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JULY 2017
MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Function : Maintenance and repair at Management level
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
TOTAL MARKS :100

Instructions
1. Answer SIX questions only.
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. 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. problem.
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Q2. With respect to hydraulic Ram steering gears

A. What emergency locking device can be used in order to speedily bring the steering gear to rest? State one reason the
best angular position to lock the steering gear.
B. Use a simple sketch to show where the Jumping (top) and wear down (bottom) rudder carrier ring clearances can be
measured. Indicate what clearances you would expect with a new steering gear
C. State the consequences of the wear down clearances being reduced to less than zero.
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Q3: 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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Q4. With regard to keeping the gas side of boilers in good condition; discusses EACH of the following
A. the mechanism of combustion, stating the factors which are important to good combustion;
B. Oil fuel treatments;
C. Soot removal equipment
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2010/SR9 2010/SR6 2012/SR4 2012/SR8 2013/SR8 2014/SR01 2014/SR9 2014/SR12 2016/SR03 2016/SR10
2016/SR06 2017/SR07

Q4. Under Continuous Survey of Machinery, the main bearing of a large slow speed engine is due for survey.
A. Explain the procedure involved in the inspection of a main 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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Q6. A. With the aid of a simple sketch, explain the trouble spots in a basic air-conditioning unit.

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B. With reference to your sketch, explain the following: - i. How the problem of increase in humidity on cooled air is overcome;
ii. How discomfort caused by the excessive drying effect of heated air is overcome.
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2017/SR06 2017/SR07

Q7. Accidents regularly occur due to premature or accidental release of Co2 into machinery spaces W.R.T. this enumerate the
procedure or arrangement that you as 2nd engineer would adopt W.R.T the following
A. Contractors working on Co 2 system; B. Understanding between bridge and engine room in the event of a machinery space
fire; C. Familiarizing staff with the system; D. What checks and test would you carry out before putting system in operation?

Q8. A. With reference to the insulation testing of marine electrical plant: - I. State the reasons for insulation testing; II. State
the precautions to be observed when testing intrinsically safe equipment.
B. Describe the overhaul of d.c. motor which has been subjected to excessively damp condition or flooding with seawater
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2012/SR11 2014/SR02 2014/SR03 2014/SR12 2015/SR03 2015/SR7 2015/SR08 2016/SR02 2016/SR03 2016/SR10
2016/SR12 2017/SR07

Q8: Write short note on the followings A. Metal locking; B.TIG and MIG welding; C. Erasing; D. Soldering
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