Tag: #firedetectionsystem

  • EK Electrical Mar 2017 (Q10)

    EK Electrical Mar 2017 (Q10)

    During a complete loss of electrical power, essential vital services can be maintained by means of an Uninterrupted power supply (UPS) (a) Describe, with the aid of a block diagram, the operation of an AC input UPS arrangement (7) (b) List SIX essential services that UPS may support. (3) Batteries & Emco power supplies Mar…

  • EK General Oct 2023 (Q8)

    EK General Oct 2023 (Q8)

    With reference to a major fire in the machinery space: (a) Explain why EACH of the following equipment is shut down remotely, stating how it is achieved: (i) Settling und service tank outlet valves (ii) Fuel transfer and supply pumps (2) (iii) Mechanical and natural ventilation (2) (b) Explain how the fire is brought under…

  • EK General Oct 2022 (Q8)

    EK General Oct 2022 (Q8)

    With reference to fixed fire fighting systems employing fresh water in a high fog or mist explain EACH of the following (a) how the fire is contained and extinguished: (4) (b) the importance of particle size and flow rate; (4) (c) state the means by which the system may be activated (2) Fire Oct 2022…