NB: 1704N NAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OF! CER metions Marine Enginceriuy at Management £4 MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENER, MEO. Cl nl (Time allowed - 3hours) + Total Marks 100 (1) Answer SIX Questions only, (2) All Questions carry equal n (8) Neatnes: (4) Mustra rks in handwriting and clarity in expression earries weightage n of an Answer with clear sketches / diagrams carries weightage, Asa second engineer onboard a tanker, describe the procedure for presenting an auxiliary engine for survey by a classification society, Sketch and describe the operation ofa four ram electro-hydraulie steering gear system, Indicate and explain the valve positions for the operation of the system when one pump is isolated and the unit is operating on two rams only, Discuss the importance and methods employed in maintaining the quality of Iubricating oils in main and auxiliary diesel engines, As a second engineer, what strategy you would employ to ensure that the main engine crankcase oil quality is ensured, You were asked to join a ship as a second engineer. During briefing you were informed about frequent boiler uptake fires happening onboard, Prepare a plan for to reduce boiler uptake fires. How will you monitor the progress of your plan and what instructions you will issue to the watch-keepers?S- Damage has occurred to the main engine valves and the fuel supplied at a ular port is suspected, The owner's case, however, in the subsequent be weak b “ase the fuel was ordered specifying only type end tion, describe how you, as Second Engineer, should ‘ed the owner's case when receiving the suspect fuel. 5) Describe the ISO fuel standard that is to be used when ordering fuel, ) Explain how the correct fuel standard is selected, DS elements that might not be included in the fuel standard. st with reasons, why particular mention should be made of certain 6 Sketch and describe a system for oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast Gischarges. What inputs are recorded? Explain the difficulties encountered ‘with the efficient operation of the oil monitoring system, Sketch @ sealing arrangement for an oil lubricated stern tube. Identify the common forms of seal failure. State how oil loss due to seal failure can be restricted whilst on Passage? What is the material used for sealing tings and propeller shaft liner? &. Explain Creep, Brinelling, Fretting, and Fretting corrosion. State with reasons, where these may occur in a ship propulsion system. 9. State with reasons, how cracking in EACH of the following locations is caused, rectified and avoided: 2) ‘A’ Frames; 5) Bed piste longitudinal girders; ©) Bed plate transverse girders, ee1504 EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER junction: Marine Engineering at Management Level MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR) arash M.E.O. Class 11 (Time allowed - 3hours) Total Marks 100 Anstructions: (1) Answer SIX Questions only, 2) All Questions earry equal marks G) Neatness in handwriting and els (b) How is a fatigue failure identi (©) Describe initiation ofa fatigue crack. ion of the liner and B) Describe and state the causes of cloverleafing, and micro-seizure ©) List out the composition of a eylinder oit Suitable for an engine operating on 3. With reference to bridge control ofa large slow speed propulsion engine A) How is starting and reversing achieved? B) Investigate and suggest remedial action required if the engine i) Fails to turn on air it) Turns on air but fils to fire on fuel iii) Fails to reverse 4A) What are the possible reasons for ‘turbocharger vibration while operating at a steady speed? B) How are the incidents of turbo charger vibration minimized? Page 1 of2©) Explain the procedure to maintain operation of 2 stroke engine when turbocharger is taken out of use. D) How is the engine operation affected when operated with a by-passed turbocharger? Sketch and describe the arrangement of a main engine camshaft chain. Describe the repair procedure following fracture of one chain link during operation of the engine, give possible reasons for the failure and explain how the chain is set initially at the correct degree of tension. With reference to piston rings: (a) State reasons for breakage. (b) How maintenance and engine operation could minimize breakage? (©) Explain the possible consequences with respect to performance and safety of operating the engine with broken or severely worn piston rings. With reference to main boiler super heater arrangements: (@) Compare the advantages and disadvantages of contra flow with parallel flow design. (6) How the element