National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics Australian Maritime College JEE246 MARINE ENGINEERING Semester 1, 2016 Unit Outline Tom Mitchell Ferguson CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B CONTACT DETAILS Unit coordinator Unit coordinator/Lecturer: Thomas Mitchell Ferguson Campus: Newnham Email: tgmf@utas.edu.au Phone: ‐ Room location and number: Research Hub, Connell Building (Ground Floor) Consultation hours: Thursday 10:00 am to 11:00 am Electrical Lecturer Gimara Rajapakse Campus: Newnham Email: rgimara@gmail.com Other teaching staff Room location and number: F44a casual lecturers’ offices, Swanson Building Consultation hours: by appointment © The University of Tasmania 2016 CONTENTS WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT? 2 UNIT DESCRIPTION 2 INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES 2 GRADUATE QUALITY STATEMENT 3 ALTERATIONS TO THE UNIT AS A RESULT OF STUDENT FEEDBACK 3 PRIOR KNOWLEDGE &/OR SKILLS 3 HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? 4 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE 4 ASSESSMENT DETAILS 4 HOW YOUR FINAL RESULT IS DETERMINED 7 SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS 7 ACADEMIC REFERENCING 9 ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT 10 WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE? 11 MYLO 11 RESOURCES 11 ACTIVITIES 13 UNIT SCHEDULE 14 COMMUNICATION 17 FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE 17 Page 1 JEE246 Marine Engineering WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT? Unit description This unit provides an introduction to the principles of Marine Engineering and Ship operations. Students will be exposed to a range of system configurations and their distinctive characteristics. Key topics include ship’s propulsion systems, auxiliary systems and major equipment aboard. A special emphasis will be given to the working principles, design, construction, operation and safety features of marine diesel engines, boilers, steam and gas turbine systems, and all major machinery items in a ship. Intended Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit, you will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the knowledge of vessel design, operation and propulsion methods with emphasis is always upon correct, safe operating procedures and practices; 2. Demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of ship propulsion & resistance & its relationship to fuel consumption; 3. Explain the safe generation, reticulation, control and protection systems related to electricity on ships and other marine installations; and 4. Describe the design, construction, operating principles, safety features of ship’s power plants (marine diesel engines, steam turbines, gas turbines and boilers) and its associated auxiliary systems. Page 2 JEE246 Marine Engineering Graduate Quality Statement Successful completion of this unit supports your development of course learning outcomes, which describe what a graduate of a course knows, understands and is able to do. Course learning outcomes are published in the Bachelor of Engineering Course Rules. This document is available at http://www.amc.edu.au/be.course.content.rules. Course learning outcomes are developed with reference to national discipline standards, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), any professional accreditation requirements and the University of Tasmania’s Graduate Quality Statement. The University of Tasmania experience unlocks the potential of individuals. Our graduates are equipped and inspired to shape and respond to the opportunities and challenges of the future as accomplished communicators, highly regarded professionals and culturally competent citizens in local, national, and global society. University of Tasmania graduates acquire subject and multidisciplinary knowledge and skills and develop creative and critical literacies and skills of inquiry. Our graduates recognise and critically evaluate issues of social responsibility, ethical conduct and sustainability. Through respect for diversity and by working in individual and collaborative ways, our graduates reflect the values of the University of Tasmania. Alterations to the unit as a result of student feedback There have been no major changes to delivery of this unit from 2015. Prior knowledge &/or skills Required knowledge is basic physics and maths. Page 3 JEE246 Marine Engineering HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Assessment schedule Assessment task Date due Percent weighting Links to Intended Learning Outcomes Class Test 14 April 2016 10% 1,3,4 Lab Report 1 2 weeks after the lab 10% 1,4 Lab Report 2 2 weeks after the lab 10% 3 Lab Report 3 2 weeks after the practical 10% 2,4 Final Exam Exams period 1,2,3,4 60% Assessment details Class Test Task description
A closed book class test Assessment criteria
