3E MEK

BOE Old Questions

BOE-1 (November, 2013)

SECTION-A
1. What specifications are indicated in name plate of main propulsion engine?
2. What is the purpose of fitting cross-head in a diesel engine?
3. State the factors that indicate whether fuel pump timing of an auxiliary engine
is correct or not?
4. Describe the conditions which create dangerous oil mist in crankcase.
5. What is the purpose of fitting skirt section in a piston of trunk type diesel engine?
6. What are to be considered in case of low compression pressure in generator
engine?
7. Draw an out of phase diagram and state what are the effects of early
Combustion?
8. What do you understand by the terms ‘atomization’ and explain purpose of it?
9. Describe how to carry out the cleaning of turbocharger’s compressor side under
way.
10. Explain the critical speed/revolution caused by torsional vibration of shafting
system.
11. With respect to fuel technology: what is Cetane number and its effects upon
combustion?
12. What are the functions of lubricants?
13. What are to be checked on piston of auxiliary engine during overhauling?
14. What are the safety devices fitted in auxiliary diesel engine?
15. How many tests are to be carried out for fuel valve?
16. What are the Functions of over speed trip of a diesel engine?
17. Describe the type and feature of gas turbine.
18. What are the functions of bed plate?

SECTION-B
1. (a) State the differences between scavenging and supercharging.
(b).With the aid of sketch, explain about two types of turbo-charging.
2. (a).Sketch a section through typical injector nozzle assembly.
(b).Describe the above sketch and explain how atomization is produced.
3. (a).Sketch a starting air system using starting air valve fitted to an auxiliary diesel
engine.
(b).Describe the above sketch.
4. (a)Sketch an any type of crankcase relief valve fitted in diesel engine.

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 (b).Describe the above sketch, starting size and pressure setting.
5. (a).Sketch a hydraulic tensioning device for cylinder head nut of a generator
engine .
(b).Describe about the above sketch.
(c).What safety measures are taken into account for using it?

BOE-2 (March, 2014)

SECTION-A
1. What information and specification are required to support the maintenance of
a generator engine?
2. What is the purpose of fitting skirt section in a piston of trunk diesel engine?
3. State the parameters that indicate whether charged air pressure of an auxiliary
engine is sufficient or not?
4. Describe the conditions which create dangerous oil mist in crankcase.
5. What are the fault findings when a diesel generator engine fails to start?
6. What are to be considered in case of black smoke exhaust coming out from a
diesel generator engine?
7. Draw an out of phase diagram and state what are the effects of late combustion.
8. What do you understand by the terms ‘atomization’ and explain purpose of it?
9. Describe how to carry out the cleaning of turbocharger’s turbine side under way?
10. Explain the starting air valve overlap in starting system of a diesel engine.
11. With respect to fuel technology: what is Diesel Index and its effects upon
combustion?
12. What are the factors governed for good combustion of a diesel fuel?
13. What are to be checked on a bottom end bearing of an auxiliary engine when
overhauling?
14. What is the safety devices fitted in auxiliary diesel engine as per SOLAS
requirements?
15. How many tests for crankcase oil of an auxiliary engine are to be carried out
onboard?
16. What is the Function of oil mist detectors? Briefly explain comparator type?
17. Describe the type and principle features of steam turbine.
18. How can you check machinery performance from daily basic?

SECTION-B
1. (a) .State the difference between scavenging and supercharging.

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 (b).With the aid of sketches explain about three methods of scavenging.
2. (a) Sketch a section through plunger and barrel of fuel injection pump.
(b) Describe the above sketch and explain how amount of fuel delivered is
regulated.
3. With an aid of diagram, explain a lubrication system and piston cooling system
for a medium speed diesel engine.
4. With an aid of simple sketch, describe a starting air valve of a diesel generator
engine showing principle parts, materials and methods of operation.
5. With reference to diesel generator engine, write down the procedures for
overhauling of cylinder cover in which steps of dismantling, methods of
checking, testing and measuring of various parts must be included.

BOE-3 (July, 2014)

SECTION-A
1. With the aid of valve timing diagram, explain operating cycle of 4 stroke cycle
diesel engine?
2. What are the purposes of fitting piston rod stuffing box in crosshead type diesel
engine?
3. What are the symptoms of “Blow pass” occurred in trunk type, 4 stroke cycle
diesel engine?
4. With the aid of sketch, explain how to measure the crank pin ovality and taper.
5. Explain why crankcase ventilation is provided in diesel engine.
6. With reference to bearing technology, explain the reason of providing “Crush”?
7. Draw a power diagram and state how to calculate the power output?
8. Explain the reason of fitting delivery valve at “Jerk Type” fuel pump outlet.
9. What are the functions of double helically cut grooves provided on the plunger
of some fuel injection pump?
10. What is meant by scavenging on internal combustion engine?
11. What preparation should be made to ensure easy starting of auxiliary diesel
engine during cold weather?
12. Describe the path of fuel oil from the storage tank to the engine cylinder.
13. With reference to turbocharger, explain “K” value. Enumerate at least 5 of
various clearances of turbocharger are required to be checked.
14. What are to be checked on a piston of an auxiliary engine when overhauling?
15. What are the disadvantages of a closed cooling system for a diesel engine?
16. What is a pre-combustion chamber? Why is it used?
17. What are the Functions of oil mist detectors? Briefly explain “level” type.

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18. What are the reasons of some diesel ships maneuver on lighter fuel oil?

SECTION-B
1. (a) Describe about an air starting system used for a large two stroke diesel engine.
(b) Sketch a pneumatically operated cylinder air starting valve. (8)
2. (a) Draw a lubricating oil system of 2 stroke, crosshead type , turbocharger, oil
cooled piston type, main propulsion engine.(8)
(b) State contaminants and their effects on lubricating oil and methods of
preventing them. (8)
3. (a) Sketch a hydraulic governor.
(b) Describe the operation of the above governor.
(c) Regarding hydraulic governor, define the following.
(i).Sensitivity (ii).Droop
4. (a) Define the cause of cylinder liner and piston ring wear.
(b) Describe how cylinder liner wear is measured and recorded.
(c) Explain the possible consequences of operating a main engine with excessive
cylinder liner wear.
5. Describe with the aid of sketches the devices fitted how they functioned to protect
the engine against:
(a) Cooling water supply failure
(b) Lubricating oil supply failure
(c) Cylinder lubricator malfunctioning.

BOE-4 (November, 2014)

SECTION-A
1. Describe the type and feature of gas turbine.
2. With the aid of valve timing diagram, explain operating cycle of 4 stroke cycle
diesel engine?
3. Describe the path of fuel oil from the storage tank to the engine cylinder.
4. What is valve overlap? Explain why necessary.
5. What is a pre-combustion chamber? Why is it used?
6. What are the functions of lubricants?
7. What are the safety devices fitted in auxiliary diesel engine?
8. What are to be considered in case of low compression pressure in generator
engine?
9. Draw a power diagram and state how to calculate the power output?
10. What are the functions of oil scraper ring?

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11. Where thermometers are fitted in main diesel engine?
12. What are the specific condition of M.E slow down?
13. Why magnetic filter on L.O system? Where fitted?
14. Explain the reasons for supercharging and different methods.
15. What are the causes of low compression?
16. Types of governor. Function and what is a governor?
17. How to clean fuel oil before combustion chamber?
18. Describe the following;
(a)Piston displacement (b)Compression ratio

SECTION-B
1. (a) Define the cause of cylinder liner and piston ring wear.
(b) Describe how cylinder liner wear is measured and recorded.
(c) Explain the possible consequences of operating a main engine with excessive
cylinder liner wear.
2. With an aid of diagram, explain a lubrication system and piston cooling system
for a medium speed diesel engine.
3. (a) Sketches a cylinder cover of a auxiliary diesel engine. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the above sketch. (5 marks)
(c) How to check AE cylinder head for further use. (6 marks)
4. (a) Describe procedure for checking fuel pump timing of an auxiliary engine? (8)
(b) Explain how correct timing is restored if it was found to be incorrect. (8)
5. (a) Sketch a hydraulic governor.
(b) Describe the operation of the above governor.
(c) Regarding hydraulic governor, define the following.
(i).Sensitivity (ii).Droop

BOE-5, (March, 2015)

SECTION-A
1. Function of Governor. How does it control the speed of a diesel engine?
2. What is the safety devices fitted in auxiliary diesel engine as per SOLAS
requirement?
3. Interlock in M/E?
4. What is Starting Air Valve Overlap? Opening period and purpose
5. Purpose of crosshead
6. How to check Fuel pump timing correct or not?

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7. What is Atomization? Its purpose.
8. How to clean Turbocharger Compressor side underway
9. Explain the critical speed/revolution caused by torsional vibration of shafting
system.
10. Check piston during AE overhauling.
11. Sketch 2 stroke diesel engine power diagram and state how to calculate the
power.
12. Express 7 parameters that reduce the power of engine.
13. Explain Decompression or compression release valve.
14. With the aid of sketch, explain how to measure the crank pin ovality and taper.
15. Why is crankcase ventilator installed?
16. With reference to bearing technology, explain the reason of providing “Crush”?
17. What is a pre-combustion chamber? Why is it used?
18. State 10 items of components of Turbocharger.

