REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | National and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, class rules, including AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the operation and performance evaluation of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines), propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation, policies and procedures |
3 | Established engineering practice for the operation and performance evaluation of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines), propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery |
4 | Operational characteristics and performance specifications for the different types of marine engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery usually found on a vessel between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
5 | Procedures for carrying out performance evaluation of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines), propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery as part of routine operational and maintenance procedures to ensure performance is in compliance with bridge orders, technical specifications, survey requirements and established safety and anti-pollution rules and regulations |
6 | The nature and causes of typical malfunctions and/or poor performance of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery and the available methods for their detection and rectification |
7 | Hazards and problems that can occur during the operation and performance evaluation of marine engines (internal combustion and gas turbines), propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions |
8 | Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation and performance evaluation of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines), propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery |
9 | Operational and performance evaluation records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company, survey requirements and regulatory authorities |
10 | Maritime communication techniques needed during the operation and performance evaluation of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery |
11 | Typical material safety data sheets, vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams |
12 | Procedures for the testing and treatment of auxiliary boiler water, machinery cooling water and lubricating oil |
13 | Principles and operational characteristics of internal combustion engines, including: |
| a | two stroke and four stroke cycles |
| b | optimum combustion parameters and their control |
| c | diesel engine scavenging systems both in normal and emergency operation |
| d | atmospheric pollution caused by diesel engine combustion, and ways in which it can be minimised |
| e | determination of shaft power |
| f | irregularities in the performance of machinery and plant |
14 | Principles and operational characteristics of marine gas turbines |
15 | Principles of operation of hydraulic and electronic governors and overspeed trips |
16 | Methods of providing air for combustion |
17 | Principles of fuel systems, including: |
| a | typical injection pressures and viscosities for different grades of fuel |
| b | alterations to fuel pumps, camshafts and injectors for varying fuel types |
| c | differences between constant and variable injection timing of fuel |
| d | injection requirements for different speeds of diesel engine |
| e | common service faults, symptoms and causes of combustion problems and related solutions |
| f | fuel line pulsation damping devices and leakage protection |
| g | fuel valve cooling arrangements |
| h | uni-fuel and dual fuel systems |
18 | Principles of engine cooling and lubrication, including: |
| a | different methods of diesel engine cooling |
| b | need for treatment of engine cooling water |
| c | methods of treating engine cooling water |
| d | diesel engine lubrication requirements |
| e | theory and types of lubrication, including methods of lubricating diesel engine components |
| f | relative characteristics, and applications of mineral and synthetic oils |
| g | contaminants that may affect lubricants, their effect on machinery performance, and action that can be taken to avoid and remedy contamination of lubricants |
| h | common lubrication problems and their solution |
19 | Principles of marine control systems, including: |
| a | common sensors and their associated transmitters |
| b | analysis of control loops |
| c | temperature and pressure control systems used on board vessel |
| d | load-dependent cooling of diesel alternators |
| e | analysis of typical level control systems used on board vessel |
| f | operation and application of electronic PID controllers |
20 | Principles and functions of machinery space monitoring and alarm systems, including: |
| a | central cooling and load-dependent cooling control systems |
| b | main engine control arrangements for fixed pitch and controllable pitch propeller systems requiring sequential control |
| c | alarm and monitoring systems involving data loggers, alarm loggers and trend analysis of collected data |
21 | Theory and preventative strategies for scavenge and uptake fires, and starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions, including: |
| a | plans for hazard reduction |
| b | procedures for extinguishing scavenge fires and dealing with crankcase mist detector alarms |
| c | regaining of control after starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions |
22 | Principles of thermodynamics and heat and heat engines relevant to detection, identification and repair of faults, including: |
| a | heat transfer, including log mean temperature and circular pressure vessels |
| b | gases and gas cycles |
| c | properties and expansion of steam |
| d | steam cycles, including a specific understanding of the use of entropy charts and modifications to the steam cycle |
| e | Auxiliary boilers and evaporators |
| f | steam turbines, including an understanding of isentropic efficiency |
| g | combustion with a specific understanding of volumetric analysis |
| h | refrigeration and air-conditioning, including the use of entropy charts |
23 | Principles and operational characteristics of steam turbines, gearing and associated equipment as they apply to auxiliary systems, including: |
| a | lubrication |
| b | gear configurations |
| c | thrust blocks |
| d | determination of shaft power |
| e | irregularities in the performance of machinery and plant |
24 | Principles and operational characteristics of auxiliary boilers and associated equipment, including: |
| a | boiler water tests and treatment |
| b | corrosion |
| c | superheaters |
REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when managing the operation, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines) on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
2 | Interpret and follow procedures for the operation, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines) on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
3 | Read and interpret equipment performance readings and instrumentation |
4 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets |
5 | Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams |
6 | Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when managing the operation, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines) on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
7 | Identify problems that can occur during the operation, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines) on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
8 | Carry out calculations required when operating, monitoring and evaluating the performance of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines) on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
9 | Adapt to differing types of fuel, bilge and ballast systems from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed |
10 | Select and use tools and equipment required for the operation, repair, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of engines (internal combustion and gas turbines) on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |