MARINE MOTOR

COMPILED & WRITTEN BY:

RAJESH SINGH GULIA

NOTES FOR MEO CLASS II & CLASS IV
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY EXAMINATIONS
This handbook is intended, primarily to cover subjects for MEO CLASS II & MEO CLASS IV
examinations.

The handbook explains basic working principles, diagrams, comparisons & applications on the lines
that are required for the examination purpose and easy understanding of the subject. The language
used for explanation is simple and easy to understand.
Stress is given to explaining the topics in short, precise form, which will be helpful for candidates
while appearing in the examination.

It is stressed that the candidate undertakes the detailed study of each topic after understanding the
principles in the broader way. Always refer to Makers instructions and circulars for the specific
machinery and system.

RAJESH SINGH GULIA

CHIEF-ENGINEER

Rajesh Singh Gulia 2017.

All trademarks and copyrights are hereby acknowledged.

This a personal compilation of technical data for the benefit of candidates undergoing compulsory preparatory classes,
before appearing for MEO examinations. There is NO commercial gain or profit from this handbook. It serves as notes
for the potential candidates for MEO examinations. Writer is not responsible for any error or wrong data, and the
damages occurring because of same.

No part of this compilation may be reproduced in any material form, including photocopying or storing in any medium
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 CONTENTS

PAGE
S. No. CHAPTER
NUMBER
1 AIR COMPRESSOR & AIR RECEIVERS 1
2 BEARINGS 15
PART 3 BEDPLATE 29
1/5 4 HOLDING DOWN BOLTS & CHOKING ARRANGEMENT 35
5 ENGINE FRAMES 42
6 ENGINE TIE-BOLT 47
53 - 70
PART
2/5
7 BOILERS & STEAM TURBINES 71
125 - 130
8 CRANKSHAFT 131
9 CYLINDER COVER & AIR START VALVE 143
PART
3/5 INDICATOR DIAGRAMS & ENGINE CYCLES /
10 147
PERFORMANCE
11 DEVELOPMENTS / SULZER RT FLEX / B&W ME ENGINE 167
187 - 200
12 EXHAUST VALVES 201
13 CHAIN DRIVE 211
14 CRANKCASE EXPLOSIONS & SCAVENGE FIRE 217
PART
15 FUEL OIL CHARACTERSTICS 226
4/5
16 FUEL PUMP, FUEL VALVE & VIT 244
17 GOVERNOR 271
18 CYLINDER LINER & COOLING WATER TREATMENT 286
299 - 320
19 LUBRICATING OIL, GREASE & TYPES OF LUBRICATION 321
20 CYLINDER LUBRICATION 336
21 PISTON 344
PART 22 PISTON RINGS 351
5/5 23 STUFFING BOX 357
24 STARTING & REVERSING OF ENGINE 359
25 TURBOCHARGER 373
26 VIBRATION 394