Hotel Service Unit 19 Q8 Quiz

Hotel service unit 19 Q8

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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

C) The slowest flow rate possible

A) The minimum speed at which the bilge pump operates

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

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

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

C) It reduces the temperature of the discharge

A) It increases fuel efficiency

D) It prevents noise in the engine room

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

C) To improve the vessel's speed

D) To ensure consistent temperature throughout the system

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

A) To reduce the cost of maintenance

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

D) High salinity in the water

A) High temperature and smooth flow

B) The use of detergents or turbulent conditions

C) Very low flow rates

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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

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

D) A flow with no interaction between different liquid layers

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

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

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

D) The emulsified portion of the liquid

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

A) The splitting of water molecules

D) The breakdown of water particles

C) The emulsification of oil and water

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

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

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

A) To ensure the separator is not operating too slowly

C) To enhance the speed of water flow

D) To increase the temperature of the discharge

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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

D) The separation process between oil and water

A) A clear separation of oil and water

C) The maximum flow rate in the bilge separator

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