ORAL PREP QUESTIONS Flashcards
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components of a typical 2 stroke cylinder head
Typical Marine Diesel Cylinder Head
The cylinder head we will examine is typical of a large 2-stroke diesel engine having scavenge air inlet ports in the cylinder liner and an exhaust valve in the cylinder head. This is known as uniflow scavenging. Those cylinder heads without exhaust valves have exhaust ports cut into the top end of the liner above the inlet ports, being known as loop scavenging engines.
The cylinder head contains the following components;
Fuel Valves
These inject the heavy fuel oil and diesel oil as a mist into the combustion chamber, being controlled nowadays by the common rail fuel system.
Air-start Valve
This is used to start the engine in the ahead or astern rotation by injecting compressed air into the relative cylinder.
Exhaust Gas Valve
This is contained in a cage fitted into an insert in the cylinder head. Modern exhaust valves are placed at the centre of the cylinder head having a water cooled cage, the valve being hydraulically operated rather than by a pushrod. They can also have a “fin” welded to the valve stem; the exhaust gas rotating the valve thus decreasing the wear on the seat.
Indicator Cock
This valve has two purposes
1) To enable indicator cards to be taken; these show the condition of the engine under normal operating conditions.
2) They are opened whilst engine is turned over on air for a few rotations to blow out any dirt or water accumulated after engine has been shut-down for a while or overhauled. The cocks are then shut and the engine started normally. Remember; indicator cocks should always be left opened when rotating the main engine using the turning gear.
Cylinder Relief Valve
Main purpose is to lift when over pressure occurs in the combustion area; the resultant combustion gas being expelled to a through a flanged pipe to deck.
cylinder reileif valve 2 stroke m/e
construcgtion and operating principles
Cylinder Relief Valve
Main purpose is to lift when over pressure occurs in the combustion area; the resultant combustion gas being expelled to a through a flanged pipe to deck.
Construction
The relief valve is enclosed within a cast iron casing that is secured to the cylinder head by threaded studs and hex nuts. It consists of the following components;
Helical Valve Spring
The spring is normally manufactured from silicon-chrome/vanadium spring wire that has been hardened and tempered in oil to the relative standards.
It is fitted inside the casing being held in position by the top and bottom ring keeps.
The Valve and Stem
The valve and stem are manufactured from high grade stainless steel, the valve being seated on an integral seat/machined landing that is open to the combustion chamber. The stem is not connected to the valve, but sits atop of it; protruding through the centre of the spring and terminating in a threaded portion outside the top of the casing. The threaded portion contains the locknuts that are used to adjust the spring tension, via the top spring collar. This allows the lifting pressure of the valve to be set at 20% over maximum internal combustion pressure.
Maintenance consists of cleaning and inspecting all the components at the same intervals as cylinder head overhaul. The valve seat should be examined and re-ground; the spring being checked for cracks and its free length measured under no-load conditions.
After the assembly the valve should be set to the correct lifting pressure before being subjected to pressure and leak testing.
Operating Principles
“Normal” lifting of the relief valve can occur in the following situation, and should give no cause for concern;
When too much fuel is supplied by the engineer when on starting the engine; I have done this a few times!
If air is being used to stop engine in “emergency stop” situation.
Running engine full astern for a prolonged period, in this case the bridge should be informed that astern running is at its limit.
However, there are situations that could lead to a relief valve lifting while engine is operating under normal load and conditions and warrant a full inspection.
Faulty fuel pump or incorrectly set fuel injector delivering excessive fuel.
Badly leaking fuel injector; through loose nozzle or enlarged injection holes.
Water leaking into the combustion chamber.
Scavenge fire.
5 steps to risk assessement
- identify hazards
- who might be harmed and how
- evaluate risks and decide on precautions
- record your findings and implement them
- review the risk assessment and update if necessary. ie new equipment
the difference between asynchronous (induction) and syncrounous as motors
how to troubleshoot a ac three phase induction motor with single phase?
Three Phase AC Motor Fault Diagnosis/Maintenance & Stripping
Single Phasing
• Symptoms: Noise, Vibration, Hot spots, Slightly slower speed if running, will not
start if stopped .
• Causes:
o Fuse blown.
o Contactor fault - dirty, maladjusted or worn contacts.
o Broken supply cable.
o Faulty starter/switch.
o Loose or broken terminal connections.
o Burnt out winding.
Fault diagnosis/defect rectification (Actions may include)
• Select the correct item of test equipment.
• Isolate the motor electrical supply in accordance with company
instructions/procedures.
• Identify which phase has been lost – check the fuses.
• Check all connections for tightness – including the starter.
• Check for any type of contamination – in particular water.
• Balance the fields of the motor.
• Check insulation resistance and check for earths.
• Check for motor alignment.
