Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameUnderhållsteknik
- CodeSJO845
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerTISJL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
- DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 76111
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115 Examination, part A 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
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| 0215 Project, part B 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0315 Laboratory, part C 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Mats Isaksson
- 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
None.Aim
The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge of various maintenance concepts, handling of fuels and lubricants, how the maintenance is carried out on board and the underlying causes for the planning and execution of maintenance on a ship.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Describe different engine maintenance concepts- Understand and use computer based maintenance systems operating on board.
- Describe different concepts in reliability engineering
- Explain the basics of maintenance planning
- Explain the role of Classification Societies and flagstates
- Perform and understand the analysis of boiler and cooling water.
- Identify the properties and the composition of heavy fuels.
- Define the basics of tribology, friction, lubrication and wear.
- Describe basic separator theories
- Write an overhaul report in English and present it orally
Apply basic risk assessment and failure modes and effect analysis.
Content
- Maintenance System
- Reliability engineering
- Various maintenance concepts
- Maintenance on board
- Classification and the role of flagstates
- Fuels and lubricants
- Separators
- Water Treatment
Communication
Students will write a reflective report on maintenance strategies and present this. Lectures in managing work and what is required of you as a supervisor.
Organisation
- Lectures
- Exercises in the maintenance system TM Master
- Project report written and presented in English.
- Laboratory, cooling and boiler water analysis, fuels and lubricants analysis.
Learning sequence
The course is a part of the learning sequence communications
Literature
Water lab, material from lab leader
TM Master, material in Canvas
Lecture material
Examination including compulsory elements
Part A Written examPart B Approved project report in English
Part C Approved laboration water lab and excercise in planned maintenance system TM Master.
A final grade is given when the student has passed all the obligatory assignments.
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.