Question 425Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer

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When tightening the lock ring "G" of the device shown in the illustration, two events are simultaneously accomplished. Which of the following statements represents these events? Illustration MO-0112

Diagram for USCG Motor Plants Assistant: When tightening the lock ring "G" of the device shown in the illustration, two...
AThe lock ring insures proper contact between the bowl top and the sliding bowl bottom, in addition to compressing the disc stack.
BThe lock ring forces the disc stack onto the spindle, providing a positive means of rotation and locating the bowl top to seal the separation chamber.
CWhen tightened, the lock ring allows for movement of the sliding piston and positions the sliding piston within the bowl bottom.
DThe lock ring insures proper positioning of the disc stack and maintains a positive contact of the bowl top and bowl bottom.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C. When tightening the lock ring "G" of the device shown in the illustration, it allows for movement of the sliding piston and positions the sliding piston within the bowl bottom. This is correct because the lock ring is responsible for securing the sliding piston or bowl bottom in place, enabling the proper operation of the device. Tightening the lock ring ensures the sliding piston can move freely within the bowl bottom, which is a critical function for the device to work as intended. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the specific events that occur when tightening the lock ring. The lock ring does not directly ensure contact between the bowl top and bottom, compress the disc stack, or maintain the positioning of the disc stack, as described in the other options.

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