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SETS 6000 EO8: Main Propulsion Turbines and Boilers

SETS Engine Operational 24 questions

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  1. Question 1

    Name the two (2) different lubrication oil circuits of a steam turbine?
    • The front bearing circuit / The rear bearing circuit.
    • The reduction gear oil / The turbine shaft bearing oil.
    • The bearing and gear oil circuit / The governor oil circuit.
    • The thrust bearing and shaft circuit / The front and governor circuit.

  2. Question 2

    What kind of steam is feeding the astern turbine fitted on the same rotor as the LP turbine?
    What kind of steam is feeding the astern turbine fitted on the same rotor as the LP turbine?
    • Steam from the main steam manifold via manoeuvring stand.
    • Exhaust steam from the high pressure turbine.
    • Reduced superheated steam via a pressure reducer.
    • Regenerated steam via resuperheater.

  3. Question 3

    Why is a thrust bearing required on this turbine?
    Why is a thrust bearing required on this turbine?
    • To absorb the forward thrust of the propeller.
    • To absorb the vibrations.
    • To counterbalance the labyrinth action.
    • To avoid the rotor shifting due to imbalance in steam pressure.

  4. Question 4

    Which alarm and shut-down device is fitted on the thrust bearing assembly?
    Which alarm and shut-down device is fitted on the thrust bearing assembly?
    • The low lub oil flow alarm.
    • The steam pressure reducing alarm.
    • The axial clearance alarm.
    • The cooling water alarm.

  5. Question 5

    What kind of shaft seals are used on this high pressure turbine?
    What kind of shaft seals are used on this high pressure turbine?
    • Mechanical seals.
    • Vacuum seals.
    • Counterbalancing seals.
    • Labyrinth seals.

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SETS 6000 EO8: Main Propulsion Turbines and Boilers is a SETS test for the Engine department at Operational level with 24 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: high pressure, steam turbine, water, condenser, thrust, assembly, shaft, diagram.

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