Hotel Service Unit 19 Q8 Quiz

Hotel service unit 19 Q8

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Why is monitoring the interface important in an Oily Water Bilge Separator?

D) To increase the temperature of the discharge

A) To ensure the separator is not operating too slowly

B) To identify the correct levels for separation and prevent oil discharge

C) To enhance the speed of water flow

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What does "coalescence" mean in the context of oil-water separation?

C) The emulsification of oil and water

D) The breakdown of water particles

B) The joining of small oil droplets into larger droplets for easier separation

A) The splitting of water molecules

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What does "emulsion" mean in the context of oily water separation?

B) A stable mixture where oil droplets are suspended in water or vice versa

C) The maximum flow rate in the bilge separator

A) A clear separation of oil and water

D) The separation process between oil and water

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Why is it important not to exceed the maximum flow rate in an Oily Water Bilge Separator?

A) It increases fuel efficiency

B) It ensures the proper operation and effectiveness of the separation process

C) It reduces the temperature of the discharge

D) It prevents noise in the engine room

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What is the "interface" in an oil-water separation system?

D) The emulsified portion of the liquid

C) The maximum flow rate indicator

B) The boundary layer between the oil and water phases

A) The point where oil fully mixes with water

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What can cause an emulsion to form in an oily water separator system?

C) Very low flow rates

D) High salinity in the water

A) High temperature and smooth flow

B) The use of detergents or turbulent conditions

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Why is it important to control turbulent flow in an Oily Water Bilge Separator?

B) To prevent oil and water from mixing too much, which hinders separation

A) To reduce the cost of maintenance

D) To ensure consistent temperature throughout the system

C) To improve the vessel's speed

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What does "maximum flow rate" refer to in an Oily Water Bilge Separator?

D) The flow rate that ensures full emulsification

B) The highest allowable volume of liquid passing through the separator per unit time

C) The slowest flow rate possible

A) The minimum speed at which the bilge pump operates

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What does "turbulent flow" refer to in the context of Oily Water Bilge Separators?

A) A smooth, steady flow of liquid

B) A flow where liquid moves in chaotic, irregular patterns

D) A flow with no interaction between different liquid layers

C) The flow rate set by the pump's specifications

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