water installing a steam
hammer developing in the steam lines strainer in all exhaust
can be prevented by __________.
lines
Choice B
baked on slag
deposits
Choice C
soot corrosion
Choice D
water trapped
between tubes and
refractory
ensuring that all
drain lines are
properly insulated
utilize a portable
rubber impeller
transfer pump
secure each
propulsion boiler
generator steam
stop
the superheater flow
valves
spray attemperator
outlet
an orifice in the
superheater inlet
header
DFT
designed maximum
pressure
overload pressure
operating pressure
Illustration
boiler water
carryover
first stage feed
heater
SG-0010
output pressure
the superheater
temperature control
valve
46
SP091813
ABS
VER
253000
254414
254414
259241
259281
259493
255203
255203
250719
Steam Plants
Question
Dirty generating tube surfaces may
cause higher than normal superheater
outlet temperatures because
__________.
Choice A
the boiler must be
over fired to maintain
the required rate of
steam generation
Choice B
the temperature of
the gas leaving the
generating banks will
be lower than normal
Choice C
the screen tubes
absorb excessive
heat and transfer the
increased
temperature to the
superheater
excess oxygen in the water hammer in the
feed water
economizer
decreased auxiliary
exhaust pressure
frequently blowing
down the boiler
Illustration
increased back
pressure
47
Choice D
gas laning will result
causing overheating
of the superheater
the introduction of
oxygen scavenging
chemicals
treating the water
with chemical
scavengers
acid corrosion
SP091813
ABS
VER
250721
Question
Choice A
Downcomers are installed between the I only
boiler inner and outer casing to
__________.
I. increase circulation rates
II. decrease the amount of heat that
they can absorb from the furnace
Downcomers are installed between the I only
inner and outer boiler casings to
__________.
250721
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I or II
II only
Both I and II
Neither I or II
II only
Both I and II
Neither I or II
II only
Both I and II
Neither I or II
Illustration
Choice B
II only
9
I. increase the end point of
combustion
II. increase the end point of carry over
Downcomers are installed between the I only
inner and outer boiler casings to
__________.
250721
250719
250719
250719
Steam Plants
48
SP091813
ABS
VER
250405
265800
265800
269853
263800
263800
254417
Steam Plants
Question
Due to of the curing characteristics of
plastic refractory, its use should be
avoided in __________.
During a maintenance inspection of a
turbo generator, the integral turbine
wheels are tapped with a hammer.
What condition may be indicated by a
dull non-resonating sound?
During a maintenance inspection of a
turbo generator, the integral turbine
wheels are tapped with a hammer.
What condition may be indicated by a
dull, non-resonating sound?
During an in-port watch onboard a tank
vessel while cargo operations are in
progress, with the jacking gear engaged
and running, you notice a 200 gallon
drop in the reduction gear lube oil
sump level. Which components or
conditions should be checked
immediately?
During an inspection of the main
turbine, you notice flow marks or
discoloration across the diaphragm
joints. This condition indicates
__________.
During an inspection of the main
turbine, you notice flow marks or
discoloration across the diaphragm
joints. This condition indicates
__________.
During cold ship start-up, you should
open the feed water outlet and
condensate valves to a DC heater in
order to __________.
Choice A
high temperature
areas
Choice B
burner fronts
Choice C
small repairs
Choice D
low temperature
areas
Improper rotor
support
Overstressed blade
shrouding
A cracked turbine
wheel
Normal structural
solidity
Normal structural
solidity
A cracked turbine
wheel
Overstressed blade
shrouding
Improper rotor
support
water carryover
between stages
Illustration
improper seating of
the diaphragm joint
improper seating of
the diaphragm joint
excessive chemical
treatment of the
boiler water
49
SP091813
ABS
VER
259769
267201
253707
253707
262005
262005
263016
254422
Steam Plants
Question
During each two and one-half year
inspection, which test or examination of
a cargo vessel water tube boiler is
required by Coast Guard Regulations
(46 CFR)?
During high speed operation of the main
turbine propulsion unit, the heat
absorbed by the lubricating oil is
removed by the __________.
During initial starting of the standby
turbine-driven boiler feed pump, which
of the listed valves should remain
closed?
During initial starting of the standby
turbine-driven feed pump, which of the
listed valves should remain closed?
Choice A
Accumulation test
Choice B
Uptakes structural
survey
Choice C
Hydrostatic test
Choice D
Fireside inspection
sump vents
distillate cooler
Turbine exhaust
valve
Turbine steam
supply valve
Pump discharge
check valve
Pump discharge
check valve
Turbine steam
supply valve
Turbine exhaust
valve
Bellows and
Valve "C" would
connecting link
open.
would move upward.
60F
72F
spring pressure of
the spray valves
50
Bellows and
Needle valve would
connecting link
automatically
would move upward. become seated.
110F
Illustration
SE-0004
SE-0004
135F
SP091813
ABS
VER
267814
268409
258210
256309
258210
259181
254106
259785
Steam Plants
Question
During the operation of a lube oil
centrifuge, a thin emulsion interface
occurs between the lube oil and seal.
The position of this interface is
determined by the __________.
During the routine inspection of an
operating centrifugal lube oil purifier,
you notice oil discharging through the
water discharge port. Which of the
following actions should be taken?
Economy and efficiency in the operation
of a marine boiler have traditionally
been characterized by __________.
Choice A
number of disks in
the disk stack
Choice B
outside diameter of
the discharge ring
Choice C
inside diameter of
the ring dam
Illustration
Choice D
initial volume of seal
water admitted to the
bowl
Decrease the
temperature of the
entering oil to lower
the specific gravity.
a clear stack
(invisible stack
gases)
1 and 10
10 and 11
12 and 14
15 and 17
white haze
brown haze
yellow haze
black haze
1.0 ppm
4.0 ppm
8.0 ppm
16.0 ppm
decreasing the
velocity of the
circulating water
through the
waterboxes
gyrocompass system
alarm
chemically treating
the condensate
formed in the hot
well
decreasing the
volume of water in
the system
satellite
personnel alarm
telecommunications
alarm
51
SP091813
ABS
VER
259785
259785
256301
255201
258018
259492
Question
Engineering Control Centers for
minimally attended machinery plants
shall, in addition to the general alarm
required by Coast Guard Regulations
(46 CFR), be provided with a/an
__________.
Engineering Control Centers for
minimally attended machinery plants
shall, in addition to the general alarm
required by Coast Guard Regulations
(46 CFR), be provided with a/an
__________.
Excess air must be provided to an
operating boiler to allow for
__________.
Excess free oxygen in the boiler feed
water can be the result of __________.
Choice C
Choice D
gyrocompass system all of the above
alarm
engineer's
assistance-needed
alarm
complete
combustion of fuel
fluctuations in boiler
steam demand
improper operation
of the DC heater
sodium sulfite
reacting with
dissolved oxygen
main and auxiliary
steam lines
increased heat
transfer and
overheating
caustic
embrittlement
scale formation
calcium carbonate
precipitation
condensate lines
boiler superheater
tubes
boiler generating
tubes
shower of sparks
overheated air
injectors
increased oxygen
rejected in the
condenser
high condensate
discharge
temperature
decreased steam
consumption
insufficient
condensate sub
cooling
increased air
absorption by the
condensate
255304
258216
255309
255309
52
decreased plant
operating efficiency
excessive
condensate
temperatures
Illustration
Steam Plants
Choice A
Choice B
satellite
remote vital system
telecommunications alarm
alarm
SP091813
ABS
VER
259400
269504
269504
Question
Choice A
Excessive foaming in a steaming boiler superheater
can cause damage to the __________.
269504
255309
253000
253000
263301
254505
Steam Plants
Choice B
desuperheater
II Only
Choice C
economizer
Choice D
internal feed pipe
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Illustration
overheating of the
vent condenser
high steam
temperature at the
heater outlet
decrease in the
pressure drop
between the water
inlet and outlet
53
excessive gas
liberation from the
waterside vents
SP091813
ABS
VER
268408
255300
255100
255100
261800
258019
259494
263003
254500
254407
Steam Plants
Question
Excessive water in an operating lube oil
system can be detected by
__________.
Excessive water loss from the main
feed system can be caused by
__________.
Choice A
the amount of water
discharging from the
lube oil purifier
an atmospheric drain
tank trap frozen in
the closed position
Choice B
Choice C
sounding the lube oil examining the lube
settling tank
oil strainers
Choice D
checking oil for
unusually low
temperature
excessive
a vapor bound main a leak in the
recirculation of
condensate pump
desuperheater
condensate from the
internal gasket
outlet of the air
ejector condenser to
the main condenser
the condensate
recirculating valve is
open
a heating coil has
ruptured
there is a loss of
circulating water
expansion bolts at
the base of the
steam line
excessive return line dirty fuel oil strainers excessive fuel pump
oil pressure
speed
scaling
pitting
thrust bearings
increase plant
mechanical
efficiency
reduce back
pressure in the
auxiliary exhaust line
54
Illustration
sludging
loss of system
vacuum
the condensate
recirculating valve is
open
corrugations in the
steam chest
erosion
SP091813
ABS
VER
259221
256803
267203
252820
252820
252820
252820
256808
268902
Question
Choice A
Ferrous sulfate tends to go into solution pure with zero pH
in boiler water when the value of the
value
hydrogen ion concentration increases.
Consequently, the water in a 900 psi
boiler should be _______.
Choice B
Choice C
pure and treated to a maintained at a pH
pH value of 4.0 to
value of 7.0
4.5
Illustration
Choice D
pure and treated to a
pH value of 10.5 to
11.0
combustion gases
impinging on the
tubes
slag deposit
the change of
batch centrifuging
direction and settling the lube oil at least
action within the lube once a week
oil coolers
waterside deposits
overheating due to
poor heat transfer
oxygen corrosion
slag accumulation on
the firesides
oxygen corrosion of
metallic surfaces
overheating due to
poor heat transfer
Steam Plants
gear type
grid type
55
SP091813
ABS
VER
254408
258016
258016
259407
259402
268413
259402
259402
269710
Question
Flooding of the DC heater, due to the
addition of excessive makeup feed, is
normally corrected by the use of
__________.
Choice A
a condensate
pressure regulating
valve
Choice B
Choice C
a thermostatic steam the feed pump
regulating valve
recirculating line
malfunctioning
steam trap in the
atomizing steam
system
malfunctioning
condensate drain in
the atomizing steam
system
excessive amount of
dissolved solids in
the boiler water
high total solids
incorrectly
assembled air
register
partially closed
atomizing fuel valve
Choice D
a manual or
automatic dump
valve to the reserve
feed tank or distilled
tank
partially opened
recirculating valve
incorrectly
assembled air
register
partially closed
atomizing fuel valve
partially opened
recirculating valve
excessive acidity
level in the boiler
water
high alkalinity
inadequate amount
of dissolved oxygen
in the boiler water
excessive phosphate
inadequate alkalinity
content in the boiler
water
all of the above
oil overflow
inadequate
lubrication
low water level
neutral water
loss of cooler
effectiveness
excessive
suspended solids
acidic contamination
I only
II only
carryover
Illustration
excessive surface
blows
low boiler water
alkalinity
Neither I nor II
Steam Plants
56
SP091813
ABS
VER
269710
261400
262605
262014
262013
268410
260005
250145
Steam Plants
Question
For a gravity type lube oil system, a
remote pressure sensing device is
installed on the main unit lube oil
header to enable the watch engineer to
__________.
I. determine if there is sufficient lube oil
pressure to the main engine
II. be certain that the bearings are being
adequately lubricated
For a large main propulsion turbine, the
most commonly used turbine thrust
bearing is the __________.
For a period of time immediately after
being secured, turbines should be
rotated slowly to avoid __________.
For the gland seal regulator shown in
the illustration (SE-0019), an increase in
gland seal pressure will result in
________.
I only
Choice A
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
pivoted segmental
shoe
overhung turbine
wheel
self-aligning shell
self-oiling sleeve
damage to the
distortion of the rotor excessive strain on
reduction gear teeth shaft
the quill shaft flexible
coupling
piston "F" moving
piston 'F" moving
piston 'F" moving
downward to shut
upward to shut the
downward to open
the makeup steam
makeup steam valve the makeup steam
valve "B" and open "B" and open the
valve "B" and close
the exhaust valve "E" exhaust valve "E"
the exhaust valve "E"
decrease of pressure
on the bellows, and
the pivot rod will
move downward
increase of pressure
on the bellows, and
the pivot rod will
move downward
decrease of pressure
on the bellows, and
the pivot rod will
move upward
inefficient gland
sealing system
1,545 RPM
2,794 RPM
Steam whistle
separator/trap
increase of pressure
on the bellows, and
the pivot rod will
move upward
3,947 RPM
Illustration
SE-0019
SE-0019
fractured main
condenser support
sheet
4,316 RPM
SE-0022
57
Steam systems
operating in excess
of 150 psi
SP091813
ABS
VER
250145
258015
256329
255701
256520
256101
Question
From which of the areas listed are
condensate drains normally collected
and returned to the low pressure drain
system?
Fuel oil accumulation in a boiler double
front is generally caused by
__________.
Fuel oil atomizers are used in boilers to
__________.
Fuel oil is heated before atomizing to
__________.
Fuel oil is heated before it reaches the
burners to __________.
Fuel oil is transferred from storage
tanks to the settling tanks to allow for
__________.
Fuel oil is transferred to the settling
tanks for __________.
Choice A
Steam whistle
separator/trap
Choice B
Each main feed
pump steam supply
line
Choice C
Steam systems
operating in excess
of 150 psi
Illustration
Choice D
Main and auxiliary air
ejector after
condensers
dripping atomizers
insufficient air
control the
temperature of fuel
entering the furnace
reduce the viscosity
the purpose of
removing any volatile
gases present in the
fuel
steam atomizer
leaks
DC heater leaks
diffuser
air register
sprayer plate
256101
250250
256329
256101
256101
256601
Steam Plants
58
make stripping of
sludge and water
from fuel oil easier
prevent the furnace
filling with oil during a
power failure
air foils
SP091813
ABS
VER
256520
253200
Question
Choice A
Choice B
Fuel oil viscosity to the atomizer can be increasing the fuel oil mixing heavier oil
reduced by __________.
heater steam supply with the fuel
Choice C
changing the
atomizer orifice size
Choice D
increasing fuel oil
pressure
loose dogs
initial or corrective
pitting
spalling
269082
256309
262000
262000
262401
252814
254111
257806
Steam Plants
destructive pitting
Illustration
air
vacuum
temperature
steam leakage
through the casing
drains
prevent steam from provide an
leaking into the
emergency means of
astern element while quick throttle closing
the vessel is
maneuvering
prevent steam from provide an
leaking into the
emergency means of
astern element while quickly closing the
the vessel is
throttle
maneuvering
fireside deposits
low water level
overheating of the
labyrinth packing
provide a means to
supply steam directly
to the astern element
of the turbine
provide a means to
supply steam directly
to the astern element
of the turbine
flame impingement
waterside deposits
cold condensate
seawater
leakage at the
burners
59
SP091813
ABS
VER
255702
268615
268615
258404
250140
254409
250141
259264
258805
258805
268405
268709
Steam Plants
Question
Heavy slagging and high temperature
corrosion of boiler tubes can result from
using a fuel oil with high amounts of
__________.
Helical gears are preferred over spur
gears for reduction gear units due to
they fact that they __________.
Helical gears are preferred over spur
gears for steam turbine reduction gear
units due to the fact that they
__________.
High boiler water level can cause
carryover and __________.
High pressure and low pressure drain
systems are part of the __________.
High pressure steam drains are
normally discharged to the
__________.
High pressure steam drains from
systems operating at above 150 psi are
normally collected in the __________.
ash
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
sodium chloride salts vanadium salts
Choice D
all of the above
prevent torsional
stress
eliminate pinion
deflection
be easier to lubricate
at high speeds
prevent torsional
stress
eliminate pinion
deflection
be easier to lubricate
at high speeds
damage to the
economizer
condensate drain
system
DC heater
damage to the
superheater tubes
boiler drain system
atmospheric drain
tank
contaminated drain
inspection tank
deaerating feed
water heater
adding hydrazine to
control dissolved
oxygen
adding calcium
carbonate to
precipitate solids
Pressure feed
60
Illustration
SP091813
ABS
VER
254600
262002
250705
261407
251302
261219
Steam Plants
Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
A water separator is The diaphragm
installed in the steam separates
supply line.
condensate from
steam.
It is directed to the
It is recirculated via
gland exhaust
the loop seal.
condenser.
Increasing the
Installing a water
Increasing the
Increasing the
density of the water. circulating pump,
inclined angle of the surface area of the
such as a hydrogenerating tubes.
economizer exposed
kineter.
to the combustion
gases.
The axial clearance After the axial
The arm of the axial A bridge gauge is
indicator is inserted clearance indicator is clearance indicator is placed across the
in the depth gauge
screwed into contact pushed so contact is bearing, and the gap
well until it rests on with the rotor, shims made with the end of between bridge and
the reference boss, are placed in the
the rotor, and the
rotor is measured by
and the reading is
clearance well, and reading on the scale the axial clearance
noted.
the thickness is
is noted.
indicator.
measured.
Question
Choice A
Choice B
How is a diaphragm type steam whistle High temperature
Condensate drains
protected from damage due to
steam is used in the from the horn each
entrained condensate?
whistle.
time the whistle is
blown.
How is an excess of turbine gland seal It exhausts to
It drains to the
steam remedied?
atmosphere.
makeup feed tank.
A thermostatic valve
diverts sea water
flow around the
cooler.
A thermostatic valve
sensor determines
temperature
downstream of the
L.O. coolers and the
valve diverts lube oil
flow through or
around the cooler
accordingly.
Lock nut
Machine threads
Spot weld
only a reaction
turbine stage is
shown
61
SE-0011
SE-0003
SP091813
ABS
VER
268900
261233
250101
250101
10
258604
258650
250033
251400
250724
257101
Steam Plants
Question
How many pinion gears are required in
an articulated, double reduction gear
set for a cross-compounded turbine?
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Two
Four
Six
Eight
One
Two
Three
Four
Bleed steam
Auxiliary steam
Bleed steam
Auxiliary steam
The fuel
consumption will
increase for the
same boiler load.
Illustration
SE-0003
30.5 Btu/lb
SG-0024
SG-0005
erratic operation of
the automatic feed
water regulating
valve
load imbalance
between other
boilers on the line
interruption of water
circulation
priming and
carryover
low water
an overloaded
superheater
62
SP091813
ABS
VER
258604
258002
258002
251707
252831
258004
253708
254000
269929
252817
Steam Plants
Question
If a boiler is panting, which of the
following actions should be taken?
If a boiler is smoking black and
increasing the boiler front air box
pressure does not reduce the smoke,
the cause can be __________.
If a boiler is smoking black and
increasing the boiler front air box
pressure does not reduce the smoke,
the cause can be __________.
If a boiler superheater safety valve is
leaking at normal working pressure, the
quickest method of determining and
possibly solving the problem is to
__________.
If a boiler tube bank baffle carries away,
or burns through, there will be
__________.
If a burner were inserted too far into the
boiler furnace, it could cause carbon
deposits on the __________.
If a centrifugal main feed pump were
operated at shutoff head with the
recirculating line closed, which of the
following conditions could occur?
If a feed pump failure causes the boiler
water to drop out of sight in the gage
glass, the engineer should FIRST
__________.
If a higher than normal water level is
observed through the inspection port of
a flash evaporator, you should suspect
__________.
If a large number of tubes fail in a
steaming boiler, the __________.
Choice A
Decrease the air
pressure to the
burners.
forced draft fan
failure
Choice B
Increase the air
pressure to the
burners.
dirty atomizers
incomplete
combustion
furnace opening
A decreased water
level in the DC
heater.
An increased water
level in the steam
drum.
improper vacuum
a malfunctioning
brine pump
a clogged
desuperheater water
strainer
63
Choice C
Increase the fuel oil
pressure.
Choice D
Increase the fuel oil
temperature.
Illustration
fireside burning of
boiler tubes
register doors
Flashing at the
suction side of the
pump.
Excessive
diaphragm seal wear
in the feed water
regulator.
reduce the steaming reduce the steaming
rate and then cool
rate and then add
the boiler with the
water
force draft fan
SP091813
ABS
VER
252802
268310
268104
268104
254122
268104
258651
252809
250004
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
If a large number of tubes has failed,
securing the fires,
you can minimize damage to a boiler by steam stops, and
__________.
relieving boiler
pressure
If a line shaft bearing begins to
increase lube oil
overheat, the shaft speed should be
pressure to the
reduced. If overheating persists, you
bearing
should then __________.
Choice B
securing the fires,
feed stops, and
leaving the boiler cut
on the line
decrease lube oil
pressure to the
bearing
bypass valve is
closed
discharge valve is
open
Choice C
Choice D
increasing the feed speeding up the
water supply to keep forced draft fans to
the boiler cool
blow steam up the
stack
apply emergency
flood the bearing
cooling water
with a higher
externally to the
viscosity oil to
bearing
provide emergency
lubrication and
cooling
suction pressure is shaft packing gland
high
requires adjustment
bypass valve is
closed
discharge valve is
open
suction vacuum is
high
suction valve is
closed
0.3 in. Hg
0.5 in. Hg
5.5F
3.24F
bypass valve is
closed
gravity tank is
overflowing
this is a normal
condition
Illustration
SG-0026
64
discharge strainer
magnets have not
been cleaned
Secure all fire room
ventilation.
there is no steam
flow through the
superheater
90%
100%
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254305
269922
254800
254800
253006
269083
258600
258600
258300
Steam Plants
Question
If a routine boiler water test indicates
high salinity, you should blow down the
boiler to reduce salinity and then
__________.
If a salinity alarm system indicates 2.5
grains per gallon at the main
condensate pump discharge, your first
action should be to __________.
If a severe leak develops in the electrohydraulic steering gear, which of the
listed conditions could result?
If a ship is to be laid up for an indefinite
period, the saltwater side of the main
condenser should be __________.
Choice A
add carbonates to
control sludging
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
treat the boiler water reduce the firing rate increase the firing
with phosphates
to prevent scaling
rate to prevent
foaming
increase the
open the main
hydrazine dosage in condensate
the condensate line recirculating valve
Loss of vessel
steering
Overheating of the
gyrocompass
Jamming of the
follow-up device
65
Illustration
pressurized to
approximately 5 psig
with nitrogen, 99.5%
pure by volume
insufficient steam
pressure to the soot
blower element
reverse direction of
the shaft to flush out
the bearing
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ABS
VER
252802
267211
269700
258300
252107
256304
256304
256304
Steam Plants
Question
If a tube failure results from low water
level and you cannot maintain water in
sight in the gage glass, you should
__________.
If a tube should leak in an operating
main steam turbine lube oil cooler, the
water will not immediately contaminate
the oil because the __________.
Choice A
Choice B
immediately secure increase the feed
the forced draft fans pump speed to
maximum
Choice C
immediately secure
the fuel oil supply to
the burners
Choice D
blow down the gage
glass to verify a low
water condition
second-stage
discharge valve will
open
increase lubricating
oil flow
increase cooling
water flow
a complete sagging
failure
21.0%
33.0%
79.0%
87.0%
79.0%
33.0%
21.0%
14.0%
10.5%
14.0%
21.0%
79.0%
66
Illustration
SP091813
ABS
VER
259003
258700
258700
264200
259401
259432
267837
250724
253704
Steam Plants
Question
If an automatically fired burner ignites,
but repeatedly goes out within two
seconds, the cause could be a/an
__________.
If an oil fire occurs in the double casing
of a steaming boiler, you should
__________.
If an oil fire occurs in the double casing
of a steaming boiler, you should
__________.
Choice A
Choice B
faulty pressure signal dirty flame scanner
to the time delay
window
relay circuit
Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
burned out solenoid excessively high fuel
coil in the low fire oil oil temperature
valve
flooded main
condenser hot well
increase the
steaming rate
restriction in the
gland leak off piping
superheater tubes
Sediment on the
bottom, oil in the
middle, and water on
top.
into the bilges
Sediment on the
bottom, water in the
middle, and oil on
top.
overboard through
the bottom blow line
Throttling of the
steam supply valve.
