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    This document contains 9 questions for an examination on marine engineering knowledge at the management level. The questions cover topics like creep, fretting, and corrosion that can occur in ship propulsion systems; reducing boiler uptake fires; describing a fail-safe steering gear for a tanker; maintaining quality of lube oil; properties of fuel oil; boiler water tests and results; refrigeration gases and minimizing their release; sealing arrangements for stern tubes; and presenting a main boiler for survey. References to past examinations from 2006 to 2019 are listed under each question.

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    This document contains 9 questions for an examination on marine engineering knowledge at the management level. The questions cover topics like creep, fretting, and corrosion that can occur in ship propulsion systems; reducing boiler uptake fires; describing a fail-safe steering gear for a tanker; maintaining quality of lube oil; properties of fuel oil; boiler water tests and results; refrigeration gases and minimizing their release; sealing arrangements for stern tubes; and presenting a main boiler for survey. References to past examinations from 2006 to 2019 are listed under each question.

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    This document contains 9 questions for an examination on marine engineering knowledge at the management level. The questions cover topics like creep, fretting, and corrosion that can occur in ship propulsion systems; reducing boiler uptake fires; describing a fail-safe steering gear for a tanker; maintaining quality of lube oil; properties of fuel oil; boiler water tests and results; refrigeration gases and minimizing their release; sealing arrangements for stern tubes; and presenting a main boiler for survey. References to past examinations from 2006 to 2019 are listed under each question.

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    This document contains 9 questions for an examination on marine engineering knowledge at the management level. The questions cover topics like creep, fretting, and corrosion that can occur in ship propulsion systems; reducing boiler uptake fires; describing a fail-safe steering gear for a tanker; maintaining quality of lube oil; properties of fuel oil; boiler water tests and results; refrigeration gases and minimizing their release; sealing arrangements for stern tubes; and presenting a main boiler for survey. References to past examinations from 2006 to 2019 are listed under each question.

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    FEBRUARY 2019
    1902 – MEKG A

    EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER


    Function: Marine Engineering at Management Level
    MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)
    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 / diagrams carries weightage
    5. Write the full question before attempting to write the answer to same

    Q1. A. Explain Creep; Brenelling; Fretting; Fretting corrosion; State, with reasons, where these may occur
    in ship propulsion System.
    2009/JUN 2008/NOV 2008/JUN 2008/SR1 2007/FEB 2006/EMG 2009/DEC 2012/MAR 2014/FEB
    2014/OCT 2015/AUG 2017/APR 2017/JUL 2018/JAN 2018/FEB 2018/JUNE 2018/JULY 2018/OCT
    2019/FEB

    Q2. 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?
    2017/APR 2018/APR 2018/JUNE 2018/SEP 2018/OCT 2019/JAN 2019/FEB

    Q3. Sketch and describe a “fail safe steering gear” suitable for use on a tanker of more than 100,000 T
    dwt; Explain the sequence of events that take place when an oil leak takes place in one of the hydraulic
    pipe lines.
    2013/SR1 2013/AUG 2015/JAN 2016/FEB 2016/OCT 2016/DEC 2017/JUL 2018/JULY
    2018/AUG 2018/OCT 2019/FEB

    Q4. Describe the importance of maintaining the quality of lube oil in maintaining the proper health of
    marine diesel engines highlighting the role of (a) Automatic back flushing filters. (b) Lube oil separators
    (c) Magnetic filters (d) Visual Inspection (e) Periodic laboratory tests.
    2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB

    Q5. With respect to properties of fuel oil, explain the significance of the following terms;
    (a) Calculated Carbon Aromaticity Inbox (CCAI).
    (b) Open flash point and Closed flash point.
    (c) The importance of Sodium to Vanadium Ratio.
    (d) Octane Number.
    2018/SEP 2019/JAN 2019/FEB

    Q6. With reference to Boiler water tests carried out onboard:

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    A. Discuss the possible reasons for the following changes in boiler water test results, and state what
    actions should be taken in each case;
    1. Reduction in total dissolved solids and chemical reserves.
    2. Reduction in phosphate reserve, with increase in chlorides and total dissolved solids;
    3. Reduction in alkalinity reserve only.
    4. Increase in oxygen levels only.
    B. State why the complete results of boiler water tests are logged or entered into a data retrieval system
    rather than a note being made of any particular result which may be outside set limits.
    2009/JUN 2008/APR 2007/JUL 2011/OCT 2011/JUN 2011/DEC 2012/SR09
    2015/DEC 2018/AUG 2018/NOV 2018/DEC 2019/FEB

    Q7. With respect to refrigeration gases used on-board vessels, answer the following
    A. Explain Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP) of conventional
    refrigerant gases
    B. Name the alternate refrigerant gases available and being used onboard.
    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.
    2013/SR1 2013/AUG 2015/JAN 2015/FEB 2015/SEP 2016/FEB 2016/AUG
    2016/OCT 2017/SR1 2017/JUN 2017/JUL 2017/DEC 2018/JULY 2018/AUG
    2018/NOV 2018/DEC 2019/FEB

    Q8. Sketch a sealing arrangement for an oil lubricated stern tube. Identify the common form of seal
    failure; State how oil loss due to seal failure can be restricted whist on passage? What material is used
    for sealing ring and propeller shaft liner?
    2011/MAR 2010/OCT 2012/JUN 2013/SR1 2013/JUL 2016/FEB 2016/APR
    2016/OCT 2017/APR 2017/OCT 2018/APR 2018/JUNE 2018/OCT 2019/FEB

    Q9. As second engineer onboard a tanker, describe the procedure for presenting a Main Boiler for survey
    by a classification society.
    2017/APR 2018/APR 2019/FEB

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