National Centre for Maritime Engineering & Hydrodynamics

Australian Maritime College

JEE246
MARINE ENGINEERING
Semester 1, 2015
Unit Outline

Jalal Rafie Shahraki

CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

CONTACT DETAILS
Unit coordinator
Unit coordinator/Lecturer:

Jalal Rafie Shahraki

Campus:

Newnham

Email:

jrafie@utas.edu.au

Phone:

03 6324 9743

Room location and number:

Swanson Building, G84b

Consultation hours:

Friday mornings/ by appointments

Other teaching staff

Electrical Lecturer

Gimara Rajapakse

Campus:

Newnham

Email:

rgimara@gmail.com

Room location and number:

F44a casual lecturers offices, Swanson Building

Consultation hours:

by appointment

The University of Tasmania 2015

CONTENTS
WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT?

UNIT DESCRIPTION

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

GRADUATE QUALITY STATEMENT

ALTERATIONS TO THE UNIT AS A RESULT OF STUDENT FEEDBACK

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE &/OR SKILLS

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

HOW YOUR FINAL RESULT IS DETERMINED

SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS

ACADEMIC REFERENCING

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT

10

WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?

11

MYLO

11

RESOURCES

11

ACTIVITIES

13

UNIT SCHEDULE

14

COMMUNICATION

17

FURTHER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

17

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WHAT IS THE UNIT ABOUT?

Unit description
This unit provides an introduction to the principles of Marine Engineering and Ship
operations. Students will be exposed to a range of system configurations and their
distinctive characteristics. Key topics include ships propulsion systems, auxiliary
systems and major equipment aboard. A special emphasis will be given to the working
principles, design, construction, operation and safety features of marine diesel engines,
boilers, steam and gas turbine systems, and all major machinery items in a ship.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the knowledge of vessel design, operation and propulsion
methods with emphasis is always upon correct, safe operating procedures and
practices;
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of ship propulsion & resistance &
its relationship to fuel consumption;
3. Explain the safe generation, reticulation, control and protection systems related
to electricity on ships and other marine installations; and
4. Describe the design, construction, operating principles, safety features of ships
power plants (marine diesel engines, steam turbines, gas turbines and boilers)
and its associated auxiliary systems

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Graduate Quality Statement

Successful completion of this unit supports your development of course learning
outcomes, which describe what a graduate of a course knows, understands and is able
to do. Course learning outcomes are published in the Bachelor of Engineering Course
Rules. This document is available at http://www.amc.edu.au/be.course.content.rules.
Course learning outcomes are developed with reference to national discipline
standards, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), any professional accreditation
requirements and the University of Tasmanias Graduate Quality Statement.
The University of Tasmania experience unlocks the potential of
individuals. Our graduates are equipped and inspired to shape and
respond to the opportunities and challenges of the future as
accomplished communicators, highly regarded professionals and
culturally competent citizens in local, national, and global society.
University of Tasmania graduates acquire subject and multidisciplinary
knowledge and skills and develop creative and critical literacies and skills
of inquiry. Our graduates recognise and critically evaluate issues of social
responsibility, ethical conduct and sustainability. Through respect for
diversity and by working in individual and collaborative ways, our
graduates reflect the values of the University of Tasmania.

Alterations to the unit as a result of student feedback

There have been no major changes to delivery of this unit from 2014 except a number
of improvements and changes to lecture notes/slides. Guest lectures on state of the art
matters such as marine air pollution and maritime risk managements are added to the
delivery components.

Prior knowledge &/or skills

Required knowledge is basic physics and maths.

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HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessment schedule
Assessment task

Date due

Percent
weighting

Links to Intended
Learning Outcomes

Class Test

16 April 2015

10%

1,3,4

Lab Report 1

2 weeks after the lab

10%

1,4

Lab Report 2

2 weeks after the lab

10%

Lab Report 3

2 weeks after the practical

10%

2,4

Final Exam

Exams period

60%

1,2,3,4

Assessment details
Class Test
Task description

A closed book class test

Assessment criteria

The primary emphasis will be on (i) problem identification,

formulation and solution, (ii) demonstration of basic
fundamentals, and (iii) application to practical problems.