Throttling of the
liquid discharge
valve.
A bypass or
recirculating line led
back to the pump
impeller eye or
suction.
67
internal
desuperheater flange
A bypass or
recirculating line led
back to the source of
suction supply.
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ABS
VER
269502
250162
269702
253304
250251
250162
256364
Steam Plants
Question
If it should become necessary to
abandon a compartment because of the
danger of a large steam leak on a
boiler, which of the following actions
represents the best avenue of escape?
Choice C
Escape by way of a
fire room ladder to
the outer deck.
Choice D
Use fire room
elevator to an upper
deck.
deaerating feed
water heater
stop valve
Choice A
Escape through
another
compartment on a
higher level.
stop-check valve
Choice B
Escape through
another
compartment on a
lower level.
68
Illustration
pump pressure
control
transfer operation to
another heater and
secure the original
heater
closed halfway
SP091813
ABS
VER
257811
256502
268410
263007
253900
253900
258900
254418
254418
268401
Steam Plants
Question
If one fuel oil strainer of a duplex unit
becomes clogged while the vessel is
steaming at sea, the FIRST action
should be to __________.
If one fuel strainer of a duplex strainer
unit becomes clogged while your vessel
is underway, you should first
__________.
If saltwater leaks into and contaminates
the main lubricating oil system, which of
the following remedial actions should be
taken?
Choice A
Choice B
clean the dirty
change the oil flow
strainer as quickly as over to the clean
possible
side
Choice C
stop the fuel oil
service pump
Choice D
open the strainer
bypass valve
69
Illustration
SP091813
ABS
VER
255308
255308
259002
255005
255205
255315
269500
252600
253514
Steam Plants
Question
If the condensate level in the loop seal
of the air ejector intercondenser is lost,
__________.
If the condensate level in the loop seal
of the intercondenser is lost,
__________.
If the control air pressure for an
automatic combustion control system is
lost during maneuvering, you should
immediately __________.
If the cooling water flow through the air
ejector intercondensers and after
condensers is inadequate, which of the
problems listed will occur?
If the DC heater relief valve lifts
frequently, the cause can be excessive
__________.
If the drain regulator used in the
operation of the combined L.P. feed
water heater, shown in the illustration, is
incorrectly set to maintain too high of a
level (condensate level covers
approximately the lower half of tubes in
the first stage heater) the resulting
operation will __________.
Choice A
no condensate will
flow through the
system
no condensate will
flow through the
system
switch to manual
control
Choice B
air will be drawn
back into the main
condenser
some air will be
drawn into the main
condenser
blow down the air
receiver
Choice C
the air ejector will not
transfer heat to the
condensate
the air ejector will not
operate
Main condenser
absolute pressure
will increase.
feed water
recirculated from the
feed pump
cause the feed water cause the feed water
outlet temperature to temperature to
decrease
increase above the
designed outlet
temperature
makeup feed
introduced to the
system
cause the automatic
make-up feed valve
to cycle open
SG-0025
remote manual
control regulator
single-element feed
water regulator
70
Illustration
Choice D
the air ejector will
overheat
SP091813
ABS
VER
253514
258901
258901
258901
257107
258223
257802
257806
252601
262004
Steam Plants
Question
If the feed water flow sensor of a multielement feed water regulator fails, the
valve will be controlled as a
__________.
If the fires in a boiler furnace begin
sputtering or hissing, you should
suspect __________.
If the fires in both boilers start to
sputter, you should immediately
__________.
If the fires start sputtering while
steaming under steady conditions,
which of the actions listed should be
taken?
If the fires to a steaming boiler have
been accidently extinguished, you
should not relight any burner until
__________.
If the flue gas oxygen content is too
high, you should __________.
Choice A
single element feed
water regulator
Choice B
Choice C
double element feed triple element feed
water regulator
water regulator
Choice D
local manual control
device
excessive fuel
pressure at the
burners
shift feed suction to
the double bottom
water contamination
of the fuel oil
Illustration
Carbon deposits will The fuel heater relief The fuel oil pump will The fuel oil
build up on the
valve will open
lose suction.
recirculating valve
heating surfaces.
immediately.
will automatically
close.
broken feed water
restricted gage glass properly operating
high water level
regulator
line
feed pump
71
SE-0006
SP091813
ABS
VER
262004
258300
269702
254122
254122
268104
264603
Steam Plants
Question
If the gland assembly, shown in the
illustration, is located at the forward end
of the high pressure turbine, and the
vessel is operating at minimum
maneuvering speeds, which of the
following statements is true?
If the low water level alarm sounds on
an automatically fired boiler, and the low
water cutout fails to function, you must
immediately __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Sealing steam would Sealing steam would Sealing steam would This gland would be
enter at "E".
enter at "F".
enter at "E" and "F". self sealing and
provide sealing
steam to the other
glands.
blow down the gage
glass to determine
where the water level
is
emergency
lubrication can be
supplied through the
use of the hand
pump
4 degrees
Fahrenheit
7 degrees
Fahrenheit
0.7 inches Hg
SE-0006
If the main and standby lube oil service an emergency supply the reduction gear
pumps of the main engine fail while
of oil in the gravity
bearings will
underway at sea, __________.
tank will provide time immediately fail
to crash stop the
turbine and gears
0.2 inches Hg
Illustration
SG-0026
0.2 inches Hg
0.3 inches Hg
4.0 degrees
Fahrenheit
12 degrees
Fahrenheit
SG-0026
bypass valve is
closed
discharge valve is
open
72
suction pressure is
too high
SP091813
ABS
262409
269702
259739
259739
254118
251554
269927
254300
VER
Steam Plants
Question
If the main propulsion turbine speed
percentage is increase from 30% to
60%, what percentage of horsepower is
required when the new speed is
attained as shown in the illustrated
graph?
If the main turbine bearing lube oil
pressure drops to 'zero' and cannot be
restored immediately, you should
__________.
Choice A
10%
Choice B
20%
Choice C
30%
Choice D
Illustration
40%
SE-0018
lifting pressure be
increased
reseating pressure
be increased
blow down be
reduced
reduced steam
system
main condenser
low condensate
depression
low condensate
temperature
73
SG-0023
SP091813
ABS
VER
255306
250026
256302
253514
255350
258003
256300
256300
Steam Plants
Question
If the salinity indicator periodically
registers high salinity in the main hot
well, the cause may be __________.
If the saturation pressure of water is
increased, the relative values shown on
the illustrated graph of SG-0001 will
change. According to pertinent
information found in the steam tables of
SG-0004, this will result in __________.
Choice A
leaking air ejector
condenser tubes
Choice B
leaking tubes in the
third-stage heater
Choice C
excessive water
pressure in the lube
oil cooler
a decrease in the
height of line 4
Choice D
a contaminated
distilled water tank
a decrease the
length of line 4
no change to the
length of line 4
constant pump
pressure regulator
remote manual
control regulator
single-element feed
water regulator
insufficient steam
pressure
excessive back
cover tightness
produce smoke
white
14.44 pounds
require more fuel for produce heavy black require more excess
atomization
smoke at any load
air for combustion
condition
15.13 pounds
15.81 pounds
16.50 pounds
14.44 pounds
15.13 pounds
Illustration
no change in the
height of line 4
SG-0001
SG-0004
74
15.81 pounds
GS-0099
16.50 pounds
SP091813
ABS
VER
256300
256300
258300
258300
258301
258300
258813
266406
Steam Plants
Question
If the theoretical quantity of dry air
required to burn one pound of fuel oil is
13.75 pounds, what will be the weight
of the air necessary to burn one pound
of fuel when operating a boiler at 15%
excess air?
If the theoretical quantity of dry air
required to burn one pound of fuel oil is
13.75 pounds, what will be the weight of
the air necessary to burn one pound of
fuel to operate a boiler at 20% excess
air?
If the water level cannot be seen in the
lower part of the boiler gage glass,
which of the following actions must be
carried out immediately?
If the water level in a steaming boiler is
dropping rapidly and cannot be kept at
the normal level by standard practices,
you should __________.
If the water level in one boiler of a two
boiler plant rapidly falls out of sight,
which of the following actions should be
carried out FIRST?
If the water level in the boiler water
gage glass is not in sight, and the
automatic feed water regulator is in the
closed position, the __________.
If there is a sudden drop in the outlet
temperature of an uncontrolled
superheater, you should __________.
If two turbo-generators with the same
no-load speed settings are operating in
parallel, the unit whose governor has
the lesser speed droop will
__________.
Choice A
14.44 pounds
Choice B
15.13 pounds
Choice C
15.81 pounds
Choice D
16.50 pounds
14.44 pounds
15.13 pounds
15.81 pounds
16.50 pounds
Check the DC heater Blow down the boiler. Secure the boiler
water level.
fires.
Illustration
Secure the fuel oil to Raise the feed pump Blow down the gage Secure the steam
that boiler.
pressure.
glass.
stop to that boiler.
bypass the air heater check for high water reduce the forced
level in the drum
draft fan speed
75
SP091813
ABS
VER
250200
250200
253201
269700
269702
Steam Plants
Question
If water hammer develops while
opening the valve in a steam line, which
of the following actions should be
taken?
Choice A
Shut the steam valve
at once, open the
drain valves until all
moisture is drained,
shut the drain line
valves, and slowly
open the steam
valve again.
Choice B
Continue to fully
open the steam
valve as the drain
line valves are
opened until all
moisture is drained,
shut the drain line
valves.
Continue to fully
open the steam
valve and partially
open the drain line
valve until all
moisture is drained
and then shut the
drain line valve.
Choice C
Stop opening the
steam valve, open
the drain line valves,
resume opening the
steam valve slowly,
and shut the drain
line valves after the
steam valve is open
fully.
Illustration
Choice D
Increase the speed
of opening the steam
valve to rapidly heat
the line to stop the
water hammer.
Increase cooling
water supply to the
lube oil cooler.
76
SP091813
ABS
VER
269918
269918
257811
258002
255200
258002
264605
252205
258802
Steam Plants
Question
If you hear a 'crackling' sound coming
from a salt water centrifugal pump
casing, the most probable cause of the
noise would be __________.
If you hear a 'crackling' sound coming
from a salt water centrifugal pump
casing, the most probable cause of the
noise would be __________.
If you noted a large difference in the
pressures indicated by a duplex
pressure gage to the fuel oil system
strainer, you should __________.
Improper atomization can be caused by
__________.
Choice A
insufficient packing
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
an oversized lantern excessive suction lift reversed pump
ring
rotation
insufficient speed
cavitation
fluctuating
all of the above
condensate pressure
due to not
maintaining proper
hot well level
Improper fuel oil burner atomization can low draft air pressure using the same size high fuel oil
be generally attributed to __________.
burner tips in all
temperature
burners
Improper operation or faulty main steam speed
vibration
noise level
turbine components may be indicated
by an abnormal variation in _______.
Improper water washing of the watertube boiler firesides can cause
__________.
In a "D" type marine boiler, operating
under constant load, which of the
following conditions could cause the
superheated steam temperature to rise
above normal?
sulfuric acid
corrosion
decreased heat
transfer capabilities
Insufficient
combustion air
77
Illustration
SP091813
ABS
VER
259005
250600
250600
259402
258501
250900
250061
254200
255302
254407
Steam Plants
Question
In a boiler automation system, if a
burner fuel oil solenoid valve continually
trips closed under normal steaming
conditions, you should __________.
Choice A
wedge the valve in
the open position
and report it to the
chief engineer
Choice B
bypass the solenoid
valve and enter the
fact in the logbook
Choice C
secure the burner
and determine the
cause of the valve
failure
between the
downtake nipple and
circulator tube
in the direct path of
radiant heat flow
in a position
screened from the
furnace
in a separately fired
convection furnace
Choice D
wedge the valve in
the open position
and reduce the fuel
oil pressure at that
burner
between the
economizer and
generating tubes
on the fireside of the
screen tubes
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
nitrogen oxide
sulfur dioxide
bottom connection
only
drain valve
water is denser in
the tubes farthest
from the fires
auxiliary condenser
loop seal
atmospheric drain
tank
atmospheric drain
tank
DC heater
78
Illustration
Steam pressure to
air ejectors
maintained at 10
psig above designed
supply pressure.
SP091813
ABS
VER
255302
262400
260205
260204
250101
267802
267805
267803
268401
267808
Steam Plants
Question
In a closed steam and water cycle,
which of the conditions listed could
prevent main condenser vacuum from
reaching the desired level?
In a cross-compound main propulsion
unit, the astern turbine is usually
installed at the __________.
In a cross-compounded turbine
operating at full load, the total available
steam energy is approximately divided
between the HP and LP turbine in the
ratio of __________.
Choice A
Excess steam
leaking from the
turbine glands.
Choice B
Abnormally low
atmospheric drain
tank level.
Choice C
Main condensate
recirculating valve
open during
maneuvering.
high pressure end of low pressure end of
the low pressure
the high pressure
turbine
turbine
2:1
3:1
Choice D
Dirty boiler
economizer tubes.
In a cross-compounded turbine
propulsion plant, steam enters the
__________.
high pressure,
intermediate and low
pressure units
simultaneously
Root steam
Main steam
Auxiliary steam
worm wheel
bowl spindle
friction clutch
at the bottom
through the oil inlet
at the water
discharge
on the inside
surfaces of the bowl
deterioration of the
bowl ring gasket will
cause the purifier to
lose its water seal
A tubular bowl
A three-wing device
79
Illustration
SP091813
ABS
VER
260004
260004
260004
268901
250707
267206
268407
251307
251307
Steam Plants
Question
In a double articulated reduction gear
system, the component labeled "1"
would be identified as the _________?
Choice A
high speed pinion
Choice B
low speed pinion
Choice C
quill shaft
Illustration
SE-0005
quill shaft
Choice D
high speed gear
Water walls
quill shaft
second reduction
gear
Recirculating tubes
bottom of the gravity bottom of the gravity gravity tank overflow gravity tank overflow
tank and the lube oil tank and the sump
and the lube oil
and the sump
headers
headers
no oil is flowing to
the bearings
80
steam pressure
acting on the
exposed bottom area
of the valve disk
adjusting ring
compression screw
SP091813
ABS
VER
254203
256341
256341
259321
254109
254407
267203
258017
258017
261000
Steam Plants
Question
In a main propulsion steam turbine
installation, the condensate pump
initially discharges to the __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
air ejector condenser deaerating feed tank first stage heater
Choice D
distillate tank
design and
mechanical
construction of the
atomizers
fuel oil pressure
maintaining the
treating the boiler
recommended boiler water with oxygen
water pH
scavenging
chemicals
In a marine condenser designed with a recirculation of
steam lanes in the
reheating hot well, the hot well is
condensate
condenser
reheated by __________.
maintaining feed
water temperature of
212F in the
economizer
a branch line from
the air ejector steam
supply
keeping the
watersides free from
scale deposits
submerged heating
coils supplied with
auxiliary exhaust
steam
vent condenser
gravity tank
discharge line
result in an uneven
flow of oil through
the burner
cause smokeless
and flameless
combustion
result in an uneven
heating of the
furnace
cause smokeless
and flameless
combustion
Illustration
81
SP091813
ABS
VER
267601
250062
250062
257109
261009
261013
268901
250502
268802
251200
253501
259403
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
In a pressure type main propulsion
gravity feed tank
turbine lubrication system, the lube oil
service pumps normally take suction
from the main sump and discharge
directly to the __________.
In a properly designed boiler, which end Evaporation
point is most likely to occur first?
In a properly designed boiler, which of Carryover
the end points should be reached first?
Choice B
lube oil coolers
Choice C
lube oil header
Choice D
main thrust bearing
Circulation
Combustion
Moisture carryover
Circulation
Evaporation
Combustion
heavy smoking
persists
decrease steam
velocity
self-adjustment of
the pinion gear shaft
increase steam
velocity
rigidity between the efficient distribution
elements of the gear of oil to the various
train
elements of the gear
train
blowing tubes
crossing over forced
draft fans
equal distribution of
the load among the
various elements of
the gear train
giving a surface blow
oil wedge
leveling plates
thrust collar
Superheater
Desuperheater
Condenser
Air ejector
steam pressure in
the drum
inability to maintain
boiler chemistry
sudden increase in
superheater outlet
temperature
sudden decrease in
superheater outlet
temperature
sudden decrease in
drum level
82
Illustration
SP091813
ABS
VER
256357
256361
250101
267200
268201
259411
253011
259411
267802
267803
267803
Steam Plants
Question
In a steam assist atomizer, the fuel
oil/steam mix takes place entirely within
the __________.
In a steam assist fuel oil atomizer, the
steam pressure is higher than the oil
pressure at __________.
In a steam propulsion plant, the primary
source of auxiliary exhaust steam is
from the __________.
In a steam turbine and reduction gear
main propulsion plant, the alarm sensor
for low turbine oil pressure is usually
installed __________.
Choice A
tangential slots
Choice B
mixing chamber
main condenser
air heaters
at a point on the
at the outlet of the
outlet side of the
main thrust bearing
main bearings as
close to the bearings
as possible
bearing Babbitt
material
tube joints
feed pipe
water surface
tube joints
excessively high fuel too much excess air delayed burning due
oil temperature
to inadequate excess
air
mud drum
water surface
floor tubes
ring dam
bowl boss
solidified on the
upper cover
solidified on the
upper cover
83
Choice C
whirling chamber
distilling plant
mud drum
three-wing device
Choice D
fuel oil swirlers
Illustration
flexible spindle
SP091813
ABS
250721
VER
Question
In a water tube boiler, circulation is
developed by the difference in the
__________.
I only
Choice A
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
angle of inclination of
the tubes
generating tubes
downcomer tubes
screen tubes
floor tubes
sodium phosphate
calcium sulfate
magnesium
phosphate
sodium hydroxide
Suction and
discharge strainers
capable of being
cleaned without
interrupting the oil
supply
low boiler water
levels
Illustration
4
I. tube length and various diameters
II. densities of the hot and cold water
In a water tube boiler, waterwall tubes
are effectively used to __________.
250411
250061
250703
259494
259775
259791
259783
Steam Plants
84
SP091813
ABS
VER
259775
259733
259786
Question
Choice A
In accordance with Coast Guard
at least two fuel
Regulations (46 CFR), all vessels
service pumps
having oil fired main propulsion boiler(s)
must be equipped with __________.
Choice B
at least two fuel oil
heaters
Choice C
a suction and
discharge duplex
strainer
Choice D
all of the above
burner front
lower header
name plate
drum head
Copper tubing
Annealed copper
nickel
Nickel copper
Gagging a safety
valve by means of a
set screw through
the cap when gags
are unavailable is
acceptable only
when conducting a
hydrostatic test.
Burner cone
Air cone
Burner cone
Sprayer plate
Air cone
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cause improper
impair the operation
atomization of fuel oil of the high steam
pressure limit switch
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Question
Choice A
In addition to monitoring flame quality, regulate the air/fuel
flame scanners are used in combustion ratio controller for
control systems to __________.
more efficient
combustion
In addition to the direction of steam
The method in which
flow, which of the descriptions listed
the steam causes
may also be used to classify turbines? the turbine rotor to
rotate.
In addition to the repeated use of
calcium chromate,
surface blow to control boiler water
for oxygen control
chemistry, caustic soda may be used to
treat high salinity, as well as
__________.
In an air register assembly, the majority diffuser or impeller
of air passes through the __________.
Choice B
Choice C
secure the forced
automatically open
draft fans upon flame the fuel oil solenoid
failure
valves
Illustration
Choice D
secure the fuel
supply in the event of
a flame failure
calcium carbonate,
to assist in
precipitating solids
calcium sulfate to
reduce priming
atomizer assembly
distance piece
increase in the
quality of
superheated steam
increase in fuel
consumption
decrease in the
decrease in the
degree of superheat quality of steam
entering the
superheater
steam header
pressure
decrease steam
velocity
oxidation of the
exposed furnace
walls
friction in the
governor linkage and
control valve
chilling of the
combustion gases
prevent steam
turbulence
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burner flame
intensity
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268614
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Question
In automated boiler operations, a dirty
flame scanner will most likely result in
__________.
In automatic combustion control
systems, increasing or decreasing a
loading pressure by a set amount is
called __________.
In comparison to a reaction turbine, a
steam loss specific to an impulse
turbine is known as __________.
In herringbone helical gear sets, the
tooth contact loading __________.
Choice A
increased fuel oil
consumption
Choice B
securing fuel oil to
the burner
Choice C
loss of forced draft
air
Choice D
incomplete purge
cycle
biasing
loading
relaying
transmitting
radiation loss
leaving loss
diaphragm packing
loss
is distributed
between two
opposing helices
Aluminum
is distributed over
several teeth
simultaneously
Forged steel
increase blade
strength and rigidity
maintain radial
clearances
burner register
opening
steam atomization
temperature
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Illustration
Cast steel
Different rows of
All tubes should be
tubes should be bent installed normal to
to enter the drum at the drum surfaces.
any convenient
angle.
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Question
Choice A
In order to maintain the effectiveness of have the centrifuge
the lube oil centrifuge to remove water, cleaned only once
the engineer in charge should
every 30 days
__________.
In order to maintain the required lube oil
temperature leaving a lube oil cooler,
where an automatic bypass valve is not
provided, which of the following
operations is correct?
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
take lube oil samples maintain the lube oil insure that the oil
each week and place input temperature at input is always twice
in clear containers a maximum of 110F the output capacity
for inspection
be equal to main
lube oil sump
temperature
be maintained in a
temperature range of
160F to a maximum
of 180F
with the high
pressure turbine
exhausting directly to
the main condenser
increase the
thickness of the
adjusting ring
decrease the
thickness of the
adjusting ring
I only
II only
Both I and II
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Illustration
SE-0007
Neither I nor II
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Question
Choice A
In order to test the lifting pressure of the I only
deaerating feed heater relief valve, you
would __________.
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
a thermostatically
controlled valve
which bypasses oil
around the cooler
lube oil pumps and
gravity tanks
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Illustration
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Question
In the absence of the manufacturer's
instructions, a good procedure in
reassembling a high pressure boiler
gage glass is to tighten the nuts in pairs
and __________.
In the boiler shown in the illustration, the
arrow "C" indicates a __________.
recirculating tube
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feed line
mud drum
dry pipe
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superheater steam
flow
condensate
temperature
condensate pump
discharge pressure
F and H
G and J
G and H
constant-pressure
regulator
constant-volume
manually controlled thermo-hydraulic
feed water regulator feed water regulator feed water regulator
manifold
pilot valve
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Choice A
Choice B
begin with the center begin with the end
bolts and work
bolts and work
toward the ends
toward the center
Choice C
start at the top and
work down
Choice D
start at the bottom
and work up
downtake nipple
sliding foot
recirculating header
Illustration
SG-0008
support tube
downcomer
SG-0008
SE-0012
SE-0019
SE-0019
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262006
262006
262006
265203
265203
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Steam Plants
Question
In the illustrated device, what would be
a reason for oil being discharged from
port "N" ?
