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2.How are bottom end bearing clearances taken on a large Diesel engine?
4.After fitting a new cylinder liner to a 2 -stroke engine which of the following steps should be taken?
5.You notice the sump level in an engine has increased and no new oil has been added. What action
would you take ?
6.What is component No 5 ?
7.You are experiencing major surging in the fresh water cooling system. What could be the reason?
8.The pour point of lubricating points of lubricating oils is affected the most by which of the following?
9.What is the purpose of a safety valve fitted in the cylinder cover of a diesel engine ?
10.For this auxiliary diesel fresh water system, what method of temperature control is used ?
12.Friction developing between the moving parts of a governor, governor linkage and control valve will
cause the governor to
13.Inspection of the crank bearing shows the bearing shell was black and hard with patches of black
incrustations which had worn grooves in the journal. What could be the cause?
14.Experience and feedback shows that excessive oil losses in an engine installation are most
frequently caused by ............. .
15.You are experiencing blow-by on the main engine but, due to operational circumstances, it is
impossible to stop and carry out a piston overhaul. What is the correct action to take ?
16.You have checked the oil viscosity in an auxiliary engine with the viscosity test kit. The result shows
that the viscosity is low. What will you do ?
17.Where and how would you take sample of the oil from the Main Engine sump tank?
20.Friction, engine wear, and oil consumption in a diesel engine can be directly attributed to the
21.The revolutions on the turbocharger have increased during the night with an unmanned engine.
This could be caused by ........... .
22.The diesel engine exhaust gas bypass, as fitted with some waste heat boilers, is installed to
23.The force tending to twist the material such as the force on a shaft is called............
24.If fuel contamination of lub oil is confirmed what action must you take?
25.Why is it important to slow down the main engine RPM while water washing the turbocharger ?
26.What liquid is used to clean the turbo charger of a large low speed main engine? (high speed air
side, half speed gas side)
29.You have installed a new bearing in the main engine. What is the necessary action to take during the
running in period ?
30.How are starting air valves made gas tight in the cylinder heads of diesel engines ?
31.Which part of this system is usually heated to 65 degree C ? Study the picture.
32.In a 4 cycle engine the inlet valve begins to open when the piston is ....
33.Where does maximum wear take place on the cylinder liner of a Diesel engine?
34.What is the original power that moves the injection needle upwards in the injector and causes the
injector to spray fuel under pressure into the cylinder?
37.For a turbo charger is running at full speed, what would be a usual oil sump temperature on the
turbine side ?
38.What does a pressure drop across the scavenge air cooler indicate ?
41.At which moment exactly does the safety valve of a diesel engine open?
42.You have checked the oil viscosity in an auxiliary engine with the viscosity test kit. The result shows
that the viscosity is high. What will you do ?
46.What is the first indication of a broken exhaust valve spring on a Diesel engine?
47.A three-way thermostatic control valve regulates the diesel engine cooling water temperature by
passing a portion of the water
51.For " UMS " classed vessels, how must the HP fuel delivery pipe be constructed?
53.In a four stroke cycle diesel engine, the four stroke of the piston required to complete one cycle
which must take place in regular order. The second stroke ................ .
54.A Main Engine revolution counter reads 96.932 at 0800; at noon the counter reads 90,932, if the
clocks are advanced 15 mins. during the watch what was the average rpm during the 8-12 watch?
57.On a trunk piston engine how are the connecting rod side thrusts absorbed?
58.On a large, slow speed diesel engine what would best describe the bottom end bearings?
59.What is the main purpose of turning gear on a large slow speed diesel engine?
63.A restricted air intake to a diesel engine may result in the engine
65.The turbocharger (constant pressure) is making "whoofing" noises. What might be the cause ?
69.When all preparations have been made to ensure that the main engine is operational prior to
departure, what will be the final test to be carried out ?
70.Which part of a diesel engine keeps the engine speed constant regardless of the engine load ?
