MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICE- JUNE -19

Q1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of adopting the following policies for maintenance of
main and auxiliary diesel engines.

A. Planned maintenance
B. Condition monitoring
C. Periodic replacement of components.

Q2. A. Describe TWO methods of tracing a superficial crack in a marine machinery component;

B. Explain how propagation of a crack in a machinery component can be arrested.

Q3. With respect to the operation of two stage air compressor. Explain:

A. The causes of occasional lifting of 2nd stage relief valve.

B. Breakage of valve plates.
C. Puncture of bursting disc of 1st stage intercooler.
D. Noticeable reduction in capacity of the compressors over a period of time.

Q4. With respect to sea water cooled multi-tubular heat exchangers state:-

A. The materials used for the construction of tubes, tube plate and water boxes.
B. The various types of corrosion that the part in(a) are subjected to.
C. Measures employed to reduce or prevent above corrosion.

Q5. Accidents regularly occur due to premature or accidental release of CO2 into machinery Spaces
W.R.T this enumerate the procedure and arrangement that you as 2nd engineer would adopt W.R.T the
following

A. Contractors working on CO2 system ;

B. Understanding between bridge and engine room in the event of a machinery space fire;
C. Familiarizing staff with a system;
D. What checks and tests would you carry out before putting system into operation ?