Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #863 (Set 18)

When an additional load is applied to a diesel engine which is using an inadequately inflated air bladder clutch unit, you can expect __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — overheating because of slipping shoes

An inadequately inflated air bladder clutch lacks sufficient normal force to lock the friction elements together under load. When torque is applied, the resulting relative motion causes continuous friction disc slipping, generating intense heat and potential thermal destruction.

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