Course Outline
Course Outline
Text Books:
Introduction to Marine Engineering (2nd Edition) Taylor, ImarE/ RINA DAT, Marine
Engineering Roy L. Harrington
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge of the
Marine Engineering.
S No Topic Week
1. Marine prime movers: Science of Diesel engines 1
2. Science of Steam turbines, gas turbines, combined cycle power 2-3 (1)
plants
3. General layout of typical machinery spaces and MCR 4
4. Auxiliary Systems and Equipment - Bilge; Ballast; Main sea 5-11(3)
water; Domestic and sanitary hydrophore; Compressed air;
Refrigeration; Heating; Ventilation; Air-conditioning; Steering;
Stabilizing; Desalination plant; Gearing; Deck machinery;
Safety equipment
5. Marine fuels, emissions and emission control. Power 12
distribution/ transmission and reduction gears.
Bearing selection and lubrication
6. Engine-propeller matching, 13-14
Propeller excitation, added mass, and damping. Vibration
modeling, analysis and evaluations of shafting systems:
torsional, longitudinal and lateral vibrations
7. Introduction to dynamic system simulation using Matlab and 15-16
Simulink. Basic control theory Integrated treatment of the
statics and dynamics of marine power transmission systems.
Shafting design and alignment.
Evaluation Methods:
Mapping of CLOs to Assessment Methods and Weightages (in accordance with NUST statutes)
(To be filled by the instructor during the semester)