95MEKM-4

Sr. No. 3
EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER
Function: Marine Engineering at Operational Level
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR)
M.E.O. Class IV
(Time allowed - 3hours)
India (2002)
Afternoon Paper
Total Marks 100
NB : (1)All Questions are Compulsary
(2)All Questions carry equal marks
(3)Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage
1. Write a letter to the company Technical Manager stating with reasons why the fuel
bunkered in the last port is of very poor quality.
2. Write Short notes on the following:
(a) Main air starting valves
(b) Fuel injectors
(c) Cam shafts
3. Describe any turbo-charging system based on the pulse or constant pressure systems.
4. (a) Explain why it is necessary to reduce the rolling of a vessel.
(b) Describe with the aid of a sketch, ONE method of reducing roll in a vessel.
5. Make a diagrammatic sketch of a jacket cooling water system as applied to a group of
medium speed auxiliary diesel engines. Indicate the temperatures and pressures in the
system. Describe in particular the flow of water from entry to the engine to outlet
from the engine and sketch the more important joints in the system.
6. (a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Describe THREE different patterns of tube used in exhaust gas boilers.

Give TWO reasons why a tube is condemned.
Describe how it is replaced by a spare tube.
Suggest with reasons the possible consequences of allowing an exhaust gas boiler
to run dry during full power operation of the main engine

7. With reference to air compressors state why:

(a) Clearance volume should be as small as possible,
(b) Cylinder lubrication should be minimal,
(c) Intake filters should be cleaned regularly,
(d) Suction and delivery spring loaded plate valves are use.

8. A dirty atomizer sprayer plate in the burner of an auxiliary boiler, would be indicated
by ____________.
(a) carbon on the register doors
(b) a dazzling white atomizer flame
(c) fluctuating pressure in the windbox
(d) an unevenly shaped burner flame
Briefly Justify Your Answer
9. The highest pressure in any closed diesel engine freshwater cooling system is at the
_____________.
(a) jacket water outlet
(b) expansion tank inlet
(c) heat exchanger inlet
(d) cooling water pump outlet
Briefly Justify Your Answer
10. Which of the following statements describes the function of an alarm annunciator on
an engine room alarm panel?
(a) An alarm condition causes a light and siren to come on which remain on until
the machinery is secured.
(b) A flashing light comes on, followed by an audible alarm. When an alarm
acknowledge button is depressed, the audible alarm is silenced and light stays
on.
(c) An alarm condition gives an audible and visual alarm signal, both of which
are secured when the alarm acknowledge button is depressed.
(d) An alarm condition causes a flashing light to come on, followed by an audible
alarm. When the alarm acknowledge button is depressed, the warning light is
extinguished.
Briefly Justify Your Answer
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95MEKM-4
Sr. No. 3
EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER
Function: Marine Engineering at Operational Level
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (MOTOR)
M.E.O. Class IV
(Time allowed - 3hours)
India (2002)
Afternoon Paper
Total Marks 100
NB : (1)All Questions are Compulsary
(2)All Questions carry equal marks
(3)Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage

Answers
Answer for Question No. 8

Correct Answer : d

Answer for Question No. 9

Correct Answer : d

Answer for Question No. 10

Correct Answer : b