MEP 2020 NOV-JAN BATCH

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.

Q2.Write short note on the followings –

A. Metal locking; B.TIG and MIG welding;
C. Brazing; D. Soldering.
Q3.With reference to health hazards from asbestos:
a. state where asbestos may be found on board ship;
b. state the health risks from asbestos;
c. outline the precautions necessary to minimize exposure to asbestos during an
emergency repair
Q4.You have opened up a main sea-water circulating pump (centrifugal type) onboard
your vessel for examination and overhaul, describe the checks you would make, and state
your conclusion regarding any faults found
Q5.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?
Q5.Describe TWO methods of tracing a subsurface crack in a machinery component.
Explain with reasons which one of the two methods mentioned above is the most
appropriate for detecting cracks in engine crankshafts.
Q6.What is Rocking test of Deck Crane? Explain the procedure of rocking test. Tabulate
and indicate fault finding procedure. What is the action taken if deviation is out of limit
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?

Q8.Enumerate the maintenance routines carried out for the proper functioning of the
following systems:
A. Water hyper mist system B. Smoke detection system C. Quick closing valves D.
Fire hydrants and hoses.
Q9.The LT cooler of the centralized cooling water system on your ship is showing poor
performance.What measures you would initiate to rectify the problem and improve the
performance.

Q10. Explain why auxiliary engine bottom-end bolts are prone to failure, even under
normal running conditions. Identify those features, incorporated into the design of
bottom-end bolts, to inhibit failure.Explain how this tendency is either aggravated or
inhibited during maintenance and what checks are to be carried out.