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JANUARY 2017
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Instructions
1. Question No.1 is compulsory and score of minimum 50% marks is essential in the same.
2. Answer any SIX questions.
3. All questions carry equal marks.
4. Neatness in handwriting and clarity in expression carries weightage
5. Illustration of an answer with clear sketches ? diagrams carries weightage
6. All unused pages of answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page.

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Q1. A. Describe the procedure to be adopted for the inspection of a safety valve fitted to an exhaust gas boiler stating, with reasons, which parts
should receive particularly close attention.
B. Describe the procedure for the setting of safety valves of exhaust gas operated auxiliary boilers;
C. Explain the action a Chief Engineer should take after the setting of safety valves as in (B)
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Q2. With reference to the carriage and pumping of liquefied gas cargo: A. Sketch a suitable pumping system labeling the component parts; State; B.
Why submerged hydraulically driven pumps are not used; C. How overheating of pump drive shaft bearings is avoided; D. How tank is rendered safe
both in loaded & unloaded condition. E Why at the end of discharge about 2% of liquid cargo is left in the tank. F. State, how the risk of fire and
explosion in cargo tanks is obviated both in the loaded and discharged condition.
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Q3. With reference to electro-hydraulic steering gears: A. Explain in terms of control parlance, the function of the Hunting gear; B. Explain the
consequences if the standby pumping unit is motored; C. State TWO methods employed to prevent the standby hydraulic pump being motored by
the operating unit.
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Q4. A. Explain the necessity of intercoolers on a multi-stage compressor. What attention is required to keep them safe and in good working order?
B. Sketch and describe an intercooler suitable for a 2400kpa compressor and state materials used.
C. What attention is needed before opening up for inspection? What faults are likely to develop in an air compressor and how are they remedied.
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Q8. With reference to electro-hydraulic steering gears: A. Explain in terms of control parlance, the function of the Hunting gear; B. Explain the
consequences if the standby pumping unit is motored; C. State TWO methods employed to prevent the standby hydraulic pump being motored by
the operating unit
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Q6. With reference to multi-tubular heat exchangers explain:

(A) How and where impingement attack is likely to occur in the tubes
(B) Why it desirable is that coolant flow rate should not exceed that required to maintain correct fluid temperature
I . Ample well-shaped water boxes and smooth tube inlets are desirable
(D) Partial obstruction of tube bore is a common cause of tube failure
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Q1. With respect to refrigeration gases used on-board vessels, answer the following
A. Explain ozone depleting potential of conventional refrigerant gases

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B. Name the alternate refrigerant gases available and being used onboard.
C. Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigerant gases from the plant is minimized during normal operation and during
maintenance activities.
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Q8. Compare and contrast the destructive testing done on engineering materials with non-destructive testing done on engineering components.
Briefly describe one destructive test to illustrate the answer
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Q9. With regard to care of lubricating oils on board answer the following
A. What is microbial degradation of lubricating oil and how is it prevented?
B. What methods are employed to ensure correct sampling for shore based testing?
C) If shore based testing results show abnormal value of water content and TBN for crank case lube oil of a slow speed main engine, what will be
interpretation and subsequent action?
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