71.Should water be circulated through the main engine during port stay, and if so, why?
74.What kind of diesel scavenging system is shown on the top right drawing ?
75.Fuel of 180 cst is in use on board. Fuel of 380 cst is now being bunkered. How will this affect the
reading of thermometer "T" ?
76.At what times during the sea voyage is the main engine in state of readiness for manoeuvring?
77.What is the effect that describes unstable operation of the engine governor?
78.Telescopic pipes attached to the pistons of some large slow-speed main propulsion diesel engines
are designed to prevent
79.Where is the temperature sensor fitted for the jacket water temperature controller?
83.A characteristic of a bearing material which permits small dirt particles to become embedded in it's
surface is
85.What do we determine from the indicator card to calculate IHP of a Diesel engine?
88.The injector seen in the drawing is best described as ........................ type injector.
89.Microbiological growths in marine fuel are a common occurrence that can be
90.The expansion tank for a diesel engine closed cooling system is designed to maintain a constant
head on the system and
91.Why is a slow speed two stroke diesel the most suitable for a single fixed pitch propeller vessel?
92.How is the timing (degrees advance) adjusted on a Bosch type fuel pump?
93.When you read a crankshaft deflection figure and the + sign is indicated, for example +4, this means
that ....
94.On which unit of the scavenge air system is an automatic drain fitted ?
95.At sea, what should be the level in tank number 2 of this fuel
arrangement schematic drawing ?
96.How are the crosshead bearings on this Diesel engine supplied with lubricating oil?
98.What important contribution does Nitrogen have to the combustion process in a Diesel engine?
99.At what moment will the cylinder head starting air valve, shown here, open and allow 25 bar to flow
into the cylinder ?
100.In a fuel oil service system where would the relief valves discharge?
104.During regular manned watch keeping in the engine room how often should the daily service tank
drain be checked?
105.What could be the consequence of inadequate valve tappet clearance?
106.What is the purpose of the starting valve fitted on the cylinder head of a diesel engine?
108.Clearing a cylinder of exhaust gases by forcing in a current of air which provides clean air for the
next compression stroke is called .....
109.What is the maximum allowable for Diesel engine cylinder liner wear?
110.What is the most likely cause of reduction in Diesel engine compression pressure?
111.Which of the following records the cylinder pressure existing at various positions throughout the
engine cycle?
112.Your vessel is entering a tropical area and high humidity is expected. What should you do to avoid
condensation in the main engine's air cooler ?
113.What description best fits the Main Engine Lub. Oil sump tank ?
116.In what area of the scavenge air system is heat converted into mechanical power?
117.What is the purpose of the starting valve fitted on the cylinder head of a diesel engine ?
120.The best way to ensure engine speed governor stability is to allow a given ratio of what?
121.What will happen to the level of the expansion tank if the engine slows down or stops ?
123.What kind of temperature control system is fitted in this lubrication oil system ?
124.A ship makes an observed speed of 17.5 knots. The engine speed is calculated to be 18.2 knots.
What is the propeller slip?
125.An increase in the air inlet manifold pressure of a diesel engine will result in an
126.What is the simplest method of checking the fuel injection point on a 4 stroke Diesel engine?
127.If jacket water alkalinity keeps dropping what could be the cause?
128.Which part of the mechanical governor does the servomotor actuate to alter engine speed?
133.The piston rod scraper box incorporated in a two-stroke/cycle, crosshead diesel engine services to
134.The overspeeding of the diesel engine driving an electric generator could cause
139.What is the mechanism that moves the injection needle upwards in the injector and causes the
injector to spray fuel under pressure into the cylinder ?
140.What can happen with lubrication oil cooled pistons if you stop the lubricating oil pump immediately
after you stop the engine?
144.What would you call the assembly fitted on the piston rod, which fits into a flange on top of the
crankcase block opening through which the piston rod moves in order to secure tightness ?
