Ship's piping systems (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- ship's piping construction and fabrication, materials and components, pipework insulation and support.
- observation and prevention of corrosion.
- general arrangement of shipboard piping systems.
- different types of pumps and their principles.
- safe work procedures of pumping and heating.
- service of pipelines and equipment.
- standard drawings and symbols of pipe work.

Content

Manufacturing of pipes and pipelines, materials and associated components.
Pipe line drawings and flow diagrams.
Common on board pump types.
Bilge-, fire- and ballast pump systems.
Fresh water, sea water and waste water systems.
Heating, steam boiler and ventilation systems, lubrication and fuel systems.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- identify interrelated tasks.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.

Independent track:
You attend your study in the multi-mode education. Degree of Deck Officer, operational level (STCW A-II/1) OR Degree of Engineer Officer, operational level (STCW A-III/1) OR Certificate of Competency: Deck Officer / Engineer Officer IS REQUIRED.

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

Timing of exams and assignments

Registration to any general exams has to be agreed with the lecturer and exams are to be completed according degree regulation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam and/or possible exercises that will affect are agreed in the introduction lecture.