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FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)

FUNCTION: NAVIGATION

PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 HOURS PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

NOTES:

1. Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt any SEVEN questions from the remaining.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Wherever applicable sketches should be drawn in support of the same.

Q1. NUMERICAL BASED ON FUEL CONSUMPTION/ INDICATOR DIAGRAM/ POWER OUTPUT/

SLIP

[Link] ENGINEERING TERMS/ BOILERS

Q3. DISTILLATION AND FRESH-WATER SYSTEMS/ PUMPS AND PUMPING SYSTEMS

Q4. STEERING GEARS/ STABILISERS

Q5. GENERATORS, ALTERNATORS AND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

Q6. REFRIGERATION, AIR-CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION

Q7. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS/ OILY-WATER SEPARATORS AND OIL FILTERING

EQUIPMENT/ INCINERATORS

Q8. DECK MACHINERY/ HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

Q9. DIESEL ENGINES/ STEAM TURBINE SYSTEMS/ PROPELLER AND PROPELLER SHAFT

Q10. BRIDGE CONTROL/ ENGINE ROOM WATCH KEEPING

Please note that the above format is only an indicative of the examination paper. The candidates are advised
to refer to detailed teaching syllabus and the course outline.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th-Jan-2021
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 (a) The pitch angles of a propeller blade measured at radii of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 meters are
respectively 38, 28, 23 and 20 degrees. Calculate the pitch of the propeller. (10)
(b) During the voyage when the propeller was turning @98 rpm, the actual speed of the ship was 12.3 knots.
Calculate % of apparent slip. (10)
(c) Make analysis of the above answer. (5)

Q.2 (a) What is the purpose of a boiler in Engine Room? (10)

(b) Explain the procedure to fire the boiler from cold condition. Clearly explain why intermittent firing is
adopted. (15)

Q.3 (a) With block diagram explain reverse osmosis system of FW generation on board. (10)
(b) With simple sketch show the domestic fresh water treatment on board. (15)

Q.4 With the help of a suitable sketch, explain four ram steering gear system. (25)

Q.5 (a) Describe procedure for starting the emergency generator manually. (10)
(b) Explain the requirements for navigation lights. (15)

Q.6 (a) Sketch and describe domestic refrigeration system on board. (10)
(b) What are the advantages of using double duct system over single duct system for air conditioning? (15)

Q.7 With the help of a suitable sketch, describe an oily water separator used for pumping out engine room
bilges. (25)

Q.8 (a) Sketch a simple hydraulic system used for anchor windlass. (15)
(b) What maintenance is required on the hydraulic system for trouble free operation? (10)

Q.9 List your duties before and during bunkering. Why is it important to carryout bunker sampling when
bunkering is in progress? (25)

Q.10 (a) Explain the procedure in engine room on two hours notice for arrival port. (12)
(b) Explain the procedure in engine room on two hours notice for departure. (13)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th-Nov-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 A ship of 18,000 tonne displacement carries 500 tonne of fuel. If the fuel co-efficient is 47250 when the
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a) The range of operation of the ships, and

(25)
Q.2 a) Sketch and describe a water tube boiler. Discuss its advantages over a smoke tube boiler. (15)
b) Explain briefly with the aid of sketch the blowing through procedure of boiler water gauge glass. (10)

Q.3 a) Sketch and describe a working principle of a fresh water generator. Explain how vacuum is created.
(15)
b) Describe some water treatment methods. (10)

Q.4 What do you understand by a safematic steering gear system? What is the function of the following in
this type of system:- (10)
a) Oil level detectors (5)
b) Automatic bypass / isolating valves, and (5)
c) Relief valves (5)

Q.5 a) State the necessary conditions required prior to the synchronizing of electrical alternators.
b) Describe the type of cumulative damage that may be caused when alternators are incorrectly
synchronized. (10)

Q.6 a) Draw and outline a refer system using secondary refrigerant for a large refer cargo hold. (15)
b) What are the various reasons for such a system to become less efficient? (10)

Q.7 a) Draw and describe an oily water separator suitable for pumping out machinery space bilges.
b) Give the important regulations as per MARPOL regarding pumping out machinery space bilge water in
open sea and in special Areas. (10)

Q.8 a) Describe the function of an accumulator in a hydraulic system used on board. (10)
b) With the help of a block diagram explain a central hydraulic power system supplying various deck
machinery. (15)

Q.9 a) Draw a simple sketch of a Unit of a 2 stroke main engine and label the various parts? (15)
b) Describe briefly the warming procedure of a large steam turbine giving reasons for the same. (10)

