Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
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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