SECTION-B
1. (a) Draw a lubricating oil system of 2 stroke, crosshead type , turbocharger, oil
cooled piston type, main propulsion engine.(8)
(b) State contaminants and their effects on lubricating oil and methods of
preventing them. (8)
2. (a)Functions of a Lubricant
(b) Draw a diagram for LO system.
(c) Contaminants and Effects.
3. (a) Crankcase Relief Valve.
(b) SOLAS Regulations regarding it.
4. (a) Diagram of an appropriate system operating Heavy Fuel Oil.
(b) Show Temperature and pressure
(c) Operation changing DO to HFO.
5. (a) Checking fuel pump timing of AE.
(b) Restoration to correct position in case of fault.

BOE-6 (July, 2015)

SECTION-A
1. What are the functions of lubricants?
2. What is a pre-combustion chamber? Why is it used?
3. With the aid of sketch, explain how to measure the crank pin ovality and taper.

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4. With reference to turbocharger, explain “K” value. Enumerate at least 5 of
various clearances of turbocharger are required to be checked.
5. Explain why crankcase ventilation is provided in diesel engine.
6. Sketch 2 stroke diesel engine power diagram and state how to calculate the
power.
7. What is the purpose of fitting cross-head in a diesel engine?
8. Explain the starting air valve overlap in starting system of a diesel engine.
9. With the aid of valve timing diagram, explain operating cycle of 4 stroke cycle
diesel engine?
10. What are the advantages/disadvantages of a closed cooling system for a diesel
engine?
11. Explain the reason of fitting delivery valve at “Jerk Type” fuel pump outlet.
12. What are the functions of double helically cut grooves provided on the plunger
of some fuel injection pump?
13. What are the purposes of fitting piston rod stuffing box in crosshead type diesel
engine?
14. How to check Fuel pump timing correct or not?
15. What are the factors governed for good combustion of a diesel fuel?
16. What is the resilient chock, where are fitted is used?
17. Exhaust v/v rotating (reasons)
18. Explain why crankcase ventilation is provided in diesel engine.

SECTION-B
1. (a) State the difference between scavenging and supercharging.
(b) With the aid of sketch, explain about three methods of scavenging.
2. (a) Sketch a cross section through a piston rod stuffing box. (6 marks)
(b) Explain with reasons, which parts should be paid special attention during
overhauling of the stuffing box. (10 marks)
3. Sketch and explain high pressure double wall pipe and safety system. (16 marks)
4. Sketch and describe about an air starting system of a large two stroke diesel
engine. (16 marks)
5. Sketch and describe main engine F.O system. (16 marks)

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BOE-7, (November, 2015)

SECTION-A
1. Explain the starting air valve overlap in starting system of a diesel engine
opening period and purpose.
2. Draw a power diagram and state how to calculate the power output?
3. Explain the reason of fitting delivery valve at “Jerk Type” fuel pump outlet.
4. With reference to turbocharger, explain “K” value. Enumerate at least 5 of
various clearances of turbocharger are required to be checked.
5. State how many types of governor and describe the functions of governor.
6. Explain Decompression or compression release valve.
7. State 10 items of components of turbocharger.
8. What are the purposes of fitting piston rod stuffing box in crosshead type diesel
engine?
9. Why and where resilient chokes? Purpose?
10. Combustion process
11. Specific condition for ME shut down
12. Different between two stroke engine and four stroke engine.
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SECTION-B
1. (a).Sketch a section through typical injector nozzle assembly.
(b).Describe the above sketch and explain how atomization is produced.
2. (a)Sketch large engine bedplate construction.
(b) Explain bedplate construction to withstand load
3. (a) Sketch a turbocharger
(b)Describe the above turbocharger construction
(c)Explain the lubricating system of T/C
4. (a) Why necessary to measure crankshaft deflection and when to carry out? (8
marks)

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 (b)What are the possible causes of crankshaft misalignment? (8 marks)
5. Discuss briefly about following
(i) Exhaust valve defects and indication
(ii) Importance of cooling and effect of excessive cooling

BOE-8 (March, 2016)

SECTION-A
1. Explain the starting air valve overlap in starting system of a diesel engine
opening period and purpose.
2. What are to be checked on a bottom end bearing of an auxiliary engine when
overhauling?
3. What is the safety devices fitted in auxiliary diesel engine as per SOLAS
requirements?
4. What are the symptoms of “Blow pass” occurred in trunk type, 4 stroke cycle
diesel engine?
5. With the aid of sketch, explain how to measure the crank pin ovality and taper.
6. Draw a power diagram and state how to calculate the power output?
7. What are the functions of double helically cut grooves provided on the plunger
of some fuel injection pump?
8. What are the disadvantages of a closed cooling system for a diesel engine?
9. What is valve overlap? Explain why necessary.
10. What is the safety devices fitted in auxiliary diesel engine?
11. Express 7 parameters that reduce the power of the engine.
12. Explain Decompression or compression release valve.
13. State 10 items of components of turbocharger.
14. Combustion process
15. Sketch trunk type engine.
16. Describe timing diagram of 2 stroke engine.
17. Explain the liner calibration during overhaul?
18. Describe the principle of behind oil mist detection.

