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DECEMBER 2016
MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Instructions
1. Question No.1 is compulsory
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.

Q1. What is understood by risk on board ship? As a 2nd engineer discuss various methods for hazard identification and assessment of
risk available on board.
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Q2. Under CSM bottom end bearing of a large 2stroke slow speed engine is due for survey A. As 2nd eng explain the procedure involved
in complete inspection of a bottom end 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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Q3. A. State the circumstances owing to which it may be necessary to renew a cylinder liner; B. Explain how the liner is removed; C.
Explain how a new liner is fitted; D. State the important checks to be made after fitting.
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Q4. Describe the procedure to be under taken when upon a routing schedule for changing fuel injector on a main engine it is found that
the injector body is seized and cannot be removed using conventional means.

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Q5. Explain how EACH of the following hull defects should be dealt with;
A. A cracked weld; B. A severe indentation in way of a frame; C. Surfaces suffering from general corrosion although the extent of wastage
does not warrant plate replacement; D. A bilge head fractured at the forward end.
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Q6. A. With the aid of a simple sketch, explain the "trouble spots" in a basic air-conditioning unit.
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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Q7. 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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Q8: Write short note on the followings A. Metal locking; B.TIG and MIG welding; C. Erasing; D. Soldering
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Q9. 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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