Course syllabus for Marine machinery 1

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMarina maskinsystem 1
  • CodeSJO855
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerSBVII
  • 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 83116
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0116 Written and oral assignments, part A 1.5 c
Grading: UG
1.5 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0216 Laboratory, part B 2 c
Grading: UG
2 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
0316 Examination, part C 4 c
Grading: TH
4 c0 c0 c0 c0 c0 c
  • 26 Okt 2023 am L
  • 20 Aug 2024 pm L

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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

None.

Aim

The aim of this course is to provide students with ability to perform simple calculations in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, piping, pumps, compressors, cooling and ventilation systems, as well as steam and heating. Exercises in engine simulator that trains the students in the operation of the above mentioned facilities.

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

- Describe a ship machinery systems on-board
- Define the units in the SI system
- Mention energies
- Describe pipelines
- Using fluid mechanics
- Describe the function and operation of pumps
- Describe the function and use of fans
- Describe the function and operation of compressors
- Using thermodynamics
- Describe marine steam plants for the production of saturated steam
- Mention fuels
- Describe refrigeration plants
- Summarize the main influence of shipping on marine eco systems, air quality and global climate
- Explain which regulations that govern the impact of shipping on on marine environment
- Exemplify possibilities to lower the environmental impact of shipping.

Content

- Overview of ship power
- Basic knowledge of the system on-board ships
- Units
- Energy
- Thermodynamics
- Piping
- Pumps, fans, compressors
- Cooling and ventilation systems
- Steam and heating plants
- Fuels

Organisation

The course consists of twelve lectures of in total 40 hours, five lab exercises of in total 20 hours and two hand-in exercises corresponding to 15 hours.

Literature

- Energi, Gunnar Dahlvig
- Övningsbok till Energi, Gunnar Dahlvig
- Maskinlära för Sjöpersonal, Tommy Andersson
- Complementary online information: http://www.marindiesels.co.uk
- Tables and diagrams
- The departments formula compendium

Examination including compulsory elements

Part A: Hand-in exercise
The course hand-in exercises consist of two separate hand-in exercises. One thermal heat balance in refrigeration system and one thermal heat balance in steam system.

Part B: Laboratory work
The course labororaty work consist of simulator laboratory work, engine laboratory work, stream technology laboratory work and of study visit.

Part C: Written exam
The course ends with a written examination which include the whole course that has passed during lectures, in the course literature, hand-in exercises, practice and laboratory work.

The final grade is determined by the grade of the written exam.

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-II/3 Ensure compliance with pollution- prevention requirements
    Also in course:
  • A-III/3 Chief engineer officers and second engineer officers on ships powered by main propulsion machinery of between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power
    Also in course:MMS250,SJO870,SJO890,SJO895,