Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #913 (Set 19)

Which of the following is one of the ways to prevent a scavenging fire on a slow speed diesel engine?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Keep the scavenging space clean and free of oil.

Scavenge fires in slow-speed diesel engines are fueled by accumulated unburnt fuel, cylinder lube oil, and carbon deposits. Maintaining pristine scavenging spaces eliminates the combustible fuel source required for ignition.

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