Tag: #propulsionefficiency

  • EK General Mar 2019 (Q3)

    EK General Mar 2019 (Q3)

    With reference to podded thrusters for main propulsion: (a) Distinguish between podded and azimuthing thrusters; (4) (b) Explain the meaning of thruster and tractor propellers, stating ONE advantage of tractor units; (4) (c) Explain what is meant by tandem podded thrusters. (2) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Mar 2019 (Q3)

  • EK General Oct 2018 (Q3)

    EK General Oct 2018 (Q3)

    With reference to propeller shaft alignment: (a) State the objectives of a satisfactory alignment; (3) (b) State the conditions that must be met to achieve satisfactory alignment; (3) (c) Explain what is meant by fair curve alignment. (4) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Oct 2018 (Q3)