Exam Question

Under Continuous survey of machinery (CSM) bottom end bearing of a large 2-stroke slow speed engine is due for survey.

(a) As second engineer, Explain the procedure involved in complete inspection of a bottom end bearing (6)

(b) List the precaution to be taken (2)

(c) Indicate the reasons for possible defects which could be encountered and state how they can be rectified (4)

(d) What tests are carried out on completion of survey and re-assembly. (4)