Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #980 (Set 21)

Which of the following methods is used to lubricate main propulsion medium-speed diesel engine reduction gears?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Oil is sprayed through nozzles at the point of gear mesh.

Medium-speed reduction gears rely on forced-feed lubrication systems where oil is continuously sprayed through dedicated nozzles directly at the gear tooth mesh points for cooling and friction reduction.

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