Hotel Service Unit 19 Q8 Quiz

Hotel service unit 19 Q8

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

A) A clear separation of oil and water

C) The maximum flow rate in the bilge separator

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

D) The separation process between oil and water

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

A) To ensure the separator is not operating too slowly

D) To increase the temperature of the discharge

C) To enhance the speed of water flow

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

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

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

C) The emulsification of oil and water

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

D) The emulsified portion of the liquid

A) The point where oil fully mixes with water

C) The maximum flow rate indicator

B) The boundary layer between the oil and water phases

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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

C) To improve the vessel's speed

A) To reduce the cost of maintenance

D) To ensure consistent temperature throughout the system

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

D) It prevents noise in the engine room

C) It reduces the temperature of the discharge

A) It increases fuel efficiency

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

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

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

D) A flow with no interaction between different liquid layers

A) A smooth, steady flow of liquid

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

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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

A) The minimum speed at which the bilge pump operates

C) The slowest flow rate possible

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

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

B) The use of detergents or turbulent conditions

A) High temperature and smooth flow

D) High salinity in the water

C) Very low flow rates

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