INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY

(A Central University, Government of India)

East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai-600 119.

B.Tech. (MARINE ENGINEERING)

December 2012 Examinations
FIFTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Marine Internal Combustion Engine -I

Old Sub Code: UG/ME/BS/T/313 QP Code: T0511503

Date: 24.12.12 Max Marks: 100

Time : 3 Hrs

PART A (10x3=30Marks)
Answer all the Questions.

1. Answer the following with valid reasoning—

a) Why in a heat engine air cooler is used?

b) What is Tie rod, used in cross head, long stroke type engine and its purposes?

c) Why volumetric efficiency for a four stroke engine remains high when compared with
two stroke engine.

d) Illustrate three relative advantages of two stroke and four stroke type engines.

e) Illustrate the Purpose of nozzle ring used in Turbo charger.

f) Explain why Supercharging system in long stroke crosshead type engine is provided.

g) How thermal efficiency of a marine plant is maximised although a diesel engine is

inherently incapable of utilising all the heat generated in a cylinder?

h) What are the constraints to increase the engine mean piston speed?

i) Why marine engine exhaust gas emission is effectively controlled in all modern
engines.

j) How mist detectors become a safety device for a running diesel engine?
 PART B

Answer any five questions.

2) Draw a combustion characteristic curve of a slow speed diesel engine and explain the
curve. (4+10 Marks)

3) The Gudgeon bearing assembly is not particularly suited for highly rated two stroke engine
unless special arrangements are made for its lubrication.
(14 Marks).

4) Draw a simple line sketch diagram of static components of a cross head type diesel engine.
Show how all those components are fastened. Label all the components.
(8+4+2 Marks)

5) Sketch and describe a constant pressure turbo charging system. Give its advantages and
disadvantages. What is the maintenance required to maintain its efficiency?
(4+4+6 Marks).

6) Discuss each of the following terms and explain it relevance to internal combustion
a) After burning of fuel in combustion chamber. b) Compression ratio in diesel engine.
c) Fuel oil ignition delay. d) Labyrinth seal. (3.5x4 Marks)

7) Sketch a simple line diagram for a main engine Jacket cooling water system
with auto temperature control. Explain the maintenance require for a cooling unit.
(10+4 Marks)

8) Define the causes of cylinder liner and piston rings wear? What maintenance needs to be
carried out to avoid the wear out? Explain the possible consequences of operating a main
engine with excessive wear.
(4+4+6 Marks)

9) List the various factors which lead to Main engine start air line explosion. What are the
indications prior to the explosion?

What are the safety features incorporated in the system to avoid explosion.
(4+4+6 Marks)
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