Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-01 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameProfilkurs: tanksegment
- CodeSJM127
- Credits15 Credits
- OwnerTSJKL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingUG - Pass, Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 75158
- Open for exchange studentsYes
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
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| 0121 Examples class, part A 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c | ||||||
| 0221 Written and oral assignments, part B 4.5 c Grading: UG | 4.5 c | ||||||
| 0321 Examination, part C 7.5 c Grading: UG | 7.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
Tomas Olsson Neptun- Lecturer, Maritime Studies, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences
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
Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:SJO780 Cargo handling - transport of liquids at sea
Aim
The course aims at providing students with solid theoretical knowledge in the handling and transportation of liquefied gases in bulk, both onboard the LNG and LPG carriers. The course focuses on the safety board and the operational elements for the nautical officers' duties. Passing grade, together with approved fire training base for special permission aboard ships carrying liquefied gases in bulk acc. Chapter 3. 5 § Regulation (2007:237) on permissions for seafarers.The course should broaden students' proficiency in all parts of the operative work as officer of the watch (OOW) on board a ship.
Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
1. Describe gases physical and chemical properties2. Describe the thermodynamic laws
3. Perform occurring thermodynamic calculations
4. Describe the systems on board a liquefied gas tanker
5. Calculate cargo intake
6. Carry out cargo loading/discharge of the voyage
7. Manage risk and security
8. Assess vessels and cargoes environmental impact
9. Plan a voyage from port A to Port B for a product tanker with respect to navigation, cargo handling and documentation
10. Evaluate own and others competence during a navigational watch
11. Present documentations from all parts of the voyage according to industry standard for a control body
12. Knowledge about demands for pilot exemption
Content
- Gases physical and chemical properties- Thermodynamics
- Handling systems onboard gas carriers
- Risks and safety
- Environmental impact
- Commercial contras and documents within Tanker shipping
- Training for pilot exemption
- Vetting procedure within Tanker Shipping
Organisation
Mandatory lectures and excercises includning simulator based learning.Project work where the Student look for information, compile information and present the voyage.
Literature
Olsson Neptun, Tomas (ed) Tanker Safety - Liquefied Gases, volume 1 (2006)Olsson Neptun, Tomas (ed) Tanker Safety - Liquefied Gases, volume 2 (2019)
Examination including compulsory elements
Module 0121 Exercise Active participation during simulator exercises
Module 0122 Hand-in Mandatory assignments as per course homepage in Canvas
Module 0123 Written examination comprehensive learning outcomes 1-5 and 7.
To pass 80% correct answer is needed on the course examination.
Aids at the examination
Course literature volume 1-2, incl. own notes in literature.
Approved calculator.
Module 0122 Hand-in Mandatory assignments as per course homepage in Canvas
Module 0123 Written examination comprehensive learning outcomes 1-5 and 7.
To pass 80% correct answer is needed on the course examination.
Aids at the examination
Course literature volume 1-2, incl. own notes in literature.
Approved calculator.
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.