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SECTION-B
1. With an aid of diagram, explain a lubrication system and piston cooling system
for a medium speed diesel engine.
2. (a)How will you check the fuel timing of an auxiliary engine?
(b)Explain the correct timing is restored found to be incorrect.

3. (a) Why necessary to measure crankshaft deflection and when to carry out?
(b)What are the possible causes of crankshaft misalignment.
4. Sketch and describe cylinder head relief valve.
5. Draw F.O system including F.O service tank? How to change D.O to F.O?

BOE-9 (July, 2016)

SECTION-A
1. Compare timing turbocharger and sketch non-turbocharged and four strokes
turbocharged.
2. State the differences between scavenging and supercharging.
3. What are the functions of a bedplate?
4. Explain the methods for checking the clearance of main bearing.
5. Explain why crankcase ventilation is provided in diesel engine.
6. With reference to turbocharger, explain “K” value. Enumerate at least 5 of
various clearances of a turbocharger are required to be checked.
7. Explain the indicated power and how to calculate?
8. Explain swirl (turbulence) and penetration are important to ignition and
combustion of fuel-air mixture.
9. What is exhaust valve needed rotating during engine operation? (poppet type
exhaust valves)
10. What are the purposes of fitting crosshead in a diesel engine?
11. How do you understand direct drive engine?
12. Explain the critical speed, its adverse effect and is means torsional vibration of
shafting system.
13. What is governor compensation and hunting?
14. How to routine after stopping main engine?
15. What are the functions of lubricating oil?

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16. What are functions of piston ring? Describe the properties materials and used
for piston ring.
17. Explain the principle objective of cylinder lubrication.
18. What are the specific conditions which can cause main engine to shut down?

SECTION-B
1. (a) Draw turbocharger lube oil independent header tank system
(b) How many methods of turbocharger lube oil system available and describe
it?
2. (a) Sketch a low speed 2 stroke marine engine piston. (8 marks)
(b) Describe above sketch and how to cool the piston? (8 marks)
3. (a) How many methods of crank shaft manufacturing draw the sketch?
(b) Briefly describe above sketch and which design of crank shaft is useful.
4. (a) Sketch a main engine cylinder relief valve.(8 marks)
(b) What is the purpose and operation of fitting cylinder relief valve on each unit
of the diesel engine? (8 marks)
5. (a)How to defect in engine which fuel injector is low pressure.
(b) State the consequences of injector faults.
(c) Explain the procedure for overhauling and testing.

BOE-10, (November, 2016)

SECTION-A
1. What are the key parameters in main engine performance observations?
2. With the aid of timing diagram, explain operating cycle of 2 stroke cycle engine?
3. What are the safety devices of control air system?
4. Describe the conditions which create dangerous oil mist in crankcase.
5. What is indicator diagram and explain its purpose.
6. What are the possible causes for loss of water from expansion tank?
7. What are the causes of ME all units Exhaust Temperatures are high?
8. In four stroke engine, before closing exhaust valve, why open suction valve?
9. What are the fault findings when a diesel generator engine fails to start?
10. What are to be considered in case of low compression pressure in generator
engine?

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11. How will you notice your engine is overload?
12. Explain Decompression or compression release valve.
13. What preparation should be made to ensure easy starting of auxiliary G/E during
cold weather?
14. Engine lube oil sump level is rising, explain possible causes.
15. Why necessary to measure crankshaft deflection?
16. What items to be checked during fuel valve overhauling?
17. Why magnetic fitter is fitted on L.O system? Where fitted?
18. What are the functions of nozzle ring in turbocharger?

SECTION-B
1. With reference to diesel generator engine, write down the procedures for
overhauling of piston in which steps of dismantling, methods of checking and
measuring of various parts must be included.
2. Describe over speed trip for auxiliary engine.
3. (a).Sketch a section through typical injector nozzle assembly.
(b).Describe the above sketch and explain how atomization is produced.
4. With an aid of diagram, explain a lubrication system and piston cooling system
for a medium speed diesel engine.
5. (a) Explain why clearance is provided between the rocker arm and the head
valve stem.
(b) Describe the effects of both insufficient and excessive clearance between
rocker arm and valve stem.

