Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #450 (Set 6)

A diesel engine with a combustion chamber located between the crowns of two pistons is known as a/an __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — opposed piston engine

An opposed piston engine utilizes two pistons moving in opposite directions within a single cylinder barrel, creating a shared combustion chamber directly between their crowns without conventional cylinder heads or valve trains, maximizing power density and thermal efficiency.

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