Study Guide

Objective

In the end of the course student has learnt ship main machineries and their purpose of use. Student is skilful enough to dimension and select cargo ship propulsion machinery main components on basic level. Student understands engine room layout and machinery specific regulations. In the end of the course student is familiar with the ship systems as a whole; operational principle, main components, tanks, piping and arrangements.
Student knows the basics of ship pipe design and dimensioning. Also system specific special requirements are discussed. Student is capable to design a basic pipe diagram.

Content

The tasks of different ship machineries are studied.
During the studies cargo ship main machinery components are introduced and engine room general arrangement is educated. Latest machinery development trends future machinery regulation are discussed. During the studies ship auxiliary systems are educated. In addition, ship safety, cargo handling systems and accommodation supporting systems (under the main deck) are dealt with.
Ship pumps and blowers are studied. The methods of pipe construction, pipe routing, rules, dimensioning and materials are educated.