Tag: #environmentalimpact

  • EK Motor Oct 2022 (Q8)

    EK Motor Oct 2022 (Q8)

    With reference to diesel engine NOx emissions: (a) explain how NOx is formed during operation of the engine, indicating why the aim of high engine efficiency increases the problem; (6) (b) describe ONE external means by which diesel engine NOx emissions may be reduced in order to meet current regulations. (10) Oct 2022 (Q8)

  • EK General Oct 2020 (Q4)

    EK General Oct 2020 (Q4)

    With reference to vessels fitted with podded propulsion systems capable of being rotated through 360°: (a) State the advantages claimed over conventional shafting and steering arrangements; (6) (b) State, with reasons, the type of vessels that are most suited to this means of propulsion. (4) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Oct 2020 (Q4)

  • EK General Dec 2019 (Q2)

    EK General Dec 2019 (Q2)

    (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)