In the illustrated hydraulically operated
turbine gland seal regulator, the
exhaust dump valve is closed as a
result of the piston being actuated by
a/an___________.
In the illustration of a hydraulically
operated turbine gland seal regulator,
the gland seal pressure dump valve is
labeled ____.
In the illustration of a hydraulically
operated turbine gland seal regulator,
the gland seal pressure sensing line is
labeled ____.
In the illustration of a typical ship
service turbo generator control system,
the device that monitors turbine exhaust
pressure is labeled _______.
Choice A
The device being
operated as a
clarifier.
bellows at "I"
Choice B
Choice C
The ring dam size is This would be
too small.
normal for the
operation.
spring at "F"
vacuum at "G"
Choice D
The ring dam size is
too large.
pump up the lube oil bypass the governor reset the over speed
manifold
control
trip
more heating is
required for lower
loads
auxiliary steam is
better utilized in this
system
maintained by the
ring dam
Illustration
GS-0124
pressure at "A"
SE-0019
A
SE-0019
A
SE-0019
F
SE-0009
maintained by the
number of disks in
the disk stack
control the amount of maintain a high
boiler water solids
boiler water level
maintained by the
diaphragm-type, weir
control valve
add foaming agents
to the boiler water
stop-check/ stop
valves
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SE-0009
SG-0005
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262002
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Question
Choice A
In the thrust bearing assembly
increasing the
illustrated the total oil clearance can be thickness of the
correctly decreased by __________.
adjusting ring
Choice B
Choice C
increasing the
decreasing the
thickness of the filler thickness of the
piece
adjusting ring
Choice D
decreasing the
thickness of the filler
piece
.070 inch
.150 inch
.025 inch
.090 inch
Illustration
SE-0007
SE-0016
Impulse
Radial flow
Reaction
Helical flow
Surface
Superheater
Steam drum
Economizer
CO, CO2, O2
Reaction
Rateau
Curtis
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SE-0020
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258203
251310
Question
Choice A
In which type of turbine does the steam Helical flow turbine
pass through reversing chambers
machined on the inner surface of the
casing, causing the steam to be
redirected back to the turbine wheel
rim?
Increasing the amount of excess air to a decrease
boiler equipped with an uncontrolled
interdeck superheater will cause the
steam temperature at the superheater
outlet to __________.
Choice B
Axial flow turbine
Choice C
Combination axial
and radial flow
turbine
Choice D
Cross compound
flow turbine
increase
decrease
momentarily
increase
momentarily
decrease in the
decrease in the
degree of superheat quality of steam
entering the
superheater
leaks in the demister reduced feed water
baffles
heater temperatures
white incandescent
flame
high flame
temperature
0% carbon monoxide
level
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high stack
temperature
high superheater
temperature
sputtering fires
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258500
low superheater
outlet temperature
high stack
temperature
pointed flame
ragged flame
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decreased vacuum
in the main
condenser
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Illustration
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Choice C
assist in breaking
down surface tension
and thereby increase
separation of solids
and liquids from the
oil
Journal bearings used with modern
permit removal of the facilitate
maintain axial
turbine rotors are manufactured in two bearing without
interchanging with
alignment and
halves in order to __________.
removing the rotor
other bearing halves reduce thrust
from the turbine
Labyrinth packing rings are installed on interstage steam
air leakage from
pressure buildup on
turbine diaphragms to minimize
leakage along the
entering the turbine both sides of the
__________.
turbine rotor
casing
diaphragm
Labyrinth seals used to reduce leakage spring bound carbon braided asbestos
staged rubber
around a turbine shaft are constructed segments
covered core
composition seal
of __________.
segments
stripping
Large temperature and pressure drops a nozzle diaphragm a single row of
a dummy piston and
which occur in the first stage of a
in the low pressure blades more than
cylinder to offset
combination impulse and reaction
end of the turbine
once
axial thrust
turbine are caused by steam passing
through __________.
Illustration
Choice D
establish the position
of the three wing
within the bowl
GS-0124
Question
Item "Q" in the illustration is used to
__________.
Choice A
Choice B
guide the oil to be
balance the force
cleaned along the
distribution of the
inside of the bowl for three wing device
discharge
external corrosion
penetrating the
desuperheater tube
walls
end-tightening
excess lifting of
safety valves
seal stripping
casing joints
foundation sliding
feet
refractory expansion
joint
casing
foundation
refractory
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258218
258300
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Question
Low pressure steam is used to keep air
from leaking into turbine casing along
the turbine shaft. For this purpose,
which of the following steam systems is
used?
Low stack gas temperature should be
avoided to reduce __________.
Low stack gas temperatures due to light
boiler loads should be avoided in order
to reduce the __________.
Low steam pressure in a steaming
boiler can be caused by __________.
Lower boiler efficiency results from
carrying too much excess air because
__________.
Choice A
Direct admission of
35 psi (241.3 kPa)
auxiliary steam
Choice B
Superheated steam
system
Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
Gland leak off steam Gland sealing steam
system
system
economizer thermal
stress
percentage of carbon
monoxide in the
stack gas
low steam demand
sulfuric acid
formation
formation of dew
point sulfuric acid
it decreases the
volatility of the fuel
the flame
temperatures are
lower
a sudden drop in
superheater outlet
temperature
viscosity index is too temperature is too
low
low
boiler water
contamination
pump capacity is
greater than the
system's needs
prevent corrosion
pump discharge
pressure is higher
than the system
pressure
they maintain the oils
viscosity and film
strength while
removing the
residual heat of the
bearings
reduce friction of the
rotating components
of the centrifuge
lube oil return flow
valve
Lube oil temperature leaving the lube oil cooling water inlet
coolers is regulated by throttling the
valve
__________.
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cooling decreases
viscosity and
improves engine
thermal efficiency
improve purification
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267221
Question
Choice A
Choice B
Machinery operating features are
Reduction of friction. Insulation of hot
designed to help conserve energy.
surfaces.
Which of the following will not contribute
to a system's thermal efficiency?
Choice C
Lubrication of
moving parts.
Choice D
Elevation of heat
sink temperatures.
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turbine blades
reduction gears
reduction gears
turbine blades
Babbitt bearings
turbine labyrinth
remove ferrous
metallic particles
from the lube oil
remove nonferrous
metallic particles
from the lube oil
provide adequate
cooling water for the
air ejector
condensers
bilge
vent accumulated
vapors from the
condensate pump
discharge
atmospheric drain
tank
decrease reduction
gear radial bearing
loads
balance axial thrust decrease reduction
and reduce vibration gear radial bearing
loads
Babbitt
steel
increase tooth
deflection at high
speeds
increase tooth
deflection at high
speeds
cast-iron
decrease the
number of teeth in
contact
decrease the
number of teeth in
contact
ferrous oxide
floating strainers
centrifugal strainers
cestus strainers
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turbine labyrinth
contaminated drain
tank
reduce end thrust
and noise
magnetic strainers
96
Illustration
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Question
Maintaining low pressure in a
condensing turbine exhaust trunk
__________.
Choice A
enables better
utilization of available
heat energy to
perform work
Choice B
eliminates creep
problems in the
exhaust trunk during
maneuvering
Choice C
reduces condensate
depression with low
seawater
temperature
Choice D
prevents steam
turbulence in the
exhaust trunk due to
steam laning
condenser vacuum
drag line
heavy smoking
persists
maintaining the
treating the boiler
recommended boiler water with oxygen
water pH
scavenging
chemicals
5 seconds
10 seconds
30 seconds
the temperature of
the fuel oil varies
with the flow rate
through the heater
the relationship
between temperature
and viscosity varies
with different fuels
viscosity regulation
eliminates the need
for close control of
the fuel/air ratio
an open LP bleed
steam valve
an open gland
exhaust valve
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Illustration
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250061
250405
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268407
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Question
Most main propulsion reduction gear
bearings are __________.
Choice A
self-lubricating,
sealed, roller ball
type
Most main reduction gear units employ eliminate the need
double helical cut gears, rather than
for a turbine dummy
single helical cut gears, because double piston
helical cut gears __________.
Choice B
rigidly mounted,
Babbitt lined, split
type
eliminate the need
for spherically seated
bearings
Choice C
spherical-seated,
tapered roller type
Choice D
self-aligning, solid
bushings
prevent unequal
tooth contact
operate without
significant axial
thrust
saturated and
superheated steam
the fact that the
specific weight of
steam is greater than
water
reinforcing castable
and plastic refractory
no oil is overflowing
the gravity tank
no oil overflowing in
the gravity tank
condensate
depression
water hammer
piston slap
support shrouding
superheated steam
only
the difference in the
densities of the fluid
in the downcomer
and riser circuits
anchoring plastic
refractory only
98
Illustration
hydraulic lock
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Question
Choice A
Of the many impurities commonly found Water
in marine lubricating oil, which of the
following CANNOT be removed by a
centrifugal purifier at normal operating
speeds and temperatures?
Oil accumulation in boiler water would cause foaming and
__________.
carryover from the
boiler
Oil discharged from the illustrated
proper operation of
device has a milky-white appearance
the centrifuge
which is due to __________.
Oil flowing through the sight glass in the gravity tank is
line between the lube oil gravity tank
overflowing
and main sump indicates the
__________.
Oil in the contaminated drain inspection a defective relief
tank results from __________.
valve on the fuel oil
heater
Choice B
Carbon particles
Choice C
Diesel fuel oil
Choice D
Metal particles
insufficient tension
being maintained by
"H"
lube oil pump is
stopped
excessive tension
provided by "Q"
practically eliminate
boiler sludge
formation
slightly worn item "V"
decreased boiler
steam pressure
the sum of the lube
oil static head
pressure and service
pump discharge
pressure
increased boiler
steam pressure
the difference
between the lube oil
static head pressure
and service pump
discharge pressure
an explosion in the
boiler
equal to the service
pump discharge
pressure, since the
static heads of the
lines to and from the
gravity tank cancel
out one another
decrease
rise momentarily
then decrease
remain constant
Superheater safety
valve
those tubes to
overheat
the result of the
height of the gravity
tank above the
manifold
Illustration
GS-0124
lube oil sump is full
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269916
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Question
On a boiler safety valve, the blow down
adjusting ring is locked in place by a
__________.
On a main propulsion turbine bearing,
the readings obtained with a bridge
gage represent the __________.
On a ship equipped with a gravity type
lube oil system, which of the conditions
listed will occur FIRST if the main lube
oil pump discharge pressure is lost?
Choice A
set screw
Choice B
locknut
Choice C
wire seal
Choice D
cotter pin
Babbitt thickness
diaphragm tip
clearance
Main turbine
Scoop injection valve Main condensate
extraction valves will will open.
recirculating valve
open.
will open.
First-stage feed
water heater will be
bypassed.
in the clockwise
direction only
counterclockwise
direction and raise
the adjusting ring
An increased water
level in the steam
drum.
in the
counterclockwise
direction only
Flashing at the
suction side of the
pump.
Illustration
Closing of the
All of the above.
master fuel oil cutoff
clockwise direction
and lower adjusting
ring
SG-0018
100
second reduction
and the shaft thrust
bearing
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251319
Question
On watch aboard ship, which of the
following conditions will prevent a
general service shipboard pump from
achieving its maximum suction lift?
Choice A
Leaks developed in
the suction piping.
Choice B
Restriction in the
suction line.
I only
II only
Choice C
Choice D
Gases or vapors
All of the above.
released in the liquid
as a result of greater
than normal
pressure drops.
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Illustration
2
I. expansion of the steam leaving the
nozzle
II. forces exerted on the projecting lips
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decrease refractory
maintenance
reduce combustion
rates
dew point
temperature of the
stack gases
superheater inlet
temperature
desuperheater outlet
temperature
maintain the
raise the boiler water lower the
essential flow of feed temperature in the
temperature of the
water into the drum steam drum
steam entering the
superheater
avoid excessive
regulate combustion reduce the load on
cooling of the stack air temperature at
the element drive
gases during low
normal firing rates
motor
load operation
101
temperature of
steam bled off the
LP turbine
lower the
temperature of the
steam in the steam
drum
reduce the
temperature of the
double undulated
heating elements
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251200
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
One function of the component labeled act as a foundation provide a collecting
"C" shown in the illustration is to
beam to support the area for sediment
__________.
weight of the boiler and sludge
Choice C
cool the refractory
Choice D
form a soot seal in
the lower corner of
the boiler casing
raise the
distribute feed water provide steam for
temperature of the
within the boiler
auxiliary machinery
steam in the dry pipe
pass generated
steam to the
superheater
as the oil
temperature
fluctuates during
load changes their
effectiveness
changes inversely to
the temperature
stiffen the blades to increase blade
reduce vibration
resistance to
moisture in steam
cooling water
vacuum must be
overboard should be maintained at 29.92"
about 10F higher
of Hg. under all
than the inlet
operating conditions
temperature
102
Illustration
SG-0008
add moisture to
superheated steam
SG-0011
condensate
temperature must
never be allowed to
drop below 104F
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251319
267801
253504
259322
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262407
Steam Plants
Question
One of the functions of a boiler
desuperheater installed in a high
pressure boiler is to __________.
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
protect the
desuperheater from
overheating
increase the
pressure at which
the oil is fed through
the purifier
protect the
superheater from
overheating
match the discharge
ring size outside
diameter with the
lube oil's specific
gravity
steam flow
fuel pressure
maintain a constant
steam flow in the
auxiliary steam line
use the smallest
inside diameter of
the discharge ring
size without a loss of
oil with the discharge
water
steam pressure
reduce scale
formation
eliminate waterside
cleaning
constantly decrease
alkalinity
add moisture to
superheated steam
increased plant
efficiency due to
increased
condensate
depression
increased
effectiveness of the
air ejectors due to
the increased main
condenser vacuum
Choice A
I only
maintain a constant
steam flow in the
desuperheater
decrease the
viscosity of the oil by
heating
protect the
superheater from
overheating
excellent plant
efficiency due to
higher attainable
vacuum
103
Illustration
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262407
250062
265000
258600
Question
Operating a steam turbine propulsion
unit at medium speed, in an area with
extremely cold seawater, and the main
circulating pump providing full cooling
water flow to the condenser will result in
__________.
Operating a steam turbine propulsion
unit at reduced speed, in an area with
extremely cold seawater, with the main
circulating pump providing full cooling
water flow to the condenser will result in
__________.
Overheating of the generating tubes will
occur when a boiler reaches its end
point of __________.
Packing rings installed on auxiliary
turbines are generally lubricated by
__________.
Panting in an oil fired marine boiler can
be caused by __________.
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Choice A
decreased plant
efficiency due to
higher attainable
vacuum
Choice B
increased plant
efficiency due to
increased
condensate
recirculation
decreased plant
efficiency due to
higher attainable
vacuum
decreased plant
efficiency due to
increased
condensate
depression
Choice D
increased
effectiveness of the
air ejectors due to
the increased main
condensate
temperature
a decreased
increased plant
requirement for
efficiency due to
gland sealing steam increased
condensate
depression
evaporation
circulation
combustion
moisture carryover
moisture in the
turbine steam
excessive
combustion air
supply
too much air
fouled burner
sprayer plates
Choice C
reduced plant
efficiency due to
excessive
condensate
depression
insufficient
combustion air
supply
low fuel temperature low fuel pressure
alkalinity
chloride content
hardness
alkalinity
hydrazine
chloride content
neutralize the
harmful effects of
hydrogen
embrittlement
the forced draft fan
too slow for the
boiler load
decrease dissolved
oxygen content
104
Illustration
an improper cetane
number
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11
Steam Plants
Question
Precautions to be observed prior to
starting a turbine driven cargo pump,
should include __________.
Illustration
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
assuring that the
observing the
open all governor oil checking the manual
turbine casing drains operation of the over relay drains
trip device for proper
are wired closed
speed trip
operation
close the
superheater vent
Insufficient excess
air
prepare to blow
tubes
economizer inlet
temperature
boiler steam
pressure
preparing to blow
tubes
stack temperature
steam atomization
temperature to the
mechanical
atomizers
port and starboard
settling tank levels
steam atomization
pressure to the
mechanical
atomizers
boiler steam
pressure
prepare to blow
tubes
DC heater
temperature
prepare to blow
tubes
105
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Question
Prior to rolling the main turbines in
preparation for getting underway, you
should __________.
262404
251316
Choice A
secure the gland
sealing steam
regulator
253500
259261
262404
eliminate leaving
loss in the ahead
blading
254113
run auxiliary
machinery
258600
256402
252706
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Choice B
open the reduction
gear casing access
plates and inspect
the lube oil spray
pattern
overheating of the
ahead stages
Choice C
circulate the lube oil
through the
emergency lube oil
cooler
Choice D
disengage the
turning gear
prevent condensate
from accumulating in
lines
to the steam
connection, but not
water connection
prevent stressing of
the safety valves
remove most
precipitated solids
remove floating
impurities from boiler
water
minimize any
appreciable amount
of condensate
depression
disrupt circulation in
a steaming boiler
maintain plant
efficiency
utilize circulating
seawater
to the water
connection, but not
steam connection
Illustration
106
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259403
254414
250060
250062
253705
263302
268600
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269935
Steam Plants
Question
Raising vacuum on a main turbine unit
without using the turning gear will result
in __________.
Rapid fluctuation in the superheater
temperature of a steady steaming boiler
indicates __________.
Rapid fluctuation of the superheater
outlet temperature can be caused by
__________.
Rapidly discharging condensate into the
DC heater during normal steaming
conditions could cause __________.
Choice A
uneven heat
distribution in the
rotor unit
moisture carryover
Choice B
excessive time being
required to raise
vacuum
improper positioning
of superheater fires
Choice C
scoring of the rotor in
way of the labyrinth
packing
leaky desuperheater
tubes
Choice D
overheating of the
second-stage air
ejector
leaky superheater
tubes
a dirty economizer
intermittent water
carryover
excess air
dirty watersides
Illustration
Carryover
Combustion
Atomization
Combustion
Moisture carryover
Circulation
Heat transfer
economizer
rotating the journal to all bearing caps and rotating the bearing All of the above are
the point of minimum all bearing halves
shell so that the point correct.
oil clearance
are removed
of maximum bearing
wear is directly at the
bottom
reduce torque
increase pinion
deflection
high fuel oil viscosity too much excess air low fuel oil
temperature
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263305
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266402
256407
250903
258221
Question
Regarding main reduction gears, when
high speed first reduction pinions and
gears are connected to low speed
pinions and gears, each contained in a
sequential portion of the gear housing,
the reduction gear unit is known as
__________.
Regarding the bearing shown in the
illustration, "X" represents the
__________.
Regarding the boiler shown in the
illustration, the burners are to be placed
at __________.
Regarding the governor shown in the
illustration, what would occur as the
result of a speed increase by a ship's
service turbo generator?
Relief valves in the fuel oil service
system discharge to either the service
pump suction or the __________.
Choice A
nested
Choice B
locked train
Choice C
articulated
Choice D
none of the above
arrow "F"
arrow "K"
arrow "L"
Steam Plants
SE-0017
The governor
weights will move
inward.
settling tanks
recirculating line
different refractive
properties of steam
and water
different pressures
which result from the
comparison of the
varying water level in
the drum with that of
a constant head
Illustration
B and C
SE-0009
SG-0021
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Steam Plants
Question
Results of the flue gas analysis indicate A
a high percentage of carbon monoxide
and an extremely low percentage of
carbon dioxide. This condition
coincides with which area on the graph
shown in the illustration?
Choice A
Choice B
B and C
Choice C
D
Choice D
Illustration
SG-0021
wire brushing to
remove scale, rust,
and dirt
painting the sliding
surfaces to prevent
corrosion
water headers
torquing retaining
bolts on the
stationary base
removing all grease
from around the
bolts
water walls
reducing valve
Marine Engineering
Regulations
Certificate of
Inspection
Marine Engineer's
Manual
quality of the
distillate produced
After condenser
Fresh water
evaporator
109
Inter condenser
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255003
259246
251553
251553
251553
251558
251557
Question
Scale formation on the waterside of
boiler tubes is generally produced by
__________.
Scale in the air ejector first-stage nozzle
could cause a decrease in the
__________.
Scale prevention in boiler water is
accomplished by adding treatment
chemicals to __________.
Scavenging air is supplied to steam
soot blower elements to __________.
Choice A
the salts of calcium
and magnesium
Choice B
metal oxides in the
waterside
precipitate scale
forming salts into
sludge
prevent back up of
combustion gases
into soot blower
heads
maintain a negative
pressure in the
periscope line
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
I only
Illustration
prevent overheating
of adjacent tubing
prevent warping of
the cams when
exposed to high
temperature steam
Steam Plants
prevent overheating
of adjacent tubing
Choice D
accumulations of
phosphates in the
feed water
condenser vacuum
Choice C
dissolved oxygen in
the waterside
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258001
254213
254213
254213
259400
258008
259732
258803
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261212
253501
Steam Plants
Question
Sediment in fuel oil will cause
__________.
Sediment in fuel oil will cause
__________.
Serious tube leaks in the air ejector
after condenser assembly may cause
__________.
Serious tube leaks in the air ejector
condenser assembly may cause
__________.
Serious tube leaks in the air ejector
condenser assembly will cause
__________.
Severe priming in a boiler can cause
damage to the __________.
Shortly after shutting off the fuel to a
boiler which is to be secured, the
__________.
Should one boiler on a two boiler vessel
suffer serious tube damage, the Officerin-Charge, Marine Inspection may issue
a permit (Form CG-948) to proceed to
another port for repair __________.
Choice B
panting in the
furnace
clogging of the fuel
oil heaters
fouled nozzles
clogged steam
strainers
clogged steam
strainers
fouled nozzles
superheater
control
desuperheater
feed stop must be
closed
as long as no cargo
or passengers are
being carried
Choice C
excessive white
smoke
wear in the sprayer
plates
an overflow of the
contaminated drain
inspection tank
an overflow of the
contaminated drain
inspection tank
loss of vacuum
Illustration
Choice D
clogged atomizer tips
Choice A
sputtering of
atomizers
wear in the fuel oil
pumps
clogged steam
strainers
too much excess air the fuel oil being too all of the above
viscous
locking keys
roots
circumferential
dovetails
tenons
seal strips
dovetails
temperature in the
steam drum
pressure in the
steam drum
seal welding
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252701
252700
268704
267800
259180
254603
251201
250502
269932
257112
Steam Plants
Question
Slag buildup on boiler furnace refractory
is undesirable because it causes
__________.
Slag caused by water in the fuel oil will
__________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
peeling or spalling of excessive cooling of shrinking of the
the brickwork
the brickwork
brickwork
form a protective
coating thus
increasing its life
Choice D
fracturing of the
anchor bolts
radial bearings
needle bearings
makeup oil that is to foreign liquid matter, bilge slops that can
be added to the
discharged from the be reclaimed after
system after settling lube oil purifier or the clarification
stripping pump
dissolved oxygen
present in the water
potassium
phosphate present in
the water
rapid oscillation of
"B"
cool the inter
condenser
corrosion of the
heater due to the low
stack temperatures
phenolphthalein
present in the water
the compensating
temperature is set
too low for this cell
location
vertical vibrating
movement of "E"
deaerate condensate
insufficient air supply
to the fires due to the
pressure drop across
the heater
Illustration
dissolved carbon
dioxide present in
the water
high speed rotation
of "B"
reduce steam
temperatures
interference with the
operation of the soot
blowers
112
thrust bearings
roller bearings
GS-0099
GS-0053
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250805
254200
250160
250144
250905
252818
251200
250200
261224
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
Steam baffles are installed in the steam direct the flow of
drum of a water-tube boiler to
steam to the
__________.
desuperheater inlet
Choice B
reduce the
possibilities of
carryover
Choice C
Choice D
prevent water return increase the velocity
of the steam and
water mixture
deaerating feed
water heater
contaminated drain
inspection tank
gland exhaust
condenser
a leaking tube
operate auxiliary
equipment
supply additional
steam for propulsion
during overload
conditions
always opening
steam valves rapidly
atmospheric drain
tank
Illustration
through a direct
through a vacuum
after being collected after first passing
connection to the
drag line connection in the drain
through the DC
heating drain header to the fuel heater
inspection tank
heater
113
keeping steam
temperature below
the saturation point
steam velocity
decreasing through
the nozzle
diaphragms
SP091813
ABS
VER
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262201
256506
256506
256506
250005
250010
250600
261228
259092
Steam Plants
Question
Steam soot blower piping should be
thoroughly drained before operating to
prevent __________.
