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1
Q

The primary purpose of ______ is to transfer the torque generated by the main engine to the propellar and to transmit the thrust developed by the propeller to the thrust bearing in the ship.

A

Propulsion Shafting

2
Q

What is shafting supported by inside the skin of the ship?

A

Line Shaft Bearings

3
Q

A split inflatable seal installed aft of a stuffing box and gland which is designed for the alternate use of the split face type seals or conventional packing

A

What is the most common seal found for surface ships?

4
Q

The term “shaft alignment” when used in the marine field generally involves two of the following functions:

A
  • The first is the aligning of the bearings that support the shaft.
  • The second alignment function is the alignment of the shaft flange to the output flange of the reduction gear, main motor or directly to the slow speed diesel
5
Q

The major factor influencing shaft and bearing alignment is:

A
  • Hull deflection
  • Various loads and ballast conditions
  • Hull speeds
  • Heavy seas
6
Q

What is Hull Deflection caused by?

A

Daily and seasoal temperature variations

7
Q
  • Vessel is in the water
  • All permanent ballast are in place
  • Fuel, water and temporary ballast tanks are filled to normal average operating levels, 1/2 to 3/4 filled
  • All major machinery weighing over 1000lbs is either installed or simulated
  • Make final alignment immediately prior to sea trials.
A

DO NOT ATTEMPT final alignment of propulsion engines/shafting unless the following conditions are met:

8
Q

Refers to the distance the face of the hub is out of perpendicular to the shaft centerline.

A

Face runout

9
Q

Refers to the distance the driving bore of the hub is out of parallel with the shaft centerline.

A

Bore runout

10
Q

Any eccentricity or perpendicularity errors must be accounted for in the _____ process.

A

Alignment

11
Q

The bore to pilot diameter eccentricity error should be no more than ____ inches or as specified by the manufacturer.

A

0.002 inches (0.05mm)

12
Q

The flange face run should be no more then ____ inches or as specified by the manufacturer.

A

0.002 inches (0.05mm)

13
Q

Move the engine and marine transmission to their approximatefinal position within ____ of the companion flange without engaging the flange pilot.

A

0.3 inch (8mm)

14
Q

How do you check bore alignment?

A

Take measruements of the diameter gap at four equally spaced points on the flanges diameters, A, B, C & D

15
Q

What is shafting supported by outside the skin of the ship?

A

Bearing located in struts, skegs and stern tubes

16
Q

This procedure is concerned with eliminating shaft vibration and noise, ensuring that no bearing is overloaded and that there is no excessive stress on the shaft.

A

Aligning of the bearing that support the shaft

17
Q

In this phase of alignment, reduction of loading on reduction gear and engine bearings is of importance.

A

Alignment of the shaft flange to the output flange of the reduction gear, main motor or directly to a slow-speed diesel.

18
Q

An appropriate method to account for shaft droop utilizes a _______.

A

load ring, turnbuckle and sling

19
Q

The alignment of the line shafting to the marine transmission output flange must be within specified tolerance for_______.

A

satisfactory transmission service life

20
Q

What is the first step if a bearing alignment check and realignment procedure is needed?

A

Ensure that the ship is docked in as close as possible to the configuration of the hull when floating

21
Q

What are two methods used to establish a new bearing line?

A
  • Sag and gap method
  • Bearing reaction readings
22
Q

This method of establishing a new bearing line requires the aft coupling bolts and the shaft-to-reduction gear coupling bolts to be removed.

A

Sag and Gap Method

23
Q

This method for establishing a new bearing line involves lifting the shaft with a hydraulic jack.

A

The Bearing Reaction Readings Method

24
Q

What is the preferred method for establishing a shaft line?

A

Laser/Optical

25
Q

The ___ is the part of the alignment process that aligns the shafts centerlines from side to side.

A

Horizontal move

26
Q

The _____ is the part of the alignment process that aligns the two shafts centerlines into their proper up and down positions.

A

Vertical Move

27
Q

For safety purposes, what should be covered prior to removing to prevent spraying or splashing or pressurized fluids?

A
  • lubrication fittings
  • plugs
28
Q

Where are the bearing used to support sections of the shafting outside of the ships skin?

A
  • Struts
  • Skegs
  • Stern Tube
29
Q

What supports shafting on the inside of the ships skin?

A

Line shaft bearings

30
Q

What is the purpose of the first function involved in a shaft alignment?

A

Align bearings and support the shaft

31
Q

What can the shaft flange be aligned to during an alignment?

A
  • output flange of reduction gear
  • main motor
  • slow-speed diesel
32
Q

When should you NOT ATTEMPT to make final alignment of propulsion engine shafting?

A

When fuel, water and temporary ballast tanks are empty