Q. MET Questions - Btech.

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4 What are the important aspects of a circuit breaker and explain the operation of 14 AGS Y
ACB with a diagram?
7 Explain the operation and construction of megger and how to measure the IR 10+4 AGS Y
value in motor and generator. Explain with diagram.
8 What are the points to be followed in troubleshooting of electrical equipment? 14 AGS Y

2b Draw an arrangement for an emergency battery system provided on a passenger 6 AGS Y

vessel. The system will change over automatically from changing circuit to
supply circuit and will start applying for emergency not connected to it, in case
the main power fails and emergency generator fails to start within 45 seconds.
In your diagram show the reason for testing the changeover system.

3c What is the significance of motor characteristics curve in practical application. 2 AGS Y

5a You have a multimeter with you. You need to measure AC voltage between two 5 AGS Y
potential points in an electric circuit. Draw the internal circuit of the multimeter
and write step wise how will you measure the said voltage? What is the
importance of zero adjustment? How it is done?
5b How will you check the insulation resistance of an induction motor? Draw 4 AGS Y
sketches to show various measuring points.
8a What measures are taken to safeguard against electric shock in case of portable 7 AGS Y
tools and hand lamps on board a ship. If a person suffering electric shock falls
and became unconscious, what first aid must be given to the victim?

8b During watch keeping on board ship what measures you will take to ensure 7 AGS Y
safety and reliability of your electrical machineries.
2b Explain the rules and regulations of governing the electrical machines on ship. 7 AGS Y

8a What do you mean by condition monitoring based maintenance? Which 7 AGS Y

parameters are monitored? How does it help in deciding maintenance schedule
in due time?
2b A passenger ship is provided with an emergency generator. It starts 8 AGS Y
automatically and supplies to the emergency loads connected to it, in case the
main power fails. Draw a circuit to show the arrangement and briefly explain
the operation of the system.
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5b There was flooding in tunnel space of a ship. Stern tube oil motor got 7 AGS Y
submersed in sea water. Write step wise what will you do in order to put back
the motor into service?
8a Describe the precautions taken before commencing work on electrical 7 AGS Y
equipment. What is the maximum safe current a human body can tolerate?
8b What precautions must be taken for portable electric tools in order to avoid a 7 AGS Y
lethal shock as its hand gripping area is large?
3a Draw a neat flow chart for manual/automatic starting procedure for Emergency 7 AGS Y
Generator.
3b When does a ship require shore supply? State the procedure for taking shore 7 AGS Y
supply.
6a With a neat sketch explain how insulation resistance is measured in 3-phase 7 AGS Y
induction motor.
6 Explain the importance of Preventive Maintenance carried out on board. 14 AGS Y
Describe the survey requirements of a Main Generator.
8a Discuss the points to be checked on Electrical machineries during a safe Watch- 7 AGS Y
keeping.
7a What will be the effect on electrical equipment and motors, if shore supply 6 AGS Y
voltage and frequency is higher than the ship's rated voltage and frequency?
5a Under what circumstances would shore supply be needed? 2 AGS Y

9a A cage rotor induction motor got flooded with sea water. When measured, the 7 AGS Y
Insulation resistance found to be 200 Ohm. What will you do in order to put
back the motor into service?
3a What are the precautions normally adopted while taking Shore Supply. 7 AGS Y

3b Discuss the maintenance checks on batteries and battery rooms. 7 AGS Y

6a Describe the salvaging process of an Induction Motor. 7 AGS Y

8a Describe the steps adopted for Fire Fighting when there is an occurrence of Fire 7 AGS Y
due to Electrical origin.
3a With a neat diagram explain the automatic starting of an Emergency Generator. 8 AGS Y

3b Discuss the maintenance checks on an Emergency Switch Board (ESB). 6 AGS Y

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7b What are the necessary precautions to be observed while fault finding and 7 AGS Y
repairs onboard.
3a Sketch and explain the trickle charging circuit for batteries onboard ship. What 7 AGS Y
are two basic steps need to be taken to prevent any kind of explosion in battery
room.
6a Draw and explain how insulation resistance of a 3-phase induction motor is 7 AGS Y
measured by using Megger.
8b What are safety precautions to be carried out while using power tools onboard 7 AGS Y
ship?
5 Explain the various types of protective devices on motor with neat diagrams. 14 LS Y
4 What is Salinometer? Why is it important on board ship? Explain its working 14 LS Y
with a neat circuit diagram if temperature of the condenser something increases
from 25°C to 40°C due to rise in sea water temperature, what will be its effect?
How the errors will be taken care of? Explain briefly.
6 A General cargo ship is provided with an electric steering gear. It works on 14 LS Y
Ward-Leonard principle. Draw a labeled circuit diagram and explain its
working. Why the steering gear motor is provided with series field?
7a A diesel electric propulsion ship has DC motor as a drive for the propeller. 11 LS Y
Power supply to the propulsion motor is from AC generator, which generates
power at constant voltage and frequency. Explain with a neat circuit diagram
how the system fulfils the requirement of maneuvering i.e., (i) Variable Speed
(ii) Direction of Rotation. (Ahead & Astern)
4b Draw and explain the portable oxygen analyzer. 7 LS Y
3b What is the significance of motor enclosure? What is Ingress Protection code? 7 LS Y
What is IP56 type of motor enclosure?
4a What is a Synchro? "Telegraph is a fool-proof system for communication 7 LS Y
between Bridge and Engine Room". Justify the statement.
4b With the help of a labeled circuit diagram, explain how a Rudder Angle 7 LS Y
Indicator works.
6a A diesel electric propulsion ship has a Synchronous Motor as a drive for the 8 LS Y
propeller. Power supply to the propulsion motor is from an AC generator, which
generates power at constant voltage and frequency. Explain with a neat diagram
how the system fulfils the requirements of maneuvering i.e. (i) Variable Speed
(ii) Direction of Rotation (Ahead & Astern)
4a Define starter. Why do we need soft starter or electronic starter? 7 LS Y
5a Draw and explain the portable oxygen analyzer. 7 LS Y
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5b Explain the working of a Rudder Angle Indicator. 7 LS Y
7b Write a short note on Diesel-Electric Propulsion with a neat sketch. 7 LS Y
5 A general cargo ship is provided with an all electric steering gear. It works on 14 LS Y
the Ward-Leonard principle. Draw a labeled circuit diagram and explain its
working.
6 A ship is provided with an all electric steering gear. It works on the Ward- 10+4 LS Y
Leonard principle. Draw a labeled circuit diagram and explain its working. (i)
Why is the exciter necessary? Wouldn't the gear work just the same if the main
generator field winding were connected directly to the slider of the Ward-
Leonard mechanism?
7 What is Salinometer? Why is it important on board ship? Explain its working 2+6+ LS Y
with a neat circuit diagram. If the temperature of the sample water increases 4+2
from 25°C to 40°C due to rise in seawater temperature, what will be its effect
on salinometer reading? How the error will be taken care off? Explain briefly.
What arrangement is provided to protect the salinometer in case the salinity
goes very high due to failure of condenser tube.
5a Explain with a working example, what is Sequential Starting. 7 LS Y
7b Write a short note on any one type of Diesel-Electric Propulsion with a neat 7 LS Y
sketch.
5b Explain the working of a Rudder Angle Indicator. 7 LS Y
7a Write a short note on Electro-hydraulic Steering Gear systems with neat 7 LS Y
diagrams.
4b What is motor enclosure? What is common types of motor enclosures? 7 LS Y
5a Draw & explain the working principle of salinometer? 7 LS Y
5b Explain the working of watertight door, with neat sketch. 7 LS Y
2a A ship generator generates power at the rated voltage of 440 Volts and at 60 Hz 8 LSV Y
frequency. Few of the large rating motors which were running are stopped. It is
observed that the RPM of the prime mover (diesel engine) increased from its
rated 700 RPM to 715 RPM and the voltage increased to 460 Volts from the
static voltage of 440 Volts. What is the reason behind this rise? Explain with a
neat diagram how this increase voltage can be brought back to its rated voltage
within seconds.
3a With help of a simple circuit diagram explain why is an Insulated Neutral 6 LSV Y
System preferred to another system onboard ships?
5c What maintenance you will carry out on an Alternator to keep it in good 5 LSV Y
working condition.
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7b What is intrinsically safe circuit? Where are these circuits used on tanker? 3 LSV Y
2a Explain the different types of alternator excitation. 7 LSV Y
3a Explain the different types of AC distribution in a ship. 8 LSV Y
3b Write the advantages and disadvantages of Insulated and Earth Neutral system. 6 LSV Y

