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Tutor Marked Test MES-1

1.

Identify what propulsion system is onboard your vessel

2.

What is a two-stroke engine? With the aid of diagrams briefly explain and include in
your answer the process of scavenging.

3.

Explain what is used to start a diesel engine and why?

4.

Define the following terms:

Stroke
BDC
TDC

5.

Explain how reversing of direct propulsion diesel engine is achieved. Please use
a diagram to illustrate your answer.

6.

What factors affect fuel consumption of marine diesel engines?

7.

Explain how you would start and stop direct propulsion diesel engines

8.

Draw a sea water cooling system of a two stroke engine and explain what other
methods are also used for cooling.

9.

A vessel consumes 400 tonnes of fuel on a voyage of 3900 miles travelling at a

speed of 13.5 knots with a displacement of 11250 tonnes.
Calculate the fuel required for a voyage of 1750 miles at a speed of 12.5 knots
and a displacement of 12750 tonnes. Please show all workings.

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