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Heim Online-Tests CES Slow Speed 3rd-Eng/4rd-Eng Test for specialists working in Engine room (CES v6.0)
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A piston rod retaining nut needs to be tightened during maintenance on the main engine. Which of the given methods should be used to ensure it does not come loose in service?
Tighten it as tight as possible using a flogging spanner and a hammer.
Tighten it 10 % more than the manufacturer’s recommendation using a torque wrench.
Tighten it to the manufacturer’s recommendations using a torque wrench.
Tighten it as tight as possible using a spanner and extension pipe.
Under what circumstances would you remove guards and safety devices from machinery?
To allow the shaft to be seen to confirm the machine is running.
When they are rattling and vibrating.
During overhaul and maintenance procedures.
When the safety devices keep stopping the machinery.
What is the disadvantage of using chemicals on an oil-spill on the water?
It is difficult to apply the chemicals if the oil drifts away from the ship’s side.
The chemicals make it difficult to remove the oil from the water.
It is difficult to apply chemicals if there is any wind.
The water gets a white colour, which makes it easy to detect the oil-spill.
Which of the following alternatives summarise the benefits of using high voltage on ships?
Smaller conductors, machines and switchgear.
Smaller conductors, insulators and transformers.
Smaller cables and better power factors.
More efficient transformers and electrical machines.
What action should be taken by the engine room rating if a piece of machinery is not functioning properly?
If machinery does not function properly, the Chief Engineer should be called out immediately.
If machinery does not function properly, it should be immediately stopped every time.
If machinery does not function properly the duty Engineer should be informed immediately so that plans for further action can be made.
If machinery does not function properly, it should be stopped and serviced immediately.
MARPOL – Annex V. Disposal of garbage outside “Special Areas”. After unpacking spares, you are left with a limited amount of packing materials. Is this prohibited, if not, what will be the nearest distance to land for disposal into the sea of these materials?
This is prohibited.
3 miles.
12 miles.
25 miles.
What are the lists called that give the position and task during a lifeboat drill for all persons on board the ship?
The Crew List.
The Muster List.
The Duty List.
The Drill List.
In a low pressure auxiliary boiler, what would be considered to be the maximum allowable chloride level of the boiler water?
600 PPM.
1 000 PPM.
300 PPM.
50 PPM.
Why may wearing sweat rags slung round your neck when working in the machinery spaces be hazardous?
The rags may cause sweat rash.
The rags may cause you to get too hot and faint.
The rags may be soaked with oil and catch fire.
The rags may be caught by running machinery or power tools.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Air cooler.
Turbocharger.
Crankshaft.
Cylinder head.
Which component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
PH analyzer.
Pressure indicator, installed on panel/console.
Pressure indicator, installed locally.
Pressure relief valve, self-contained.
How many Radar Transponders (SART) are required to be carried onboard a ship for use in survival crafts?
One in each lifeboat.
2, one of which being capable of floating free if the ship sinks.
Two on each side of the ship.
One on each side of the ship.
An electrical power emergency source in a ship is required because:
It satisfies the SOLAS requirements for ship safety.
The main diesel generator(s) can be taken out of service for overhaul or repair.
It satisfies the need to be environmentally “friendly”.
The ships total load can be shared between main and emergency generators.
As part of the regular maintenance for a paramagnetic oxygen analyser used for measuring the oxygen content of exhaust gas it is important to keep the sample line filter as clean as possible. Why is this necessary with this type of instrument?
The filter may rupture due to the high pressures generated by the sample pump.
Pressure variations in the sample chamber can cause errors so restrictions must be kept to a minimum.
The pressure drop across the filter may damage the sampling pump.
A high flow rate is required in order to deflect the sensing element.
Many large 2 stroke marine diesel engines are equipped with an auxiliary scavenge air blower. What is the purpose of this equipment?
To provide combustion air at start up, during manoeuvring and low load running when the turbocharger delivery is insufficient.
To allow full load running when the main turbocharger is defective.
To assist the main turbochargers in supplying combustion air when on full load.
To help cool the engine after it has been stopped.
What type of component does this graphical symbol illustrate?
Pressure-reducing regulator.
Pressure switch.
Pressure relief valve.
Flow controller.
Which of the following voltage levels would be regarded as high voltage likely to be found on a ship?
6,6 kV.
690 V.
660 kV.
220 V.
With two alternators running in parallel, and one is to be disconnected. The first step is to:
Remove the load from the alternator to be stopped.
