Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #910 (Set 19)

Which of the following oil mist to air ratios would most likely lead to the most severe crankcase explosion?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 5-7% by volume.

An oil mist concentration of approximately 5 to 7 percent by volume creates the most chemically reactive and violently explosive mixture within a diesel crankcase.

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