Tag: #loaddistribution

  • Engine construction & working
  • EK Electrical Jul 2022 (Q9)

    EK Electrical Jul 2022 (Q9)

    With reference to the paralleling and load sharing of A.C. generators: (a) State the requirements for synchronization; (3) (b) State how KW power is shared; (1) (c) State how Kvar power is shared; (1) (d) List the features that the Automatic Power Management System controls for the operation of main switchboards and generators when the…

  • EK Naval Oct 2017 (Q12)

    EK Naval Oct 2017 (Q12)

    With reference to cargo hatch covers on large container ships: (a) Describe how they are tested for watertight (2) (b) Explain how the weight of the hatch and containers is transferred to the ships structure whilst allowing for deflections of the hull in a seaway (3) (c) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the…

  • EK Electrical Jul 2017 (Q9)

    EK Electrical Jul 2017 (Q9)

    With reference to automatic power management system for control of operation of main switchboards and generators (a) List the features that power management system controls in order to comply with the requirement of the vessel (7) (b) Explain how the main generator and switchboard would be controlled following a failure of power management system (3)…

  • EK General Jul 2024 (Q3)

    EK General Jul 2024 (Q3)

    With reference to propeller shaft support bearings: (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the operation of a tilting pad shaft bearing, indicating how the oil pressure is distributed (b) Explain why this type of bearing evolved, stating its advantages over plain bearings Jul 2024 (Q3)

  • EK Motor Oct 2020 (Q5)

    EK Motor Oct 2020 (Q5)

    (a) Draw a labeled sketch through a section of a crosshead type engine, showing the location and fitting of tie rods (4) (b) Explain why tie rods are fitted is crosshead engines and not required for a trunk piston engines (6) (c) As Chief Engineer Officer, write instruction for the checking of tie rods fitted…