Increase the frequency on the switchboard.
Trip the main circuit breaker.
Make sure the load is evenly shared.
A vapour compression refrigiration system is usually fitted with a number of devices to give protection and control of the system. Which of the methods given in the options should be used to test the high pressure cut out during routine maintenance and checking of the system?
Manually close each of the evaporator coils by switching off the electrical supply to the liquid line solenoid shut off valves and monitor the condenser pressure.
Close the condenser outlet valve and closely monitor the condenser pressure.
Gradually shut in the condenser cooling water valve or the condenser refrigerant inlet valve while closely monitoring the compressor discharge pressure.
Charge the system with refrigerant until the high pressure cut out operates.
Modern slow speed, two stroke diesel engines often have locating pins or pegs to keep the piston rings in a fixed position. Why is this arrangement used?
The piston ring gaps can be kept in line to control the gas pressure on each of the rings.
The piston rings are more difficult to lubricate because of the slow operating speeds and will wear more quickly if they are allowed to rotate.
It avoids the risk of the ends of the piston rings being forced out by the gas pressure and catching on the scavenge ports.
It ensures the rings cannot be mixed up and that they are fitted in the correct order on the piston.
What could cause diesel engine lubricating oil to appear cloudy with a slightly “milky” colour?
Fuel contamination of the system.
Oxidation of the oil.
High temperature of the oil.
Water contamination of the system.
Where would you find out which fire sections are enclosed by “A” or “B” class divisions on a ship?
All the mentioned alternatives.
On the general arrangement plan.
On the capacity plan.
On the Ship’s fire control plans.
PT-100 sensors are some times used with 3 or 4 wires. What is the reason for this?
Higher mechanical strength of the cable.
For fault indication.
Because of power-consumption.
Higher measuring accuracy.
What is the main reason for keeping engine lubricating oil viscosity within recommended limits?
To reduce system pressure losses.
To ensure the strength of the oil film is sufficient to keep lubricated surfaces apart.
It is not important.
To neutralise any acids that may form.
The circuit consists of two inductors, L(1) = 6 H and L(2) = 12 H, connected in parallel. Calculate the equivalent L(S) of the two inductors.
L(S) = 18 H.
L(S) = 0,667 H.
L(S) = 1,5 H.
L(S) = 4 H.
What is the correct name of the tool shown in the illustration?
Pliers.
Chisel.
Monkey wrench.
Padlock.
When you are calibrating an instrument what is the most common second step in the procedure?
Adjustment of Zero-point.
Check linearity.
Adjustment of range.
Adjustment of span.
When a fire breaks out in the accommodation, cargo holds or on deck, who is in charge of the fire fighting operations?
The first officer arriving at the scene.
The first person arriving at the scene.
The person who is designated in the muster list.
The Chief Officer.
Which part of the crankshaft of a modern large two stroke diesel engine is most likely to be the origin point for crack initiation during service and therefore needs the greatest attention during maintenance inspection?
The oil holes.
The keyways.
The fillet radii.
The dowel pins and dowel holes.
What will be the probable outcome if the amplification is set too high on a controller?
The process will oscillate and get out of control.
The set-point will change.
Nothing.
The process response will be very slow.
Why is it important to check the timing of diesel engine cylinder oil lubricators?
To ensure the piston is not covering the lubrication points and blocking the flow of cylinder lubricating oil into the cylinder.
To ensure cylinder lubricating oil enters the cylinders when the piston is in the required position.
To ensure the correct amount of cylinder lubricating oil is fed into the cylinders.
To avoid excess pressure in the cylinder lubrication system.
It is common practice to connect a resistor over an alarm contact (see diagram) in many applications. Why is this connection used?
To monitor the cable/wires for break.
To stabilise power consumption.
To avoid sparks on the contacts when opening and closing.
Enable measuring the total resistance of the circuit.
Give the meaning of the following symbol:
Indicates manual starting direction of the engine.
Start water spray.
Reverse engine.
Start engine.
Which of the following is not a principle of heat transfer utilised in an oil fired steam boiler?
Forced convection.
Conduction.
Radiation.
Natural convection.
A detector that is activated by a rise of temperature is:
A thermic detector.
An optic detector.
A smoke detector.
A detector of radiation.
An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 A bilge pump circuit. A second earth fault occurs on the yellow line of a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. Both systems are supplied from the ship’s 440 V supply. The likely outcome is that:
A short circuit occurs between earth faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows.
