Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #434 (Set 10)

Which of the following problems could develop due to the accumulation of oil vapors in the crankcase of a diesel engine?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Crankcase explosion

Accumulated combustible oil vapors within a diesel engine crankcase form an explosive atmosphere when mixed with air, which can be ignited by hot spots to trigger a catastrophic crankcase explosion.

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