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Motor IV
MARINE ENGINEERING-MOTOR
1.Exhaust temp of one unit is high; what could be the reason?
Leaky injector,leaky exhaust valve,scavenge fire,incorrect fuel injection timing,incorrect fuel pump
setting,scavenge ports choked, temp indicator faulty.
2. How is L.O. For X head lubrication delivered in (B/W SULZER Engines)
separate pipe fron M\E sump in B/W and separate crosshead pump for sulzer engines.
3. How many tie rods will be there?
Function of tie rods?funtion of tie rods is to hold the cylinder block, engine frame and bed plate
under compression. 2N+2
4. What is the role of the Thrust block?
The role of thrust block is to transmit the axial thrust from the propeller to the hull to avoid
misalignment of crankshaft.
5. Where is the thrust bearing in MC series or RTA engines?
in MC series engines thrust block is placed after the flywheel.
6. Why is the thrust bearing at the aft end of the engine and not at the forward end?
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7. Why is the thrust bearing close to the engine and not close to the stern tube?
Area near stern tube small and not adequately stiffened.
8. M/E stuffing box components?
9. What is the role of the stuffing box?
Isolate crankcase from combustion chamber, avoid mixing of oils,avoid combustion products going to
C/C
10. What is the difference between stuffing box drain oil and scavenge space drain oil?
Scavenge space drain oil is cyl oil. Stuffing box drain oil is C/C oil.
11. Why are piston rings changed?
12.2-Stroke Valve timing diagram
13. What are the strokes in 2 stroke and four stroke engines?
Compression/ expansion stroke. Suction/compression/power/exhaust.
14. Why are telescopic pipes used for oil lubrication?
For X hd lubrication.
15. Why is fuel timing important?
Efficient combustion, avoid fuel knock, maximum power output, avoid after burning.
16. How is fuel timing checked and adjusted?
(engine type based on candidates experience)
17. What is the principle of a diesel engine?
18. Why are 2 springs sometimes used in inlet and exhaust valves?
Avoid breaking or bending due to Resonance, one right hand and other left hand, twisting moment
neutralized, increase closing force on valve, avoid valve bounce.
19. What will you check in springs during overhaul?
20. How does a roto-cap work?
21. How is BHP calculation using indicator diagram done?
22. What is MEP and MIP?
Mean effective pressure, mean indicated pressure.
23. What is the difference between the two?
24. Why is cylinder head fitted in engines?
25. Are there engines W/O cylinder head?
Yes, double acting doxford 2 stroke opposed piston engines.
26. Draw 2-S timing diagram
27. Why is an expansion tank provided in jacket cooling water system?
Air removal, replenishing water,expansion of hot liquid, positives suction head for pump.
28. Why do we Blow through Engines?
29. How is T/C RPM measured?
Proximity sensor
30. Is there any difference between A/E and M/E Governors
31. Indicator cards why and and how are they taken?
ME performance,
32. What is Hydrodynamic lubrication?
Wedge of liquid is formed due to rotation, moving surfaces separated by pr of continuous unbroken
film of luboil. Load taken completely by oil film.
33. What is rolling contact bearing?
Ball or roller bearings
34. What is MCR and CSR?
Maximum continuous rating- max continuous output at which engine can be run safely and
continuously, used for calculation of strength of engine. CSR- continuous standard rating output at
service speed for economical and efficient operation corresponding to thermal and mechanical load.
Maintenance point of view
35. What is PS? What is its relation to kilowatt?
PS german unit for horse power. 1 PS = 0.7355 KW =0.986 hp
36. What was the specific fuel consumption in your last ship?
37. What was the specific cylinder oil consumption?
Cylinder oil consumption in grams per KwHr.
38. What is relation between power and rpm of a main diesel engine?
39. What will be the power developed by a main engine if it runs in DD?
40. What is the relation between the ships speed and engine power?
41. Will the engine develop any power, if it is run when a ship is aground?
42. What is a CPP? How does it function?
controllable pitch propeller,
43. What is the difference between fuel valve opening pressure and fuel injection pressure?
44. What is an under slung crankshaft?
45. How many crankshafts are there in V type engines?
46. How are connecting rods fitted?
47.Do two stroke engines need tappet clearance adjustment?
