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In addition to the main starting air compressor, another air compressor, driven by a separate power source, is installed to __________.

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In addition to the main starting air compressor, another air compressor, driven by a separate power source, is installed to __________.

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• Starting air systems on large diesel engines and why redundancy is important • Difference between starting air, scavenging air, and supercharging air • What is meant by an independent / backup source for critical engine functions

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• Ask yourself: Which of these air systems is absolutely essential to be available even if the main drives or power source fail? • Consider which type of air is normally supplied by engine‑driven blowers or turbochargers rather than by a separate, standby compressor. • Think about SOLAS and class rules: For safety, which function must have a second, independent means of supply so the main engine can still be operated in an emergency?

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• Verify which systems (scavenging and supercharging) are usually mechanically coupled to the engine rather than powered independently from it. • Identify which function specifically uses high‑pressure air stored in bottles for short duration use. • Confirm from your notes that regulations often require a redundant means of providing starting capability for propulsion engines.

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Question 1 of 205eccefa3bacbc34ba4d47d65

In addition to the main starting air compressor, another air compressor, driven by a separate power source, is installed to __________.

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In addition to the main starting air compressor, another air compressor, driven by a separate power source, is installed to __________.

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