What type of lube oil cooler is shown in the illustration? GS-0122
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — Shell-and-tube
Shell-and-tube heat exchangers are standard across marine propulsion plants for lubricating oil cooling, utilizing a bundle of tubes enclosed within a cylindrical shell to facilitate efficient thermal transfer between oil and seawater or central freshwater systems.
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