EKM-Sep-2019

Q1. With respect to Air starting systems for 2 strokes diesel engines; A. Sketch and describe Main engine starting air distributor. B. List the safety devices and interlocks incorporated in main engine air starting system and state the purpose of each.


Q2. Sketch and show all parts of a two-stroke engine stuffing box. Describe the procedure of overhauling two stroke engine stuffing box, without removing piston. All safety precautions to be mentioned proper tools used for overhaul mentioned.


Q3. With reference to the main engine burning heavy fuel. Ship has been asked to use low Sulphur diesel oil, what are the problems likely to be encountered and risks involved in continuous running of main engine on such low Sulphur fuels.


Q4. While operating at Sea during rough weather conditions, fire sparks have been observed coming out from the chimney. On investigation, it has been observed that the fuel contains considerable quantity of water and sludge. As the Second engineer of the vessel. Explain: A. Immediate actions taken to rectify the problem. B. Precautions you take to avoid recurrence of this type of problem.


Q5. State the probable engine defects and rectifying action needed if the following conditions are indicated on a single unit of a large two-stroke marine diesel engine giving seven units. State any additional information which might be of help in forming on option. A. Increased exhaust temperatures. B. Reduced exhaust temperature.C. Reduction in jacket cooling water return temperature. D. Increase in jacket cooling water return temperature.


Q6. With reference to main engine turbocharger; A. Explain why cleanliness throughout the turbochargers system is critical to engine performance? B. Describe in-service cleaning procedure for gas and air sides of a turbocharger indicating safety precautions to be observed?


Q7. With respect to scavenge fires in Large two stroke Marine engines: A. State the common causes of scavenge fires. B. List the indication that a scavenge fire is in progress. C. State the immediate action to be taken in the event of a scavenge fire. D. List with reasons the checks and precautions necessary before an engine is put back in to service following a scavenge fire.


Q8. With reference to turbocharger bearings: A. Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of white metal sleeve and ball race bearings for turbocharger rotor support. B. State with reasons how axial location of the rotor is achieved. C. Explain how the bearing are kept cool in service. D. Indicate how the bearings are sealed from the atmosphere and exhaust gas.


Q9. With reference to bridge control of a large slow propulsion engine; A. How starting and reversing achieved; B. Investigate and proposal remedial action if the engine, (i) fails to turn on air; (ii) turns on air but fails to fire on fuel; (iii) fails to reverse.


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