The primary emphasis will be on (i) problem identification, formulation and solution, (ii) demonstration of basic fundamentals, and (iii) application to practical problems. Links to unit’s
intended learning
outcomes
1,3,4 Task length
110 min Date due
14 April 2016 Page 4 JEE246 Marine Engineering Lab Report 1 Task description
Assessment criteria
Laboratory reports on marine power plants conducted in Thermodynamics Labs ‐ Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to Marine Engineering tasks. ‐ Analyse and apply conscious thinking in regard to task being reported. ‐ Entries serve to connect ideas and demonstrate understanding. ‐ Communicate in writing in the form of a reflective engineering report. Links to unit’s
intended learning
outcomes
1,4 Task length
Variable Date due
2 weeks after attending the lab ‐ online submission to MyLO Lab Report 2 Task description
Assessment criteria
Laboratory reports on Electrical power generation and distribution + engine room simulator ‐ Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to Marine Engineering tasks. ‐ Analyse and apply conscious thinking in regard to task being reported. ‐ Entries serve to connect ideas and demonstrate understanding. ‐ Communicate in writing in the form of a reflective engineering report. Links to unit’s
intended learning
outcomes
3 Task length
Variable Date due
2 weeks after attending the lab ‐ online submission to MyLO Page 5 JEE246 Marine Engineering Lab Report 3 Task description
Assessment criteria
Laboratory reports on practicals on marine diesel power plant service systems drawing+ diesel engine and injector overhaul conducted in Beauty Point‐Stephen Brown ‐ Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to Marine Engineering tasks. ‐ Analyse and apply conscious thinking in regard to task being reported. ‐ Entries serve to connect ideas and demonstrate understanding. ‐ Communicate in writing in the form of a reflective engineering report. Links to unit’s
intended learning
outcomes
2,4 Task length
Variable Date due
2 weeks after attending the practical ‐ online submission to MyLO Final Exam Description /
conditions
The end of semester closed book exam will draw on lectures, tutorials, and texts covering all aspects of the unit. Assessment criteria
The primary emphasis will be on (i) problem identification, formulation and solution, (ii) demonstration of basic fundamentals, and (iii) application to practical problems. A more detailed assessment criteria will be provided during the semester. Links to unit’s
intended learning
outcomes
1,2,3,4 Duration
3 hours Date
The final exam is conducted by the Student Centre in the formal examination period. See the Examinations and Results page on the University’s website (http://www.utas.edu.au/exams/), or access your personal exams timetable by logging into the eStudent Centre ‐ Personal Exams Timetable for specific date, time and location closer to the examination period: http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/eStudentCentre/exams/tim
etable.aspx Page 6 JEE246 Marine Engineering How your final result is determined The grade that you receive for this unit will be determined by a committee of examiners. The raw marks that you receive from each piece of assessable material will be combined in order to determine a letter grade for the unit (see Assessment Schedule for per cent weighting). The raw marks may undergo a scaling process. Assessments will be awarded a grade from HD to NN in accordance with a criterion based grading system (see BE Course Rules). This will be based on an assessment matrix (to be handed out at least three weeks before the assignment due date), which identifies the level of performance by indicative characteristics associated with each level against each criterion. The criterion based grading system will provide students with the following grades for each assignment, with the final grade obtained by combining the grades of the assessments in line with allocated weighting. Grade
HD‐ to HD+
DN‐ to DN+
CR‐ to CR+
PP‐ to PP+
NN (Fail)
To pass the unit, students must obtain at least 50% for the coursework component and 50% for the exam. Submission of assignments All assignments, reports, etc. must be completed using the template provided on the AMC website (http://www.amc.edu.au/beng.templates) unless otherwise specified by the lecturer. All coursework must have the AMC Assignment Cover Sheet attached. All assignments and reports must be typed and completed using Word, Excel, approved Engineering drawing software and include the relevant theory, illustrations, results, analysis, and conclusion. Group reports must be signed by all participants. Assignments and reports must be placed in the lecturer’s assignment box by the due dates (ground floor in the Swanson Building). Electronic submissions are not acceptable (unless otherwise instructed by the lecturer). The assessed work will be returned during lecture or as agreed between the students and the lecturer. Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your coursework on or before the due date. We strongly recommend that you keep a copy. Even in the most ‘perfect’ of systems, items sometimes go astray. Page 7 JEE246 Marine Engineering Requests for extensions Extensions will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds. Requests for extensions should be made via email to the lecturer prior to the due date. Medical certificates or other evidence must be included (electronically or the hard copy mailed) and must contain information which justifies the extension sought. Penalties Late assignments which have not been granted an extension will, at the lecturer’s discretion, be penalised by deducting ten per cent of total marks for each day overdue. Assignments submitted more than five days late will normally not be accepted by the lecturer. Failure to adhere with the WH&S standards whilst taking part in any assessed activity that involves field trips and/or that requires the use of UTAS or AMC facilities will result in the following penalties: 
first offense ‐ 5% penalty (applicable to the whole team in team projects); 
second offense by student (or another member of the same team in team projects) ‐ 20% penalty (applicable to the whole team in team projects); and 
third offense ‐ a fail grade in the assessment. Review of results and appeals If you have questions about, or problems with, your assessment you should discuss this with the following people: (1) The person who marked the assessment. (2) Unit Coordinator. (3) Course Coordinator. (4) Deputy Director (Students and Education), NCMEH. (5) Director, NCMEH. If this does not resolve the issue, you may file a formal appeal. The procedure is given at: http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/examinations_and_results/results/result_revie
w_results.htm Page 8 JEE246 Marine Engineering Academic referencing In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly literature, works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to correctly refer to the work of others, and how to maintain academic integrity. Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others constitutes academic dishonesty (plagiarism), a matter considered by the University of Tasmania as a serious offence. The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit: http://utas.libguides.com/referencing Please read the following statement on plagiarism. Should you require clarification please see your unit coordinator or lecturer. Plagiarism Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else's thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them as your own; for example, using an author's words without putting them in quotation marks and citing the source, using an author's ideas without proper acknowledgment and citation, copying another student's work. If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your assignments, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines. You may also find the Academic Honesty site on MyLO of assistance: https://mylo.utas.edu.au/d2l/home/83246 The intentional copying of someone else’s work as one’s own is a serious offence punishable by penalties that may range from a fine or deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of cases, to exclusion from a unit, a course or the University. The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit your assessable works to a plagiarism checking service, to obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable works may also be included in a reference database. It is a condition of this arrangement that the original author’s permission is required before a work within the database can be viewed. For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see the Plagiarism and Academic Integrity page on the University web site or the Academic Honesty site on MyLO. Page 9 JEE246 Marine Engineering Academic misconduct Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an assignment or an examination, and any other conduct by which a student: a. seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or b. improperly disadvantages any other student. Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that range from a deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are available in Ordinance 9: Student Discipline – Part 3 Academic Misconduct. Page 10 JEE246 Marine Engineering WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE? MyLO MyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania. This is the system that will host the online learning materials and activities for this unit. Getting help with MyLO It is important that you are able to access and use MyLO as part of your study in this unit. To find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practice using them, visit the Getting Started in MyLO unit: https://mylo.utas.edu.au/d2l/home/17591 For access to