Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #1232 (Set 24)

While bunkering heavy fuel, what quick/easy test can one perform onboard to determine the compatibility of 'old' with 'new' fuel?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Use blotter paper with a single concentric drop of 'old' and 'new' fuel, if they do not form separate circles, the fuels may be deemed compatible.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: Use blotter paper with a single concentric drop of 'old' and 'new' fuel, if they do not form separate circles, the fuels may be deemed compatible..

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