146.When carrying out piston overhaul, why it is important to clean the ring grooves properly?
147.What would be the temperature of the oil in the settling tank (item number 3) shown in this fuel oil
arrangement?
148.In a trunk type piston, the gudgeon pin is subject to two forces. What are these forces ?
149.What is the distance between the piston and the cylinder head when the piston is at bottom dead
centre?
151.What is the most usual damage caused by a broken timing chain on a Diesel engine?
153.What do you call the gauge that measures the concentric position of the crankshaft or rotor shaft in
its bearing ?
154.What kind of diesel scavenging system is shown on the top centre drawing ?
155.The lubricating oil on the exhaust side of the turbine blower gets dirty after only a few hours in
service. What can the reason be ?
157.Under normal running conditions, what pressure is the exhaust gas entering the exhaust gas
turbocharger "ET" ?
158.What should be carried out before starting a Diesel engine that has been stopped for a period?
159.If slight water contamination of lub oil is confirmed what action should you take?
163.What is the most likely reason for high exhaust temperatures in all cylinders of a Diesel engine?
167.What is pipe No 1 ?
168.For a turbo charger running at full speed, what would be a usual oil sump bath temperature on the
turbine side?
169.The fuel delivery pipe between fuel pump and injector, is shown here as a red interrupted line. For "
UMS " classed vessel, how is this pipe best described ?
171.After water washing the turbocharger exhaust side, the blower starts to vibrate. What has happened
?
172.Which of the following is the distance between the piston and the cylinder head when the piston is at
bottom dead center ?
173.What force makes a safety valve of a diesel engine open?
174.What should be observed when you make a lubrication check of the engine forced lubrication oil
system ?
175.If the cooling water temperature exceeds its recommended value, what can happen ?
183.What is Part No 7 ?
184.What is the effect of temperature on the specific gravity of a fuel oil?
185.What kind of periodic activity needs to be carried out on the main engine prior to manoeuvering with
regard to the starting air system ?
186.When taking a set of Diesel engine crankshaft deflections why are two reading taken at BDC
position?
187.After how many hours would you consider changing the turbocharger bearings, even though all
appears to be normal ?
188.If you are going to enter the engine's crankcase, how should you secure the engine after you have
closed the main starting air valve?
190.If the system pressure is 3.5 kg/cm2, what will be the pressure in the buffer vessels ?
191.What is item "M" ?
192.If the valve tappets in a diesel engine are set at greater clearances than those specified by the
engine manufacturer, those valves will
193.If the Jacket Cooling Water expansion tank level drops rapidly whilst Full Ahead on passage, what
could cause this?
194.Why is there an indicating flap "IF" (shown with arrow up and arrow down) fitted on the outlet of the
piston cooling water buffer tank ?
195.What kind of scavenge air system is shown on the right bottom drawing ?
196.In a diesel engine, maximum lube oil system pressure is normally controlled by
199.In the case of a serious main engine malfunction what would be your course of action?
200.You have a cylinder liner with 8 outlet holes for cylinder lubrication, how many clogged holes can
you tolerate ?
204.Which part of the mechanical governor is manipulated by the servo-motor to increase or decrease
engine speed ?
205.What is the effect on the fuel injector atomisation if the oil temperature is too high?
208.If the cooling water temperature goes below it's recommended value, what can happen ?
210.What is the purpose of the expansion tank in a Diesel engine jacket cooling water system?
211.In a naturally aspirated 4 cycle diesel engine the exhaust valve is open for a period of ..................
212.Why can the temperature of the scavenge air after the scavenge air cooler not be lowered below a
given temperature and why has the temperature to be regulated above this value ?
214.What does the Jacket Cooling Water expansion tank level dropping rapidly indicate?
216.What could cause jacket water contamination of lub oil in a trunk piston engine?
217.What material are Diesel engine cylinder blocks and covers normally constructed from?