information about MyLO and a range of step‐by‐step guides in pdf, word and video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University website: http://www.utas.edu.au/mylo/student‐support If something is not working as it should, contact the Service Desk (Service.Desk@utas.edu.au, phone 6226 1818), or Request IT Help Online: https://servicedesk.its.utas.edu.au/ Resources Required readings You will need the following texts: Taylor, D.A, Introduction to Marine Engineering. Elsevier publication, 2nd Ed, 1996. Hall, D., Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge, Witherby, 1999. It is important that you have ongoing access to the requisite text. Although the book may be available for loan from the University of Tasmania Library, you are strongly encouraged to purchase a copy of the text as it will be a useful resource throughout your study. Recommended readings Meier‐Peter, H., Berrrnhardt, F., Compendium Marine Engineering, DVV Media Group GmbH, Hamburg, 2009. McGeorge,H.D., Marine Auxiliary Machinery, 7th Ed, Butterworths‐Heinemann, Oxford, 2000. Cowley, J. (Ed), The Running and Maintenance of Marine Machinery, 6th Ed, Marine Media Management, London, 1992. Roy, G.J., Steam Turbines and Gearing, Stanford Maritime, London, 1984. Milton, J.H., Marine Steam Boilers, 4th Ed, Newnes‐Butterworths, London, 1980. Page 11 JEE246 Marine Engineering Stokoe, E.A., Ship Construction for Marine Students, 5th Ed, Reed's Marine Engineering Series, Thomas Reed Publications, London, 1985. Eyres, D.J., Ship Construction, 5th Ed, Butterworths‐Heinemann, Oxford, 2001. Taylor, D.A., Merchant Ship Construction, 4th Ed, IMarEST Publicatons, London, 1998. MER and Transactions of IMarEST, IMarEST Publications, London. These materials may be useful for developing your knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit, but you are not required to purchase them. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignment work, you may find these a useful starting point. Equipment, materials, software, accounts Materials to be provided by the student 
A non‐programmable scientific calculator (Casio fx‐82AU PLUS II) is required at all times. 
Safety gear such as lab coats/overalls, safety shoes. 
A hard cover notebook, preferably the AMC Engineering Notebook. Materials to be provided by AMC 
Transport and light lunch during Beauty Point activities Extra costs 
Printing. Computer hardware & software 
Microsoft Office suite. Available at AMC computer labs. Page 12 JEE246 Marine Engineering Activities Learning expectations The University is committed to high standards of professional conduct in all activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to its students as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it holds expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their studies within the special environment the University offers. The University’s Code of Conduct for Teaching and Learning states: Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the teaching/learning environment. They must attend classes when and as required, strive to maintain steady progress within the subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations, and submit required work on time. Details of teaching arrangements CLASS DAY Thursday Lecture Friday (as per unit schedule) Friday 15/04/2016 Beauty Point: Stephen Brown Friday 22/04/2016 TIME LOCATION 3pm – 5pm Lecture Theatre 7 10am – 12pm
Lecture Theatre 6 8am – 5pm Friday 29/04/2016 Beauty Point wharf Transportation from AMC reception ‐ Thermo lab Fridays (as per unit schedule) Labs ‐ Electrical Lab 8am – 5pm ‐ Engine room simulation centre GROUP all As per schedule delivered during the semester As per schedule delivered during the semester Check tutorial groups and lab timetable/groups to identify your designated time and day. Page 13 JEE246 Marine Engineering Unit schedule WEEK DATE TOPIC/ MODULE ACTIVITIES READINGS/ FURTHER INFO 1 22 February Introduction to marine engineering Thursday LT7 Introduction to marine electrical power plant Friday LT6 2 29 February Diesel engines Thursday LT7 Electrical power generators Friday LT6 3 7 March Diesel engines Thursday LT7 Electrical power distribution‐ safety Friday LT6 4 14 March Steam turbines Labs on Friday 5 21 March Easter Break Gas turbines Labs on Friday Fuel and lubricating oil systems Risk assessment in Maritime engineering Guest lecture (TBC) Labs on Friday Mid‐semester break (24– 30 March) 5 28 March 6 4 April 7 11 April Class test 8 18 April Ship services 9 25 April General hotel systems Beauty Point & Labs on Friday 10 2 May Vessel resistance and powering 11 9 May Marine air pollution and implications of new IMO regulations Guest Lecture Subject to availability of the guest lecture‐LT6 12 16 May Propulsors 13 23 May Revision Elements of ship design Deck machinery Beauty Point & Labs on Friday Beauty Point & Labs on Friday Page 14 JEE246 Marine Engineering Topics covered 1. Introduction to ships and machinery (8hrs) Introduction to principal ship types, design and construction. Introduction to ship’s propulsion plants and their main components: Prime movers, transmission and propulsors. General machinery arrangements, bilge and ballast systems, domestic water systems, distillation Systems. 