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Engineering

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Module Offerings

5310MECH-SEP-CTY

Aims

To provide a comprehensive introduction to Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Construction. The module will concentrate on main and auxiliary propulsion systems, ship stability and construction features.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Marine Systems and Components: Complete reverse engineering design process of marine auxiliary systems and components. Generate component images using appropriate software for illustration of system operating philosophy. Marine Engineering Knowledge: Types of main propulsion machinery and their application to different types of vessels. Auxiliary machinery including boilers, steering gear, refrigeration, emissions control, sewerage treatment. Auxiliary systems including sea water/freshwater cooling, fuel oil, lubricating oil, fire extinguishing and detection. System Design: Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's) of a typical marine fluid system, pump and valve specification. Ship Stability and Naval Architecture: Ship stability - heel, list and trim. Ship resistance and powering. Ship Construction: Discuss and identify different ship types and identify significant features. Water and weather tightness. Structural terminology for different framing systems, bulkheads and hatches. The function and structure of tanks; double bottoms, sides, wings and peaks.
Additional Information:This module will provide a good grounding for those students wishing to pursue a career in the following marine related disciplines or industries: Marine Engineering Operations, Marine Engineering Design, Marine Superintendency, Surveying and Shipbuilding. This module includes content which relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG13 – This module considers how marine engineering designers strive to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions onboard. SDG14 – This module will consider how onboard systems should be designed, operated, and maintained in order to prevent ocean pollution.

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