Exam Question
(a) CO2 is to be released in engine room in case of fire. Briefly describe steps taken before it can be released (8)
(b) What means are provided to prevent inadvertent release of CO2 in engine room (8)
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📅 Feb 2021
Reference Answer
On outbreak of fire, the fire alarm will sound and the bridge officer will know the location of fire. All crew should be gathered in muster station for a head count.
Initially if the fire is small, it should be tried to fight with a portable extinguisher. If this is not possible, then the bridge should be informed about the situation.
The chief engineer should take the decision in consent with the master to flood the engine room with CO2 for extinguishing the fire.
The Emergency generator should be started manually as CO2 flooding requires all engine room machinery, including the auxiliary generator to be stopped.
Initially if the fire is small, it should be tried to fight with a portable extinguisher. If this is not possible, then the bridge should be informed about the situation.
The chief engineer should take the decision in consent with the master to flood the engine room with CO2 for extinguishing the fire.
The Emergency generator should be started manually as CO2 flooding requires all engine room machinery, including the auxiliary generator to be stopped.
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