Ship's piping systems (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- 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 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/1 column 4 are used:
- construction and operating mechanisms can be understood and explained with drawings/instructions
- the causes of machinery malfunctions are promptly identified and actions are designed to ensure the overall safety of the ship and the plant, having regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
- the output of plant and engineering systems consistently meets requirements, including bridge orders relating to changes in speed and direction
- safety procedures followed are appropriate
- the frequency and extent of monitoring of engineering equipment and systems conforms to manufacturers’ recommendations and accepted principles and procedures, including principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch
- deviations from the norm are promptly identified

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.

Qualifications

Ship machinery 1