BOE-11 (March, 2017)

SECTION-A
1. What are to be checked on a cylinder liner of an auxiliary engine during
overhauling?
2. How many tests are to be carried out for fuel valve?
3. What are the causes of lube oil sump level is rising in an auxiliary engine?
4. What are the specific conditions which can cause main engine to shut down?
5. What are to be considered in case of low compression pressure in generator

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 engine?
6. What are to be checked on piston of auxiliary engine during overhauling?
7. What is the purpose of fitting skirt section in a piston of trunk type diesel engine?
8. What do you understand by the terms atomization and explain purpose of it?
9. Explain the reason of fitting delivery valve at Jerk type fuel pump outlet.
10. What are the purposes of fitting piston rod stuffing box in cross-head type diesel
engine?
11. How to take good sample for lube oil analysis?
12. What are the key parameters in main engine performance observation?
13. Regarding of Fuel Oil, what is meant of flash point?
14. What is safety devices fitted on starting air line to prevent for air line explosion?
15. What are the symptoms of “Blow pass” occurred in trunk type, 4 stroke cycle
diesel engine?
16. What are the Functions of over speed trip of a diesel engine?
17. What are to be checked during crankcase inspection?
18.

SECTION-B
1. (a) With aid of sketch, explain cooling water system for auxiliary engine?
(b) Explain purpose of cooling water test and how many tests are to be carried
out?
2. Sketch and describe about an air starting system fitted to an auxiliary engine.
3. (a)Sketch and explain a crank case relief valve fitted to a marine diesel engine.
(b) What are the SOLAS requirements regarding with crank case relief valve?
4. (a) Sketch a cylinder cover of an auxiliary diesel engine?
(b) Describe above the sketch.
5. (a) Regarding to the poppet type exhaust valve, explain why tappet clearance
required and how to adjust tappet clearance?
(b) Explain the effect of each of the following on the operation of the engine (i)
tappet clearance too small (ii) tappet clearance too large.

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BOE-12 (July, 2017)

Section-A
1. Explain the principle objective of cylinder lubrication.
2. What are to be considered in case of low compression pressure in generator
engine?
3. State about early combustion and late combustion?
4. What are to be check cylinder liner of aux: engine during overhauling?
5. How many tests are to be carried out for fuel valve?
6. What are the fault findings when a diesel generator engine fail to start?
7. What are the safety devices fitted on GE as per SOLAS requirement?
8. What are the Function of oil mist detector?
9. What are the Purpose of scraper rings on diesel engine piston?
10. What are the specific condition of M.E slow down?
11. What is safety devices fitted on starting air line to prevent for air line explosion?
12. How will you notice your engine is overload?
13. What are the purpose of fitting piston rod stuffing box in cross head type diesel
engine?
14. Why necessary to measure crankshaft deflection?
15. State condition may cause uptake fire?
16. How to know air cooler require cleaning? (Why air cooler cleaning is required?)
17. Why non-return valve is fitted on air starting system? Where is it fitted?
18. Why cooling water system should be vented? Where is it fitted?

Section-B
1. Describes, with the aid of diagrams, a lubrication and piston cooling system for
a medium-speed diesel engine
2. (a) Sketch starting air system using starting air valve fitted to an auxiliary engine.
(b) Describe above sketch.
3. (a) Sketch a section through plunger and barrel of fuel injection pump.
(b) Describe the above sketch and explain how amount of fuel delivered is
regulated.
4. (a) Sketch a simple governor.

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 (b) Describe the above governor and explain how to maintain normal running
speed under condition of variable load.
5. (a) State the differences between scavenging and supercharging.
(b) With the aid of sketches explain about three methods of scavenging.

BOE-13 (November, 2017)

SECTION-A
1. What are to be considered in case of low compression pressure in generator
engine?
2. Explain the principle objective of cylinder lubrication.
3. What are the functions of oil scraper ring?
4. What are the safety devices fitted on cylinder cover?
5. Explain the reasons for supercharging and different methods.
6. Purpose of valve overlap? (What is valve overlap? Explain why necessary.)
7. What is the function of Labyrinths seal in turbocharger?
8. State possible causes of cylinder head cracking.
9. Why air cooler cleaning is required?
10. What is the function of air distributor in air starting system for marine diesel
engine?
11. What are the causes of diesel engine is knocking? (Why diesel knocking?)
12. What is IHP? Explain formula?
13. Why magnetic filter on L.O system? Where fitted?
14. State condition may cause uptake fire?
15. Explain Decompression or compression release valve.
16. How many tests are to be carried out for fuel valve?
17. Why necessary to measure crankshaft deflection?
18. What is the purpose of settling tank?

SECTION-B
1. (a) Sketch starting air system using starting air valve fitted to an auxiliary engine.
(b) Describe above sketch.
2. (a) What is indicator diagram and explain its purpose.

