Higher viscosity means?
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Option C: Poor atomization of fuel
High fuel viscosity prevents proper mechanical atomization inside combustion chambers, leading to incomplete combustion, carbon deposits, and thermal inefficiency. Marine engineering standards require maintaining correct fuel oil temperatures prior to injection to achieve optimum viscosity for atomization.
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High fuel viscosity prevents proper mechanical atomization inside combustion chambers, leading to incomplete combustion, carbon deposits, and thermal inefficiency. Marine engineering standards require maintaining correct fuel oil temperatures prior to injection to achieve optimum viscosity for atomization.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (OCTCO/OCTF).
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