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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, 17 JULY 2012

    0915- 1215 hrs

    Examination paper inserts:

    Notes for the guidance of candidates:

    Materials to be supplied by examination centres:

    Candidate’s examination workbook


    [OVER
    ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE – MOTOR

    Attempt SIX questions only

    All questions carry equal marks

    Marks for each part question are shown in brackets

    1. (a) State, with reasons, SIX points that should be covered by a risk assessment for the
    inspection of a main engine crosshead bearing. (6)

    (b) State how it can be ensured that the lifting equipment used for the inspection of a
    crosshead bearing is fit for the purpose intended. (4)

    (c) List THREE defects which might be detected during inspection of a crosshead pin and
    bearing, stating the probable cause of such defects. (6)

    2. (a) Describe, with the aid of sketches, a main engine hydraulically operated exhaust valve
    system which is designed to rotate in service. (8)

    (b) Explain how the timing of the exhaust valve described in Q2(a) is controlled. (4)

    (c) State why valve rotation is desirable. (4)

    3. With reference to diesel engine NOx emissions:

    (a) explain how NOx emissions are formed during operation of the engine; (6)

    (b) describe ONE means by which diesel engine NOx emissions may be reduced in order
    to meet current regulations. (10)

    4. (a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, a main engine and generator engine fuel system
    which has the capability of changing the generators from HFO to MDO operation
    whilst maintaining circulation of HFO in the main engine system. (8)

    (b) Write instructions for the change of the generator engines to operation on MDO whilst
    keeping the main engine fuel system circulated with HFO during stay in a port where
    fuel burning restrictions apply. (8)

    [OVER
    5. As Chief Engineer Officer write a report to the engineering superintendent regarding the
    failure of a main engine cylinder liner due to cracking which resulted in water leakage
    from the cooling space into the cylinder. The report must explain how the defect was
    detected, the immediate action taken, the rectifying action taken to ensure that the engine
    could be operated and the checks made on the engine before and after restarting. (16)

    6. With reference to slow speed diesel engine turbocharging:

    (a) explain why water separators are fitted; (4)

    (b) describe how an engine may be operated in the event of a charge air cooler being
    damaged beyond immediate repair; (6)

    (c) describe how an engine may be operated in the event of a turbocharger bearing failure
    which cannot be repaired immediately. (6)

    7. (a) Write the Chief Engineer Officer`s Standing Instructions for the actions to be taken by
    the watchkeeping engineer in the event of failure of the engine room monitoring and
    alarm system. (8)

    (b) State the procedure to be followed in the event of repeated activation of an oil mist
    detector alarm. (8)

    8. With reference to a main engine starting air system:

    (a) explain why a slow turning system is fitted; (4)

    (b) explain how the slow turning system operates when an engine start is initiated; (4)

    (c) write a procedure for determining the reason for a main engine starting air system
    failing to operate. (8)

    9. With reference to waste heat steam generation systems:

    (a) describe, with the aid of a sketch, the water/steam circulation system for the waste heat
    recovery section; (5)

    (b) explain how the economiser circulation pumps are kept cool; (3)

    (c) describe how system steam pressure is maintained and the system operated when the
    associated diesel engine plant is operating on prolonged reduced load. (8)

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