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NEW SECTION 1
b) 50.14
c) 3.5kw
d)none of the above
c) drain test
d)all of above
7) PH=6 is a)Acidic
b)Near to
neutral
c)Neutral
d)Alkaline
b)fuel timing
c)exhaust temp
d)exhaust pressure
9) fan characteristic….
a)static pressure vertical
d)completely prohibited
b)hydroxides n bi carbonates
b)tip angle
d)All above
14) Empty tank how to use
SCBA a)LEL%
b)21%
c)Benzene, 0.01%
less d)All above
b)Gate valve
c) SDNR
d)butterfly
16) Cylinder…chrome
plate a)pearlite CI
b)chrome plated
c)satellite
c)water in fuel
b)aeration-settling-chlorination-overboard
c)settling-chlorination-aeration-overboard
d)chlorination-aeration-settling-overboard
22) rudder stock is moved 230mm and above then in steering gear
a)one pump is used
b)autopilot is used
c)both pumps are used
d)none of the above
b)Distortion
c)Lack of penetration
d)Arc slag/blow
24)At which of the dew point temperature, air will have least moisture content
o
a) –10 C
o
b) –20 C
o
c) +30 C
o
d) –40 C
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25)For sub zero applications the secondary coolant normally used is:
a) Chilled water
b) Brine
c) Lithium Bromide
d)Ammonia
a)Co generation
b)Extraction
c)both a n b
d)neither a nor b
27) Boiler turn down ratio for y jet type oil burner(answer from Flanagan
book) a)10:1
b)20:1
c)5:1
d)2:1
b)20 bar
c)205bar
29) The discharge head of a centrifugal pump will vary directly with the
A) Change in impeller diameter
B) Square of the impeller diameter
C)Cube of the impeller diameter
30) Pump power is directly proportional to the …………of pump impeller diameters
A) No change
B) Square
C)Cube
B) Cementite
C)Ferrite
A) Wheel house
B) Engine room
C)Cargo control room
D)All of the above
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NEW SECTION 2
a) Flow double
b) Flow 4 times
a) Ca , p , mg
b) Ca , p , mg , zn
c) Ca , p , zn
a) TIG
b) MIG
c) Explosion welding
a) DMA
b) DMX
c) RMA
d) RMX
5) Which compressor flow changes with pressure
a) Reciprocating
b) Lobe
c) Centrifugal
d) Screw
a) By gravity
c) viscometer
7) Hydraulic oil when hot thin, when cold thick as viscosity index
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
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a) Isotropic
b) Isentropic
c) Allotrope
d) None of above
9) According to ISO 8217 2010 sample taken used L.O is mixed should have
a) Zn>15 , p>15
b) Zn>15 , p<15
c) Zn<15 , p>15
d) Zn<15 , p<15
a) Cynaniding
b) Nitriding
c) Carbising
d) Induction hardening
a) Fail safe
c) To dampen vibration
a) Phosphate
b) Hydroxide
c) Sulphate
a) Brass
b) Copper
c) Steel
d) Graphite
a) Rubber
b) Stainless steel
c) copper
d) brass
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a) Impact test
b) Ultra test
c) Charpy test
d) UTM test
a) Bypass v/v
b) Directional v/v
c) Relief v/v
a) High discharge
b) High pr.
c) Easy to overhaul
21) During turning the ship , torque on the rudder while moving forward is compared to moving
stern will be
a) More
b) Less
c) Same
22) Annealing
a) Softer
b) Smoother
c) Harder
d) Tougher
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
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a) Clearance
c) Power
28) The ______ limit set by CCAI set by ISO 8217:2010 for a fuel of a RMG and RMK grade ______
a) Lower , 850
b) Upper , 870
c) Lower , 870
d) Upper , 850
d) Either A or B
30) When steering power fails. Emergency Steering come into action in how many seconds
a) 30 sec
b) 45 sec
c) 60 sec
d) None.
