REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit. |
1 | Relevant national and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the start up and shut down of main and auxiliary machinery and associated systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
2 | Relevant OH&S legislation and policies |
3 | Established engineering practice for the start up and shut down of main and auxiliary machinery and associated systems |
4 | Operational characteristics and performance specifications for the different types of main and auxiliary machinery and associated systems usually found on a vessel |
5 | Procedures for carrying out the start up and shut down of main and auxiliary machinery and associated systems to ensure compliance with the company and survey requirements and regulations |
6 | The nature and causes of typical start up and shut down malfunctions of main 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 start up and shut down of main and auxiliary machinery and associated systems |
8 | Principal features of vessel construction and principles of transverse and longitudinal stability |
9 | A basic understanding of the properties and application of materials and structures typically used in the construction of a vessel between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power and its associated operational machinery |
10 | Operational records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company, survey requirements and regulatory authorities |
11 | Maritime communication techniques needed during the start up and shut down of main and auxiliary machinery and associated systems |
12 | Purpose and content of material safety data sheets |
13 | Procedures for the testing of boiler water, machinery cooling water and lubricating oil |
14 | Procedures for reading and interpreting machinery performance readings and indications |
15 | Typical vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams |
16 | 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 |
17 | Basic principles of engine cooling and lubrication, including: |
| a | different methods of diesel engine cooling |
| b | need for treatment of engine cooling water and methods used |
| c | diesel engine lubrication requirements |
| d | methods of lubricating diesel engine components |
| e | theory and types of lubrication |
| f | relative characteristics, and applications of mineral and synthetic oils |
| g | contaminants that may affect lubricants, their effect on machinery performance, and action that can be taken to avoid and remedy contamination of lubricants |
| h | common lubrication problems and their solution |
18 | Principles of operation of hydraulic and electronic overspeed governors |
19 | 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 |
20 | 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 |
21 | 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 and dealing with crankcase mist detector alarm |
| c | regaining of control after starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions |
22 | Methods of providing air for combustion |
23 | Principles of operation of key auxiliary systems |
24 | Principles and procedures of machinery lubrication, including: |
| a | theory and types of lubrication |
| b | relative characteristics, and applications of mineral and synthetic oils |
| c | contaminants that may affect lubricants, their effect on machinery performance, and action that can be taken to avoid and remedy contamination of lubricants |
25 | Principles and operational characteristics of steam turbines, gearing and associated equipment, including: |
| a | lubrication |
| b | gear configurations |
| c | thrust blocks |
| d | air ejectors |
| e | determination of shaft power |
| f | irregularities in the performance of machinery and plant |
26 | 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 |
27 | Principles of mechanics as they relate to forces, pressures, stress and strains in shipboard dynamic machinery, including: |
| a | statics (primarily non-concurrent systems) |
| b | friction |
| c | dynamics |
| d | balancing |
| e | radial, circumferential and, longitudinal stress |
| f | shear stress |
| g | fluid mechanics |
| h | losses in pipes, fittings and pumps |
| i | torsion, hollow and solid shafts |
| j | loads due to liquid head |
28 | Basic principles of transverse stability and principles of naval architecture and vessel construction relevant to detection, identification and repair of faults, including: |
| a | draught, trim and heel |
| b | propellers |
| c | structural strength and vibration of vessels |
| d | vessel measurement and classification |
| e | load line |
| f | basic principles of transverse stability |
| g | principles of free surface effects |
| h | dry docks |
| i | lifesaving equipment |
| j | hull repairs and maintenance |
29 | Basic principles of thermodynamics and heat and heat engines, including: |
| a | heat transfer |
| b | gases |
| c | properties and expansion of steam |
| d | steam cycles |
| e | boilers and evaporators |
| f | steam turbines |
| g | combustion |
| h | refrigeration and air-conditioning. |
30 | Basic principles and operational characteristics of main and auxiliary boilers and associated equipment, including: |
| a | lubrication |
| b | gear configurations |
| c | thrust blocks |
| d | air ejectors |
| e | shaft power |
| f | irregularities in the performance of machinery and plant |
REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit. |
1 | Communicate effectively with other personnel when starting up and shutting down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
2 | Interpret and follow procedures for the starting up and shutting down of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
3 | Read and interpret equipment performance readings and instrumentation |
4 | Read and interpret material safety data sheets |
5 | Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams |
6 | Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when starting up and shutting down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
7 | Identify problems that can occur during the starting up and shutting down of main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
8 | Carry out calculations required when starting up and shutting down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |
9 | Adapt to differing types of fuel, bilge and ballast systems from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed |
10 | Select and use tools and equipment required for the starting up and shutting down main propulsion and auxiliary machinery and associated systems on vessels between 750 kW and 3,000 kW propulsion power |