Engineering, Control Systems. Test 9 – Online Maritime Tests

In an engine operation, what is the effect called that describes the unstable operation of the governor that will not maintain a steady state condition ?

Stability.
Hunting.
Deadbeat.
Sensitivity.

Why is there an indicating flap 'IF' (shown with arrow up and arrow down) fitted on the outlet of the piston cooling water buffer tank ?

To indicate that the engine is running
To indicate that buffer air and water flow are in order.
To indicate if the pump is running
To indicate that the buffer air in the system is in order.

What will happen to the level of the expansion tank if the engine slows down or stops ?

Nothing will happen.
The level will at first decrease but increases again.
The level will increase.
The level will decrease.

Which of the following records the cylinder pressure existing at various positions throughout the engine cycle?

A Temperature diagram.
An Indicator diagram.
A Timing diagram.
A Cycle diagram.

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