Tag: #potentialfailure

  • EK Electrical Mar 2021 (Q11)

    EK Electrical Mar 2021 (Q11)

    (a) Explain the principle of operation of an insulation resistance test, starting why the test is carried out on regular basis (6) (b) Describe how EACH of the following electrical tests is carried out (2) (i) Resistance (2) (ii) Continuity (2) Mar 2021 (Q11)

  • EK General Dec 2022 (Q5)

    EK General Dec 2022 (Q5)

    With reference to centrifugal pumps. (a) explain how the internal condition may be assessed without having to dismantle the pump (3) (b) state the effects of misalignment between the driving motor and the pump (2) (c) describe with the aid of a sketch how misalignment may be corrected (5) Pumps & system Dec 2022 (Q5)

  • EK General Dec 2021 (Q4)

    EK General Dec 2021 (Q4)

    (a) Describe a method of checking main transmission shaft alignment which does not involve the removal of shaft coupling bolts (5) (b) State why the shaft alignment should be checked when the ship is afloat in a light ship condition (1) (c) A shaft system is found to be excessively misaligned as to cause serious…

  • EK General Dec 2018 (Q3)

    EK General Dec 2018 (Q3)

    (a) Explain how power is transmitted through main propulsion shafting (3) (b) State THREE operational factors that may include high stress in shaft coupling bolts (3) (c) Sketch a hydraulic type of shaft coupling bolt (4) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Dec 2018 (Q3)