Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #1143 (Set 22)

In a diesel engine closed fresh water cooling system employing a radiator, proper water temperature can be obtained by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — adjusting the radiator louvers

In closed radiator-cooled diesel installations, airflow across the core is regulated by adjustable louvers. Adjusting these louvers controls ambient air passing through the radiator to maintain the correct jacket water operating temperature under varying ambient and load conditions.

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