Description : Maintenance of alkaline batteries should include _________. A. checking the electrolyte weekly using a hydrometer B. replacing the electrolyte every 5 years C. top off with sulfuric acid as needed D. making certain connections are tight and clean
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Routine maintenance of lead acid batteries should include _____________. A. keeping the terminals clean B. coating cable connections with petroleum jelly C. maintaining a trickle charge D. all of the above
Description : When charging a 100 amp-hour lead-acid battery, ___________. A. the temperature of the electrolyte should not be allowed to exceed 90°F B. the charging rate should be no greater than 125% of the ... nearing full charge and it will be necessary to reduce the charging current to a low finishing rate
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : When checking the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte with a hydrometer, you should be aware that ________________. A. the battery is fully charged when the float sinks deepest into the ... is added to the cell D. warm temperatures will lower the specific gravity of the electrolyte
Description : Local action in a nickel-cadmium battery is offset by _____________. A. separating the positive and negative plates with plastic spacers B. separating the positive and negative plates with resin impregnated spacers C. adding a small amount of lithium hydroxide to the electrolyte D. trickle charging
Description : Proper storage battery maintenance includes ____________. A. keeping connections tight and casing surfaces clean B. making sure electrolyte level is below the separator plates C. insulating the terminals with naval jelly D. maintaining a high charging rate at all times
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Which of the following statements of Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) concerning battery installations is correct? A. Sign, permanently secured to the battery trays, indicating that 'naked lights or smoking is ... on the bottom. D. Power and lighting batteries must be of the lead-acid type only.
Description : Which of the listed safety features should be provided in small rooms or lockers where batteries are stored? A. Installation of a fixed CO2 system. B. An exhaust duct is to be provided and led from within ... An exhaust duct is to be provided and led from the top of the locker to the open air.
Description : Under normal conditions, storage batteries used for starting the emergency diesel generator are maintained in a charged state by which of the following methods? A. Trickle charging B. Fast charging C. Equalizing charge D. Reverse charging
Description : When troubleshooting an alkaline storage battery a weak or dead cell is best located by ____________. A. checking the specific gravity of each cell B. visually inspecting each cell's ... testing each cell with a voltmeter D. measuring the electrolyte temperature with an accurate mercury thermometer
Description : Which of the following statements concerning nickel-cadmium batteries is true? A. When mixing electrolyte always add acid to the water. B. Nickel-cadmium batteries can be charged and ... The electrolyte of an idle nickel-cadmium battery must be replaced monthly to maintain battery condition.
Description : In the illustrated circuit the voltage is 12 VDC and the resistance is 3 ohms. If the battery is rated for 120 amp-hours, how long before the voltage will drop to 1.75 volts per cell? EL-0018 A. 12 hours B. 1.75 days C. 30 hours D. 2.5 days
Description : Which of the listed battery charging circuits is used to maintain a wet-cell, lead-acid, storage battery in a fully charged state during long periods of disuse? A. Normal charging circuit B. Quick charging circuit C. Trickle charging circuit D. High ampere charging circuit
Description : When you check the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte with a hydrometer, it should be kept in mind that ____________. A. the battery is fully charged when the indicator floats low in ... taken immediately after water is added to the cell D. temperature has no effect on hydrometer readings
Description : The standard procedure for maintaining the charge in an emergency diesel starting battery is to trickle charge the battery _____________. A. continuously B. at least once each week C. whenever the charge falls to 75% of full charge D. whenever the electrolyte specific gravity falls to 1.250 or lower
Description : Two contributors of electronic console failures are heat and vibration. To combat some of their effects, preventive maintenance procedures should include ______________. A. systematic rotation of circuit cards with those ... bolts and changing of the air in the control room D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : A hydrometer is used to measure the ____________. A. specific gravity of a battery electrolyte B. water pressure in a deck pipeline C. amount of potable water a vessel is taking on D. power developed by a salt water service pump
Description : The specific gravity of the electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is measured by a _____________. A. gould plate B. titration pipette C. hydrometer D. litmus paper test
Description : To determine the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery, you should ___________. A. check the electrolyte with a hydrometer B. use the constant specific gravity method C. use a nonbreakable mercury thermometer D. connect a voltmeter to the battery terminals
Description : Which of the following statements concerning the specific gravity of a battery electrolyte is true? A. The electrolyte becomes less dense when it is cooled. B. The specific gravity reading is lowered ... water is added. D. The temperature does not affect the specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Description : In the illustration, the chemical reaction depicted indicates that the _________. EL-0061 A. battery is being charged at a high rate B. cell is short circuited C. cell is discharging D. battery is attached to a trickle charger
Description : Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) state that a continuous trickle charge, supplied from the ship's service power system, is required for batteries supplying power to the ___________. A. emergency diesel ... system for the radar C. portable radios for the lifeboats D. radios installed in the lifeboats
Description : In addition to testing the calibration of a circuit breaker, maintenance should include all of the following EXCEPT ______________. A. changing out of magnetic elements and thermal heaters yearly B. ... for loose or missing parts D. making sure foreign matter does not block tripping element
Description : A slow continual loss of electrolyte level from one cell of a storage battery could be due to _______________. A. a cracked casing B. too low a charging rate C. the specific gravity being higher than normal D. one filler cap installed too tightly
Description : When a nickel-cadium battery begins gassing while connected to the battery charging circuit, you should _____________. A. do nothing as this is a normal condition when charging B. add distilled water ... to each cell to increase the specific gravity of the electrolyte D. decrease the charging rate
Description : Trickle charger of a storage battery helps to A. Maintain proper electrolyte level B. Increase its reverse capacity C. Prevent sulphation D. Keep it fresh and fully charged
Last Answer : D. Keep it fresh and fully charged
Description : As shown in the illustration if the applied voltage is 12 VDC, the resistance of R1 is 110 ohms, and R2 is 10 kohms what is the voltage measured across R1 EL-0036 A. 11.86 volts B. .131 volts C. 12 volts D. .673 volts
Description : The illustrated motor controller _________. EL-0023 A. is a low voltage release controller because the motor will stop when voltage falls below a certain value and automaticly start when normal voltage ... with a generator or transformer bank that is 'wye' wound with T2 connected to the neutral
Description : In the illustrated circuit, if the input to leads 'B' and 'Y' was 24 VDC the output between 'A' and 'X' will be _________. EL-0069 A. 24 VDC B. 22.8 VDC, 24 VDC minus the 1.2 VDC voltage drop across two diodes C. undeterminable without knowing the turns ratio of the transformer D. 0 VDC
Description : what is trickle charging ?
