Tag: #corrosion

  • EK Motor Jul 2022 (Q9)

    EK Motor Jul 2022 (Q9)

    With reference to an economiser: (a) Write a procedure for the cleaning of the gas side of an economiser when the associated main engine is: (i) Running (5) (ii) Stopped (5) (b) Write a procedure for operation of the main engine when the associated economiser cannot be operated due to tube failure (6) Scavenging &…

  • EK Motor Jul 2020 (Q1)

    EK Motor Jul 2020 (Q1)

    With reference to diesel engine crankshafts: (a)  Explain the causes and effects of torsional vibration; (4) (b)  Explain the term critical speed, stating why the engine should not be continuously operated at this speed; (6) (c)  Explain the term fatigue cracking, stating, with reasons, TWO factors which have an influence on the likelihood of fatigue…