Q7. i) Using a line diagram, show the arrangement of ‘emergency bilge suction’ for a general cargo ship. (8)
ii) State the purpose of ‘bilge injection valve’ and to which pump or pumps it is connected? Give reasons. (4)
iii) State requirements with respect to the diameter of bilge injection valve and main sea suction valve on sea chest. (4)
Q8. a) Describe by drawing a suitable diagram, Bilge water System of an ocean-going ship. Name each part/equipment with its function. (10)
b) Describe problems associated with Bilge water system and their solutions. (6)
Q9) a) Sketch the engine room bilge system line diagram indicating the valves and the pumps that are part of the bilge system of a bulk carrier. (6)
b) What could be probable reasons for the designated engine room bilge pump to be incapable of taking suction from the bilge well? (5)
c) What are the options available to you as the watchkeeping engineer if the bilge pump fails to cope up with the flooding of the engine room. (5)
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