Links to units
intended learning
outcomes

1,3,4

Task length

110 min

Date due

16 April 2015

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Lab Report 1
Task description
Assessment criteria

Laboratory reports on marine power plants conducted in

Thermodynamics Labs
- Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to Marine
Engineering tasks.
- Analyse and apply conscious thinking in regard to task being
reported.
- Entries serve to connect ideas and demonstrate understanding.
- Communicate in writing in the form of a reflective engineering
report.

Links to units
intended learning
outcomes

1,4

Task length

Variable

Date due

2 weeks after attending the lab- online submission to MyLO

Lab Report 2
Task description
Assessment criteria

Laboratory reports on Electrical power generation and

distribution + engine room simulator
- Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to Marine
Engineering tasks.
- Analyse and apply conscious thinking in regard to task being
reported.
- Entries serve to connect ideas and demonstrate understanding.
- Communicate in writing in the form of a reflective engineering
report.

Links to units
intended learning
outcomes

Task length

Variable

Date due

2 weeks after attending the labs- online submission to MyLO

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Lab Report 3
Task description

Assessment criteria

Laboratory reports on practicals on marine diesel power plant

service systems drawing+ diesel engine and injector overhaul
conducted in Beauty point-Stephen Brown
- Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to Marine
Engineering tasks.
- Analyse and apply conscious thinking in regard to task being
reported.
- Entries serve to connect ideas and demonstrate understanding.
- Communicate in writing in the form of a reflective engineering
report.

Links to units
intended learning
outcomes

2,4

Task length

Variable

Date due

2 weeks after attending the practicals- online submission to MyLO

Final Exam
Description /
conditions

The end of semester closed book exam will draw on lectures,

tutorials, and texts covering all aspects of the unit.

Assessment criteria

The primary emphasis will be on (i) problem identification,

formulation and solution, (ii) demonstration of basic
fundamentals, and (iii) application to practical problems.
A more detailed assessment criteria will be provided during the
semester

Links to units
intended learning
outcomes

1,2,3,4

Duration

3 hours

Date

The final exam is conducted by the Student Centre in the formal

examination period. See the Examinations and Results page on
the Universitys website (http://www.utas.edu.au/exams/), or
access your personal exams timetable by logging into the eStudent
Centre - Personal Exams Timetable for specific date, time and
location closer to the examination
period: http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/eStudentCentre/ex
ams/timetable.aspx

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How your final result is determined

The grade that you receive for this unit will be determined by a committee of
examiners. The raw marks that you receive from each piece of assessable material will
be combined in order to determine a letter grade for the unit (see Assessment
Schedule for per cent weighting). The raw marks may undergo a scaling process.
Assessments will be awarded a grade from HD to NN in accordance with a criterion
based grading system (see BE Course Rules). This will be based on an assessment matrix
(to be handed out at least three weeks before the assignment due date), which identifies
the level of performance by indicative characteristics associated with each level against
each criterion. The criterion based grading system will provide students with the
following grades for each assignment, with the final grade obtained by combining the
grades of the assessments in line with allocated weighting.
Grade

HD- to HD+

DN- to DN+

CR- to CR+

PP- to PP+

NN (Fail)

To pass the unit, students must obtain at least 50% for the coursework component
and 50% for the exam.

Submission of assignments
All assignments, reports, etc. must be completed using the template provided on the
AMC website (http://www.amc.edu.au/beng.templates) unless otherwise specified by
the lecturer. All coursework must have the AMC Assignment Cover Sheet attached.
All assignments and reports must be typed and completed using Word, Excel,
approved Engineering drawing software and include the relevant theory,
illustrations, results, analysis, and conclusion.
Group reports must be signed by all participants.
Assignments and reports must be placed in the lecturers assignment box by the due
dates (ground floor in the Swanson Building).
Electronic submissions are not acceptable (unless otherwise instructed by the lecturer).
The assessed work will be returned during lecture or as agreed between the students
and the lecturer.
Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your coursework on or before
the due date. We strongly recommend that you keep a copy. Even in the most perfect
of systems, items sometimes go astray.

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Requests for extensions

Extensions will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds. Requests for
extensions should be made via email to the lecturer prior to the due date. Medical
certificates or other evidence must be included (electronically or the hard copy mailed)
and must contain information which justifies the extension sought.

