Tag: #preventivemeasures
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EK Motor Mar 2024 (Q1)
The Chief Engineer officer wrote a report to the engineering superintendent regarding the failure of a high pressure fuel pump unit on an electronically controlled engine. The report must explain the nature of the failure, how the failure was detected and the immediate action taken. The report must also explain the actions taken to replace…
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EK Motor Dec 2023 (Q5)
(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a diesel engine air start system and the devices which are fitted to prevent or limit damage in the event of an explosion. (8) (b) Explain how an explosion in a diesel engine air start system might occur. (4) (c) As Chief Engineer Officer, outline the actions…
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EK Motor Jul 2017 (Q6)
With reference to two stroke, slow speed engine pistons: (a) Explain what is meant by the term thermal stress and how this can cause cracking of crown surface (4) (b) Sketch a cross-section of a piston, labeling the main components and indicating coolant flow (8) (c) State a cause of EACH of the following defects…
