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JANUARY 2024
SR.NO. 19124 - 1
EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

Function: Maintenance & Repair at Management Level
MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
M.E.O. CLASS II
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Total Marks - 100
(India 2024)
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. Under Continuous survey of machinery (CSM) bottom end bearing of a large slow speed engine is
due for survey.
A. As second engineer 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 re-assembly.
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Q2. With reference to Marine Diesel engines:

(a) Describe how crankshaft alignment is checked.
(b) Identify with reasons the causes of crankshaft misalignment.
(c) State how the measurements are recorded.
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Q3. With regard to the main turbine lubrication oil system:
a) (i) Describe the effects of tin oxide corrosion; (5)
(ii) Explain the actions to be taken if this occurs in a high-pressure turbine thrust bearing. (5)
b) Discuss the factors that determine the various filtration sizes: (6)
2014/SR06 2022/NOV/Q6 2023/JULY/Q1 2024/JAN/Q3
Q4. Where a waste heat boiler is subject to persistent leakage at the tube / tube plate connection, state
with reasons:
a) The possible causes of such leakage. (5)
b) The effects of this leakage. (5)
c) Methods of effecting a permanent repair. (6)
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Q5. A. As Second Engineer, outline your instructions to members of the ship’s engineering staff for
inspection of the main engine timing chain; (8)
B. The inspection in (A) has revealed that the roller chain needs replacement. Describe how this is
achieved. (8)
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Q6. a) Sketch an outboard type of oil seal suitable for oil filled stern tube indicating the principal
component. (5)
b) Explain how the seal compensated for water of the seal face maintains oil tightness. (5)
c) What is the effect of seawater contamination of stern tube oil and how contamination risk can be
reduced? (3)
d) State the physical properties required for the bearing material in oil filled stern tube. (3)
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Q7. a) As second engineer describe the procedure involved in the complete inspection of a cylinder liner
and piston assembly, indicating areas of significant interest. (5)
b) Explain with reasons, possible faults which might be found; (4)
c) Suggest how such faults might be avoided. (4)
d) How liner wear and wear rate is calculated? (3)
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Q8. With reference to main turbochargers:

a) Give a reason why binding wire is frequently fitted near the top of the blades
b) Mention one fault that occasionally develops with binding wire in services,
c) Define the cause and identification under running conditions of turbine blade damage
d) State how (c) can be largely avoided.
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Q9. What typical effects might continuous running at service speed in heavy weather have on marine
machinery? Suggest the specific attention one has to pay and the maintenance checks that have to be
carried out on the following after continued operation under heavy weather conditions:
a) intermediate shafting (3)
b) tail Shafting (3)
c) shafting coupling bolts (3)
d) engine supports (3)
e) thrust pads (4)
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