Penalties
Late assignments which have not been granted an extension will, at the lecturers
discretion, be penalised by deducting ten per cent of total marks for each day overdue.
Assignments submitted more than five days late will normally not be accepted by the
lecturer.
Failure to adhere with the WH&S standards whilst taking part in any assessed
activity that involves field trips and/or that requires the use of UTAS or AMC
facilities will result in the following penalties:

first offense - 5% penalty (applicable to the whole team in team projects);

second offense by student (or another member of the same team in team
projects) - 20% penalty (applicable to the whole team in team project); and

third offense - a fail grade in the assessment.

Review of results and appeals

If you have questions about, or problems with, your assessment you should discuss
this with the following people:
(1) The person who marked the assessment.
(2) Unit Coordinator.
(3) Course Coordinator.
(4) Deputy Director (Students and Education), NCMEH.
(5) Director, NCMEH.
If this does not resolve the issue, you may file a formal appeal. The procedure is given
at: http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/examinations_and_results/results/result_re
view_results.htm

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Academic referencing
In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly
literature, works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to
correctly refer to the work of others, and how to maintain academic integrity.
Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others constitutes academic
dishonesty (plagiarism), a matter considered by the University of Tasmania as a
serious offence.
The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including
referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this
unit: http://utas.libguides.com/referencing
Please read the following statement on plagiarism. Should you require clarification
please see your unit coordinator or lecturer.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else's
thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them as your own; for
example, using an author's words without putting them in quotation
marks and citing the source, using an author's ideas without proper
acknowledgment and citation, copying another student's work.
If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your
assignments, please consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing
guidelines. You may also find the Academic Honesty site on MyLO of
assistance: https://mylo.utas.edu.au/d2l/home/83246
The intentional copying of someone elses work as ones own is a serious
offence punishable by penalties that may range from a fine or
deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of cases, to
exclusion from a unit, a course or the University.
The University and any persons authorised by the University may
submit your assessable works to a plagiarism checking service, to
obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable
works may also be included in a reference database. It is a
condition of this arrangement that the original authors
permission is required before a work within the database can be
viewed.

For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see
the Plagiarism and Academic Integrity page on the University web site or
the Academic Honesty site on MyLO.

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Academic misconduct
Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy
work for an assignment or an examination, and any other conduct by which a student:
a. seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage
or advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or
b. improperly disadvantages any other student.
Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the
Ordinance of Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that
range from a deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the
University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are available in Ordinance 9:
Student Discipline Part 3 Academic Misconduct.

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WHAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?

MyLO
MyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania. This is the
system that will host the online learning materials and activities for this unit.

Getting help with MyLO

It is important that you are able to access and use MyLO as part of your study in this
unit. To find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practice
using them, visit the Getting Started in MyLO
unit: https://mylo.utas.edu.au/d2l/home/17591
For access to information about MyLO and a range of step-by-step guides in pdf, word
and video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University
website: http://www.utas.edu.au/mylo/student-support
If something is not working as it should, contact the Service
Desk (Service.Desk@utas.edu.au, phone 6226 1818), or Request IT Help
Online: https://servicedesk.its.utas.edu.au/

Resources
Required readings
You will need the following texts:
Taylor, D.A, Introduction to Marine Engineering. Elsevier publication, 2nd Ed, 1996
Hall, D., Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge, Witherby, 1999.
It is important that you have ongoing access to the requisite text. Although the book
may be available for loan from the University of Tasmania Library, you are strongly
encouraged to purchase a copy of the text as it will be a useful resource throughout your
study.

Recommended readings
Meier-Peter, H., Berrrnhardt, F., Compendium Marine Engineering, DVV Media
Group GmbH, Hamburg, 2009.
McGeorge,H.D., Marine Auxiliary Machinery, 7th Ed, Butterworths-Heinemann,
Oxford, 2000.
Cowley, J. (Ed), The Running and Maintenance of Marine Machinery, 6th Ed, Marine
Media Management, London, 1992.
Roy, G.J., Steam Turbines and Gearing, Stanford Maritime, London, 1984. Milton, J.H.,
Marine Steam Boilers, 4th Ed, Newnes-Butterworths, London, 1980.