a) Graphite
b) Steel
c) Copper
d) Brass
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a) Lithium bromide
b) Bromide
c) Lithium
d) Silicon
a) Increase
b) Decrease
d) …
a) Fire detect
d) Injury
36) P-alkalinity
b) Bicarbonates
c) Hydroxide
a) Crankcase
b) Fuel injection
c) Governor
38) More than 230mm and above rudder stock dia condition
39) Drain at lowest point at the fire deck main line why?
a) To remove salt
b) Cold protection
c) For sampling
40) In double pr. Boiler primary drum pr. More _________ secondary drum pr.
a) Less
b) Higher sure
c) Same
d) Twice
42) As per SOLAS regulation LNG/LPG carrier waste gas can burn in boiler
a) LPG
b) LNG
c) Ethane
d) Butane
c) To drain air
a) Thomson effect
b) Joules effect
46) Under water welding effect, pr. Head of water and breaking of water prevented by
47) If you want to get waste discharge pipe what should be the diameter
a) 100mm
b) 150mm
c) 200mm
d) 250mm
a) Graphite
b) Brass
c) Steel
a) Icing of TEV
c) Sludge formation
a) Bursting disc
c) Fusible plug
a) Roaring sound
e) …
c) Diverging of valves
a) ¾” outer diameter
b) Efficiency decreases
c) Power increases
a) Annealing
b) Normalising
c) tempering
d) Hardening
d) Take no action
a) Density increases
b) Viscosity decreases
c) Temp. increases
a) Single pump
b) Double pump
c) 50% capacity
a) Blowdown v/v
b) Salinity v/v
c) Sampling v/v
a) Sodium phosphate
b) dissolved oxygen
c) GC
d) Sodium hydroxide
a) Thermal expansion
b) Water hammering
c) Warming up
a) Single stage
b) Double entry
c) Volute casing
a) Viscosity
b) Density
c) Flash point
d) CCAI
a) Outlet damper
b) Inlet damper
c) Guiding vane
b) Spaded rudder
d) …
a) Radial
b) Axial
c) Tangential
d) Impulse
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a) Reserve alkaline
b) Dispersant
c) Anti oxidant
d) detergent
a) Dry cloth
c) Safety shoes
a) SDNR
b) Globe
c) Butterfly
74) Constant speed prime mover than which of the following cannot be used as variable delivery pump
c) Gear type
b) LP
c) Low temp
a) Deck seal
b) PV v/v
c) Air vent
77) In which of the following condition the compressor do minimum least work if the temp of condenser
will be
o
a) 31 C
o
b) 23 C
o
c) 27 C
o
d) 29 C
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a) run continuously
79) Insert one pipe into another by expansion of pipe of same diameter
a) Swagging
b) Staggering
c) Swelling
a) Radial
b) Propeller
c) Enclosed
d) Open impeller
a) Heavy vibration
b) Pipe bursted
c) Both a & b
a) Lack of penetration
b) Arc blow
c) overlap
a) Dirty electrode
b) High solidification
c) Moisture in environment
b) Saves impeller
c) Saves casing
d) Both b and c
a) Wire drawing
b) Air draw
b) strobe coupling
d) directly welded
89) If in purifier fluid density increases then gravity disc should change?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Never
d) Partially
a) Mercury
b) Indium
c) Copper
d) zinc
a) Coupling
b) Elbow
c) Nipple
d) Bent
a) Economical
b) Corrosion avoiding
OLD SECTION 1
1. Which of the following types of coatings used in tanks of a chemical carrier provides
a comprehensive protection against most solvents?
