Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #1046 (Set 32)

How does combustion air enter the cylinder of a two-cycle diesel engine?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Ports

Two-cycle diesel engines utilize cylinder liner ports uncovered by the piston near bottom dead center to admit fresh scavenging and combustion air, distinguishing them from four-stroke designs that rely primarily on cylinder head valves.

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