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  • EK Electrical Mar 2018 (Q11)

    EK Electrical Mar 2018 (Q11)

    (a) With reference to battery systems for emergency purposes, explain the precautions that must be taken with regards to personnel safety, storage and maintenance (7) (b) Explain how batteries are kept at the correct rate of charge (3) Batteries & Emco power supplies Mar 2018 (Q11)

  • EK Electrical Mar 2018 (Q10)

    EK Electrical Mar 2018 (Q10)

    Describe, with the aid of a sketch, an electronic soft starting system that may be used for large AC induction motors (10) AC Starters Mar 2018 (Q10)

  • EK Electrical Mar 2018 (Q9)

    EK Electrical Mar 2018 (Q9)

    (a) Explain why it is necessary to provide reverse power for AC generators operating in parallel (2) (b) Describe, with the aid of sketch, a reverse power relay trip (8) Generator & circuit protection Mar 2018 (Q9)

  • EK Electrical Dec 2017 (Q11)

    EK Electrical Dec 2017 (Q11)

    (a) Explain the meaning of each of the following type of electric equipment (i) Intrinsically safe (2) (ii) Flame proof (2) (iii) Increased safety (2) (b) State the electrical test for equipments in hazardous areas, describing the safety precautions. (4) Explosion protection Dec 2017 (Q11)

  • EK Electrical Dec 2017 (Q10)

    EK Electrical Dec 2017 (Q10)

    With reference to three phase induction motor starters (a) Explain why star-delta starters are employed (2) (b) Explain what is meant by reduced voltage starting in context with star-delta starting (2) (c) Explain, with the aid of power circuit, the sequence of star-delta. (6) AC Starters Dec 2017 (Q10)

  • EK Electrical Dec 2017 (Q9)

    EK Electrical Dec 2017 (Q9)

    With reference to overcurrent protection: (a) Explain THREE methods of protection, stating where each may be used. (6) (b) Explain with the aid of a diagram the meaning of inverse current time characteristics. (4) Electrical safety Dec 2017 (Q9)

  • EK Electrical Oct 2017 (Q11)

    EK Electrical Oct 2017 (Q11)

    With reference to large electrical transformers on board ships: (a) State where these transformers may be used (1) (b) State a typical efficiency range for a transformer (1) (c) State the regulations pertaining to transformers (3) (d) State the protective devices that are fitted (2) (e) Describe the maintenance requirements (3) Transformer Oct 2017 (Q11)

  • EK Electrical Oct 2017 (Q10)

    EK Electrical Oct 2017 (Q10)

    (a) State FIVE essential electrical services that are able to be operable under fire conditions (5) (b) Explain how electric cables for essential services in part (a) pass through bulkheads whilst maintaining gas tight and watertight integrity (3) (c) State the requirements for the cables which supply electrically driven emergency fire pumps. (2) Electrical safety…

  • EK Electrical Oct 2017 (Q9)

    EK Electrical Oct 2017 (Q9)

    State the main electrical items covered in a Classification society periodical survey (10) Survey Oct 2017 (Q9)

  • EK Electrical Jul 2017 (Q11)

    EK Electrical Jul 2017 (Q11)

    With reference to a THREE phase electrical distribution system (a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of an insulated neutral system (8) (b) State how an earthed neutral system is earthed and the measures taken to limit the maximum earth fault current (2) Generator & circuit protection Jul 2017 (Q11)