PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF ICE – CHAP.

1
(SSD)
Q1. How thermal efficiency of a marine plant is enhanced? – (3 marks, July 2012)
Q2.
Q3. Scavenge air pressure is required to increase for higher engine output. (3 marks, July
2012)
Q4. Why volumetric efficiency for a four stroke engine remains high when compared with
two stroke engine. (3 marks, Dec. 2012)
Q5. Illustrate three relative advantages of two stroke and four stroke type engines. (3 marks,
Dec. 2012)
Q6. How thermal efficiency of a marine plant is maximised although a diesel engine is
inherently incapable of utilising all the heat generated in a cylinder? (3 marks, Dec. 2012)
Q7. What are the constraints to increase the engine mean piston speed? (3 marks, Dec. 2012)
Q8. Why marine engine exhaust gas emission is effectively controlled in all modern engines.
(3 marks, Dec. 2012)
Q9. Draw a combustion characteristic curve of a slow speed diesel engine and explain the
curve. (4+10 Marks) (Dec. 2012)
Q10. Scavenge air pressure is required to increase for higher engine output. (3 marks, June
2013)
Q11. Effective scavenging system is imperative to enhance the engine volumetric efficiency.
(3 marks, June 2013)
Q12. Mean piston speed of an I.C engine is a function of power output. (3 marks, June 2013)
Q13. What are the events that take place in the cycle of a compression ignition engine?
Explain the above stated events in respect of two stroke engine along with the valve timing
diagram. (4+10 marks June 2013)
Q14. Draw timing diagram of a 2-Stroke Diesel Engine and name the processes of the
complete cycle. (3 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q15. Briefly explain the terms : Mean Piston speed, M.C.R and Ignition delay . (3 marks,
Dec. 2013)
Q16. What is cycle for an internal Combustion engine? (3 marks, June 2014)
Q17. What is draw card diagram and its usefulness. (3 marks, June 2014)
Q18. Write down the advantages of long stroke diesel engine. (3 marks, June 2014)
Q19. a) Explain how enhance mean piston speed increases the engine power output.
b) Write down the constraints’ for increases the mean piston speed with its reasons. (14
marks, June 2014)
Q20. a) What is volumetric efficiency of a diesel engine and how to enhance the efficiency.
b) Explain the loop scavenging for a two stroke engine and its merits and demerits
in respect of uni flow scavenging system. (14 marks, June 2014)
Q21. a) Why compression ratio varies between C.I and S.I engines. How compression ratio
can help for fuel combustion.
b) Explain the heat balance flow chart for an internal combustion engine and how
thermal efficiency can be improved? (14 marks, June 2014)
Q22. Draw & Discuss the timing diagram of a 4 Stroke Cycle Diesel Engine. (3 marks, Dec.
2014)
Q23. Define compression Ratio and its effect on Diesel Engine. (3 marks, Dec. 2014)
Q24. Draw the heat Balance Diagram of a Diesel Engine. (3 marks, Dec. 2014)
Q25. State the Advantages of Medium Speed Engines. (3 marks, Dec. 2014)
Q26. (a) In what manner does the actual Internal Combustion Engine Cycle differ from the
theoretical air cycle? (6 Marks Dec. 2014)
(b) State & Explain different Power Ratings used to distinguish Diesel Engines (8 Marks
Dec. 2014)
Q27. Why air cooler is used in heat engine? (3 marks, June 2015)
Q28. Why engine peak pressure is a design limitation though the metallurgical
development has taken place for construction of engine components. (3 marks, June 2015)
Q29. What is volumetric efficiency in diesel engine? How it affects the engine
efficiency? (3 marks, June 2015)
Q30. What is engine Indicated, Break and Rated power. (3 marks, June 2015)
Q31. Scavenge air pressure is required for higher engine output. Explain. (3 marks, June
2015)
Q32. Draw a Timing diagram of a 2-Stroke Diesel engine and explain those thermodynamics
process in that cycle. What are the advantages of 2-Stroke Diesel engine over 4-stroke. (7+7
= 14 marks, June 2015)
Q33. Define mean piston speed and list down the constraints for increasing the mean piston
speed. (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q34. Explain compression ratio, pressure ratio and cutoff ratio for the dual cycle engines. (3
marks, Dec. 2015)
Q35. Describe the various power ratings of the engine (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q36. Explain the relationship between heat balance and thermal efficiency of the engine (3
marks, Dec. 2015)
Q37. Explain how supercharging helps to improve the combustion efficiency and reducing
specific fuel oil consumption (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q38. a) Explain the 4-stroke engine valve timing diagram with the help of crank angle
diagram. (5 Marks, Dec. 2015)
b) State the objectives of valve timing. (3 Marks, Dec. 2015)
c) What is meant by scavenge efficiency? (3 Marks, Dec. 2015)
(d) Discuss the effect of the shape of the ports and choking with carbon deposits on
scavenge efficiency. (3 Marks, Dec. 2015)
Q39. With reference to large slow-speed diesel engines discuss with reasons, the following
(a) The increasing use of long-stroke crosshead engines. (7 Marks, Dec. 2015)
(b) The introduction of two-stage turbocharging. (7 Marks, Dec. 2015)
Q40. Sketch the Dual Cycle and briefly explain the gas exchange process. (3 marks, Dec.
