Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #844 (Set 18)

Which of the fuel nozzles listed requires the LEAST maintenance?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Pintle

Pintle nozzles feature a self-cleaning pin protruding through the orifice, resisting carbon buildup better than multi-hole nozzles and requiring the least frequent maintenance.

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