Q.10 a) Describe how a 2 stroke main engine is prepared for Maneuvering after a 3 days stay in Port? (15)
b) Explain SOLAS requirement for UMS operations. (10)
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th-Feb-2020
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS
TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200
Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Q.1 The effective power of ship is 1400 KW at 12 knots, the propulsive efficiency 65% and the fuel
consumption 0.3 kg/KW hr., based on shaft power. Calculate the fuel required to travel 10,000 nautical
miles at 10 knots.
Q.2 i) What are the advantages of a water tube Boiler? (5)
ii) Sketch and describe a water tube Boiler used on board. (20)
Q.3 a) What are the advantages of RO plant and low pressure distillation plant? (5)
b) What are the factors affecting the production of fresh water in each of the above? (5)
c) Draw & outline diagram a fresh water hydrophor system. (15)
Q.4 i) Show by sketch what are the six degrees of freedom of a ship? (5)
ii) Describe the action of a) Tilting fin system b) Anti rolling tanks. (15)
iii) What are antiheeling tanks? How the liquid is transferred? (5)
Q.5 a)
boards to various consumers including the charging of emergency batteries. A simple line sketch will suffice.
(15)
b) What is the principle of operation of a Transformer? Why it is required in a distribution system? (10)
Q.6 a) Why the perishable foodstuff needs refrigeration? (6)
b) What are the storage temperature of Vegetable, Meat and Fish in general? (3)
c) What is defrosting cold room? Why defrosting is done? How it is done? (6)
d) What are legionella bacteria in Air conditioning plants? How it is caused? What protective measures can
be taken to overcome this? (10)
Q.7 a) Why the oily mixture is heated during OWS operation? (5)
b) Make a neat sketch of Oily Water Separator for a vessel trading through special areas and describe its
operation. (20)
Q.8 a) Explain effect of temperature on performance of Hydraulic Machineries (8)
b) What are the routine maintenance carried out on deck machineries. (7)
c) Write & Explain SOLAS requirements for Navigation Light with simple sketch. (10)
Q.9 a) What are the adverse effects of the after end seal leakage to the propeller shafting? (5)
b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of controllable pitch propulsion (10)
c) What is rope guard and why it is fitted? (5)
d) What is meant by keyless propeller mounting? (5)
Q.10 a) What is barred speed range with respect to direct coupled diesel engines and why it is important?
(10)
b) Describe with a flow diagram the sequence of operations while starting a direct coupled diesel engine
remotely. (15)
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 6th-Nov-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 The normal fuel consumption of a vessel at 15 Knots is 45 tons per day. It was decided to run the vessel
at a lower speed to reduce the fuel consumption to 20 tons per day. Find the speed at which vessel should
be operated to achieve above fuel consumption. Assume that fuel consumption per unit power per hour at
lower speed is 10% higher than that at 15 knots. (25)

Q.2 Sketch and label a water tube boiler. What are safeties provided on same. (25)

Q.3 a) Why Centrifugal pumps require priming while positive displacement pumps to not require priming.
(05)
b) What do you understand by Net Positive suction Head. What is its significance? (10)
c) Why Centrifugal pumps are considered more suitable for use as cargo pumps on tankers. (10)

Q.4 Sketch and describe a Rotary Vane Steering. What are its advantages? (25)

Q.5 a) How Emergency Generator is tested? (05)

b) What all places power is supplied from Emergency Generator? (05)
c) What maintenance is carried out on Lead acid Batteries? (15)

Q.6 Sketch and label Domestic refrigeration system and explain functions of the following switches:
a) L.P. cut out b) H.P. cut out. (25)

Q.7 (a) What are the requirements of ODMCS? (05)

b) Sketch and label Oily Water Separator. (20)

Q.8 a) Write & explain SOLAS requirements for Navigation Light with simple sketch. (10)
b) Explain effect of temperature on performance of Hyd. Machineries (7)
c) What are the routine maintenance carried out on deck machineries? (08)

Q.9 a) State any ten important things that you will do / check when on a watch in the engine room. (15)
b) Sketch and describe the importance of emergency bilge suction. (10)

