Tag: #ukmmarineengineering

  • EK General Dec 2022 (Q2)

    EK General Dec 2022 (Q2)

    (a) State the factors in the storage of Manual Metal Are welding electrodes which will assist in producing good quality welds. (2) (b) Explain the importance of edge preparation before welding. (2) (c) Sketch THREE electric arc welding defects, stating the cause of EACH. (6) Materials Dec 2022 (Q2)

  • EK General Dec 2022 (Q1)

    EK General Dec 2022 (Q1)

    (a) Describe the properties of EACH of the following alloys used in marine engineering, giving a practical example for which EACH are suited: (i) Cupro-nickel (2) (ii) White metal (2) (iii) Titanium (2) (b) Discuss the merits of EACH of the following alloys for use in the casting of large propellers: (i) Nickel aluminum bronze.…

  • EK General Oct 2022 (Q8)

    EK General Oct 2022 (Q8)

    With reference to fixed fire fighting systems employing fresh water in a high fog or mist explain EACH of the following (a) how the fire is contained and extinguished: (4) (b) the importance of particle size and flow rate; (4) (c) state the means by which the system may be activated (2) Fire Oct 2022…

  • EK General Oct 2022 (Q7)

    EK General Oct 2022 (Q7)

    With reference to a vapor compression refrigeration plant (a) Explain the purpose of EACH of the following (i) Expansion valve (2) (ii) Room thermostat (2) (iii) High pressure cut out (2) (b) Explain why EACH of the following conditions are desirable (i) Superheating at the compression suction (2) (ii) Undercooling at the condenser outlet (2)…

  • EK General Oct 2022 (Q6)

    EK General Oct 2022 (Q6)

    With reference to a hydraulic steering gear, explain EACH of the following: (a) the factors that may contribute to the failure of a hydraulic pipe coupling: (2) (b) why it is of the utmost importance that in the event of a hydraulic system failure that the rudder is locked and isolation of the affected area…

  • EK Motor Dec 2020 (Q6)

    EK Motor Dec 2020 (Q6)

    (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a diesel engine fuel system which employs direct injection of liquid gas into engine cylinders (12) (b) Explain the advantages of this type of gas injection system compared with the use of gaseous fuel in the form of gas (4) Dual fuel Dec 2020 (Q6)

  • EK General Oct 2022 (Q5)

    EK General Oct 2022 (Q5)

    Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the operation of a biological sewage treatment plant. (10) Sewage system Oct 2022 (Q5)

  • EK Motor Dec 2020 (Q5)

    EK Motor Dec 2020 (Q5)

    With reference to marine diesel engine (SCR) (a) Explain, with the aid of a graph, the influence of the fuel sulfur content on the operation of an SCR unit. (4) (b) Explain how the operation of a turbocharger system can have a detrimental effect on the unit when burning fuels with higher sulfur content (4)…

  • EK General Oct 2022 (Q4)

    EK General Oct 2022 (Q4)

    With reference to heat exchangers, describe how EACH of the following design aspects promote heat transfer: (a) material selection; (5) (b) flow patterns; (3) (c) extended surface areas. (2) Heat exchanger Oct 2022 (Q4)

  • EK Motor Dec 2020 (Q4)

    EK Motor Dec 2020 (Q4)

    (a) Explain why multiple air inlet and exhaust valves are fitted to some medium speed diesel engines (4) (b) Explain how the valve actuator (tappet) clearance is set for multiple valve installations (4) (c) Write a procedure for checking the valve operating mechanics of a medium speed engine (8) Cylinder head Dec 2020 (Q4)