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Q1) (a) With a line diagram, explain the working of the Quick Closing Valve? (8)

(b) Why do you need the Quick Closing Valves on the fuel and lube oil lines? (3)

(c) Explain how to reset the valve after a trial. How is the periodic test carried out and what are the areas of concern that need special attention. (5)

Q6. (a) Describe the constructional features of plate type freshwater generator and its operational procedures for fresh water generation. (6)

(b) State the temperatures and pressures at salient points. (4)

(c) State some of the advantages and limitations that exist in using a plate type heat exchanger. (6)

Q3) (a) With a diagram of the lubricating oil line, explain the working of an automatic backflushing filter placed on the lubricating oil line of the main engine. (10)

(b) List the main difference between such filter and a centrifugal separator. (6)

Q4) (a) Describe TWO methods of tracing a superficial crack in a casting used as an engine component. (8)

(b) Explain how propagation of a crack in a machinery component can be arrested. (8)

Q5. (a) How is the tensile strength of a metal determined? What other information is obtained when a tensile test is made? (8)

(b) Name the non-destructive tests used during the manufacture and service of a diesel engine components and associated equipments. Give an example of where each test is used. (8)

Q6) Write short notes to explain the following fittings/devices used in engine room, and their applications:

(a) Gear pump (5)

(b) Priming pump of Emergency fire pump (5)

(c) PID controller (6)

Q8) Write short notes on the following:

(a) Need for draining F.O. Services tanks regularly (4)

(b) Need to ensure engine control room temperature is correctly maintained (4)

(c) Need to ensure that service air is kept dry by all means (4)

(d) To ensure that all guard rails are in place properly secured in the engine room (4)

Q8) With regard to the carriage of crude oil and its associated products:

(a) Sketch an explosimeter suitable for testing pump rooms or tanks, and give a brief description of the operation of this explosimeter (10)

(b) What periodic maintenance or checks are carried out on the P-V Breaker fitted on a tanker ship? (6)

Q9) Explain the following:

(a) Control air dryer - working principle with diagram, of any one type of dryer of your choice (8)

(b) Any two types of Ballast water treatment system (8)