Elevators and lifts, cargo handling equipment and deck machinery (1 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- operation principles and service of passenger and service lifts
- hydraulic power packs and control systems of ramps and lifts
- cargo cranes and liquid cargo equipment
- electric and hydraulic deck machines
- work safety with lifts and other elevating gear
- service contracts

Content

- passenger and service lifts and their maintenance
- other on-board lifting gear
- deck machinery: cranes, winches, other electric equipment on the deck
- cargo handling gear, such as cargo cranes, ramps and lifting devices, liquid cargo handling equipment

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/6 column 4 are used:
- the effect of malfunctions on associated plant and systems is accurately identified, ship’s technical drawings are correctly interpreted, measuring and calibrate instruments are correctly used and actions taken are justified
- isolation, dismantling and re-assembly of plant and equipment are in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
- operations are planned and carried out in accordance with operating manuals, established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations
- actions taken leads to the restoration of deck machinery and cargo-handling equipment by the method most suitable and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions
- operation of equipment and system is in accordance with operating manuals
- performance levels are in accordance with technical specifications

Course material

Material shared at lectures.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks and possible laboratory work.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course might includes control hours that can potentially be used for work life projects or visits.

Timing of exams and assignments

The schedule for exams and assignments will be specified at the start of the course.

International cooperation

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Student workload

The student's workload for a 1,5-credit course is 45 hours.

Course part description

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Further information

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Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment takes into account the student's active participation, completed learning and practice assignments, and the exam.

Qualifications

- Occupational safety in electrical installations 1
- Electrical measurements
- Electric machines
- Programmable logics
- Maintenance and monitoring of electrical equipment 1
-Ship machinery 1
- Hydraulics and pneumatics