2016)
Q41. What is : Scavenge Efficiency, Volumetric Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency in diesel
engines. (3 marks, Dec. 2016)
Q42. Draw, and briefly explain the Heat balance diagram. (3 marks, Dec. 2016)
Q43. Explain the principle of operation of : 2-Stroke, & 4-Stroke cycles in diesel engines.
a) What is the camshaft speed in either of the cycles.
b) What is the purpose of ‘overlap’ of valves in the 4-stroke cycle ? ( 8+2+4 Marks, Dec.
2016)
Q44. Draw labelled timing diagrams of a two stroke and a four stroke marine diesel engine.
(3 marks, Dec. 2017)
Q45. Draw a labelled PØ (pressure vs crank angle) diagram of a two stroke marine diesel
engine clearly highlighting the compression phase, ignition delay period, uncontrolled
combustion phase, controlled combustion phase, afterburning period and expansion. Assume
the start of injection at 14 degrees before TDC and end of injection at 14 degrees after TDC.
(3 marks, Dec. 2017)
Q46. State mathematically the benefit of using a charge air cooler between the turbocharger
and scavenge manifold. (3 marks, Dec. 2017)
Q47. a. Draw a labelled Sankey diagram for typical Marine two stroke diesel engine clearly
indicating in percentage the power developed, lost and available. [5 marks, Dec. 2017]
b. Define the following terms with respect to a marine propulsion engine:
i. Maximum continuous rating [3 marks, Dec. 2017]
ii. Mean piston speed [3 marks, Dec. 2017]
iii. Overload rating [3 marks, Dec. 2017]
Q48. Write short notes on the following:
i. Choice of marine diesel engines for propulsion. [4 marks, Dec. 2017]
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ICE – CHAP. 2 (SUB)
Q1. Sketch a diagram of a trunk type piston assembly with connecting rod and label all
the components. Why this kind of piston assembly is not suitable for highly rated
two stroke engine? (8+6) July 2012
Q2. What is the purpose of tie rod? Show the tie rod along with other engine
components those are subjected to its effects in a simple sketch. How many tie rods
are required for a six unit engine? And show its location. (2+8+4) July 2012
Q3. What is Tie rod, used in cross head, long stroke type engine and its purposes? (3 marks,
Dec. 2012)
Q4. Illustrate the Purpose of nozzle ring used in Turbo charger. (3 marks, Dec. 2012)
Q5. Draw a simple line sketch diagram of static components of a cross head type diesel
engine. Show how all those components are fastened. Label all the components. (8+4+2
Marks) (Dec. 2012)
Q6. Define the causes of cylinder liner and piston rings wear? What maintenance needs to be
carried out to avoid the wear out? Explain the possible consequences of operating a main
engine with excessive wear. (4+4+6 Marks) (Dec. 2012)
Q7. Two stroke cross head engine is fitted with guide shoe (3 marks, June 2013)
Q8. Air distributor is essentially required to start I.C engine with compressed air. (3 marks,
June 2013)
Q9. The gudgeon pin bearing assembly is not particularly suited for highly rated two stroke
engine unless special arrangements are made for its lubrication. Explain the above statement
with valid reasoning. (14 marks June 2013)
Q10. Why tie rods are used for diesel engines ? (3 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q11. Briefly explain heat treatment methods used for Crankshaft. (3 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q12. a) Draw a neat sketch of Cylinder Liner of large 2-Stroke Marine Diesel Engine of any
reputed manufacturer where bore cooling method is used. Label the sketch and brief describe
including the special features of the liner.
b) Show all sealing areas on the liner and explain the sealing method & material.
c) What is the quality of finish provided to the liner surface and how is it achieved ?