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Stokoe, E.A., Ship Construction for Marine Students, 5th Ed, Reed's Marine
Engineering Series, Thomas Reed Publications, London, 1985.
Eyres, D.J., Ship Construction, 5th Ed, Butterworths-Heinemann, Oxford, 2001.
Taylor, D.A., Merchant Ship Construction, 4th Ed, IMarEST Publicatons, London, 1998.
MER and Transactions of IMarEST, IMarEST Publications, London.
These materials may be useful for developing your knowledge and understanding of the
content in this unit, but you are not required to purchase them. When seeking sources of
evidence to support your assignment work, you may find these a useful starting point.

Equipment, materials, software, accounts

Materials to be provided by the student

A non-programmable scientific calculator (Casio fx-82AU PLUS II) is required

at all times.

Safety gear such as lab coats/overalls, safety shoes

A hard cover notebook, preferably the AMC Engineering Notebook.

Materials to be provided by AMC

Transport and light lunch during Beauty Point activities

Extra costs

Purchasing the lecture notes.

Printing.

Computer hardware & software

Microsoft Office suit. Available at AMC computer labs

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Activities
Learning expectations
The University is committed to high standards of professional conduct in
all activities, and holds its commitment and responsibilities to its
students as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it holds
expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their
studies within the special environment the University offers.
The Universitys Code of Conduct for Teaching and Learning states:
Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the
teaching/learning environment. They must attend classes when
and as required, strive to maintain steady progress within the
subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations,
and submit required work on time.

Details of teaching arrangements

CLASS
Lecture

DAY

TIME

LOCATION

Thursday

3pm 5pm

Lecture Theatre 7

Friday

10am 12pm

As per schedule

Friday 17/04/2015
Beauty point:
Stephen Brown

Friday 24/04/2015

8am 5pm

Friday 01/05/2015

Beauty point wharf

Transportation from
AMC reception
-Thermo lab

Labs

Fridays

8am 5pm

-Electrical Lab
- Engine room
simulation centre

GROUP
all
As per
schedule
delivered
during the
semester
As per
schedule
delivered
during the
semester

Check tutorial groups and lab timetable/groups to identify your designated time and day.

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Unit schedule
WEEK

DATE

TOPIC/ MODULE

ACTIVITIES

READINGS/
FURTHER INFO

23 February

Introduction to marine engineering

Thursday

LT7

Introduction to marine electrical power plant

Friday

LT6

2 March

Diesel engines

Thursday

LT7

Diesel engines

Friday

LT5

9 March

Steam turbines

Thursday

LT7

Electrical power generators

Friday

To be announced

16 March

Electrical power distribution- safety

Labs on Friday

23 March

Gas turbines

Labs on Friday

30 March

Easter Break
Mid-semester break (2 8 April)
Fuel and lubricating oil systems

9,10 April

13 April

Class test

20 April

Ship services

27 April

General hotel systems

10

4 May

Risk assessment in Maritime engineering

Guest
lecture (TBC)

Labs on Friday
Beauty point &
Labs on Friday
Beauty point &
Labs on Friday
Beauty point &
labs on Friday

