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icedcappucino started the topic Soot Fire in EGB/EGE in the forum Boilers 5 years, 7 months ago
SOOT FIRES CANNOT OCCUR IN A HEAT EXCHANGER WHICH IS FREE OF SOOT DEPOSITS
Soot deposits occur in diesel engines running on heavy fuels generally when running at light load, or when manoeuvring where no exhaust gas bypass exists. These deposits may also contain excess cylinder lubricating oil and are highly susceptible to ignition once engine…[Read more]
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icedcappucino started the topic Introduction to EGB and EGE in the forum Boilers 5 years, 7 months ago
It is the responsibility of the Chief Engineer to ensure that all members of the Engine room Staff are familiar with the procedures for the safe operation and maintenance of the exhaust gas boiler/economizers. Principles of safe operation, such as ensuring that valves and mountings are operational and correctly set and the necessity to warm…[Read more]
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icedcappucino started the topic Introduction to Boiler in the forum Boilers 5 years, 7 months ago
OPERATION
During anchorages and port stays, aux boiler is to be run in auto mode. Ensure the pilot burner and main burner are in good condition and ensure exhaust gas is not SMOKY. Smoke sensor where fitted should be monitored. HFO temp at burner inlet to be checked from the FO analysis report. Local regulations regarding type of fuel/ Sulphur…[Read more] -
icedcappucino replied to the topic Boiler flash up procedure in the forum Boilers 5 years, 7 months ago
PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO LIGHTING BOILERS
The Engineer Officer in charge of this process must ensure that procedural checks are carried out. These include but not limited to:
• That all system valves and boiler mountings are operational and correctly set.
• That the boiler is filled to the requisite level to allow for expansion with correctly dos…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic Introduction to Aux Engine in the forum Main & Aux Engine 5 years, 7 months ago
STARTING PROCEDURE
The below instructions are to be followed whenever starting a diesel generator under normal circumstances. The remote starting must also be frequently tested to ensure that it is in order. The generator engines will normally be set for automatic starting and must be in this position before the engine room operates in an unmanned…[Read more] -
icedcappucino replied to the topic Main engine slow steaming in the forum Main & Aux Engine 5 years, 7 months ago
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance on the minimum continuous running speeds of the main engine.
Chief Engineer shall:
• Advise the Master of minimum safe continuous running speed of the main engine.
• Inform engineering staff of operating conditions.
Duty Engineer shall:
• Monitoring main engine running parameters.
• Ensure…[Read more] -
icedcappucino replied to the topic Oil mist detector maintenance & Crankcase relief valve regulation in the forum Main & Aux Engine 5 years, 7 months ago
OIL MIST DETECTOR
All alarms from oil mist detectors, no matter how suspect the instrument may be, are to be treated as an emergency situation and the engine stopped. Alarms must be reported to the Office immediately. Remember there are no false alarm. Alarm will be activated only if the conducive alarm condition is generated. If the equipment is…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic Introduction to Turbocharger in the forum Main & Aux Engine 5 years, 7 months ago
TURBOCHARGERS
Turbochargers must always be in good condition to obtain the expected engine performance and meet current emission standards. Turbochargers can be pulse type, constant flow type, jet assist type. Refer to the maker’s manual for proper operation and maintenance. Ensure that turbocharger air intake filters are maintained clean at all t…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic M/E Scavenge Fire in the forum Main & Aux Engine 5 years, 7 months ago
Scavenge Fires (2- Strokes)
Fires in the scavenge spaces of diesel engines can be caused by wear of mechanical components, faulty fuel injection, inefficient exhaust system and incorrect cylinder lubrication. Scavenges spaces shall be drained regularly each day and manually cleaned on a regular basis, but not exceeding 2 months so that the risk of…[Read more] -
icedcappucino replied to the topic Crankcase explosion & inspection in the forum Main & Aux Engine 5 years, 7 months ago
Early detection of over-heating and the prompt slowing down or stopping of the main engine as circumstances permit, will avoid conditions which might form an explosive mist in the crankcase.
