Tag: #ukmmarineengineering

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With reference to the use of camshaft chain drive system on diesel engine (a) Describe the inspection process and the possible defects that may be found (8) (b) Describe how correct chain tension is maintained, stating the effects of incorrect tension (8) Mar 2017 (Q2)

EK General Mar 2017 (Q4)

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With reference to ship’s air conditioning system: (a) State the effects of EACH of the following faults: (i) Corroded return air trunking (2) (ii) Blocked evaporator drains (2) (iii) Defective capacity control (2) (b) State the main health hazard that may arise in the air conditioning plant, stating the conditions that need to arise and…

EK Motor Mar 2017 (Q1)

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(a) Explain why an engine may fail to start on air when the start air receiver is fully charged and the air receiver outlet to the engine is open (10) (b) Describe how problem with air starting system may be avoided (6) Mar 2017 (Q1)

EK General Mar 2017 (Q3)

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With reference to static oily water separators, explain EACH of the following (a) Why the supply pump should be carefully selected and matched to the separator (2) (b) How the separator achieves effective separation (4) (c) How the physical properties of each of the fluids to be separated affects the rate and effectiveness of separation…

EK General Mar 2017 (Q2)

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(a) Sketch an outboard radial lip seal as fitted to an oil lubricated stern tube (5) (b) Explain the procedure for replacing the seal sketched in part (a) without removing the tail shaft Propeller, shafting & thrusters Mar 2017 (Q2)

EK General Mar 2017 (Q1)

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