Module Details

Module Code: MARI7013
Title: Marine Electrical Propulsion
Long Title: Marine Electrical Propulsion
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Aimed at students who require an introduction into key electrical technologies applicable to marine engineering. Areas covered will include electric propulsion systems and modern marine power and automation systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the working principles and drive characteristics of AC and DC electric motors and generators.
LO2 Perform calculations involving electric power demands of a vessel.
LO3 Specify and assess the impact of power conversion techniques on marine power systems.
LO4 Assess the operational characteristics of common power electronic devices,their main characteristics and their fields of application in power conversion.
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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Co-requisite Modules
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
Electric Machines
Electric motors, DC motors,Induction motors (AC) Synchronous motors (AC), AC generators.
Power electronics and converters
Power electronic components, Rectifiers (AC—DC),Choppers (DC—DC),Inverters (DC—AC, Synchro-converters (AC—DC—AC),Pulse width modulation converters (AC-DC-AC),Cyclo-converters (AC—AC)
Propulsion and Electric Power
Main components of propulsion system, electric power plant, Electric power demand. Load and drive characteristics.Harmonics, propulsion auxiliaries and protection. Power supply network. High voltage on ships, high voltage safety.
Generation and Main Circuit Breakers
Alternating current generators, generator protection, conventional and static load characteristics, armature reaction, synchronous impedance, manual and automatic synchronising techniques, parallel operation, load sharing, load transfer, voltage regulation, protection and instrumentation. Emergency generators.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Assessment of lecture material covered during weeks 1 to 6
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Machine or computer laboratory
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Research
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Machine or Simulation laboratory Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Student review Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Mukund R. Patel. (2012), Shipboard propulsion, Power Electronics and Ocean Energy, CRC Press, [ISBN: 978-1-4398-8850-6].
  • Dennis T. Hall. (1999), Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge, 2r.e. Ed. Witherby & Co Ltd, [ISBN: ISBN: 185609182].
  • IMAREST. (2003), Design of Propulsion and Electric Power Generation Systems, 1st. [ISBN: 1-902536-47-9].
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 6 Mandatory