USCG USCG Motor
Set 2 • Question #166 of 382
Launch Interactive Practice Room Motor vessels usually have independent lube oil systems for main engine and main reduction gears because __________.
A
coolers are not needed for the gear system
B
contaminants produced by the engine could harm the reduction gears
✓ Correct Answer
C
non-additive oils are used in the main engine system
D
different type centrifuges are required for the main engine and reduction gear lube systems
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Motor Plants (Diesel Engineering), regarding 'Motor vessels usually have independent lube oil systems for main engine and main reduction gears because', the correct operational principle is: 'contaminants produced by the engine could harm the reduction gears'.
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