(8 + 3 + 3 marks, Dec. 2013))
Q13. a) Draw and label a sketch of two piece piston of a medium speed engine?
Why the piston is made in two pieces ?
b) With the help of simple line sketch explain three methods of cooling trunk type pistons.
c) With help of sketch, describe three different types of piston rings.
Make mention of their special features.(8 + 3 + 3 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q14. What is the purpose of cross head? Name its components. (3 marks, June 2014)
Q15. What is the purpose of an exhaust valve and its operational procedure fitted in
MAN-B&W, SMC type engine. (3 marks, June 2014)
Q16. How cooler tubes expansion is taken care? (3 marks, June 2014)
Q17. a) Sketch a cross head engine connecting rod with its two views and name the parts.
b) Why cross head bearing lubrication is difficult and remedial action taken to
overcome the difficulties. (14 marks, June 2014)
Q18. a) How M.E piston for a cross head engine is cooled? Explain with a diagram.
b) Explain with a diagram how piston cooled lub oil temperature is controlled by
controller? (14 marks, June 2014)
Q19. What should be the basic properties of fuel suitable for combustion in Diesel Engine? (3
marks, Dec. 2014)
Q20. Illustrate three relative advantages of cross head and trunk piston type engines. (3
marks, June 2015)
Q20. What materials are used in the manufacture of Piston Rings for large slow running
Diesel Engines? How are these fitted to the Pistons? State the clearances that are necessary
and the reasons for these. Give possible causes for failure of piston rings in service.
(3+2+5+4 Marks Dec. 2014)
Q21. Sketch and describe the Main Engine Cross head bearing and guide for a large slow
running Diesel Engine , showing how the connecting and piston rods are attached. Discuss
the bearing clearances and how adequate lubricating oil pressure for the top end bearing is
achieved. (8+3+3 Marks Dec. 2014)
Q22. What is Bosch type fuel pump, idle stroke and pump stroke? (3 marks, June 2015)
Q23. Compare tie rods and holding down bolts for Marine IC engines (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q24. Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the operation of main engine exhaust valve which is
hydraulically operated. (10 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q25. a) Draw a neat sketch of cylinder liner of large marine 2 stroke diesel engine of any
reputed manufacturer where bore cooling method is used. (8 Marks, Dec. 2015)
b) Label the sketch and briefly describe the special features of Liner. (6 Marks, Dec. 2015)
Q26. What is the purpose of ‘Tie Bolts’ in a large bore 2-Stroke Engine ? (3 marks, Dec.
2016)
Q27. Why do engines need a ‘Cross Head’ ? How are lateral forces from the cross head
accommodated. (3 marks, Dec. 2016)
Q28. State the reason for using fitted bolts to bolt the entablature, A frames and Bedplate
together. (3 marks, Dec. 2017)
Q29. With respect to the diagrams shown below, answer the related questions.
a. What do the two pictures represent? Answer in three lines. [2 marks, Dec. 2017]
b. What is the material of the chock and stud? [2 marks, Dec. 2017]
c. Justify and state reasons for introducing a distant piece as shown in the diagram. [4 marks,
Dec. 2017]
d. State the purpose of chock. [2 marks, Dec. 2017]
e. Why are side chocks fitted and what are end chocks for? [2 marks, Dec. 2017]
f. Justify the use of side stays for an engine. [2 marks, Dec. 2017]

Q30. a. What are the measurements carried out on a piston of large two stroke engine during
O'haul? [2 marks, Dec. 2017]
b. Wrt to the diagram shown below answer the following questions:
i. State benefit of having a valve rotator. [1.5 marks, Dec. 2017]
ii. State the purpose of using two co-axial springs and the how are the springs oriented and
why? [3 marks, Dec. 2017]
iii. What are the advantages of a cooled seat? [1.5 marks, Dec. 2017]
iv. What is the material of exhaust valves and their seats? [1.5 marks, Dec. 2017]
v. What is tappet clearance and state the reason for clearance. [1.5 marks, Dec. 2017]
vi. What is the advantage of a hydraulically operated exhaust valve over rocker arm operated
ones. [1.5 marks, Dec. 2017]
vii. State the purpose of valve guide. [1.5 marks, Dec. 2017]
SCAVENGING AND SUPERCHARGING SYSTEM & ARRANGEMENTS – CHAP. 3 (SUB)
e) Charge air is cooled through air cooler fitted with I.C engine.
