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FEBRUARY 2023
SR.NO. MEKG 2302

EXAMINATION OF MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

Function: Marine Engineering at Management Level
MARINE ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE (GENERAL)
M.E.O. CLASS II
TIME ALLOWED - 3 HOURS
Total Marks - 100
INDIA (2023)

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. State answering from the backside of the front cover page.
6. Blank pages if any, to be struck by (X) at the end of each question.

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Q1. With reference to the carriage and pumping of liquefied gas cargo:
A. Sketch a suitable pumping system labelling the component parts;
B. State;
i) Why submerged hydraulically driven pumps are not used;
ii) How overheating of pump drive shaft bearings is avoided;
C. State, how the risk of fire and explosion in cargo tanks is obviated both in the loaded and discharged
condition.
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2010/NOV 2011/MAR 2010/APR 2011/OCT 2012/OCT 2013/OCT 2014/MAR
2015/FEB 2015/SEP 2010/OCT 2016/APR 2016/SEP 2017/JAN 2017/OCT
2017/DEC/Q2 2021/JUL/Q2 2021/AUG/Q2 2023/FEB/Q1

Q2. A. Explain the ideal design requirements of a ships propeller;

B. briefly describe the propeller maintenance that should be carried out to prevent the fuel being wasted.
2015/JUL 2022/DEC/Q5 2023/FEB/Q2

Q3.a) Explain with a sketch the operation of an automatic expansion valve as fitted in the direct
expansion refrigeration plants. How is this valve adjusted?
b) Explain how critical temperature restricts plant operation and how these limitations can be overcome?
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c) Explain how this system maintains the provision rooms at different temperatures?
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Q4. With reference to hull cathodic protection systems of the impressed current type:
A. Sketch and describe such a system;
B. Explain how protection may be ensured for the rudder and propeller;
C. State any precautions that should be taken when this type of system is installed.
2023/FEB/Q4

Q5.A. discuss the causes of vibration and noise in main gearing and describe detrimental effects on
machinery and operating personnel.
B. How would you detect the source(s) of this vibration and how might it be reduced to tolerable limits?
2014/JUN 2023/FEB/Q5

Q6. (a) Explain electro chemical reactions and the difference between oxidation and reduction
electrochemical reactions with examples. Which reactions occurs at the anode and cathode?
(b) Explain galvanic corrosion and discuss the different procedures to prevent it.
2022/NOV/09 2023/FEB/Q6

Q7. A. State why the temperature of lubricating oil supplied to an engine needs close control.
B. Sketch and describe an arrangement and explain the principle of operation of instrumentation and
control equipment for automatically maintaining the temperature of lubricating oil supplied to an engine
at its desired value
2011/AUG 2012/JUL 2012/NOV 2013/APR 2015/MAR 2023/FEB/Q7

Q8. A. Sketch a simple cross section through a single stage centrifugal pump with a fully shrouded
single entry impeller, name the components of the pump and indicate the direction of fluid flow.
B. Describe:- i) The function of the impeller and how suction is created by it. ii) The function of the volute
casing. State the material of each component of the pump.
C. State the suction lift that may be expected.
D. State why some centrifugal pumps have:-i) A double volute casing; (ii) A diffuser ring
2006/SR5 2013/FEB 2023/FEB/Q8

Q9. Misalignment of the Main shafting between engine and propeller causes bearing overloads and
shaft stress.
a) State the difficulties associated with checking the shaft alignment and the reasons why results are
unreliable due to external factors.
b) State the reasons for misalignment
c) Explain with a simple sketch how a bearing load is assessed.
d) Explain how uneven loading could be rectified
e) Why wear down in main bearings is critical to the condition of the condition of the crankshaft and
propeller system.
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