Given questions week 5 Flashcards
What is the function of the nuclear steam raising plant?
Produce steam via the fission process in a reactor
Name 4 types of radiation
- Neutron
- Alpha
- Beta
- Gamma
How many TGs are fitted on board?
2
What is the function of a turbo generator?
Create electricity from steam
What are 2 hazards associated with steam
- Scalding
- Burning
Name 2 functions of the shaft
- Connect gearbox to the propulsor
- Transmit power
With respect to the primary system how is heat removed from the reactor?
- Via primary coolant
- Circulated round primary loop
- Circulation driven by main coolant pumps
What are the 3 key parameters of the primary system?
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Flow
Where is the chilled water system operated from?
EP
How many chilled water plants are on boats 1-3 and 4 onwards respectively?
1-3 has 3
4 onwards has 2
List alternative sources of electrical supply
- Battery
- Shore supply
- Diesel generators
State 5 hazards associated with battery
- Shock
- Heat
- Fire
- Explosion
- Gases
6 components of the main AC system
- TG
- Main static converter
- Diesel generator
- Shore supply
- Non essential switchboard
- Essential switchboard
- Non essential load centre
- Essential load centre
Name 4 components of the DC system
- Diesel generators
- Main static converters
- Shore supply
- Batteries
What is the purpose of the 24v DC system?
- Control
- Alarm
- Indication