(3 marks, July 2012)
5) What is “scavenging” in diesel engines? What are the different types of scavenging
employed for marine diesel engines? Briefly explain two of those systems along with their
merits and demerits. (3+4+7) July 2012
8) What is super charging for a modern two stroke engine? How is it done and what
are the benefits? What maintenance need to be carried out and how it is done to
keep the machinery efficient. (2+4+8) July 2012
Q5. Why in a heat engine air cooler is used? (3 marks, Dec. 2012)
Q6. Explain why Supercharging system in long stroke crosshead type engine is provided. (3
marks, Dec. 2012)
Q7. Sketch and describe a constant pressure turbo charging system. Give its advantages and
disadvantages. What is the maintenance required to maintain its efficiency? (4+4+6 Marks).
(Dec. 2012)
Q8. Charge air is cooled through air cooler fitted with I.C engine. (3 marks, June 2013)
Q9. What is super charging for a modern two stroke engine? How is it done and what are the
benefits? What maintenance needs to be carried out and how it is done to keep the machinery
efficient. (2+4+8 marks June 2013)
Q10. Explain why Supercharging system in long stroke crosshead type engine is provided. (3
marks, Dec. 2012)
Q11. What is “Scavenging” in diesel engines? What are the different types of scavenging
employed for marine diesel engines? Briefly explain two of those systems along with their
merits and demerits. (3+4+7 marks June 2013)
Q12. Name various types of scavenging system used for Marine Diesel Engine name the best
type with justification. (3 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q13. a) Why supercharging of a diesel engine is done ?
b) Name various methods of turbocharging used for diesel engines and give a comparative
study of them ?
c) Why scavenge air coolers are fitted in Diesel Engine? What are the consequences of
inefficient cooling?
(2 + 8 + 4 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q14. a) What is surging of turbocharger?
b) How surging of turbocharger is prevented ?
c) Describe various routine maintenance work necessary for efficient operation of main
engine turbocharger? (4+5+5 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q15. What is the purpose of nozzle ring fitted in T/C and how back pr can develop
in the exhaust system? (3 marks, June 2014)
Q16. Explain the differences between pulse and constant pr. Turbo charging system? (3
marks, June 2014)
Q17. a) What is turbo charger surging? How does it take place? What are the effects if it
continues?
b) What are the running maintenance done on a T/C and explain the wet washing
procedure. (14 marks, June 2014)
Q18. Discuss turbo charger washing of a large Diesel Engine. (3 marks, Dec. 2014)
Q19. Explain what is a Tuned Exhaust System of a large Diesel Engine? (3 marks, Dec.
2014)
Q20. (a) Why is scavenging necessary and how is it obtained? Describe with sketches the
methods
of scavenging employed in large two stroke Diesel Engines . (7 Marks Dec. 2014)
(b) Discuss supercharging of a Diesel Engine employing Constant Pressures and Pressure
Pulse systems. Comment on relative advantages and disadvantages. (7 Marks Dec. 2014)
Q21. Name the different components of a Turbo Charger used in marine propulsion engine
with the purpose of each components. (14 marks, June 2015)
Q22. What is super charging in diesel engines? What are the different types of Super
Charging employed for 2- stroke marine diesel engines? Briefly explain those systems along
with their merits and demerits. (2+4+8= 14 marks, June 2015)
Q23. (a) Sketch and describe a large turbocharger for the Marine Diesel Engines. (7 Marks,
Dec. 2015)
(b) Give reasons for the relative positions of the various components shown. (7 Marks, Dec.
