Class 4 (4th Engineer) MEP 📅 Feb 2023

Exam Question

(a) Describe by drawing a suitable diagram, the engine room bilge pumping system of an oceangoing ship. Name each part and equipment with its function. (10)

(b) Describe problems associated with bilge water system and their solutions. (6)

Reference Answer

### (a) Engine Room Bilge Pumping System
#### System Overview and Purpose
The engine room bilge pumping system is a critical safety and environmental protection system on board an oceangoing vessel. Its primary purposes are:
1. **Water Removal:** To collect and remove accumulations of water, oil, and other fluids from the engine room bilges and machinery space bilge wells. These fluids originate from minor leakages from machinery, glands, pipe joints, and condensation.

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