tube bank is supported and yet allow for expansion? (c) How boiler carryover affects super heater effectiveness? With reference to mechanical/hydraulic governors: (2) Why flyweights are driven at a higher rotational speed than the engine. () How dead band effects are reduced (©) How hunting is reduced (@) How the output torque is increased. With reference to medium speed engine cylinder liner: (A) Explain the cause and effects of polishing or glazing; @) Describe with the aid of sketches, an anti-polishing ring; (C) Explain the action of anti-polishing ring during the operation of the engine. Page 2 of 21611C EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER Function: Maintenance & Repair at Management Level MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICE M.E.O. Class I (Time allowed ~ 3hours) Total Marks 100 Instructions: (1) Question No 1 is compulsory . (2) Answer SIX Questions only. (3) All Questions carry equal marks (4) Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carry weightage (5) Iilustration of an Answer with clear sketches / diagrams carries weightage © All unused pages of Answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page. 1A) Few main engine exhaust temperatures displayed in the engine control room differ ftom those displayed locally on the engine for the same cylinders. i) How would you find out incorrect readings? ii) State possible reasons for these incorrect readings iii) How are the faults detected? B) What periodical checks are carried out to ensure that the remote readings like those in engine control room are correct? 2 A) Sketch a cylinder liner of a two stroke main engine and describe procedure for inspecting it indicating areas of significant interest. B) Where and how do the faults occur in a cylinder liner? 3 With reference to main engine automatic slowdown and shutdown systems: A) List two parameters for shutdown and slowdown, state reasons for having these parameters for shutdown and slowdown of engines. B) How are the above chosen parameters tested while engine is in operation? 4. Under continuous survey of machinery the bottom end bearing of a large slow speed engine is due for survey AA) As Second Engineer, explain the procedure involved in the complete inspection of a bottom end beating, : Page 1 of 2tions to be taken. ible defies and how are they rectified, 1D) What tests are carried out on completion of survey and re-assembly’? Describe the procedure to remove a seized fuel injector body from the cylinder head when it could not be removed by conventional means, Briefly describe your action phan on following exigene Leaky economizer tube, while at sea B) Leaky intercooler of main air compressor, while maneuvering Explain in detail how you would isolate one of the sprinkler system for routine maintenance. Describe all the tests and inspections done and procedures to put back the system in service. During normal engine operation a turbocharger rapidly loses speed and the speed reduction is accompanied by appreciable no A) State reasons for the possible ca B) Explain in detail the procedure for safe operation of engine with in~ operational turbocharger. C) What are the factors that may limit engine operating speed with a turbocharger out of action? State reasons. Severe engine vibration has recently become evident when the main engine for which you are responsible operates within a certain speed range. A) State reasons for the possible causes of such vibration, B) What are the consequences of operating the engine under such vibratory conditions? C) Describe the procedure you, as Second Engineer, would implement in order investigate and rectify the problem. Page 2 of 2NB: 1606 EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER Function: Controlling the Operation of the Ship & Care for Persons on Board at Management Level TAL PROTECTION AND PERSO! NNEL CARE SHIP SAFE’ 0. Class I (Time allowed - 2hours) ‘Total Marks 100 (1) Answer FIVE Questions only, Not more than TWO from any Section. (2) All Questions earry equal marks, (3) Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carry weightage. (9 Mlustration of an Answer with clear sketches / diagrams carries weightage. () Allunused pages of Answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page. SECTION -1 The fire protection provided for the propulsion motor and generator of a diesel electric drive cl is usually one of the following methods: (a) Fixed foam extingu (b) Fixed CO; system (©) Steam smothering system (@) Dry Chemical Powder Briefly state in a comparative analysis, how each one of these methods has so When used with propulsion system as stated