Question 108Motor Plants - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is C) Run one centrifuge as a purifier at a reduced rate to minimize water, especially salt water, in the fuel. This is the most important factor to prevent high temperature corrosion on an engine's combustion components. Reducing the water and salt content in the fuel oil is crucial, as water and salt can lead to corrosion of engine components when subjected to high temperatures during combustion. Running a centrifuge at a reduced rate allows for more effective separation and removal of water and contaminants from the fuel, which is more effective at preventing corrosion than the other options provided. The other options, while potentially helpful, are not as directly targeted at addressing the root cause of high temperature corrosion as reducing water and salt content in the fuel through careful centrifugation.