Interview conducted for C/E&2/E candidate 1: What is the plant to ready for manoeuving and departure port? *start the second generator and after all checks, take it on load *The third generator should be kept on standby condition *Essential steps to be noted: Turning engine indicator cocks parameters abnormal noise *Check system FO service and settling tanks diesel oil service tank air system LO system T/C CW system checking the fuel regulating gear & starting system * slow turning the engine *this must be carried out to prevent damage caused by fluid in one of the cylinders and to check the reversing mechanism *Before beginning the slow turning obtain permission from the bridge 2 what items to be analysis on lube oil? *Specific gravity viscosity flash point TAN(total acid number)SAN(strong acid number) alkalinity TBN( total base number) water content Conradson carbon ash insoluble 3 what cause of exhaust temperature rises in all cylinders? * Increased scavenge air temperature owing to inadequate air cooler function *Fouled air and gas passages *Inadequate fuel oil cleaning or alerted combustion characteristics of fuel *wrong position of camshaft 4 what causes of high turbocharger speed? *Fouled air filter(early stage of unloading the compressor) *Fire (early stage) in the exhaust check immediately. 5 what causes of cylinder knocking? *Fuel timing too far advanced *fuel injector valve needle sticking at open position *Excessive carbon built up on the crown *Broken exhaust valve *Mechanical damage in the3 cylinder 6 what action to be taken of crankcase mist detector alarm (never cut out mist detector potentially dangerous)? *Inform bridge and C/E *Stay away from crankcases *slowdown and stop *start ...