2. Elements of Ship Design (8 hrs) Introduction to ship’s resistance and propulsion and its impact upon fuel consumption. Deck machinery including mooring, anchor handling, cargo handling and safety equipment. 3. Thermal Power Plant (10 hrs) Diesel Engines: basic design, construction, operational and safety features of slow, medium and high speed marine diesel engines and their basic support systems. air supply, fuel and combustion, fuel oil treatment, fuel types, different methods of reducing emissions (duel fuel, water based, exhaust gas recirculation) turbo‐
charging, super‐charging and lubrication. Combined power plants. Gas Turbines: basic design, construction, operational and safety features of marine gas turbines and their basic support systems: air supply, fuel and combustion, combustion gas exhaust and lubrication. Steam Turbines: basic design, construction, operational and safety features of impulse and reaction marine steam turbines and their basic support systems: steam supply and control, multi‐staging, condensate recovery, energy regeneration, and exhaust gas economisers. Boilers: main, auxiliary and exhaust gas marine boilers and economisers: basic design, construction, operational and safety features of water tube and fire tube boilers and their basic support systems: air supply, feed water supply and treatment, fuel burning and combustion, firing, venting, energy exchange, exhaust gas economisers, air heaters, condensers. 4. Introduction to Marine Electrical Power Plant (6hrs) Construction and operating principles of power generators, electrical distribution and protection systems. Technical specifications, per‐unit systems, active, reactive and apparent power. Coupling with driving machines and synchronizing. Explosion, fire prevention, applicable safety standards, safe voltages, safe operation and maintenance. Requirements for electrical equipment in hazardous areas on marine and offshore systems. 5. Investigative Studies (20 hrs) 
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Marine Engineering Lab (safe operation, maintenance of thermal power plant, diesel engines and boilers) Link to Unit Outcomes: 4 Marine Engineering/ Electrotechology Lab (safe operation, maintenance, synchronising of electrical power plants, distribution and protection systems) Link to Unit Outcomes: 3 Page 15 JEE246 Marine Engineering 
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Marine engine room simulator (simulated control room of ships machinery, simulated power generation for ship operations, simulated synchronising of electrical power plants and distribution) Link to Unit Outcomes: 3 Marine Engineering, Stephen Brown activities. Safe operation, maintenance of diesel engines, Drawing marine systems) Link to Unit Outcomes: 2&4 Technical Seminars (RINA/IMarEST and EngAus) Link to Unit Outcomes: 1,2,4 Specific attendance/performance requirements Attendance at all assigned class times is expected. You are responsible for all information (both academic and administrative) presented during class times. Should you miss a class for whatever reason it is your responsibility to obtain information and content that was missed. Attendance at all tutorials, laboratory and practical sessions is compulsory and failure to attend any of them may end up failing the entire unit. Work Health and Safety (WHS) The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the University’s Work Health and Safety website and policy: http://www.utas.edu.au/work‐health‐safety/ Page 16 JEE246 Marine Engineering Communication News and announcements may be posted to MyLO News, and students will be expected to be aware of the content of such posts within 48 hours of them being posted. Students are also expected to check their UTAS email very regularly (at least once a day) for important announcements. Further information and assistance More information with regard to content, assessments, grading, GPA etc. is found in the Course Rules Document at: http://www.amc.edu.au/be.course.content.rules If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or life‐planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance. There is a range of University‐wide support services available to you including Student Learning Support, Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which can be found on the Student Support and Development page of the University website: http://www.utas.edu.au/students/students/support‐development Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more information: http://www.utas.edu.au/library/study Page 17 JEE246 Marine Engineering