Motor Plants & Auxiliary Boilers USCG Question #1366 (Set 27)

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 marine propulsion diesels utilize crossheads and piston rods to isolate combustion chambers from the crankcase and handle high side thrusts.

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