Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #29 (Set 1)

What would be considered a normal temperature increase between the inlet and outlet jacket cooling water of a medium or high-speed diesel engine operating at normal load?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 10° to 20°F

Medium and high-speed diesel engines typically operate with a jacket cooling water temperature differential of 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit between inlet and outlet. This controlled delta-T prevents excessive thermal stress while adequately removing combustion heat.

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