Ship's turbine engineeringLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- operating principles and structures of marine steam and gas turbines
- turbine efficiency and power calculations

Content

- steam turbines
- gas turbines
- operating principles
- assemblies
- calculations

Materials

Approved training during studies

Accomplishment methods

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
- apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/1 column 4 are used:
- construction and operating mechanisms can be understood and explained with drawings/instructions
- the causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
- deviations from the norm are promptly identified