USCG USCG General Eng
Set 16 • Question #236 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room The purpose of an accumulator in a hydraulic system is to __________.
A
collect any dirt in the system
B
collect fluid from any small leak
C
preheat the fluid during cold weather
D
store potential energy in the form of hydraulic fluid under pressure in the system
✓ Correct Answer
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Engineering General Subjects, for engine room systems involving 'The purpose of an accumulator in a hydraulic system is to', the standard operating requirement is: 'store potential energy in the form of hydraulic fluid under pressure in the system'.
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