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SEPTEMBER 2017
MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
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. Values of some main engine exhaust temperatures displayed in the engine control room differ from those
displayed on the engine for the same cylinders.
(i) Explain how it may be determined which readings are inaccurate; (ii) State possible cause for these inaccurate
readings; (iii) Explain how the location of the faults may be detected.
B. State the periodic checks which should be carried undertaken to ensure that remote engine instrumentation is
reading accurately.
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Q2. A. As second engineer describe the procedure involved in the complete inspection of a cylinder liner and piston
assembly, indicating areas of significant interest.
B. Explain with reasons, possible faults which might be found;
C. Suggest how such faults might be avoided.
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Q3. With reference to main engine automatic slowdown and shut down systems;
A. List TWO shutdowns and TWO slowdown parameters, stating why EACH is applied to an engine.
B. State how EACH of the shutdown and slowdown parameter listed is safely tested when the engine is operating.
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Q4. Under CSM bottom end bearing of a large 2stroke slow speed engine is due for survey
A. As 2nd eng explain the procedure involved in complete inspection of a bottom end bearing;
B. List the precaution to be taken;
C. Indicate the reasons for possible defects which could be encountered and state how they may be rectified;
D. What test are carried out on completion of survey and reassembly.
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Q5. Describe the procedure to be under taken when upon a routing schedule for changing fuel injector on a main
engine it is found that the injector body is seized and cannot be removed using conventional means.
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Q6: Briefly describe your action plan on following exigencies:

A. Leaky economizer tube, while at sea; B. Leaky intercooler of main air compressor, while maneuvering.
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Q7. A. Explain in detail how you would isolate one of sprinkler system for routine maintenance.
B. Describe all tests and inspections you would make and C. how you would return the system to service.
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Q8. During normal engine operation, a turbocharger rapidly loses speed and the speed reduction is accompanied
by appreciable noise - A. State with reasons the possible causes;
B. Explain in detail how the engine might be safely operated if the damage caused by this incident is such that the
turbocharger cannot function;
C. State with reasons the factors which may limit engine operating speed with the turbocharger out of operation
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Q9. Severe engine vibration has recently become evident when the main engine for which you are responsible
operates within a certain speed range –
A. State, with reasons, the possible causes of such vibration;
B. State the consequences of operating the engine under such vibratory conditions;
C. Describe the procedure you, as Second Engineer, would implement in order to investigate and rectify the problem.
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