512326983, general jan-2013 ( guys require your help to solve this paper) Question 1 Which is the only gas

product ,allowed by gas codes, to be burnt in ship's boilers? A. LPG B. Ethylene C. Butane D. LNG Question 2 Water hammer in a steam heating system can be caused by A. filling the auxiliary boiler with cold water B. steam admitted to a cold pipe C. filling the auxiliary boiler with hot water D. draining a soot blower line before cracking the steam supply valve *Question 3 A partial opening of which of the following kinds of valves can lead to wire -drawing of its seat? A. Globe Valve

B. Butterfly valve C. Gate Valve D. Full bore angle valve *Question 4 Time Remaining: Which of the following types of coatings used in tanks of a chemical carrier provides a comprehensive protection against most solvents? A. Epoxy coatings B. Polyurethane coatings C. Zinc silicate D. Phenolic resins Question 5 Dezincification of brasses may be prevented by introducing which of the following additives during manufacturing brass? A. 0.04% Nickel B. 0.04% Cobalt C. 0.04%Arsenic D. 0.04%Tungsten Question 6 Which of the following statements is false about corrosion due to Galvanic action?

A. Metals close to the anodic end of galvanic series corrode in preference to the ones close to the cathodic end. B. When any single metal exists in a system ,it can not corrode due to Galvanic action. C. Zinc is anodic to steel and is often used as a protective coating D. Corrosion rate is affected by temperature Question 7 Which of the following types of steam traps uses the pressure energy of the steam to close the outlet ? A. Thermostatic trap B. Thermodynamic trap C. Mechanical trap D. Vacuum trap Question 8 Steam stop valve is eased of its seat during boiler start up from cold A. To allow thermal expansion of parts B. To allow steam flow during start up C. To prevent water hammer D. All of the above

*Question 9 Time Remaining: The master or person in charge of a MODU is required to log A. the date and hour of each fire drill B. the names of all persons on board C. only casualties which occur while underway D. every event occurring on board *Question 10 Old machinery space log book are kept in safe custody A. To refer and clarify in case of any query B. For purpose of internal and external audits C. To safeguard the chief engineer???s competence D. None of the Above Question 11 Time Remaining: One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air compressor may be attributed to A. running with an air filter element different from that required by the original manufacturer's specifications B. excessive operating hours without carrying out preventive maintenance C. the compressor running too fast D. excessive discharge pressure

Question 11 One cause of leaky valves in a low pressure air compressor may be attributed to A. running with an air filter element different from that required by the original manufacturer's specifications B. excessive operating hours without carrying out preventive maintenance C. the compressor running too fast D. excessive discharge pressure Question 12 Before the longitudinal carriage feed of a lathe is engaged, you must be certain the A. spindle clutch is disengaged B. carriage clamp screw is loosened C. carriage stop clamp is tightened D. thread dial indicator is zeroed *Question 13 A record of the types and strengths of steels used on a MODU must be included in the A. General plans B. Builder's documentation

C. Certificate of Inspection D. Construction portfolio Question 14 Moisture in a refrigerant system will cause A. Faulty expansion valve B. High suction temperature C. High suction pressure D. Low discharge temperature *Question 15 The term referring to the number of teeth per inch on a hacksaw blade is known as the A. Set B. rake C. pitch D. thread gauge Question 16 If the superheat value of a thermostatic expansion valve is set too low________ A. The suction line of the compressor will be too hot B. The suction line of the compressor will be too cold C. The discharge line of the compressor will be too hot

D. The discharge line of the compressor will be too cold *Question 17 Efficient soot blowing of exhaust gas economizers and boilers is essential_____________ A. To minimize chances of soot fire B. To increase efficiency C. To minimize chances of heavy corrosion and localized heating leading to tube failure D. All of the above Page 6 general jan-2013 -pradeep *Question 18 Preferential tripping of electrical machineries prevents A. Overloading of generators B. Black out in engine room C. Allows starting of large machineries D. None of the above *Question 19 A simultaneous rise in stern tube forward seal tank and drop in level of header tank indicates_________________ A. Aft seal ring of forward seal assembly damaged or

sealing disturbed by foreign object B. Forward seal ring of forward seal assembly damaged or sealing disturbed by foreign object. C. Either of the above D. None of the above Question 20 Which of the listed conditions can lead to cavitation in a centrifugal pump? A. Vapor pockets formed in the suction flow stream B. Rough casing volute surfaces C. Worn wearing rings D. Heavy fluid in the flow stream Page 7 general jan-2013 -pradeep *Question 21 The coating on a electrode used for electric arc welding _________________ A. creates a gas shield to prevent oxidation of the weld material B. helps the weld formation by shaping the metal transfer C. provides an electrical insulation for the user

D. All of the above Question 22 High pressure cut out of a refrigerant system can activate due to which of the following faults? A. Improper cooling due to a dirty condenser B. Overcharge C. Air in the system D. All of the above Question 23 Water carryover from boiler onboard through the steam causes A. Erosion of the steam plant machinery B. Low water level inside the boiler C. Build-up of deposits on the steam plant machinery D. None of the above Question 24 The static suction lift of a pump is the difference in elevation between the A. centerline of the pump and the level of the liquid in the suction well when the source of liquid is below the pump B. centerline of the pump and the suction liquid level when the source of liquid is above the pump

