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(a) Describe a procedure for cylinder liner calibration, indicating how the reading are recorded to allow for easy recognition of liner wear (6) (b) Describe TWO forms of abnormal cylinder wear, explaining how EACH is recognised (6) (c) Explain how abnormal cylinder liner wear may be prevented. (4) Cylinder liner Jul 2019 (Q4)

EK General Dec 2019 (Q5)

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With reference to multi-tubular heat exchangers, explain how EACH of the following contribute to satisfactory performance: (a) Tube wall thickness (2) (b) Dense population of tubes in the tube plate (2) (c) Tube materials selection (2) (d) Coolant flow rates (2) (e) Unimpeded passage of coolant at entry and exit from the tubes (2) Heat…

EK Motor Jul 2019 (Q3)

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Write a report to the engineering superintendent regarding the failure at sea of a crosshead main engine bottom end bearing. The report must explain how the defect was detected, the immediate action taken to prevent further engine damage, the subsequent action taken to ensure that the vessel was able to continue on passage to the…

EK General Dec 2019 (Q4)

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(a) Describe TWO system of priming centrifugal pumps (6) (b) List the advantages of EACH of the priming methods described in part (a) (4) Pumps & system Dec 2019 (Q4)

EK Motor Jul 2019 (Q2)

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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) Starting & control Jul 2019 (Q2)

EK General Dec 2019 (Q3)

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Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the principle of operation of a radial lip stern tube sealing arrangement for an oil filled stern tube, which incorporates an air space and is designed to prevent pollution. (10) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Dec 2019 (Q3)

EK Motor Jul 2019 (Q1)

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With reference to turbocharger systems: (a) Describe how performance of the system is monitored and how the information gathered is used to assess performance. (8) (b) Describe the arrangements for maintaining the system in good condition (8) WHRS & Boiler Jul 2019 (Q1)

EK General Dec 2019 (Q2)

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(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the principle of operation of a modern shaft torsion meter. (8) (b) Explain why it is important in terms of hull efficiency to measure and compare shaft torque and speed. (2) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Dec 2019 (Q2)

EK General Dec 2019 (Q1)

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(a) State THREE modes of heat transfer. (1) (b) Describe how the design requirements of EACH of the following are met, detailing the materials used to promote or retard heat transfer (i) Plate cooler in central cooling system; (3) (ii) Meat room in domestic provisions space; (3) (iii) Auxiliary steam system pipelines. (3) Heat exchanger…

EK General Oct 2019 (Q8)

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