Class 2 (2nd Engineer) MET 📅 Aug 2019

Exam Question

With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships:

(a) Describe a typical power source.

(b) Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultancously.

Reference Answer

(a) A typical emergency power source on cargo ships is the Emergency Generator, designed to supply electrical power to essential systems in the event of a failure of the main power supply. It required in maintaining safety and operational continuity during emergencies.
Type and Location:
Usually a diesel-driven internal combustion engine connected to an alternator.
Installed in a separate compartment, typically on the upper deck or superstructure, and outside the main machinery space to ensure isolation from hazards such as fire or flooding in the engine room.

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