A. Epoxy coatings
B. Polyurethane coatings
C. Zinc silicate
D. Phenolic resins
2. Which of the following types of steam traps uses the pressure energy of the steam to close the outlet ?
A. Thermostatic trap
B. Thermodynamic trap
C. Mechanical trap
D. Vacuum trap
3. Steam stop valve is eased of its seat during boiler start up from cold
A. To allow thermal expansion of parts
B. To allow steam flow during start up
C. To prevent water hammer
D. All of the above
4. A record of the types and strengths of steels used on a MODU must be included in the
A. General plans
B. Builder's documentation
C. Certificate of Inspection
D. Construction portfolio
5. The term referring to the number of teeth per inch on a hacksaw blade is known as the
A. Set
B. rake
C. pitch
D. thread gauge
9. High pressure cut out of a refrigerant system can activate due to which of the following faults?
A. Improper cooling due to a dirty condenser
B. Overcharge
C. Air in the system
D. All of the above
10. The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in elevation between the
A. centerline of the pump and the level of the liquid in the suction well when the source of
liquid is below the pump
B. centerline of the pump and the suction liquid level when the source of liquid is above
the pump.
11. (MCQ) A high pressure differential in a main engine fuel oilfilter onboard can be best reduced by
A. Back flushing the filter manually
B. Stopping the main engine to change the filter element
C. Changing over to stand by filter if provided
D. None of the above
12. Which of the following is the material used for manufacturing tube plates of a shell and tube type
heat exchanger?
A. Cupro-nickel
B. Aluminum Brass
C. Admiralty Brass
D. Gunmetal
15. In case of failure of the control system of a centrifuge, the correct sequence for manually
desludging a purifier would be-
A.Stop feed-give sealing water-close sealing water –shut operating water-open and
close desludging water quickly
B. Stop feed- shut operating water-open and close desludging water quickly
C. Shut operating water-stop feed- open sealing water for a short time then close-open and close
desludging water quickly
D. Shut operating water- stop feed- open and close desludging water quickly
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16. MCQ -To prevent electric shock during electric arc welding
A.Wear dry clothes
B.Wear insulated shoes
B.Starving of fire
C.Cooling of fire
D.Smothering of fire
18. (MCQ) A diffuser is provided at the end of a mechanical atomizer in boiler onboard
A. To prevent blow back of the flame
B. To mix the air and fuel properly
C. To prevent blow out of the flame
20. High pressure cut out of a refrigerant system can activate due to which of the following faults?
A. Improper cooling due to a dirty condenser
B. Overcharge
C. Air in the system
OLD SECTION 2
1. The pressure produced within the oil wedge of a rotating journal is ____________.
a) the same as the pressure in the lubricating system
b) less than the pressure in the lubricating system
c) greater than the pressure in the lubricating system
d) highest at the oil groove location
2. Which of the main shaft segments listed below, that are connected with the main engine, are coupled to the
tail shaft flange?
a) Thrust shaft
b) Stern-tube shaft
c) Intermediate shaft
d) Crank shaft
4. The ambient heat in an engine room which is identified by only a change in temperature is known as
a) sensible heat
b) latent heat
c) total heat
d) residual heat
5. The usual number of single-acting pistons used in a variable stroke axial-piston pump used for steering gears
a) 3 or 5
b) 5 or 7
c) 7 or 9
d) 9 or 11
7. An axial piston pump differs from a radial piston pump, as the pistons of an axial piston pump are
positioned _________.
8. In reference to air conditioning, when air attains the maximum amount of moisture it can hold at a specific
temperature, it is said to be _____________.
a) superheated
b) saturated
c) condensed
d) convected
9. Positive displacement, helical gear pumps are well suited for pumping oil because _____________.
a) stuffing boxes eliminate the leakage problems usually associated with other gear pumps
b) it is not necessary to closely maintain design clearances this pump
c) they are essentially self-priming and produce a high suction lift
d) these pumps are designed with extreme tooth angles
10. The conical steel or composition cone installed on a propeller, known as a fairwater cone, provides which of
the following benefits?
