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Q1. As Second Engineer of a new ship,

A. Prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations onboard;

B. State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken.

C. State how a representative sample is obtained;

Q9. A) As Second Engineer of a new ship, prepare standing orders for all future bunkering operations;

B.  State why it is very important to obtain a representative sample of heavy fuel bunkers taken and explain how a representative sample is obtained

C. What information is provided in bunker Delivery note (BDN).

Q7: A. Describe the events leading to a crankcase explosion B. How is overheating indicated other than by a mist detector C. How is severity of a crankcase explosion controlled D. Discuss the action required when overheating is indicated.

Q6. With reference to the circuit breaker for an a.c. generator A. Describe the preventive maintenance carried out on the circuit breaker for an A.C Generator. B. Explain the sequence of events that might occur if the breaker opens on a short circuit and state the check you would require following such event. C. Give a safe procedure to follow should a main circuit breaker fail to open under fault condition.

Q6. A. Describe the events leading to a crankcase explosion.

B. State how overheating might be indicated other than by a mist detector.

C. Discuss the procedure to follow in the invent of overheating being indicated.

D. State how severity of a crankcase explosion is limited.

Q1: Describe how the following conditions are prevented in auxiliary boilers:

A. Feed contamination by oil from heating coil drains.

B. Internal corrosion.

C. Furnace blowback.

D. Uptake fire.

Q1. With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship:

A. Sketch an arrangement for taking A.C. shore supply and checks to be carried out prior taking shore connection?

B. Describe the method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in (A) to the shore Supply?

Q6. A. Draw a block diagram for a fully automated accommodation air conditioning unit, labelling the component parts and indicating the directions of air flow; B. Explain why the unit includes means of dehumidification and humidification; C. A chart is used for ensuring that the accommodation conditions are within the so-called Comfort Zone: what useful information does the chart give?

Q7. Describe the possible faults which may be found during a dry-dock inspection of the following; A. Stern frame; B. Sea chest; C. Bilge keel; D. Anodes; E. Rudders.

Q9. Whilst operating in heavy weather the main engine loses power and misfires. Investigation shows considerable quantities of water in the fuel.

A. State, with reasons, the immediate action you as Second Engineer would take to ensure the safe operation of the main engine;

B. State, with reasons, the possible place where water could enter the fuel system;

C. State, with reasons, the standing instructions you as Second Engineer would issue with respect to the operation of the fuel system in order to prevent major problems due to water in the fuel.