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MARINE ENGINEERING - COURSE 1 (010)


Description
This course provides the essential knowledge and practical understanding needed to work effectively in an engine room environment. It builds a solid foundation in yacht engineering principles and prepares learners for further technical development within the maritime industry.
Content
  • Welcome and Introduction
  • Module 1: Compression Ignition Engine
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: General principles of compression and spark ignition engines
  • Module Test: Compression ignition engine
  • Module 2: Engine Operating Cycles and Construction Details
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Engine cycles explained - two and four strokes
  • Lesson 2: The essential engine components identified
  • Lesson 3: The meaning of engine terms
  • Lesson 4: Engine configurations
  • Lesson 5: Engine performance data
  • Module Test: Engine operating cycles and contrsuction details
  • Module 3: The Fuel System
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: The nature of diesel engine fuels
  • Lesson 2: The fuel tank
  • Lesson 3: Fuel separator and fuel pre-filter
  • Lesson 4: Fine paper element filters
  • Lesson 5: Fuel lift pumps
  • Lesson 6: Fuel injection pumps
  • Lesson 7: Common rail system
  • Lesson 8: Fuel injectors
  • Lesson 9: Fuel system safety
  • Lesson 10: Fuel reserve
  • Lesson 11: Bleeding the fuel system
  • Module Test: The fuel system
  • Module 4: The Role of Air in the Combustion Process
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: The concepts of fuel as an energy source
  • Lesson 2: Air filters and inlet manifold
  • Lesson 3: Naturally aspirated and turbo charged engines
  • Lesson 4: The operating principles of turbochargers
  • Lesson 5: Charge air coolers
  • Lesson 6: The exhaust system
  • Module Test: The role of air in the combustion process
  • Module 5: The Cooling System
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Combustion process temperatures
  • Lesson 2: The engine's cooling circuits
  • Lesson 3: Raw water cooling system
  • Lesson 4: Fresh-water cooling system
  • Lesson 5: Correct cooling water temperature
  • Lesson 6: Cooling water pumps
  • Module Test: The cooling system
  • Module 6: The Lubrication System
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: The role of lubricating oil
  • Lesson 2: Lubricating oil flow
  • Lesson 3: Lubricating oil pumps
  • Lesson 4: Lubricating oil filters
  • Module Test: The lubrication system
  • Module 7: Engine Electrical Systems
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Types of batteries
  • Lesson 2: The rating of batteries
  • Lesson 3: Battery discharge and recharge relationship
  • Lesson 4: Twin battery installations
  • Lesson 5: The AC generator
  • Lesson 6: Pre-engaged starter motors
  • Lesson 7: Engine stopping arrangements
  • Lesson 8: Cold starting aids
  • Lesson 9: Basic circuit diagrams
  • Lesson 10: Safety features
  • Module Test: Engine electrical systems
  • Module 8: Power Transmission
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: Gearboxes and clutches
  • Lesson 2: Bowden cables and rods
  • Lesson 3: Propeller shafting and couplings
  • Lesson 4: Stern tube bearings and sealing arrangements
  • Lesson 5: Basics of propeller matching
  • Module Test: Power transmission
  • Module 9: Hull Fittings
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: The maintenance and inspection of seacocks
  • Lesson 2: Cathodic protection systems, sacrificial anodes, and bonding circuits
  • Module Test: Hull fittings
  • Module 10: Legislation and Safety
  • Introduction and learning objectives
  • Lesson 1: The Code of Safe Working Practices
  • Lesson 2: Fire extingiushing systems
  • Lesson 3: Bottled LPG installations
  • Lesson 4: Marine pollution and MARPOL
  • Lesson 5: The clean maritime plan and the future of green shipping
  • Module Test: Legislation and safety
  • Reference Material
  • M2L5_SB MAIN ENGINES, Service and Sea trial report, Service Report
  • M2L5_PS MAIN ENGINES, Service and Sea trial report, Service Report
  • Theory Exam
  • MEC 1 - Theory Exam (55 quesions randomised)
  • Feedback
  • MEC 1 Course Feedback
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Module Test: Compression ignition engine, Module Test: Engine operating cycles and contrsuction details, Module Test: The fuel system, Module Test: The role of air in the combustion process, Module Test: The cooling system, Module Test: The lubrication system, Module Test: Engine electrical systems, Module Test: Power transmission, Module Test: Hull fittings, Module Test: Legislation and safety, MEC 1 - Theory Exam (55 quesions randomised)"
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