Steam engineering (3 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- steam technology basics and concepts
- marine steam boiler plants and operating principles
- the responsibilities and tasks in operation, supervising and control of steam boilers
- safe operation, supervision and maintenance of boiler units, plants and system component

Content

- the basics of steam technology; steam diagrams, enthalpy and steam process calculations
- marine steam boiler types and constructions, working principles and boiler control automation
- boiler safety and safety devices, burners and supervision of steam boilers
- officers duties in engineer watch of boiler plant and steam systems
- maintenance, inspection and surveys of boiler plant and steam system components
- safe work procedures with steam system operations and maintenance

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

- Ship machinery 2

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