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(a) Write a 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 reasons, the possible causes of a high exhaust temperature…

EK Motor Dec 2024 (Q6)

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(a) Explain how diesel engine cylinder performance is checked. (4) (b) Sketch an indicator diagram showing good cylinder combustion and on the same indicator diagram show combustion defects due to EACH of the following: (i) Early fuel injection; (2) (ii) Late fuel injection; (2) (iii) Poor fuel atomisation. (2) (c) Explain how the cylinder combustion…

EK Motor Dec 2024 (Q5)

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(a) Explain how the build up of residue in the scavenge space of a large slow speed two stroke engine is minimised by design, operation and maintenance. (10) (b) Explain the possible damage which could be caused by a scavenge fire. (6) Dec 2024 (Q5)

EK Motor Dec 2024 (Q4)

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(a) State, with reasons, the properties required of a lubricating oil for a trunk piston type, medium speed engine, indicating why some properties differ from those required of a lubricating oil used in the crankcase of a crosshead diesel engine. (6) (b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the lubrication system of a trunk…

EK Motor Dec 2024 (Q3)

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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 problems with air starting systems may be avoided. (6) Dec 2024 (Q3)

EK Motor Dec 2024 (Q2)

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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 possible causes of the problem and the steps taken to identify…

EK Motor Dec 2024 (Q1)

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(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the arrangement of the gas and liquid fuel systems at the cylinder of a dual fuel 4-stroke engine, stating the input and output signals at the controller. (12) (b) Describe the arrangement of the gas fuel piping system used for a 4-stroke dual fuel engine, stating the…

EK Motor Oct 2024 (Q9)

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Write a procedure for the actions to be taken in the event of an engine oil mist detector alarm being activated, stating the reasons for EACH action. The procedure must cover the period from activation of the alarm to return of the engine to normal operation. (16) Oct 2024 (Q9)

EK Motor Oct 2024 (Q8)

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(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a lubrication system for a trunk-piston engine which has an automatic standby capability. (8) (b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a cylinder lubrication system for a cross-head engine, explaining why a separate cylinder LO system is fitted. (8) Oct 2024 (Q8)

EK Motor Oct 2024 (Q7)

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