Question 170Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer70% to pass
Which internal combustion engine starting system uses a vane type fluid motor?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Compressed air.
The compressed air starting system uses a vane-type fluid motor to start the engine. This type of system uses compressed air stored in a tank to drive the vane motor, which in turn cranks the engine to start it. Compressed air starting systems are commonly used on larger marine diesel engines, as they provide a reliable and efficient way to start the engine without relying on an electrical system.
The other options are incorrect because: A) Jet flow is not a common engine starting system, C) Electric starting systems use a battery-powered electric motor to crank the engine, and D) Centrifugal starting systems use a flywheel-driven mechanism, not a vane-type fluid motor.
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