a) Reduce turbulence
b) Help with lubrication
c) Protect against electrolytic corrosion
d) All of the above
e)
11. It is desirable for an auxiliary boiler safety valve to pop open and reseat quickly to __________.
a) give warning that excessive boiler pressure has been reached
b) prevent wire drawing of the disc and seat
c) prevent valve pounding
d) provide sufficient blowdown
10. The purpose of the programmed purge cycle on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler is to
_______________.
a) cool the furnace to prevent pre-ignition
b) remove explosive vapors from the furnace
c) evaporate accumulated unburned fuel oil
d) provide sufficient air in the furnace to allow ignition of the fuel
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b) when the main condenser becomes fouled, in order to provide additional cooling water
circulation
14. The by-products of oxidation, as a result of water contamination of hydraulic oil, are generally
____________.
15. Which of the following describes the purpose of a striker or doubler plate?
16. Which of the following statements represents the proper relative direction of flow through a globe valve?
a) Direction of flow through the valve is unimportant.
b) Direction of flow through the valve depends upon the type of seat design used in the
valve.
c) Direction of flow should be from below the seat.
d) Direction of flow should be from above the seat.
17. A portion of the cargo of an LNG carrier boils off during each voyage. How is the cargo boil off normally
handled?
e) Burnt off in a controlled manner through a chimney smoke stack from within the
funnel.
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18. In Vessel construction, beam brackets are triangular plates joining the deck beam to a _________________.
a) bulkhead
b) frame
c) stanchion
d) deck longitudinal
19. The cylinders and intercoolers of most low pressure air compressors are cooled by _____________.
a) water
b) oil
c) air
d) CO2
20. A one ton air conditioning system has which of the listed operating characteristics?
21. Which of the materials listed is used as the dynamic seal material on mechanical seals installed on most
centrifugal pumps used in water service?
a. Copper.
b. Copper and carbon.
c. Carbon.
d. Bronze.
22. When using a handheld hacksaw, you should apply pressure only on the forward stroke ____________.
23. An important consideration in selecting a lubricating oil for use in a refrigeration compressor is for the oil to
____________.
24. If the intercooler relief valve lifts while an air compressor is operating under load, you should check for
___________________.
26. Tapping threads into a blind hole should be finished by using a ____________.
a) short tap
b) taper tap
c) plug tap
d) bottoming tap
27. Distilled water from an evaporator may be discharged into a potable water tank _____________.
a) through a detachable hose connection
b) after passing through an activated charcoal filter
c) after chemical analysis shows it is fit for consumption
d) through a solenoid operated three-way valve
28. The factors that determine the service life of packing in a pump will include which of the following
conditions?
a) type of pump
29. Personnel working with refrigeration systems, and subject to the exposure of refgerants should wear
_______________.
a) face shield
b) a respirator
c) rubber gloves
d) an all purpose gas mask
30. The ability of a metal to be hammered, or rolled out is called its ___________.
a) ductibility
b) elasticity
c) malleability
d) fusibility
31. One characteristic of a lubricating oil adversely affecting the results of centrifuging is ____________.
a) high TBN value
b) low oil floc point
c) low oil demulsibility
d) low oil neutralization number
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32. Which of the devices listed prevents water from entering a ship's hull via the propulsion shaft?
a) Stern tube packing or mechanical shaft seal
b) Deflector ring and drain
c) Spring bearings
d) Oiler rings
33. With reference to a vessel's structural integrity, the most significant characteristic of a cryogenic liquid is its
______________.
34. The heat required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid while at its freezing temperature, is known
as the latent heat of _____________.
a) fusion
b) vaporization
c) condensation
d) sublimation
35. Which of the following problems occurring in a hydraulic system can be caused by the use of an oil having a
viscosity lower than specified?
a) Seal deterioration
b) Fast response and hunting
c) Increased power consumption
d) Oil film breakdown
36. The only means of removing the latent heat of condensation from a refrigerant in the normal refrigeration
cycle is by ________.
c) passing the gaseous refrigerant through the heat interchanger on the suction side of
the compressor
37. Which of the following statements represents the main difference between a stuffing box gland and a
mechanical seal for sealing the shaft of a centrifugal pump?
a) Packed stuffing box glands are subject to wear, but mechanical seals are not.
b) Packed stuffing box glands must be cooled by the liquid being pumped, but mechanical
seals do not require cooling.
c) If packing fails, the pump can be kept running temporarily by tightening the gland, but if
a mechanical seal fails it must be totally renewed to stop the leakage.
d) The sealing surface of a mechanical seal is parallel to the shaft, but the sealing surface of
a packed gland is perpendicular to the shaft.
38. In a shell-and-tube type hydraulic fluid cooler, the amount of heat transferred from the hydraulic fluid to
the cooling water depends upon ________________.
39. The presence of scale and dirt on the saltwater side of a lube oil cooler is usually indicated by ___________.
a) clogged lube oil strainers
b) seawater leaking into the lube oil system
c) decreasing lube oil pressure
d) gradually increasing lube oil temperature
40. The charging of a refrigerating system should be carried out by adding _____________.
a) refrigerant vapor to the receiver only
b) liquid refrigerant to the low side only
c) liquid refrigerant to the high side only
d) liquid refrigerant to the high or low sidel
41. A leaking suction valve in the second stage of a two stage, high pressure, air compressor can cause
excessively high ________________.
a) second stage discharge pressure
b) first stage discharge pressure
c) pressure in the aftercooler
d) compressor final discharge temperature
42. Fabric type packing, such as flax or hemp, is best suited for _____________.
a) low temperature use
b) high temperature use
c) use where alignment is critical
d) packing valves with badly grooved stems
43. Which of the listed problems is occurring if a coil type high pressure evaporator constantly requires an
increase in the coil steam pressure in order to maintain capacity?
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44. Latent heat can be defined as the heat which must be added to a substance in order to change it from a
_____________.
a) solid to liquid
b) liquid to vapor
c) solid to vapor
d) all of the above
46. Tapping threads into a blind hole should be finished by using a ____________.
a) short tap
b) taper tap
c) plug tap
d) bottoming tap
47. Distilled water from an evaporator may be discharged into a potable water tank _____________.
a) through a detachable hose connection
b) after passing through an activated charcoal filter
c) after chemical analysis shows it is fit for consumption
d) through a solenoid operated three-way valve
48. The factors that determine the service life of packing in a pump will include which of the following
conditions?
a) type of pump
49. Personnel working with refrigeration systems, and subject to the exposure of refgerants should wear
_______________.
a) face shield
b) a respirator
c) rubber gloves
d) an all purpose gas mask
50. The ability of a metal to be hammered, or rolled out is called its ___________.
a) ductibility
b) elasticity
c) malleability
d) fusibility
51. The terms rough, coarse, bastard, second cut, smooth, and dead smooth refer to the ________.
a) shape of the file
b) coarseness of the file teeth
c) size of the file
d) cuts of the file
53. Restrictions occuring in the small orifices of pneumatic control system components can be caused by
_____________.
54. The principal purpose of sub cooling liquid refrigerant prior to its entering the expansion valve is to
_____________.
d) minimize the temperature drop of the liquid as it passes through the solenoid valve to
the outlet side
55. If a bilge pump is able to develop vacuum, but is unable to sufficiently pump out the bilges, you would
check for ________.
56. A first stage un loader installed in a low pressure air compressor is unable to completely retract. This will
result in _________________.
57. The heat removed from the refrigerant in the condenser of a refrigeration plant is the _____________.
58. Excessive leakage and premature failure of valve packing is a result of ____________.
a) opening a valve too quickly
b) jamming a valve in the closed position
c) low pressure fluid flow through the pipeline
d) a scored valve stem
59. Water leaking from a pump packing gland is kept away from the bearing housing by the use of
______________.
a) shaft sleeves
b) lantern rings
c) water defectors
d) water seals
60. The amount of fuel oil atomized by a return flow oil burner is directly controlled by the ____________.
62. The pressure produced within the oil wedge of a rotating journal is ____________.
a) the same as the pressure in the lubricating system
b) less than the pressure in the lubricating system
c) greater than the pressure in the lubricating system
d) highest at the oil groove location
63. Which of the main shaft segments listed below, that are connected with the main engine, are coupled to the
tail shaft flange?
a) Thrust shaft
b) Stern-tube shaft
c) Intermediate shaft
d) Crank shaft
65. The ambient heat in an engine room which is identified by only a change in temperature is known as
____________.
a) sensible heat
b) latent heat
c) total heat
d) residual heat
e)
66. The usual number of single-acting pistons used in a variable stroke axial-piston pump used for steering gears
is _____________.
a) 3 or 5
b) 5 or 7
c) 7 or 9
d) 9 or 11
68. Heavy soot accumulations in an auxiliary boiler could be caused by _____________.
69. If a radial piston hydraulic pump fails to deliver rated fluid volume, the cause can be _______________.
a) contaminated fluid
b) pitted thrust rings
c) worn pintle bearings
d) obstructed suctions passage
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71. A generator has been exposed to water and is being checked for its safe operation. Therefore, it is
necessary to _______________.
72. If the pointer fails to return to zero when a megger is disconnected, the_____________.
a) pointer is stuck
b) hair springs are burned out
c) megger is out of calibration
d) megger is operating normally
73. The amount of fuel oil atomized by a return flow oil burner is directly controlled by the ____________.
74. When replacing ball bearings on an electric motor shaft, you should _____________.
a) tap the outer race with a mallet
b) apply even pressure to the outer race
c) apply even force to the inner race
d) apply pressure evenly to both the inner and outer races
75. The zipper of an immersion suit should be lubricated with _____________.
a) paraffin
b) oil
c) graphite
d) vegetable oil
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76.An insulation resistance test is performed on a particular piece of electric equipment. In addition to the
resistance reading, what information listed below should be entered in the electrical log?
77. When removing the cap from a sounding tube on a MODU, the sound of air escaping indicates
_______________.
78. A solid stream of water might be useful in fighting a burning oil fire on deck when it is used
____________.
79.The burner assembly on an automatically fired auxiliary boiler fitted with variable capacity, pressure
OLD SECTION 3
1.In case of failure of the control system of a centrifuge,the correct sequence for manually desludging a
purifier would be-
A.Stop feed-give sealing water-close sealing water -shut operating water-open and close desludging water
quickly
B.Stop feed- shut operating water-open and close desludging water quickly
C.Shut operating water-stop feed- open sealing water for a short time then close-open and close
desludging water quickly
D.Shut operating water- stop feed- open and close desludging water quickly
D.A and B
3.Liquid ring primer used for priming main and emergency fire pumps onboard
A.Is to be filled with water in the water tank to maintain water level
4.Enlarging one tube end so the end of another tube of the same size will fit inside is termed
A.Belling
B.Stretching
C.Flaring
D.Swaging
B.At the refrigerant exit end of evaporators of chambers with higher temperature settings
C.At the refrigerant exit end of evaporators of chambers with lower temperature settings
7.Inert Gas System on board tankers is used during which of the following operations-
8.In case of failure of control air supply ,some valves continue locked in the position they were at the time
of failure . They are said to be-
A.Fail-safe
B.Fail –proof
C.Fail-set
D.Fail –blocked
9.A high pressure differential in a main engine fuel oil filter onboard can be best reduced by
10.Which of the following statements is false about corrosion due to Galvanic action?
A.Metals close to the anodic end of galvanic series corrode in preference to the ones close to the
cathodic end.
B.When any single metal exists in a system ,it can not corrode due to Galvanic action.