2015)
Q24. What is ‘Super-Charging’ of diesel engines? State four methods of super charging. (3
marks, Dec. 2016)
Q25. Explain ‘surging’ in turbo chargers. (3 marks, Dec. 2016)
Q26. What is the scavenge pressure in the air manifold of a naturally aspirated engine while
running? Explain why. (3 marks, Dec. 2016)
Q27. Explain the various processes of scavenging in 2-stroke engines giving their merits and
demerits.
a) How is air circulation/swirl in liners achieved?
b) What constructional feature in a liner confirms it as a 2-stroke engine liner?
(10+2+2 Marks , Dec. 2016)
Q28. Sketch and describe a Turbo-charger of a large engine.
a) What is the purpose of the labyrinth seals ?
b) What is the purpose of the diffuser in the blower ? (10+2+2 Mark , Dec. 2016)
Q29. Why are scavenging ports bored obliquely and how is the same effect achieved in four
stroke engines. (3 marks, Dec. 2017)
Q30. Justify the statement “Turbochargers are matched to the engine”. (3 marks, Dec. 2017)
Q31. a. State the advantages of turbo charging an engine. [3.5 marks, Dec. 2017]
b. With the help of suitable simple schematic sketches elaborate the function of each of the
following parts of a turbocharger? [7 X 1.5 marks, Dec. 2017]
i. Air filter unit of compressor
ii. Nozzle Ring
iii. Diffuser blades
iv. Volute casing
v. Labyrinth seal
vi. Inducer
vii. Turbine Blades with its attachment to the rotor.
Q32. Write short notes on the following:
i. Constant and Pulse type of Turbo-charging system [5 marks, Dec. 2017]
Q33. What is pulse and constant pressure turbo charging system? (3 marks, July 2012)
COMBUSTION OF FUEL IN ICE – CHAP. 4 (SSD)
Q1. Discuss each of the following terms and explain it relevance to internal combustion
a) Atomization b) Turbulence c) Penetration d) Viscosity (14) July 2012
Q2. Discuss each of the following terms and explain it relevance to internal combustion
After burning of fuel in combustion chamber. b) Compression ratio in diesel engine. c)
Fuel oil ignition delay. d) Labyrinth seal. (3.5x4 Marks) (Dec. 2012)
Q3. Satisfactory atomization of fuel requires adequate heating of the oil. (3 marks, June
2013)
Q4. Sketch and illustrate a fuel injector for a diesel engine in respect of its working principle,
needle valve lift, pressure adjustment and venting arrangement. (14 marks June 2013)
Q5. What are the various impurities generally found in Heavy Fuel oil used in large 2-stroke
Diesel Engine. ? (3 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q6. Prepare a list of factors that influence combustion in diesel engine . (3 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q7. a) Name three grades of fuel oil generally used on board ships and specify place of use.
b) Explain the terms: atomisation, penetration, turbulence and their effect on combustion
c) What is flash point , ignition point ?
d) Explain the treatment of HFO ( starting from DB tank ) for burning in the engine.
(3 +3 + 2 + 6 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q8. What is atomizing of fuel oil and its purpose? (3 marks, June 2014)
Q9. Explain Ignition Delay and After Burning of Fuel. (3 marks, Dec. 2014)
Q10. Sketch and describe a fuel supply system or a Diesel Engine showing all heaters, filters,
pumps, venting system etc. Describe how oil temperature is controlled. (10+4 Marks Dec.
2014)
Q11. What is SAC Volume of an injector? Draw a fuel injector and label. Explain its
operating principle? (2+8+4=14 marks, June 2015)
Q12. Discuss each of the following terms and explain its relevance to internal combustion
a) Atomization b) Penetration
c) Viscosity d) De emulsification. (14 marks, June 2015)
Q13. What are the different grades of residual bunker fuel oil and their differences? How
bunker fuel oil is prepared on board for efficient combustion (6+8=14 marks, June 2015)
Q14. What is CCAI in relationship with ignition quality of fuel (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q15. In a diesel engine late injection is indicated by black or grey exhaust smoke with low
exhaust temperature, justify your answer (4 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q16. (a) Sketch and describe a fuel oil system of a large diesel engine, from a settling tank to
main engine fuel injectors. (8 Marks, Dec. 2015)
(b) Comment on the importance of:
(i) Heating arrangement with temperature control. (2 Marks, Dec. 2015)
(ii) Prevention of air lock in the system. (2 Marks, Dec. 2015)
(iii) Purification of fuel. (2 Marks, Dec. 2015)
Q17. Distinguish clearly between : Flash point, Ignition point, and fire point temperatures of
a fuel oil. (3 marks, Dec. 2016)
Q18. Sketch a Fuel Oil system for a main propulsion engine, indicating direction of flow, &
relevant temperatures.
