USCG Exam PracticeDiesel engine principles (motor propulsion)
In a marine diesel starting-air system, starting-air receivers are designed to hold enough air for how many consecutive starts on a reversible main engine before recharging is required?
- A. Six
- B. Eight
- ✓ TwelveCorrect
- D. Twenty
Why C is correct
Starting-air receivers are commonly sized to provide twelve consecutive starts for a reversible main engine before the compressors must recharge them. This reserve ensures the engine can be maneuvered without interruption during critical operations.
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