A.Watering of fire
B.Starving of fire
C.Cooling of fire
D.Smothering of fire
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A.distance of the suction liquid level above the center line of the pump
B.distance the suction liquid level is below the center line of the pump
D.amount in inches of mercury the total suction head is below atmospheric pressure
14.A major controlling factor in the location of the condensate return piping from a heating system is/are
16.Water leaking from a pump packing gland is kept away from the bearing housing by the use of
A.shaft sleeves
B.lantern rings
C.water flingers
D.water seals
18.If the superheat value of a thermostatic expansion valve is set too low________
19.Which combination of the main shaft segments listed below, that are located furthest from the main
engine, are connected by the inboard stern tube shaft coupling?
20.The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in elevation between the
A.centerline of the pump and the level of the liquid in the suction well when the source of liquid is
below the pump
B.centerline of the pump and the suction liquid level when the source of liquid is above the pump
B.If navigation circumstances permit, after consulting chief engineer he should tell bridge to stop
engine ,investigate the fault ,rectify it in consultation with senior engineers and then prepare for
restarting the engine
C.He should raise engineer's alarm and wait for all engineers to reach the engine room
D.He need not take any action and wait for the alarm to resolve on its own and then cancel the slow down
B.Ensure over speed trip override switch set up to rough sea setting
23.Subsequent to a oil spill in Engine Room and ingress of oil in the bilge wells ,the best course of action is to
B.Transfer the oily mixture and let it settle in the bilge holding tank/bilge separator tank
C.Transfer the oily mixture using a portable pneumatic pump to a waste oil tank and then
physically demuck and clean the bilge wells using environment friendly cleaner
D.Dilute the bilge wells by flooding with water and then use the general service pump to pump out the
bilges
24.Amount of distilled water produced in fresh water generator onboard decreases with
25.In a D- type water tube boiler with a secondary steam drum and super- heater, the steam is heated above
the boiling point of water in the __________________
B.Risers
C.Super- heater
B. Increase main engine speed to blow away the soot particles on fire
27. A high pressure differential in a main engine fuel oil filter onboard can be best reduced by
C. Overheating of boiler tubes due to lack of heat transfer from tubes due to scale
D. None of the
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a. Two
b. Three
d. None of above
b)superheater c)primary
steam drum d)secondary
steam drum
A. The rotary vane type steering gear generally operates at higher oil pressures than the ram type .
B. The ram type steering gear generally operates at higher oil pressures than the rotary vane type .
C. Both ram type and rotary vane type steering gears generally operate at similar oil pressures
5. How is the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the feed water of an auxiliary boiler maintained
at acceptable limits?
6. Prior to lighting off a cold automatically fired auxiliary boiler, you should
A. Fitting a de-super heater between 1st & 2nd passes of super heater
8. If the combustion control system of an automatically fired auxiliary boiler fails to sustain burner
ignition after a normal shutdown, you should check for a/an
10. It is a known fact that centrifugal pumps require priming for pumping liquids , as they cannot handle air and will
lose suction due to air entry . But on the other hand T/Cs use centrifugal compressors for supercharging
. Which of the following do you think makes a centrifugal compressors to pump air and behave
differently than the centrifugal pumps?
C. High speed of rotation , very fine internal clearences and large impeller diameters
12. If the boiler tubes are scaled on the water side then :-
A. Heat conduction through the tubes will be very high leading to rapid evaporation
D. The natural circulation of water within the boiler will be more efficient
13. .Any steering gear system alarm can only be successfully acknowledged from ____________________
A. The bridge
A. tachometer
B. torsion meter
C. dynamometer
D. pony brake.
1)un evaporated feed water collects in the bottom of the flash chamber
4) response to steam demand is slower than in a fire tube boiler Top of Form
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2) pilot on-board
3) navigational problem
17. What would be the indications and the effects of a compressor running under the following conditions
(B) Running with an air filter element different from that required by the original manufacturer's specifications
18. A reciprocating air compressor as an example is running roughly and vibrating excessively, possibly
indicating that the foundation bolts are loose. How would each of the following conditions be indicated
in specific cases where the……..
