USCG USCG General Eng
Set 2 • Question #264 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room How is water traveling along the shaft of a centrifugal pump prevented from entering the shaft bearing?
A
Shaft seal
B
Water flinger
✓ Correct Answer
C
Drain hole
D
Lantern ring
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Engineering General Subjects, for engine room systems involving 'How is water traveling along the shaft of a centrifugal pump prevented from entering the shaft bearing', the standard operating requirement is: 'Water flinger'.
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