MEK Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 21 of 30
Which of this is not a moving part of a diesel engine
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Direct Answer
Option D: crankcase
The crankcase is the housing for the crankshaft and part of the engine block; it is a stationary component. The piston, crankshaft, and connecting rod are all essential moving parts within the diesel engine's power cycle.
All Options
A
piston
B
crankshaft
C
connecting rod
D
crankcase
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
The crankcase is the housing for the crankshaft and part of the engine block; it is a stationary component. The piston, crankshaft, and connecting rod are all essential moving parts within the diesel engine's power cycle.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Marine Engineering Knowledge (MEK).
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