OVERVIEW

The subject of the module includes the main propulsion system and the auxiliary systems of a ship. Passenger ships, merchant ships, work boats and naval vessels are included.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will have an overall picture of Design principles of ship propulsion plants, ship auxiliary plants and ship safety plants.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Design principles of propulsion systems for different ship types (cargo, passenger, military, offshore).

Design principles of main auxiliary systems (cooling, exhaust, fuel feed, etc).

Design principles of main safety systems (bilge, fire fighting).

TEACHING METHODS

Classes. Seminars by experts. Visit onboard.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Definitions

Propulsion system design procedure

Diesel engines for marine application, 2 stroke, 4 stroke

Gearboxes

Shaftlines

Engine-propulsor matching, 4 stroke-FPP, 4 stroke-CPP, 2 stroke-FPP

Auxiliary systems (cooling, fuel, exhaust, air)

Safety systems (fire suppression, fire protection)

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture notes posted on aulaweb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MASSIMO FIGARI (President)

SILVIA DONNARUMMA

MICHELE MARTELLI

BRUNO SPANGHERO

VERONICA VIGNA

RAPHAEL ZACCONE

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Second semester (spring)

Class schedule

SHIP PLANTS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written exam: 1 or 2 exercises. Oral exam: 1 question. Assignments discussion (if any).

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assignments (if any) 10%. Exam (90%).

Exam schedule