above, Give a pragmatic approach to dealing with a sea water leakage, which is Hooding the engine room and which has the potential of eausing a serious impairment to vessels stability. (20) With reference to an automatic water sprinkler, fire detecting, alarm and extinguishing system for accommodation spac (a) (i) Sketch a typical system (8) Gi) Describe the operation of this system 4) (b) State the sources of water available B) (c) Describe the sprinkler head and its operation @) (d) State how the temperature rating of the sprinkler head is determined Q) SECTION - II Which legislation is framed at preventing the emission of black smoke, sets the limits on the length of time of such emission? (2) Discuss the reasons for setting time limits rather than imposing a complete ban on emission (3) (b) State why different times are quoted, giving examples. (5) (©) State the likely constituents of black smoke from the combustion of residual ful in a boiler (3) (4) List the contaminants likely to be found in the clear exhaust from a diesel driven alernano. burning gas. ©)With retirence to an oil water separator: (@ (H Skoteh such a device, S) (i_ Describe the passage of oil water mivture thon the delivery ebpuy to the outlets EF the separator, @ (b) State how oil density aad temperature aleet the case of separation of oil fiom water, (8) (©) State how the movement of oil on board ship or its discharge ata the discharge of oily-bilge or ballast water overboard is teconded. © Name various statutory Certiticates andl Documents to be cattied on oad Gas Takers giving reference to the conventions and justity tor their wequitement, (oy SECTION - Ill Explain the principle of port State control and give in detail the verification the poet State control Otter may carry out with particular tetexence to the Rollow ing (@) Emergency generator ey (b) Auxiliary steering gear Gy (©) Lifeboat engine ® (@ Bilge pumps o () OPER rey (a) Bxplain the principles underlying the STCW Convention, @ (b) Explain bow as a senior engineer you would implement the regulation for controlling att monitoring of minimum hours of rest for wateh keeper @ (©) What type of specitic shipboard finiliarization is reqaiced to be given to a soathyes Bowe to a particular type of vessel? © (@) State the insteuctions you as Socorat Engineer wil give to wateh Keepers with respect to boiler uptake fire: Sy) (b) State how the incidence of uptake tires may be minimized. © (€) State the reasons for blow-back fon the furnace of an auritiagy boiter, ® (@ State the standing instructions you might have received om yout Chit Kugiogce with respect to the avoidance of boiler funace blow-back, ©)1610 EXAMINATION OF MARINE. ENGINEFR OFFICER Function: E fectronic & Control Engineering at Manazement Level TROTECHNOLOGY ectricul, MARINE EL M.E.O. Class IT (Time allowed - 3hours) Total Marks 100 (2) All Questions carry equal marks (3) Neatness in handwriting and clarit (4) Mustration of an Answer with clear sketches / y in expression carries weightage grams carries weightage. SECTION -1 With reference to the provision of a shore electrical supply to a ship: (a) Sketch an arrangement for taking A.C. shore supply and checks to be carried out prior taking shore connection. (b) Describe the method of safely connecting the arrangement sketched in (a) to the shore supply. With reference to electronic control systems (a) Draw a simple block diagram for temperature control, (b) Describe cach component shown in the diagram in (a). Diesel electric propulsion is now being chosen as the power plant for an increasingly wide variety of vessels. (a) Sketch a simple layout of such an installation, (b) Explain the advantages of selecting such a plant, With reference to an emergency source of electrical power in cargo ships: (a) Describe a typical power soure (b) Give a typical list of essential services, which must be supplied simultaneously. (©) Explain how the emergency installation can be periodically tested, The direct on line start squirrel cage motor is used for most electrical drives on a. Describe with sketches as necessary one method of overcoming cach of the following problems (a) High starting current; (b) Low starting torque; owered ships. SECTION - 2 (a) Describe how protection against short circuit is provided. 