MMO5006 Ship Propulsion Systems

Contents and structure

• Introduction to ship propulsion systems (Layout, Engines, Gears, Bearings, Seals, Shafts, Propeller, Diesel- Electric systems, ...)
• Introduction to ship operating systems (Layout, pipework, devices, fittings, ¿)
• Introduction to ship engines (2 stroke engines, 4 stroke engines, gas turbines)
• Introduction to ship fuels (todays fuels and future fuels)
• Different Fuel systems according the fuel (tanks, handling, safety)
• Thermodynamics of combustion engines => todays and future fuels
• Combustion => todays and future fuels
• Propulsion system dynamics, Safety and Availability, installation complexity

of the different propulsion systems /propulsion engines  

• Environmental aspects / efficiency, exhaust gas composition
• Calculation and measurement methods for engine power output, fuel consumption, heat exchange, temperatures, pressures, flows, speed, exhaust gas composition,

Learning Outcome

Theoretic and practical knowledge in ship technology. The content of the course will be closely related to the students own research work.

 

The students has

• knowledge about ship propulsion systems, fuel consumption, environmental aspects and ship handling
• knowledge about ship system layout and basic international rules for system layout
• knowledge about major research methodologies for applied research according propulsions and ship operation systems

 

 

The student is

• Able to analysis ship propulsion systems on different types of ships
• Able to layout the different systems on board
• Able to discuss/ work with the different partners in the ship building/ maritime industry
• Able to work in groups, manage report writing, presentation, function in a multi-disciplinary and intercultural team

Entry requirements

None.

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge about ship types, ship technology and ship building technology, working in research projects.

Teaching methods

The course contains lectures; work in groups (layout work, experiments/ measurements in the ship propulsion and operation laboratory.

Compulsory learning activities

Yes, (will be specified in the course plan by semester start).

Assessment

Portfolio (excercisis, term paper, short written test.)

- Exercises, 20%, All supporting materials allowed

- Term paper, 40%, All supporting materials allowed

- Written test, 40%, No supporting materials allowed

Grading scale 1-5

Examination support material

Portfolio (excercisis, term paper, short written test.)

- Exercises - All supporting materials allowed

- Term paper - All supporting materials allowed

- Written test - No supporting materials allowed

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