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by walker
Tue May 19, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: difference between a blower and a compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 18928

Re: difference between a blower and a compressor

Does anybody can correct this answer? The basic difference between blower and compressor is the pressure to which they can compress air.Blowers are designed to provide large volumes of air at low pressure and are most commonly used in conjunction with air diffusers.Blower simply displaces a volume o...
by walker
Tue May 19, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: difference between a blower and a compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 18928

difference between a blower and a compressor

Guys! There is the question:What is the difference between a blower and a compressor? Describe at least three methods of controlling the output of a compressor. Should I expain the difference in general or I have to explain the blower which is fitted to the engine?What about of three methods of cont...
by walker
Sun May 17, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd Motor Question- Solid Injection Fuel Pumps
Replies: 2
Views: 4462

Re: 2nd Motor Question- Solid Injection Fuel Pumps

Tahank you martin_woodcock!
I know this site and use it time to time. :D I found that solid injection is an injection of fuel without air blast.But in modern practice every pump injects fuel without air blast,so I can describe any fuel pump.I described variable injection timing fuel pump. :mrgreen:
by walker
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: ranging the anchor cables
Replies: 5
Views: 16218

Re: ranging the anchor cables

Thanks a lot for your help JK.Good job :D
by walker
Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: ranging the anchor cables
Replies: 5
Views: 16218

Re: ranging the anchor cables

Thanks Martin!
I will use this information in my answer.
by walker
Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: ranging the anchor cables
Replies: 5
Views: 16218

ranging the anchor cables

Hi,guys!
What is meant by ranging the anchor cables?
What maintenance procedures and inspection should be carried out when the anchors are being ranged?
Referring to anchor chains and steering cables where is wear and associated problems likely to occur and how would you rectify them?
by walker
Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd Motor Question- Solid Injection Fuel Pumps
Replies: 2
Views: 4462

2nd Motor Question- Solid Injection Fuel Pumps

Hi,guys! There are two questions in Second Class ME Engineering Knowledge - Motors: -Describe a fuel pump for solid injection. Explain fully its operation and the material it is made of. -Describe fuel injector for a 2-cycle solid injection common rail system. Name causes for defects and how to avoi...
by walker
Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd class GK exam question
Replies: 9
Views: 11143

Re: 2nd class GK exam question

Yes, certainly. I will try to look all questions which were set at a forum earlier. There are many similar questions which are given on examinations for 2 class and as for 1 and 3 classes. :wink:
by walker
Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:17 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: Another second class motor question
Replies: 2
Views: 4734

Another second class motor question

Other questions:
1.How thick would you expect to find the steel plating of a 15,000 ton cargo ship? If you wanted to find the exact figure where would you look on board ship? What are scantlings?
2.State the provisions to prevent damage to the steering gear in a steam steering system .
by walker
Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd class GK exam question
Replies: 9
Views: 11143

Re: 2nd class GK exam question

You are absolutely right.It is not so easy.Almost impossible but anyway I must pass.Gk is done.Motor is next.A lot of questions and a few answers.
therefore don't judge me severe if I put sometimes obvious question.
by walker
Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd class GK exam question
Replies: 9
Views: 11143

Re: 2nd class GK exam question

Hi,JK!
Thanks for your remarks.You didn't embarrass me.I am not 100% sure about my answers.Therefore I make a notice that it's just my answer.If you or somebody else have other meaning or supplement it can help to find a good answer.
by walker
Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd class GK exam question
Replies: 9
Views: 11143

Re: 2nd class GK exam question

Oops! :oops:
Pobably you are rihgt.The English is not my mother tongue but I answered like that.
Do you think we have to explain the making of the steel used in the construction of a tail shaft?
by walker
Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Training Room
Topic: 2nd class GK exam question
Replies: 9
Views: 11143

Re: 2nd class GK exam question

Unforunately no ready answers.You can find the answer for this question in Reed's General Knowledge. Here is my answer for this question: The first place to examine is around the forward end of the keyway to see if any fractures have started.Usually they are found to run in a circumferential directi...
by walker
Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: second class motor questions
Replies: 6
Views: 7171

Re: second class motor questions

Hi,JK!
Actually I googled ohmmeter and found kelvin sensing method of high-precision measuring of an electrical resistace.Thanks a lot.
What about testing for 2 grounds ?I'm interesting for. :o
by walker
Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: Training Room
Topic: second class motor questions
Replies: 6
Views: 7171

Re: second class motor questions

Hi,JK!
I heard about an ohmmeter but the question is:Name T W O methods of measuring electrical resistance and describe one of them in full.
What abou another one? :wink:
How to find 2 grounds?(Sorry,I'm not electrician.) :oops: