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MARL6006A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency MARL6006A - Apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics to perform calculations and explain the operation of marine machinery, including internal combustion and gas turbine engines, air compressors, steam condensers and refrigeration units.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the work of a Marine Engineer Class 1 on commercial vessels of unlimited propulsion power and forms part of the requirements for the Certificate of Competency Marine Engineer Class 1 issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Calculate heat energy with and without phase change
  • Enthalpy is applied to heat mixture calculations with or without phase change
  • Enthalpy is applied to calculate resultant conditions of hot wells involving multiple returns
  • Steam conditions in a system when using throttling devices and separators are calculated
  • Entropy is distinguished from enthalpy
  • Entropy values are determined from standard tables
       
Element: Analyse change of phase and state diagrams
  • Tables and/or diagrams are use to find enthalpy and entropy values for liquid, part liquid-part vapour and vapour states
  • Carnot cycle is outlined
  • Rankine cycle is outlined
  • Isentropic efficiency is explained
  • Problems are solved involving the efficiency of steam turbines operating in the Rankine cycle
       
Element: Apply Dalton’s law of partial pressures to steam condensers
  • Dalton’s Law is applied to calculate air and condensate extraction from condensers
  • Problems are solved involving cooling water mass flow and cooling water pump work
       
Element: Apply chemical equations for complete and incomplete combustion
  • Atomic and molecular weights and kilogram-mol are explained
  • Calorific value of a fuel is calculated by chemical formula
  • Mass of air required for stoichiometric combustion is calculated by gravimetric and volumetric analysis
  • Air fuel ratio is determined when supplied with composition of fuel and exhaust gas analysis
       
Element: Apply gas laws to analyse internal combustion engine efficiencies
  • Universal gas constant form AVOGADRO S hypothesis is determined
  • Heat transfer is calculated for constant volume and constant pressure processes
  • First law of thermodynamics is applied to thermodynamic processes in a closed system
  • Second law of thermodynamics is applied to find thermal efficiency of Carnot cycle
  • Mathematical formula is applied to solve problems related to ideal constant volume air standard cycle
  • Mathematical formula is applied to solve problems related to diesel and dual cycles
       
Element: Calculate performance of internal combustion and gas turbine engines
  • P/V and out of phase engine indicator diagrams are analysed
  • Work, power, mean effective pressure and thermal efficiency of internal combustion engine cycles is calculated
  • Heat transfer to jacket cooling systems is calculated
  • Open and closed systems for gas turbines are outlined
  • Temperature/entropy diagrams are applied to illustrate gas turbine cycles
  • Power, isentropic efficiencies, thermal efficiency, work and fuel consumption for gas turbine cycles is calculated
  • Methods to increase efficiency of gas turbines are specified
  • Reheaters and intercoolers and how they improve efficiency is explained
       
Element: Analyse air compressor performance
  • Compressor types are classified
  • Volumetric efficiency at free air conditions is explained
  • Work is calculated for isothermal and adiabatic compression, and effect of clearance for reciprocating compressor
  • Pressure ratio for compressor types is analysed
  • Problems are solved relating to multi-staging and intercooling
  • Heat transfer to air or cooling water from an air compressor is calculated
  • Formula to calculate work and efficiency of centrifugal compressors is derived
       
Element: Analyse vapour compression refrigeration cycles
  • Design parameters for a vapour compression cycle are explained
  • Pressure/enthalpy diagram is prepared for a refrigeration cycle
  • Heat rejected, work done and coefficient of performance (COP) for a basic cycle is calculated
  • Effect of sub cooling and superheating is shown on a temperature/entropy diagram
  • COP is calculated with evaporators operating at two different pressures
       
Element: Apply psychrometric principles to solve air conditioning problems
  • Comfort conditions for air conditioning systems are defined
  • Key parameters used in defining air condition are illustrated on a psychrometric chart
  • Cooling loads are calculated
  • Problems associated with air delivering and distribution methods are analysed
  • Methods of controlling noise and vibration in air conditioning systems are analysed
       
Element: Analyse different methods of heat transfer
  • Heat flow through composite divisions is calculated
  • Insulation dimensions and interface temperatures are determined
  • Problems relating to radiated energy are solved by applying Stefan-Boltzmann Law
  • Problems in heat exchangers are solved by applying log mean temperature difference
  • Relative efficiency of contra-flow heat exchange is determined
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, the required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

making accurate and reliable calculations

solving problems using appropriate laws and principles.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

industry-approved marine operations site where advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics can be applied

diagrams, specifications and other information required for performing advanced calculations related to marine engineering thermodynamics

technical reference library with current publications on marine thermodynamics

tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in an:

appropriately simulated workplace environment and/or

appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

direct observation of the candidate applying advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHS/OHS requirements and work practices.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess Required Knowledge.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy requirements of the work being performed and the capacity of the candidate.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required Skills:

Assess own work outcomes and maintain knowledge of current codes, standards, regulations and industry practices

Explain advanced principles of marine engineering thermodynamics

Identify and apply relevant mathematical formulas and techniques to solve advanced problems related to marine engineering thermodynamics

