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MARCH 2024
SR.NO. 20324 - 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. With reference to diesel engine maintenance:

a) Describe the various means that are available to check the condition of a diesel engine as a guide to
when maintenance is actually needed. (8)
b) Compare the methods described in part (a) with the use of planned maintenance schemes. (8)
2024/MAR/Q1

Q2. A. Describe how an auxiliary boiler would be blown down and opened up for inspection.
B. State the Precautions which should be taken during the inspection and when boxing up the boiler
for service.
C. Which parts require particularly close attention when opened up and describe the procedure for the
setting of safety valves.
2008/SR12 2007/SR9 2007/SR2 2006/SR8 2011/SR4 2009/SR12 2009/SR1 2011/SR12
2024/MAR/Q2

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Q3. Sketch and describe a pneumatically operated control valve. Explain how the valve is operated if
the controller fails. Discuss the routine maintenance required for these valves.
2011/SR4 2007/SR3 2010/SR2 2010/SR3 2012/SR1 2012/SR2 2014/SR01
2024/MAR/Q3

Q4. A. Discuss the possible reasons for the following changes in boiler water test results, and state
what actions should be taken in each case:
1. Reduction in total dissolved solids and chemical reserves
2. Reduction in phosphate reserve, with increase in chlorides and total dissolved solids.
3. Reduction in alkalinity levels only.
B. State why the complete results of boiler tests are logged or entered into a data retrieval system
rather than a note being made of any particular result which may be outside set limits.
2009/SR8 2009/SR8 2010/SR3 2012/SR1 2012/SR2 2014/SR01 2015/SR03
2024/MAR/Q4

Q5. Sketch and describe a turbocharger bearing lubrication system. State the type of bearing employed
and explain the advantages and disadvantages of the lubricating system described.
2016/SR08 2018/OCT/Q2 2021/JUL/Q1 2022/OCT/Q8 2024/MAR/Q5

Q6. Give a reasoned opinion as to the accuracy of the following assertions:

a) Absence of oil grooves in the liner wall between the oil supply points results in increased wear of
liner and rings.
b) ‘Timed lubrication’ has little merit,
c) The most suitable position of the oil supply point is immediately below the bottom piston ring with
the piston at top dead centre.
2011/OCT/Q9 2022/OCT/Q6 2024/MAR/Q6

Q7. When ship is in dry dock, as a Second Engineer, describe inspections you would make prior to the
start of work, during the work and after completion of the work of the following:
(a) Large sea water inlet chest and valves.
(b) Forward end of ship.
(c) Propeller and stern bush.
2020/NOV/Q1 2021/OCT/Q2 2022/MAR/Q2 2024/MAR/Q7

Q8. a) With reference to a vapour compression refrigeration plant, explain why each of the following
conditions are desirable.
(i) Superheating at the compressor suction
(ii) Undercooling at the condenser outlet
(b) Describe, with the air of a pressure-enthalpy diagram, how the evaporator cooling load is affected
by the conditions stated in Q5 (a)
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2022/SEP/Q5 2024/MAR/Q8

Q9. Give reasons why each of the following conditions can result in oil being carried over with the water
discharge from lubricating oil centrifuges:
a) High throughput of mixture, (6)
b) Abnormally high temperature of mixture, (6)
c) Appreciable accumulation of solids in bowl. (4)
2024/MAR/Q9

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