REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | National and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the start up and shut down of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems on vessels of unlimited propulsion power |
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation, policies and procedures |
3 | Established engineering practice for ensuring the safe and efficient operation and condition of shipboard machinery installations |
4 | Operational characteristics and performance specifications for the different types of machinery installation usually found on a vessel of unlimited propulsion power |
5 | Procedures for checking the various parts of the shipboard machinery installation to ensure compliance with the company and survey requirements and established safety rules and regulations |
6 | The nature and causes of typical start up and shut down malfunctions of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems and the available methods for their detection and rectification |
7 | Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation of shipboard machinery installation |
8 | Hazards and associated safety risks associated with the operation of the machinery installation on the vessel, including: |
| a | the range of control measures available for these safety risks |
| b | considerations for choosing between different control measures |
| c | how to identify when expert advice is needed |
9 | Types of operational records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company, survey requirements and regulatory authorities |
10 | Maritime communication techniques needed during the start up and shut down of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems |
11 | Purpose and content of material safety data sheets |
12 | Vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams |
13 | Safety issues, hazards and precautions associated with the operation of: |
| a | engines and propulsion plant |
| b | fuel systems |
| c | engine cooling and lubrication systems |
| d | electrical plant and distribution systems |
| e | marine control systems |
| f | auxiliary machinery and associated systems |
14 | A basic understanding of the properties, characteristics and application of materials and structures typically used in the construction of a vessel of unlimited propulsion power and its associated operational machinery and a basic knowledge of the properties and characteristics of liquids, fuels, lubricants, gases and vapours used on board vessel |
15 | Procedures for the testing of boiler water, machinery cooling water and lubricating oil |
16 | Principles and operational characteristics of power transmission systems, including gearing, chain, hydraulic and belt |
17 | Principles and operational characteristics of internal combustion engines, including: |
| a | two stroke and four stroke cycles |
| b | optimum combustion parameters and their control |
| c | diesel engine scavenging systems both in normal and emergency operation |
| d | atmospheric pollution caused by diesel engine combustion and ways in which it can be minimised |
18 | Principles of fuel systems, including: |
| a | typical injection pressures and viscosities for different grades of fuel |
| b | alterations to fuel pumps, camshafts and injectors for varying fuel types |
| c | differences between constant and variable injection timing of fuel |
| d | injection requirements for different speeds of diesel engine |
| e | common service faults, symptoms and causes of combustion problems and related solutions |
| f | fuel line pulsation damping devices and leakage protection |
| g | fuel valve cooling arrangements |
| h | uni-fuel and dual fuel systems |
19 | Principles of engine cooling and lubrication, including: |
| a | different methods of diesel engine cooling |
| b | need for treatment of engine cooling water |
| c | methods of treating engine cooling water |
| d | diesel engine lubrication requirements |
| e | methods of lubricating diesel engine components |
| f | theory and types of lubrication |
| g | relative characteristics and applications of mineral and synthetic oils |
| h | contaminants that may affect lubricants, their effect on machinery performance, and action that can be taken to avoid and remedy contamination of lubricants |
| i | common lubrication problems and their solutions |
20 | Principles of operation of hydraulic and electronic overspeed governors |
21 | Principles of marine control systems, including: |
| a | common sensors and their associated transmitters |
| b | analysis of control loops |
| c | temperature and pressure control systems used on board vessel |
| d | methods of load-dependent cooling of diesel alternators on heavy fuel oils |
| e | analysis of typical level control systems used on board vessel |
| f | operation and application of electronic PID controllers |
22 | Principles and functions of machinery space monitoring and alarm systems, including: |
| a | central cooling and load dependent cooling control systems |
| b | main engine control arrangements for fixed pitch and controllable pitch propeller systems requiring sequential control |
| c | alarm and monitoring systems involving data loggers, alarm loggers and trend analysis |
23 | Theory and preventative strategies for scavenge and uptake fires, and starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions, including: |
| a | plans for hazard reduction |
| b | procedures for extinguishment of scavenge fires |
| c | regaining of control after starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions |
24 | Methods of providing air for combustion |
25 | Principles of thermodynamics and heat and heat engines relevant to detection, identification and repair of faults, including: |
| a | heat transfer, including log mean temperature and circular pressure vessels |
| b | gases |
| c | gas cycles |
| d | properties and expansion of steam |
| e | steam cycles, including a specific understanding of the use of entropy charts and modifications to the steam cycle |
| f | boilers and evaporators |
| g | steam turbines, including an understanding of isentropic efficiency |
| h | combustion with a specific understanding of volumetric analysis |
| i | refrigeration and air-conditioning, including the use of entropy charts |
REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when maintaining the safety of engine equipment, systems and services |
2 | Read and interpret vessel and equipment specifications, equipment drawings, operational manuals, and electrical circuit diagrams |
3 | Read and interpret equipment performance readings and instrumentation |
4 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets |
5 | Provide leadership to other shipboard personnel on safety procedures and processes |
6 | Identify safety hazards related to engine equipment, systems and services and take appropriate action to minimise or eliminate them |
7 | Adapt to differing types of equipment and systems from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed |