Course description
The course will provide an overview of various issues related to marine propulsion and system integration. The course will cover aspects related to selection of propulsion systems and their integration and optimisation.
It is important for someone in maritime industry to understand the propulsion system and it integration for effective operation, improved reliability and safety. This course will provide an overview of the propulsion system and address various integration aspects.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course will be attended by marine engineers or mechanical engineers working in shipping industry or ship design/building/repair yards
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
It is important for someone in maritime industry to understand the propulsion system and it integration for effective operation, improved reliability and safety. This course will provide an overview of the propulsion system and address various integration aspects.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Ship as system
- Regulatory framework
- MARPOL
- SOLAS
- Flag and Port State
- Gas Turbine Propulsion
- Marine Diesels and Diesel Generators
- Dual Fuel engines
- Ship Resistance
- Propellers and Cavitation
- Shafting
- Gearboxes
- Engine Matching and Integration
- Hull Vibrations and noise
- Ship energy management
- Hybrid and new Technologies
- Energy sources
- Alternative fuels
- Case Studies
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