48. How will you know, without opening anything, that an engine is 2S or 4S?
49. What are the two strokes in 2S engines called?
Compression, power
50. Why does Sulzer use hydraulic jack bolts for main bearings?
51. What is the meaning of TBN in lubricating oils?
52. Why is LO of different TBN used for M/E cylinder oil and Crankcase oil?
53. What are the values of TBN for main engine crankcase oil?
54. What is the difference between heat and temperature?
heat is a form of energy. Temp is the degree of hotness or coolness of the body.
55. If water is found in crank case LO, what could be the cause?
Liner leakage, purifier not efficient,
56.How will you test the opening pressure of a crank case relief door?
Relief valve assembly removed from place and fitted to a blank flange with connections for
compressed air and pr. Gauge. Comp air then admitted slowly to check lifting pr,
57.Sketch stern tube lubricating oil system. Type of seal arrangements to prevent lubricating oil
going overboard/sea water coming in.
lip seal, stuffing box, radial face seals
58. How and why are tappet clearances taken?
59. What will you check in crank case inspection?
Crankshaft deflection, metal particles in oil, smell and colour of oil, paint peeling off, scoring on
piston rod, black oil underside of stuffing box, web slippage,bearing metal oozing out from casing, oil
flowing from all lubricating points, crankcase vents clear,connecting rod paygeneral inspection for
any cracks.
60. State the starting interlocks on Main Engine.
Turning gear interlock, running direction interlocks, cam position interlock, telegraph interlock.
61. How will you commission Aux. Engine (Generator) after its decarbonization?
62. How will you draw out lubricating samples for analysis and what information is require to
be furnished to laboratory?
After filters when engine is still running. Running hours, machinery, original grade of oil.
63. If a piston has suffered damage/crack, how is the main Engine Unit out off?
64. How will you remove Main Bearing bottom half of Main Engine and also push back?
65. How is poker gauge reading taken and what is its significance?
To measure propeller drop.
66. What is Impressed current system? Where is it fitted ? What is its purpose? How does it
work?
67. What checks are carried out on Tail Shaft?
Bending, resin grease on flange between tail and intermediate shaft, cracks, alignment, grooving in
way of seals, shaft grounding votage.
68. How will you proceed to take crankshaft deflections? What could possibly be reasons for
crankshaft misalignment?
Bearing wear down, saddle wear, grounding, distortion of bed plate, uneven loading, prolonged low
load operation, slak foundation bolts, improper loading and ballasting
69. State your main engine specifications.
70. What action will you take if Main Engine Piston is about to seize?
Increase cylinder lub and keep turning on turning gear.
71. Setting pressure of crankcase relief valve?
Relationship between area of relief valve and volume of crankcase.
72. What is the difference between Main Engine and Aux. Engine Governor?
73. How will you reverse the the engine from full ahead/full astern/ crash stop?
74. When blowing through main engine, one of the units relief valve is lifted. What could be the
reasons?
75. Why does a Piston seize? What action must be taken?
Cylinder lubrication inadequate, micro seizure.
76. What will you check if piston cooling and jacket cooling temperatures start going high?
Preheat setting,JCW temperature controller, purge oil from controller, LT cooling temp high.
77. What are the symptoms of piston crack and liner crack? What action will you take?
Rapid rise in sump level, piston cooling temperature high.
78. What is athwart ship for?
79. What is name Thrust Block and what is its purpose and where is it fitted?
80. What is the name of big end Bearing Bolts?
81. Give reasons for main engine not starting on air.
82. What is Compression pressure in main engine?
100-110 bar.
83. What is the first symptom of Scavenge fire?
Increase in scavenge air temperature, increased exhaust temp, surging, smoke from T/C air inlet,
smoke, noise
84. Why do we measure Butt clearance?
85. What is the use of telegraph?
86. State maximum and minimum clearances of Butt clearance.
87. Describe safety features of a main engine.
88. State remedial measures of a Scavenge fire.
89. What is diesel knock and how does it affect engine performance?
Combustion noise due to ignition delay, occurs during starting from cold. Rapid increase in pressure
and temperature, after burning, uneconomic running.
90. What is after burning and what are its symptoms?
Exhaust temp high, uneconomic running, reduction in thermal efficiency, loss of power, fouling from
carbon deposits, overheating in exhaust system.
91. What are the types of Scavenging?
loop, cross, uniflow
92. What will you do if jacket temperature of Auxi. Engine increases in the watch?
Change over jacket water cooler or put both coolers in service.
93. How do you come to know an exhaust valve is leaking in any cylinder?
high exhaust temperature, loss of compression pressure, spark from funnel,
94. How do we know if an air inlet is leaking?
Starting air line will be hot, relief valve/ bursting disc will lift
95. What is the requirement of a crosshead?
96. How is an engine installed on a tanktop?
97. What is scavenge fire? Causes, Prevention and action taken?
98. What is crankcase explosion? Causes, Prevention and action taken?
99. To what pressure is a crankcase relief door valve set and how does it function?
100. During manoeuvring if automatic air starting valve gets seized, what action will you take?
101. What have you gained from the Simulation Course attended by you?
102. What are the safety system on simulator?
103. From where we do the crash manoeuvring?
104. How is an AE decarbonised?
105. What precaution will you take while increasing oil scraper ring in piston groove and why?
106. How do you start a generator?
107.How to start a purifier and stop it?
108. State the symptoms of piston running hot.
Piston cooling oil outlet temp high
109. If thrust bearing lubricating oil temp. is getting higher, what action should be taken?
110. What is the purpose of clutch pad in a purifier?
111. What are the probable cause of H.O And L.O. Purifier Overflow?
Throughput high, sludge deposits,sealing water low, improper gravity disc.
112. If generator sump is rising what a probable cause and action you will take?
113. When are safety cut outs of Main Engine tried out and how often?
114. What is the effect of a gravity disc on the separation in a purifier?
115. Principle and operation of remote level indicating gauges.
116. What is a micrometer gauge?
117. Procedure for removing a Main Bearing and taking clearances.
118. How is thrust clearances measured?
119.How is an indicator Card Diagram taken?
120. Bunkering Procedure.
121. Why does surging take place in Turbo charger?
122. How is a fuel injector tested onboard?
123. Methods of starting Diesel Engines.
124. Describe lubricating systems of Main Engine and Aux. Engine.
125. Define mechanical efficiency, brake power, thermal efficiency.
126. What are the starting precautions taken for AE?
127. Difference between 2-S and 4-S.
128. Crankcase explosion.
129. Spark coming from funnel.
Exhaust valve leaking, after burning, late injection, EGB fire, fuel pump timing incorrect.
130. 2 hour notice, action for sailing.
131. M/E parameters and safety devices.
132. Black smoke coming out of exhaust, reason and action.
133. Expansion tank getting overflow. What actions if you are the watchkeeping engineer.
134. Setting of fuel pump timing, reason for change in timing.
135. Regulation for crankcase relief v/v
136. Checking of tappet clearance after decarb of engine.
137. Quantity of air required for starting of A/E.
138. While O/H of engine, before completing the O/H job, 2/E was going on leave. Work is in
incomplete position. How to attend the job to complete the same 0/H.
139. Lub and cooling system of ME.
140. Timing diagram.
141. How to lower and raise the plunger of fuel pump
142. Piston diagram of 2/S, 4/S.
143. Fuel value, fuel pump.
144. Function of piston rings, scrapper ring.
145. Piston cooling.
146. Removing of liner as a full E/R incharge.
147. Low L.O. Pressure cut-out according to last ship.
148. Indications of scavenge fire.
149. What is surging and why?
150. Indicatior diagram.
151. Crankshaft deflection.
151.Why T/C is fitted, can we run without T/C?
152 .Types of scavenging.
153.Take over watch.
154.Funnel spark.
155. How to avoid sparking?
156.Engine starting flow diagram.
157. Safeties of M/E.
158.What is power?
Rate of doing work.
159.Crank pin dia measurement.
160.Vernier calliper (zero setting)
161.Fuel injector testing.
162.Piston ring calibration.
163.Air starting line, safeties.
164.Liner gauging.
Template in Fwd-Aft and port starboard direction. Various point from top to bottom.
165. Propeller + rudder drop and effect.
166.Explain Air system of M/E. 30 k line-air bottle main air valve- automatic block valve
distributor starting air valve.
