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In order to maintain the effectiveness of the lube oil centrifuge to remove water, the engineer in charge should __________.

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In order to maintain the effectiveness of the lube oil centrifuge to remove water, the engineer in charge should __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Principle of centrifuging: how separation of oil and water depends on density difference, residence time, and bowl speed • Effect of temperature on viscosity: how lube oil temperature changes its flow and separation characteristics • Manufacturer’s operating limits for lube oil centrifuges, especially recommended inlet temperature and flow rate

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• Which action directly improves the physical separation of water from oil inside the centrifuge, rather than just monitoring conditions or maintenance intervals? • How does oil viscosity affect the ability of water droplets to move outward under centrifugal force—thicker (colder) oil vs thinner (warmer) oil? • What happens inside the bowl if the feed rate is too high compared to the machine’s rated capacity?

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• Identify which choice is about controlling a key operating parameter (not just inspection or infrequent cleaning). • Ask whether the stated temperature or flow rate in the options is realistic for efficient lube oil separation in a shipboard centrifuge. • Eliminate any option that would overload the centrifuge or only provide periodic visual checks without affecting real-time separation.

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Question 1 of 20

In order to maintain the effectiveness of the lube oil centrifuge to remove water, the engineer in charge should __________.

have the centrifuge cleaned only once every 30 days

take lube oil samples each week and place in clear containers for inspection

maintain the lube oil input temperature at a maximum of 110°F

insure that the oil input is always twice the output capacity

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Question 1 / 205eccefa2bacbc34ba4d47988

Question 1 of 205eccefa2bacbc34ba4d47988

In order to maintain the effectiveness of the lube oil centrifuge to remove water, the engineer in charge should __________.

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In order to maintain the effectiveness of the lube oil centrifuge to remove water, the engineer in charge should __________.

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