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APRIL 2023
SR.NO.MEP-2304

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 2023)

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. A. Describe how a main engine fuel pump would be set and checked for:
(i) Timing; (ii) Quantity
B. Explain how a setting of a variable injection timing fuel pump is checked and adjusted.
C. State why it be necessary to adjust the settings of a variable injection timed fuel pump.
2023/FEB/Q1 2023/APR/Q1

Q2. 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.
2012/SR12 2013/SR11 2014/SR03 2015/SR02 2015/SR08 2016/SR09 2016/SR12
2017/SR10 2023/APR/Q2

Q3. A. As second engineer describe the procedure involved in the complete inspection of a cylinder
liner and piston assembly, indicating areas of significant interest.
B. Explain with reasons, possible faults which might be found;
C. Suggest how such faults might be avoided.
2012/SR7 2013/SR10 2015/SR06 2016/SR01 2016/SR11 2017/SR09 2018/SR07
2021/JUL/Q1 2022/JUL/Q1 2023/APR/Q3

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Q4. (a) With the aid of a simple sketch, explain the “trouble spots” in a basic air-conditioning unit and
with reference to your sketch, explain the following: -
(a). How the problem of increase in humidity of cooled air is overcome?
(b). How discomfort caused by the excessive drying effect of heated air is overcome?
2007/SR03 2012/SR01 2012/SR02 2012/SR12 2014/SR03 2014/SR12 2015/SR08
2016/SR09 2016/SR12 2017/SR06 2017/SR07 2017/SR08 2017/SR10 2018/SR08
2018/SR09 2019/JAN 2019/FEB 2019/APR 2019/JUN 2019/JULY 2019/AUG
2019/SEP 2019/OCT 2019/NOV 2019/DEC 2020/MAR/Q3 2020/NOV/Q2 2020/DEC/Q2
2021/FEB/Q9 2021/APR/Q3 2021/APR/Q4 2021/JUL/Q1 2021/AUG/Q6 2021/SEP/Q5 2021/OCT/Q7
2021/NOV/Q6 2021/DEC/Q6 2022/JAN/Q6 2022/FEB/Q3 2022/APR/Q4 2022/JUN/Q3 2023/APR/Q4

Q5. Explain in detail how you would isolate CO2 Fixed firefighting system foe routine
maintenance. Please enumerate the Maintenance schedules and their frequency performed on this
system. Describe all tests and inspections you would make and how you would return the system to
service.
2018/SR08 2023/APR/Q5

Q6. a) Describe Three methods of tracing a superficial crack in a marine machinery component;
b) Explain how propagation of a crack in a machinery component can be arrested.

Q7: Boiler automatic combustion control has failed during operation of boiler. Explain:
A. Procedures to operate boiler in emergency
B. Action plan to investigate, rectify and bring system to normal boiler operation.
2010/SR8 2013/SR07 2023/APR/Q7

Q8: A. Outline the procedure for the inspection of the rudder in a dry dock.
B. What are the requirement with respect to steeling gear as per SOLAS 74, as amended for the
following:
i. Relief valve;
ii. Steering gear control;
iii. Electrical power circuits.
2010/SR4 2006/SR3 2010/SR3 2012/SR09 2017/SR11 2018/OCT 2021/FEB/Q2
2021/AUG/Q1 2022/APR/Q2 2023/APR/Q8

Q9. Explain how each of the following conditions contributes to the satisfactory performance of oil
centrifuges.
A. Correct bowl speed;
B. Cleanliness of bowl;
C. Low rate of feed to the bowl;
D. Contaminated oil preheated prior to centrifuging;
E. Contaminated oil allowed standing for an appreciable time prior to centrifuging.
2011/SR2 2012/SR10 2012/SR11 2013/SR4 2014/SR02 2014/SR07 2015/SR03
2016/SR01 2016/SR10 2023/APR/Q9

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