Given questions Flashcards

1
Q

What components are used between trim tanks and to adjust submarines trim

A

Pumps

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2
Q

How do we alter the weight and therefore buoyancy of a submarine

A

Controlled flooding or pumping out compensating tanks

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3
Q

3 functions of HP Ballast

A
  • Discharge contents of the compensating tanks
  • Provide a backup to the HP bilge pump
  • Run in parrael to HP bilge for rapid deballasting
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4
Q

What happens if priming system doesn’t operate effectively?

A

Pumps can get damaged

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5
Q

3 functions of the bilge system

A
  • Collect water from bilge areas to maintain clean and dry conditions
  • Discharge overboard
  • Remove oil from tanks serviced by the system
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6
Q

State the location of the following priming plants
HP bilge
HP ballast
MP ballast

A

HP bilge priming- Engine room
HP ballast priminy- DG room
MP ballast priming- Electrical machinary space

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7
Q

Who operates submarines ballast system at sea?

A

SCCO operator

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8
Q

List 3 positions LP bilge can be operated in

A
  • Electrical Wing Panel
  • PMS
  • Locally
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9
Q

3 services that require pressurised nitrogen gas

A
  • Fire fighting systems
  • Hydraulic accumulators
  • SG blanking and sparging
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10
Q

What is used to increase the pressure of air in a system?

A

Compressor

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11
Q

Why is any air or gas escaping aft of 64 WTB considered to be a gas burst?

A

Due to the large quantities of stored nitrogen and systems that use nitrogen in these compartments

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12
Q

What’s the normal operating pressure of the HP air system?

A

276 bar

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13
Q

List the (A) Alternative and (B) Emergency modes of operation of the HP air system

A

A- Local hydel

B- Emergency bottle group, x connection valve (captains valve)

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14
Q

List the 3 locations of the HP and emergency blow can be operated from

A
  • SCC
  • FWD escape platform
  • Aft escape platform
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15
Q

Where are the 4 main AV&B reducing stations?

A
  • Ships office
  • 1 Deck stbd side aft
  • Manouvering room flat
  • Thrust block flat stbd
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16
Q

What alternative systems instead of nitrogen can be used to operate VOGS

A

HP air

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17
Q

Operating pressure of AV&B?

18
Q

List 3 items of hydraulic controlled moving machinary with the potential to cause injury

A
  • Valves
  • Masts
  • Bulkhead doors
19
Q

What’s the function of root valves?

A

To isolate the distribution manifold

20
Q

3 advantages of using hydraulics

A
  • Relatively quiet
  • Compact
  • Simple and reliable
    + Easy to extend through hull
21
Q

How many pumps are fitted on the main hydraulic plant?

22
Q

6 services fed from main hydraulic

A
  • Trim valves
  • Ballast valves
  • Bilge system valves
  • Containment valves
  • Compactor
  • Bottle group GIV
23
Q

3 advantages of using remote control fixed firefighting system

A
  • Less risk to personel
  • Less manpower intensive
  • Allow immediate operation
24
Q

How can we reduce the risk of electric shock when using fixed firefighting?

A
  • Electrical isolation a compartment
25
How many days of food is traditionally stored on board?
90 days, 75+15 emergency
26
3 precautions when storing ship
- Follow proper manual handlimg - Fridge drills - Freezer drills - OOd aware of hatch openings - Proper risk assessment
27
What position can the fire detection system portable repeater be operated from from at sea and in harbour?
- Sea is in DCHQ | - Harbour QM position
28
2 functions of pyro lockers
- Safe stowage - Secure stowage - Allows flooding in the event of fire
29
List the 2 locations the AFT pryro locker flood can be operated from
- AFT escape platform | - Manouvering room flat
30
What tank is used to flood the FWD wsc pyro locker?
- WSC fresh water spray tank
31
List 4 of the major compartments which make up dry riser system
- Pressurised water tank - Reducing valve - Isolating valves - Spray nozzle
32
List 6 areas covered by AFFF system
- DG room - Upper level engine room port side - Upper level engine room stbd side - Lub oil module - Bilges - Naval store
33
What is the function of centre fed hose reels?
Allow for ships firefighting team to fight anywhere
34
Who operates water mist firefighting system from remote?
EPO
35
4 major components of Centre fed hose reel
- Hose - Spray jet nozzle - Hose reel - Isolating valve - Everyway hose guide
36
Function of SWS 5680 as part of the pyro flood system
Master flood valve for FWD pyrotechnics
37
Where is the AFFF system normally operated from?
Electrical panel manouvering room
38
Who's responsible for control of hatches at sea?
Officer of the watch
39
5 locations of PMS control
- SCC - CCC - CCP - SPC - SFS
40
When is personal dosimetry to be worn?
At all times
41
How often should QM check berthing ropes?
Hourly, or more regular at discretion of OOD
42
Role of on watch FWD staff when at sea
Operate and maintain all ship systems