218.An engine's fuel pump supplies fuel in excess of the fuel consumed and this excess fuel is returned
to the pump suction via the .....
221.If the main engine jacket cooling water expansion tank level drops rapidly, what could this indicate?
222.An auxiliary diesel Engine cylinder head valve guide is shown. Which are the correct guide
dimensions for the nominal sizes shown?
223.The end of the pumping action of this fuel pump is determined by the position of the ...... ............
224.What would represent an average specific fuel consumption for a four-stroke diesel?
225.What is part No 4 ?
226.In a 4 cycle engine the exhaust valve opens when the piston is .....
227.What calibrations are taken to determine piston ring wear on a Diesel engine?
228.Automatic shutdown of the main diesel engine always acts on the .........
229.In a constant pressure type turbocharger the exhaust gas enters the turbo charger via ....
231.The water cooling space on the turbocharger is damaged and you have no spares. The cooling
water must be closed. What steps would you take to ensure least possible damage?
233.The charge air pressure is low, what is the most likely cause ?
237.In a diesel engine closed freshwater cooling system, the amount of engine coolant flowing through
the heat exchanger is controlled by the
238.What do you think would be a reasonable scavenge air pressure for this engine running at full speed
?
240.During manoeuvring with the main engine, what is the arrangement for starting air supply by the
main air compressors ?
244.What is the function of the valve PR close to the lubrication oil pump ?
245.What percentage excess air would you expect with good combustion in a Diesel engine?
246.What is the most commonly used fuel injection pump on large diesel engines?
247.On all ships it is possible to cool the propulsion machinery directly by the ............ .
248.What is the most significant effect of fuel oil contamination of the lub oil?
253.In the Main Engine sea water circuit why are the Lub Oil and the Scavenge air coolers fitted in front
of the jacket and piston water coolers ?
257.If lub oil analysis results indicate fuel dilution what should be the first action?
258.What would you do if the engine OIL MIST DETECTOR alarm goes off indicating abnormal oil
vapour in the crankcase?
259.How are the inlet, exhaust valves and rocker arms actuated on this engine?
260.How is the air-tightness of the sliding piston (moved by control air pressure and spring) ensured in
starting air valves of this type ?
261.If water is detected in the generator crankcase what is the most likely source?
263.Over which components does the Blending Unit Controller act in order to blend fuel of the required
viscosity?
264.A cylinder of a large diesel engine is 900 mm in diameter and the firing pressure is 95 bar bar.
What is the force exerted on the piston at this firing pressure ?
267.What grade of fuel does the temperature of the daily tank suggest is in use ?
268.What is the purpose of the Main Engine Dirty Oil tank?
269.For how long is the exhaust valve open in a 4-stroke turbo charged engine?
272.What determines the amount of fuel pumped per stroke with this fuel pump ?
273.When accumulated carbon at the air inlet ports of a two-stroke/cycle diesel engine is being
removed, you should take care to avoid carbon
274.Which of the following are not necessarily fitted on a HFO settling tank?
276.What steps are to be taken in chronological order to stabilise a governor of a diesel engine after
overhaul ?
277.The narrow band of speed variation through which the governor makes no correction and refers to
the sensitivity of the governor is known as the ..............
278.The camshaft drive is designed to maintain proper camshaft speed relative to crankshaft speed. In
maintaining this relationship, the camshaft drive causes the camshaft to rotate at
282.Diesel Engine crankcase oil mist detectors are designed to analyse ............. .
283.How are starting air valves made gas tight in the cylinder heads of diesel engines?
285.Under what condition is the scavenge air cooled in the scavenge air cooler?
286.What is the term for the volume taken up during piston travel on a 4 stroke Diesel engine?
287.What could cause the turbo inlet exhaust temperature to be higher than cylinder exhaust
temperature?
288.Which of the following conditions is indicated by the presence of water in the scavenging air
receiver?
289.What is the purpose of the auxiliary diesel renovating lubrication oil tank ?
