Engine Plants (Supplementary) USCG Question #701 (Set 7)

A three inch overboard discharge line, located six feet below the waterline, has ruptured and separated from the hull. What would be the minimum number of strokes per minute required from a 10" x 8" x 12" duplex double acting reciprocating bilge pump, operating at 96% efficiency, to keep the bilge water level from continuing to rise? See Illustration SF-0034

USCG Exam Illustration SF-0034
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration SF-0034
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 87 strokes per minute

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 87 strokes per minute.

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