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July 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
5. All unused pages of answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page
Q1. A. Explain Creep, Brinelling, Fretting and Fretting corrosion.
B. Where and why does Creep, Brinelling, Fretting and Fretting corrosion occur in a ship propulsion system?
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Q2. Sketch and describe a boiler water level controller of the float operated type. State the reasons for having this
mechanism on the boiler and using this controller and boiler for analogy. Explain the following terms:
A. Detecting element; B. Servo motor; C. Desired Value
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Q3. With regard to care of lubricating oils on board answer the following
A. What is microbial degradation of lubricating oil and how is it prevented?
B. What methods are employed to ensure correct sampling for shore based testing?
C) If shore based testing results show abnormal value of water content and TBN for crank case lube oil of a slow
speed main engine, what will be interpretation and subsequent action?

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Q4. With regards to main transmission shaft flange coupling arrangements:

A. Sketch a hollow type coupling bolt and the hydraulic head/nut and loading rod which are used to fit it;
B. Describe how the bolt is fitted;
C. State the advantage of the hollow coupling bolt as compared to the traditional type of coupling bolt.
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Q5. With respect to the steering gear, answer the following:

A. Explain with a diagram, a fail safe steering gear suitable for use on a tanker of more than 100000 T dwt;
B. Explain the sequence of events that take place when an oil leak takes place in one of the hydraulic pipe lines.
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Q6. Describe with a sketch a pneumatic relay and show how feedback can be achieved when such a relay is used in
conjunction with a flapper mechanism
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Q7. With respect to refrigeration gases used on-board vessels, answer the following
A. Explain ozone depleting potential of conventional refrigerant gases
B. Name the alternate refrigerant gases available and being used onboard.

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C. Explain the steps you will take to ensure that release of refrigerant gases from the plant is minimized during
normal operation and during maintenance activities.
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2017/SR1 2017/SR6 2017/SR07

Q8. A. State why fixed pitch propellers have a poor efficiency when going astern.
B. With reference to controllable pitch propellers state:
i. Why is it preferable that the main servomotor be housed in the propeller hub rather than in the shafting forward of
the propeller shaft?
ii. What regular maintenance and checks should be carried out to ensure maximum reliability of the gear at all times?
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Q9. Reverse osmosis is the modern alternative for shipboard production of drinking water.
A. Describe using simple diagrams if necessary, the principle of reverse osmosis.
B. (i)Sketch a line diagram showing a single pass system for producing fresh water from sea water.
(ii)Describe such a system.
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