M.E.O.

CLASS–III NCV
Function: Marine Engineering at Operational Level
Sub: Marine Engineering Knowledge General

Please Note: 1 Attempt any 10 questions from Section A and 5 Questions from Section B.
2 Each questions of group A carry 2.5 marks. Each question of Group B carry 15 marks
3 Illustrate your answers with clear sketches.
4 Neat sketches and handwriting carries Weightage.

Q.1.The fuel oil transfer pump is observed to draw more than normal amps while transferring fuel from the bunker tanks. One of
the reasons could be:
A. Fuel is contaminated with water
B. Fuel temperature is too low
C. Pump seal is leaking
D. Low level in bunker tank.
ANS : B

Q.2. Pump driven clutch type attached vacuum pumps are commonly used for priming ballast pumps and emergency fire
pumps. What is the factor which clutches the vacuum pump clutch to the pump clutch during start of the
pump?
A. Low suction pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston
B. High suction pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston
C. Low discharge pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston
D. High discharge pressure acting against the spring loaded clutching piston.
ANS : C

Q.3. The reason for a oil purifier overflowing could be:

A. Reduced RPM of the purifier
B. Excessive oil inlet to the purifier
C. Both of above
D. None of above
ANS : C

Q.4. Which type of valve is not rotating type....

A. gate v/v
B. Butterfly v/v
C. Ball v/v
D. Plug v/v
ANS : A

Q.5. It has been reported that Engine room bilge pump was unable to take suction from Fwd. (P) bilge well while it is
taking suction efficiently from Fwd.(S) & aft bilge wells. What could be the most probable cause?

A. There is leakage in the bilge suction pipeline somewhere between the bilge wells and bilge pump
B. The Fwd. (P) bilge well suction valve might be leaking
C. The Fwd. (P) bilge well suction filter cover gasket might be leaking
D. The pump needs to be overhauled
ANS : C

Q.6. Centrifugal pumps cannot handle air and require priming. But you are aware that centrifugal blower which on the
same principal can handle air very well. Which two properties of air are responsible because of which the
centrifugal pumps cannot handle air:-
A. Fluidity only
B. Density only
C. Both fluidity and density
D. Compressibility
ANS : C
Q.7. You are pumping out sludge to a shore facility using your sludge pump. You find that the discharge rate of pump is very slow
and suction filter is getting clogged frequently. What is the best alternative to counteract the problem?
A. Remove the pump suction filter and pump out the tank
B. Increase the tank temperature, keep an eye on the pump suction pressure and clean the filter as soon as it
drops
C. As soon as the as the shore facility tells you that they are not receiving any sludge, you stop the pump and
clean the filter
D. Fabricate a bigger mesh size suction filter and use in place of normal filter so that frequency of filter
blockage is reduced and you can get a better discharge rate
ANS : B

Q.8. The flame eye used in auxiliary boiler burners are basically:
A. Temperature sensors
B. Pyrometers
C. Photovoltaic cells
D. Capacitors
ANS : C

Q.9. Testing of the cooling water samples on board ships is done to determine the level of:

A. Fuel oil contamination

B. Residual level of chlorine
C. Residual level of corrosion inhibitors
D. Level of iron oxide from corrosion
E. ANS : C

Q.10. Emergency steering testing

A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. At least 3 months
D. Before arrival n departure
ANS : C

Q.11. Pump Start but Motor get overloaded or Trip on overload.

A. Alignment is wrong
B. Gland packing too tight
C. Worn out / Damaged ball bearing
D. All of the above
ANS D
Q.12. Copper tubing is used in refrigerant system because
A) It has less internal resistance
B) It is cheaper compared to other materials.
C) It is easier to check leaks in copper based system
D)None of the above
ANS : A

Q.13. Water washing of T/C Turbine Side is normally carried out after:
A. Reducing the load on the engine gradually to the value specified in the maker’s manual
B. Increasing the RPM to MCR
C. Ensuring that the engine is at NCR
D. Rapidly reducing the engine load to the value specified in the engine.
ANS : A

Q.14. A ball valve is found leaking in service and needs to be overhauled. What type of repairs can be carried out?
A. The ball and seat can be lapped together
B. The ball can be machined while the seat can be replaced
C. Normally both the non-metallic seats get worn out and have to be replaced
D. Normally ball gets damaged and has to be replaced
ANS : C
Section B

Q.1. Write a report to the Chief Engineer giving details of an accident in the Steering Gear compartment where one of the
personnel slipped and was injured. Mention the investigation carried out, cause of the incident and precaution taken to
prevent repetition.

Q.2. Sketch and describe the construction of a centrifugal pump showing the form of the volute casing and the shape of the
impeller vanes. What maintenance is required and how often must this maintenance be carried out.

Q.3. Sketch and describe a reverse osmosis system for the production of drinking water, labeling the components parts and
indicating the direction of flow. State why pre-treatment is considered essential. List the advantages over a low pressure
evaporator.

Q.4. Explain with the aid of a sketch the principle of a centrifuge that is designed to remove water and particles from oil.
Explain why conical disc stacks are employed in centrifuge. Why correct bowl speed is required?

Q.5. With reference to sea water cooled shell and tube type heat exchangers, Sketch a longitudinal section of the cooler.
State EACH of the following:
a) The materials used in their manufacture.
b) Where corrosion is likely to be found.

Q.6. Describe each of the following properties of materials:

a) Hardness.
b) Ductility.
c) Toughness.
d) Brittleness

Q.7. Explain, with the aid of a sketch, the operation of a single duct air conditioning system.

Q.8. State possible causes of EACH of the following faults that may occur during the testing of the steering gear.
a) Rudder moves jerkily when stroked from port to starboard and vice-versa.
b) Response is very slow.
c) Rudder moves to full extent when swung to starboard but only 25 degrees to port and the relief valves lift.
d) The gear operates noisily.