Identify and interpret numerical and graphical information, and perform advanced mathematical calculations related to marine engineering thermodynamics, such as calculation of power, isentropic efficiencies, thermal efficiency, work and fuel consumption for gas turbine cycles

Identify, collate and process information required to perform advanced calculations related to marine engineering thermodynamics

Impart knowledge and ideas through verbal, written and visual means

Read and interpret written information needed to perform complex calculations related to marine engineering thermodynamics

Use calculators to perform complex mathematical calculations

Required Knowledge:

Atomic and molecular weights and the kilogram-mol

Daltons Law of partial pressures

Enthalpy

Gas laws

Gas turbines

Heat transfer:

methods

principles

Internal combustion engine cycles

Laws of Thermodynamics

Noise and vibration control:

fundamentals of sound

noise and vibration problems

methods of control

Operating cycle of reciprocating air compressors

Operating principles of two-stroke and four-stroke internal combustion engines

Principles of refrigeration

Rankine cycle

System International (SI) units

Thermal efficiency calculations

Thermodynamic principles

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and work practices

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Tables and/or diagrams may include:

Pressure–enthalpy

Pressure–specific volume

Specific enthalpy–specific entropy

Temperature–pressure

Temperature–specific enthalpy

Temperature–specific entropy

Thermodynamic processes may include:

Adiabatic

Isobaric

Isochoric

Isothermal

Polytropic

Parameters may include:

Adiabatic saturation or constant enthalpy

Humidifying or dehumidifying and

Latent heat

Sensible heat

Methods may include:

Duct attenuators

Duct lining

Lined duct splitters

Lined plenums

Natural attenuation

Sound absorbing materials/placement

Vibration isolators

White noise

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Enthalpy is applied to heat mixture calculations with or without phase change 
Enthalpy is applied to calculate resultant conditions of hot wells involving multiple returns 
Steam conditions in a system when using throttling devices and separators are calculated 
Entropy is distinguished from enthalpy 
Entropy values are determined from standard tables 
Tables and/or diagrams are use to find enthalpy and entropy values for liquid, part liquid-part vapour and vapour states 
Carnot cycle is outlined 
Rankine cycle is outlined 
Isentropic efficiency is explained 
Problems are solved involving the efficiency of steam turbines operating in the Rankine cycle 
Dalton’s Law is applied to calculate air and condensate extraction from condensers 
Problems are solved involving cooling water mass flow and cooling water pump work 
Atomic and molecular weights and kilogram-mol are explained 
Calorific value of a fuel is calculated by chemical formula 
Mass of air required for stoichiometric combustion is calculated by gravimetric and volumetric analysis 
Air fuel ratio is determined when supplied with composition of fuel and exhaust gas analysis 
Universal gas constant form AVOGADRO S hypothesis is determined 
Heat transfer is calculated for constant volume and constant pressure processes 
First law of thermodynamics is applied to thermodynamic processes in a closed system 
Second law of thermodynamics is applied to find thermal efficiency of Carnot cycle 
Mathematical formula is applied to solve problems related to ideal constant volume air standard cycle 
Mathematical formula is applied to solve problems related to diesel and dual cycles 
P/V and out of phase engine indicator diagrams are analysed 
Work, power, mean effective pressure and thermal efficiency of internal combustion engine cycles is calculated 
Heat transfer to jacket cooling systems is calculated 
Open and closed systems for gas turbines are outlined 
Temperature/entropy diagrams are applied to illustrate gas turbine cycles 
Power, isentropic efficiencies, thermal efficiency, work and fuel consumption for gas turbine cycles is calculated 
Methods to increase efficiency of gas turbines are specified 
Reheaters and intercoolers and how they improve efficiency is explained 
Compressor types are classified 
Volumetric efficiency at free air conditions is explained 
Work is calculated for isothermal and adiabatic compression, and effect of clearance for reciprocating compressor 
Pressure ratio for compressor types is analysed 
Problems are solved relating to multi-staging and intercooling 
Heat transfer to air or cooling water from an air compressor is calculated 
Formula to calculate work and efficiency of centrifugal compressors is derived 
Design parameters for a vapour compression cycle are explained 
Pressure/enthalpy diagram is prepared for a refrigeration cycle 
Heat rejected, work done and coefficient of performance (COP) for a basic cycle is calculated 
Effect of sub cooling and superheating is shown on a temperature/entropy diagram 
COP is calculated with evaporators operating at two different pressures 
Comfort conditions for air conditioning systems are defined 
Key parameters used in defining air condition are illustrated on a psychrometric chart 
Cooling loads are calculated 
Problems associated with air delivering and distribution methods are analysed 
Methods of controlling noise and vibration in air conditioning systems are analysed 
Heat flow through composite divisions is calculated 
Insulation dimensions and interface temperatures are determined 
Problems relating to radiated energy are solved by applying Stefan-Boltzmann Law 
Problems in heat exchangers are solved by applying log mean temperature difference 
Relative efficiency of contra-flow heat exchange is determined 

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