Diagnose and Correct Equipment Malfunctions

1 Which are the parameters that control the automatic level control
system of the boiler shown here ?

2 What type of lubricating oils are generally used in auxiliary

engines?
3 What is the function of item "PC" ?

4 What is item "U" and how does it act on item "S" ?

5 You will notice in this drawing that steam traps are fitted so only condensate can return. Then why is there an atmospheric
condenser fitted ?

6 Short cycling of a refrigeration compressor refers to:

7 While inspecting the main bearings on a diesel engine you find impregnated dirt and scratches in the bearing surface. You would,
therefore, suspect that....

8 All engine crankcase explosion investigations have show only one thing in common; this is ......

9 What is the primary cause of scavenge air space fires ?

10 The water cooling space on the turbocharger is damaged and you have no spares. The cooling water must be closed. Which steps
would you take to ensure least possible damage?

11 What can be defined observing the amount, condition and properties of liquids collecting in bilges?

12 In the operation shown what is being checked?

13 Which elements of of fuel oil are a major source of air pollution?

14 Too high alkalinity of boiler water may cause ....

15 What is an effective means of measuring total dissolved solids in boiler water?

16 What long term effect will excessively high temperature have on lubricating oil quality?

17 The best way to ensure engine speed governor stability is to allow a given ratio of .......

18 When a new cylinder liner is fitted to a 2-stroke engine, which of the following steps should be taken ? I. Increase the cylinder oil
flow. II. Reduce the cylinder load. III. Reduce the oil flow.

19 If you get a heavy scavenging air fire, which of these parts is most likely damaged ?

20 When taking a set of crankshaft deflections the + sign is indicated, example +4. This means that .....

21 If the performance of a centrifugal pump deteriorates over time (tons/hour x height in metres) it is usually due to .....
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