In the majority of cases oil mist detectors are fitted to main engine crankcase to detect any buildup of a potentially explosive oil mist. All alarms from oil…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic M/E preparation for Departure in the forum Main & Aux Engine 5 years, 7 months ago
Warming Through:
Main engines are to be warmed through gradually following a stay in port or other occasion when they have been shut down to 65 degC. The jacket water circulation temperature is to be raised over a period of time to as near as is possible the operating temperature. The period of time is dependent on the jacket water temperature…[Read more] -
Admin replied to the topic Our cadetship true stories in the forum Before cadetship 5 years, 7 months ago
Contribution from a junior engineer currently onboard:
Well on my cadetship, I wasn’t promised the wonders of the sailing life. I didn’t get to travel much and the allowance definitely wasn’t much, albeit being a scholar. It was work, work and you guessed it, work from day 1. Most of the time, it’s either winter or summer onboard. you wake up…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Q & A #1 in the forum Seafarer LDR advice 5 years, 7 months ago
For this post, we have a question asked by an active seafarer and answered by the wife of another active seafarer.
Q: “As you are growing each day and progressing in your career, you’d like a partner who can help you along the way or just simply understand what you’re facing. The difficulties in your career progression right.
However, if your…[Read more] -
Admin replied to the topic Guide for engine cadets in the forum Before cadetship 5 years, 7 months ago
ACRONYMS & short-forms
Honestly seafarers love short forms, might take some time for the new engine cadet to pick up!Fluid/mediums
S.W = Sea Water
F.W = Fresh Water
C.W = Cooling Water
J.C.W = Jacket Cooling Water
Jkt = Jacket
Comp. air = Compressed air
D.O = Diesel Oil
M.G.O = Marine Gas Oil
F.O = Fuel Oil
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icedcappucino replied to the topic Our cadetship true stories in the forum Before cadetship 5 years, 7 months ago
First!
The very first training officer (Second Engineer) I met was an African, around 50s. He was proudly telling me stories about his family, especially his daughter of my age.
First month onboard was mainly spent cleaning and doing my training book assessments.
Around the second month, I started recording main engine parameters as part of…[Read more]
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Admin started the topic Our cadetship true stories in the forum Before cadetship 5 years, 7 months ago
As the title suggests, do share about your honest experiences. Your story might help prevent regrets and bad experiences to cadets who join after you.
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Admin replied to the topic COC 3 (Deck) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Deck) past oral questions 5 years, 7 months ago
MASTERLIST OF COC 3 oral questions:
Capt Syn
Date 14 June 2020
Pass1.tell me about flag state, psc and class
2. certificates issued by class and validity
3. what you will check first after entering in lifeboat
4. how will you check lifeboat is properly secured on falls and rested properly
5. what are the publications you need to carry on…[Read more] -
Admin replied to the topic COC 2 (Deck) Oral Questions in the forum COC (Deck) past oral questions 5 years, 7 months ago
MASTERLIST OF COC 2 ORAL QUESTIONS
Orals Exam: 7th May 2019, 1100AM,
Examiner: Nick
Candidate: Kcbx, 1st Attempt, Pass
1100 in, 1300 out.1. How you take over as C/O for bulk carrier. (Warm-up)
2. When to use and when not to use loadicator? Damage condition*
3. How you load bulk cargo? IMSBC*
4. Contents inside IMSBC?
5. Explain SF. Where can…[Read more] -
icedcappucino started the topic Deck crane in the forum Deck Machineries 5 years, 8 months ago
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Admin replied to the topic Second Engineer interview prep in the forum Promotional criteria, interview & taking over checklist 5 years, 8 months ago
– Talk about 1st vessel as 2/E
Me: Joined as 3E, went drydock, found boiler pin tubes choked, promote onboard after drydock, M/E cannot astern (control air dryer problem -> start air distributor), A/E major overhaul
China, SG, Brazil– Experience with PSC (USCG? China?)
Me: PIL doesn’t allow me to join any ship going Red Sea, East & West…[Read more] - Load More
