Sr. No.

MEKM-2301
EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER
Grade: MEO Class-IV
Function: Marine Engineering at Operational Level
Subject:
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE
(India 2022) (Time allowed-3 Hours) (MOTOR)
Total Marks: 100
NB:

1) Answer StX Questions

only.
2) All Questions carry
equal marks (16 Marks each).
3) Unless specified, all the subsections
carry equal weightage.
4) Neatness in handwriting and clarity in
expression carry weightage
5) Illustration of an Answer with clear sketches/
6) All unused pages of Answer sheet must
diagrams carries weightage
be cancelled out
7) Start answering from the backside of the front by two lines (X) across the page.
cover page.

(a) Sketch a block diagram showing

speed and load.
a bridge control system for propeller pitch, engine
(b) Describe the operation of the system sketched in (8)
(c )What are the requirements to be fulfilled on an
(a). (4)
UMS classed vessel for
manned Engine Room watch." operating "un-
(4)
During your watch, main engine operation suddenly becomes erratic
with speed varying
widely even though fuel control remains at the value
(a) State with reasons the possible cause of this
originally set:
behavior; (8)
(b) Explain in detail how this cause can be traced and the
problems rectified. (8)
3. (a) State why jacketed fuel pipes are employed for
protection of high pressure fuel
delivery lines between the high pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors.
(b) Sketch and describe such a jacketed pipe arrangement and show how (4)
high pressure
pipe failure is indicated.
(12)
Describe the effects upon the auxiliary engine of running with the following defects.
(a) Incorrect tappet
(b) Carbon encrusted injector nozzle
(4)
(c) Fouled turbo-charger
(4)
(4)
(d) Worn out fuel pump cams
(4)
Indicate how the defect may be detected and the rectifying action required in each case.

Sketclrand describe a cylinder liner used for a 2 stroke main engine with cross flow
Scavenging Show the provision made for sealing cooling water and exhaust gases.
(16)
 fuel oil system of a large diesel engine, from settling tanks to
a)Sketch and describe a

main engine fuel injectors. (10)

of
(b) Also, comment on the importance
Heating arrangement with temperature
control (2)
(ii) Prevention of air lock in the system
(2)
Purification of fuel (2)
fi
What is fuel consumption of a diesel engine? Why is it necessary to
specific specify it and
7.
how will you check this for the large diesel engine
of your vessel. (16)

sketch and describe

8. With reference to the construction of a turbocharger,
(6)
(a) The rotor bearing and its method of lubrication
seal and explain how such a seal work. (6)
(b) Labyrinth
(c) Impeller and diffuser
(4)

oil mist detector. What operational

9 Sketch and describe the operation of a crankcase
maintenance does this instrument require for
efticient performance. (16)