MEK ORAL QUESTIONS

MEK Oral Questions on Marine Auxiliary Boiler

 Marine Auxiliary Boiler Q1. Using a diagram of a boiler, the candidate can be identify different components of boiler (steam generator) ANS: Furnace, Burner, Gauge Glass, Steam stop valve, Feed check valve, Air cock, Blow down valves, Soot blower   Q2.What is the importance of gauge glass ANS: To check the boiler water level  

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MEK Oral questions on Air Compressor

 AIR COMPRESSOR Q1. What is the use of air compressor on board ship? Ans: It is use to produce the compressed air and store the air in air bottle/ air receiver.   Q2. What are the uses of the compressed air onboard ship? Ans: Starting main engine, Starting A/E, Service air, Control air, Whistle Air,

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GP Rating MEK questions for oral exam on Oilywater separater, Purifier, Evaporator

 FILTERS AND PURIFIER Q1. What are the different ways of removing impurities on board ship? Ans: Impurities in the oil can be removed by purifier, line filters and water from service and settling tank. Q2. What is the importance of removing impurity from fuel oil before use in a diesel engine? Ans: To breakdown in

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MEK Oral questions on Pumps, Auxiliary machinery

 PUMPS Q1. What will you do if you see a pump gland is leaking? Ans: inform to duty engineer. Then tighten both the nuts of the gland equally simultaneously see the pump gland is not getting hot. If the leakage is not stopping isolate the pump and renew the pump gland packing. Q2. What to

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MEK Oral questions on valves, Auxiliary Machinery

 VALVES Q1. Identify different types of valves. (Workshop)   Q2. What do you understand by non-return valve? Ans: The Non-Return valve gives on way flow.   Q3. What will happen if valve is not closing properly? Ans: Flow will not stop   Q4. State the importance of valve maintenance? Ans: all valve should be operate

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ENGINE ROOM MACHINERY AND ENGINE

 ENGINE ROOM MACHINERY AND ENGINE Q1. What are the duties of engine room ratings? Ans: 1.      Cleaning of the engine room 2.      Monitoring engine parameters 3.      Assist the senior engineer for maintenance 4.      Check the sounding of oil/ water level tanks. 5.      Drain the settling & service tank for any water.   Q2. Identify the

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HAND TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

  HAND TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Q1. What safety precaution you will observe while using hand tools. Ans:  HAMMER – Head to be firmly fitted            VICE – Job to be tightened in jaw            CHIESEL – Hold properly so that thumb is not hurt            SPANNER – Use correct size Do not carry tools

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