• Check operation of thermistors if fitted (3 should be fitted – if one is defective
it can be shorted out, if 2 are defective, change the motor).
• Check motor bearings – check previous/carryout vibration analysis.
Motor Stripping
• Obtain manufacturers operating manual.
• Inform any users of loss of service if required.
• Make the machine/system safe - electrically and mechanically isolations.
• Proceed in accordance with manufacturers manual.
• Plan the job in accordance with company safe system of work. (Permit etc).
Obtain all the correct tools (including any special tools), oils and greases etc.
• Strip the motor down using makers drawings/handbook.
• Mark all mating surfaces.
• Mark up/tally all wires.
• Remove bearings and rotor.
Reassembly
• Confirm that insulation resistance readings are acceptable, above 1MΩ
• Reassemble in accordance with manufacturers handbook.
• Use rust inhibitor on metallic surfaces when reassembled.
• Fit new bearings carefully (do not over – grease).
• Check motor is free to turn once reassembled and if possible bench test it in
the workshop.
• Once in situ, realign, reconnect and re-instate.
• Check direction of rotation and speed.
• Check for vibration and noise.
asynchroous – squirrel cage rotor is used but the windings are short circtuited with end rings so no slip rings brushes or dc current or starting mechanism are required. but the always have lagging power factor so are less efficient
synchrounous – generally a salient pole rotor is used in which windings are supplied with dc voltage via slip rings (or h-bridge) dc supply can be adjusted to improve power factor whereas asynchrounous always has a lagging power factor
when fed with 3 phase supply synchrounous motor operates at synchronous speed–the rotor and stator coils lock together magnetically. motor needs to be started close to synchronous speed for this to happen
when 3 phase is fed to asynchronous motor the rmf will cause an induced current in the rotor. this rotor current gives rise to rotor flux. according to lens law the direction of this induced current is such that it will tend to oppose the cause of its production –thus the rotor will try to catch up with the rmf and reduce the relative speed
airCOMPRESSOR safeties
Relief valve:
Fitted after every stage to release excess pressure developed inside it. The setting of the lifting pressure increases after every ascending stage. Normally fitted between 1st stage and intercooler and 2nd stage – aftercooler.
Bursting disc:
A bursting disc is a copper disc provided at the air cooler of the compressor. It is a safety disc which bursts when the pressure exceeds over the pre-determined value due to leaky air tubes of the cooler (intercooler or aftercooler).
Fusible plug:
Generally located on the discharge side of the compressor, it fuses if the air temperature is higher than the operational temperature. The fusible plug is made up of material which melts at high temperature.
Lube Oil low pressure alarm and trip:
If the lube oil pressure goes lower than the normal, the alarm is sounded followed by a cut out trip signal to avoid damage to bearings and crank shaft.
Water high temperature trip:
If the intercoolers are choked or the flow of water is less, then the air compressor will get over heated. To avoid this situation high water temperature trip is activated which cut offs the compressor.
Water no-flow trip:
If the attached pump is not working or the flow of water inside the intercooler is not enough to cool the compressor then moving part inside the compressor will get seized due to overheating. A no flow trip is provided which continuously monitor the flow of water and trips the compressor when there is none.
Motor Overload trip:
If the current taken by motor during running or starting is very high then there is a possibility of damage to the motor. An overload trip is thus fitted to avoid such situation.
AUTOMATIC MOISTURE DRAIN VALVE(Unloader)
this reduced the starting torque for the machine and clear out any accumulated moisture and oil in the system
air compressor safeties
COMPRESSOR
Relief valve:
Fitted after every stage to release excess pressure developed inside it. The setting of the lifting pressure increases after every ascending stage. Normally fitted between 1st stage and intercooler and 2nd stage – aftercooler.
Bursting disc:
A bursting disc is a copper disc provided at the air cooler of the compressor. It is a safety disc which bursts when the pressure exceeds over the pre-determined value due to leaky air tubes of the cooler (intercooler or aftercooler).
Fusible plug:
Generally located on the discharge side of the compressor, it fuses if the air temperature is higher than the operational temperature. The fusible plug is made up of material which melts at high temperature.
Lube Oil low pressure alarm and trip:
If the lube oil pressure goes lower than the normal, the alarm is sounded followed by a cut out trip signal to avoid damage to bearings and crank shaft.
Water high temperature trip:
If the intercoolers are choked or the flow of water is less, then the air compressor will get over heated. To avoid this situation high water temperature trip is activated which cut offs the compressor.
Water no-flow trip:
If the attached pump is not working or the flow of water inside the intercooler is not enough to cool the compressor then moving part inside the compressor will get seized due to overheating. A no flow trip is provided which continuously monitor the flow of water and trips the compressor when there is none.
