Tag: #ukmmarineengineering

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(a) Define propeller slip, explaining how it is calculated (2) (b) State, with reasons, FOUR conditions which will affect the propeller slip (8) Propeller, shafting & thrusters Dec 2017 (Q2)

(a) Explain the action to be taken to ensure that the main engine may be operated in the event of an exhaust gas economiser developing a serious leak which cannot immediately be repaired (6) (b) Describe how the heat transfer surface of an economiser are maintained in a clean condition (4) (c) Explain the action…

EK Motor Oct 2017 (Q1)

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With reference to diesel engine SOx exhaust gas cleaning and pollution control: (a) state, with reason, which system parameters are monitored, explained where the monitoring devices are located, how the data is stored and how data is made available to regulating authorities. (10) (b) state how pollution of sea water can be caused by the…

EK General Dec 2017 (Q1)

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Describe, with the aid of a graph, EACH of the following types of ferrous material failure, stating ONE practical example of EACH (a) Creep (5) (b) Fatigue (5) Materials Dec 2017 (Q1)

EK General Oct 2017 (Q8)

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Explain the legal, administrative and technical responsibilities of a Chief Engineer Officer (10) Duties & watch-keeping Oct 2017 (Q8)

EK Motor Jul 2017 (Q9)

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With reference to medium speed diesel engine cylinder liners: (a) Explain the cause and effects of liner polishing or glazing; (6) (b) Explain the action of an anti-polishing ring during the operation of the engine; (5) (c) Describe how effective cylinder lubrication is achieved. (5) Cylinder liner Jul 2017 (Q9)

EK Motor Jul 2017 (Q8)

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Write a report to the engineering superintendent regarding the failure at sea of a crosshead main engine bottom end bearing. The report must explain how the defect was detected, the immediate action taken to prevent further engine damage, the subsequent action taken to ensure that the vessel was able to continue on passage to the…

EK General Oct 2017 (Q7)

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With reference to deck machinery: (a) Sketch a line diagram showing the layout and components of a hydraulic system with a variable delivery, pressure compensated pump and accumulator, suitable for the operation of deck machinery (5) (b) Explain the advances of using electrically driven machinery over hydraulically driven winches and windlasses (5) Deck machinery Oct…

EK General Oct 2017 (Q6)

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With reference to bacteria harmful to humans in drinking and washing water: (a) State the constraints placed on the installation and use of systems for shipboard production of fresh water (3) (b) State the maintenance and treatment recommended for fresh water tanks (3) (c) Describe how the entire fresh water system can be made free…

EK Motor Jul 2017 (Q7)

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