Category: EK Motor

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Write a procedure for the actions to be taken in the event of an engine oil mist detector alarm being activated, stating the reason for EACH action. The procedure must cover the period from activation of the alarm to return of the engine to normal operation (16) Oct 2018 (Q5)

EK Motor Oct 2018 (Q4)

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Write a report to the superintendent engineer concerning an incident of turbocharger vibration and surging which occurred on a 2-stroke, direct drive, main propulsion engine during a normal passage in calm weather. The report must include information about the immediate action to prevent damage, the subsequent action to remedy the fault and recommendations to prevent…

EK Motor Oct 2018 (Q3)

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(a) Describe the cause and effects of bacterial attack on crankcase lubricating oil (6) (b) Explain how bacterial attack on crankcase oil may be detected. (4) (c) Describe how a crankcase lubricating oil system may be returned to service following bacterial attack of the lubricating oil (6) Oct 2018 (Q3)

EK Motor Oct 2018 (Q2)

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(a) Explain why Pilot injection is required for a dual fuel engine when burning natural gas (2) (b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the arrangements for a dual fuel engine which is capable of burning natural gas on : (i) The Otto cycle (7) (ii) The diesel cycle (7) Oct 2018 (Q2)

EK Motor Oct 2018 (Q1)

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While operating in heavy weather the main engine loses power and misfires. Investigation shows a considerable quantity of water in fuel. The Chief Engineer Officer explained the immediate actions which should be taken to ensure safe operation of the ship. (6) State, with reasons, the possible sources of water entering the fuel storage, handling and…

EK Motor Jul 2018 (Q9)

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(a) Explain how a diesel generator is prepared and selected as a standby generator (8) (b) Write a procedure for checking a diesel generator engine after it has been shut down and before it is returned to standby duty (8) Jul 2018 (Q9)

EK Motor Jul 2018 (Q8)

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(a) State, with reason, SIX points that should be covered by a risk assessment for the inspection of a main engine crosshead bearing (6) (b) State how it can be ensured that the lifting equipment used for the inspection of a crosshead bearing is fit for the purpose intended (4) (c) List THREE defects which…

EK Motor Jul 2018 (Q7)

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Write a report for the engineering superintendent regarding the replacement at sea of a damaged main engine cylinder cover. The report must explain how the problem was detected, the likely cause of the damage and the action which has been instituted to prevent further incidents of this type. (16) Jul 2018 (Q7)

EK Motor Jul 2018 (Q6)

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(a) Explain fatigue cracking, stating its cause and propagation (8) (b) Explain how the risk of fatigue cracking of cylinder head holding studs is liable to be increased by poor maintenance and engine overload (8) Jul 2018 (Q6)

EK Motor Jul 2018 (Q5)

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