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.
The student will have an overall picture of Design principles of ship propulsion plants, ship auxiliary plants and ship safety plants.
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).
Classes. Seminars by experts. Visit onboard.
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)
Lecture notes posted on aulaweb.
Ricevimento: Friday 8,00-9,00 a.m. Office 323 DITEN, Via Montallegro 1 16145 Genova Email booking only for foreign students.
MASSIMO FIGARI (President)
SILVIA DONNARUMMA
MICHELE MARTELLI
BRUNO SPANGHERO
VERONICA VIGNA
RAPHAEL ZACCONE
Second semester (spring)
SHIP PLANTS
Written exam: 1 or 2 exercises. Oral exam: 1 question. Assignments discussion (if any).
Assignments (if any) 10%. Exam (90%).
