Exam Question

Under continuous survey of machinery the bottom end bearing of a large slow speed engine is due for survey

(a) As Second Engineer, explain the procedure involved in the complete inspection of a bottom end bearing.

(b) List the precautions to be taken.

(c) Indicate the reasons for the possible defects, which could be encountered, and state how they may be rectified.

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