Exam Question
(a) Draw a simple sketch of cylinder head of 2-stroke main engine, describing function of cylinder head (6)
(b) Name the mountings on the cylinder head and their functions (6)
(c) Name the material of cylinder head, giving reasons (4)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
MEKM
📅 Mar 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) Cylinder Head Sketch and Functions (6 Marks)
*(A cross-sectional sketch of a modern 2-stroke main engine cylinder head should be drawn, clearly labelling all mountings and internal cooling water passages, including the 'double bottom' or 'hot box' design.)*
**Functions of the Cylinder Head:**
The cylinder head is a critical component that performs several essential functions in a large two-stroke marine diesel engine:
*(A cross-sectional sketch of a modern 2-stroke main engine cylinder head should be drawn, clearly labelling all mountings and internal cooling water passages, including the 'double bottom' or 'hot box' design.)*
**Functions of the Cylinder Head:**
The cylinder head is a critical component that performs several essential functions in a large two-stroke marine diesel engine:
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