An open circuit occurs between earth fault and both motors trip out.
A short circuit occurs between earth fault and the bilge pump fuse blows.
Both motors trip out on overload.
What do you understand by the order: “Move the pilot ladder to the other side?”
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to move the pilot ladder further along nearer to the bow.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to rig another pilot ladder.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to change the position of the pilot ladder from the main deck to the fore deck.
Move the pilot ladder to the other side, means: to shift the pilot ladder to the opposite side of the ship.
During an unmanned period on a UMS vessel the “low water level” alarm for the jacket cooling water system expansion tank activities. What action would you take as duty engineer?
Answer the alarm then block the alarm function for later action and resume unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm then block the alarm and change to manned engineroom condition.
Answer the alarm and adjust the alarm set point for the water level in the expansion tank before resuming unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm, top up the tank and check the system for leakage before resuming unmanned operation.
What cooling medium is normally used to cool the condenser of a fresh water generator?
Air.
Seawater.
Brine.
Distillate (freshwater).
What function is this operational amplifier circuit performing?
Integrator.
Differentiator.
Non-inverting amplifier.
Inverting amplifier.
What is one of the main features of the cylinder lubricating oil used in large 2 stroke marine diesel engines which normally operate on heavy fuel oil?
It is neutral with a pH value of 7.
It is a pure mineral oil without any special additives.
It is strongly acidic.
It is strongly alkaline.
What acton is required if the crankcase relief valve on an air compressor is operating and emitting an air and oil mixture?
Increase the lift pressure of the relief valve.
Overhaul the compressor unit.
Increase the flow of cooling water to the compressor and intercooler.
Place a drip can beneath the valve to collect any escaping oil.
For ideal synchronising as the incomer circuit breaker contacts make, the phase angle difference between the incomer e. m. f. and the busbar voltage should be:
90° lag.
30° ahead.
30° behind.
0°.
You are starting to get low on water in the lifeboat. What should you do?
Use sea water.
Collect rain water.
Drink urine.
Mix sea water with 50 % fresh water.
The two instruments necessary for generator synchonising are:
kW meter and frequency meter.
Voltmeter and synchroscope.
Synchroscope and kVar-meter.
Amp-meter and volt-meter.
What is the meaning of “make fast”?
To act quickly.
To avoid all meals.
To secure a rope.
To coil a rope.
What do you understand by: “Let go the port anchor?”
Let go the port anchor means: slacken the port anchor cable.
Let go the port anchor means: put the port windlass brake in gear.
Let go the port anchor means: put the port windlass brake in gear and lower the anchor.
Let go the port anchor means: open the port windlass brake.
When a ships derrick or crane lifts a weight off the deck of a ship, from which position can the centre of gravity of the weight be considered to act?
From the centre of the weight lifted.
From the position on the deck from which the weight was lifted.
From a position on the deck at the base of the derrick or crane.
From the head of the derrick or crane.
What is the correct name of the part highlighted in the illustration?
Crankcase relief valve.
Push rod.
Crankshaft.
Camshaft.
What would be the correct form of response to the question: “What kind of assistance do you require?”
The correct form of response would be: “There is a fire onboard my vessel”.
The correct form of response would be: “My vessel has a fire in the accommodation and we require fire-fighting assistance”.
The correct form of response would be: “I need help on board with a fire and the smoke is very toxic”.
The correct form of response would be: “I need help as soon as possible”.
Which one of the listed requirements regarding the stowage of a survival craft corresponds to present SOLAS regulations? Each survival craft shall be stowed:
In a secure and sheltered position and protected from damage by fire or explosion.
Wherever space is available.
In a state of readiness so that two crew-members can prepare for embarkation and launching in less than 15 minutes.
On the starboard side of the ship.
Personnel in a high voltage switchroom smell ozone. Which of the following is the likely cause?
Air circuit breaker problems.
Arcing at badly connected bus bars.
Vacuum circuit breaker problems.
Transformer overload.
The correct time to synchronise is usually taken to be when the synchroscope reaches the “5 to 12” position and is rotating slowly clockwise. This to allow for:
Synchroscope error.
Generator phase difference error.
Circuit breaker operating time.
Synchroscope pointer time lag.
An earth fault exists on the blue line of a 100 A bilge pump circuit. A second earth fault occurs on the yellow line of a 10 A ventilation fan circuit. The likely outcome is that:
Both motors trip out on overload.
