Author: UKM TUTICORIN

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(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, an open loop system for reducing SOx emissions from engine exhaust gas, explaining how the system operates whilst the vessel is in open waters (6) (b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a closed loop scrubber system for removing SOx from engine exhaust gas, explaining the…

EK General Oct 2018 (Q7)

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As Chief Engineer Officer, prepare standing orders for working with gas cutting and gas welding equipment, including the storage of spare bottles. (10) Duties & watch-keeping Oct 2018 (Q7)

EK Motor Jul 2018 (Q1)

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As chief engineer, write instructions for the checking of the engine slow turning system and subsequent routine monitoring of the engine slow turning system. The instruction must take account of problem areas which may be linked to the need for slow turning of an engine whilst selected for standby prior to an actual start. (16)…

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q9)

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(a) Define the term Torsional Vibration with respect to an engine crankshaft, stating the effect that high levels can have on an engine crankshaft (6) (b) Explain how engine deterioration influences the risk of Torsional Vibration, stating what can be done to minimise that risk (4) (c) Explain TWO possible reasons for the activation of…

EK General Oct 2018 (Q6)

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With reference to the hydraulic steering gear, explain EACH of the following: (a) The factors that may contribute to the failure of a hydraulic pipe coupling; (2) (b) Why it is of the utmost importance that in the event of a hydraulic system failure that the rudder is locked and isolation of the affected area…

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q7)

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As Chief Engineer Officer, write a report to the engineering superintendent regarding failure of a four-stroke main engine, to complete a slow turning procedure and the discovery of water around a cylinder head gasket after the failed slow turning attempt. The report must outline the possible cause of the problem and the steps taken to…

EK General Oct 2018 (Q5)

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With reference to centrifugal pumps: (a) Explain the operating principle of a centrifugal pump and why it is unnecessary to fit a relief valve to it; (4) (b) State two impeller types and which type of application they would be best suited for; (2) (c) Explain why cavitation occurs and how to possibly reduce by…

EK General Oct 2018 (Q4)

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Describe EACH of the following heat exchanger types, stating a suitable application for EACH type: (a) Parallel flow; (3) (b) Contra flow; (3) (c) Mixed flow. (4) Heat exchanger Oct 2018 (Q4)

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q5)

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(a) State, with reason, SIX points which should be covered in a risk assessment for the replacement of a crosshead main engine fuel injection pump in port (6) (b) Write instruction for the replacement of a crosshead main engine fuel injection pump (10) Mar 2018 (Q5)

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q6)

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