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1
Q

2 types of fuel tanks

A

Displacement

Non displacement

2
Q

What is a displacement tank

A

When the fuel starts to empty sea water takes its place to keep the tanks full at all times

This ensures the stability of the ship

Usually in groups of 3 or 4

3
Q

What does a centrifuge do

A

It polished the fuel ( gets all the water out off the fuel) and gets any dirt particles out of the fuel

4
Q

How does a centrifuge work

A

It spins and using centrifugal force the heaviest liquid will go to the out side of the centrifuge where it is collected and pumped out

5
Q

What is a service tank

A

Supply clean water free fuel for the system

6
Q

Fuel tests carried out

A

Visual tests
Water reaction test
Colour tests
Diesel fuel filtration test kit (dfftk)

7
Q

What is dfftk

A

Diesel fuel filtration kit