USCG USCG General Eng
Set 3 • Question #314 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the operating engineer because it __________.
A
is an indication of the amount of noncombustible material present in the oil
✓ Correct Answer
B
indicates the quantity of energy released by burning a unit amount of the fuel
C
is useful for determining proper atomization temperatures
D
reflects the overall thermal efficiency of the fuel oil service system
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Engineering General Subjects, for engine room systems involving 'The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the operating engineer because it', the standard operating requirement is: 'is an indication of the amount of noncombustible material present in the oil'.
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