Module Details

Module Code: MARI6006
Title: Intro to Marine Engineering
Long Title: Introduction to Marine Engineering
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5252 - Marine Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the scope of work which marine enginerring and electrotechnical officers undertake on board ship
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify key operating parameters of ship machinery and systems
LO2 Explain the basic operation of typical marine machinery and systems
LO3 Employ Standard Operating Procedures
LO4 Prepare basic ship systems for operation
LO5 Operate marine machinery and systems as part of an engineering team
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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None
Co-requisite Modules

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction
Sea trade and ship types. Relationship between trading pattern, ship type and machinery systems. Requiremnt for redundant systems.
Role and duties
The role and duties of marine engineer and electrotechnical officers and how they relate to overall shipboard operation and safety
Diesel Propulsion Plant
Operating principles of of marine 2- and 4- stroke diesel engines. Basic components and sub-systems.
Steam Propulsion Plant
Components and layout of marine steam propulsion installations. Turbine, gearbox, boiler and sub-sytems.
Auxiliary Systems
Requirement for auxiliary systems. Function of each system. Relationship between each system and ship and machinery operation.
Pumping & Piping Systems
Typical shipboard pumping and piping systems, fucntions and components
Driveline
Basic layout and functions of propeller shaft components
Ship Structure
Main ship structural components, ship construction terminology
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Simulator - basic machinery and system set up
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Engineering Knowledge
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Marine Workshop - basic machinery and system set up
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Engineering Knowledge
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Engineering Knowledge - Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Engineering Knowledge - Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Marine Workshop and Simulator Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • H.D.McGeorge. (2003), Marine Auxiliary Machinery, 7th Edition. Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0-7506-4398-6].
  • Dr J. Crowley. (1992), The Running and Maintenence of Marine Machinery, [ISBN: 0-907206-42-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • D.A.Taylor. (2004), Introduction to Marine Engineering, Revised 2nd Edition. Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0--7506-2530-9].
  • H.D.McGeorge. (2002), General Engineering Knowledge, 3rd Edition. Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0-7506-0006-3].
  • A. J. Wharton. (1991), Diesel engines, BH Newnes, Jordan Hill, Oxford, [ISBN: 0 7506 02171].
  • klaas Van Dokkum. (2005), Ship Knowledge, 2nd. [ISBN: 9080633062].
  • David J House,. Elements of Modern Ship Construction, [ISBN: 978-0-85174-814-6].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EMAEL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology 1 Mandatory
CR_EMARE_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering 1 Mandatory