Q.10 a) Explain conditions that determine composition of E/Room watch. What are the responsibilities of a
watch keeping engineer and explain watch keeping routines in E/Room. (15)
b) What is the function thrust shaft in propulsion system? (10)
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 5th-Aug-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 A vessel loads bunker for a voyage of 5000 miles at 16 knots. The main engine consumes 50 tonnes per
day at this speed, the auxiliary plant requiring 2 tonnes per day, which is independent speed. Just before
sailing at 1824 hours on 3rd March, the vessel is ordered to proceed on voyage at 14.0 knots. At 0624 hours
on 11th March, orders are received to proceed for the rest of the voyage at 16 knots.
Calculate:-
a) The estimated time of arrival. (12)
b) The bunkers remaining on arrival (13)

Q.2 a) Explain why regular testing of water in auxiliary boilers in desirable. (10)
b) For each test normally carried out, state (10)
(i) Reasons for making the test,
(ii) Acceptable values for any particular type of auxiliary boiler.
c) Action required when measured values differ appreciably from desired values. (05)

Q.3 a) Sketch & describe the reverse osmosis system for the production of drinking water on board the
ships. (15)
b) State (10)
(i) Pre-treatment used with RO equipment.
(ii) The Post-treatment necessary.

Q.4 State some built in measures by which steering gear mechanism can be kept operational in the event of
breakage of rudder actuator, pipe failures, motor burn out etc. (25)

Q.5 a) Sketch and describe a typical ships electrical distribution system? (15)
(10)

Q.6 For a fully automatic provisions refrigeration system incorporating a number of rooms:
a) Sketch a line diagram detailing the devices incorporated into the refrigeration system to protect the
machinery and equipment against malfunction. (15)
b) Explain how critical temperature restricts plant operation and how these limitations overcome? (5)
c) What is the effect on the environment of the release of refrigerants into the atmosphere? (5)

Contd ..
Q.7 With reference to oil monitoring of bilge and tanker ballast discharges.
a) Describe with aid of a sketch, the general arrangements of an oil monitoring system. (15)
b) State the Inputs that are recorded and output operation. (10)

Q.8 a) Explain the purpose of Deck Mooring Winch and Windlass Winch used on board ship. (10)
b) List the routine maintenances carried out on board. (15)

Q.9 Write short notes on:-

a) Use of indicator card on board (10)
b) Protection / Precautions against Crank Case Explosion (10)
c) Why pre-heating of main engine is carried out? (5)

Q.10 Explain the arrangements required for ensuring safe engineering watch when carrying dangerous
cargo. (10)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th-May-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 a) A propeller has diameter of 6m, pitch ratio 1.12 and works at apparent sip of 7%. For Ship speed of 15
Knots determine the RPM of the Engine.
b) If the wake fraction is 0.373 find the real ship. (25)

Q.2 a) Sketch and describe a typical domestic refrigeration system on board a ship. (20)
b) How is a refrigerant leakage detected? (05)

Q.3 a) Sketch and describe a gear pump. How the flow of liquid is controlled in this pump. (20)
b) Why these pumps are fitted with relief valves while centrifugal pumps are not. (05)

Q.4 With Regards to Steering System:

a. What are SOLAS regulations with regards to testing of steering gear before departure. (10)
b. How you operate steering in case of following problems:
i) telemotor transmitter failure ii) Motor power supply cable is burnt (10)
c. How safematic design is achieved in steering in case of Tankers of above 10000 GRT. (05)

Q.5 Sketch & describe a reverse osmosis plant for generation of fresh water. Describe various methods
employed to make it safe for drinking marks. (25)

Q.6 a) Sketch and label an Air conditioning Plant of Vessel. (20)

b) Why in case of tankers, the plant should be used on recirculation mode only. (05)

Q.7 Sketch an auxiliary boiler and label all its mounting. Explain the use of the following:
a) Economiser b) Super heater. (25)

Q.8 a) What Regular Maintenance should be carried out on deck machinery. Include maintenance on Prime
movers of this machinery also. (15)
b) What is function of accumulator in a Hydraulic system. Explain with sketch how it operates. (10)

Q.9 a) What are different methods of Scavenging for Diesel Engines. Which is considered best. (10)
b) What are indications of Scavenge fire on 2 Stroke Diesel Engines. What action to be taken in case of
Scavenge fire. (15)

Q.10 a) What checks are made before unmanning The Engineroom. What is safe procedure for entry in case
of alarm in unmanned condition. (15)
b) What Precautions are taken in Engine Room in case of rough weather? (10)
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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 7th-Feb-2019
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.

Q.1 The speed of a ship is increased to 20% above normal for 8.0 hours and then reduced to 10% below
normal for 10 hours. The speed is then reduced for the remainder of the day so that the consumption for
the day is the normal amount. Find the percentage difference between the distance travelled in that day
and the normal distance travelled per day.

