Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #764 (Set 10)

In a by-pass type lubrication system for a diesel engine, the dirty oil line to the centrifuge should be taken from the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — bottom of the lube oil sump

Bypass centrifugal purifier systems draw suction from the lowest point of the lube oil sump where water and heavy sludge naturally settle, maximizing the removal of contaminants from the total oil inventory over time.

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