Last Answer : It is the process of charging a fully charged battery at the rate equal to its own discharge rate. This process ensures that the battery remains fully charged. It is carried out only when the battery is not connected to the load.
Description : If violent gassing occurs when a lead-acid storage battery is first placed on charge, the _____________. A. battery must be given an emergency charge B. charging rate is too low C. charging rate is too high D. specific gravity of the electrolyte solution is too low
Description : The specific gravity of the electrolyte solution in a lead acid battery _____________. A. is not effected during charging B. remains the same during discharge C. would read close to 1.830 when discharged D. gives an indication of the state of charge of the battery
Description : Violent gassing from a lead-acid battery while it is being charged, indicates that the _____________. A. plate separators are grounded B. battery compartment ventilation is inadequate C. electrolyte specific gravity is too low D. charging rate is too high
Description : When charging a nickel-cadmium battery, ____________. A. the charging rate should be lessened when gassing commences B. overcharging should be avoided C. the specific gravity of the electrolyte will be ... by the state of charge D. add distilled water just prior to charging to insure proper mixing
Description : The proper way to mix the electrolyte for a battery is to add _____________. A. acid to alkaline water B. acid to distilled water C. alkaline water to acid D. distilled water to acid
Description : The dry-cell batteries, when connected as shown in the illustration, would produce ____________. EL-0070 A. 1.5 volts B. 2.5 volts C. 3.5 volts D. 4.5 volts
Description : When charging lead-acid batteries, the charging rate should be reduced as the battery nears its full charge to ____________. A. prevent damaging battery plates B. allow equalization of cell voltages C. reduce lead sulfate deposits D. increase lead peroxide formation
Description : When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the charging rate as the battery nears its full charge capacity to ______________. A. prevent excessive gassing and overheating B. allow equalization of cell voltages C. reduce lead sulfate deposits D. increase lead peroxide formation
Description : You use a hydrometer to check the condition of the electrolyte in your car battery. It is actually measuring what property of the fluid? w) charge x) density y) temperature z) surface tension
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DENSITY
Description : In the illustration, the component labeled 'G' _________. EL-0031 A. is lined with cardboard to maintain a moisture (electrolyte) barrier between cells B. is a one piece container with compartments for each individual cell C. must be UL approved for shipboard use D. can only contain one cell
Description : Which of the following conditions indicates a short circuited capacitor when checking its condition with an ohmmeter? A. The capacitor shows charging, but the final resistance reading is appreciably less ... moves quickly to the low resistance side of the scale, then slowly recedes toward infinity.
Description : In the illustration, the diode between terminals 16 and 17 is to _________. EL-0046 A. insure that the voltage across the governor coil (EG-3P) never exceeds .6 VDC B. compensate for the ... heating up C. protect the electronic governor from counter EMF D. act as a filter to prevent hunting
Description : In the illustrated circuit, if the battery is 24 VDC, the resistance of R1 is 24 ohms, and the resistance of R2 is 24 ohms, the total current is _________. EL-0019 A. 2 amps B. 1 amp C. 1/2 amp D. 2.4 amps
Description : A lead-acid battery may become hotter than normal during a charge if the _________. A. battery has a shorted cell B. charging voltage is too low C. specific gravity is too high D. battery room door is secured
Description : What will be the total output voltage if four 1.5 volt batteries are connected in a series-parallel arrangement as shown in the illustration? EL-0039 A. 1.5 volts B. 3.0 volts C. 4.5 volts D. 6.0 volts
Description : According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), which of the following systems must be arranged so as to be energized by the final emergency power source? A. at least one light in the ... operated watertight door system C. each charging panel for temporary emergency batteries D. all of the above
Description : Which of the following procedures represents the best method to prevent the freezing of batteries continuously exposed to low temperatures? A. The battery caps should be removed. B. The battery cap ... in a fully charged condition. D. The battery should be disconnected from its charging source.
Description : When a battery-charging panel is being used, the batteries will discharge if _____________. A. DC voltage is supplied B. the polarity is reversed C. the voltage fluctuates D. too little current is supplied
Description : Caution must be exercised during the charging of lead-acid storage batteries as _____________. A. the acid will become weaker B. hydrogen gas is being continuously liberated C. both plates are changing chemically to lead sulfate D. lead peroxide in the negative plate is poisonous
Description : When lead-acid batteries are charging, they always give off hydrogen gas that is _____________. A. considered inert B. highly explosive C. extremely toxic D. heavier than air