The small end of the connecting rod is attached to the piston with a （）.

单项选择题Increasing the load on an engine equipped with a constant speed mechanical governor, will cause the engine speed to initially （）.

A.increase
B.decrease
C.fluctuate
D.remain constant

单项选择题A dirty diesel engine oil filter element can best be detected by （）.

A.visual inspection of the elements
B.the pressure drop across the filter
C.high lube oil sump temperature
D.decrease in oil viscosity from the filter

单项选择题In an auxiliary boiler steam and water system, the highest pressure will be in the （）.

A.steam stop valve
B.dry pipe
C.feedwater system
D.generating tubes

单项选择题If the jacket water temperature of an operating diesel engine suddenly rises above normal, the cause can be attributed to （）.

A.an overfilled expansion tank
B.excess chromate treatment of the jacket water
C.a clogged raw water sea suction
D.cavitation erosion of the heat exchanger tubes

单项选择题The possibility of damage from operating a diesel engine at critical speeds is reduced by the use of（）.

A.an isochronous governor
B.elastic engine mounts
C.a vibration damper
D.a cast iron bed plate with good flexible qualities