Author: UKM TUTICORIN

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(a) Explain why crankshaft deflections are taken (4) (b) Write a procedure for taking main engine crankshaft deflections (8) (c) Explain the action to be taken if some crankshaft deflection readings are outside acceptable limits (4) Mar 2017 (Q4)

EK General Mar 2017 (Q7)

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With reference to a automatic sprinkler systems for fire fighting purposes (a) Explain with the aid of a Heat release versus time diagram, the difference between fire control and fire suppression (6) (b) State the limitation of using glass bulbs to activate sprinkler heads and suggested with reasons, an alternative mechanism (4) Fire Mar 2017…

EK General Mar 2017 (Q6)

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With reference to fuel with high pour point (a) Describe test that may be carried out (4) (b) State the measure to be taken to enable the ship to use the fuel (6) Fuel oil & system Mar 2017 (Q6)

EK Motor Mar 2017 (Q3)

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With reference to a load sensing governor for an alternator driven by an auxiliary diesel engine: (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, such a governor (8) (b) Describe the action of a governor in response to a large increase in electrical load (4) (c) Explain EACH of the following (i) the necessity for…

EK General Mar 2017 (Q5)

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Q5 Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the principle of operation of a capacitance electrode level measuring transmitter (10) Control system Mar 2017 (Q5)

EK Motor Mar 2017 (Q2)

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With reference to the use of camshaft chain drive system on diesel engine (a) Describe the inspection process and the possible defects that may be found (8) (b) Describe how correct chain tension is maintained, stating the effects of incorrect tension (8) Mar 2017 (Q2)

EK General Mar 2017 (Q4)

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With reference to ship’s air conditioning system: (a) State the effects of EACH of the following faults: (i) Corroded return air trunking (2) (ii) Blocked evaporator drains (2) (iii) Defective capacity control (2) (b) State the main health hazard that may arise in the air conditioning plant, stating the conditions that need to arise and…

EK Motor Mar 2017 (Q1)

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(a) Explain why an engine may fail to start on air when the start air receiver is fully charged and the air receiver outlet to the engine is open (10) (b) Describe how problem with air starting system may be avoided (6) Mar 2017 (Q1)

EK General Mar 2017 (Q3)

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With reference to static oily water separators, explain EACH of the following (a) Why the supply pump should be carefully selected and matched to the separator (2) (b) How the separator achieves effective separation (4) (c) How the physical properties of each of the fluids to be separated affects the rate and effectiveness of separation…

EK General Mar 2017 (Q2)

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