Chemistry in Maritime (3 cr)
Code: 999930116-18MK1
General information
Enrollment
20.08.2018 - 07.09.2018
Timing
29.10.2018 - 30.11.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Marine Technology
Teachers
- Marita Söder
Teacher in charge
Marita Söder
Groups
-
MK16S
Objective
Student knows most important chemical and physical properties of the materials to be transported by sea, the spontaneous reactions of chemicals, the prevention of above mentioned reactions, the elements of danger of materials to human being, vessels and environment. Student will learn to take dangerous materials into consideration in the loading planning, know the legislation related to the transport and the codes used, separation regulations and documentation and declaration procedures.
Content
Chemistry of combustion, steam pressure of fluid and solutions, hydrostatic pressure, state of matter, thermal expansion, density, reduction-oxidation reactions, acids and bases, salts as bulk cargo. Legislation related to the transport and cargo planning of dangerous materials, IMDG, IMSBC, IBC and BCH codes where applicable.
Location and time
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
Teaching methods
Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Basics of physics and chemistry