Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #785 (Set 27)

Which of the following types of bearings are used as line shaft bearings?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Ring-oiled, Babbitt-faced, spherical seat, shell

Intermediate line shaft bearings typically utilize ring-oiled, Babbitt-faced, spherical-seated split shells to accommodate minor shaft deflections while ensuring reliable self-contained hydrodynamic lubrication.

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