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What statement is true concerning the primary purpose of an exhaust muffler/silencer fitted on the exhaust system for any diesel engine so equipped?

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What statement is true concerning the primary purpose of an exhaust muffler/silencer fitted on the exhaust system for any diesel engine so equipped?

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• Relationship between sound attenuation and crew comfort/hearing protection • Effect of exhaust back pressure on diesel engine performance and reliability • What engine manufacturers typically require for maximum allowable back pressure

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• If you increase back pressure in an exhaust, what happens to a diesel engine’s power, temperature, and long‑term health? • Would a designer of marine exhaust systems want to prioritize quiet operation at any cost, or balance quiet with engine breathing efficiency? • Which combination (maximize/minimize) of sound attenuation and back pressure best reflects that balance?

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• Be clear on which direction of back pressure (high vs low) helps an engine breathe more freely. • Think about whether “minimize sound attenuation” means the system is louder or quieter. • Consider what most diesel engine installation manuals say about not exceeding a certain back pressure in the exhaust.

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What statement is true concerning the primary purpose of an exhaust muffler/silencer fitted on the exhaust system for any diesel engine so equipped?

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What statement is true concerning the primary purpose of an exhaust muffler/silencer fitted on the exhaust system for any diesel engine so equipped?

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