Course content

Introduction to machinery systems for ships and platforms. Transport of fluids by means of pump- and pipesystems. Ballast and cargo oil systems. Power hydraulics.
Description and system analysis og main machinery for propulsion and production of electric power. Power consumption and operating profiles as basis for design of machinery and analysis of performance. Matching of machinery and propulsor. Fuel types and energy conversion by combustion. Air pollution. Characteristics of diesel engines and gasturbines, construction and internal loadings. Main factors affecting power, energy utilization and exhaust emissions.
Basic systems theory for reliability and safety, and introduction of terminology and definitions. System models. Assessment of availability ans economy. Overview of methods for assessment of safety and risk.

Learning outcome

The subjects Marine Technology Intro and Marine Technology 1, 2, 3, and 4 shall together enable the students to describe and understand the basics of marine technology and carry out engineering tasks related to design, construction and operation of marine systems. In addition they shall give the student a proper set of tools and methods for carrying out such work and training in the skills of communication and teamwork.
Marine technology 4 shall provide understanding of modes of operation and performance with emphasis on design and operation of main- ans auxilliary machinery, transport of fluids by means of pump- and piping systems, and assessment of reliability of machinery systems.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, project assignment, laboratory exercises and conventional exercises. The project assignment and laboratory exercises carried out in groups, and some exercises are mandatory. 75% of the other exercises are required for access to the exam. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes a final written exam (70%) and exercises (30%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Project assignment, exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TEP4110 Fluid mechanics.

Course materials

To be announced at the start of the semester. (Textbook, lecture notes).

Credit reductions