167. Indication for air starting v/v leaking.
168. Flash point, power point, Auto ignition.
169.Liner is coming with piston (during removal).
170.Exhaust valve opening.
171.A/E piston removal and checks.
172.Adjustment of compression ratio in trunk piston and 2 stroke.
173.Bearing and clearance.
174.MCR, How to calculate? .
175.M/E trip, How to check?
176.Difference between 2S, 4S connecting rods.
177.Chain elongation.
I 78.Steering safeties.
Relief shock valves, buffer relief valves, by pass valves, isolating valves, replenishing pump, standby
pump, motor overload alarm, hyd oil lp alarm, tank low level alarm, supply from esb, control system
failure alarm, steering failure alarm, power failure alarm.
179.Engine not reversing, what to check?
180.AE not starting, What are checks?
181.How to remove piston?
182.Starting and reversing.
183.Mean piston speed.
184.Power from indicator card
185.Funnel black smoke, reasons.
186.Cetane numbers.
187.How you know starting air v/v is leaking?
188.Lub of cylinder liner.
189.Exhaust v/v. inlet v/v clearance.
190.Thrust bearing, clearance, maintenance, functions.
191.Piston material.
192.Liner material.
193.Sump lub oil level decreases.
194.Diesel knock (TDC knock. BDC knock)
195.Single throw crank.
196.Types of exhaust v/v
197. A/E 500 hour, routine maintenance.
198.Fuel injector cooling types.
199.Difference in lubrication of sulzer and B&W?
200. M/E main and cross head bearing lubrication.
201.Cross head lubrication in B&W.
202.Camshaft drive.
203.Need for 2 exhaust valve on A/E.
204.Manoeuvring diagram, safety, air-governor, emergency stop, ahead, astern, pilot signal to
air distribution, air distribution interlock, other interlock circuit, crash maneuvering, emergency.
205.Camshaft lubricating oil pump.
206. Why water in air bottle?
Condensation on cooler part of the bottle
207.Difference between flywheel and governor.
208.Exhaust v/v burn out indication.
209.Scrapper ring functions? Why holes are provided?
210.Generator not starting on air, decks?
211 .Generator arrangement.
212. Power balancing
213.OMD calibration.
214.Engine not starting on air and fuel.
215.Scavenge fire inspection
216.Boiler air fuel ratio.
217.Indicator card reference line.
218. Sulzer reversing mechanism.
219. How T/G effects starting of engine, what if cut off?
220. While entering a channel, engine J. W. cooling temperature is raising, what action wi11
you take?
221.Changing piston rings (procedure)
222.Exhaust temp is going high, actions taken.
223.Setting of overseed trip and its working.
224.Cylinder head v/v opens inward (reason)?
225.Gear inspection? What is backlash?How much it should be?
226. Max. allowable wear of cylinder liner.
227.What is mech efficiency? Why is it less in 4 stroke?
228.How to check o/s trip?
229.Piston running hot indications and action to be taken?
230. Firing order of last ship?
231.Sequence of admitting starting air in cylinder.
232.Air distributor.
233.A/E decarb, safety precautions.
234.Liner removing instructions.
235.Liner calibration, clearances
236.HP/KW
1hp = 746 w = 0.746 kw
237.Crankshaft deflections, out come, why is it taken, what happens if not correct.
238.Bridge gauge used where, how clearance measured.
239.Timing of 4-s.
240.Test carried out on L.O.
water content, alkalinity, drop test, viscosity,
241.How will you check the fuel pump Timing?
242.Causes of less L.O. Pressure.
243.How mechanical seal works.
244.Prove uniform scavenging is better than other types.
245.How cylinder luberication in 4-s and 2-s is achived.
246.Draw crank position diagram for cylinder lubrication.
247.What is overlap? (Advantage and Disadvantage)
248.How does the air enter into the cylinder?
249.Cylinder head tests.
250.How do you remove cylinder head?
251.Fuel injector, checks.
252.Fuel pump function.
253.How do you know come to know starting and ending of injection of fuel?
254.Safeties provided in starting air system.
255.How reversing of M/E takes place?
256.What is long stroke engine? Advantages? Regulation.
257.Bearing clearance.
258.Crankshaft misalignment.
259. Manoeuvring line diagram.
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