Exam Question
(a) State why onboard testing of fuel oil whilst taking bunkers can be advantageous.
(b) State how a representative fuel sample may be obtained during the bunkering operation.
(c) Explain how EACH of the following is formed during the combustion of fuel: -
(i) Oxides of Nitrogen, NOx (ii) Carbon Monoxide, CO (iii) Oxides of Sulphur, SOx
(d) State how the effects of sulphurous products of combustion on the engine system may be reduced