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Class 2 (2nd Engineer) MEKG 📅 Jan 2019

Exam Question

With reference to Keyless Propellers:

(a) Sketch a section through a keyless sleeved propeller.

(b) State the advantages of using a keyless sleeved propeller.

(c) State with reasons, which metal sleeve, should be made for contact with the forged mild steel tail shaft.

(d) State the material uses to bond the sleeve to the propeller and the general thickness of the bonding material.

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Reference Answer

(a) Keyless sleeved propeller:
(b) Advantages of Using a Keyless Sleeved Propeller:
Keyless design avoids stress concentration caused by keys and keyways.
Stresses are evenly distributed across the internal surface of the propeller boss

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