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    General Engineering Knowledge

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    General Engineering Knowledge covers subjects for examination in the general engineering knowledge papers for First Class and Second Class Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering.
    ISBN: 9780750600064
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    Author: McGeorge, H.D.

    Published: March 1991

    General Engineering Knowledge covers subjects for examination in the general engineering knowledge papers for First Class and Second Class Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering.

    This book covers the general engineering knowledge required by candidates for the Department of Transport's Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering, Class One and Class Two. The text is updated throughout in this third edition, and new chapters have been added on production of fresh water and on noise and vibration. Reference is also provided to up-to-date papers and official publications on specialized topics. These updates ensure that this little volume will continue to be a useful pre-examination and revision text.

    CONTENTS INCLUDE: Centrifugal pumps and priming; Coolers and cooling systems; Hazards in enclosed spaces; Fire protection; Fuel handling and treatment; Refrigeration, air conditioning, heating; Metallurgical tests; Stern bearings and seals; Steering gear; Pollution prevention; Production of fresh water; Noise and vibration; Index.

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    Author: McGeorge, H.D.

    Published: March 1991

    General Engineering Knowledge covers subjects for examination in the general engineering knowledge papers for First Class and Second Class Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering.

    This book covers the general engineering knowledge required by candidates for the Department of Transport's Certificates of Competency in Marine Engineering, Class One and Class Two. The text is updated throughout in this third edition, and new chapters have been added on production of fresh water and on noise and vibration. Reference is also provided to up-to-date papers and official publications on specialized topics. These updates ensure that this little volume will continue to be a useful pre-examination and revision text.

    CONTENTS INCLUDE: Centrifugal pumps and priming; Coolers and cooling systems; Hazards in enclosed spaces; Fire protection; Fuel handling and treatment; Refrigeration, air conditioning, heating; Metallurgical tests; Stern bearings and seals; Steering gear; Pollution prevention; Production of fresh water; Noise and vibration; Index.

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