Steam Plants (Boilers & Turbines) USCG Question #370 (Set 13)

Which of the following construction methods would apply to the Babbitt lined, split- type, reduction gear bearings?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — They are rigidly mounted and dowelled in their housings.

Rigid mounting and precise dowelling of split-type reduction gear bearings within their structural housings prevent shifting, maintain exact mesh geometry, and ensure uniform load distribution across the tooth face under maximum torque conditions.

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