Exam Question
(a) Sketch a simple line diagram, showing the shipboard oil-water separator in series with the coalescing second stage (10)
(b) Describe the arrangement and operation of the separator sketched in (a) (10)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SSEP
📅 Jan 2023
Reference Answer
### (a) Sketch of Oily Water Separator with Coalescing Second Stage
The diagram should illustrate the following key components in series:
1. **Suction Source:** Bilge Holding Tank.
2. **Pump:** A dedicated positive displacement pump (e.g., screw or gear type) to provide a non-emulsifying flow.
The diagram should illustrate the following key components in series:
1. **Suction Source:** Bilge Holding Tank.
2. **Pump:** A dedicated positive displacement pump (e.g., screw or gear type) to provide a non-emulsifying flow.
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