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 (b) With aid of sketch, state about early combustion and late combustion?
3. (a) Sketches a cylinder cover of a auxiliary diesel engine.
(b) Describe the above sketch.
(c) How to check AE cylinder head for further use.
4. (a) With aid of sketch, explain cooling water system for auxiliary engine?
(b) Explain purpose of cooling water test and how many tests are to be carried
out?
5. (a) With the aid of sketches explain about three methods of scavenging.
(b) Describe efficiency of above methods.
(c) Which method is the best and why?

BOE-14 (March, 2018)

Section-A

1. Explain the principle objective of cylinder lubrication. (Purpose of Cyl. Oil)

2. What is the function of Labyrinths seal in turbocharger?
3. What are the causes of diesel engine is knocking?
4. Why magnetic filter on L.O system? Where is it fitted?
5. What are the cause of uptake fire? (State condition may cause uptake fire?)
6. What are the symptoms of “Blow pass” occurred in trunk type, 4 stroke cycle
diesel engine?
7. Explain the reason of fitting delivery valve at “Jerk Type” fuel pump outlet.
8. What are the possible causes for loss of water from expansion tank?
9. What are the causes of ME all units Exhaust Temperatures are high?
10. What are the functions of nozzle ring in turbocharger?
11. What are the functions of water mist catcher?
12. Cylinder cover safety valve (What are the safety devices fitted on cylinder cover?)
13. Exhaust valve burnt out (State, with reasons, the indications of exhaust valve
burn out.)
14. What are the possible causes of crankshaft misalignment?
15. What are to be checked during crankpin inspection?
16. How many tests for crankcase oil of an auxiliary engine are to be carried out

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 onboard?
17. Engine lube oil sump level is rising, explain possible causes.

Section-B
1. (a) Sketch a starting air system using starting air valve fitted to an auxiliary diesel
engine.
(b) Describe the above sketch. (Material)
2. (a) Sketch any type of crankcase relief valve fitted in diesel engine.
(b) Describe the above sketch, starting size and pressure setting.
3. With an aid of diagram, explain a lubrication system and piston cooling system
for a medium speed diesel engine.
4. (a) With the aid of sketches explain about three methods of scavenging.
(b) Describe efficiency of above methods.
(c) Which method is the best and why?
5. (a) What is indicator diagram and explain its purpose. (With aid of sketch)
(b) Explain about early combustion and late combustion?

BOE-15 (July, 2018)

Section-A
1. What are the specific condition of M.E slow down?
2. Sketch the supercharging system?
3. What is the Function of rotocap? (Why exhaust valve is needed rotating during
operation?)
4. Boiler gauge glass blown down?
5. Principle of “Jerk Type” fuel pump. (Explain the reason of fitting delivery valve
at the “Jerk Type” fuel pump outlet.)
6. Bearing Crush? (With reference to bearing technology, explain the reason of
providing “Crush”?)
7. Purpose of Cyl. Oil (Explain the principle objective of cylinder lubrication.)
8. How will you notice your engine is overload?
9. With respect to fuel technology: what is Cetane number and its effects upon
combustion?
10. What are the advantages (and) disadvantages of a closed cooling system for a

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 diesel engine?
11. Purpose of Labyrinths seal in Turbocharger? (What is the function of Labyrinths
seal in turbocharger?)
12. How to know air cooler require cleaning? (Why air cooler cleaning is required?)
13. Possible cause of starting air valve sticking. (What are the causes an air start
valve to stick?)
14. Possible cause of Cylinder Head cracking. (Possible cause of Cylinder Liner
cracking)
15. What are the causes of Piston Ring Failure?
16. Enumerate crankshaft making methods? (Types of crankshaft)
17. What are the cause of uptake fire? (State conditions that may cause uptake fire?)
18. What are the fault findings when a diesel generator engine fail to start?

Section-B
1. (a)Sketch a section through typical fuel injector. (not nozzle injector assembly)
(b).Describe the above sketch and explain how atomization is produced.
2. (a) What is indicator diagram and explain its purpose. (With aid of sketch)
(b) Explain about early combustion and late combustion?
3. (a) Draw a lubricating oil system of 2 stroke, crosshead type , turbocharger, oil
cooled piston type, main propulsion engine.(8 marks)
(b) State contaminants and their effects on lubricating oil and methods of
preventing them. (8 marks)
4. (a) Sketch a simple governor.
(b) Describe the above governor and explain how to maintain normal running
speed under condition of variable load. (10)
5. (a) Sketch a main engine cylinder relief valve. (8 marks)
(b) What is the purpose and operation of fitting cylinder relief valve on each unit
of the diesel engine? (8 marks)

BOE-16, (November, 2018)

SECTION-A
1. What are the symptoms of choked fuel valve of generator engine?
2. Draw an out of phase diagram and state what are the effects of late combustion.