Choice A
accidental burner
flameout
Choice B
Choice C
condensate and feed water hammer
water contamination damage and
nozzle/element
erosion
saturated steam
superheated steam desuperheated
steam
absorb contaminants remove solids
decrease viscosity
adsorb water
absorb contaminants
decrease viscosity
remove solids
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
by gases passing
over them
balance the turbine
rotor assembly
II only
phosphates present
in the water
114
Illustration
wet steam
decrease viscosity
Choice D
overheating the
economizer
secure turbine
blading to the rotor
SP091813
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254605
256312
267400
256516
250700
256354
256343
259060
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
That portion of the steam drum,
end plate
containing a manhole for internal
access to the drum, for the purpose of
cleaning, inspecting, and carrying out
repairs, is called the __________.
The ability of the device illustrated to
upward movement of
produce sound is greatly affected by the "E"
adjustments to "B". Another factor that
can affect the proper operation of this
device is the __________.
The absence of carbon monoxide in the
flue gas of a boiler indicates
__________.
The adjustable spherically seated selfaligning bearing housings used in main
turbines are provided with oil deflector
rings. The function of these rings is to
__________.
The advantage of a counterflow fuel oil
heater, as compared to a parallel flow
fuel oil heater, is that the counterflow
heater __________.
The advantage of installing water wall
tubes in a boiler furnace is to
__________.
The amount of fuel oil atomized by a
steam atomization burner depends on
the atomizing steam pressure, the fuel
pressure and the __________.
The amount of oil atomized by a straight
mechanical fuel oil burner depends on
the sprayer plate size and the
__________.
The amount of sodium phosphate in
treated boiler water can be measured
by a/an __________.
Choice B
wrapper sheet
Choice C
drumhead
Choice D
tube sheet
steam pressure
being maintained at
+/- 10% of design
changing of the
orifice at "I"
ensure efficient
lubrication of the
bearing
alkalinity test
phosphate test
chloride test
115
Illustration
increase heat
permit higher
transfer to the mud combustion rates
drum
furnace air pressure windbox pressure
sodium phosphorous
test
SP091813
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VER
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260801
262401
250146
254309
254301
250100
261405
261405
268810
250003
Steam Plants
Question
The arc through which a steam soot
blower element blows is regulated by
the __________.
The astern element of a main
propulsion turbine is usually designed
as a/an __________.
The astern guarding valve on main
propulsion steam turbine units must be
open when a vessel is __________.
Choice A
control air pressure
Choice B
direction of element
rotation
Choice C
steam supply
pressure
Choice D
cam profile
Curtiss stage,
impulse turbine
Parsons stage,
reaction turbine
maneuvering into
port
main condensate
pump discharge
turbo generators
distilling plant
IP bleed system
Illustration
LP bleed system
SG-0024
thrust bearing collar
journal bearing
shims
E
SE-0012
water
116
steam
brick
SP091813
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250719
251402
253512
256409
256409
256506
256506
252400
253703
253401
250701
Steam Plants
Question
The best indication that a bearing is
being properly lubricated is by the
__________.
Choice A
oil pressure at the
lube oil pump
discharge
exposed to the
radiant heat of the
furnace
fuel oil entering the air supply entering
furnace
the furnace
minimum boiler load steady boiler load
installed directly
adjacent to the
superheater
steam leaving the
superheater
overload operation
supported by
refractory
contaminated drain
inspection tank
coarse strainers
magnetic strainers
discharge strainers
cestus strainers
'hot' strainer
'fine' strainer
magnetic strainer
provide accurate
maintain the proper
water samples for
water level in the
the second assistant steam drum
remove any
sediment buildup in
the gage glass
constant-pressure
area above the
governor controls the impeller eye is
discharge pressure vented to the main
condenser
minimum required
net positive suction
pressure is provided
by the DC heater
DC heater feed
water outlet
upper front header
and water drum
Choice B
lube oil strainer
condition during
cleaning and
inspection
located away from
furnace heat
117
Choice C
Choice D
oil temperature
oil temperature
indicated by the
leaving the lube oil
bearing thermometer cooler
Illustration
SG-0008
SG-0008
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251550
250601
250602
252400
252802
250307
250704
250704
255500
267803
252709
Steam Plants
Question
The boiler shown in the illustration has
its screen tubes connecting the steam
drum and the component label '____'.
The boiler shown in the illustration,
arrow "O" indicates the __________.
The boiler superheater shown in the
illustration is a/an __________.
The boiler superheater vent, shown in
the illustration, is connected to the part
labeled '____'.
The boiler water gage glasses should
be blown down __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
F
Choice D
Illustration
D
SG-0008
main generating
tubes
horizontal U-type
superheater tubes
screen tubes
SG-0007
SG-0007
SG-0007
every 12 hours of
steady boiler
steaming operation
secure the fires and
secure the feed
water when the level
falls out of sight in
the gage glass
I
SG-0007
external
downcomers
floor tubes
is at low load
is secured
is being brought up
to steaming pressure
calorimeter
hydrometer
viscosimeter
118
overheating of the
burner atomizer tips
SP091813
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VER
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250123
251557
Question
Choice A
The Butterworth heater (tank cleaning 130 psi
heater) shown in the illustration is
designed to operate at a nominal steam
pressure of approximately ________.
Choice B
240 psi
170 psi
Choice C
450 psi
Choice D
850 psi
Illustration
SG-0005
130 psi
205 psi
850 psi
SG-0005
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
a permanently
installed Orsat
apparatus
second reduction
pinion
256331
268816
250703
251100
SG-0006
268811
second reduction
pinion
SE-0013
second reduction
gear
268817
bull gear
268818
Steam Plants
support beam
second reduction
gear
SG-0007
SE-0013
SE-0013
SE-0013
119
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250802
259246
259406
254508
254508
254508
254507
266201
250160
Steam Plants
Question
The components in a Kingsbury thrust
bearing assembly that are responsible
for transmitting an equal thrust load to
all the shoes are called the ______.
Choice A
Leveling plates
Choice B
Inner raceways
support the
surrounding tubes
infrequent bottom
blows
provide viewing of
acid clean the
the generating tubes surrounding tubes
during cold plant
maintenance
zero water hardness dissolved oxygen
priming and
deaeration
carryover
frequent surface
blows
dissolved oxygen
deaeration
Choice C
Outer raceways
provide a point of
admission for the
L.P. bleed steam
salt water
contamination
oil contamination
120
Illustration
SG-0007
spoiled food
contamination
Choice D
Base rings
drain condensate
from the feed water
heater to the main
condenser
provide a point of
drain condensate
admission for the
from the feed water
L.P. bleed steam
heater to the main
condenser
provide a point of
drain condensate
admission for the
from the feed water
L.P. bleed steam
heater to the main
condenser
provide a point of
drain condensate
admission of the L.P. from the feed water
bleed steam
heater to the main
condenser
Pump suction
Pump discharge
SG-0025
SG-0025
SG-0025
SG-0025
water contamination
due to boiler
treatment
SP091813
ABS
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251203
254203
252100
261214
254408
254407
254407
256329
Steam Plants
Question
The contaminated steam system is
secured for repairs. Live steam is
supplied to the fuel oil heating system
and its returns are directed to the drain
tank. Considering these circumstances,
an undetected leak in an idle fuel oil
heater could eventually lead to
__________.
The control desuperheater of most
boilers functions to control __________.
Choice A
secondary
combustion
Choice B
boiler tube failures
Choice C
low stack gas
temperatures
Choice D
sputtering burners
and possible loss of
fires
superheated steam
flow
desuperheated
steam temperature
superheater inlet
temperature
superheated steam
temperature
auxiliary condenser
hot well
to a depth greater
heavily at the tube
than the thickness of end prior to welding
the drum tube sheet the tube to the drum
tube sheet
thrust bearing
diaphragms
maintain a proper
condensate level in
the condenser hot
well
recirculate
condensate to the
atmospheric drain
tank
121
air supply
temperature
Illustration
SP091813
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250062
11
261227
252807
251200
261002
254123
254124
Question
The depth of fuel oil in a double bottom
tank is measured through the
__________.
The designed 'end point for combustion'
for a boiler furnace is reached when
__________.
Choice A
vent line
Choice B
depth gage
Choice C
manhole cover
Choice D
sounding tube
panting of the
furnace
accompanied with
black smoke takes
place
the boiler is
operating at its
maximum fuel oil
firing rate
decrease steam
velocity
equalize pressure
differences
gas laning
soot corrosion
excess alkalinity
excess hydrazine
air ejector
deaerator
desuperheater
eductor
condensate
depression
condensate
recession
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Illustration
SG-0013
Steam Plants
122
SP091813
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254124
256347
Question
Choice A
The differential temperature of the main I only
condenser circulating water will be
affected by __________.
I. decrease in circulating pump
pressure
II. degree or amount of scaling or
fouling
The differential temperature of the main sea temperature
condenser cooling water will be
significantly affected by a change in
__________.
The diffuser of a burner register
acts as a shield to
assembly __________.
prevent flare back
The dirty oil inlet on centrifugal lube oil
purifiers is located at the __________.
267805
268810
267802
256342
256342
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Either I or II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
condensate pump
pressure
volume of cooling
water flow
Collar.
SE-0014
wire springs
atomizer position to
obtain the best
mixing of air and oil
quantity of the
total volume of air
primary and
and fuel admitted
secondary air cones through the register
for best air flow
burner throat
diffuser position with fuel oil flame cone
opening to attain the relation to the
angle
desired amount of
atomizer tip
secondary air flow
Steam Plants
Illustration
123
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10
257303
256307
250062
259241
259241
Steam Plants
Question
The distilled water tank has been
determined to be 75% full. The tank
connection to the pneumercator has
been disconnected for a maintenance
check. If the pneumercator operates
correctly, the gage should indicate
__________.
The downcomer tubes installed in
modern water tube boilers would
normally be located _________.
The effects of shrink and swell on boiler
water levels can be minimized by
__________.
Choice A
a value equal to
three fourths of the
actual level
Choice B
a false high reading
possibly permitting
the entry of air into
the system
Choice C
the minimum value
display along the
provided scales
Choice D
the absence of
mercury in the
system
avoiding rapid
opening and closing
of the throttles while
answering bells
installing an
automatic singleelement feed water
regulator
nitrogen, carbon
nitrogen, carbon
dioxide, and oxygen monoxide, and
oxygen
carbon dioxide,
oxygen, and carbon
monoxide
nitrogen, carbon
dioxide, and carbon
monoxide
panting of the
furnace
accompanied with
black smoke takes
place
makeup feed
waterside corrosion
treatment
acid cleaning
waterside corrosion
treatment
124
Illustration
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262200
254509
255314
255314
256518
258306
Steam Plants
Question
The entire unit which houses the
burner, air scoop, air doors and bladed
cone is correctly called the
__________.
The factor which determines the
minimum amount of steam superheat
required at the steam chest inlet of a
main propulsion turbine is the
__________.
The feed water heater shown in the
illustration is actually comprised of three
separately functioning heat exchangers.
These heat exchangers are identified
as the __________.
The feed water heater shown in the
illustration was designed to maintain the
required feed water outlet temperature
with an approximate 10" (25.4 cm) Hg
shell vacuum. If the shell vacuum is
increased to approximately 16" (40.64
cm) Hg vacuum, the __________.
Choice A
burner assembly
Choice B
register assembly
Choice C
atomizer assembly
Choice D
air duct assembly
horsepower of the
turbine
vacuum in the
condenser
moisture content in
the steam at the LP
end of the turbine
specific volume of
the steam in the low
pressure end of the
turbine
overall plant
efficiency will
increase
overall plant
operating efficiency
will increase
flow rate of
condensate to the
feed heater will
decrease
flow rate of
condensate to the
feed heater will
increase
SG-0025
SG-0025
increase heater
efficiency
125
SG-0025
priming
Illustration
SP091813
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256354
264201
254204
Question
The firing range of a steam assisted
fuel atomizer is regulated to cope with
changes in the steam demand by
varying the __________.
The FIRST adverse effect resulting
from main bearing wear in an impulse
turbine is __________.
The first and second stage air ejectors
used with large sea water cooled
steam, surface type condensers are
designed to __________.
Choice A
fuel oil return
pressure
Choice B
fuel oil supply
pressure
Choice C
steam atomization
temperature
Choice D
shape of the
atomized fuel cone
wear of radial
dummy piston
packing strips
I only
Neither I nor II
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
desuperheater
outlets
highest temperature
to which the oil may
be heated in a
storage tank
minimum
temperature to which
the oil should be
heated in the fuel oil
heater
in the recirculating
line
Illustration
I. establish vacuum
II. maintain vacuum
The first and second stage air ejectors
used with main steam condensers are
designed to __________.
254204
3
I. establish vacuum
II. increase condensate temperature
262603
251302
255803
255803
Steam Plants
highest temperature
to which the oil may
be heated for
atomization
minimum
temperature to which
the oil should be
heated for
transferring
for centrifuging
126
in a storage tank
SG-0011
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Question
Choice A
The following information was recorded normal temperature
after a recent L.P. turbine bearing
during wear in
installation. The bearing temperature
was logged at the indicated time
intervals as:
Choice B
water in the lube oil
system
Choice C
Choice D
wiping of the bearing excessive bearing
material
preload conditions
sludge is present
dissolved oxygen is
present
waterside deposits
are present
sludge is present
dissolved minerals
are present
Illustration
1200-110F(43C)
1210-123F(51C)
1220-136F(58C)
1230-149F(65C)
1240-153F(67C)
1250-155F(68C)
1300-155F(68C)
The shaft RPM and lube oil cooler outlet
temperature remained constant. The
readings indicate __________.
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SG-0009
conducting
programmed routine
maintenance of the
meter while
underway
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251307
250719
Question
The function of a quill shaft used on a
double reduction gear main propulsion
unit is to __________.
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250062
254501
250902
267223
10
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maximum allowable
working pressure
Illustration
Choice D
allow for axial
flexibility between the
first reduction gear
and second
reduction pinion
the pressure used in the hydrostatic test
the accumulation test pressure
Choice C
allow for flexibility
between the highspeed pinion and
first reduction gear
binding wire
casing diaphragms
dummy pistons
evaporation
generation
combustion
circulation
atmospheric drain
tank
atmosphere
main condenser
vent condenser
asbestos gasket
mica shield
felt cushion
copper insulator
Choice A
Choice B
allow for gross radial reduce backlash in
misalignment of the the reduction gear
high-speed pinion
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258202
250021
258212
250704
256338
254602
259432
260201
251102
Steam Plants
Question
The greatest deterrent to heat transfer
from the fireside to the waterside of a
boiler is __________.
The greatest heat loss in an oil fired
boiler is from __________.
The greatest resistance to heat transfer
from the fireside to the waterside of a
water-tube boiler takes place in the
__________.
The greatest single overall loss of
efficiency in a marine propulsion steam
plant cycle results from __________.
Choice A
water film
Choice B
water eddies
Choice C
gas film
Choice D
gas eddies
conduction through
tube metals
steel tube wall itself
combustion gases
leaving the stack
gas film layer
surrounding the tube
Illustration
heat lost in the main poor heat transfer in mechanical losses in heat loss required for
condenser
feed water heaters
the atomization
fuel oil heating
process
entry of seawater
into idle boilers due
to leaking skin and
bottom blow valves
liquid eductor
steam whistle
desuperheater
superheater drain
line
35.0 psig
13.6 psig
13.6 psia
67.0 psig
SG-0022
GS-0099
SG-0024
distributes feed
guides the feed
water evenly
water toward the
throughout the steam downcomer tubes
drum
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251102
251100
254508
267839
254507
252403
252403
254507
263003
263003
Steam Plants
Question
The internal feed pipe in a D-type
marine boiler provides ______.
Choice A
distribution of feed
water evenly
throughout the steam
drum
Choice C
cooling for the
internal cyclone
separators
Choice D
cooling for the
superheater tube
bank
I only
Choice B
guidance of the feed
water towards the
downcomers as it
enters the water
drum
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
mud drum
water drum
steam drum
economizer
prevent uneven
maintain a constant
cooling of the turbine supply of lube oil to
rotors
the main unit
Illustration
SG-0025
GS-0124
SG-0025
SG-0020
mica sheets
face plates
cork gaskets
glass inserts
SG-0020
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SG-0025
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263005
268815
261208
260602
256337
254103
250146
250146
Steam Plants
Question
The jacking gear on main propulsion
turbines can be used to __________.
Illustration
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
provide propulsion in provide reduction
reduce turbine speed lift the reduction gear
emergencies
gear tooth inspection during maneuvering casing
The jacking/turning gear mechanism of low speed gear rotor bull gear
a main propulsion geared turbine
installation is normally connected
through mechanical linkage to the
_______.
The Kingsbury bearing is equipped with absorb radial stress compensate for shaft
pivoted shoes in order to __________.
misalignments
steam pressure
exerted on the
packing segments
pressure increases
through successive
seal stages
increased turbulence
through successively
larger labyrinth
clearances
degree of
atomization
capacity of the
atomizer
special packing in
the stuffing box
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250062
254205
254509
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253701
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Steam Plants
Question
The level of the contaminated drain
inspection tank continually decreases
when steam is admitted to a fuel oil
double bottom tank. You can expect
__________.
The level of the drain inspection tank
continually decreases after steam is
admitted to a double bottom tank fuel oil
heating coil. You can expect
__________.
The life of the furnace lining can be
affected by __________.
Choice A
a plugged heating
coil
Choice B
higher than normal
return temperatures
Choice C
a leaking makeup
feed regulator
Choice D
a perforated heating
coil
a leaking makeup
feed regulator
a perforated heating
coil
the quality of
installation
the service
environment
the proper
application of
inspection criteria
fuel oil pressure as
the only concern
vent condenser
inter-condenser
after condenser
drain cooler
gland exhaust
condenser
after condenser
flyweight controlled
regulating valve
multi nozzle
arrangement
constant speed
limiting governor
constant pump
discharge pressure
governor
air ejector
intercondenser
DC heater vent
condenser
6 psia
12 psia
16 psia
24 psia
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Illustration
SG-0025
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251200
263001
264600
Question
Choice A
Choice B
The main feed check valve functions to check pressure
prevent backflow of
__________.
pulsations in the feed water from the boiler
line
in the event of a feed
pump failure
The main function of a desuperheater is maintain uniform
heat the water in the
to __________.
steam flow through drum while
the superheater
maintaining sufficient
while providing
flow through the
auxiliary steam as
generating tubes
required
Choice C
provide feed pump
positive discharge
head
Choice D
reduce feed pump
discharge pressure
loading
arrangement allows
for the use of a muff
type coupling for
flexibility and smooth
engagement
operating at slow
speeds
prevent thermal
shock
reduce vibration
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256200
258007
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Illustration
decrease suction
head on the pump
133
SG-0006
facilitate water
removal
improper fuel/air
mixture
SP091813
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251501
266006
262007
269000
258202
258202
259490
Steam Plants
Question
The main steam stop bypass valve is
used to __________.
Choice A
isolate the main
steam stop for
repairs while
steaming
Choice B
gradually increase
the pressure and
temperature of the
main steam piping
when warming up
desuperheater outlet desuperheater inlet
reduction ratio
constant between
the speed of the
turbine and the
speed of the driven
element
The major heat loss in a marine boiler is used in the
from the heat __________.
economizer and air
heater
The major heat loss in an oil fired boiler used in the
is the heat __________.
economizer and air
heater
The major reason dissolved gases are condenser vacuum
removed from boiler feed water is
loss
because they may cause __________.
turbine blades
Choice C
cross-connect two
steaming boilers
Choice D
supply auxiliary
steam when the
main steam stop is
closed
superheater outlet
superheater inlet
crossover connection
Illustration
required to change
water into steam
corrosive conditions
in the boiler
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259747
268301
268302
267213
267801
250706
256342
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
The MAWP of a boiler is 900 psi and
825 psi
the normal drop across 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 _______.
Choice B
850 psi
Choice C
875 psi
Choice D
900 psi
be about 180F
30F (16.7C)
50F (27.8C)
70F (38.9C)
90F (44.5C)
150F
160F
170F
180F
compound
accelerated natural
cross-compound
integral
distance piece
sprayer plate
diffuser plate
Illustration
be always
never exceed 170F never exceed the
not exceed the
maintained at 130 F
inlet temperature by normal lube oil outlet
more than 70F
temperature from the
centrifugal purifier
135
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254509
252900
251410
255806
252820
252814
263012
259241
255702
252205
Steam Plants
Question
The mid section of the feed heater,
indicated by "F" in the illustration is
used as the __________.
The minimum design height of the DC
heater is determined by the _______.
Choice A
drain cooler
dew point
temperature of the
stack gas
fire point of the oil
dew point
temperature of the
stack gases
Choice B
gland exhaust
condenser
Choice C
after condenser
Choice D
first stage heater
maximum
condensate pump
discharge pressure
desuperheater outlet
temperature
SG-0025
waterside deposits
flame impingement
gas laning
insufficient water
circulation
lubricant film
thickness during
start-up is
considerably less
than the dimensions
of gear surface
irregularities
differential expansion
can result from the
temperature
difference between
the rotor and rotor
casing
harmonic vibrations
associated with
critical speed can
easily be reached
during start-up
vanadium and
sodium
combustion gases
impinging on the
tubes
136
Illustration
possible damage to
the outer casing
possible damage to
the smoke periscope
SP091813
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VER
264600
255313
252820
252820
259284
253703
253703
268414
256336
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
The most likely result of water slugging excessive shaft seal contamination of the damage to the
in the steam supply to a ship service
wear
lube oil
turbine blades
turbo generator is __________.
Choice D
rapid erosion of
labyrinth packing
perform a carbon
blot test on an oil
sample from the
bearing
the tubes being
subjected to
excessive vibration
combustion gases
impinging on the
tubes
combustion gases
impinging on the
tubes
hydrogen sulfide
height of the DC
heater
137
Illustration
ammonia
thoroughly
centrifuged
discharged at a
higher pressure
whirling chamber
size
slot cross-sectional
area
SP091813
ABS
VER
263304
266203
257806
260003
252702
250004
257301
256809
250901
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
Choice B
The original bridge gage reading for a bearing wear is .010 oil clearance is .002
reduction gear bearing was measured inch
inch
as .008 inches. A year later, the bridge
gage reading for the same bearing is
.010 inches. This indicates
__________.
The over speed tripping device installed pneumatic force
hydraulic pressure
on an auxiliary turbine is automatically
actuated by __________.
