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    CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY IN THE MERCHANT NAVY –

    MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER

    EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE


    SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
    ON BEHALF OF THE
    MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

    STCW 95 CHIEF ENGINEER REG. III/2 (UNLIMITED)

    041-36 – ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE - MOTOR

    TUESDAY, 27 MARCH 2012

    0915- 1215 hrs

    Examination paper inserts:

    Notes for the guidance of candidates:

    Materials to be supplied by examination centres:

    Candidate’s examination workbook


    ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE – MOTOR

    Attempt SIX questions only

    All questions carry equal marks

    Marks for each part question are shown in brackets

    1. With reference to exhaust valves on medium speed engines burning heavy fuel oil:

    (a) describe a valve and actuation arrangement, including advantages and disadvantages; (10)

    (b) state, with reasons, THREE failures of exhaust valve actuation. (6)

    2. (a) As Chief Engineer Officer write a procedure for the checking of leaking air start
    valves before and after starting the engine. (5)

    (b) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the operation of an air start system for a reversing
    engine. (11)

    3. With reference to having to change fuels on entering an Emission Control Area:

    (a) describe, with the aid of a sketch, a fuel system that can supply low and high sulphur
    fuels to an engine, explaining how the fuel changeover is carried out; (12)

    (b) describe the advantages and disadvantages of an alternative system which allows the
    ship to continue burning high sulphur fuel when inside an ECA. (4)

    4. Following a crankcase oil mist alarm, the resulting inspection found that the crosshead pin
    and bearing of one unit has been severely damaged. The crosshead pin cannot be replaced
    at this time.

    (a) Describe the procedure to allow the engine to be run. (12)

    (b) Describe the precautions to be taken before starting the engine and during operation
    after the procedure described in Q4(a) has been undertaken. (4)

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    5. (a) State, with reasons, the applications of pulse and constant pressure turbocharging
    systems. (8)

    (b) Describe what is meant by surging, stating reasons for it occurring. (8)

    6. With reference to marine fuel:

    (a) list SIX purposes for the addition of additives to a fuel; (6)

    (b) explain the problems caused by different contaminants in the fuel; (4)

    (c) explain the problems caused by lack of compatibility of fuels, stating how this is
    minimised. (6)

    7. (a) Outline the problems which may be associated with air compressors operating
    automatically. (6)

    (b) State the planned maintenance procedures a Chief Engineer Officer would put in
    place to ensure the safe and efficient operation of air compressors. (6)

    (c) Outline the problems that are common to air receivers and machinery space/ship
    compressed air system. (4)

    8. With reference to the chain drive of a large two stroke engine:

    (a) describe, with the aid of sketches, how the tension of a camshaft chain drive is
    checked and adjusted; (8)

    (b) explain the effects of having the wrong tension in the chain; (4)

    (c) state FOUR faults which may be found during a chain case inspection. (4)

    9. With reference to auxiliary boiler safety valves:

    (a) describe, with the aid of sketches, the operation of a High Lift Safety Valve plug and
    seat assembly; (2)

    (b) write a procedure for setting the Safety Valve; (8)

    (c) explain what is meant by the term accumulation of pressure. (6)

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