20. In a D- type water tube boiler with a secondary steam drum and super- heater, the steam is heated
above the boiling point of water in the __________________
C. Super- heater
22. .How is the water circulated between water and steam drums in a water tube D- type boiler?
23. As per regulations, the velocity capacity of a steering gear system should be such so as to be able to turn
the rudder__________________________
A. 35 degrees one side to 35 degrees on the other side, in 28 seconds at maximum service speed
B. 35 degrees one side to 30 degrees on the other side in 28 seconds at maximum service speed
C. 35 degrees one side to 35 degrees on the other side, in 28 seconds at normal service speed
D. 35 degrees one side to 30 degrees on the other side, in 28 seconds at normal service speed
24. .Better freeing arrangements on tanker decks inform of open rails for 50% of length are provided:
C. Both A and B
A. Copper tubes
A. steam flow
B. steam pr
C. both
D. None
28. Engaging the turning gear and turning the engine until working temperatures are reduced
29. Water carryover from boiler onboard through the steam causes
31. Salinity of distilled water produced from fresh water generator onboard depends on
32. Prior to major overhaul of main engine onboard, the engine room crane is tested by
A. Reduce temperature of supercharged air in order to condense and remove maximum possible
moisture from the air prior entry to the engine
B. Reduce the temperature of the supercharged air in order to increase the density & also to cool down below
dew point to remove moisture from air prior entry to the engine
C. Cool supercharged air to increase its density such that the dew point is not reached to avoid entry
of moisture into the engine
D. Cool supercharged air to increase it???s density and also to keep the peak temperature and exhaust
gas temperature within limits
34. .A closed freshwater cooling system is commonly used with marine diesel engines because the –
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a. Sodium stearate
b. Sodium bicarbonate
d. Magnesium bicarbonate
A. 0.04% Nickel
B. 0.04% Cobalt
C. 0.04%Arsenic (ans)
D. 0.04%Tungsten
3. A record of the types and strengths of steels used on a MODU must be included in
the A. General plans
B. Builder's documentation C.
Certificate of Inspection D.
Construction portfolio (ans)
A simultaneous rise in stern tube forward seal tank and drop in level of header
tank indicates_________________
A. Aft seal ring of forward seal assembly damaged or sealing disturbed by foreign object
(ans) B. Forward seal ring of forward seal assembly damaged or sealing disturbed by foreign
object. C. Either of the above
D. None of the above
5. Which of the following is the material used for manufacturing tube plates of a
shell and tube type heat exchanger?
A. Cupro-nickel
B. Aluminum Brass
C. Admiralty Brass
(ans) D. Gunmetal
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6. Plate type heat exchangers are preferred over shell and tube type ones because
____________
C. Turbulent flow and more margin for increased fluid velocity ensures less
deposits and hence longer time interval between cleanings.
D. All of the above (ans)
B. Stop feed- shut operating water-open and close desludging water quickly
C. Shut operating water-stop feed- open sealing water for a short time then
close-open and close desludging water quickly
D. Shut operating water- stop feed- open and close desludging water quickly
__________
B. Catalytic fines lead to abrasive wear in liners , pistonrings and fuel injection equipment
(ans)
9. The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the operating engineer because it
B. indicates the quantity of energy released by burning a unit amount of the fuel
Enlarging one tube end so the end of another tube of the same
size will fit inside is termed
A.Belling
B.Stretching
C.Flaring
D.Swaging (ans)
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12. Which combination of the main shaft segments listed below, that are
located furthest from the main engine, are connected by the inboard
stern tube shaft coupling?
C. He should raise engineer's alarm and wait for all engineers to reach the engine room
D. He need not take any action and wait for the alarm to resolve on its own
and then cancel the slow down
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14. To prevent main engine stoppage during periods of bad weather
B. Ensure over speed trip override switch set up to rough sea setting