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Diesel engines 1 (1 cr)

Code: 209910716-3004

General information


Enrollment
16.12.2019 - 10.01.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
27.01.2020 - 05.04.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Department of Logistics and Marine Technology
Campus
Kotka Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
12 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Marine Engineering
Teachers
Joel Paananen
Teacher in charge
Joel Paananen
Groups
MIKT19SP
Degree programme in marine engineering, full-time studies
Course
209910716
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Objective

According to STCW A-III/1:
Knowledge, understanding and proficiency of:
- Internal combustion engines, diesel cycle, working principles and constructions of diesel engines.
- Basic calculations and concepts.
- Principles of marine diesel engines and their exploitation as prime movers of propulsion and in electric power production.
- Auxiliary equipment and systems of marine diesel engines.
- Practical operation procedures and monitoring of diesel engines during engineering watch.
- Basic principles of maintenance and servicing of marine diesel engines and auxiliary equipment.

Content

Theory of internal combustion engines and primarily diesel engines, engine constructions and concepts including associated basic calculations.
Basic types of marine diesel engines; trunk piston engines and crosshead engines.
Auxiliary equipment, systems and devices of engines.
Most common monitoring and maintenance methods as well as safety at work when servicing marine diesel engines.

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.

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