Question 244General Subjects - Assistant Engineer
70% to passThe function of item "7" shown in the illustration is to_______________. Illustration GS-0153
Adirect the flow of the oily-water mixture against the coalescer bed
Bsupport the tank access panel
Callow the oil accumulated to exit the device, while remaining separated from the liquid
Dprevent separated oil from mixing with the incoming bilge water
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) prevent separated oil from mixing with the incoming bilge water. The function of item "7" in the illustration GS-0153 is to act as a weir or baffle that prevents the separated oil from re-mixing with the incoming bilge water. This helps maintain the oil/water separation within the device and ensures that the oil can be properly discharged or disposed of separately. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) does not describe the function of item 7, B) refers to a different component, and C) does not fully capture the purpose of preventing re-mixing of the oil and water.
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