Course syllabus for Marine engine systems

Course syllabus adopted 2025-02-12 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMaskin- och elteknik
  • CodeSJM046
  • Credits4.5 Credits
  • OwnerTSJKL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyShipping and Marine Technology
  • DepartmentMECHANICS AND MARITIME SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 75131
  • Maximum participants60
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0119 Examination, part A 3 c
Grading: TH		 3 c
  • 11 Okt 2025 am L
0219 Written and oral assignments, part B 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c

In programmes

Examiner

Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

The same as for the programme that owns the course.
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

None.

Aim

The course aims to provide basic knowledge of machinery systems on board a ship. By machine system here is meant both mechanical and electrical systems. The course contains the theoretical parts A, B, C and D according to the Swedish Transport Agency TSFS 2011:116 for the exam Maskinbefäl klass VIII.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

-Describe the internal combustion engine's working methods and components
-Describe combustion, fuels and lubricants
-Describe the ship's propulsion
-Describe hydraulics and deck machinery
-Describe sea and fresh water cooling systems and pumps
-Describe the lubricating oil system
-Describe the fuel system
-Describe bilge and ballast systems
-Describe fresh water and sewage systems
-Describe starting system
-Describe steam and hot-oil systems
-Knowledge of electrical engineering with calculations, electrical hazards and function and energy distribution as well as monitoring
-Explain the direct current and alternating current principle
-Describe structure, function and risks with high voltage as well as control technology, sensors and guards
-Calculate fuel consumption
-Describe energy production and energy balances
-Describe combustion, gas exchange and the composition of the exhaust gases
-Knowledge of operation and maintenance and its rules

Content

-The piston engine and its components
-The four-stroke principle, the two-stroke principle and gas exchange
-Turbo charging, compression ratio, energy and power and fuel consumption
-The combustion process and the chemical composition of the exhaust gases
-Fuel quality and the fuel's chemical composition
-Lubricant and grease
-Shaft line, its bearings and reduction gears
-Hydraulics, deck machinery, windlass, mooring winches, winches and cranes
-Cooling water system basic structure. Knowledge of the function of major components
-The basic structure of the lubricating oil system. Knowledge of the function of major components
-The basic structure of the fuel system. Knowledge of the function of major components
-The basic structure of the ballast and ballast system. Knowledge of the function of components
-Pumps: Function, principles, use
-The starting system's basic structure and differences. Knowledge of the function of components
-The basic structure of the steam system. Familiarity and function of components
-The basic structure of the heating oil system. Familiarity and function of components
-Structure of fresh water and sewage systems. Familiarity and function of components
-Basic electrical engineering
-Dangers of electricity and how to work with electrical safety
-Function of commonly occurring electrical machines and equipment on board
-Direct current on board and calculations
-Alternating current on board and calculations
-Energy balances and how the energy can be distributed in a ship
-High voltage system on board
-Monitoring systems for ship machinery systems, remote monitoring and remote control
-Electric guards, sensors and other components in control and regulation systems
-Laboratory in engine room simulator
-Laboratories in machine systems
-Laboratories in electrical systems
-Operation and maintenance according to the manufacturer's recommendations
-Prevent operational disruptions and remedial measures
-Preventive and remedial maintenance

Organisation

The course consists of lectures,labs  and simulation exercises. The course concludes with a written exam.

Literature

Maskin- och ellära för maskinbefäl klass VIII, Monica Lundh

Examination including compulsory elements

Part A: Written examination
Part B: Hand-in assignment with mandatory engine room simulation

Aids at the exam
Chalmers approved calculator

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.

STCW

  • A-II/2 Maintain safe navigation through the use of information from navigation equipment and systems to assist command decision making
    Also in course:SJM005,SJM016,SJM033,SJM060,SJM080,SJM112,SJO765,SJO887,
  • A-II/2 Operate remote controls of propulsion plant and engineering systems and services
    Also in course: