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AUGUST 2023
SR.NO.MEP-2308

EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

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. State answering from the backside of the front cover page.
6. Blank pages if any, to be struck by (X) at the end of each question.

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Q1. Describe the procedure to be undertaken when, upon a routine schedule for changing Exhaust Valve
on a main engine, it is found that the Exhaust valve body is seized inside the cylinder head and cannot
be removed by conventional means and also the internal threads in the exhaust valve body connecting
to the exhaust bellows are damaged. (16)
2018/SR08 2023/AUG/Q1

Q2. It is found that the tie rods are persistently becoming slack:
A. State, with reasons, the possible causes; (6)
B. State, with reasons, the likely effects on the engine if it is allowed to operate with slack tie rods; (5)
C. Explain how this problem can be minimized? (5)
2015/SR04 2016/SR07 2023/AUG/Q2

Q3. A. Briefly explain the term fatigue and explain how fatigue failure occur; (4)
B. State the difference between high stress / low cycle and low stress / high cycle fatigue giving an
example of each; (4)
C. State how defect in metal can influence the expected safe life of a component; (4)
D. State how fuel injection timing and cylinder power balance can influence the possibility of fatigue
cracks developing in the bedplate. (4)

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2015/SR10 2016/SR08 2017/SR02 2018/SR02 2021/JAN/Q9 2022/AUG/06 2023/AUG/Q3

Q4. With reference to air receivers and bottles explain with reasons:
A. Why regular systematic internal inspection is advisable? (4)
B. Which internal areas of large receivers should receive particularly close examination? (4)
C. How bottles are inspected internally and what parts should be closely examined? (4)
D. How the condition of a bottle or receiver that cannot be inspected internally is checked? (4)
2009/SR6 2008/SR12 2008/SR8 2007/SR4 2007/SR2 2011/SR4 2010/SR4
2010/SR3 2010/SR1 2001/SR7 2009/SR1 2011/SR7 2011/SR11 2012/SR4
2012/SR6 2013/SR2 2013/SR3 2013/SR09 2012/SR6 2013/SR2 2013/SR3
2013/SR09 2014/SR4 2014/SR07 2014/SR08 2014/SR10 2015/SR02 2015/SR11
2016/SR08 2017/SR02 2017/SR06 2017/SR11 2018/OCT 2023/JAN/Q7 2023/AUG/Q4

Q5. List the maintenance routines you plan to carry out on the deck hydraulic cranes, winches and
mooring machineries before arrival port after a long voyage, considering the fact that cargo operation
is solely dependent on the proper Functioning of the crane and winches. (16)
2019/APR 2019/JULY 2019/SEP 2019/NOV 2023/AUG/Q5

Q6. Describe, with aid of sketches, a system of turbo-charging a two-stroke cycle main engine. State
the routine attention, which should be given to the turbo-charger. (16)
2018/SR08 2018/SR11 2023/AUG/Q6

Q7. A). Describe the procedure for overhauling a boiler safety valve and explain using sketches where
necessary, those parts, which require close attention.
B). Describe the procedure for setting of boiler safety valves. (16)
2018/SR09 2019/JAN 2019/APR 2019/JULY 2019/SEP 2019/NOV 2021/APR/Q5
2023/AUG/Q7

Q8. 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; (6)
B. State the consequences of operating the engine under such vibratory conditions; (5)
C. Describe the procedure you, as Second Engineer, would implement in order to investigate and rectify
the problem. (5)
2011/SR9 2012/SR4 2013/SR1 2013/SR09 2014/SR11 2015/SR04 2015/SR06
2017/SR03 2017/SR04 2017/SR07 2017/SR09 2018/SR03 2018/SR07 2018/SR11
2019/JUN 2019/DEC 2020/FEB/Q8 2021/JAN/Q8 2021/JUL/Q9 2021/DEC/Q9 2023/AUG/Q8

Q9. 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. (16)
2012/SR12 2013/SR11 2014/SR03 2015/SR02 2015/SR08 2016/SR09 2016/SR12
2017/SR10 2023/APR/Q2 2023/AUG/Q9

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