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Preview Speed By Rpm Questions
B | If the pitch of the propeller is 19.4 feet, and the revolutions per day are 96,713, calculate the day's run allowing 6% positive slip. | 308.6 miles | 290.1 miles | 266.4 miles | 327.1 miles | Day's Run |
C | If the pitch of the propeller is 19.7 feet, and the revolutions per day are 86,178, calculate the day's run allowing 3% negative slip. | 326.2 miles | 279.2 miles | 287.6 miles | 311.4 miles | Day's Run |
A | If the pitch of the propeller is 20.1 feet, and the revolutions per day are 118,178, calculate the day's run allowing 6% negative slip. | 414.1 miles | 381.6 miles | 398.4 miles | 367.2 miles | Day's Run |
D | If the pitch of the propeller is 20.6 feet, and the revolutions per day are 107,341, calculate the day's run allowing 3% positive slip. | 374.5 miles | 389.1 miles | 363.6 miles | 352.7 miles | Day's Run |
B | If the pitch of the propeller is 21.2 feet, and the revolutions per day are 93,660, calculate the day's run allowing 5% positive slip. | 163.3 miles | 310.3 miles | 342.9 miles | 217.8 miles | Day's Run |
A | If the pitch of the propeller is 21.3 feet, and the revolutions per day are 126,214, calculate the day's run allowing 4% positive slip. | 424.5 miles | 459.9 miles | 477.3 miles | 442.1 miles | Day's Run |
B | If the pitch of the propeller is 21.5 feet, and the revolutions per day are 96,666, calculate the day's run allowing 9% negative slip. | 341.8 miles | 372.6 miles | 357.9 miles | 311.1 miles | Day's Run |
C | If the pitch of the propeller is 22.4 feet, and the revolutions per day are 103,690, calculate the day's run allowing 9% positive slip. | 321.7 miles | 416.4 miles | 347.6 miles | 382.0 miles | Day's Run |
D | If the pitch of the propeller is 23.2 feet, and the revolutions per day are 94,910, calculate the day's run allowing 11% negative slip. | 362.3 miles | 322.3 miles | 382.0 miles | 402.0 miles | Day's Run |
D | If the pitch of the propeller is 24.8 feet, and the revolutions per day are 93,373, calculate the day's run allowing 11% positive slip. | 380.9 miles | 307.3 miles | 422.8 miles | 339.0 miles | Day's Run |
A | If the pitch of the propeller is 25.1 feet, and the revolutions per day are 91,591, calculate the day's run allowing 7% positive slip. | 351.6 miles | 390.0 miles | 378.1 miles | 404.6 miles | Day's Run |
C | If the pitch of the propeller is 26.3 feet, and the revolutions per day are 87,421, calculate the day's run allowing 7% negative slip. | 351.7 miles | 419.3 miles | 404.6 miles | 378.1 miles | Day's Run |
B | If the pitch of the propeller is 26.7 feet, and the revolutions per day are 131,717, calculate the day's run allowing 4% negative slip. | 649.4 miles | 601.6 miles | 555.2 miles | 578.4 miles | Day's Run |
D | The pitch of the propeller on your vessel is 19'09". You estimate the slip at -3%. If you averaged 82 RPM for the day's run, how many miles did you steam? | 370.8 | 373.6 | 393.7 | 395.3 | Day's Run |
A | The propellers on your twin screw vessel have a pitch of 16'04". What is the distance in a day's run if the average RPM is 94, and you estimate 7% positive slip? | 338.3 miles | 676.6 miles | 778.6 miles | 389.3 miles | Day's Run |
C | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 12.6 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 13.6 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming no slip? | 85 | 81 | 94 | 90 | Rpm |
B | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 15.7 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 23.4 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 6% negative slip? | 76 | 64 | 68 | 72 | Rpm |
A | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 16.4 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 23.8 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 6% positive slip? | 74 | 90 | 82 | 66 | Rpm |
B | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 16.8 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 22.3 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 4% negative slip? | 66 | 73 | 61 | 80 | Rpm |
D | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 17.4 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 25.6 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 3% positive slip? | 67 | 63 | 75 | 71 | Rpm |
A | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 17.8 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 24.7 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 7% positive slip? | 79 | 71 | 75 | 67 | Rpm |
D | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 18.2 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 23.9 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 2% negative slip? | 70 | 79 | 73 | 76 | Rpm |
A | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 18.5 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 21.7 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 4% negative slip? | 83 | 90 | 97 | 114 | Rpm |
C | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 18.6 knots, and the pitch of the propeller is 26.2 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 4% negative slip? | 78 | 75 | 69 | 72 | Rpm |
D | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 19.2 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 22.7 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 4% positive slip? | 96 | 82 | 103 | 89 | Rpm |
B | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 19.6 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 24.6 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 5% positive slip? | 106 | 85 | 76 | 97 | Rpm |
D | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 20.7 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 23.8 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 3% negative slip? | 98 | 79 | 74 | 86 | Rpm |
A | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 21.6 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 22.5 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 2% positive slip? | 99 | 87 | 95 | 81 | Rpm |
B | If the speed necessary for reaching port at a designated time is 23.7 knots and the pitch of the propeller is 20.8 feet, how many revolutions per minute will the shaft have to turn, assuming a 7% negative slip? | 124 | 108 | 112 | 116 | Rpm |
A | The speed necessary to reach port at a designated time is 18.7 knots. The propeller pitch is 24'03", and you estimate 3% positive slip. How many RPM's will the shaft have to turn? | 81 RPM | 98 RPM | 104 RPM | 87 RPM | Rpm |
D | The speed of advance necessary to arrive in port at a designated time is 15.8 knots. The pitch of the propeller is 20.75 feet. You estimate 5% positive slip. How many RPM must you turn to make the necessary speed? | 76.2 | 73.5 | 79.9 | 81.2 | Rpm |
B | You must average 16.25 knots to reach port at a designated time. Your propeller has a pitch of 21'08", and you estimate 4% negative slip. How many RPM's must you average to arrive on time? | 77 RPM | 73 RPM | 82 RPM | 88 RPM | Rpm |
B | From 1020, 3 March, to 1845, 5 March, your vessel steamed an observed distance of 845.6 miles. The average RPM was 78, and the pitch of the propeller was 20'03". What was the slip? | -4 (%) | 4 (%) | -8 (%) | 8 (%) | Slip |
D | The observed distance for a day's run was 302.7 miles. The propeller had a pitch of 20'06", and the average RPM was 67. What was the slip? | -0.7 (%) | 0.7 (%) | -7 (%) | 7 (%) | Slip |
C | The observed noon to noon run for a 24 hour period is 489 miles. The average RPM for the day was 95. The pitch of the wheel is 22.5 feet. What is the slip of the wheel? | 3.7 (%) | 3.2 (%) | 3.4 (%) | 3.9 (%) | Slip |
A | The propeller of a vessel has a pitch of 19.0 feet. If the vessel traveled 183.5 miles (observed distance) in 24 hours at an average of 44 RPM, what was the slip? | 7.4 (%) | -7.4 (%) | 11.6 (%) | -11.6 (%) | Slip |
D | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 18.8 feet and a pitch of 21.4 feet. What would be the slip if the vessel cruised 378 miles in a 24 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 76? | -1.9 (%) | 4.7 (%) | -4.7 (%) | 1.9 (%) | Slip |
A | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 19.9 feet and a pitch of 21.6 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 395 miles in a 23 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 78? | -3.2 (%) | 12 (%) | 3.2 (%) | -12 (%) | Slip |
D | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 20.2 feet and a pitch of 19.0 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 367 miles in a 24 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 84? | 5.2 (%) | -5.2 (%) | -2.9 (%) | 2.9 (%) | Slip |
A | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 20.6 feet and a pitch of 23.4 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 538 miles in a 24 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 87? | -11.6 (%) | 11.6 (%) | -10.3 (%) | 10.3 (%) | Slip |
A | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 20.9 feet and a pitch of 19.6 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 447 miles in a 23 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 108? | 7 (%) | -5.6 (%) | -7 (%) | 5.6 (%) | Slip |
D | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 21.2 feet and a pitch of 20.0 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 391 miles in a 24 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 88? | -6.2 (%) | 11.5 (%) | -11.5 (%) | 6.2 (%) | Slip |
A | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 21.5 feet and a pitch of 24.5 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 458 miles in a 23 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 78? | -5.6 (%) | -12.3 (%) | 12.3 (%) | 5.6 (%) | Slip |
A | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 22.8 feet and a pitch of 19.3 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 287 miles in a 24 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 67? | 6.3 (%) | -6.3 (%) | 24 (%) | -24 (%) | Slip |
C | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 23.7 feet and a pitch of 24.8 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 442 miles in a 23 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 89? | 7.6 (%) | -11.8 (%) | 11.8 (%) | -7.6 (%) | Slip |
A | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 24.0 feet and a pitch of 21.3 feet. What would be the slip if the vessel cruised 510 miles in a 24 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 86? | -17.5 (%) | 17.5 (%) | 12.2 (%) | -12.2 (%) | Slip |
D | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 24.6 feet and a pitch of 26.1 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 462 miles in a 24 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 72? | -2.7 (%) | 3.8 (%) | 2.7 (%) | -3.8 (%) | Slip |
C | The propeller on a vessel has a diameter of 25.3 feet and a pitch of 23.2 feet. What would be the apparent slip if the vessel cruised 515 miles in a 23 hour day (observed distance) at an average RPM of 93? | -3.6 (%) | 5.2 (%) | -5.2 (%) | 3.6 (%) | Slip |
B | The propeller on your vessel has a pitch of 18'09". If the observed distance for a day's run was 399.4 miles and the average RPM was 86, which statement is TRUE? | The day's run by engine RPM was 404.5 miles. | The slip is a negative 5%. | The slip is a positive 5%. | The day's run by engine RPM was 390.6 miles. | Slip |
B | The propeller on your vessel has a pitch of 22.8 feet. From 0800, 18 April, to 1020, 19 April, you steamed an observed distance of 403.6 miles. If your average RPM was 74, what was the slip? | -8 (%) | 8 (%) | 7 (%) | -7 (%) | Slip |
B | Your vessel's propeller has a pitch of 22'06". From 0530, 19 March, to 1930, 20 March, the average RPM was 82. The distance run by observation was 721.5 miles. What was the slip? | 4 (%) | -4 (%) | 7 (%) | -7 (%) | Slip |
A | You are turning 100 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 25 feet, and an estimated slip of -5%. What is the speed of advance? | 25.9 knots | 22.3 knots | 24.7 knots | 23.5 knots | Speed of Advance |
B | You are turning 100 RPM, with propeller pitch of 25 feet, and an estimated negative slip of 5%. What is the speed of advance? | 26.3 knots | 25.9 knots | 23.4 knots | 24.7 knots | Speed of Advance |
A | You are turning 105 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 17 feet, and an estimated slip of -1%. What is the speed of advance? | 17.8 knots | 15.3 knots | 16.9 knots | 17.4 knots | Speed of Advance |
B | You are turning 68 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 18 feet, and an estimated slip of +2%. What is the speed of advance? | 11.5 knots | 11.8 knots | 12.3 knots | 10.7 knots | Speed of Advance |
C | You are turning 78 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 21 feet, and an estimated slip of -7%. What is the speed of advance? | 15.7 knots | 17.8 knots | 17.3 knots | 14.9 knots | Speed of Advance |
B | You are turning 82 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 23 feet, and an estimated slip of +6%. What is the speed of advance? | 19.7 knots | 17.5 knots | 18.4 knots | 17.9 knots | Speed of Advance |
D | You are turning 84 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 22 feet, and an estimated slip of 0%. What is the speed of advance? | 17.7 knots | 18.0 knots | 16.8 knots | 18.2 knots | Speed of Advance |
D | You are turning 85 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 19 feet, and an estimated slip of +3%. What is the speed of advance? | 16.4 knots | 14.7 knots | 17.1 knots | 15.5 knots | Speed of Advance |
A | You are turning 88 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 19 feet, and an estimated slip of 0%. What is the speed of advance? | 16.5 knots | 18.1 knots | 16.9 knots | 17.3 knots | Speed of Advance |
C | You are turning 90 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 24 feet, and an estimated slip of -3%. What is the speed of advance? | 19.2 knots | 20.6 knots | 21.9 knots | 18.8 knots | Speed of Advance |
D | You are turning 93 RPM, with a propeller pitch of 25 feet, and an estimated slip of 0%. What is the speed of advance? | 21.9 knots | 22.4 knots | 20.2 knots | 22.9 knots | Speed of Advance |