Diesel engines 2 (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- different diesel engine constructions, service and maintenance of marine diesels including vital measurements
- engine control and economical aspects in operation
- fuel injection techniques and their impact to exhaust gas emissions including emission reduction, emission control systems and devices
- multi-fuel engines
- operation of main and auxiliary diesel engines and their maintenance

Content

- two stroke and 4 stroke diesel constructions, components, service and repair work with key measurements of running gear components
- engine adjustment and system control, economic operation of diesel engine plants
- fuel injection techniques, f.i. impact on e.g. emissions, emission reduction, emission control

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/2 column 4 are used:
- explanation and understanding of design features and operating mechanisms are appropriate
- working practices are in accordance with legislative requirements, codes of practice, permits to work and environmental concerns
- actions and decisions are in accordance with recommended operating specifications and limitations
- maintenance activities are correctly planned and carried out in accordance with technical, legislative, safety and procedural specifications
- appropriate plans, specifications, materials and equipment are available for maintenance and repair
- action taken leads to the restoration of plant by the most suitable method

Course material

Study material provided by the teacher on Learn.

Study forms and methods

In the work week-based pathway, students participate in teaching and supervision according to the reading schedule.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Course can possibly include RDI and work-related cooperation.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Qualifications

Diesel engines 1