Tag: #oilywaterinterface

  • EK General Dec 2024 (Q4)

    EK General Dec 2024 (Q4)

    With reference to mycobacterial infestation: (a) List the engine room systems that may be affected by this type of contamination; (2) (b) Explain the conditions required for bacteria to evolve; (6) (c) Describe how the presence of microbial contamination could be detected. (2) 10 marks Dec 2024, Dec 2021, Dec 2018 Lubricating oil & system…

  • EK Motor Oct 2018 (Q3)

    EK Motor Oct 2018 (Q3)

    (a) Describe the cause and effects of bacterial attack on crankcase lubricating oil (6)   (b) Explain how bacterial attack on crankcase oil may be detected. (4)   (c) Describe how a crankcase lubricating oil system may be returned to service following bacterial attack of the lubricating oil (6) Oct 2018 (Q3)