Class 2 (2nd Engineer) SC&S 📅 Feb 2024

Exam Question

(a) Describe briefly the inclining experiment and explain how the results are used. (6)

(b) A ship of 14900 tonne displacement has a shaft power of 4460 Kw at 14.55 knots. The shaft power is reduced to 4120 kW and the fuel consumption at the same displacement is 541 kg/h. Calculate the fuel coefficient for the ship (10)

Reference Answer

(a) An inclining experiment is conducted to determine a ship's metacentric height (GM) and, consequently, the location of its centre of gravity (CG). Knowing the CG of an empty vessel allows for calculations of its position under various loading conditions.
The inclining experiment is performed on:
Newly built ships.
After major alterations to the vessel.

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