Question 50General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

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What is the function of the item "7" shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0111

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AThis jacket water pump circulates salt water through the jacket water cooling system to provide engine cooling.
BThis jacket water pump circulates fresh water throughout the engine cooling and distiller heating systems.
CThis jacket water pump supplies the distiller with sea water feed while also powering the eductors.
DThis circulating salt water pump will supply feed water for the operation of the distiller.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) This jacket water pump circulates fresh water throughout the engine cooling and distiller heating systems. The jacket water pump (item "7" in the illustration) is responsible for circulating fresh water through the engine's cooling system and the distiller's heating system. This allows the engine to be cooled effectively and provides the necessary thermal energy to the distiller for its operation. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the function of this particular pump.

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