Course syllabus for Practical workshop

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-10 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish namePraktisk verkstads- och motorteknik
  • CodeLNB660
  • Credits15 Credits
  • OwnerTISJL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 76151
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0103 Examples class, part A 7.5 c
Grading: UG		 3.7 c3.8 c
0203 Examples class, part B 7.5 c
Grading: UG		 3.8 c3.7 c

In programmes

Examiner

  • Thomas Lindblom
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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

This course is only open for students of the Marine Engineering programme.

Aim

The course aims at giving knowledge and skills in workshop.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

Engine workshop
-Perform disassembly, assembly and test run of internal combustion engines according to the manufacturer's recommendations
-Perform inspection, measurement and adjustment according to the manufacturer's recommendations incl. replacement of worn and damaged components
- Check up draw and explain basic ship technical systems

Mechanical workshop
-Apply safety regulations
-Perform milling, turning and drilling according to the drawing
-Perform hand and machine threading with cut and pin

Welding and heating workshop
-Apply safety regulations
-Perform gas cutting, gas welding, arc welding (MMA), MIG and TIG welding
-Perform hard and soft soldering
-Complete hardening
- Perform preparation of wellding equipment 

Plumbing workshop
-Apply safety regulations
-Perform cold bending
-Explain connection types, flanges, cuts and pipe fittings
-Complete welding and soldering of pipes incl. test. 

Mechanical workshop
-Identify and practically measure existing threads
-Perform threading and repair of threads
-Perform sharpening of cutting tools
-Perform measuring, sawing, filing and bending
-Complete valve repair

Maintenance technology
-Perform disassembly, assembly, maintenance and condition check of rolling bearings
-Perform alignment and maintenance of belt and clutch transmission
-Perform pump maintenance

Content

Engine workshop
Repair and maintenance work of internal combustion engines
Test drive, troubleshooting and diagnosis
Measurement and interpretation of play and wear
Machine shop
Safety instructions
Turning
Milling
Drilling
Threading
Grinding

Welding and heating workshop
Safety instructions
Hot work
Gas cutting
MMA, MIG and TIG welding
Soldering
Additive material

Plumbing workshop
Safety instructions
Coupling types
Valves and pipe fittings
Cold and hot bending
Trial printing, printing classes

Mechanical workshop
Thread system
Valves
Valve repairs
Metal plate work and processing

Maintenance technology
Rolling bearings and transmissions incl. condition determination and repair
Shaft couplings
Alignment
Pump maintenance
Gaskets and seals

Organisation

The course consists of various elements that are examined continuously during the course.
Working groups are part of the course structure.

Literature

Workshop handbook Nils-Olof Eriksson / Bo Karlsson
Instruction books
Manuals
Material published on the course website

Examination including compulsory elements

Module A 0103 Includes Workshop Technology


Module B 0203 Includes internal combustion engine technology

For final grades in the course, it is required that both module A and B are completed.


Examination is carried out continuously during the course. Project work is assessed according to the learning objectives that are established according to the syllabus. In order to pass, all learning objectives must be met.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

STCW

  • A-III/1 Appropriate use of hand tools, machine tools and measuring instruments for fabrication and repair on board
    Also in course:
  • A-III/1 Maintenance and repair of shipboard machinery and equipment
    Also in course:
  • A-III/7 Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair
    Also in course:SSY033,