Tag: #ekmanagmentwritten
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EK General Oct 2019 (Q7)
With reference to the lubrication of refrigeration compressors: (a) State the advantage of using fully synthetic oils; (2) (b) Explain why oil may be carried over from the compressor; (3) (c) Describe a device which returns oil from the compressor discharge to the compressor sump; (3) (d) State TWO reasons why an accumulation of oil…
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EK General Oct 2019 (Q6)
With reference to tunnel type bow thrusters: (a) Explain why some vessels are fitted with more than one bow thruster; (2) (b) Discuss the options available in terms of prime mover and transmission systems. (8) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Oct 2019 (Q6)
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EK General Oct 2019 (Q5)
With reference to centrifugal pumps: (a) Explain the operating principle of a centrifugal pump and state why it is unnecessary to fit a relief valve to it; (2) (b) Explain why some pumps have a double entry impeller; (2) (c) Describe a routine overhaul of a centrifugal pump, stating the inspections, measurements and possible replacement…
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EK General Oct 2019 (Q2)
With reference to fuel oil viscosity: (a) Explain why correct fuel oil viscosity is necessary; (2) (b) Describe TWO methods for the measurement of viscosity that are suitable for the inclusion into a pneumatic or electronic control system; (6) (c) State, with reasons, a control action for a viscosity controller. (2) Fuel oil & system…
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EK General Oct 2019 (Q1)
(a) Describe the properties of EACH of the following alloys used in marine engineering, giving a practical example for which EACH are suited: (i) Cupro-nickel; (2) (ii) White metal; (2) (iii) Titanium. (2) (b) Discuss the merits of EACH of the following alloys for use in the casting of large propellers: (i) Nickel aluminum bronze;…
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EK General Jul 2019 (Q8)
With reference to CO₂ gas provided for fire fighting purposes: (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a system for the detection and extinguishment of hold fires; (7) (b) State how the amount of gas to be released into the hold space is estimated. (3) Fire Jul 2019 (Q8)
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EK General Jul 2019 (Q7)
Explain the legal, administrative and technical responsibilities of a Chief Engineer Officer. (10) Duties & watch-keeping Jul 2019 (Q7)
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EK General Jul 2019 (Q6)
The steering gear operation of a vessel that recently experienced a heavy storm is found to be abnormally sluggish. (a) State FIVE reasons for possible malfunction of the gear. (5) (b) State the corrective actions that may be carried out at sea that will allow the vessel to continue to the nearest port. (5) Steering…