Motor Overload trip:
If the current taken by motor during running or starting is very high then there is a possibility of damage to the motor. An overload trip is thus fitted to avoid such situation.
AUTOMATIC MOISTURE DRAIN VALVE(Unloader)
this reduced the starting torque for the machine and clear out any accumulated moisture and oil in the system
safety devices fitted to air start systems?
International Association of Classification Society rules state:
In order to protect starting air mains against explosion arising from improper functioning of starting valves, the following devices must be fitted:
An isolation non-return valve or equivalent at the starting air supply connection to each engine.
A bursting disc or flame arrester in way of the starting valve of each cylinder for direct reversing engines having a main starting manifold. OR
At the supply inlet to the starting air manifold for non-reversing engines
ALTERNATOR SAFETIES
The three main type alternator protection are:
a. Over current protection.
b. Reverse power trip
c. Under voltage trip
Two instruments used for testing the atmosphere in an Enclosed Space:
- 02 Meter • Safe reading: 20% of oxygen - Explosimeter • Safe reading: <1% of lower explosive limit, • In conjunction with a O2 meter *The results of the inspections and testing are to be recorded in the ISM Safety Manual onboard the vessel
Two instruments used for testing the atmosphere in an Enclosed Space:
- 02 Meter • Safe reading: 20% of oxygen - Explosimeter • Safe reading: <1% of lower explosive limit, • In conjunction with a O2 meter *The results of the inspections and testing are to be recorded in the ISM Safety Manual onboard the vessel
atmospheric pressure (the weight of the atmosphere, same as barometric pressure) is?
- 7psi
- decreases with elevation
**Measurement based on depth of water
One atmosphere (14.7 psi) is also the pressure caused by the weight of a column of fresh water of approximately 10.3 m (33.8 ft). Thus, a diver 10.3 m underwater experiences a pressure of about 2 atmospheres (1 atm of air plus 1 atm of water). Conversely, 10.3 m is the maximum height to which water can be raised using suction under standard atmospheric conditions.
**Boiling point of water
Pure water boils at 100 °C (212 °F) at earth’s standard atmospheric pressure. The boiling point is the temperature at which the vapor pressure is equal to the atmospheric pressure around the water.[11] Because of this, the boiling point of water is lower at lower pressure and higher at higher pressure. Cooking at high elevations, therefore, requires adjustments to recipes[12] or pressure cooking. A rough approximation of elevation can be obtained by measuring the temperature at which water boils; in the mid-19th century, this method was used by explorers.
water will boil at lower point in a vaccuum and in some cases will boil immediately–like pulling a vacuum in refrigeration
when is it safe to enter a confined space
Oxygen: normal is 20.8. any variation may indicate a problem and should be investigated further. at least 20% oxygen is required before entry into space. anything less than 20.8 could indicate that toxic gases have replaced oxygen and should be tested for or considered.
for LEL a explosimeter should be used with a nil reading, but where reading is steady for sometime up to 1% of the LEL may be accepted.
SO: up to 1% LEL and Min. 20.8% Oxygen.
What does the AVR do?
Controls exciter current
(If output voltage is low the AVR senses this and increases excitation current in the exciter stator. This in turn increases the output from the excitor rotor. This increased output is converted to DC and fed to the main rotor, thus increasing its magnetic field strength, resulting in an increase in the output.
Battery room safety arrangement
Safety is provided by
1) Proper ventilation
2) Prevention of heat source for ignition
Ventilation
· Independent exhaust fan provided
· Inlet duct should be below battery level, and outlet at top of the compartment
Prevention of heat source for ignition
· No naked light and no smoking
· Uses of externally fitted light or flameproof light
· Cables of adequate size and they are well connected
· Never placed Emergency Switchboard in this room
· Use insulated spanner and plastic jug for distilled water, to prevent short circuit
· Room temperature, maintained at 15 ~ 25°C
what can you say about transveres collision bulkhead
what are 4 purposes for tansversse bulkheads
collision bulkhead must extend from keel to weather deck and from p to stbd
must be 12% thicker and stronger then the rest of bulkheads
not less than 5% of LOA back from water line
purposes of transverse bulkheads are:
water/stability in even of flooding
to reduce racking
divide vessel into water tight compartements
resist spread of fire and smoke
What is the max density of DMA/MGO/distillate marine gas oil?
Max 890 kg/m3
*1000kg/m3 is too dense for centrifuge
How long must a Bunker Delivery Note be kept?
3 yrs
How long must fuel sample be kept?
Until fuel is consumed, but no less than 12 months
how to plan, prep, execute and complete bunkering
how to plan and prep for bunkering?
- consult with master voyage planning requirements for future
- determine date, time, location of bunkering procedure
- place order
- consult iso 2817 to check you are aquiring the proper mgo fuel.
