Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #640 (Set 14)

When running a large, dual fuel, main propulsion diesel engine on heavy fuel, which of the following precautions should be observed when switching from heavy fuel oil to diesel oil?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — The temperature of the fuel from the preheater should be gradually reduced after switching over the three-way valve.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: The temperature of the fuel from the preheater should be gradually reduced after switching over the three-way valve..

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