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JULY 2017
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR)
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Instructions
1. Answer any SIX questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage
4. Illustration of an answer with clear sketches ? diagrams carries weightage
5. All unused pages of answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page.
Q1. With reference to piston rings;
A. State with reasons the causes of breakage; B. State how maintenance and engine operation can minimize
breakage; C. Explain the possible consequences with respect to performance and safety of operating the engine
with broken or severely worn rings.
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Q2. Explain with a sketch speed droop in a governor; Answer the following
A. How is a main engine governor different from an auxiliary engine governor?
B. Explain how load is transferred to an incoming generator explaining your actions with relation to the governors
droop line.
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Q3. With reference to medium speed engine cylinder liners:

A. Explain the cause and effects of Polishing or glazing; B. Describe, with the aid of sketches, an anti-polishing
ring and explain how it is fitted in the liner; C. Explain the action of anti-polishing ring during the operation of the
engine.
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Q4. Enumerate the causes of vibration in diesel machinery and shafting. Describe procedures by which it may be
reduced by operating personnel, suitable design and devices. State the possible effects of vibration on machinery
and crewmembers.
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Q5. With reference to bridge control of a large slow propulsion engine

A. Explain how starting and reversal achieved
B. Describe the investigation and remedial action required action required if the engine
i. fails to turn on air; ii. turns on air but fails to fire on fuel; iii. fails to reverse.
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Q6. Name the factors an engine designer considers in the selection of the compression ratio for a compression
ignition engine. Give some examples of compression ratio values.
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Q7. Fatigue is one of the main causes of crankshaft failure.

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A. Indicate on a sketch the most likely location of a fatigue crack; B. Explain how a fatigue failure is identified; C.
Describe how a fatigue crack may be initiated; D. Describe, with the aid of sketches, the methods used to inhibit
fatigue cracks.
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Q8. A number of main engine cylinder covers have been subjected to cracking during the preceding four months
i. Explain possible reasons for this cracking; ii. State with reasons the action you, as Second Engineer, would
take in order to reduce the possibility of future cylinder cover cracking.

Q9. Sketch and describe Main engine starting air distributor.

B. List the safety devices and interlocks incorporated in main engine air starting system and state the purpose
of each.
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