Q.2 a) Sketch a boiler water level gauge glass suitable for low pressure boiler. (15)
b) Explain the procedure of blowing through of such a gauge glass. (10)

Q.3 a) What is osmotic pressure & briefly explain why pressure osmosis applied in R.O. system is very
high? (15)
b) Sketch & describe low pressure evaporator? (10)

Q.4 Write short notes on the following:

a) SOLAS requirement for Steering Gear. (8)
b) Navigation light circuit and its requirements as per SOLAS. (8)
c) Routine battery maintenance. (9)

Q.5 Write short notes on the following:

a) Use of circuit breaker and fuses. (8)
b) Operation of Emergency compressor. (8)
c) Services to be supplied from Emergency Generator. (9)

Q.6 Describe the refrigeration cycle and the refrigerants used for refrigeration on board ships.

Q.7 Sketch & describe sewage treatment plant. (Block Diagram)

Q.8 a) Sketch & describe a Hydraulic Windlass drive system. (15)

b) Describe the purpose of hydraulic accumulator. (10)

Q.9 a) Name the three types of indicator cards taken for main engine on board a ship. (10)
b) Sketch & describe briefly any two of these cards. (15)

Q.10 Write notes on following:

a) Precautions to be taken in Engine room for rough weather. (10)
b) Bridge control of main engine. (15)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th-Nov-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be draw to support the answer.

Q.1 The area of indicator diagram taken on one cylinder of a 9 cylinder 2 stroke engine is 400 mm 2, length of
diagram is 65mm. Spring scale is 1mm = 1.5 bar. Cylinder diameter is 700 mm, stroke is 1650 mm. If it is
running at 110 rpm, calculate the indicator power developed. State the assumption made. If the mechanical
efficiency is 95%, the transmission losses are 4%. Propeller efficiency is 95%. Determine the thrust power.

Q.2 a) Explain the difference between two stroke and four stroke engine.
b) Explain and describe the cooling water system of main engine.

Q.3 a) Explain and describe the working of fresh water generator.

b) Is this water fit for human consumption and boiler use? Comment.

Q.4 a) Sketch and describe a steering gear system used in large vessels.
b) What action you will take in case of total failure of steering gear.

Q.5 a) Explain shipboard electrical distribution system.

b) List up various safeties fitted on main switch board.

Q.6 a) Draw a line sketch of refrigeration cycle.

b) How is refrigerant leak detected in the plant?

Q.7 Sketch an oily water separator suitable for a vessel above 10000 GRT to use to pump E/R bilges with an
effluent discharge of 15 ppm.

Q.8 a) Sketch a simple emergency fire pump.

b) Explain air in the system, dirty oil and insufficient cooling on a hydraulic system.

Q.9 a) Sketch main engine fuel line system with mixing column.
b) What is the purpose of mixing column.

Q.10 a) Write at least 10 important checks you will check during E/R watch.
b) What checks and action you will take on 1 hrs notice to E/R on arrival port.

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 9th-Aug-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be draw to support the answer.

Q.1 The daily fuel consumption of the ship at a speed of 16 knots is 48 tonnes. She has taken bunker for
voyage of 1200 miles at the above speed and extra fuel for five days. She is to proceed to a port 1300 miles
away at a speed of 15.5 knots. Calculate:
i) Bunker remaining on board at the end of the voyage. (12)
ii) Time taken in hours to complete the above distance. (13)

Q.2 a) What is the importance of maintaining boiler water to certain standards? (8)
b) How poorly maintained water in the boiler can damage the boiler? (9)
c) Describe any 4 boiler water tests carried out on board ships and indicate typical values for the same. (8)

Q.3 a) Sketch cross section of a centrifugal pump. (8)

b) Why centrifugal pumps are used extensively for cargo pumping? (9)
c) What is a cavitation and why it should be avoided? (8)

Q.4 a) Explain with sketches 4-RAM electro hydraulic steering gear system. (15)
b) State the requirements for emergency control for steering units as per IMO? (10)

Q.5 a) With a schematic sketch show arrangement for electrical distribution system on board ships. (15)
b) What are the safety features normally incorporated in the above system to prevent accidents, total loss of
power, fire & explosion? (10)

Q.6 a) Sketch and describe a vapour compression refrigeration system. (8)

b) What are the important properties of a refrigerant? (9)
c) What are the functions of an expansion valve fitted in the system? (8)