Choice C
Choice D
bearing wear is .002 oil clearance has
inch
increased .010 inch
ineffective straining
of the fuel oil
centrifugal force
Illustration
SE-0001
heat effectiveness
rapid increase in
feed rate
control the
open the control
close the control
modulating pressure circuit upon sensing circuit upon sensing
control circuit
an intense flame
a flame failure
vertical water leg
138
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252808
252808
251311
257107
255600
261206
261201
253700
Question
The pinion gears used in main
propulsion reduction gear mechanisms
are generally constructed of
__________.
The plugging of an excessive number of
superheater tubes will result in
__________.
The plugging of an excessive number of
superheater tubes will result in
__________.
The popping pressure of the safety
valve, shown in the illustration, is
controlled by the __________.
The possibility of a flareback in a boiler
will be reduced if you __________.
Choice A
aluminum
Choice B
bronze
Choice C
forged steel
Choice D
cast steel
high superheater
outlet temperature
low superheater
outlet temperature
low superheater
outlet pressure
high superheater
outlet temperature
low superheater
outlet temperature
lower stack
temperatures
seat bushing
adjustment
feather guide
retaining ring
adjusting ring
position
amount of spring
compression
a decrease in the
an excessive heat
ability of the oil to be content per unit
properly atomized
volume
installation of a
dummy piston and
equalizing line to
reduce thrust
reversing blades
causing a velocity
drop with resultant
pressure drop
circumferential
Seal stripping the
dovetailing to secure tips of the turbine
the rotor blades
blades
prevent water
hammer in the lines
Steam Plants
installation of a
diaphragm packing
seal to minimize
interstage leakage
conversion of the
thermal energy to
pressure energy
always resulting in a
pressure drop
prevent air leakage
into the feed water
system
139
Illustration
SG-0018
interstage
moving and fixed
diaphragms creating blades being shaped
a nozzle effect in the to act as nozzles
steam flow
force the feed water remove the steam
into the boiler
from the steam drum
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250162
250101
251306
251203
250408
250410
Choice B
scale forms as the
result of the
crystallization of
salts, whereas
sludge may consist
of reaction products
from boiler treatment
provide a means to
preheat auxiliary
condensate
Choice C
sludge is hard and
non-adherent at
operating
temperatures,
whereas scale can
be deposited at any
boiler temperature
range
provide a means to
cool down
contaminated drains
main condenser
manner in which
steam pressure
causes initial valve
opening
assure a constant
volume of steam flow
through the entire
superheater under all
load conditions
principle by which
blow down is
accomplished
difference in valve
relieving capacities
manner in which
lifting pressure is
adjusted
regulate the
temperature of
superheated steam
by adding moisture
regulate saturated
steam temperature
through the
desuperheater
to seal joints in
brickwork
to anchor insulating
block to the casing
regulate the
superheater outlet
temperature by
cooling a portion of
the superheated
steam
to cushion the pieces
against concentrated
stresses
to seal brickwork
joints
Steam Plants
Illustration
Choice D
scale is heavier than
water and forms in
lower drums and
headers, whereas
sludge is more likely
to form along the
steam drum
waterline
serve as a means for
visually examining
steam condensate
drains which may
contain oil
Question
Choice A
The primary difference between sludge scale forms only on
and scale deposits in boiler tubes is
the cooler boiler
__________.
tubes whereas
sludge forms on all
tubes
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250701
251000
256520
252708
256332
250104
251310
256329
267801
258400
255501
Steam Plants
Question
The primary purpose of screen tubes
installed in a marine boiler is to
__________.
Choice A
act as internal
downcomers
Choice B
protect the furnace
casing and retain
furnace heat
Choice C
protect the
generating tube bank
from the
convectional heat
transfer
permit a flow of
nearly dry saturated
steam
increase the fire
point of the fuel oil
prevent foreign
materials from
entering the steam
drum
improve the flash
point of the fuel oil
protect the
superheater from
convectional heat
transfer
assist in mixing
produce a fine,
prevent primary air
atomizing steam with swirling, uniform fuel mixing with the fuel
the fuel
mist
turbine driven and
the turbine gland
all of the above
reciprocating steam exhaust system
pumps
"A" and lower the
"B" and raise the
"B" and lower the
position of the ring
position of the ring
position of the ring
settling
straining
Illustration
Choice D
protect the
superheater from
radiation heat
transfer
pumping
SG-0019
atomization
100 to 120F (37.8 - 130 to 150F (54.4 - 160 to 180F (71.1 - 190 to 210F (87.7 48.9C)
65.5C)
82.2C)
98.9C)
bottom blow valve
safety valve
cetane number
heating value
viscosity index
cetane index
141
SP091813
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VER
250719
10
250164
250301
268800
250708
Question
Choice A
The proportion of downcomers installed degree of superheat
in relation to riser tubes in a vertical
tube type of boiler, is dependent upon
the __________.
The purpose of a contaminated steam distill water from a
system is to __________.
harbor
examine the
condition of the
flame
dampen torsional
vibrations
267401
261402
Steam Plants
Choice C
steam output of the
boiler
Choice D
position of the mud
drum
ensure fouled
heating coil returns
from fuel tanks do
not contaminate
boiler feed water
check the operation
of the soot blowers
transmit propeller
thrust to the hull
maintain crankshaft
radial alignment
ensure an
uncontaminated
source of feed for
the makeup
evaporator
examine the
condition of the
refractory cones
absorb gear thrust in
double helical gears
Choice B
type of water level
control
II only
accommodate an
allow for access to
inspection port used the superheater
to view superheater cavity
conditions while
steaming
Both I and II
Illustration
SG-0007
Neither I nor II
142
removing emulsified
lube oil from the
sump
assist in maintaining strengthen the blade
radial clearances
root fastenings
SP091813
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VER
253706
250704
250803
250411
251551
Question
Choice A
The purpose of the air chamber at the facilitate draining of
discharge side of a steam reciprocating the cylinder
boiler feed pump is to __________.
Choice B
Choice C
reduce pulsations in adjust the speed of
the feed line
the pump
II only
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268608
Steam Plants
Choice D
provide for the
addition of boiler
compound
Illustration
automatically blow
the elements in the
proper sequence
automatically secure
steam to the blower
head any time the
element stops
turning
Neither I nor II
transmit vibration
and thrust to the
ship's hull
143
provide a means of
reversing the main
engines in an
emergency
SP091813
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250904
251554
251554
261000
253705
250411
256407
256407
Question
The purpose of the mica used in a
boiler water gage glass assembly is to
prevent __________.
The purpose of the pressure control
disk installed in the soot blower
illustrated is to __________.
Choice A
overheating of the
glass
Choice B
Choice C
light refraction in the etching of the glass
glass
Choice D
leakage from the
glass
counteract and
balance axial thrust
produced by the
turbine rotor
act in conjunction
with gland seal
steam to balance
turbine thrust
ensure a steady
boiler water level at
all loads
Steam Plants
The purpose of the refractory lining of a prevent flames from assist in maintaining
water-tube boiler furnace is to
impinging on tubes the heat of
__________.
combustion within
the furnace
The purpose of the relief valve in a fuel protect the service
regulate the atomizer
oil service system is to __________.
pump from high
oil pressure
discharge pressure
The purpose of the relief valve in a fuel protect the system
oil service system is to __________.
from high discharge
pressure
144
Illustration
SG-0023
SG-0023
protect the
superheater from
convectional heat
transfer
supply constant
pressure to the
burner combustion
control valves
supply constant
pressure to the
burner combustion
control valves
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254419
257809
257809
257809
257117
254113
268808
256407
256407
Steam Plants
Choice C
relieve excess
pressure to the
turbine extraction
points
Illustration
Choice D
vent excess steam to
the main condenser
preheat the
condensate before it
enters the vent
condenser
Question
The purpose of the sentinel valve
installed on a turbine casing is to
__________.
Choice A
warn the engineer of
back flow of steam
from the exhaust
trunk
Choice B
warn the engineer of
excessive pressure
in the low pressure
turbine casing
quality of steam
flowing through the
heater
steam pressure in
the heater
condense turbine
exhaust steam
recover sensible
heat from turbine
exhaust steam
articulated double
reduction gear
oil header return line
nested double
reduction gear
fuel oil heater inlet
145
SE-0013
SP091813
ABS
VER
251319
Question
Choice A
The relieving capacity of the
I only
superheater safety valves is considered
to be insufficient when the working
pressure of the boilers is __________.
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
Illustration
I. increased
II. Decreased
251319
250022
258221
262402
267815
Steam Plants
I only
B and C
E
SG-0021
Maneuvering
a narrow diameter
bowl is not effected
as much by windage
losses as a larger
diameter bowl
to produce a nearly
equal magnitude of
centrifugal force
146
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265201
251319
259780
Question
Choice A
The safety device provided on a turbo back pressure trip
generator which closes the throttle
automatically when the cooling water to
the condenser is insufficient is called
a/an __________.
The safety valve hand lifting gear
I only
should not be used if the boiler pressure
is less than 75% of the safety valve
popping pressure in order to
__________.
Choice B
low pressure trip
Choice C
Choice D
high temperature trip over speed trip
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
diameter of the
feather
diameter of the
huddling chamber
Illustration
268415
251553
250701
251307
267804
Steam Plants
normal operation
boiler overload
capacity
operating design
pressure
boiler full-power
capacity
moisture content
sediment content
specific gravity
GS-0124
SG-0008
147
SP091813
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269080
268201
268711
266401
257005
250310
250009
Steam Plants
oil loss
steam loss
axial stress
wiping
throttle control
mechanism
constant speed
governor
speed limited
governor
prevent a vacuum
forming in the steam
drum
supports the
superheater tube
bank
protect the
superheater
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
number of burners
Choice A
insufficient lube oil
pressure
Choice B
high lube oil
temperatures
shaft journal
250805
Illustration
Choice D
uneven bearing wear
due to gross
misalignment
bearing shell
Choice C
the method of
manufacture and
does affect normal
operation
reduction gears
Question
The slight wavy appearance of the tips
of reduction gear teeth is a result of
__________.
Babbitt material
acts as a receptacle
for heavy suspended
solids in boiler feed
water
148
SP091813
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VER
254601
251557
251557
251557
257115
267801
258804
256002
267836
257300
Question
The steam separator as used in
conjunction with a steam whistle
normally drains to which of the listed
drain systems?
The steam soot blower piping should be
thoroughly drained before operating to
prevent __________.
The steam soot blower piping should be
thoroughly drained before operating to
prevent __________.
The steam soot blower piping should be
thoroughly drained before operating to
prevent __________.
The superheater vents should always
be open when __________.
The temperature of emulsified
lubricating oil entering a purifier from a
preheater should range between
__________.
The temperature of steam at the
superheater outlet is influenced by the
__________.
The temperature of the fuel oil received
during bunkering operations is critical in
determining the __________.
Choice A
Low pressure
Choice B
High pressure
Choice C
Main turbine
Choice D
Contaminated
accidental flameout
nozzle plugging
erosion of refractory
accidental flameout
nozzle/elements
eroding
impinging of
generating tube
surfaces
blowing down the
boiler
110-120F
plugging of nozzles
warping of soot
blower elements
blowing tubes
temperature of the
feed water
acid contaminants
from oil
results in a rapid
change of steam
temperature
Steam Plants
140-150F
expansion space to
leave in a tank
149
is due to a rapid
change of steam
temperature during
maneuvering
operations
Illustration
indicates a high
chloride
concentration in the
boiler water
indicates a high
chloride
concentration in the
boiler water
SP091813
ABS
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Question
Choice A
The terms 'swell' and 'shrink' relate to a results when the
change in boiler water level which
feed rate becomes
__________.
erratic during
maneuvering
The terms 'swell' and 'shrink' relate to a results when the
change in boiler water level which
feed rate becomes
__________.
erratic during
maneuvering
Choice B
is due to steam
bubbles below the
surface occupying a
smaller volume
is due to the
volumetric change in
the size of the steam
bubbles below the
water surface
Choice C
Choice D
results from a
indicates a high
change in steam flow chloride
or firing rate
concentration in the
boiler water
result in a rapid
indicates a high
change in fuel oil
chloride
viscosity
concentration in the
boiler water
Illustration
R
GS-0124
R
GS-0124
vertical shallow
flexible wire springs locating pin pressed
grooves machined
secured to the edge into the top edge of
into the bowl surface of each 'wing'
the three-wing
device
bearing drop
rotor axial position
rotor expansion rate
as short as possible
to avoid over
expansion
Those parts of a
Those parts of a
Those parts of a
boiler which are
boiler which are
boiler which are
exposed on one side exposed on one side exposed on one side
to only the steam
to the water or steam to only the water
being heated and on being heated, and on being heated and on
the other side to the the other side to the the other side being
combustion gases, combustion gases. directly exposed to
such as the
the furnace flame.
superheater
surfaces.
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Question
The tube sheet shown in the illustration A
is indicated by the letter '____'.
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Choice A
through stays
Choice B
B
Choice C
I
Choice D
SG-0008
generator support
tubes
dynamic braking of
the generator
provide higher quality
steam for the turbo
generators
dissolved oxygen
and hydroxyl ions
hydroxyl ions
ammonia
nitrogen
water level
drum pressure
pressurecompounded
reaction turbine
pressure-velocity
compounded
impulse
combination impulse
and reaction turbine
steam flow
measurement
Illustration
151
pressurecompounded
reaction
SG-0008
SE-0003
SE-0003
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Question
Choice A
The unit shown in the illustration is used high pressure feed
as the __________.
heater
Choice B
Choice C
combined low
Butterworth feed
pressure feed heater heater
Choice D
flash evaporator salt
water feed heater
gland exhaust
condenser
after condenser
Illustration
SG-0025
SG-0025
an increase in
discharge pressure
the steams first point the end of the steam lower portion of the
of entry
lane
hot well
root valve
return valve
header valve
register valve
electro-hydraulic
servomotors
attached to individual
valve stems
maintain a constant
fuel temperature
I only
II only
Neither I nor II
Both I and II
maintain smokeless
fuel oil atomization
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Question
The vent line from the main condenser
water boxes was not opened when the
waterside was recharged. This would
__________.
Choice A
Choice B
II only
I only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
Illustration
Milliliters Universal
Minutes Universal
develop permanent
emulsions with the
lube oil
provide a means of
'washing' the oil as it
passes through the
bowl
an inclined port or
passage rising from
the bowl side
towards the center
reduce the possibility
of the glass from
becoming etched
an inclined port or
passage rising from
the center towards
the bowl side
limit the possibility of
glass being blown
out into the fire room
baffled orifice
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lower the
conductivity of the
water in the glass
prevent gasket
leakage
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Question
Thin sheets of mica are installed in
boiler gage glasses to __________.
Choice A
I only
Choice B
II only
Choice C
Both I and II
Choice D
Neither I nor II
Illustration
carbon deposits on
the register doors
carbon deposits on
the furnace walls
cancel centrifugal
thrust force
normal clearances
for operation under
routine steaming
conditions
D
SG-0018
U-bend tubes
expansion joints
154
sliding feet
spring supported
pipe hangers
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
To assure a long service life for boiler
maintain a high
patch refractory with properly secure
refractory materials after installation, the furnace temperature plastic chrome ore
refractory with
most effective method is to
at all times
anchor bolts
__________.
Illustration
Choice D
avoid rapid
temperature
changes and follow
recommended
operating procedures
bull's-eye in the
lube oil temperature flow through the
gravity tank overflow at the cooler outlet
sight glass at the
bearing
feather guide
huddling chamber
adjusting ring
compression screw
SG-0018
A
D
SG-0018
bonding straps
protective coatings
bonding straps
zinc anodes
protective coatings
All water-tube boilers All water-tube boilers All water-tube boilers All fire-tube boilers
once a year.
once every 4 years. to which extensive
once every 2 years.
repairs have been
made.
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Question
To increase the blow down of a nozzle
reaction safety valve, __________.
Choice A
Choice B
lower the nozzle ring raise the blow down
ring
Choice C
lower the adjusting
ring
Choice D
raise the blow down
ring and then lower
the nozzle ring
tighten the
compression screw
loosen the
compression screw
Insulating block
fairly acidic
slightly acidic
neutral
alkaline
atomizer position
using the distance
piece
diffuser to the
desired flow
primary and
total air volume
secondary air cones admitted to the boiler
for desired air flow
furnace
relief valve
reed valve
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Calcined
diatomaceous earth
Illustration
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Steam Plants
Question
To properly blow down a boiler gage
glass, you should __________.
Choice A
Choice B
blow through the top blow through the
(steam) connection bottom (water)
first
connection first
Choice C
never disconnect the
chains that connect
the upper and lower
cut out valves
a jack knife
Choice D
take up snugly on
upper and lower
gage glass packing
nuts prior to blowing
down
a wire brush
clamped in a
machinist's vice on
the work bench
innage sounding
tape
emergency injector
discharge
emergency feed
pump
main condensate
pump
chalk coated
calibrated metal rod
To safely reduce a high water level in a use the bottom blow use the surface blow
steaming boiler, you should
__________.
To stop the rotor of a main turbine while apply the prony
tighten the stern tube
underway at sea you should
brake
packing gland
__________.
157
Illustration
by opening the
by opening additional
burner register wider burner registers
open the
superheater drain
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Question
To test an automatic low lube oil
pressure trip on an idling turbo
generator and at the same time prevent
the chance of bearing damage, you
should __________.
Choice A
actuate the over
speed trip, making a
note at what
pressure the oil is
dumped from under
the operating piston
Choice B
close the generator
steam throttle valve
and then ensure a
supply of oil through
the hand or standby
pump when the
pressure drops to 56 psi
Choice C
secure the steam
supply valve to the
throttle valve and
observe the oil
pressure as the
throttle trips during
the slowdown and
ensure a supply of oil
with the hand or
standby pump when
the pressure drops to
2-3 psi
ensure the standby close the generator
lube oil pump, if so steam throttle valve
equipped, is properly and then ensure a
lined up and set in
supply of oil through
the "auto" mode, or the hand or standby
the hand pump is
pump when the
being operated and pressure drops to 5then actuate the
6 psi
emergency trip
158
Illustration
Choice D
ensure the standby
lube oil pump, if so
equipped, is properly
lined up and set in
the 'auto' mode, or
the hand pump is
being operated and
then actuate the
emergency trip
white smoke
carryover
waterside scale
deposits
0.45%
0.50%
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Steam Plants
Question
Turbine blade erosion is accelerated by
__________.
Turbine casing flanges are sometimes
provided with a system of joint grooving
to __________.
Choice A
high blade speed
Choice B
high moisture
content
form a labyrinth seal ensure perfect
between the casing alignment of casing
halves
halves
Choice C
high vacuum
Choice D
all of the above
auxiliary stop-check
valve fully open and
the auxiliary stop
valve regulated by
the feed water
regulator
Auxiliary exhaust
steam
Illustration
increase contact
pressure between
the casing halves'
flanges
Turbine lube oil suction strainer baskets coarse perforations fine perforations
frame lined with wire self-cleaning design
have __________.
cloth
Turbine throttling losses can best be
as a result of friction whenever there is
as a result of fluid
as steam passes
described as a loss of energy occurring created when steam leakage of steam
friction caused by
through the steam
__________.
passes through the from one stage to
frequently throttling admission valve and
nozzle block
another through the the turbine wheel
there is a drop in
throttle valve packing and blade speed
pressure without the
gland
performance of work
inject sealing
compound between
the casing halves
combustion air is
excessively hot
auxiliary stop-check
valve fully open and
the auxiliary stop
valve used to
regulate the amount
of flow
Main steam
temperature
differential between
the steam and feed
water
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Question
Under normal firing rates, a reduction of
the steam outlet temperature from an
uncontrolled superheater could be
caused by __________.
Under normal firing rates, which of the
conditions listed could result in a low
superheater outlet temperature?
Under normal operating conditions of
constant load and combustion rates,
which of the following will occur when
the amount of excess air to the furnace
is increased?
Under normal operating conditions, a
drop in the steam temperature at the
outlet of an interdeck superheater could
be caused by a decrease in
__________.
Under normal operating conditions, a
drop in the steam temperature leaving
an interdeck-type superheater can be
caused by a decrease in the velocity of
the __________.
Under normal operating conditions, a
drop in the steam temperature leaving
an uncontrolled interdeck superheater
could be caused by a __________.
Under otherwise normal operating
conditions, a drop in the steam
temperature leaving an uncontrolled
interdeck-type superheater could be
caused by a/an __________.
Under otherwise normal steaming
conditions, an abnormally high
temperature at the superheater outlet of
a single furnace boiler would indicate
__________.
Under steady steaming conditions, the
superheater outlet temperature is
regulated by the __________.
Choice A
high feed water
temperature
Choice B
Choice C
too much excess air dirty generating
tubes
Choice D
fouled economizer
tubes
Fouled economizer
tubes
steam velocity
through the
superheater
combustion gas
velocity through the
superheater
the pressure
differential across
the fuel oil strainers
combustion gas
flowing around the
superheater tubes
steam flowing
through the
superheater tubes
steam flowing
through the
desuperheater
decrease in
combustion gas
velocity through the
superheater
increase in
combustion gas
velocity through the
superheater
decrease in steam
velocity through the
superheater
badly fouled
economizer
decrease in steam
velocity through the
superheater
increase in feed
water temperature
badly fouled
economizer
insufficient
combustion air
excessive steam
supply to fuel oil
heaters
auxiliary
desuperheater
radiant superheater
160
Illustration
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Question
Under what operating conditions may
water wall header drains be used for
blow down?
Choice A
Only if the fires are
secured and no
steam is being
generated.
Underway on watch in the fire room, the fuel oil temperature
bridge reports black smoke coming
too low
from the stack. This would indicate
__________.
Upon assuming the watch on a steam Incorrect line-up of
ship while cargo operations are in
lube oil service pump
progress with the main engine and
bypass system.
reduction gear secured, you notice a
very large increase in the reduction
gear lube oil sump level from previous
log book entries. What would be the
most probable cause of this large
increase in sump level?
Upon taking over the watch and the
Verify that the main
vessel is operating at sea speed, you
and auxiliary
find the D.C. heater water level to be
condenser hot well
dropping very slowly. Which of the
levels are normal.
following would you check to monitor
this condition?
Upon taking over the watch, while the
Excessive
vessel is at sea speed, you find the
recirculation of
following conditions to exist. Which
condensate. Failure
condition should be attended to first and to properly adjust
why should this step be taken?
may cause an
increase in
condenser level
leading to a
decrease in
condenser vacuum.
Using a dry uncoated sounding rod or
always be 100%
tape to measure the depth of water in a accurate
reserve feed water tank will
__________.
Choice B
During periods of
carryover in the
steam drum.
Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
When the water level When it is necessary
is out of sight in the for rapid drainage of
gage glass.
the boiler.
excessive steam
excessive air-fuel
atomization pressure turbulence
A slight change in
the vessel's trim.
Verify that the boiler Verify the DC heater All of the above.
water levels are not spill valve is not
slowly increasing.
partially opened.
Salted up evaporator
dumping to bilge.
Must immediately be
restarted to prevent
insufficient quantities
of distilled and
potable water.
thoroughly
be very inaccurate
contaminate the feed
water
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Steam Plants
Question
Using an oil temperature-viscosity chart,
you can determine the recommended
__________.
Valve "H" shown in the illustration,
functions to __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
fuel oil flash point for fuel/air ratio for
oil temperature for
best combustion
efficient combustion proper atomization
uneven heating of
the rotors
insufficient air
high superheater
temperatures
prevent a backflow
from the manifold
low condensate
temperature
excessive
condensate pump
speed
the gases liberated
by the deaeration
process
Illustration
Choice D
oil pressure for
smokeless operation
SG-0009
thrust developed in
the turbines
all of the above
sudden cooling of
tubes after being
overheated
liberate air pockets assure positive flow prevent vapor
and reduce
to the lube oil coolers binding of the
waterside oxidation
circulating pump
liberate air pockets provide a minimum prevent vapor
and reduce
condensate level in binding of the
waterside oxidation the hot well
circulating pump
steam sealed turbine vents on tanks and all of the above
glands
gear casings
162
fracturing of the
carbon packing
difference in density difference between
between the water
the heights of the
and the steam/water boiler drums
mixture
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250061
Question
Water circulates within a natural
circulation boiler as a result of the
__________.
Water circulation in a water-tube boiler
is a result of the __________.
