Theory 3(cooling)(RN)

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  • Created on: 22-05-21 11:32
What is the melting point of white metal bearings ?
115 degrees C
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What is the purpose of white metal bearings ?
Creates a sacrificial lining between the main casing and the shaft to prevent expensive damage to components.
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What failures occur due to poor cooling ?
Seizing, wiping bearings, catches fire, complete failure of machinery.
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What machinery is cooled by the main cooling system ?
Gas turbines
Plummer block
Forced lube oil system
CPP Propeller
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If the fresh water cooling system fails what can be used in an Emergency ?
A cross connection can be formed and the HPSWM can cool machinery with the MEO's permission.
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What is the purpose of white metal bearings ?

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Creates a sacrificial lining between the main casing and the shaft to prevent expensive damage to components.

Card 3

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What failures occur due to poor cooling ?

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Card 4

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What machinery is cooled by the main cooling system ?

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If the fresh water cooling system fails what can be used in an Emergency ?

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