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Class 2 (2nd Engineer) MEKG 📅 Oct 2022

Exam Question

With reference to air conditioning units

(a) With the aid of a sketch, explain the operation of a unit that includes means of dehumidifying, humidifying, and refrigerated cooling.

(b) (i) Describe the conditions that could lead to legionella growth.

(ii) List the precautions necessary in the maintenance of air conditioning systems to reduce the risk of legionnaires disease being contacted.

Reference Answer

### (a) Operation of a Comprehensive Air Conditioning Unit
A comprehensive marine air conditioning unit, often part of a central Air Handling Unit (AHU), is designed to control the temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of the air supplied to accommodation and control spaces. The system operates by passing a mixture of fresh and recirculated air through a series of conditioning components before distribution.
#### Sequence of Operation:
1. **Air Intake and Mixing:**

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