Course syllabus for Practical workshop

Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish namePraktisk verkstads- och motorteknik
  • CodeLNB661
  • 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 76154
  • Maximum participants24
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0123 Examples class, part A 5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c5 c0 c0 c0 c
0223 Examples class, part B 2.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c2.5 c0 c0 c0 c
0323 Examples class, part C 2.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c2.5 c0 c0 c
0423 Examples class, part D 2 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c2 c0 c0 c
0523 Examples class, part E 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1.5 c0 c0 c
0623 Examples class, part F 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1.5 c0 c0 c

In programmes

Examiner

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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. If there are more students than the number of places, selection takes place as follows:
Obtained higher education credits within the program then via grades. Independent higher education credits are not included. If the university credits and grades are the same, a lottery will be held.

Aim

The course aims at giving knowledge and skills in workshop.

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

Part A Engine workshop 5 credits
-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

Part B Maintenance workshop 2,5 credits
-Perform disassembly, assembly, maintenance and condition check of rolling bearings
-Perform alignment and maintenance of belt and clutch transmission
-Perform pump maintenance

Part C Machinery workshop 2,5 credits
-Apply safety regulations
-Perform milling, turning and drilling according to the drawing
-Perform hand and machine threading with cut and pin

Part D Welding and heating workshop 2 credits
-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

Part E Plumbing workshop 1,5 credits
-Apply safety regulations
-Perform cold bending
-Explain connection types, flanges, cuts and pipe fittings
-Complete welding and soldering of pipes incl. test.

Part F Fitters workshop 1,5 credits
-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

Content

Part A Engine workshop
Repair and maintenance work of internal combustion engines
Test drive, troubleshooting and diagnosis
Measurement and interpretation of play and wear

Part B Maintenance workshop
Ball bearings and transmissions incl. condition monitoring and repair
Shaft couplings
Alignment
Pump maintenance
Gaskets and seals

Part C Machinery workshop
Safety instructions
Turning
Milling
Drilling
Threading
Grinding

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

Del E Plumbing workshop
Safety instructions
Coupling types
Valves and pipe fittings
Cold and hot bending
Pressure testing, pressure classifications.

Part F Fitters workshop
Thread system
Valves
Valve repairs
Metal plate work and processing

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
Material published on the course website

Examination including compulsory elements

For final grades in the course, it is required that all parts are approved.
Examination is carried out continuously during the course and are stated in course homepage

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,