REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the knowledge required for this unit.
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| National and international regulations, IMO Conventions and Codes, including AMSA Marine Orders applicable to the planning and scheduling of the operations of the power installations and auxiliary machinery on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Relevant OH&S legislation, policies and procedures
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| Established engineering practice for the planning and scheduling of the operations of the power installations and auxiliary machinery on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Engineering project scheduling and planning methods, including the use of GANTT charts and CPM/PERT network techniques
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| Operational characteristics and performance specifications for the types of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery usually found on a vessel between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Procedures for the planning and scheduling of the operation of the power installations and auxiliary machinery on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power ensure compliance with the operational instructions for the voyage, bridge orders, technical specifications, survey requirements and established safety rules and regulations
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| The nature and causes of typical potential malfunctions and/or poor performance of engines, propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery
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| Hazards and problems that can occur with power installations and auxiliary machinery during voyages of vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power and appropriate preventative and remedial action and solutions
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| Safety, environmental and hazard control precautions and procedures relevant to the operation of the power installations and auxiliary machinery on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Operational and performance evaluation records that must be maintained on a vessel to meet the requirements of the company, survey requirements and regulatory authorities
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| Maritime communication techniques needed when planning and scheduling of the operation of the power installation and auxiliary machinery on a vessel between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Typical vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams
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| Purpose and content of material safety data sheets
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| Principles and operational characteristics of internal combustion engines, including:
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| two stroke and four stroke cycles
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| optimum combustion parameters and their control
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| diesel engine scavenging systems both in normal and emergency operation
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| atmospheric pollution caused by diesel engine combustion and ways in which it can be minimised
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| determination of shaft power
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| irregularities in the performance of machinery and plant
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| Methods of providing air for combustion
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| Theory and preventative strategies for scavenge and uptake fires, and starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions, including:
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| plans for hazard reduction
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| procedures for extinguishment of scavenge fires and dealing with crankcase mist detector alarm
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| regaining of control after starting air-line, crankcase and gearbox explosions
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| Basic principles of fuel systems, including:
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| typical injection pressures and viscosities for different grades of fuel
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| alterations to fuel pumps, camshafts and injectors for varying fuel types
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| differences between constant and variable injection timing of fuel
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| injection requirements for different speeds of diesel engine
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| common service faults, symptoms and causes of combustion problems and related solutions
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| fuel line pulsation damping devices and leakage protection
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| fuel valve cooling arrangements
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| uni-fuel and dual fuel systems
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| Basic principles of engine cooling and lubrication, including:
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| different methods of diesel engine cooling
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| need for treatment of engine cooling water
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| methods of treating engine cooling water
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| diesel engine lubrication requirements
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| methods of lubricating diesel engine components
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| theory and types of lubrication
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| relative characteristics, and applications of mineral and synthetic oils
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| contaminants that may affect lubricants, their effect on machinery performance, and action that can be taken to avoid and remedy contamination of lubricants
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| common lubrication problems and their solution
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| Basic principles of marine control systems, including
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| common sensors and their associated transmitters
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| analysis of control loops
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| temperature and pressure control systems used on board vessel
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| methods of load-dependent cooling of diesel alternators on heavy fuel oils
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| analysis of typical level control systems used on board vessel
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| operation and application of electronic PID controllers
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| Procedures for the testing of boiler water, machinery cooling water and lubricating oil
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| Principles of operation of hydraulic and electronic overspeed governors
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| Basic principles and functions of machinery space monitoring and alarm systems, including:
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| central cooling and load-dependent cooling control systems
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| main engine control arrangements for fixed pitch and controllable pitch propeller systems requiring sequential control
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| alarm and monitoring systems involving data loggers, alarm loggers and trend analysis
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| Basic principles of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, including:
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| principles of operation
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| performance indicators
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| characteristics, hazards and handling requirements of CFCs and HCFCs
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| safety and environmental requirements associated with air-conditioning and refrigeration systems
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| Basic principles of thermodynamics and heat and heat engines, including:
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| heat transfer, including log mean temperature and circular pressure vessels
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| gases
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| gas cycles
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| properties and expansion of steam
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| steam cycles
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| boilers and evaporators
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| steam turbines
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| combustion with a specific understanding of volumetric analysis
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| refrigeration and air-conditioning
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| Principles and operational characteristics of steam turbines, gearing and associated equipment, including:
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| lubrication
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| gear configurations
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| thrust blocks
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| air ejectors
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| determination of shaft power
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| irregularities in the performance of machinery and plant
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| Basic principles and operational characteristics of boilers and associated equipment, including:
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| boiler water tests and treatment
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| corrosion
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| superheaters
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| de-aerators
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| open and closed feed systems
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| uptake fires
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
This describes the basic skills required for this unit.
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| Communicate effectively with other personnel when planning and scheduling operations on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Interpret and follow procedures for the planning and scheduling of operations on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Read and interpret equipment performance readings and instrumentation
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| Read and interpret material safety data sheets
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| Read and interpret vessel and machinery specifications, machinery design drawings, machine drawings, operational manuals, specifications and electrical and control circuit diagrams
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| Work collaboratively with other shipboard personnel when planning and scheduling operations on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Identify problems that can occur during the planning and scheduling operations on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power
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| Carry out calculations required when planning and scheduling
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| Adapt to differing types of operational systems, policies and procedures from one vessel to another and when equipment and systems are changed
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| Select and use any computing and other equipment and resources required when planning and scheduling operations on vessels between 750kW and 3,000kW propulsion power |