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    Certificates of Competency in The Merchant Navy - Marine Engineer Officer

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    This document provides an examination paper for candidates seeking a Certificate of Competency as a Second Engineer (unlimited). The paper contains three sections (A, B, C) and candidates must attempt questions from each section. Section A focuses on general engineering knowledge and contains questions on materials properties, machinery components, fire detection, and more. Section B examines electrical systems, motors, and batteries. Section C addresses shipboard machinery such as rudders, cranes, and lifeboat lowering arrangements. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% overall and at least 40% in each section to pass.

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    This document provides an examination paper for candidates seeking a Certificate of Competency as a Second Engineer (unlimited). The paper contains three sections (A, B, C) and candidates must attempt questions from each section. Section A focuses on general engineering knowledge and contains questions on materials properties, machinery components, fire detection, and more. Section B examines electrical systems, motors, and batteries. Section C addresses shipboard machinery such as rudders, cranes, and lifeboat lowering arrangements. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% overall and at least 40% in each section to pass.

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    This document provides an examination paper for candidates seeking a Certificate of Competency as a Second Engineer (unlimited). The paper contains three sections (A, B, C) and candidates must attempt questions from each section. Section A focuses on general engineering knowledge and contains questions on materials properties, machinery components, fire detection, and more. Section B examines electrical systems, motors, and batteries. Section C addresses shipboard machinery such as rudders, cranes, and lifeboat lowering arrangements. Candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% overall and at least 40% in each section to pass.

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    Certificates of Competency in The Merchant Navy - Marine Engineer Officer

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    CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY IN THE MERCHANT NAVY

    MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER


    EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE
    SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
    ON BEHALF OF THE
    MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

    STCW 95 SECOND ENGINEER REG. III/2 (UNLIMITED)

    042-27 ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - GENERAL


    MONDAY, 26 MARCH 2012
    0915- 1215 hrs

    Examination paper inserts:

    Notes for the guidance of candidates:


    Candidates are required to obtain 50% of the total marks allocated to this paper to gain a pass AND
    also obtain a minimum 40% in Sections A, B and C of the paper.

    Materials to be supplied by examination centres:


    Candidates examination workbook

    ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - GENERAL


    Attempt TEN questions only as follows:
    SIX questions from Section A
    TWO questions from Section B
    TWO questions from Section C
    Marks for each part question are shown in brackets
    All questions carry equal marks
    SECTION A
    Attempt SIX questions only from this section
    1.

    List FIVE elements that may be added to steel to improve its physical properties,
    explaining the effects of EACH.

    2.

    Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a waterjet, transverse, thruster.

    3.

    Sketch EACH of the following fire detector heads, describing their operation:

    (10)

    (a) rate of temperature rise;

    (5)

    (b) flame detector.

    (5)

    4.

    Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a central priming system.

    5.

    State, with reasons, the suitability of EACH of the following courses of action in the event
    of an overheated main transmission bearing:

    6.

    (10))

    (10)

    (a) reduction of shaft speed;

    (2)

    (b) cooling with a fire hose;

    (2)

    (c) changing the lubricating oil;

    (2)

    (d) adjusting the height of the bearing;

    (2)

    (e) adjusting the height of adjacent bearings.

    (2)

    Describe, with the aid of a sketch, an instrument to measure temperature that uses the
    variation of resistance with the application of heat.

    (10)

    [OVER

    7.

    8.

    (a) State TWO reasons that will necessitate the opening up and entry of a large biological
    sewage system.

    (2)

    (b) Explain the precautions to be taken when entering a sewage treatment plant.

    (6)

    (c) State TWO hazards that personnel may be exposed to if entering a sewage unit.

    (2)

    With reference to the gland sealing of pumps:


    (a) state the advantages and disadvantages of mechanical seals verses soft packing;

    (5)

    (b) sketch a cross section of a mechanical seal.

    (5)

    SECTION B
    Attempt TWO questions only from this section

    9.

    With reference to the rotor of an induction motor:


    (a) state TWO reasons why the conductors are angled;

    (2)

    (b) state the consequences of the air gap between the rotor and the stator being:
    (i)

    too large;

    (2)

    (ii) too small;

    (2)

    (c) explain how rotor leakage flux takes place and its effect on motor operation.

    10.

    (a) Describe EACH of the following:


    (i)

    an insulated distribution system;

    (ii) an earthed distributed system.

    11.

    (4)

    (4)
    (4)

    (b) Explain a method of earthing high voltage installations.

    (2)

    (a) Sketch a single cell of a nickel cadmium battery of the sealed type.

    (2)

    (b) State the chemical reactions that occur in the battery described in Q11(a).

    (2)

    (c) Explain how a nickel cadmium battery is able to operate sealed, under normal charged
    conditions.

    (4)

    (d) Sketch a battery charging system operated from the a.c. mains.

    (2)

    [OVER

    SECTION C
    Attempt TWO questions only from this section

    12.

    Describe the examination of a rudder whilst the ship is in drydock.

    13.

    With reference to the engineroom gantry crane:

    14.

    (10)

    (a) describe, with the aid of a sketch, an engineroom gantry crane depicting how it is
    secured to the ships structure;

    (5)

    (b) state how damage to the forward and aft bulkheads of the engineroom casing is
    prevented;

    (2)

    (c) describe the checks that should be carried out prior to using an engineroom gantry
    crane.

    (3)

    (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the braking arrangements fitted for the controlled
    lowering of lifeboats.

    (7)

    (b) Describe how the braking arrangements fitted to lifeboats are tested.

    (3)

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