Safety and fire — Engineering, Mashit 30

3 questions on safety and fire, from the Engineering exam of Mashit 30. Fighting an engine-room fire and conditions for ignition. Every question is shown with its correct answer, as in the official question pool.

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Questions on Safety and fire

1. What can a hole in the engine's exhaust pipe cause? Exhaust gases escaping into the inside of the vessel.
2. How should you put out a fire in the engine compartment? Shut off the fuel, close the vents to smother the fire, and discharge an extinguisher through a narrow opening.
3. What basic conditions are needed for a fire to start? Flammable material, oxygen, heat.

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