Course syllabus for Tanker safety liquefied gases

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Course syllabus adopted 2020-02-16 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameSjötransport av kondenserade gaser
  • CodeSJO126
  • Credits7.5 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 75112
  • Maximum participants24
  • Open for exchange studentsYes
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0112 Examination 7.5 c
Grading: UG		 7.5 c
  • 11 Jan 2021 pm L
  • 07 Apr 2021 pm L
  • 16 Aug 2021 pm L

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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

For students of the Nautical science programme

Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:

SJO780 Cargo handling - transport of liquids at sea


For students of the Marine engineering programme

Knowledge and skills corresponding to the learning outcomes of the following courses:

SJO701 Flow sciences and thermodynamics
SJO062 Steam and refrigeration techniques
SJO546 Ship stability and safety cargo handling

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.

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

1. Describe gases physical and chemical properties
2. Describe the thermodynamic laws
3. Perform occurring thermodynamic calculations
4. Describe the systems on board a liquefied gas tanker
5. Calculate cargo intake
6. Manage risk and security
7. Assess vessels and cargoes environmental impact

Content

- Gases physical and chemical properties
- Thermodynamics
- Handling systems onboard gas carriers
- Risks and safety
- Environmental impact

Organisation

Mandatory lectures and excercises includning simulator based learning.

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

Written examination comprehensive learning outcomes 1-7. To pass.
80% correct answer is needed on the course examination.
Mandatory attendance at all lectures and exercises.

Aids at the examination
Course literature volume 1-2, incl. own notes in literature.
Approved calculator.

STCW

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to examination:
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG