Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MARL6019A, 'Demonstrate advanced knowledge of marine control systems and automation'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Explain control theory

1.1

Time lag is distinguished from time constant

1.2

How resistance and capacitance affect control and process system response is shown

1.3

Transfer function is defined

1.4

Effect of variations in undamped natural frequency on control systems is illustrated

2

Analyse signal transmissions systems used for monitoring, controlling and shutting down machinery

2.1

Methods and limitations of different signal transmissions systems are compared

2.2

Standard pneumatic system and standard analogue 4-20 mA system of signal transmission are compared and contrasted

2.3

System of a communications bus using digital signal transmission with optical and electronic systems is explained

2.4

Limitations and advantages of a communications bus system are analysed

3

Analyse electronic transmitters

3.1

Principles of operation of a typical 4-20 mA transmitter are explained

3.2

Application of strain gauges and changes in capacitance as sensors for pressure and differential pressure transmitters are outlined

3.3

Methods of testing transmitter outputs are explained

3.4

Application of differential pressure transmitters to liquid level sensing is analysed

3.5

Use of a differential pressure transmitter to measure flow is analysed and compared with non-restrictive electronic systems

4

Evaluate final control element arrangements

4.1

Pneumatic, electric and hydraulic actuation are compared and contrasted

4.2

Arrangements for locking pneumatic control valves in their last position on air failure are outlined

4.3

Control valve trim characteristics are explained

4.4

Control valve selection for machinery space duties are analysed

5

Evaluate electronic temperature sensors and transmitters

5.1

Colour coding of tails and compensating cables for thermo couple types are identified

5.2

Temperature/mV outputs and application of common thermo couple types are illustrated

5.3

Relationship between resistance and temperature for PT100 resistance temperature device and method of testing three wire arrangements is explained

5.4

Arrangements of interfacing thermo couples and RTDs with 4-20ma systems and 1-5 volt interface cards are analysed

6

Analyse PID electronic controllers

6.1

Principle of operation of an electronic analogue 3-term controller and how adjustments are made is explained

6.2

Open loop response and PID controller testing and calibration is demonstrated

6.3

Application of modern single loop digital controller is explained

6.4

Programming requirements for manual and auto tuning when adjusting digital controllers are demonstrated

7

Evaluate performance of machinery space monitoring alarm and control systems

7.1

Capacitance sensing and float level monitoring systems are compared

7.2

Single, two and three element boiler water level control systems involving feedwater and cascade systems are analysed

7.3

Requirements and systems to provide advanced combustion control systems and sequential control for burner management are outlined

7.4

Concepts and arrangements for central cooling and load dependent cooling control systems are explained

7.5

Main engine control arrangements for fixed pitch propeller and CPP systems requiring sequential control are analysed

7.6

Tests and procedures to meet UMS requirements are explained, and alarm and monitoring systems involving data loggers, alarm print outers, and trend analysis are evaluated

8

Explain fault-finding techniques for control systems

8.1

Governor adjustments are demonstrated and effect of incorrect adjustments is explained

8.2

Common defects in mechanical and electronic governors are listed

8.3

Indication of faults and procedures of fault finding in 4-20mA loops are explained

8.4

Fault-finding techniques in pneumatic control systems and their respective components are analysed

8.5

Fault-finding flow diagram is illustrated

8.6

Off limit performance, fault detection and principles of rectifications for common engine room control systems are evaluated

9

Analyse measurement and test equipment used for fault-finding electronic apparatus

9.1

Principles of operation of cathode ray oscilloscope are explained

9.2

Need for pulse shaping in electronics is examined

9.3

Different methods of testing common alarms systems are compared

9.4

Methods used in stabilisation, surveillance and monitoring of control power supplies are demonstrated

10

Analyse governors

10.1

Governor faults are diagnosed and interpreted, identifying and evaluating appropriate adjustments and maintenance to be made

10.2

Specific governor applications requiring torque limitation, critical speed range avoidance are outlined

10.3

Typical electronic governors are explained using labelled diagrams to indicate major components and features

10.4

Governor adjustments to allow operation of propulsion and power generation diesels in both shared load and stand alone applications are specified

10.5

Response of a diesel engine governor on change in engine load using both feedback and feed forward control is explained using labelled diagrams to indicate major components and adjustments

11

Explain operational applications of analogue and digital programmable logic controllers

11.1

Methods of programming PLCs are assessed

11.2

Memory applications of PLCs are outlined

11.3

Input devices used with analogue PLCs are identified

11.4

Fibre optic data transmission systems are explained

11.5

Methods used for storing binary data and operating registers are explained

12

Document procedures for programming, operating and maintaining PLC controlled systems

12.1

Procedure for identifying required control system functions are explained

12.2

Procedure for connecting PLC to system control elements is outlined

12.3

System operating procedure is outlined

12.4

Procedure for modifying system and program as necessary to provide adequate and appropriate safety requirements, is outlined

12.5

Maintenance and fault-finding procedures are outlined

12.6

Required documentation is prepared and accuracy is verified


Qualifications and Skillsets

MARL6019A appears in the following qualifications:

  • MAR60313 - Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering Class 1)