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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