Question 75Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer

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How is lubrication provided to the device shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0120

Diagram for USCG Motor Plants Assistant: How is lubrication provided to the device shown in the illustration?...
AThe lubrication system closely resembles the system used with standard line shaft bearings.
BA separate system containing oil under extremely high-pressure is used due to its ability to provide a high film strength.
COnly silicate ester based synthetic oils have the capability and necessary characteristics to be used in this type of application.
DThe lube oil enters through the supply pipes shown as #11 and eventually drains to the main engine sump.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) The lube oil enters through the supply pipes shown as #11 and eventually drains to the main engine sump. This is the correct answer because the illustration MO-0120 appears to depict a main engine lubrication system, where the lubrication oil is supplied through designated pipes (labeled #11) and then drains back into the main engine sump after performing its lubricating function. This is the standard method of providing lubrication to the main engine components in a marine propulsion system. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) does not accurately describe the lubrication system shown, B) indicates the use of an excessively high-pressure system which is unlikely for a main engine, and C) specifies the use of a specific lubricant type, which is not the focus of the question.

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