Study Guide

Objective

STCW-Code: Table A-III/1
Students:
Basic skills in the function and structure of diesel engines. Ability to take responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the ship’s auxiliary and main machinery.

Content

• Circuit processes and efficiency of diesel engines
• Combustion sequence/processes and fuel
• Gas (ex)change and air charge
• Crankmovement, its force and elements
• Mass force and balancing
• Flywheel and torsionals/torsion turns
• Critical speed and oscilation damping
• Energy recovery in diesel engine applications
• Environmental impact and exhaust emission control
• Control systems and monitoring
• Rules of the flag States and classification society

Location and time

Week 48-51. Campus Aboa Mare and Engine laboratory Vapparintie 5 Parainen

Teaching methods

Lectures, Engine laborations and simulations. Written exam.

Completion alternatives

Theory, engine laborations and simulation

Further information

Part of the studies will be hekd at the engine laboratory in Parainen. Safety shoos will be needed.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and approved simulation and laborations. Compulsory attendance in simulator and engine laborations.

Qualifications

Internal combustion engines