a) What is the purpose of the ‘buffer tank’ (ie mixing tank)?
b) What impurities are generally found in the fine filters? (10+2+2 Mark , Dec. 2016)
Q19. State the need of an auxiliary blower for constant pressure turbocharged engine. (3
marks, Dec. 2017)
Q20. State the parameters which govern the atomisation and penetration to achieve effective
combustion. (3 marks, Dec. 2017)
COOLING OF ICE – CHAP. 5 (SSD)
Q1. Why chemical treatment of Main engine Jacket cooling water is necessary?
(3 marks, July 2012)
Q2. Sketch a detailed arrangement of a Jacket Cooling water system of a slow speed
high powered I.C Engine. Explain how the correct concentration of chemical in the
cooling water system may be determined. (10+4) July 2012
Q3. Sketch a simple line diagram for a main engine Jacket cooling water system with auto
temperature control. Explain the maintenance require for a cooling unit.(10+4 Marks) (Dec.
2012)
Q4. Treated fresh water is being used to cool the liner, cylinder head etc though the engine
works on heat cycle. (3 marks, June 2013)
Q5. What are the different types of heat exchangers used for marine machineries? Show the
heat exchanger location in Main engine jacket cooling fresh water system along with the
temperature terminal points.What are the materials used for construction of the heat
exchangers. (2+8+4 marks June 2013)
Q6. Justify the cooling medium you would use for cooling of 2-stroke X-hdtype piston. (3
marks, Dec. 2013)
Q7. Sketch and describe how a main engine piston is cooled. Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of the different cooling media. What are the possible causes of high
temperatures piston coolant returns? (6+5+3 Marks Dec. 2014)
Q8. Why chemical treatment of Main engine Jacket cooling water is necessary? (3 marks,
June 2015)
Q9. Describe the reasons why jacket cooling water to be treated onboard (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q10. Compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of using fresh cooling water, and
lubricating oil as a coolant for piston cooling.
a) What is ‘bore cooling’ in engine components?
b) Why is conditioning and treatment of cooling water necessary? ( 8+3+3 Mark , Dec. 2016)
Q11. State the advantages of oil cooling over, water cooling in large two stroke piston
cooling system (3 marks, Dec. 2017)
Q12. With respect to the cooling systems employed in diesel engines answer the following
questions:
a. Why is fresh water used for cooling the engine parts, even though sea water is abundantly
available? [3 marks, Dec. 2017]
b. Draw simplified labelled line diagram of a fresh water jacket cooling system of an engine.
[6 marks, Dec. 2017]
c. State the reasons for additives periodically introduced into the cooling system. [2 marks,
Dec. 2017]
d. State the reason for using tangential bore cooling system in liners of diesel engines. [3
marks, Dec. 2017]
SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF MISHAPS IN ICE – CHAP. 6 (SUB)
Q1. Why both bursting disc and relief valve are fitted in main engine start air system? (3 marks, July
2012)
Q2. Engine exhaust gas emission is effectively controlled in all modern engines. (3 marks, July 2012)
Q3. How primary explosions in a crank case trigger a secondary explosion?(3 marks, July 2012)
Q4. List the various factors which lead to scavenge fire in a cross head type engine.What are the
indications of scavenge and how to deal with the fire?How the incident can be prevented? (4+6+4)
July 2012
Q5. How mist detectors become a safety device for a running diesel engine? (3 marks, Dec. 2012)
Q6. List the various factors which lead to Main engine start air line explosion. What are the indications
prior to the explosion?What are the safety features incorporated in the system to avoid explosion.
(4+4+6 Marks) (Dec. 2012)
Q7. I/C engine crank case must have relief door after a certain size of engine. (3 marks, June 2013)
Q8. Explain the differences between comparator type and level type oily mist detector and their
application. How does crank case explosion occur in a four stroke engines crank case? (8+6
marks June 2013)
Q9. Explain briefly , how severity of crankcase explosion in diesel engine is reduced. (3 marks, Dec.
