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Q1. (a) Sketch a Stress/Strain curve for a mild steel test specimen. (2)

(b) With reference to the curve sketched in part (a), explain EACH of the following:

(i) modulus of elasticity; (2)            (ii) percentage elongation; (2)

(iii) ultimate tensile stress; (2)        (iv) yield stress. (2)

Q2. (a) State, with reasons, the control actions that may be suitable for EACH of the following processes:

(i) settling tank oil temperature; (2)

(ii) jacket water temperature; (2)

(iii) temperature of oil being purified. (2)

(b) Sketch a block diagram of ONE of the control circuits for ONE of the processes in part (a). (4)

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)

Q4.  Describe in detail the operation, maintenance and monitoring of a bilge water processing unit to ensure compliance with the current MARPOL convention on the discharge of oily bilge water.(10)

Q5. (a) Describe the operation of a vacuum sewage system. (5)

(b) List the advantages of a vacuum sewage system when compared to a conventional flushing system. (4)

(c) State why untreated sewage should not be allowed to stagnate. (1)

Q6. (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a constant speed, uni-directional, axial flow pump suitable for hydraulic applications. (6)

(b) Explain, with the aid of a sketch, how the axial flow pump can achieve higher pressures than its radial flow counterpart. (4)

Q7. With reference to ships air conditioning plants:

(a) state the temperatures and relative humidities at EACH of the points that are regarded as the boundaries of the comfort zone; (4)

(b) explain how the temperatures and relative humidities could be maintained within the comfort zone when the ship is in EACH of the following locations:

(i) North West Europe in winter; (2)

(ii) Arabian Gulf in summer.  (2)

(c) State with reasons FOUR locations within the accommodation that conditioned air must not be recirculated.

Q8. With reference to fixed CO2 smothering systems for ships machinery spaces:

(a) State the safety procedure that the Chief Engineer Officer should adopt with respect

to maintenance being carried out on the system by contractors whilst the vessel is in port. (3)

(b) State the procedure prior to the safe release of CO2 into the machinery space in the event of a fire. (4)

(c) Describe the factors that should be considered prior to re-entry of the machinery spaces after the release of CO2 gas. (3)

Q9. (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a static excitation system for a generator.(8)

(b) Explain TWO advantages of static excitation.(2)

Q10. Describe how the starting torque of electric induction motors may be improved by using EACH of the following:

(a) wound rotor; (5)            (b) double cage. (5)

Q5. With reference to the protection of electrical equipment in a distribution system:

(a) state the aims of the protective devices; (3)

(b) list the parameters that are monitored and acted upon by the protective devices; (4)

(c) state, with reasons, THREE causes of electrical fires. (3)

Q11. With reference to electrical equipment in potentially flammable atmosphere:

(a) Explain why conventional equipment is considered hazardous (2)

(b) Explain the concept of intrinsic safety (3)

(c) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a safety barrier for an electrical power supply (5)

Q14. With reference to the structure of a large passenger ship, describe the requirement for preventing the spread of fire and smoke. (10)

Q12. With reference to the structure of a large passenger vessel:

(a) describe how the spread of smoke and fire is prevented.

(b) describe the standard fire test for a Class A-60 Division material.

Q13. (a) Explain the function and location of EACH of the following:

(i) watertight doors. (3)                 (ii) weathertight doors. (3)

(b) Explain why it is essential that scuppers and freeing ports are operational at all times. ( 4)

Q13. As Chief Engineer Officer of an older vessel which has recently been purchased, write a report to the Superintendent Engineer detailing the items that should be inspected to ensure that the conditions of assignment are satisfactorily complied with. (10)