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With reference to the hydraulic steering gear, explain EACH of the following: (a) The factors that may contribute to the failure of a hydraulic pipe coupling; (2) (b) Why it is of the utmost importance that in the event of a hydraulic system failure that the rudder is locked and isolation of the affected area…

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q7)

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As Chief Engineer Officer, write a report to the engineering superintendent regarding failure of a four-stroke main engine, to complete a slow turning procedure and the discovery of water around a cylinder head gasket after the failed slow turning attempt. The report must outline the possible cause of the problem and the steps taken to…

EK General Oct 2018 (Q5)

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With reference to centrifugal pumps: (a) Explain the operating principle of a centrifugal pump and why it is unnecessary to fit a relief valve to it; (4) (b) State two impeller types and which type of application they would be best suited for; (2) (c) Explain why cavitation occurs and how to possibly reduce by…

EK General Oct 2018 (Q4)

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Describe EACH of the following heat exchanger types, stating a suitable application for EACH type: (a) Parallel flow; (3) (b) Contra flow; (3) (c) Mixed flow. (4) Heat exchanger Oct 2018 (Q4)

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q5)

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(a) State, with reason, SIX points which should be covered in a risk assessment for the replacement of a crosshead main engine fuel injection pump in port (6) (b) Write instruction for the replacement of a crosshead main engine fuel injection pump (10) Mar 2018 (Q5)

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q6)

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With reference to boiler and steam generation systems: (a) Explain the term water hammering, stating how it is caused and describing the possible consequences of it (4) (b) Explain how water hammering can be avoided (4) (c) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, how the boiler fuel system may be operated on port to…

EK General Oct 2018 (Q3)

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With reference to propeller shaft alignment: (a) State the objectives of a satisfactory alignment; (3) (b) State the conditions that must be met to achieve satisfactory alignment; (3) (c) Explain what is meant by fair curve alignment. (4) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Oct 2018 (Q3)

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q4)

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(a) Describe, with the aid of sketches, the procedure for cutting and “hanging-up” an engine cylinder of a two-stroke crosshead engine in the event of complete failure of the crosshead pin such that the crosshead pin cannot be operated and no replacement is immediately available (12) (b) State, with reason, the factors which may inhibit…

EK Motor Mar 2018 (Q3)

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(a) Write procedure for the action a duty engineer should take on being called to the engine room during a UMS period in the event of an engine slowdown due to a high cylinder exhaust temperature on the main propulsion engine (6) (b) State, with reason, the possible cause of a high exhaust temperature on…

EK General Oct 2018 (Q2)

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