Question 267Electricity/Electronics - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
According to 46 CFR, Subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), emergency diesel engine starting systems are required to have sufficient capacity to provide power for at least how many consecutive starts?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 6.
According to 46 CFR Subchapter J, Section 111.15-10, emergency diesel engine starting systems are required to have sufficient capacity to provide power for at least 6 consecutive starts without recharging the starting system. This regulation ensures that the emergency diesel engine can be reliably started multiple times in the event of a power failure or other emergency situation.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not align with the regulatory requirement of 6 consecutive starts. 3 starts (option A) would not provide enough redundancy, while 9 (option C) and 12 (option D) starts exceed the minimum standard set forth in the regulation.
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