Q1. Describe the procedure for testing a steering gear within 12 hours of sailing. (16)
Q2. Describe, with the aid of sketches, the principle of centrifugal separation as used in fuel and lubricating oil purifiers (16)
Q3. (a) State the operations which should be entered in the Oil Record Book of ALL ships. (12)
(b) State the conditions which must be complied with for the discharge of oily water from machinery spaces. (4)
Q4. (a) State FOUR features which assist in the starting of lifeboat engines in cold climatic conditions. (8)
(b) Briefly describe TWO devices that control the rate of fall of a lifeboat when launched from standard davits. (8)
Q5. Describe the routine inspection of the portable fire extinguishers found in the machinery spaces. (16)
Q6. Explain why EACH of the following protective devices are fitted to a main electrical switchboard
(a) Reverse power (4)
(b) Under voltage (4)
(c) Main circuit breaker overcurrent (4)
(d) Preference trips (4)
Q7. With reference to the testing and maintenance of large electric motors:
(a) State the minimum satisfactory value of insulation resistance (2)
(b) State the instrument AND voltage to be used for the insulation resistance test (4)
(c) State the regular maintenance that is necessary for good electric motor operation (10)
Q8. With reference to the accumulation of water on the open decks of ships:
(a) Explain the importance of ensuring that there is no accumulation of water (6)
(b) Explain, with the aid of sketches, how it is prevented. (10)
Q9. (a) Sketch and describe EACH of the following ship construction features:
(i) Plate floor (6)
(ii) Watertight bulkhead (6)
(b) Explain how watertight bulkhead integrity may be tested (4)
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