250061
10
268414
258901
258901
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Steam Plants
Choice A
Choice B
difference in the tube angle of tube
length and diameter inclination
Choice C
differences in density
within the circulating
medium
difference between differences in density velocity added to the
the area and length within the circulated water by the feed
of the water-tubes
water
pump
difference between differences in water velocity added to the
the area and length density in boiler
water by the feed
of the water-tubes
tubes
pump
the flash point of the water causes oil to
emulsification occurs
lube oil is raised to a clog in journal
with resultant loss of
dangerously high
bearings
lubricating qualities
level
Choice D
difference between
the heights of the
boiler drums
siphon action of
steam leaving the
drum
siphon action of
steam leaving the
drum
it reduces oil cooler
effectiveness
163
Illustration
GS-0124
results in excessive
cooling of bearing
surfaces
mechanical tube
cleaning
it occurs in narrow
bands along the top
of horizontal floor
tubes exposed to the
products of
combustion
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Steam Plants
Question
Water-tube boiler screen tubes protect
which of the listed components from
high furnace temperatures?
Choice A
Saturated steam
tube bank
Choice B
Superheater tube
bank
lower the
temperature of bleed
steam in a reheat
type plant
Absolute pressure
and hot well
temperature will
increase
add moisture to
superheated steam
lower superheated
steam pressure for
use in auxiliary
machinery
Absolute pressure
Absolute pressure
will decrease and hot will increase and hot
well temperature will well temperature will
increase
decrease
provide
desuperheated
steam for auxiliary
machinery
Absolute pressure
and hot well
temperature will
decrease
Oxygen and
ammonia
Hydrazine
concentrations
should be at the
proper level.
What boiler water test would be given to alkalinity test
insure that the boiler water contains
sufficient chemicals to transform hard
scale forming salts into harmless sludge
which would eventually be removed with
blow downs?
Boiler water
hardness should be
high.
phosphate test
chloride test
hydrazine test
Deteriorated zinc
strips
It creates an axial
thrust in the direction
of the steam flow.
164
Choice C
Water drum
Choice D
Refractory
Illustration
It creates an axial
thrust opposing the
direction of steam
flow.
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Question
Choice A
What immediate action should you take Immediately increase
if you are on watch and note 'zero' lube cooling water flow to
oil pressure for the operating main
lube oil cooler.
turbine?
Choice B
Choice C
Slow the turbine to
Stop the shafts.
minimum speed and
watch the bearing
temperatures.
Choice D
Shift strainers and
gravity tanks.
High pressure
turbine
Astern turbine
Flexible I-beam
supports
Insufficient airflow
252819
Insufficient airflow
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Steam Plants
What is the advantage of a forced water The circulating pump Boiler tubes are less A steam accumulator All of the above.
circulation boiler over a natural
need not operate
likely to overheat.
is not required.
circulation boiler?
when low pressure
steam is required.
250065
267220
Rigid mountings
Back pressure
turbine
Illustration
Reduced furnace
volume
Excessive slag
Low fuel oil pressure
accumulation on the
tubes
Slag accumulation
Low fuel oil pressure
forming between the
tubes
Lube oil sump will
Vacuum will be lost.
overflow.
To regulate the
amount of fuel
burned.
Hydrocarbons
To prevent fuel
backflow from the
manifold.
Oxygen
To recirculate fuel
when lighting off.
Nitrogen
Sulphur
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Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
Provide a steady
Protect the
supply of water to the superheater tubes
water drum.
from the radiant heat
of the flames in the
furnace.
What is the primary operational
The principle by
The manner in which The difference in
The manner in which
difference between a nozzle reaction
which blow down is steam pressure
valve relieving
lifting pressure is
safety valve and a huddling chamber
accomplished.
causes initial valve
capacities.
adjusted.
safety valve?
opening.
What is the purpose of chemically
To reduce formation To reduce to a
To reduce foaming All of the above.
treating boiler water?
of scale on the
minimum corrosion and moisture
waterside of the
of boiler metal.
carryover.
boiler.
What is the purpose of the movable air Regulate the
Function to open and Maintain airflow
Support the burner
doors in an air register?
temperature of air
close the register.
across the forced
distance piece.
entering the furnace.
draft fan.
Question
Choice A
Choice B
What is the primary function of the
Generate the major Increase the
water screen tubes in a "D" type marine portion of the steam temperature of the
boiler?
in the boiler.
generating tube
bank.
0%
3%
6%
12%
166
Deflection causes
excessive wear at
both ends of the
pinion.
Seal stripping the
groove within the
turbine casing.
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269854
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250601
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Steam Plants
Question
What should be done when foreign
matter is found in a lube oil strainer?
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Immediately stop the Examine the foreign Periodically open the All of the above.
main engine and
matter and
drain valve to the
inspect all strainers. determine its source. sludge tank.
Systematically locate
and isolate any faulty
traps in the
contaminated steam
system piping.
A sectional header
boiler with a
superheater,
economizer, and
water walls and
downcomers.
Thermostatic
Continuity
Pressure
167
Illustration
Horizontal U-tube
Plate type
SG-0008
SG-0008
GS-0122
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269855
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258650
Steam Plants
Question
What type of strainer is used in a
turbine lube oil system to remove
metallic particles?
What unit, or factor creates most of the
vacuum within a tight and adequately
cooled main condenser once the main
engine is in operation?
Choice A
Magnetic basket
strainer
Choice B
Simplex filter
Choice C
Metal edge strainer
Choice D
Fuller's earth filter
Main condensate
pump
Condensation of
turbine exhaust
steam
Counter flow of
seawater over the
surface of the tubes
with the flow of
exhaust steam in the
tubes
Shaft brake will
engage.
Fuel consumption
will decrease.
The amount of
condensate pumped
to the contaminated
evaporator will
decrease.
There is a definite
possibility of the tank
overflowing, causing
loss of distilled
water.
A stop check valve is
to be located at the
economizer inlet.
Illustration
There will be an
increase of vacuum
in the main
condenser within a
short period of time.
An emergency drain
line must be
provided to the
reserve feed tank.
close the master fuel take the boiler off the increase the fuel oil
oil valve
line
supply pressure
168
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268401
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Steam Plants
Question
When a boiler has been secured and is
being initially cooled, the water level
showing in the steam drum gage glass
should be __________.
When a boiler is up to pressure and is
being placed on the line, you should
secure the __________.
When a boiler water test indicates a pH
value of 6, you should __________.
Choice A
allowed to drop
naturally
Choice B
maintained at the
normal level
Choice C
maintained at a full
glass
Choice D
allowed to go out of
sight
air cock
economizer drain
superheater vent
begin a continuous
boiler blow down
chemically treat to
lower the pH to
normal level
main condenser
chemically treat to
raise the pH to
normal level
auxiliary exhaust
system
excess steam
condenser
Reduce the
probability of
corrosion.
Prevent flarebacks
on lighting off.
169
Illustration
Prevent cracking of
the brickwork.
Reduce the
possibility of thermal
spalling.
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269700
261225
262403
259005
250502
269924
Steam Plants
Question
When a reference input signal from the
bridge to the engine room takes place,
the signal is inverted in the amplifiers
and function generators. A negative
signal from the amplifier, shown in the
illustration, labeled "M", will result in a
__________.
When a soot fire occurs, damage to an
economizer can be minimized if you
__________.
Illustration
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
positive signal to the negative signal to the positive signal to the negative signal to the
ahead hydraulic
ahead hydraulic
astern hydraulic
astern hydraulic
actuator pilot motor actuator pilot motor actuator pilot motor actuator pilot motor
SE-0002
secure the
economizer and
open the drain valve
to prevent steam
pressure buildup
loss of oil flow across clogged lube oil
one of the bearings pump suction
immediately reduce
speed
radial position
radial position
relative to the casing relative to the
micrometer
exhaust trunk
hydraulic ram
movement will over
speed
170
casing joints
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Steam Plants
Question
When an oil purification centrifuge loses
a portion of its seal, the oil can then be
discharged through the heavy phase
discharge port. This is partly a result of
greater __________.
When answering a full astern bell from
half ahead, the superheater outlet
temperature on a single furnace boiler
will __________.
Choice A
centrifugal force
being developed on
the oil near the
interface
Choice B
centripetal force
being developed on
the oil near the
interface
Choice C
centrifugal force
being developed on
the water seal at the
side of the bowl
Choice D
centripetal force
being developed on
the water seal at the
side of the bowl
prevent it from
seizing
threaded brass
ferrules on the tube
ends
expansion joints in
the condenser shell
metallic packing
pressed around the
tube ends
a test pressure of
less than 1 1/2 times
the maximum
allowable working
pressure if testing a
water-tube boiler
171
Illustration
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
When conducting a routine hydrostatic raise the
apply hydrostatic
have gags installed
test on a water-tube boiler, you should temperature of the
pressure equal to the on all safety valves
__________.
boiler water to 180F maximum allowable
working pressure of
the boiler
Choice D
bypass the
economizer
Baffle mix
High temperature
castable refractory
steam pressure
acting on the
enlarged area of
projecting lip or ring
Illustration
steam pressure
transmitted through a
pipe connected to
the superheater
outlet
increase in the fuel decrease in the
increase in the
increase or a
oil flow before an
forced draft air
forced draft air
decrease in the fuel
increase in the
pressure before a
pressure before an oil flow and forced
forced draft pressure decrease in the fuel increase in the fuel draft air pressure
oil flow
oil flow
simultaneously
When fitting new carbon ring packing
reduce the ring
reduce the clearance reduce the possibility provide for a greater
on a turbine rotor shaft, carefully filing
segment end
between the
of scoring the shaft oil wedge pressure
the ends of the segments will ______. clearance
assembled ring
segments and shaft
When forced draft blowers are provided keep the forced draft permit full
maintain a constant ensure that all
with high and low speed controls, it is
discharge dampers maneuvering
air/fuel ratio
burners will remain
advisable to run the blowers at high
open wide
capability without the
ignited at low load
speed during maneuvering to
necessity of
__________.
changing blower
speed
When heated, brickwork in a boiler is
insulating bricks
sliding saddles
expansion joints
insulating blocks
kept from buckling by the installation of
__________.
When heated, fuel oil will __________. increase in specific have a higher
expand in volume
increase in viscosity
gravity
specific heat
172
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Choice A
it is necessary to
transfer the fuel
bends or elbows in
the line do not exist
251704
254101
Question
When heating heavy fuel oil for use in
main propulsion boilers aboard ship, the
flash point may be exceeded only when
__________.
When increasing the firing rate of a
boiler, which of the following should be
carried out FIRST?
When installed, the economizer relief
valve should always be set
__________.
Steam Plants
Choice B
Choice C
the boiler is being
the superheater
fired under maximum temperature has
load
been higher than
normal
Increasing the fuel
Increasing the feed
pressure.
water flow.
Increasing of the
forced draft air
pressure.
at the same pressure at the same pressure 50 pounds higher
as the superheater as the drum safety
than the superheater
safety valve
valve
safety valve plus the
water pressure drop
through the
economizer
no stress is
transmitted to the
valve
Just before placing it Just after placing it
on the line.
on the line.
When main condenser tubes are rolled a bellows tube sheet condenser supports
into both tube sheets, the effects due to
differential expansion rates are
minimized by the use of __________.
When manually firing a main propulsion increase in the fuel
boiler, an increase in boiler load should oil flow before an
be accompanied by a/an _______.
increase in the
forced draft pressure
When operating under constant load,
the superheated steam temperature
may rise above normal if the
__________.
When operating with the auxiliary feed
line, feed water flow is controlled
__________.
Choice D
it is required for
proper atomization
Decreasing the
steam pressure.
50 pounds higher
than the drum safety
valve plus the water
pressure drop
through the
economizer
the quick-closing
the piping leads
valve operates freely directly to the bilge
Just after taking it off When the boiler
the line.
pressure has
dropped to zero.
shell expansion
a brass wearing strip
joints
decrease in the
forced draft air
pressure before a
decrease in the fuel
oil flow
excess air is too low feed water
temperature is too
low
increase in the
forced draft air
pressure before an
increase in the fuel
oil flow
feed water
temperature is too
high
increase or a
decrease in the fuel
oil flow and forced
draft air pressure
simultaneously
boiler is priming
manually by
adjustment of the
auxiliary feed water
regulator spring
setting
automatically by the
economizer bypass
173
Illustration
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3
259757
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Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
When placing a gag on the safety valve compression screw
shown in the illustration, it is necessary
to remove the __________.
When preparing to cut a boiler in on the
line, you determine that the steam
pressure of the incoming boiler is about
5 psig above line pressure. Which of
the following steps should you take
next?
When preparing to get underway and
the jacking gear has been disengaged,
the main turbine rotor should NOT be
allowed to remain stationary for more
than 3 minutes because __________.
Open the
superheater vent.
Choice B
cap
Open the
desuperheated
steam stop.
main condenser
vacuum will drop
rapidly without steam
flow through the
main unit
with no rotor
movement, the
journal bearings may
overheat due to
reduced lube oil flow
remain open or
partially open until
steam blows through
the lines, and then
the valves should be
closed
use a large orifice
burner sprayer plate
to start
Illustration
SG-0019
make arrangements
for simultaneously
testing main and
auxiliary steam stops
with water and steam
pressure
When preparing to light off a cold boiler, heated sufficiently for thoroughly cleaned
the fuel oil should be recirculated until it proper atomization
by the fuel oil
is __________.
strainers
When preparing water-tube boilers for more than 100F
less than 80F
hydrostatic testing, they shall be filled
with water at not __________.
When raising steam on a boiler, the
be opened to remove be closed until just
superheater drains should __________. condensate, and
before line pressure
then closed when the is reached, and then
first burner is lit
given a short blow
period
When raising steam on a cold boiler
under normal conditions, you should
always __________.
Choice C
Choice D
upper spring washer all of the above
take 24 hours to
raise steam
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10
Steam Plants
Question
When raising steam on an idle boiler
and the steam pressure has risen to
about 5 pounds more than the pressure
of the boiler already on the line, you can
__________.
When raising vacuum on an auxiliary
condenser, which of the following steps
is necessary?
Choice A
close the air cock
Choice B
close the
superheater vent
Choice C
put the boiler on the
line
Choice D
increase the boiler
firing rate
prepare to blow
tubes
stack temperature
condition of furnace
fires
steam atomization to
the mechanical
atomizers
empty all oil drip
pans
prepare to blow
tubes
economizer outlet
temperature
175
Illustration
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262600
262601
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
When seated, the disc of a safety valve 262 psig (1907 kPa) 273 psig (1983 kPa) 284 psig (2059 kPa) 295 psig (2135 kPa)
has an area of 0.75 square inches (1.9
sq cm). When the valve lifts the area is
increased by 10%. If the valve lifts at
300 psig (2170 kPa), at approximately
what pressure will the valve reseat?
When securing a boiler, the burner
registers are to be left open for a few
minutes to __________.
When securing a fuel oil heater you
should __________.
Continue to operate
the lube oil purifier
until there is no
water discharge.
Illustration
176
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Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
When standing watch at sea, steaming Lower DC heater
full ahead, adding large amounts of
temperature.
make-up feed water would also have a
tendency to change which of the
following parameters?
Choice B
Choice C
Decrease DC heater Increase air ejector
level.
condenser main
condensate outlet
temperature.
Choice D
All of the above.
Increase main
condensate
discharge
temperature.
Increase DC heater
level.
High stack
temperature.
High atomizing
steam pressure.
High desuperheat
steam pressure.
177
Illustration
High DC heater
level.
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265200
265200
265200
265200
265200
256311
251700
259002
250715
Steam Plants
Question
When starting a turbine driven boiler
feed pump, care should be taken to
insure that the recirculating valve is
open. Which of the following valves
should be closed when starting?
When starting a turbo generator in an
automated plant, you must provide lube
oil pressure to the unit by means of
__________.
When starting a turbo generator in an
automated plant, you must provide
external lube oil pressure to the unit for
the purpose of _________.
When starting a turbo generator in an
automated plant, you must provide lube
oil pressure to the unit by means of a/an
__________.
When starting a turbo generator, you
must initially provide external governor
lube oil pressure to ________.
Choice A
Pump discharge
valve
Choice C
Turbine steam
supply valve
Choice D
Turbine exhaust
valve
energizing the
generator overfeed
trip
auxiliary lube oil
pump
pressurizing the
power piston to raise
the nozzle lifting
beam
line from the other
generator
Choice B
Pump suction valve
temporarily
increasing the valve
spring pressure
Open the forced
Manually control the
draft fan crossover
fan discharge
damper.
damper position.
Superheater support, Water screen,
water screen, and
superheater support,
water wall tubes
and economizer
tubes
178
Illustration
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267218
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Steam Plants
Question
When the fires begin to sputter, you
should __________.
Choice A
decrease the
manifold pressure
Choice B
increase the
manifold pressure
The automatic purge The fuel oil solenoid The 'trial for ignition'
cycle commences.
valve is deperiod commences.
energized.
Steam gouging
Fireside burning
Fireside thinning
Steam binding
pour point
concentration of
contaminants
viscosity
flash point
179
Choice C
Choice D
take suction from
switch the duplex
another settling tank strainer elements
Illustration
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256510
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Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
When two or more boilers provide
auxiliary steam stop
steam flow to a common main steam
valve
line, each boiler main steam line shall
be fitted with a main steam stop valve
and a/an __________.
When used as a separator, a
water to contaminate
centrifugal purifier may lose its seal and the lube oil
cause __________.
When using the universal color contrast- black against a white
type dye penetrant to examine a boiler background
weldment, any surface defect will
appear __________.
Choice B
stop-check valve
Choice C
swing check valve
Choice D
gate valve
latent contact
critical state
saturated condition
generating tubes,
superheater, and
then economizer
sensible contact
be retained in the
bowl
displace an equal
amount of water
from the bowl seal
superheater,
economizer, and
then generating
tubes
Begin water washing Begin the washing
while the brickwork is above the
still warm.
economizer and
work down.
180
Illustration
economizer,
superheater,
generating, and then
screen tubes
Dry the boiler by
firing all burners at
high rates to
evaporate moisture
rapidly.
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Question
When you are installing a new furnace
floor in an oil fired boiler, enough
clearance should be left between
firebrick to allow for __________.
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
expansion when the flame penetration of proper filling of the
boiler is fired
the joint
joint with slag
facilitate rebricking at
required
maintenance
intervals
facilitate rebricking at
required
maintenance
intervals
256001
256001
251400
260800
Where are moisture shields located in a Around throttle valve At the steam strainer At the inner stage
main propulsion steam turbine?
stems
inlet
diaphragms
Steam Plants
181
Choice D
ramming with plastic
chrome ore
Illustration
maintaining a supply
of chemical
dispersant to
cleanup minor oil
spills adjacent to the
ship
sounding the tanks maintaining a supply
frequently and
of chemical
reducing the transfer dispersant to
rate as the level
cleanup minor oil
approaches
spills adjacent to the
maximum fill
ship
less heat is actually all of the above
being transferred to
the steam because
of the decrease in
the ratio of gas to
steam weight
After the last stage of
the ahead rotor
blading
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261008
261008
258000
258604
250720
256335
256100
258208
255601
Steam Plants
Question
Where is the 'dry pipe' located in a
boiler?
Choice A
At the superheater
outlet
Choice B
Behind the
superheater screen
tubes
H
Choice C
In the top of the
steam drum
Illustration
Choice D
Below the generation
tube bank
Diaphragm
clearance position
Diaphragm
clearance position
LP bleed steam
pressure
HP bleed steam
pressure
SG-0008
SG-0017
2909
2 PCRS 3509
3009
Flash point
Pour point
Specific gravity
Yellowish orange
Bright red
Incandescent white
Nitrogen
Vanadium
Sulfur
182
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269851
269851
269851
Steam Plants
Question
Which component of a Kingsbury thrust
bearing assembly transmits the thrust
from the line shaft to the oil film and
shoes?
Which condition could cause a low level
in the deaerating feed water tank (DC
heater) as the vessel is increasing from
maneuvering to sea speed?
Choice A
Collar
Choice B
Lower leveling plate
Choice C
Upper leveling plate
Choice D
Base ring
Illustration
Excessive dumping
of feed water to the
distilled water tank
via the automatic
dump valve.
Which condition would cause a
Excessive dumping
dangerously low level in the deaerating of feed water to the
feed water tank (Direct Contact) heater drain inspection tank
as the vessel is increasing from
via the automatic
maneuvering to sea speed?
dump valve.
Excessive
recirculation of
condensate to the
drain inspection
tank.
Excessive
recirculation of
condensate to the
drain transfer tank.
Improper operation
of the auxiliary
exhaust live steam
dump valve.
Excessive dumping
of feed water to the
drain inspection tank
via the automatic
dump valve
Excessive
recirculation of
condensate to the
drain transfer tank
Internal collapse of a
rubber expansion
joint located in the
condensate pump
suction line
Excessive dumping
of feed water to the
distilled water tank.
Excessive
recirculation of
condensate to the
auxiliary condenser.
Temporarily
Improper operation
operating both
of the air ejector loop
boilers at below
seal.
normal water levels.
183
Improper operation
of the auxiliary
exhaust live steam
dump valve.
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256334
269083
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257117
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
Which condition would cause an
Excessive dumping
excessively high level in the deaerating of feed water to the
feed water tank (DC heater)?
distilled water tank.
Choice B
Choice C
Excessive
Improper operation
recirculation of
of the condensate
condensate to the
makeup valve.
auxiliary condenser.
Illustration
Choice D
Improper operation
of the air ejector loop
seal.
Excessive
recirculation of
condensate to the
auxiliary condenser.
Hydrocarbons
Oxygen
It is possible to lose
vacuum if the level
drops below the
make-up feed piping
connection.
3509
43709
Improper operation
of the live steam
makeup valve
supplying the
auxiliary exhaust
system.
Nitrogen
Sulphur
3 PCRS 4309
C
SG-0009
J
SG-0009
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258403
259766
267208
254405
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258013
Steam Plants
Question
Which of the actions listed should be
carried out immediately after securing
the fires in one boiler of a two boiler
ship?
Which of the bearings listed is used in
some turbines to limit axial movement?
Choice A
Relieve all fuel oil
service pressure to
that boiler.
Choice B
Choice C
Open the air
Drain and refill the
registers wide to cool boiler with cold
the furnace.
water.
Choice D
Secure the main
feed pump.
Pivoted-shoe type
thrust bearing
Cylindrical bearing
Steam drum
Self-adjusting,
Journal bearing
spherically-seated,
self-aligning bearing
Headers
Water drum
Water circulation
Moisture carryover
Combustion
Atomization
Excessive steam
pressure
Rules and
Regulations for
Cargo and
Miscellaneous
Vessels
Strainer
Manufacturer's
Instruction Manual
Marine Engineering
Regulations
Excessive
superheater
temperature
Modern Marine
Engineer's Manual
Sight glass
Drain
Branch line
Illustration
Superheater headers
SE-0010
Pumps
Check valve
Reverse-acting relief
valve
Vent condenser
Insufficient excess
air is being supplied
to the furnace.