- use a checklist to avoid missing any key points
- sound all tanks and record–even ones not filling incase of emergency transfer to those tanks, consolidate fuel, dont mix the fuel, check overflow is empty and alarm working
- inform adjacent ships, harbour master
- check valves and vents are in correct position
- alfa laval and transfer pumps off
- sopep and ppe ready, wet deck, drip trays, foam fire ext. at hand, scuppers plugged
- check vessel lines and draft/trim and record
- test comms with truck and fueling station
- fueling party meeting, normal and emergency actions and all procedures–tanks to fill, amount taking on etc.
- bravo flag raised
- take truck meter readings
- get bunker spec sheet. check oil grade and density
- explain to bunker truck the procedures and makes sure all emergency signals are clear. and that flow rates are explained. slow, max, stop etc
- connect hoses, cheif eng to check. all valves inline to tanks are open. main manifold valve opened last
- check bunker truck emergency stop is working
- open manifold valve when all checks done
how to execute and complete bunkering
- pumping rate low, to check oil is flowing to right tank and not leaking to others–constant sounding by crew, then increase rate. fill tanks to max 90% but slow down pumping rate to finish topping up and to open other tank valve
- sound more often when tank is nearly full–you can use guages if you know they are working correctly
- keep eye on bunker oil temperature and check it (why ian)
- take sample–clear and bright test
- take continuous drip samples
- take meter readings, record stop time
- sound tanks bunkered
- air blow the fuel supply lines, paying attention to full tanks with vents and that caps are on sounding ports
- check vessel trim and draught–volume bunkered should be correct for trim , heel and temp correction. in general the density should be reduced by .64 kg/m3 for each degree of increase in temperature
- four fuel samples taken–one kept onboard, one for bunker ship/truck, one for analysis and one for port state or IMO. on my boat i just witness 2 samples–no less than 400mls
- chief eng. sign the bunker receipt and amount bunkered
- if there is any shortfall, chief. eng. can issure a note of protest
- after everything is settled, the hose connection is removed
- sample sent for analysis
- cheif eng–make ORB entry
- sign bunker delivery note and receipt. keep copies
- dont use new bunker until report for analysis!
- inform ship and captain complete
- put away sopep kit and safety equipment
- take down bravo flag and signage
- stow samples for one year
Centrifugal pump. Causes of failure to prime
- Air leak on suction side of pump, causing atmospheric pressure to enter and ruin the low pressure created at volute intake and this ruin the vacuum created
- discharge line closed and air in pump. pressure would rise on discharge but would only be air, you need the air to be vented so that it can escape and water can move into pump and push air out
- increased clearance between wear plate and impeller would cause less vacuum created by pump–this could be caused by general wear in pump
- eye of impeller plugged up with debris
- pick up water level below pump
centrifugal pump not taking suction. What do you do?
- check valves are open
- check suction line for crack/leakage
- check for air ingress
- prime if possible
- check suction filter clogged
- check wear ring clearances
- check non-return valves
- check impeller
- check phase rotation
centrifuge operating principle
- gravity naturally settles out water and impurities from fuel.
- the speed of the centrifuge speeds up this process
- the unclarified fuel rises up through the disc stack and due to the higher density of the water and sediment the water and sediment are pushed outward in the bowl while the clarified liquid streams to a central dischage-chanel where it is dishcharged.
what certificates come under the heading SAFETY
safety construction cert
safety equipment cert
safety radio cert
Document of Compliance DOC
Safe management cert.
safe manning document
SAFETY
safety construction certificate:
what certificates come under the heading SHIP
(registry
tonnage
load line
wreck
p and i)
certifacte of registry
surv/renewals: initial audit; renewable after 5 yrs; change of ownership.
conv/authourity: flag state
limits: all yachts
remarks: required by flag state
survey and certification: MCA
tonnage certificate
s/r: initial survey/full term
c/a: itc69
limits: >24m
remarks: shows net and gross tonnage. required for registration
surv and certification: class
load line certificate
s/r: initial surv; ann. endorsement; intermediate survey; renewal after 5 years.
c/a: illconvention66
limits: >24
remarks: intact stability and subdivision standard. conditions of assignment attached as a record of measurement
surv./certification: class/mca
ship radio station licence
s/r: license will remain valid for the lifetime of vessel as long as it is validated once every ten years
c/a: Ofcom
limits: all yachts
remarks: details of call sign, mmsi no. licensing and accounting authority
surv./certification: Ofcom
p and i cert. of insurance
s/r:
c/a:
limits: >1000tns
remarks:
surv./certification:
wreck removal convention certificate
s/r:
c/a: nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks
limits: >300gt
remarks: must carry cert. issued by a state party to the convention attesting that necessary insurance is in place
surv./certification: mca

