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This document contains an examination for a Marine Engineer Officer position involving maintenance and repair responsibilities. It lists 9 questions related to topics like air compressors, crack detection, air conditioning troubleshooting, vibration analysis, boiler safety valve overhaul, cylinder liner replacement, sewage treatment systems, removing seized fuel injectors, and maintenance of deck machinery. The document provides references to previous exams to help guide study and instructs examinees to answer 6 questions, show work, and cancel unused pages.

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Mep - Apr 2019

This document contains an examination for a Marine Engineer Officer position involving maintenance and repair responsibilities. It lists 9 questions related to topics like air compressors, crack detection, air conditioning troubleshooting, vibration analysis, boiler safety valve overhaul, cylinder liner replacement, sewage treatment systems, removing seized fuel injectors, and maintenance of deck machinery. The document provides references to previous exams to help guide study and instructs examinees to answer 6 questions, show work, and cancel unused pages.

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APRIL 2019
1904 – MEP B

EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER


Function: Maintenance & Repair at Management Level
MARINE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Total Marks - 100
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 /diagram carries weightage
5. All unused pages of the answer script must be cancelled out by two lines (X) across the page
6. Write the full question before attempting to write the answer to same.

Q1. With respect to the operation of two stage air compressor. Explain:
A. The causes of occasional lifting of 2nd stage relief valve.
B. Breakage of valve plates.
C. Puncture of bursting disc of 1st stage intercooler.
D. Noticeable reduction in capacity of the compressors over a period of time.
2018/SR09 2018/SR11 2019/JAN 2019/MAR 2019/APR

Q2. Describe TWO methods of tracing a superficial crack in a marine machinery component; Explain the
procedure for arresting propagation of a crack in a machinery component.
2015/SR11 2016/SR08 2017/SR02 2017/SR11 2018/SR09 2018/OCT 2019/JAN 2019/MAR
2019/APR

Q3. With the aid of a simple sketch, explain the “trouble spots” in a basic air-conditioning unit with
reference to your sketch, explain the following: -
i. How the problem of increase in humidity on cooled air is overcome?
ii. 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

Q4. Abnormal vibration has been observed in a HFO purifier while in operation. Explain the areas you
plan to investigate for rectifying the faults and put back the purifier back to normal operations keeping
in view that no reduction in vibration has been noticed even after desludging the purifier couple of times.
2018/SR09 2019/JAN 2019/MAR 2019/APR

Q5. Describe the procedure for overhauling a boiler safety valve and explain using sketches where
necessary those parts, which require close attention. Also describe the procedure setting of boiler safety
valves.
2018/SR09 2019/JAN 2019/APR

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Q6. A. State the circumstances owing to which it may be necessary to renew a cylinder liner;
B. Explain how the cylinder liner is removed and fitted back;
C. State the important checks to be made on the engine before after fitting.
2010/SR01 2005/SR02 2012/SR01 2012/SR12 2013/SR01 2013/SR8 2013/SR10
2013/SR11 2014/SR01 2014/SR03 2014/SR11 2014/SR12 2015/SR01 2015/SR08
2015/SR11 2016/SR06 2016/SR12 2017/SR03 2017/SR10 2017/SR11 2017/SR12
2018/SR01 2018/SR09 2018/OCT 2019/JAN 2019/MAR 2019/APR

Q7. Describe with a neat sketch the principle and operation of Biological & Chemical Sewage treatment
plant.
(a) What do you meant by B.O.D. What is the significance of B.O.D.
(b) What are the discharge criteria according to MARPOL Regulations?
(c) What routine maintenance is carried out on such Sewage treatment plant?
2019/APR

Q8. Describe the procedure to remove a seized fuel injector body from the cylinder head when it could
not be removed by conventional means.
2007/SR01 2011/SR12 2012/SR1 2012/SR12 2013/SR1 2013/SR6 2013/SR8
2013/SR12 2015/SR01 2015/SR06 2015/SR08 2016/SR07 2016/SR09 2016/SR11
2016/SR12 2017/SR03 2017/SR04 2017/SR09 2017/SR10 2018/SR07 2018/SR11
2019/JAN 2019/FEB 2019/APR

Q9. List the maintenance routines you plan to carry out on the deck hydraulic cranes, winches and
mooring machineries before arrival port after a long voyage, considering the fact that cargo operation is
solely dependent on the proper Functioning of the crane and winches.
2019/APR

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