The diffuser is
burned out.
Gland exhaust
condenser
The secondary air
cone is improperly
adjusted.
185
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252901
268105
251405
255307
264603
255206
252702
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Steam Plants
Question
Which of the conditions listed could be
responsible for the flame of a
mechanical atomizer to blow out when
attempting to light off?
Which of the conditions listed could be
the cause of chattering in a boiler safety
valve?
Which of the conditions listed could
cause a boiler economizer to leak?
Which of the conditions listed could
cause an oil flow sight glass, of a main
turbine bearing, to be completely filled
with oil?
Which of the conditions listed could
cause steam formation in the
economizer?
Which of the conditions listed could
prevent a centrifugal condensate pump
from developing its rated capacity?
Choice A
Choice B
The openings in the The radial air doors
diffuser are
are closed.
improperly adjusted.
Choice C
Choice D
The distance piece is The viscosity of the
improperly adjusted. fuel oil is too low.
Excessive spring
tension.
Excessive blow
down adjustment.
Water hammer.
Propeller excited
vibrations
Turbine rotor
imbalance
Changing shaft
thrust
A malfunctioning
auxiliary exhaust
make-up steam
regulating valve.
Formation of a
protective coating.
Excessive
deaeration of the
feed water.
Illustration
Increasing the
amount of oil through
the gravity tank
overflow line.
Excessive water flow Sudden large
Soot buildup on the An open main feed
rates.
increase in the firing gill rings.
pump recirculating
rate.
line.
Venting the pump to Closing the water
Flooding of the main Operating the pump
the vacuum side of seal line to the
condenser hot well. with a positive
the condenser.
packing gland.
suction head.
Increased furnace
temperature.
186
Water trickling in
through the stern
gland.
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253003
264603
253100
260002
255202
268706
Steam Plants
Question
Which of the conditions listed will
provide 'blow down' after the safety
valve has lifted?
Choice A
The valve is held
open by a pressure
pilot line.
Choice B
Choice C
Once the valve has Once the valve lifts,
opened, the existing the set opening
steam pressure acts pressure changes.
on an enlarged area
creating an opening
force greater than
that which opened
the valve.
Illustration
Choice D
The safety valve
opens gradually but
with decreasing lift
during the blow down
period.
An increase in sea
water temperature.
An increase in the
stern bearing
operating
temperature.
Decreasing fuel oil
Dirt and sediment
Decreasing pressure
temperature
deposits in the
drop across the
atomizers
strainer
High feed water
Low air temperature High superheater
temperature entering entering the boiler
temperature
the boiler
Loss of condenser
High steam
Decreased
vacuum.
temperature in the
condensate salinity.
high pressure turbine
steam chest.
A worn or damaged
stern tube seal.
Combustion control
system will
automatically secure
all of the burners.
Claw
Excessively high
water level in the
heater.
Keyways and keys
Dual element
Superheater safety
automatic feed water valve will open.
regulator will
compensate for
boiler water swell.
Pin
Gear
Adding excessive
make up feed.
Spherical housings
187
Solid
SE-0001
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261803
260403
263000
251401
250606
261006
261007
254301
254409
261231
Steam Plants
Question
Choice A
Which of the devices listed can be used Bridge gage
to determine bearing wear on a main
propulsion turbine bearing?
Which of the devices listed is commonly Sliding sleeve
used to compensate for the expansion
and minor misalignments occurring
between the main turbine rotor and the
reduction gear?
Choice B
Soft lead wires
Choice C
Micrometer depth
gages
Choice D
All of the above.
Expansion gear
Quill shaft
Sliding beam
HP turbine bypass
valve
Sentinel valve
Manually operated
band brake
Manually operated
sliding jaw clutch
Sleeve coupling
Quill shaft
Economizer
Overdeck
superheater
Air heater
Retractable soot
blower
Nozzle diaphragms
Separately fired
superheater
Labyrinth nozzles
Regenerative air
heater
Moving blades
Integral or interdeck
superheater
None of the above
Turbine
Condenser
Air ejector
Saltwater cooler
Freshwater cooler
Recirculating line to
the main condenser
Recirculating line to
the main feed pump
An auxiliary steam
line drain.
Velocity increases
and pressure
decreases
188
Velocity decreases
and pressure
increases
Illustration
SG-0008
SG-0008
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268902
258221
252804
256202
256202
254202
Question
Which of the features listed, regarding
the Kingsbury thrust bearing, prevents
the base ring from turning and secures
it to its housing?
Which of the flexible coupling types
listed is used in most turbine reduction
gear installations?
Which of the flue gas components listed
contributes to the greatest heat loss in
a boiler?
Which of the following actions should
be carried out if the boiler water level is
falling due to a tube failure?
Pin
Choice A
Choice B
Dowel
Choice C
Choice D
A combination of pin Keyed construction
and dowel
Friction clutch
Gear
Bend
Flange
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Superheated water
vapor
250906
268800
Steam Plants
Increase the
condensate flow
through the air
ejector.
Spring
Radial
Illustration
189
Strut
Thrust
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VER
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258210
256315
252800
252707
267226
264200
268101
Steam Plants
Question
Which of the following best describes
Boyle's law.
Choice A
The volume of an
enclosed gas varies
inversely with the
applied pressure,
provided the
temperature remains
constant.
Black haze
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
If the pressure is
A body at rest tends A body in motion
constant, the volume to remain at rest.
tends to remain in
of an enclosed gas
motion.
varies indirectly with
absolute
temperature.
White haze
Brown haze
Pyrogallic acid
A film of soot
Insufficient oil is
being pumped to the
gravity tank.
Worn or damaged
labyrinth packing.
Turbine bearing
failure has occurred.
Illustration
Yellow haze
Restriction in the
gland leak off piping.
Which of the following conditions is the Gravity tank low level Lack of oil in the
High main engine
Low main sump level
engineer's FIRST warning that the main alarm will sound.
overflow bull's-eye is bearing
alarm will sound.
lube oil pump has stopped?
observed.
temperatures will be
noted.
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Choice A
Which of the following conditions is true All saddles are a
concerning the boiler water drum
rigid support and are
foundations?
welded directly to
the ship's framework.
Choice B
In a typical
installation, the water
drum is secured
solidly to the ship's
foundation on one
end and free to move
on the other.
Turbine shrouding
damage.
Journal bearing
damage.
Choice C
Choice D
Good preventive
All of the above.
maintenance
practice includes
chipping the sliding
feet and
phosphorous bronze
chocks to remove all
rust and corrosion to
insure free
movement.
Reduction gear
Main shaft bearing
damage.
damage.
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The economizer
must be on line.
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Which of the following devices can be
used to secure or hold furnace
refractory in position?
Which of the following enables a
Kingsbury, or any pivot shoe type thrust
bearing, to bear a much greater load
per square inch of working surface than
parallel surface bearings?
Choice A
Brick bolts
Choice B
Boiler tubes
Choice C
Anchor strips
Choice D
All of the above
Clearances are
automatically
adjusted to the
correct value when
wear occurs.
Type of reduction
gear unit
Type of steam
turbine installation
Fire point
Flash point
Specific gravity
Viscosity
Reduced steam
Increased capability Reduced
requirement for feed of removing and
requirement for
water heating.
controlling dissolved condensate purity.
oxygen.
Lifting beam
Springs
Steam pressure
Oil pressure
Atomizing steam
pressure
Smoke periscope
Spray attemperator
Main engine
extractions
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Which of the following lube oil system
lines generally includes an illuminated
sight glass (bull's-eye)?
Which of the following methods is used
to counter axial thrust in a single flow
reaction turbine?
Choice A
Lube oil pump
suction
Choice B
Lube oil pump
discharge
The Babbitt is
relieved in way of the
split and held in
place by locking
pins.
Choice C
Gravity tank
discharge
Illustration
Choice D
Gravity tank overflow
Labyrinth packing
Carbon packing
The Babbitt is
securely bonded to
the shell by the
pressure of the
hydrodynamic oil
wedge.
Which of the following methods
External teeth on the Each gear is allowed A coupling permits
provides for axial movement in a gear floating member are to slide on its shaft
free relative radial
type flexible coupling?
allowed to slide
between retaining
motion of the gear
between internal
collars.
and pinion, thereby
teeth on the shaft
allowing axial
rings.
movement.
Which of the following occurs in a single The steam
Steam velocity and Steam expands
stage of a simple impulse turbine?
experiences a single pressure decreases through the nozzles
pressure drop
through the nozzles and impinges on a
through the nozzles and impinge on a
row of reaction
and impinges on a
row of moving
blading causing an
row of moving
reaction blades.
additional pressure
impulse blades.
drop.
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Steam velocity
decreases and
pressure increases
through the nozzles
and impinges on a
row of impulse
blades.
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Which of the following operational
practices is helpful in avoiding the
accumulation of condensate in the main
reduction gear casing?
Choice A
Always ensure that
the lubricating oil
pressure is 14-17 psi
when operating in
unusually cold
waters.
Choice B
The temperature of
the lubricating oil
should not exceed
the gear
manufacturer's
recommendation
when the unit is
operating at full load.
Choice C
After the main unit is
secured, lubricating
oil should be
circulated until the
temperature of the oil
and reduction gear
casing approximates
the engine room
temperature.
Ensure there is no
Raise the boiler
pressure on the tank water level before
before opening it.
adding chemicals.
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Choice D
Avoid applying gland
sealing steam to the
low pressure turbine
until you are ready to
start up the firststage air ejector.
Rubbing of blades
Uneven casing
heating
Superheater outlet
Steam pressure
temperature will rise. leaving the drum will
increase.
A rise in oil
The main engine
temperature.
could not be
operated at full
speed.
They should be
They should be
They may be left in
removed, cleaned,
removed, cleaned
place, with fuel and
refitted with smaller and stored in the
steam secured as
tips and reinstalled to rack on the burner
long as they are not
be ready for
bench.
fouled.
immediate use.
Fixed and moving
Fixed blades only
Moving blades only
blades
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Steam temperature
in the drum will
decrease.
All of the above.
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Which of the following reaction turbine Fixed and moving
components listed converts thermal
blades
energy into kinetic energy.
Which of the following refractory
Castable insulation
materials can provide a straight backing
surface for insulation block where minor
casing warp has occurred?
Choice B
Fixed blades only
Choice C
Moving blades only
Choice D
nozzle diaphragms
Insulating cement
Castable fireclay
Chrome castable
Plastic fireclay
Castable fireclay
Refractory mortar
Castable fireclay
Plastic fireclay
Chrome castable
Change rotary
motion into linear
motion.
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The burner
sequence control is
fully automatic even
in the "Manual"
mode.
The burner
sequence control is
fully automatic even
in the 'HAND' mode.
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Choice A
Which of the following represents one Water must be
of the most important considerations in directed toward the
the design and location of the boiler
downcomers.
internal feed pipe?
Illustration
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Feed water must be Thermal shock to the Holes must be drilled
directed to the swash boiler drum must be in both the upper and
baffles.
avoided.
lower portion of the
internal feed pipe.
Provide flame
stability at the
atomizer tip.
Bright yellow or
orange
Complete the
vaporization of the
fuel for combustion.
Light brown haze
No boiler will
continue to generate
steam after the fires
are secured.
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blow piping is correct?
Choice A
Usually the surface
blow pipe is
perforated with holes
along its top surface;
however, when a
scum pan is also
employed, the holes
are located along the
bottom of the pipe
surface.
Choice B
The centerline of the
pipe is normally
situated at a distance
from the bottom of
the steam drum
equal to
approximately one
fourth the diameter
of the drum.
Choice C
Choice D
To ensure adequate All of the above.
blow down, the
aggregate cross
sectional area of
these perforated
holes must be equal
to approximately
twice the cross
sectional area of the
pipe.
They should be
operated as clarifiers
for optimum moisture
removal.
A pinion is capable
of free axial motion,
mating with a fixed
double helical gear
which establishes its
position in the gear
train.
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They should be
operated at
maximum design
speed and
recommended
operating capacity.
When the drop lever When a gag is
is raised, the safety placed on the valve,
valve spring is
it should be installed
compressed.
only finger tight to
prevent damage to
the spindle.
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Choice A
Which of the following statements
Idler gears reduce
defines the term 'axial float' in reference axial loads when
to reduction gears?
reversing rotation
Choice B
The gears cut with a
single helix have
axial thrust
eliminated.
Which of the following statements
Excessive centrifugal Excessive centrifugal
describes how the main propulsion
force causes a
force causes spring
turbine over speed relay initiates closing spring loaded weight loaded fly balls to
of the throttle valve?
to trip a valve latch. actuate a control
lever.
It decreases the
corrosive effect when
both pressure and
temperature are
increased.
It increases the
corrosive effect with
increased pressure
and decreases its
corrosive effect with
increased
temperature.
Which of the following statements
Support the weight of Absorb the
describes the function of a ship's
the reduction gears. transmitted power
propulsion plant main reduction gear
when radial thrust is
thrust bearing?
developed.
Which of the following statements
All condensate and Only the section
describes those portions of the piping
feed piping except
between the
maintained under positive pressure
for a short section
condensate pump
when a pressure-closed feed system is between the
and deaerating feed
in operation?
condenser and
tank.
condensate pump.
Which of the following statements is
The regulator
The regulator
correct concerning the operation of the maintains the flow of controls the level of
level or drain regulator associated with steam into the first
condensate collected
the feed water heater shown in the
stage heater of this in the drain cooler
illustration is correct?
unit.
section.
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Choice C
Choice D
The gears are
The gears are
capable of free radial capable of free axial
motion
motion
Excessive speed
causes an oil pump
to develop sufficient
pressure to open a
spring loaded relay
valve which tends to
close the steam
control valve.
It increases the
corrosive effect with
lowered pressure
and increases its
corrosive effect with
increased
temperature.
Absorb the axial
thrust transmitted
through the shaft
from the propeller.
Only the section
between the
deaerating feed tank
and the boiler.
Excessive speed
causes an increase
in lube oil control
temperature which
actuates a solenoid
oil dump valve.
The regulator
controls the flow rate
of condensate
leaving the feed
water outlet.
The regulator
controls the volume
of condensate
leaving the gland
exhaust condenser.
Illustration
Temperature and
pressure have no
effect on the
corrosive effect of
dissolved oxygen.
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Only a small portion
of the thrust
produced is counter
balanced by the
action of a dummy
piston.
The size ring dam
While all ring dams
used depends on the have the same inside
viscosity of the oil
diameter, the outside
being purified.
diameters vary.
Choice C
The thrust is
minimized by
equalizing holes
drilled in the turbine
wheels.
The photocell
requires a large
amount of voltage.
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Choice D
The thrust is
transmitted to and
absorbed by the high
speed pinion and
gear.
Question
Choice A
Which of the following statements is
Most of the thrust
correct regarding axial thrust in a high produced is counter
pressure velocity-compounded turbine? balanced by the
action of a dummy
piston.
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If the pressure is
constant, the volume
of an enclosed dry
gas varies directly
with the absolute
temperature.
An imbalance of
force on a body
tends to produce an
acceleration in the
direction of that force
which is directly
proportional to the
applied force and
inversely proportional
to the mass of the
body.
The scanner works The scanner window
in conjunction with
must be isolated
the burner fuel oil
from the forced draft
(solenoid controlled) fan air.
shut off valves.
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Which of the following statements is
true concerning boiler inspections?
Choice A
The marine inspector
may require any
boiler to be drilled to
determine its actual
thickness any time
its safety is in doubt.
Choice B
At the first inspection
for certification after
a water-tube boiler
has been installed
for ten years, it shall
be gauged by drilling
to determine the
actual extent of
deterioration.
Choice C
If the thickness
found as a result of
gauging is less than
original thickness,
the boiler must be
condemned.
Choice D
Any user of a
nondestructive
testing device must
demonstrate that
results with an
accuracy of plus or
minus one percent
are consistently
obtainable.
The temperature of
the oil is less than
that of the cooling
water.
The annular groove
imparts the initial
swirling motion to the
oil.
Magnets are
installed in the tube
sheets to remove
metal particles.
All of the above.
Centrifuging is more
effective with
inhibited oils than
straight mineral oils.
Centrifuging is more
efficient when the oil
is preheated prior to
centrifuging.
Centrifuging will
purge the oil of
various
contaminants,
including acids and
alkalis.
It can be used to
connect the main
turbine to the highspeed pinion.
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tabulated in the table?
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Choice A
At 185.3 psig
(1366.4 kPa), the
saturation
temperature of a
mixture of water and
steam is 377.51F
(192C).
Choice B
When one pound of
water changes to
one pound of steam
at 200 psia (1378.8
kPa), its volume
increases 124.41
times.
Choice C
Choice D
If one pound of
All of the above.
steam at 250 psia
(1723.5 kPa)
condenses to one
pound of water it will
give up 843 BTU's
(889.4 kJ) while
changing state.
The three-way
temperature control
valve bypasses
cooling water around
or through the
lubricating oil cooler
to maintain the
desired oil
temperature.
The inner tube of the
generator is open to
the steam and water
in the steam drum.
A steam deflector is
provided between
the astern element
and the ahead
stages of the LP
turbine.
The regulator
maintains constant
water level
throughout all boiler
load ranges.
The valve must be
manually reset to the
open position prior to
relighting burners
after a safety
shutdown.
Which of the following statements is
The boiler soot
Air ejectors operate
true concerning the piping system
blowers operate with on 143 psi steam.
shown in the illustration?
desuperheated
steam.
Which of the following statements is
The low pressure
The astern element
true concerning the turbine shown in the turbine is designed is of the Curtis type
illustration?
with reaction type
consisting of two
stages
three-row stages
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The second
reduction worm gear
always rotates
whenever the
turning gear motor is
in operation;
regardless of the
position of the
engaging handle.
Which of the following statements is
A reserve is
true concerning the use of hydrazine in maintained by
boiler water treatment?
continually adding it
to the condensate
and feed water
system rather than
the boiler water.
Which of the following statements is
Regulating the inlet
true regarding lube oil coolers used for water flow to a lube
main steam propulsion systems?
oil cooler may result
in air binding of the
water side.
Which of the following statements
Friction as steam
represents an example of a throttling
passes over the
loss in a turbine?
walls of the nozzles.
Choice B
The turning gear
motor coupling is
engaged by the
locking device.
Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
In order for the
The first reduction
'turning gear
gear meshes directly
engaged' indicating with the bull gear.
lamp to be lit, the
switch must be of the
SE-0015
normally closed type.
It removes free
oxygen from the
boiler without
significantly
increasing total
dissolved solid
content.
A lube oil cooler is
typically constructed
as a cross-flow type
heat exchanger.
Unit imparts a
rotational motion to
the steam and water
mixture.
Steam is forced to
Water is forced
the outer side of the upward by centrifugal
separator by
force.
centrifugal force.
Question
Which of the following statements is
true concerning the turning gear rotor
arrangement shown in the illustration?
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Which of the following statements
represents the advantage of using a
small diameter boiler tube over a larger
diameter tube?
Choice A
Choice B
Small diameter tubes Small diameter tubes
have a greater ratio reduce the heating
of generating surface surface area.
area to the volume of
contained water
Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
Small diameter tubes Small diameter tubes
are less affected by provide for greater
the insulating
heat transfer rates.
properties of soot.
All mountings,
fittings, valves, or
other superheater
attachments must be
of malleable cast
iron.
Assists in preheating
the condensate
before it enters the
DC heater.
Recovers
condensate formed
at the gland seal
exhaust leak off.
Provides structural
stability.
It is used to protect
firebrick from
maximum
temperatures.
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A device, actuated
by inlet static
pressure and
designed to function
by the bursting of a
pressure retaining
disk, must be fitted
at the outlet of the
superheater.
Recovers
condensate from the
gland leakage
around the ahead
and astern throttle
valves.
Acts as a gas-side
Provides the first
Acts as backup
layer at high
layer at the inside of insulation behind
temperature areas in inner casing.
firebrick, plastic
D-type boilers.
refractory, or
castable refractory.
It is generally used
It is used to provide Typically used as a
as the first layer on structural stability.
gas-side layer at low
the inside of inner
temperature areas in
casings.
D-type boilers.
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Which of the following statements
represents the function of the center
groove machined on a double-helical
gear?
Choice A
It allows the gears
slight axial
movement without
gear damage.
Choice B
It allows a path for oil
to escape regardless
of the direction of
rotation.
Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
It prevents excessive It is used to distribute
axial thrust loads
oil to the gear teeth.
from developing on
the teeth.
Provides an area
where the steam is
prevented from
expanding prior to
being directed
against the rotor
blades.
Increases the
velocity of the steam
without a pressure
drop across the
diaphragm.
Converts the
potential energy of
steam into thermal
energy by increasing
its pressure and
directing it against
the turbine blades.
The temperatures at The number of tubes The size of each is The size of the tubes
which they are
permitted to enter a significantly different. permitted to
operated.
drum or header.
penetrate the drum
or header.
Which of the following statements
To allow access into To allow access for To provide access
To allow access into
represents the primary function of hand the steam and water cleaning in the stack. for cleaning out the the headers.
holes used on a boiler?
drum.
firebox.
Which of the following statements
A flat film of oil is
A flat film of oil can A wedge shaped film A wedge shaped film
represents the principle of operation of more readily formed carry heavier loads of oil absorbs less
of oil is more readily
the Kingsbury type thrust bearing?
and maintained than than a wedge
heat than a flat oil
formed and
a wedge shaped oil shaped oil film.
film.
maintained than a
film.
flat oil film.
Which of the following statements
To ensure an airtight To accommodate the To compensate for To allow for unequal
represents the purpose of boiler sliding seal between the
changing length of
deflection of the hull expansion between
feet?
boiler inner and outer the water drum as it in way of the boiler
the wrapper and tube
casings.
expands or contracts supports.
sheets.
with temperature
changes.
Which of the following statements
To prevent oil from
represents the reason why the Babbitt backing up in the
of a turbine journal bearing is relieved at supply line.
the point of oil entry along the horizontal
joint?
To permit oil to
discharge through
the rear of the
bearing.
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Choice C
The pressure
differential requires
the installation of a
special biasing
spring to open the
valves.
It assists in opening
the governor control
valve while starting
the unit.
Illustration
Choice D
The pressure
differential assists in
seating the valves
when the lifting beam
is lowered.
High pressure
evaporator
Boiler steam
atomizers
Low pressure
evaporator
Air ejectors
Boiler steam
atomizers
Deaerating feed
water heater
Air ejectors
Ring lubricated
Disk lubricated
Pressure lubricated
Self-aligning radial
bearing
Question
Which of the following statements
represents the significance of the
differential pressure existing between
the nozzle block and steam chest of a
turbo generator equipped with a lifting
beam mechanism?
Which of the following statements
would best describe the purpose of
operating the hand lube oil pump on an
auxiliary turbo-generating unit?
Choice A
The pressure
differential
necessitates the use
of a special balance
piston.
Choice B
The pressure
differential eliminates
the possibility of
valve binding in the
lifting beam.
It supplements the
main lube oil pump
flow while paralleling
the generators.
It empties the
governor control
reserve prior to
shutting down.
Rigidly mounted
reduction gear
bearing
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It permits the
changeover of lube
oil filters.
Spherically-seated
radial bearing
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Which of the following types of main
propulsion turbines is most likely to
require a dummy piston or cylinder
arrangement to counterbalance axial
thrust?
Which of the following would cause the
dowel or locking lip of a split-type,
precision insert, main bearing to shear
and allow the bearing to rotate with the
journal?