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3. What are the functions of bed plate?
4. What are the causes of diesel engine is knocking? (Why diesel knocking?)
5. State the factors that indicate whether fuel pump timing of an auxiliary engine
is correct or not?
6. Engine lube oil sump level is rising, explain possible causes.
7. What are the causes of ME one unit Exhaust Temperatures are high?
8. State how many types of governor and describe the functions of governor.
9. What is the purpose of fitting skirt section in a piston of trunk diesel engine?
10. What are the reasons of some diesel ships maneuver on lighter fuel oil?
11. Why magnetic fitter is fitted on L.O system? Where fitted?
12. What are the safety devices of control air system?
13. Explain why crankcase ventilation is provided in diesel engine.
14. What are the safety devices fitted on cylinder cover?
15. Explain Ignition of fuel & ignition delay.
16. Explain the reasons for supercharging and different methods.
17. What are the causes /and effect of piston ring broken.
18. Why cooling water system should be vented? Where is it fitted?

SECTION-B
1. (a) Sketch a section through plunger and barrel of fuel injection pump.
(b) Describe the above sketch and explain how amount of fuel delivered is
2. (a) Sketch the arrangement of a large two stroke engine cylinder liner in position
in the cylinder block. (8 marks)
(b) Describe how jacket water sealing is carried out between liner and cylinder
block. (8 marks)
3. (a)Sketch an any type of crankcase relief valve fitted in diesel engine.
(b).Describe the above sketch, starting size and pressure setting.
4. Sketch and describe over speed trip for auxiliary engine.
5. (a) Draw turbocharger lube oil independent header tank system
(b) How many methods of turbocharger lube oil system available and describe
it?

BOE-17, (March, 2019)

SECTION-A
1. Explain the starting air valve overlap in starting system of a diesel engine.
2. What do you understand by the terms ‘atomization’ and explain purpose of it?
3. What is the purpose of fitting deflector in fuel injection pump?

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4. Explain the function of diffuser in turbocharger?
5. Regarding to the poppet type exhaust valve, explain why tappet clearance
required.
6. What are to be considered in case of black smoke exhaust coming out from a
diesel generator engine?
7. Explain lost motion and how many reversing method in marine diesel engine?
8. What are the causes of piston crown burning?
9. What are functions of piston ring? Describe the properties materials and used
for piston ring.
10. State possible causes of cylinder head cracking.
11. What are the possible causes for loss of water from expansion tank?
12. What is the causes of turbocharger surging in large 2 stroke diesel engine
13. Why necessary to measure crankshaft deflection?
14. What are the Functions of over speed trip of a diesel engine?
15. How many types of LO contaminants that can cause corrosion?
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SECTION-B
1. (a) Sketches a cylinder cover of a auxiliary diesel engine. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the above sketch. (5 marks)
2. (a) Explain the mechanics of Primary and Secondary explosion in the crankcase.
(10 marks)
(b) Describe the precautions which must be taken to avoid these kinds of
explosions. (6 marks)
3. (a).Sketch a section through typical injector nozzle assembly.
(b).Describe the above sketch and explain how atomization is produced.
4. (a) Sketch mechanical lubricator. (8)
(b)Explain the effect of excess and less cylinder lubrication.(8)
5. (a).Sketch a hydraulic tensioning device for cylinder head nut of a generator
engine .
(b).Describe about the above sketch.
(c).What safety measures are taken into account for using it?

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BOE-18, (July, 2019)

SECTION-A
1. How many tests are to be carried out for fuel valve?
2. What is safety devices fitted on starting air line to prevent for air line explosion?
3. Describe the path of fuel oil from the storage tank to the engine cylinder.
4. How can you check machinery performance from daily basic?
5. What are the purpose of cylinder L.O?
6. Explain the principle objective of cylinder lubrication.
7. What are the factors governed for good combustion of a diesel fuel?
8. Explain Decompression or compression release valve.
9. Explain interference fit and shrink fit? (4)
10. What are the possible causes for loss of water from expansion tank?
11. Explain how to avoid hot spot in crankcase
12. Why non-return valve is fitted on air starting system? Where is it fitted?
13. Possible cause of starting air valve sticking. (What are the causes an air start
valve to stick?)
14. What are to be checked on piston of auxiliary engine during overhauling?
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SECTION-B
1. (a) Regarding to SOLAS, state requirement oil mist detector for marine diesel
engine.(4)
(b)Sketch and describe comparator type oil mist detector. (12)
2. (a) Sketch starting air system using starting air valve fitted to an auxiliary engine.
(b) Describe above sketch.
3. (a) Draw turbocharger lube oil independent header tank system
(b) How many methods of turbocharger lube oil system available and describe
it?
4. Sketch and explain high pressure double wall pipe and safety system. (16 marks)
5. (a) Define the cause of cylinder liner and piston ring wear.
(b) Describe how cylinder liner wear is measured and recorded.
(c) Explain the possible consequences of operating a main engine with excessive
cylinder liner wear.

