Engine Room Platform 1

The EngineVocabulary Vocabulary

Platforms Backup

Access Drive / rotate

Emergency Operate

Failure Pressurized air

Air Compressors

Remove

Main EngineThe main engine contains pistons, connecting rods and crankshafts which supply power to __________ the propeller.

The are usually 2,3 or 4 platforms around the engine which let the engineers __________ different parts of the engine.

Platforms

Air Compressors / Air RecieversThere are usually two starting air compressors for backup in case one air compressor breaksdown. The air compressors pressurize air before __________ it to the air receivers.

There are two air receivers in the air start system. The air receivers contain __________. The air is pressurized by the __________ and supplied to the air receivers.

Emergency Control Station

This is designed to operate the main engine if there is an automatic control system __________. It is usually used in an __________.

The main engine is controlled from the bridge or Engine Control Room by telegraph and fuel lever control. These systems of control are called Remote Control Maneuvering Systems.

If the remote control maneuvering system fails to operate from both the remote stations, i.e. bridge and ECR. The Emergency Control Station can be used to provide a maneuvering control system.

Vacuum Priming UnitThis device is designed to ________ the air from the ballast pumps.

Check Your UnderstandingWhat does the ME do?What do the platforms do?What do the Air Compressors do?What does ECS do?What does the Vacuum Priming Unit do?

ExerciseObject Describing Sentence

Nut A small piece of metal with a hole for fastening a bolt

Bearing A tube that fits around another part

Valve A structure with many elements for doing some work

Bolt A sharply grooved metal rod that can be drilled into a hole to fasten something

Tube Sleeve

A part of a machine which something revolves around

Screw A device for removing dirt

Filter A grooved metal rod with a head used with a nut to hold things

Machine A device that permits the flow of fluid or gas

AnswersObject Describing Sentence

Nut A small metal piece with a hole for fastening a bolt

Bearing A machine part which something revolves around

Machine A structure with many elements for doing some work

Screw A sharply grooved metal rod that can be driven into a hole to fasten something

Tube Sleeve

A tube part fitting around another part

Filter A device for removing dirt

Bolt A grooved metal rod with a head used with a nut to hold something

Valve A device that permits the flow of liquid or gas

ExerciseVocab Vocab

Practical Repairs

Sufficient Knowledge

Machine Period

Rusty Certificate

Successful Training

Qualified Candidate

Competency

Bolts

Working engineer

Exercise

1. __________ ________ at sea is not easy even for the best students.

2. A cadet should have __________ __________ to prepare himself for sea training.

3. Minor __________ __________ can be done on board by engineers.

4. Replace all the __________ __________ with clean ones.

5. __________ ____________ have a combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

6. __________ __________ are required before working on a vessel

7. The __________ ___________ cannot be longer than half a year.

Answers1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

The End