Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #15 (Set 1)

On a typical turbo-charged marine diesel engine, what type of blower/compressor is used within the turbocharger?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Centrifugal

Modern marine diesel turbochargers utilize centrifugal compressors to draw in and pressurize intake air radially outward at high rotational speeds before directing it into the engine charge air manifold.

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