USCG Exam PracticeDiesel engine principles (motor propulsion)
In a marine diesel starting-air system, starting-air receivers are typically sized to provide how many consecutive starts for a reversible main engine before recharging is required?
- A. Four
- B. Eight
- ✓ TwelveCorrect
- D. Twenty
Why C is correct
Starting-air receivers are commonly sized to hold enough air for twelve consecutive starts on a reversible main engine before the compressors must recharge them. (DOE-HDBK-1018 Vol.1 §1-5)
Cited:DOE-HDBK-1018 Vol.1 §1-5