A short circuit occurs between earth faults and the ventilation fan fuse blows.
A short circuit occurs between earth fault and the bilge pump fuse blows.
An open circuit occurs between earth fault and both motors trip out.
It is recommended that every prospective seafarer should, before being employed in a sea-going ship, receive proper training in personal survival techniques. In respect of such training several recommendations are made. Answer the question: “To whom should training in personal survival techniques be given?”
To all seafarers.
To officers only.
To all ratings.
To deck hands mainly.
During an unmanned period on a UMS vessel the “low water level” alarm for the jacket cooling water system expansion tank activates. What action would you take as duty engineer?
Answer the alarm then block the alarm and change to manned engine room condition.
Answer the alarm then block the alarm function for later action and resume unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm and adjust the alarm set point for the water level in the expansion tank before resuming unmanned operation.
Answer the alarm, top up the tank and check the system for leakage before resuming unmanned operation.
What do you understand by: Bitter end?
Bitter end means: the end link of an anchor cable that is secured within the chain locker.
Bitter end means: a foul taste at the end of a meal.
Bitter end means: to the very last moment.
Bitter end means: the toggled end of a lifeboat painter.
What would the First Engineer require?
The First Engineer would require the Chief Officer to keep him advised of bilge soundings.
The First Engineer would require the Fitter to check the carbon dioxide fire-fighting equipment.
The First Engineer would require cleaning of the feed water tank.
The First Engineer would require an inspection of the heating coils.
You are witnessing someone about to faint. What are the symptoms?
The person may be very pale, and pulse is slow at first and weak.
The pulse is very fast and the person is getting cold.
The person starts to talk a lot and seems superactive.
Red face and big eyes.
Many large slow speed diesel engines operating on heavy fuel oil have a fuel injection system which features Variable Injection Timing. How does this affect engine operation?
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over the entire load range.
VIT allows the ship’s engineers to alter the injection timing for each load setting with a simple single adjustment of the fuel rack.
VIT increases engine efficiency by automatically maintaining the maximum cylinder pressure over part of the load range.
Before leaving the machinery spaces of a UMS vessel after routine watchkeeping rounds in the evening, the duty engineer inspects the doors to Fuel Oil Treatment rooms which are covered by a fixed fire fighting installation. For what purpose does he do this?
To tie them open with a rope to prevent the heat from building up inside, and making it uncomfortable to work.
Remove the auto closing device so they remain in whatever position.
Wedge them open with an arrangement which allows them to be closed quickly in the event of a fire.
To make sure that they are properly closed with the self closing device so that any fire is contained and the extinguishing medium can be released without delay.
What is the purpose of the ODME (Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment) printer?
To prove that oil has been pumped overboard according to regulations.
To prove fault conditions in the ODME.
None of the mentioned.
To prove that the ODME system has been used.
What is the correct method to use for fitting a rolling contact bearing, such as a ball bearing, onto a parallel shaft?
Use a hammer and a pipe with the same diameter as the inner bearing ring and knock the bearing onto the shaft.
Use emery cloth on the bearing surface on the shaft.
Use emery cloth on the inner ring (contact surface) of the bearing.
Gently heat the bearing in an oil bath and use a bearing puller to draw it onto the shaft.
What do you call the wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents the ladder from twisting?
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Spreader”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Wide step”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Long rung”.
The wide rung on a pilot ladder that prevents it from twisting is called a “Ani-twist rung”.
What is the main advantage of having a central cooling system fitted on board ship?
It should require less maintenance than a conventional system using only sea water.
It is a simple system with minimum control requirements.
It does not require any seawater.
Only one heat exchanger is needed for all cooling duties.
Which muscle is the most persevering one in the body?
The heart.
None of the mentioned.
The lungs.
The liver.
Select the option which best describes the primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer:
The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to maintain constant surveillance of the main engine and auxiliary machinery.
The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to maintain the ship’s speed.
The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to ensure that machinery spaces are properly manned.
The primary duty of a watch-keeping engineer is to maintain constant surveillance of the steering gear.
A power card taken from a diesel engine cylinder using a mechanical indicator has a flat top. Which of the possible actions given in the options is most likely to correct this irregularity on the power card?
Lengthen the cord for the indicator drum drive.
Change the indicator spring for one with a higher rating.
Shorten the cord for the indicator drum drive.
Lubricate the indicator piston and cylinder.
