Q3. With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships: - a) Describe a typical power source. (8) b) Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously. Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested. (8)
Q1. Sketch and describe a main engine shaft driven generator arrangement with an electronic system for frequency correction. (16)
Q2. With Respect to Insulated and Earthed Neutral Systems used on board:
a) Discuss the Advantages and Disadvantages of both Insulated and Earthed Systems used on board. (8)
b) Discuss the consequences of earth fault in an earthed distribution system. (4)
c) What would be the Ohmic value of the NER to limit the earth fault to the full load rating of a 2 MW, 0.8 pf, 3.3KV, 3Phase A.C. generator? (4)
Q5. a) Describe the different type of losses occurring in the Power Transformers. (4)
b) A single-phase power transformer supplied a load of 20 KVA at a P.F of 0.81 (lagging). The iron loss of the transformer is 200 W and the copper loss at this load is 180 W. Calculate
(i) The efficiency
(ii) If the load is now changed to 30 KVA at a p.f of 0.91 (lagging). Calculate the new efficiency
Q9. Briefly discuss the following with respect to safety of navigation:
a) Bridge Navigation Watchkeeping Alarm System (BNWAS) (6)
b) Long Range Identification and Tracking of ships (LRIT). (5)
c) Voyage Simplified Voyage Recorder (VDR/S-VDR) (5)
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