Elements of ship design

Deck machinery
Vessel resistance and powering

11

11 May

Marine air pollution and implications of new

IMO regulations

12

18 May

Propulsors

13

25 May

Revision

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Guest
Lecture

Subject to
availability of the
guest lecture

JEE246 Marine Engineering

Topics covered
1. Introduction to ships and machinery (8hrs)
Introduction to principal ship types, design and construction. Prime movers,
transmission and propulsors. Introduction to ships propulsion plants and their
main components Propellers (Fixed pitch and controllable pitch), Stern Gear,
Rudder Propeller, Ducted Propellers, Water Jets, Voith Schneider propeller
Propulsion Configurations (Diesel engines, steam turbine, gas turbine etc.). Use of
renewable energy on ships (wind, fuel cells, solar energy etc.)
General machinery arrangements, bilge and ballast systems, domestic water
systems, distillation Systems.
2. Elements of Ship Design (8 hrs)
Ships resistance and propulsion, thrust, power, slip. stabilisers, cross-thrusters,
cavitation. Admiralty Coefficient, fuel coefficient & consumption. Fuel
consumption calculations.
Deck machinery and other equipment, mooring equipment, anchor handling
equipment, cargo handling equipment, hatch covers. survival equipment (Lifeboats
and life-rafts), emergency safety equipment, watertight doors, stabilisers and bow
thrusters. firefighting equipment.
3. Thermal Power Plant (10 hrs)
Diesel Engines: basic design, construction, operational and safety features of slow,
medium and high speed marine diesel engines and their basic support systems: air
supply, fuel and combustion, scavenging, timing valve, fuel oil treatment, fuel
types, fuel properties (density, viscosity, heating value, Cetane index, carbon
residue, ash content, flash point, pour point, Sulphur content) fuel injector types,
jerk pump systems, common rail systems, timing valve, combustion gas exhaust,
different methods of reducing emissions (duel fuel, water based, exhaust gas
recirculation) turbo-charging, super-charging, Sankey diagram, scavenging,
lubrication, cooling, starting, stopping, reversing, speed and load governing
(governors), manoeuvring. Control and safety devices. Bunkering (Different
bunkering methods, pre and post operation checks, Safety). Combined power
plants.
Gas Turbines: basic design, construction, operational and safety features of
marine gas turbines and their basic support systems: air supply, fuel and
combustion, fuel oil treatment, combustion gas exhaust, lubrication, cooling,
starting, stopping, speed and load governing and high temperature and low
temperature corrosion control.
Steam Turbines: basic design, construction, operational and safety features of
impulse and reaction marine steam turbines and their basic support systems:
steam supply and control, warming through, venting, starting, stopping, reversing,
manoeuvring, speed and load governing, multi-staging, bled steam, condensate
recovery, energy regeneration, exhaust gas economisers, air heaters and main
condenser.

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Boilers: main, auxiliary and exhaust gas marine boilers and economisers: basic
design, construction, operational and safety features of water tube and fire tube
boilers and their basic support systems: air supply, feed water supply and
treatment, extraction pump, air ejectors, de-aerator, fuel burning and combustion,
fuel oil treatment, firing, venting, pressure and temperature raising, shutting down,
uptake gas, energy exchange, exhaust gas economisers, air heaters, condensers,
load control and high temperature and low temperature corrosion control.
4. Introduction to Marine Electrical Power Plant (6hrs)
Construction and operating principles of power generators, electrical distribution
and protection systems. Technical specifications, per-unit systems, active, reactive
and apparent power. Coupling with driving machines and synchronizing.
Explosion, fire prevention, applicable safety standards, safe voltages, safe operation
and maintenance. Requirements for electrical equipment in hazardous areas on
marine and offshore systems.
5. Investigative Studies (20 hrs)

Marine Engineering Lab (safe operation, maintenance of thermal power plant,

diesel engines and boilers) Link to Unit Outcomes: 4
Marine Engineering/ Electrotechology Lab (safe operation, maintenance,
synchronising of electrical power plants, distribution and protection systems)
Link to Unit Outcomes: 3
Marine engine room simulator (simulated control room of ships machinery,
simulated power generation for ship operations, simulated synchronising of
electrical power plants and distribution) Link to Unit Outcomes: 3
Marine Engineering, Stephen Brown activities. Safe operation, maintenance of
diesel engines, Drawing marine systems) Link to Unit Outcomes: 2&4
Technical Seminars (RINA/IMarEST and EngAus) Link to Unit Outcomes:
1,2,4

Specific attendance/performance requirements

Attendance at all assigned class times is expected. You are responsible for all
information (both academic and administrative) presented during class times. Should
you miss a class for whatever reason it is your responsibility to obtain information and
content that was missed. Attendance at all tutorials, laboratory and practical sessions
is compulsory and failure to attend any of them may end up failing the entire unit.

Work Health and Safety (WHS)

The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning
environment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the
Universitys Work Health and Safety website and
policy: http://www.utas.edu.au/work-health-safety/
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Communication
News and announcements may be posted to MyLO News, and students will be
expected to be aware of the content of such posts within 48 hours of them being
posted.
Students are also expected to check their UTAS email very regularly (at least once a
day) for important announcements.

Further information and assistance

More information with regard to content, assessments, grading, GPA etc. is found in
the Course Rules Document at: http://www.amc.edu.au/be.course.content.rules
If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or
life-planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are
advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.
There is a range of University-wide support services available to you including Student
Learning Support, Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which can be found
on the Student Support and Development page of the University
website: http://www.utas.edu.au/students/students/support-development
Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more
information: http://www.utas.edu.au/library/study

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