5b How an Earth Fault in a deck light fitting is detected and rectified? 7 LSV Y
7a What is meant by 'Ex' protection? Explain briefly. 7 LSV Y
5a What is intrinsically safe circuit? Where are these circuits used on tanker? Draw 6 LSV Y
a circuit and explain how does these circuits provide the necessary safety.

5b Why Tanker's pump room require two different lighting circuits? 4 LSV Y
5c What do you mean by "Hazardous" and "Normally Safe" space on tankers? 4 LSV Y
Make a list of Ex-protected equipment that can be used safely in the hazardous
area.
3a Draw a labeled circuit diagram and explain how lamps are used to detect an 7 LSV Y
earth fault.
7a What is intrinsically safe circuit? Where are these circuit used on a tanker? With 6 LSV Y
the help of a circuit diagram explain how does these circuits provide the
necessary safety?
2a How does a thyristor-controlled static AVR work? Explain the same with a 7 LSV Y
suitable diagram.
7a Draw a neat sketch of a Ships' typical Electrical Distribution System. 7 LSV Y
7b What are the hazardous areas on a ship and what type of equipment should be 7 LSV Y
installed in each location?
2 Draw a neat sketch showing Automatic Voltage Regulator and explain its 14 LSV Y
working onboard a ship.
4 What do you understand by 'Insulated Neutral and Earthed Neutral 14 LSV Y
System'? Which of the above system is preferred in Low Voltage ships?
Explain with an example.
7a Detail the difference between Exi and Exd types of protection schemes used on 7 LSV Y
board Tanker vessels.
2a What is the special feature of a brushless generator? Why it is preferred on 4 LSV Y
board ship?
2b How is the terminal voltage of an alternator on board, maintained within 10 LSV Y
prescribed Limits With conjugate use of governor and AVR? Draw one such
circuit to explain the arrangement of AVR.
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2b A ship alternator of 1500KW,1500 RPM, 440V, 60Hz is delivering power to 9 LSV Y
various services. It is seen that its speed got reduced to 1480 RPM and voltage
to 420V. Sketch the system which will keep the voltage and speed to rated
value.
4 Draw a neat Single Line diagram of a typical low voltage ship's Electrical 14 LSV Y
Distribution System, marking all Equipment, Switch-gears, Transformers,
Services and Safety components.
6b Describe the survey requirements of a main generator. 7 LSV Y
4 Draw a neat Single Line diagram of a typical shipboard Electrical Distribution 14 LSV Y
and mark all the components. Also list out the safety components.
6b Describe the survey requirements of a main switch board. 7 LSV Y
2 Discuss thyristor based electronic automatic voltage regulator with suitable 14 LSV Y
diagram. Explain the function of each element.
3b Why Insulated Neutral System is preferred onboard ship? Discuss with neat 7 LSV Y
sketch.
4a What is a emergency switch board? What are the equipment which get supply 7 LSV Y
from emergency switchboard?
6b Explain with a neat diagram, how the Earth Fault Monitor detects the fault. 7 LSV Y