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Admin started the topic Definitions in the forum Chapter 1: Basic principles 1 year, 11 months ago
Types of operations
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Admin replied to the topic Class Two questions in the forum Chapter 1: Basic principles 1 year, 11 months ago
1. (a) State the ideal cycle most appropriate to the actual operations undergone in the modern diesel engine.
(b) Give reasons why the actual cycle is made approximate to the ideal heat exchange process.
(c) State how the combustion process in the actual cycle is made approximate to the ideal heat exchange process.
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Admin started the topic Class Two questions in the forum Chapter 1: Basic principles 1 year, 11 months ago
Second Engineer = First AE level
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Admin started the topic Valves in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 1 month ago
INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS VALVES
GLOBE VALVE
Introduction
Globe valve overhaulSCREW DOWN NON RETURN VALVE
Screw down non return valve working principle
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Admin started the topic Valves in the forum Miscellaneous 2 years, 1 month ago
INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS VALVES
GLOBE VALVE
Introduction
Globe valve overhaulSCREW DOWN NON RETURN VALVE
Screw down non return valve working principle
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Admin started the topic Transom stern construction in the forum Drawings 2 years, 2 months ago
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Admin started the topic Fore end construction in the forum Drawings 2 years, 2 months ago
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Admin started the topic Double bottom construction in the forum Drawings 2 years, 2 months ago
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Admin started the topic General cargo ship midship cross section in the forum Drawings 2 years, 2 months ago
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Admin started the topic Explosion proof protection concepts in the forum Marine Legislation 2 years, 2 months ago
EX D FLAMEPROOF
Ex d or Flameproof means that an enclosure or junction box is manufactured and certified as explosion proof according to explosion protection concepts.The Flameproof classification is a type of protection in which the parts that can ignite in an explosive atmosphere are placed within an enclosure that can withstand the force…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Bulk carrier midship cross section in the forum Drawings 2 years, 2 months ago
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Admin started the topic Hatch cover maintenance for bulk carrier in the forum Deck equipment 2 years, 2 months ago
Q4: Which of the following is a description of the function of periphery cleats around a hatch cover?
A: They provide horizontal restraint, control the cross-joint seal compression and ensure the edges of the hatch cover panels at the cross joint remain firmly pressed or held together and that the cross joint seal rubber remains properly…[Read more] -
Admin replied to the topic Introduction to A/C and Ref. in the forum Air/Con & Refrigeration 2 years, 2 months ago
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Admin started the topic Please read FYI! in the forum Drydocking & Survey 2 years, 2 months ago
All related information has been moved to the shared forum:
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Admin started the topic Please read FYI! in the forum Ship Construction 2 years, 2 months ago
All related information has been moved to the shared forum:
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Admin started the topic EKG (Engineering Knowledge General) in the forum COC (Engine) past written questions 2 years, 2 months ago
2022 April batch (exam in Sep)
Section A
1. 4-ram steering gear: operation, single failure
2. LVDT/EP convertor
3. Fire detection: 2 engineering principles for addressable system, problems for fitting sensors in E/R, how to test, why can’t we have only 1 type of Fire Detector in E/R
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Admin started the topic EKM (Engineering Knowledge Marine) in the forum COC (Engine) past written questions 2 years, 2 months ago
2022 April batch (exam in Sep)
1. Modern Holding Down bolt arrangement
2. Main Engine performance
3. F.O Analysis
4. Turbocharger pulse type VS constant type
5. Oil Mist Detector
6. Scuffing with regards to piston and liner
7. Fuel injection pump VIT
8. Crosshead bearing failure, docs and causes, prevention
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Admin started the topic Metallurgy (metal science) in the forum Ship Construction & Drydocking 2 years, 3 months ago
Metallurgy encompasses both the science and the technology of metals; that is, the way in which science is applied to the production of metals, and the engineering of metal components used in products for both consumers and manufacturers.
1) Distinguish between low carbon steel and mild steel based on carbon content.
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Admin replied to the topic Introduction to cranes in the forum Deck Machineries 2 years, 3 months ago
OVERHEAD CRANE TERMINOLOGY
AUXILIARY HOIST: Supplemental hoisting unit usually of lower load rating and higher speed than the main hoist.
AXLE, FIXED: A shaft which is fixed in the end truck and about which the wheel revolves.
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Admin started the topic The 4 types of Ineffective Apologies in the forum HR Management 2 years, 3 months ago
Personal foreword:
From observation, it’s not common to see older and/or more senior crewmates not apologising (or refused) for their mistakes. This may create discomfort among the more junior crewmates and foster a culture of uncountability for their own mistakes. Personal suggestion, always sincerely apologise straightforwardly regardless of…[Read more] - Load More