Marine electrical engineeringLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- practical application of DC and AC calculations and analyzes
- main and auxiliary electric system functions and associated components
- electrical safety requirements in the field of marine electro-technology including common voltages on vessels, safety measures before starting electrical work, isolation procedures, and emergency actions
- causes of electric shocks and measures to protect against them

Content

- electrical applications in marine engineering
- generators
- transformers
- electric motors
- frequency converters and soft-starters
- shipboard electrical systems and switchboards, protection systems and devices, batteries
- occupational safety in electrical work
(STCW A-III/1 ja A-III/2 ja AIII/5)

Materials

- Laboratory course in marine electrical engineering
- 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:
- operations are planned and carried out in accordance with operating manuals, established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations
- electrical, electronic and control systems can be understood and explained with drawings/instructions
- safety measures for working are appropriate
- recognizes and reports electrical hazards and unsafe equipment
- understands safe voltages for hand-held equipment
- understands risks associated with high-voltage equipment and onboard work