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APRIL 2017
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Instructions
1. Answer any SIX questions.
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
Q1. As second engineer onboard a tanker, describe the procedure for presenting an auxiliary engine for survey
by a classification society.
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Q2. Sketch and describe the operation of four ram electro-hydraulic steering gear system. Indicate and explain
the valve position for the operation of the system when one pump is isolated and unit is operating two rams
only.
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Q3. Discuss the importance and methods employed in maintaining the quality of lubricating oils in main and
auxiliary diesel engines. As second engineer, what strategy you would employ to ensure that the main engine
crank case oil quality is ensured.
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Q4. You were asked to join a ship as second engineer. During briefing you were informed about frequent boiler
uptake fires happening onboard. prepare a plan for to reduce boiler uptake fires. How will you monitor the
progress of your plan and what instructions you will issue to the watch keepers?
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Q5. Damage has occurred to the main engine exhaust valves and the fuel supplied at a particular port is suspected.
The owners case/ however, in the ensuing dispute may be weak because the fuel was ordered specifying only
type and viscosity.
A. Apart from fuel specification, describe how you, as Second Engineer, should have assisted the owners case
when receiving the suspect fuel.
B. Describe a recognized fuel standard that may be used when ordering bunker fuel.
C. Explain how the correct fuel standard selected.
D. Suggest, with reasons, why particular mention should be made of certain elements that might not be included
in the fuel standard.

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Q6. With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges: Describe with the aid of a sketch, the
general arrangements of an oil monitoring system; B. State the inputs that are recorded; C. Explain the difficulties
encountered with the efficient operation of the oil monitoring.
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Q7. Sketch a sealing arrangement for an oil lubricated stern tube.

A. Identify the common form of seal failure; B. State how oil loss due to seal failure can be restricted whist on
passage; C. What material is used for sealing ring and propeller shaft liner?
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8. A. Explain Creep, Brenelling, Fretting and Fretting corrosion.

B. Where and why does Creep, Brenelling, Fretting and Fretting corrosion occur in a ship propulsion system?

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Q9. State with reasons how cracking in EACH of the following location is caused rectified and avoided 1. A-frame ;
2. Bedplate longitudinal girder; 3. Bed plate transverse girder
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