Diesel engines 2Laajuus (1.5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- different diesel engine constructions, service and maintenance of marine diesels including vital measurements
- engine control and economical aspects in operation
- fuel injection techniques and their impact to exhaust gas emissions including emission reduction, emission control systems and devices
- multi-fuel engines
- operation of main and auxiliary diesel engines and their maintenance

Content

- two stroke and 4 stroke diesel constructions, components, service and repair work with key measurements of running gear components
- engine adjustment and system control, economic operation of diesel engine plants
- fuel injection techniques, f.i. impact on e.g. emissions, emission reduction, emission control

Qualifications

Diesel engines 1

Materials

- Laboratory course in diesel engines 2
- Approved training during studies

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- work as team members in working life expert duties and identify and describe the problems of the professional field
- 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/2 column 4 are used:
- explanation and understanding of design features and operating mechanisms are appropriate
- working practices are in accordance with legislative requirements, codes of practice, permits to work and environmental concerns
- actions and decisions are in accordance with recommended operating specifications and limitations
- maintenance activities are correctly planned and carried out in accordance with technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications
- appropriate plans, specifications, materials and equipment are available for maintenance and repair
- action taken leads to the restoration of plant by the most suitable method