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BOE-19, (November, 2019)

SECTION-A
1. What are the purposes of fitting piston rod stuffing box in crosshead type diesel
engine?
2. Explain why crankcase ventilation is provided in diesel engine.
3. Why magnetic filter on L.O system? Where fitted?
4. Enumerate crankshaft making methods? (Types of crankshaft)
5. Describe the following;
(a)Piston displacement (b)Compression ratio
6. Describe how to carry out the cleaning of turbocharger’s turbine side under way
with water.
7. What specifications are indicated in name plate of main propulsion engine?
8. What are the safety devices fitted on air bottle?
9. What are the factors governed for good combustion of a diesel fuel?
10. What are to be considered in case of low compression pressure in generator
engine?
11. What are to be considered in case of black smoke exhaust coming out from a
diesel generator engine?
12. Explain the reason of fitting delivery valve at Jerk type fuel pump outlet.
13. 52. Regarding with lubricating oil what is viscosity Index?
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SECTION-B
1. (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the operation of a fuel injector, (12)
(b) Explain how its opening pressure is adjusted and how it may be tested. (4)
2. (a).Sketch a starting air system using starting air valve fitted to an auxiliary
diesel engine.
(b).Describe the above sketch.
3. Sketch and explain high pressure double wall pipe and safety system. (16 marks)
4. (a) Sketch a hydraulic governor.
(b) Describe the operation of the above governor.
(c) Regarding hydraulic governor, define the following.
(i).Sensitivity (ii).Droop

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5. (a) Explain the causes for trunk engine piston seizure. (8 marks)
(b) What are the signs that a piston is about to seize? (8 marks)

BOE-20, (March, 2020)

SECTION-A
1. What are the disadvantages of a closed cooling system for a diesel engine?
2. What are the causes of ME all units Exhaust Temperatures are high?
3. States, for a marine propulsion diesel engine, typical values of:
(a) brake thermal efficiency (b) mechanical efficiency
4. What are the causes of improper rotor valve jamming?
5. What are the functions of camshaft?
6. Explain the procedure of testing of emergency generator?
7. What are the symptoms of choked fuel valve of generator engine?
8. What are the functions of nozzle ring in turbocharger?
9. With the aid of sketch, explain how to measure the crankpin ovality and taper?
10. Explain the indicated power and how to calculate?
11. What are to be checked on a bottom end bearing of an auxiliary engine when
overhauling?
12. State the parameters that indicate whether charged air pressure of an auxiliary
engine is sufficient or not?
13. How to take good sample for lube oil analysis?
14. What are the safety devices of control air system?
15. Explain the starting air valve overlap in starting system of a diesel engine.
16. What are the causes of your engine is overload?
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SECTION-B
1. (a) Sketches a cylinder cover of a auxiliary diesel engine. (5 marks)
(b) Describe the above sketch. (5 marks)
(c) How to check AE cylinder head for further use. (6 marks)
2. (a) Sketch a cross section through a piston rod stuffing box. (6 marks)
(b) Explain with reasons, which parts should be paid special attention during
overhauling of the stuffing box. (10 marks)

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3. With reference to diesel generator engine, write down the procedures for
overhauling of piston in which steps of dismantling, methods of checking and
measuring of various parts must be included.
4. (a) Draw a lubricating oil system of 2 stroke, crosshead type , turbocharger, oil
cooled piston type, main propulsion engine.
(b) State contaminants and their effects on lubricating oil and methods of
preventing them.
5. With reference to turbocharger:
(a) With aid of sketch, explain the terms Pulse & constant pressure system (8)
(b) List the advantages and disadvantages of each of the above systems (8)

BOE-21, (July, 2020)

SECTION-A
1. What are the possible consequence of loosen tie bolt?
2. What are to be considered in case of low compression pressure in generator
engine?
3. Explain how to be determined that a charge air cooler requires cleaning.
4. What is the cause of excessive deflection?
5. Explain the function of rotocap
6. 54. Explain how the operation of L.O low pressure alarm and trip may be tested
7. Describe the conditions which create dangerous oil mist in crankcase.
8. What are the case of thinn shell bearing shifting.
9. What are to be considered in case of black smoke exhaust coming out from a
diesel generator.
10. State condition may cause uptake fire?
11. What are the reasons of some diesel ships maneuver on lighter fuel oil?
12. What are the functions of lubricants?
13. Explain the possible consequences of operating a main engine with excessive
cylinder liner wear.
14. What is the safety devices fitted in auxiliary diesel engine as per SOLAS
requirements?
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SECTION-B

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