Which of the following would contribute
to the formation of an oil and water
emulsion, in addition to acid formation?
Choice A
Choice B
Double flow impulse Multistage impulse
turbine.
turbine.
Choice C
Choice D
Double flow reaction Single flow reaction
turbine.
turbine.
Unequal torque to
any two adjacent
bearing bolts
Excessive bearing
bolt torque
Insufficient bearing
crush
Short periods of
above normal
operating speeds
Aeration, agitation,
and heat
Solid insoluble
particles, aeration,
and heat
Pneumatic test
pressure
Roller bearings
Spring bearings
Spherically seated
bearings
Sodium chloride
Deactivated
hydrazine
Silica gel
Return flow
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Which of the listed actions will occur
when there is an increase in load on a
ship service generator equipped with a
centrifugal type hydraulic governor?
Choice A
The governor
weights move
outward.
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
The operating piston More oil will enter the Steam flow to the
is forced to move
operating cylinder
turbine decreases.
lower.
(O).
Steam drum
Viscosity
Specific gravity
Screen tubes
Generating tubes
Main condenser
Excessive heat
Insufficient excess
transfer in the control air.
desuperheater.
Excessive heat
Insufficient excess
transfer in the control air.
desuperheater.
Operating with a
bypassed
economizer.
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Collapse of steam
bubbles
The teeth in
segments "A" could
be sheared off as
they rubbed against
the sides of the
machined rotor
lands.
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shrinkage in boiler water levels?
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solenoids
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Sudden increase in
feed water
temperature
No appreciable
Enough frictional
damage would result heat would be
as the segments "A" produced, even in
would simply move that short period of
outward against
time, to cause
spring compression. distortion and
ultimate scoring of
the shaft.
Taking on makeup
Dumping auxiliary
feed
exhaust steam to the
main condenser
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Choice B
Excessive steam
bubbles
Choice D
Sudden decrease of
drum pressure
None of the above
as the operator
would be fore
warned of this
situation through the
action of the
squealer ring "D".
Dazzling white
incandescent burner
flame.
All of the above
Pump discharge
pressure and
adjusting spring
compression.
Heated saltwater
Cold saltwater
Cold freshwater
Cold condensate
Warm condensate
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Excessive DC heater
temperature
Cold freshwater
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Which of the listed operating practices
is considered as safe, and should be
followed when opening and inspecting
the waterside of a boiler?
Choice A
Choice B
Open the water drum Wire all valves
manhole before
closed that connect
opening the steam
to other boilers.
drum manhole.
Choice C
Remove hand hole
plate dogs with a
slugging wrench.
Choice D
Ventilate the
waterside until
completely dry.
Illustration
SE-0009
Base ring
Dowel disk
Shoes
Operating cylinder
SE-0009
Finished repair
surfaces must be
smooth.
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Design refractory
cone angle must be
maintained.
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Question
Which of the listed procedures should
be followed when raising vacuum on the
main propulsion plant prior to getting
underway?
Choice A
Start the condensate
and circulating
pumps, engage the
turning gear, start
the lube oil system,
then start the firstand second-stage air
ejectors and the
gland sealing.
Choice B
Start the condensate
and circulating
pumps, start the lube
oil system, start the
air ejectors and the
gland sealing
system, and engage
the turning gear.
Choice C
Start the lube oil
system, engage the
turning gear, start
the condensate and
circulating pumps,
start the gland
sealing system and
second-stage air
ejector.
Illustration
Choice D
Start the lube oil
system, start the
second-stage air
ejector and the gland
sealing system, start
the condensate and
circulating pumps,
and start the turning
gear.
Firebrick
Insulating brick
Insulating block
Baffle mix
Chrome castable
Firebrick
Insulating brick
Insulating block
Insulating cement
Castable fireclay
Castable fireclay
Refractory mortar
Insulating cement
Castable insulation
Plastic chrome
insulation
Chrome castable
insulation
Air-setting mortar
Plastic fireclay
Plastic fireclay
Castable insulation
Chrome castable
Castable insulation
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Question
Which of the listed statements is true
concerning the application and use of
plastic fireclay furnace refractory?
Choice A
The plastic fireclay
refractory is
especially resistant
to slag buildup.
Choice B
The plastic fireclay
must be allowed to
be completely air dry
to achieve maximum
strength.
Choice C
Choice D
Vent holes should be All of the above.
punched on
approximately twoinch centers to
provide for ready
escape of trapped
vapor during heating.
Laundry steam
pressing machines
Risers
Jet flow type
Magnetic
The regulator
maintains a constant
water level
throughout the boiler
load range.
The regulator is
designed to always
maintain a constant
water level
throughout the entire
boiler load range.
Moving nozzles
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Illustration
SG-0018
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Question
Which of the piping systems listed is
shown in the illustration?
Which of the precautions listed should
be taken prior to blowing down a boiler
water wall header?
Which of the precautions listed should
be taken when gagging a boiler safety
valve?
Choice A
Auxiliary exhaust
Choice B
Auxiliary steam
Choice C
Butterworth
Choice D
Main feed
Deformation of the
tank top.
Failure of pressure
parts.
Hairline fractures
Efficiency loss
External corrosion
Steaming with a
clear stack.
Two-stage
centrifugal
Positive
displacement rotary
Tolerating
All of the above.
unacceptable levels
of carbon monoxide
in flue gas.
Explosion proof gear Non-vented plunger
SG-0005
SG-0015
Hydrogen
embrittlement
Main condensate
pump
Main circulating
pump
Centrifugal type
general service
pump
Sulphur
Hydrogen
Carbon
Excess air
Superheated water
vapor
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Question
Choice A
Which of the stated pressure conditions The pressure
identifies the boiler design pressure?
specified by the
manufacturer as a
criteria for boiler
design.
Which of the statements listed applies It provides torsional
to the quill shaft shown in the
rigidity to help
illustration?
maintain alignment
between gear train
and the turbine rotor.
Choice B
Choice C
A pressure lower
The same pressure
than boiler operating as the boiler
pressure.
operating pressure at
full power capacity.
Illustration
Choice D
The pressure at
which a boiler is
operated during
overload conditions.
It permits axial
movement between
the high speed gear
and low speed
pinion.
It compensates for
It absorbs the axial
high speed pinion
thrust generated by
radial misalignment. the meshing gears.
A comparatively
A minimum number
greater number of
of spare tubes must
holes can be placed be carried.
in a given area of
the tube sheet.
Radiation loss
Leaving loss
Diaphragm packing
loss
SE-0005
SG-0014
Air ejectors
Air/fuel ratio
250 psi
Intermediate
pressure bleed
steam system
Modulating band
ratio
Turndown ratio
900 psi
1125 psi
1350 psi
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Question
Choice A
Which of the tools listed is used to
Swaging tool
remove a boiler tube from a header?
Which of the tube types listed can be
Water screen tubes
considered to serve as downcomers at
low firing rates, and as generating tubes
at high firing rates on some boilers?
Choice B
Laminating tool
Choice C
Backing out tool
Radiant
Convection
Radiant-convection
Conductionconvection
Economizer drain
valve
Seawater
Superheater vent
valve
Potable water
Superheater drain
valve
Evaporator distillate
Main superheated
steam system
Condensate
Auxiliary
desuperheated
steam system
Which possible condition has occurred The control valve
The control valve ball There is a definite
if a vacuum is present at the
regulating flow to the float has been holed possibility of the tank
atmospheric drain tank vent while the
main condenser is
causing the ball to
overflowing causing
vessel is underway?
stuck in an open
remain in a lowered loss of distilled
position.
position.
water.
Which precaution should be observed Strip all water from
Close the
Heat the fuel oil in
to prevent damage to the fuel oil service the fuel oil settlers. recirculating valve
the settlers to the
pump when warming up the fuel service
when the proper
atomization
system?
atomization
temperature.
temperature is
reached.
Which procedure should be followed to Place trays of silica Alternately fire one
Open the furnace
dry out the fireside of a boiler after
gel in the furnace.
burner for 15 minute registers and run the
water washing?
intervals during a 5 forced draft fans for
hour period.
3 hours.
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Choice D
Expanding tool
Illustration
SG-0010
There will be an
increase of vacuum
in the main
condenser within a
short period of time.
Bypass the fuel oil
meter so that
recirculating oil does
not register.
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Which ring dam arrangement should be The largest inside
The largest outside The smallest inside The smallest outside
used for centrifugal purification?
diameter ring without diameter ring without diameter ring without diameter ring without
loss of oil.
loss of oil.
loss of oil.
loss of oil.
Which set of boiler end points listed is
considered to be the normal order of
occurrence?
Which statement is true concerning
drain inspection tanks?
Combustion,
Circulation,
circulation, carryover carryover,
combustion
Inspection tanks
They are discharged
provide for a visual to the condensate
examination of
system just forward
condensate which
of the feed pump.
could be oil
contaminated.
Which statement is true concerning
As the rate of
With a constant firing With large amounts
operational factors affecting the degree combustion
rate and steam
of excess air,
of superheat in a single furnace boiler? increases, the
consumption equal superheater outlet
degree of superheat to generation, a
temperature will
increases throughout decrease in the
decrease due to the
the entire firing
incoming feed water lack of sufficient time
range.
temperature results for heat transfer to
in a superheat
take place.
temperature
decrease.
Which statement is true concerning two- Air is removed from Steam to the after
The first stage air
stage air ejector assemblies?
the condensate as it condenser is
ejector takes suction
passes through the condensed and
on the second stage
tubes.
returned to the main to increase vacuum.
condenser via the
loop seal.
Which statement listed represents a
vital function of the main condenser?
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Circulation,
combustion,
carryover
Inspection tanks
collect all HP drains.
215
Combustion,
carryover, circulation
They collect
condensate from the
cargo tank heating
coils only.
The steam/air
mixture from the
main condenser is
discharged by the
first stage air ejector
to the inter
condenser.
Condensing of the
exhaust steam from
the main feed turbine
pumps.
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Question
Which steam plant operating condition
requires priority attention over the other
situations listed?
Which steam plant watch operating
condition requires priority attention over
the other conditions listed?
Which steam plant watch operating
condition will require priority attention
over the other conditions listed?
Which steam plant watch operating
condition will require priority attention
over the other conditions listed?
Which steam plant watch operating
condition will require priority attention
over the other situations listed?
Which steam plant watch operating
condition will require priority attention
over the other situations listed?
Which steam plant watch operating
condition will require priority attention
over the other situations listed?
Which steam plant watch operating
condition will require priority attention
over the other situations listed?
Which symbol shown in the illustration
is used to identify a stop-check valve on
a drawing?
Which system should be tested and
used when required to raise the water
level in an idle boiler?
Which system should be used when
required to raise the water level in an
idle boiler?
Which turbine blade is best suited for
high pressure installations?
Which type of bearing lining material is
most commonly used in modern
precision split type bearings?
Choice A
High level of lube oil
in the refrigeration
compressor
High level main
condenser
Choice B
High water level in
the deareating feed
water heater
High lube oil storage
tank level
Choice C
Low level effluent in
chlorination section
of sewage tank
Low sewage tank
chlorination section
level
Low water level main
boiler
Illustration
Choice D
High water level in
the fuel oil sludge
tank
Vapor issuing from
deaerating heater
vent
Deareating tank
pressure 2 psig
above normal
Low lube oil level in
the operating feed
pump
Low lube oil level to
operating, chemical
dosing pump
High water level in
main propulsion
boiler
High bilge water level
throughout engine
room
Low bilge water
levels throughout
entire engine room
D
SG-0014
Chemical feed
system
Chemical feed
system
Pot-brazed oval
shrouded type
Zinc
Gagged type
Wire-lashed type
Monel
Babbitt
216
Superheated steam
system
Shrouded segmental
type
Copper
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Question
Which type of energy conversion is
associated with an operating steam
boiler?
Which type of feed water regulator
listed provides the MOST effective
regulation of boiler water level under all
operating conditions?
Which type of packing is primarily
utilized to control steam leakage from
the casing of a modern auxiliary
turbine?
Which type of reduction gear
arrangement is shown in the
illustration?
Which type of waterside deposits can
normally be removed by chemically
boiling out a boiler?
While a vessel is underway the low
pressure turbine high-speed pinion is
damaged. The pinion is then removed
from the gear train. Under these
circumstances, the main unit is capable
of which speed and direction?
Choice A
Kinetic
Choice B
Thermal
Choice C
Mechanical
Choice D
Specific
Single-element
Double-element
Triple-element
Monothermonic
Teflon
labyrinth
carbon
dovetail
Nested, double
reduction.
Two-pinion, single
reduction.
Corrosion deposits
High temperature
oxide
Oil
Sludge
Reduced speed
ahead only
Reduced speed
astern only
Reduced speed
Reduced speed
ahead and full speed astern and full speed
astern
ahead
loss of vacuum at
the turbine
increased turbine
water knock in the
exhaust temperature turbine gland steam
header
excessive steam
leakage at the
turbine glands
loss of vacuum at
the turbine
increased turbine
water knock on the
exhaust temperature turbine gland steam
header
Excessive water
discharge rate from
the lube oil purifier.
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Illustration
SE-0013
excessive steam
leakage at the
turbine glands
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Question
While making a round of the engine
room, the oil in all of the main engine
bearing sight glasses appears to be
milky. The probable cause is
__________.
While making engine room rounds at
sea, you observe excessive steam
leaking from the forward gland on the
high pressure turbine. This may
indicate that the __________.
While making your rounds, you notice
the main lube oil temperature to be
higher than normal. To remedy this
situation, you should __________.
Choice A
cold running of the
bearing
Choice B
collapse of the oil
wedge
Choice C
air leakage into the
bearing
Choice D
water contamination
of the lube oil
turbine is operating
at low speed
main condenser
vacuum is too high
speed up the
condensate pump
Vacate everyone
from the engine
room immediately,
as this is the
preliminary signal
that CO2 is about to
be released.
Rapidly move
towards the direction
of the noise to
investigate the
probable source.
Cautiously move
towards the source
of the noise,
sweeping the beam
of your flash light
ahead of you.
Vacate everyone
from the engine
room immediately,
as this is the
preliminary signal
that the steam
smothering system is
about to be released.
Rapidly move
towards the direction
of the noise to
investigate the
probable source.
Cautiously move
towards the source
of the noise,
sweeping the beam
of your flash light
ahead of you.
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Illustration
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Question
While on watch at sea with only one
ship's service turbo-generator on line,
the entire plant suddenly blacks out
without warning. After restoring power,
which of the following faults would most
likely have attributed to this casualty?
Choice A
The turbo-generator
throttle valve position
"micro switch"
vibrated open,
allowing the main
breaker to trip open
according to its
protection circuitry.
Choice B
Choice C
Someone pushed
The main air
the trip button to the compressor
'shore power'
suddenly stopped.
breaker.
Choice D
The standby
generator started
automatically and
became motorized.
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Illustration
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Question
Choice A
While standing watch in the engine
erratic water flow
room, irregular feeding or surging of the through the air
feed water supply to a flash evaporator eductor
may be attributed to __________.
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
a clogged vent line
excessive pressure a dirty strainer in the
from the air educator in the seawater feed saltwater feed pump
condenser
heater
suction line
Momentarily close
the valve in the loop
seal line, then
reopen slowly.
Increase the
condensate flow
through the air
ejector.
discharge volutes
wearing rings
pump suction
chill shocking is
leakage at the
necessary to remove second-stage
scale
condenser
faulty operation of
the brine overboard
pump
gasketed joints
valve stems
Illustration
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Question
While standing watch underway in the
engine room, failure of the normal
power supply will cause the emergency
generator to provide power through
__________.
While standing watch, what immediate
action should you take if you are
running at sea speed and notice a
sudden and significant drop in lube oil
pressure to the main turbine?
Choice A
the main bus tie
feeder
Choice B
its output breaker
and automatic bus
transfer device
Choice C
line connection
feeder
Illustration
Choice D
power failure alarm
bus
Do nothing in
particular as this is a
common occurrence
with steam
propulsion plants.
It is only necessary
to immediately open
the automatic makeup feed bypass
valve.
Immediately open
the automatic makeup feed bypass
valve.
Check the
Immediately stop the
condensate level in main engine.
both the main and
auxiliary condenser
hot wells.
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Question
While trying to light off a burner on a
semi-automated boiler, you note that
the fuel oil solenoid valve at the burner
will not stay open. Which of the
following conditions could cause this
problem?
While underway at sea, a mechanical
malfunction in one of the ship's service
generators operating in parallel,
requires that you must secure that
generator. In order to prevent a
possible overload to the remaining
generator, which of the following
sequential courses of action should be
taken?
Choice A
Choice B
The fuel oil pressure The flame scanner is
at that burner is too adjusted for
high.
excessive time delay
in the ignition trial
circuit.
Choice C
The solenoid coil is
energized causing
the valve to remain
closed.
Choice D
The forced draft air
supply has failed.
Trip the
malfunctioning
generator's circuit
breaker and prime
mover throttle trip.
Trip the
malfunctioning
generator's circuit
breaker and
distribution feeder
circuit breakers.
superheater inlet
temperature
temperature of the
HP turbine bleed
desuperheater outlet
temperature
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Illustration
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Question
While underway on watch, you notice
that you need to constantly increase the
coil pressure in the high pressure
contaminated evaporator to maintain
capacity. Which of the following may be
the cause?
While underway on watch, you notice
that you need to constantly increase the
coil pressure in the high pressure
contaminated evaporator to maintain
capacity. Which of the following may be
the cause?
While underway, the boiler water level
in a steaming boiler begins dropping
rapidly and cannot be kept at the
normal level by standard practices. As
the engineer on watch, your next action
should be to __________.
While underway, vacuum in the main
condenser is primarily caused by the
__________.
While vacuum is being raised on the
main unit and the turbine is being
warmed, condensate is recirculated to
the main condenser to __________.
Choice A
The brine density is
improper.
Choice B
Choice C
The heating transfer Impure distillate is
surfaces are being
being produced.
layered with scale.
Illustration
Choice D
Shell vapor pressure
is constantly
decreasing.
ensure the
condensation of air
ejector steam
condenser
desuperheater
While your vessel is steaming with one The steam pressure The steam pressure The water level will
boiler, the automatic combustion control will drop.
will rise.
rise.
system sensing line for the idle boiler is
accidentally opened. How will this
effect the steaming boiler?
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superheater
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Question
While your vessel is underway at
normal speed, a steam drum safety
valve develops a significant leak. Your
first corrective action should be to
__________.
White smoke coming from the stack of
a main propulsion boiler indicates
__________.
White stack smoke from a main
propulsion boiler could indicate
__________.
Why are convergent-divergent nozzles
used in high-pressure turbine
applications?
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Illustration
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
attempt to reseat the secure the boiler and inspect the escape secure the boiler and
valve using the hand check the valve
piping for binding on blank off the valve
releasing gear
spring compression the valve body
flange
To prevent cracking
the furnace
refractory.
To allow any oil to be
separated from the
steam.
To prevent stress
buildup.
To prevent further
steam generation.
To detect and
prevent oil from
getting in the boiler
water.
To prevent ambient
conditions from
affecting the
tolerances of the
machining process.
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As a safety
precaution to prevent
oil leaks into the
bilges.
To control cutting
machine vibration.
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Question
Choice A
Choice B
Why are two fuel oil heaters "E"
Each heater supplies To allow fuel of
provided in the fuel oil system shown in fuel to a different
different
the illustration?
boiler.
temperatures to be
provided to be
provided to each
boiler.
Why are two fuel oil heaters "E"
Each heater supplies To allow fuel of
provided in the fuel oil system shown in fuel to a different
different
the illustration?
boiler.
temperatures to be
provided to be
provided to each
boiler.
Why do double flow reaction turbines
Because there is no Because partially
produce very little axial thrust?
pressure drop across expanded steam is
the blades.
exhausted to the low
pressure turbine
where the expansion
is completed.
Why does air entry into the main
condenser reduce the efficiency of the
steam cycle?
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Reduces windage
loss in the astern
section.
Choice C
To provide a backup
in case one of the
heaters becomes
inoperable.
Illustration
Choice D
Two heaters are
necessary when both
boilers steam at full
SG-0009
load.
SG-0009
Because equalizing
holes are provided in
the turbine wheels.
Condensate sub
Low pressure turbine
cooling in the main exhaust steam
condenser increases enthalpy value
increases
Allow for turbine
To relieve stress at
casing expansion
the light end of the
and contraction.
turbine.
Maintains proper
temperatures in the
ahead stage.
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Question
Why is it occasionally necessary to
verify the accuracy of the distilled water
make-up feed tank level remote
indicator?
Choice A
It is possible to loose
vacuum if the level
rises above the
make-up feed piping
connection.
Choice B
A false high reading
may contribute to an
increase in
condenser absolute
pressure.
Choice C
Choice D
The tank may
All of the above are
overflow in the
correct.
engine space
causing unnecessary
damage to all
electrical equipment.
It is possible to loose
vacuum if the level
rises above the
make-up feed piping
connection.
Less specific energy
available per pound
of steam.
To ensure a proper
fuel to air ratio.
Lower required
specific volume than
saturated steam.
To allow fuel
pressure to buildup
gradually.
represent an
increase in the latent
heat of condensation
97.15 BTU
1196.45 BTU
226
1016.40 BTU
Illustration
SG-0001
SG-0004
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Question
With the steam control valve wide open
during normal operation, the rate of
steam flow from the auxiliary exhaust
steam line to the DC heater is actually a
function of __________.
With vacuum up and the main
propulsion turbine standing by while
awaiting engine orders, it is necessary
to roll the unit alternately ahead and
astern every five minutes to
__________.
You are standing a sea watch in the
engine room of a steam vessel. To
operate at maximum efficiency,
adjustments to the boiler combustion
control system should be made by
setting the __________.
You are standing watch in the engine
room of a steam vessel. You should
blow down a gage glass periodically to
__________.
You can secure the fuel supply to the
boilers from outside the fire room by
__________.
You should blow down a gage glass
periodically to __________.
You would not see a flow through the
bull's-eye of the lube oil gravity tank
overflow line when the __________.
You would not see a flow through the
bull's-eye of the lube oil gravity tank
overflow line when the __________.
Choice A
Choice B
rate of condensation spring pressure of
in the DC heater
the spray valves
Illustration
Choice C
Choice D
water level in the DC rate of evaporation in
heater reservoir
the DC heater
remove any
sediment that has
accumulated
provide water
samples for the
second assistant
operating the remote operating the double closing the master oil closing the oil
shutoff
bottom sluice valves valve with the reach recirculating valve
with the reach rod
rod
with the remote
control
remove any
maintain the proper provide water
test the feed water
sediment from the
water level in the
samples for the
stop-check valve
glass
steam drum
second assistant
main engines are
main engines are
the lube oil service
main engines are
stationary at a stop secured and the
pumps are secured turning at normal sea
bell
turning gear is
speed
engaged
main engines are
main engines are
the lube oil gravity
main engines are
stationary at a stop secured and the
tanks are being
turning at normal sea
bell
turning gear is
drained
speed
engaged
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Question
Choice A
Your main propulsion boilers are
opened the feed
equipped with a two element feed water water valve wide due
regulating control system. While on
to the effect of shrink
watch, you are required to respond to a
'slow' bell from full sea speed. Under
these conditions the automatic feed
water regulator will have __________.
Choice B
closed down on the
feed water valve due
to the decrease in
steam flow demand
Choice C
partially closed down
on the feed water
valve due to the
effect of swell
reduce turbulence
Illustration
Choice D
fully opened the feed
water valve due to
the increase in
steam flow
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