July 2013 Question Sketch and describe the arrangement of a main engine camshaft chain Describe the repair

procedure following fracture of one chain link during operation of engine give possible reasons for failure and explain how the chain is set initially at the correct degree of tension

Question., 2006 Aug. With reference to piston rings State the causes of breakage State how maintenance and engine operation can minimize breakage

Explain the possible consequence W.R.T. performance and safety of operating the engine with broken or severely worn rings

Question. With respect to main boiler super heater arrangements: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of contra flow with parallel flow design Describe how the element tube banks are supported yet allow for expansion Describe how boiler carryover affects super heater effectiveness and condition.

Question SR 4, 2, 2008, 2006 Aug Sr 6.

If a main engine piston seizes in its liner at sea and it is not possible to replace the unit, explain, in detail, what provisions are made in the engine, to enable the ship to reach port?

Question 2006 Describe with the aid of sketches an arrangement for operating the fuel valve of a heavy oil engine. Explain how the timing is affected and the supply of fuel regulated to suit varying load.

Question Class 2 April 2006, Class 4 Sr.No.9 2005 With reference to mechanical/hydraulic governors explain:

(a) Why flyweights are driven at a higher rotational speed than the engine. (b) How dead band effects are reduced (c) How hunting is reduced (d) How the output torque is increased.

Question SR 7 2008, July 2007, Sr. No. 9 Nov 2006. With reference to medium speed engine cylinder liners: Explain the cause and effects of polishing or glazing; Describe, with the aid of sketches, an anti-polishing ring. And explain how it is fitted in the liner; Explain the action of an anti-polishing ring during the operation of the engine; Describe how effective cylinder lubrication is maintained.

Question SR 4 2009, 2006 OCT (a) Define the essential conditions, which must be satisfied by the air supply for a pneumatic Control system. (b) Sketch a control air supply arrangement and give a reasoned explanation for positioning of dryers and filters.

Questions March 2009, 8 2008. Sr 9 2007 Give a list of the properties or test by which distillate and blended fuels may be specified or decisions be made on their fitness for use. Name the properties or constituents that may be found in a blended fuel having a high viscosity and high carbon content. Explain how they may cause problems in engine operation.