Class 3 EKG Question Paper
1. Maritime Law:
1. With reference to MARPOL ANNEX VI – prevention of air pollution.
( a ). State four main regulations connected to this annex. (08 Marks)
( b ).State sox limitations in ECA (Emission Control Areas)
and other areas. (08 Marks)
2. Corrosion.
1. (a). Briefly explain the meaning of metal corrosion. (03 Marks)
(b). What are main affecting factors for metal corrosion (04 Marks)
(c). List the corrosion prevention methods. (05 Marks)
(d). Briefly explain the bimetallic corrosion and state the
methods apply to prevent such corrosion. (04 Marks)
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3. Sewage system and regulation:
1.(a). Draw a line diagram of a biological sewage treatment system and showing the direction of
flow in all lines. (06 Marks)
(b). Briefly describe the operation of above mention plant. (04 Marks)
(c). What are the operational difficulties of this treatment plant. (04 Marks)
(d). Explain the value of air compressor of this plant. (02 Marks)
2. (a) Briefly describe the discharge regulation for untreated and treated sewage
according to the MARPOL ANNEX IV (06 Marks)
(b). What are the advantages of Vacuum sewage ( untreated ) system. (04 Marks)
(c). What are the disadvantages of Vacuum sewage system. (04 Marks)
(d). State the IMO recommended BOD value for treated sewage. (02 Marks)
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4. Pump used in marine systems:
1.(a). Sketch and describe a centrifugal bilge pump. (08 Marks)
(b). Explain the need for a priming pump. (04 Marks)
(c). Give two advantages and two disadvantages of centrifugal pump compared to the positive
displacement reciprocating pump for bilge duties. (04 Marks)
2. (a). Sketch and describe central priming system. (08 Marks)
(b). State advantages and disadvantages of central priming system. (06 Marks)
(c). State the type of impeller use in priming pump ( water ring air primer ). (02 Marks)
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3. (a). Compare the characteristics of centrifugal pump with reciprocating positive
displacement single acting pump. (08 Marks)
(b). What are advantages and disadvantages of axial flow (propeller ) pump? (04 Marks)
(c). Briefly explain why positive displacement variable delivery pumps are more popular
in hydraulic applications. (04 Marks)
5. Steering gears:
1. ( a ). Briefly discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ram type and rotary vane type
steering gears. (08 Marks)
( b ).Most of the steering gear systems are used variable delivery positive displacement
Pumps:State the advantages when using this type of pump for steering systems?
(04 Marks)
( c ).If fixed delivery unidirectional rotary positive displacement pumps are used for
steering system. State how this type of pump use for turning rudder in both
directions. (04 marks)
2. With reference to steering gears explain why
( a ).Relief valves are provided as well as shock valves? ( 04 Marks )
( b ).Most of the steering gear pumps are constant speed variable delivery design. ( 04Marks)
( c ).The telemotor receiver is spring loaded. ( 04 Marks)
( c ).Four ram steering system generally install on large ships ( 04 Marks )
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6. Instrumentation and control:
1. (a ). Make a sketch of simple diaphragm operated control valve. ( 06 Marks )
( b ). Briefly explain how the valve can be operated if the control air fail. ( 02 Marks )
( c ). What are the three common valve plugs used in control system ? ( 03 Marks )
( d ). Briefly explain the meanings of Fail safe and Fail set. ( 02 Marks )
(e) State the reasons for installing Valve-positioner to the control system. ( 03 Marks )
2. ( a ). Briefly explain the operation of proportional controller. ( 04 Marks ).
( b ). State why it is necessary to add integral action to proportional controller. ( 02 Marks )
( c ). Sketch a PID (Proportional/Integral/Derivative) controller and briefly
explain the necessity of derivative action. ( 10 Marks )
7. Power generation and Distribution:
1. With reference to the [Link]:
( a ).What are the main types of generators? (03 Marks)
( b ).Which type is most suitable for slow speed prime movers? (02 Marks)
( c ).State theprinciple requirements forsynchronizing A.C generators. (03Marks)
( d ).How could you monitor the correct instant for synchronizing? (02Marks)
( e ).What are the likely consequences may occur when these generators are
in-correctly Synchronized? (04 Marks)
( f ). How is active power (Kw) and reactive power (Kvar) sharing achieved? (02Marks)
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2. With reference to three phase electrical distribution system:
( a ).Why it is normal marine practice not to earth the neutral point
of 3-ph A.C generators. (insulated neutral system) (04 Marks)
( b ).Explain advantages and disadvantages of an insulated neutral system. (04Marks)
( c ).State with sketch how a single earth fault is indicated on a ship whose
3-ph A.C generators have insulated neutral system. (08Marks)
8. Synchronous motors, its construction operation, and incorporated safeties.
1. ( a ). Briefly explain the difference between synchronous and induction motor. (04 Marks)
( b ). State the feature of synchronous motors (04 Marks)
( c ). List the application of this motor. (04 Marks)
( d ). What could be the reasons if 3-phase synchronous motor fails to start. (04 Marks)
9. Watertight bulkheads, types of stern construction.
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10. ICCP and MGPS systems and sacrificial anodes, shaft earthing systems.
1.( a ). Briefly explain the MGPS system used on board ship. (06 Marks)
( b ). State the main corrosion protection systems used in ship hull. (06 Marks)
( c ). State the reasons for earthing of propeller shaft. (04 Marks)
2. ( a ). Sketch and describe the impress current system . (08 Marks)
( b ). State the advantages of impress current system. (03 Marks)
( c ). State the function of reference electrode in this system (02 Marks)
( d ). What are the factors considering to adjust operating current of this system (03 Marks)