Question 29General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is B) Entering harbors. The pre-treatment capabilities of a reverse osmosis fresh water generator are most likely to be overloaded when entering harbors due to the increased turbidity and potential contaminants in harbor waters compared to open seas. Harbor waters often contain higher levels of suspended sediments, organic matter, and other pollutants that can clog or overwhelm the pre-treatment system, leading to reduced performance or even failure of the reverse osmosis unit. Therefore, it is generally recommended to avoid operating the reverse osmosis system under these high-turbidity conditions found in harbor environments. The other options are incorrect because entering low temperature seas (A) or high temperature seas (C) would not directly impact the pre-treatment capabilities, and entering open seas (D) would typically have lower turbidity levels compared to harbors, posing less risk of overloading the pre-treatment system.