Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #321 (Set 4)

Which of the listed design features is most common with a two-stroke cycle, low- speed main propulsion diesel engine?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Piston rod and crosshead construction

Low-speed two-stroke crosshead diesels separate the crankcase from the combustion space using a piston rod, crosshead, and stuffing box, preventing corrosive combustion byproducts from contaminating crankcase lubricating oil.

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