Exam Question
Crankshaft deflections taken from a large slow speed engine show an apparent alignment problem.
(a) (i) Describe the investigation to find the actual degree of misalignment. (4)
(ii) State FOUR possible causes of the misalignment. (4)
(b) State the influence of changes of hull loading, sea water temperature and the temperature of the deck on crankshaft alignment. (4)
(c) State why bearing wear may be a result of misalignment rather than a cause. (4)