The purpose of a thrust bearing, mounted...

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Question 1 of 270705eccefa0bacbc34ba4d470a3

The purpose of a thrust bearing, mounted between the engine and the propeller of a steam plant power train, is to __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

The purpose of a thrust bearing, mounted between the engine and the propeller of a steam plant power train, is to __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Thrust bearing function in a propulsion shaft line • Difference between radial loads and axial (thrust) loads on a shaft • How propeller force is ultimately transmitted to the ship’s structure (hull)

💭 Think About

• When a propeller pushes water, in what direction is the main force on the shaft (along the shaft or sideways)? • Which type of bearing handles forces ALONG the shaft, and which type handles forces ACROSS the shaft? • Think about what would happen to the engine and hull if there were no special bearing to take the propeller’s push or pull.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which options describe axial/thrust loads vs radial loads • Match the bearing’s primary job: does a thrust bearing mainly deal with alignment, vibration, gear forces, or propeller push/pull? • Consider which component must ultimately carry the propeller’s pushing force: the crankshaft only, the gears only, or the ship’s hull.

Question 1 of 27070

The purpose of a thrust bearing, mounted between the engine and the propeller of a steam plant power train, is to __________.

dampen torsional vibrations

transmit propeller thrust to the hull

maintain crankshaft radial alignment

absorb gear thrust in double helical gears

Question 1 / 270705eccefa0bacbc34ba4d470a3

Question 1 of 270705eccefa0bacbc34ba4d470a3

The purpose of a thrust bearing, mounted between the engine and the propeller of a steam plant power train, is to __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

The purpose of a thrust bearing, mounted between the engine and the propeller of a steam plant power train, is to __________.