C. centerline of the pump and the level of the discharge liquid D. liquid levels of the suction and discharge *Question 25 Piping is sized by its nominal A. inside diameter regardless of other parameters B. outside diameter regardless of other parameters C. inside diameter from 1/8 inch to 12 inches, and over 12 inches by its outside diameter D. inside diameter from 1/8 inch to 24 inches, and over 24 inches by its outside diameter Question 26 The primary advantage of a central cooling system is______________________ A. A more simplified cooling circuit. B. Most part of the cooling system being fresh water based,corrosion is minimized C. It allows better control of temperatures by using fewer controllers D. All of the above Question 27 During major repair work in enclosed space onboard A. Keep log of entry and exit time of personnel

B. Keep adequate first aid equipment at the entrance C. Provide refreshments D. None of the Above Question 28 A high pressure differential in a main engine fuel oil filter onboard can be best reduced by A. Back flushing the filter manually B. Stopping the main engine to change the filter element C. Changing over to stand by filter if provided D. None of the above Question 29 A major controlling factor in the location of the condensate return piping from a heating system is/are A. the requirement for a gravity return B. the requirement for short laterals run C. the requirement to minimize conflict with headroom and other services D. all of the above Question 30 Which of the following is the material used for manufacturing tube plates of a shell and tube type heat

exchanger? A. Cupro-nickel B. Aluminum Brass C. Admiralty Brass D. Gunmetal *Question 31 Plate type heat exchangers are preferred over shell and tube type ones because____________ A. They can be cleaned more thoroughly . B. Their capacity can be altered by adding or removing plates. C. Turbulent flow and more margin for increased fluid velocity ensures less deposits and hence longer time interval between cleanings. D. All of the above Question 32 Inert Gas System should be capable of delivering Inert Gas at the rate of at least____________________________ A. 110% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of the ship B. 133.33% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity

of the ship C. 125% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of the ship D. 90% of the maximum rate of cargo discharge capacity of the ship *Question 33 Which of the following is an example of non-destructive test? A. Creep test B. Impact test C. Hardness test D. Ultrasonic testing Question 34 Which of the following factors will have the greatest effect on the heating load within a conditioned space? A. Solar gain B. Infiltration and ventilation air C. Occupants inside the space D. Entertainment equipment within the space Question 35 Frequent cutting- in & cutting -out of a fresh water pump on

a hydrophore system indicates which of the following? A. Nothing abnormal B. Excessive air charge C. Insufficient air charge D. The differential setting between cut-in and cut out is too low *Question 36 Overall length of pairs of rams is reduced in which of the following tiller designs of a steering gear arrangement? A. Forked tiller design B. Round arm tiller design C. Conventional tiller design D. None of the above Question 37 High pressure cut out of a refrigerant system can activate due to which of the following faults? A. Improper cooling due to a dirty condenser B. Overcharge C. Air in the system D. All of the above *Question 38

Following items must be verified prior to using the Oily water separator onboard A. 15ppm alarm and auto shutdown of bilge pump B. Oil and water interface level C. Position of the vessel D. All of the above Question 39 Refractory damage in boiler furnace onboard is caused due to A. Presence of moisture in the boiler before startup B. Rapidly fluctuating temperatures inside boiler furnace C. Overheating of boiler tubes due to lack of heat transfer from tubes due to scale D. Boiler panting and vibrations *Question 40 The purpose of an evaporator in the domestic refrigeration system is to A. Transmit latent heat of evaporation B. Absorb latent heat of fusion C. Absorb latent heat of evaporation D. Transmit latent heat of fusion *Question 41

Duty of stand by person at the entrance of the enclosed compartment during enclosed space entry is A. To alert others in case of untoward emergency B. To provide first aid to injured person C. To assist for the work carried out in the enclosed compartment D. All of the above. Question 42 In case of failure of the control system of a centrifuge,the correct sequence for manually desludging a purifier would beA. Stop feed-give sealing water-close sealing water -shut operating water-open and close desludging water quickly B. Stop feed- shut operating water-open and close desludging water quickly C. Shut operating water-stop feed- open sealing water for a short time then close-open and close desludging water quickly D. Shut operating water- stop feed- open and close desludging water quickly Question 43

Prior to man entry into an empty cargo tank of an LNG carrier,what should be the first operational procedure adopted? A. Purging B. Aerating C. Inerting D. Warming *Question 44 Prior to major overhaul of main engine onboard, the engine room crane is tested by A. Operating the crane through the normal range B. Testing of the crane with two sample ???abnormal??? conditions C. Inspection of the crane hook and other safety arrangements D. Stress testing of crane wire with peak loads *Question 45 Scale formation in a fresh water generator evaporator can lead to ____________________ A. Impaired heat transfer B. Reduced capacity

C. Increased shell temperature D. All of the above Question 46 During major repair work in enclosed space onboard A. Keep log of entry and exit time of personnel B. Keep adequate first aid equipment at the entrance C. Provide refreshments D. None of the above *Question 47 Salinity of distilled water produced from fresh water generator onboard depends on A. Amount of feed set in fresh water production B. Amount of salt water leaking from condenser if any C. Temperature of the sea water used D. Efficiency of brine ejector from the evaporator shell Question 48 Presence of catalytic fines in fuel oil is significant to engineers on board because___________________________________ A. Catalytic fines tend to impair proper operation of purifiers

B. Catalytic fines lead to abrasive wear in liners , piston rings and fuel injection equipment C. Catalytic fines necessitate increase in injection temperature D. Catalytic fines necessitate increase in storage temperature Question 49 Pipe threads are cut with a taper to A. prevent overtightening the joint B. provide a leakproof fit C. permit easy joint disassembly D. produce a fine even thread Question 50 The ash content of a fuel oil is significant to the operating engineer because it A. is an indication of the amount of noncombustible material present in the oil B. indicates the quantity of energy released by burning a unit amount of the fuel C. is useful for determining proper atomization temperatures

D. reflects the overall thermal efficiency of the fuel oil service system