6) (b) Explain how rotating magnetic field is produced in three phase winding with three phase supply. A 4-pole, 3-phase induction motor operates from a supply whose frequency is 50 Hz. Calculate (i) Speed at which the magnetic field of the stator is rotating, (ii) Speed of the rotor when the slip is 0.04, (ii) The frequency of the rotor current when the slip is 0.03. (10)Aa) Sketch see aeeangerten’ showing the peiacipad ef a proportional plas deregral (P+ D corttet Loop. o (H) Conpare the scies went paalel ervey cite whick the Stiowing ‘Cireuit resonates, uw t 2 oat Rew Cees eho ta ee eat weet | | (@) Bxplaia the potential hazaeds iftiquid-cwotad transformers axe Used, © (b) What ate the tosses in transtoemers? Mention the various fh richiatioct these Rees, tea 2S AVAL 3300283 Vy single phase transtiemens 2 Neoad Ca. bse respectively $50 and 400 Ww, Calculate the ett Explain what is meant by, anal the significance off our ofthe fellow ing ters (a) Voltage stabilization (b Fitter choke (©) tupedaee (@) Rectification (© Grid bias voltage LO (@) Explain the ettiet of waking ineerrect phase ane starter commento © stare rasicance Sema cae S what will be the new (b) A-HOV shunt moter takes an anmatare current oF SOA at THO ig O.Tobmett the fer is suddenly reduced 20 per cect te whet rise momentarily 7 Assuring uncharged we steady values ef speed ara armature current? Sken speed as finetions ef tite during the transition te @ey186. EXAMINATION OF MARIND PNGINERR OFNICN Bunetion: Controlling the Operation of the Ship & Care for Persons on: Reine ‘ay Mamagenten: I evel NAVAL ARCHITPCTURE MEO. Clase (Time allowed ~ Shoury) Total Marky 100 Instructions: (1) Answer SIX Questions only, Not more than THREE fr (2) All Questions carry equal marks (3) Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carry wolghtape (4) Mustration of an Answer with clear sketches / diagrams carries welohtane (8) All unused pages of Answer script must be cancelled. aut by tw fines 2) AOS the page. SECTION ~ 1. Describe the preparation necessary befire tho application (in dry doo) ars approved long life coating to the underwater surface oF the hall (2) State the significance of the roughn (b) List the different sophisticated coating whi h are availa 2. A mudder of a vessel requires extensive welding Fequested to supervise. (2) Suggest a suitable type of welding pros (©) State, with reasons, FOUR common welding dof {(¢) State what tests may be carried out hefore rohiming the madden to 3. With reference to fatigue of engineering ‘cyclical frequency on expected operating life (2) Explain the influence of material defec component. (b) State the factors which influence the possibit transverse girder and explain how the Tsk of 8 tag HiT of Fatuecrach staaking can be mi ot 4. With regard to the carriage of crude oil. and its ascaciated! products (@) (@ sketch and describe the operation ofan explosimeter suitahic fo ortank: (ii) state why false readings are likely to he given by the-exnincimete (©) State the publication that give guidance On SRN.ure of enpineering: components explain the influence of sarees level sna vvelical frequency on eypested operating Hife ) (a) Wah reference to fatipue fi (b) Raplain the influence of material defects on the safe operating life OF an engineering component ; (©) State the faetors whieh influence the possibility of fatigue eracking of a bed ~plate Tranwverse iraer and explain how the risk of such cracking can be minimized. SECTION =2 SG) Describe how water tightness is maintained where bulkheads are pierced by longitudinal beams or pipes, (6) 0D) A triangular bulkhead is 7 m wide at the top and has a vertical depth of 8 m. Calculate the load on the bulkhead and the position of centre of pressure if the tnalkhead is Nooded with sea water on only side: (19) (i torthe top edge i) with 4 mhead to the top edge. 7. Ancol tanker 160m long and 22m beam floats ata draught of 9m in seawater, Cw is 0.865, The midship section is in the form of a rectangle with 1.2m radius at the bilges. A midship tank 10,Sm long has twin longitudinal bulkheads and contains oil of 4m'/t to a depth of 1.5m, ‘The tank is holed to the sea for the whole of its transverse section. Find the new draught. 8. What is meant by the Admiralty Coefficient and the Fuel Coefficient? (a) A slip of 14900 tonne displacement has a shaft power of 4460 kW at 14.55 knots. The shaft power is reduced to 4120 KWW and the fuel consumption at the same displacement is 541 kgh. Catealate the fitel coefficient for the ship. 9, The ¥ ordinates of a waterplane at 15m intervals, commencing from aft, are 1, 7, 10.5, 1, 11, 10.5, $, 4 and Om, Calculate: (@) TPC (b) Distance of the centre of flotation fiom midships (©) Second moment of area of the waterpline about a transverse axis through the centre of Notation. 10. The following data are available from the hydrostatic curves of a vessel. Draught KB KM I cm) (m) (m) (mt) 49 249 10.73 65 250 $.2 2.61 10.79 68 860 Calculate the TPC at a draught of $.05 m. SS nnens