Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #283 (Set 6)

Maintaining the proper fuel oil temperature will result in __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — improved atomization

Maintaining correct fuel oil temperature lowers viscosity to the optimal range required by injection pumps and nozzles, directly resulting in superior atomization and cleaner combustion.

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