Which ships does the ISM code apply to?
Only passenger vessels.
All passenger ships, all cargo ships of 500 GRT or above.
Only tankers and Ro-ros.
All craft above 300 GRT.
What is the most important task after carrying out any major overhaul on a diesel engine?
Start the engine to check the direction of rotation.
Repair any damaged paint work on the engine.
A thorough check inside the engine to make sure all tools and cleaning rags have been removed.
Start the auxiliary blower to ventilate the engine so that it has sufficient fresh air for starting.
What is the most important task after carrying out any major overhaul on a diesel engine?
Start the auxiliary blower to ventilate the engine so that it has sufficient fresh air for starting.
Start the engine to check the direction of rotation.
A thorough check inside the engine to make sure all tools and cleaning rags have been removed.
Repair any damaged paint work on the engine.
A flame detector is activated by:
Smoke, gas, sparks and high temperature.
The radiation of heat given off by flames.
The rise of the environment temperature.
The infrared radiation and ultraviolet radiation given off by flames.
What is meant by the term “feel over sequence” as applied to diesel engine operation following replacement of a crankshaft bearing?
Stopping the engine to check the bearing temperature after a short period of operation and repeating this procedure at increasing running intervals.
Running the engine at low load and gradually increasing the load over a period of 12 hours.
Stop the engine after 2 hours running to check the bearing temperature by running the hand over it.
Why is it important to check the timing of diesel engine cylinder oil lubricators?
To ensure the piston is not covering the lubrication points and blocking the flow of cylinder lubricating oil into the cylinder.
To ensure the correct amount of cylinder lubricating oil is fed into the cylinders.
To ensure cylinder lubricating oil enters the cylinders when the piston is in the required position.
To avoid excess pressure in the cylinder lubrication system.
What effect does an increased oil feed flow rate have on the performance of a centrifuge operating as a purifier?
Separating efficiency is unchanged.
Separating efficiency is increased, more water is removed.
Separating efficiency is increased, more solids are removed.
Separating efficiency is reduced.
The exhaust gas temperatures of all cylinders of a diesel engine are seen to be high. Select, from the options given, the most likely cause of this:
Insufficient cooling of the main bearings.
Poor fuel oil quality.
High wear rate in one of the fuel injection pumps.
One of the fuel cams is worn.
What is likely to be the cause of black smoke from a diesel engine exhaust seen at the funnel?
Engine is burning some lubricating oil.
Too much combustion air.
Incomplete combustion of the fuel.
Water in the fuel.
An auxiliary engine is fitted with a duplex type lubricating oil filter. The in-use element requires changing. What procedure should be used to fit the new element?
With the engine running, position the changeover cock so that both filters are in use to reduce the pressure before.
With the engine running, shut off the filter inlet and quickly fit the new element.
The engine must be stopped to fit a clean filter element.
With the engine running, change over to the other filter after priming it and replace the dirty element after checking there is no pressure on dirty filter housing.
In a diesel engine lubrication system the circulating pump normally takes suction from the oil sump tank. Where would the oil normally pass to directly after the pump?
Lube oil cooler.
Main thrust bearing.
The engine bearings.
Gravity feed tank.
Vibration analysis is often used as a conditioning monitoring tool onboard ship as part of the approved planned maintenance system. Many vibration measuring instruments are fitted with a harmonic filter/analyser. How would these filters normally be used during vibration measurement on a centrifugal pump?
To block out any noise or vibration from the surrounding engine room.
To generate an audible sound signal at the same frequency and amplitude as the vibration.
To isolate a single frequency of vibration associated with one of the pumps components.
To sum up all the harmonics of a base frequency to give total vibration for all of the pump’s components simultaneously.
The subject “Engine, Operational, Slow Speed” covers both theoretical and practical aspects of safely working with electrical equipment. Mastery of this material is a direct indicator of an employee’s competence in holding a relevant position aboard a vessel. A sailor in the engine department is responsible for maintaining and adjusting engine components, cooling systems, fuel delivery systems, and other related equipment. They are also tasked with monitoring the operation of all machinery, carrying out regular technical inspections, and performing necessary repairs. When handling a low-speed control system (SU), the sailor ensures precise and safe navigation of the vessel, following the captain’s instructions and navigational charts.
- Test type: STCW.
- Version: 6.0.0, 6.0.13.
- Department: Engine.
- Level: Operational.
- Engine: Slow speed.
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