2013)
Q10. a) Explain the process of Starting Air line explosion.
b) How such explosion is prevented ?
c) How air starting line is protected from damage due to explosion ?
d) How will you detect leakage in cylinder air starting valve ?
(7 + 2 + 3 + 2 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q11. What are the safety features fitted to prevent start air line explosion in a large
diesel engine and its purposes. (3 marks, June 2014)
Q12. a) How main engine crank case explosion take place.
b) What are the different types of crank case mist detector used and its working
principle? (14 marks, June 2014)
Q13. a) State the causes of Crank Case Explosions in Diesel Engines. What precautions can be taken at
sea and in port to minimize the dangers from such explosions? Describe briefly a device which would
give warning of dangerous conditions in the crank case. (5+4+5 Marks Dec. 2014)
Q14. How primary explosion in a crank case can trigger a secondary explosion. (3 marks, June 2015)
Q15. Why oil mist detector is used in Diesel engine? What are the different types of mist detector in
use and explain working principle and application of any one. (4+10= 14 marks, June 2015)
Q16. How starting air line explosion can take place in a large marine Diesel engine system? What are
the safety devices fitted to prevent it? Explain operating principle of each device. (6+8 =14 marks,
June 2015)
Q17. a) Describe how a crankcase explosion may occur and state the possible causes. (3 Marks, Dec.
2015)
b) What safeguards may be used to reduce the risk of this occurring or of reducing subsequent
damage?
(8 Marks, Dec. 2015)
c) List the procedures, which should be taken if such conditions occur. (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q18. What causes Scavenge Fires in diesel engines? Explain the process.
a)What are the indications of a potential fire occurrence, the actions to be taken?
b) What are the preventive measures that can be taken ? ( 8+3+3 Mark , Dec. 2016)
Q19. a. With respect to a starting airline explosion explain the following?
i) How it can occur? [3 marks, Dec. 2017]
ii) How its occurrence can be minimized? [3 marks, Dec. 2017] b. Sketch any fire smothering system
is arrangement for extinguishing scavenge fire? [4 marks, Dec. 2017]
c. Explain the action to be taken in case an oil mist detector alarm is sounded? [4 marks, Dec. 2017]
SPECIAL FEATURES OF ICE – CHAP. 7 (SSD)
Q1. Engine peak pressure is a design limitation though the metallurgical development
has taken place. (3 marks, July 2012)
Q2. Elaborate the steps taken by designers during last 40 years to improve the fuel efficiency
of Marine Diesel Engines and reduction of environmental pollution. (14 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q3. Compare briefly electronically controlled engines with conventional marine diesel
Engines (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
MISCELLANEOUS
Q1. Illustrate three relative advantages of cross head and trunk piston type engines. (3 marks,
July 2012)
Q2. Discuss the problems associated with lubrication of top end bearings for a cross
head type two stroke engine. What special arrangements are made for its
lubrication? (7+7) July 2012
Q3. The Gudgeon bearing assembly is not particularly suited for highly rated two stroke
engine unless special arrangements are made for its lubrication. (14 Marks). (Dec. 2012)
Q4. NOx emission is effectively controlled in all modern engines. (3 marks, June 2013)
Q5. What are the various methods used for control of NOx in diesel engine . (3 marks, Dec.
2013)
Q6. a) Why is it difficult to lubricate X-hd bearing of a diesel engine .
b) Explain at least two methods which are in use to overcome this problem
(4 + 5 + 5 marks, Dec. 2013)
Q7. What is critical vibration in the Main Engine system? (3 marks, Dec. 2014)
Q8. Explain the control of NOx, SOx in Exhaust Emission. (3 marks, Dec. 2014)
Q9. Why engine exhaust gas emission is necessarily controlled in all modern engines. (3
marks, June 2015)
Q10. Write down the measures to control NOX and SOX. (3 marks, Dec. 2015)
Q11. What are the primary (preventive) means of reducing NOx discharge from Marine
Diesel
Engines?
a) Why do slow speed engines discharge more NOx than MSE & HSE ?
b) What damages are caused by NOx pollution to life and environment? (8+3+3 Mark , Dec.
2016)
Q12. Write short notes on the following:
i. NOx and SOx controlling measures in diesel engines [5 marks, Dec. 2017]