Q.7 Sketch and describe a biological sewage treatment plant. (25)

Q.8 a) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a hydraulic system used on board. (10)
b) Explain the effect of air, water, dirt and insufficient cooling on the hydraulic system operation. (15)

Q.9 Explain the following:

a) Why proper lubrication bearings inside the crank case important to prevent crank case explosion? (8)
b) What are the tell-tale signs of an impending crank case explosion? (8)
c) What are the regulatory requirements to prevent crank case explosion related accidents on ships? (9)

Q.10 a) With Block diagram explain bridge control system for Main Engine. What are the requirements of
bridge control system. (15)
b) What precautions are required to be taken in Engine room during rough weather? (10)

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - 8th-May-2018
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be draw to support the answer.

Q.1 Propeller has pitch of 5.5mtr. When running at 80 RPM, ship speed is 13.20 knots, speed of advance 11.0
knots, propeller efficiency of 70% and delivered power 300kw.
Calculate:
a) Real Slip. b) Wake fraction c) Thrust power d) Thrust

Q.2 a) Write advantages and disadvantages of water tube boiler and smoke tube boiler.
b) Define the following:-
1) Admiralty coefficient 2) Fuel Coefficient 3) Pitch of propeller
4) Percentage apparent slip 5) Percentage real slip

Q.3 a) Sketch and describe a domestic fresh water generator used on board a ship.
b) Enumerate various methods employed to make this water potable.

Q.4 a) Sketch and describe a 4 ram hydraulic steering gear system.

b) Sketch and describe briefly any two of these cards.

Q.5 a) Name the three types of indicator cards taken for main engine on board a ship.
b) Sketch and describe briefly any two of these cards.

Q.6 Describe the refrigeration cycle and the refrigerants used for refrigeration on board ships.

Q.7 a) State the various Piping Systems found on board in Engine room of a ship.
b) Sketch and describe a simple lubricating oil system for a 2 Stroke diesel engine.

Q.8 a) Discuss with a sketch the principle of operation of an Oily Water Separator (OWS).
b) State the factors which can lead to improper functioning of OWS.

Q.9 Write short notes on:

a) Critical Speed of an Engine b) Propeller Drop c) Superheated Steam
d) Rudder Arrestors e) Hunting Gear

Q.10 a) Describe with sketch a controllable pitch propeller as used on remote control system.
b) What are the functions of thrust shaft in propulsion?

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 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Date: - May-2017
FIRST MATE OF A FOREIGN GOING SHIP (PHASE II)
FUNCTION: NAVIGATION
PAPER: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUMENTS & CONTROL SYSTEMS

TIME: 3 Hours PASS MARKS: 100 MAX. MARKS: 200

Notes:
1. Question No. 1, is compulsory. Attempt any seven from the remaining questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Whenever applicable sketches should be drawn to support the answer.
Q.1 The pitch of a ship s propeller is 6m. At 105 rpm, the apparent slip is 10% and the real ship
24 %. Calculate ship speed and wake fraction.

Q.2 a) Differentiate two stroke engines and four stroke engines. (10 marks)
b) Briefly describe the various applications of screw pumps and reciprocating pumps on board
the ship. (15 marks)

Q.3 a) Sketch and describe a gear pump, mentioning their applications. (15 marks)
b) Briefly describe the various applications of screw pumps and reciprocating pumps on board
the ship. (10 marks)

Q.4 a) Give an account of SOLAS requirements for steering gear. (10 marks)
b) Sketch and describe a 4 ram steering incorporating the safematic operation. (15 marks)

Q.5 a) Sketch & describe a fuel line system of a main engine with mixing column. (20 marks)
b) State the purpose of mixing column in the system. (05 marks)

Q.6 a) Describe the warming up procedure of a main propulsion steam turbine. (15 marks)
b) Sketch and describe an open feed water system used in boilers. (10 marks)

Q.7 a) What is meant by BOD? (05 marks)

b) Sketch and describe a biological sewage treatment plant (20 marks)

Q.8 Describe with the sketch, the hydraulic system used for windlass on board the ship.

Q.9 a) Describe the differences between fixed pitch propeller and a controllable pitch
propeller. (05 marks)
b) Describe the propeller mounting method with a neat sketch. (20 marks)

Q.10 Explain the following with respect to main propulsion engine;

a) Scavenge fire and the ways to mitigate those (15 marks)
b) The purpose of turbocharger and the air cooler (10 marks)