290.What material are Diesel engine piston rings manufactured from?
292.What might be a reasonable value for the scavenge air temperature of this diesel running at full
speed ?
293.With full load on the main engine, the RPM of the turbocharger is too low. What may be the cause ?
294.Where does the blending of fuels take place in this system ? att.No.104
295.What item is always found on diesel engine lub oil systems?
296.Putting additives into diesel engine cooling water is primarily designed to prevent ....
297.What is an indication of a leaking heat exchanger on the jacket cooling water system?
300.In an "IMPULSE TYPE" exhaust gas turbocharger, how do the exhaust gases enter the turbine?
302.What will happen to the level of the expansion tank if the engine slows down or stops?
303.Fire in the scavenging chambers of diesel engines may be caused by combustion of carbon
deposits accumulated over an extended period due to .................
304.What is the largest source of energy loss in a diesel engine?
306.Loop scavenging, cross scavenging and traverse scavenging are called ..................... scavenging,
as opposed to UNIFLOW scavenging.
307.Why must the scavenge air temperature be maintained above a low temperature limit?
308.What absorbs the impact of the up-and-down movement of the piston telescopic pipes in this water
flow system ?
309.On a Bosch type fuel injection pump how does the rack adjust the fuel delivery?
313.What determines the amount of fuel delivered by a Bosch type fuel pump?
315.In the formula P.L.A.N. how is 'N' derived for a double acting two stroke?
316.What is the final engine test before starting the main engine for departure?
321.What will the effect be if a fuel injector valve is dripping after completion of injection ?
322.Why is a by-pass fitted to the cooling water line of the charge air cooler?
323.The total starting air capacity required for reversible main engines is to be sufficient for at least
324.In a constant pressure type turbocharger how does the exhaust gas enter the turbo charger?
325.The upward movement caused by the fuel cam is transferred to the plunger via the ................... on
the fuel pump.
328.If you want to obtain a higher spray-off pressure on the injector, what should you do ?
329.If you want to obtain a higher lift-off pressure in the injector, you can ..................
331.Why do diesel engine manufacturers recommend grinding the valve seating surface with a half
degree difference to the valve seat?
332.What do all the lubrication oil tanks that are connected the lubrication oil purifiers have in common ?
333.Where is the fuel injector leak-off connection fed?
334.What is likely the reason if the exhaust temperature is increasing in all cylinders of the main engine
?
335.In which part indicated on this scavenge air schematic is mechanical power converted to thermal
power ?
338.In a bypass type filtering system for a medium or high speed diesel engine, the lube oil bypassing
the filter…
343.When taking performance figures on a 4 stroke Diesel engine, how is the quantity of fuel delivered
by each pump determined?
344.What is the most likely causeof a low exhaust temperature on one cylinder of a Diesel engine?
345.During a crankcase inspection what check should be made on the lub oil?
347.In diesel engines, cylinder lubrication has the primary function of .............. .
348.What could be the purpose of checking the fuel pump spill position on a 4stroke Diesel engine?
349.When checking the tightness of nuts and bolts during a diesel engine crankcase and hold-down bolt
inspection, the quickest and most effective method is ............
350.What is the usual inlet temperature of Main Engine lubricating oil to the purifier (Tin) ?
351.If the outlet temperature "Tout" is kept constant at 65 degrees C and during normal sea speed the
inlet temperature "Tin"is 62 degree C, what would "Tin" show during engine slow down ?
353.What could indicate a choked heat exchanger on the jacket water system?
354.What preparations are required regarding PISTONS and CYLINDER LINERS of a diesel engine
prior to departure stand-by?
355.What are the indications of excessive cylinder clearance in a small diesel engine? I Loss of power.
II Misfiring. III White exhaust smoke. IV Excessive consumption of lube oil.
357.On a large diesel engine installation, crankshaft axial alignment is maintained by the
358.What are the components marked "F" ?