UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
B.Sc. DEGREE COURSE IN Nautical Science
SEMESTER SYSTEM WITH CREDITS
(Effective from the Academic Year 2003-2004)

SYLLABUS

Semester IV - Paper IX - Marine Engineering and Control Systems I

Duration of Examination: 3 hrs
Maximum Marks: 100
Credits: 4

A. Mechanical Engineering Science

Strength of materials - Elasticity, Hook's Law - Stress and Strain.
Tensile, Compressive and Shear forces.
Failure of materials under tension, compression, shear and fatigue. Examples related to Marine Engineering.
Cantilever and simply supported Beams, Shear force and Bending Moments, calculation of stresses and B.M. Diagrams for above and other systems of the ship
Mechanical properties of common engineering materials - hardness, ductility, malleability, melting point etc.
Fluid Mechanics Flow of liquids and gases, Laminar and Turbulent flow, Resistance to flow Viscosity - definition and meaning.
Bernoulli's Theory - simple treatment
Loss of energy of fluid due to bends, friction, valves etc. Simple hydraulic equipment's.
Thermodynamics-Properties of steam, Boiling point and effect of pressure on it; saturated, dry and superheated steam; Dryness fraction. Meaning of sensible Heat and Latent Heat.

B. Electrical Engineering Science

Electrostatics, Electro-magnetism and Electricity. Electric current, Voltage, EMF, Ohms Law, Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC). Simple electrical circuits. Krichiff's Laws, simple calculations, wheatstone Bridge.

C. Marine Engineering Practice

General Introduction and scope. Classification of ships as per propulsion plants. General layout of ship's Engine Rooms and machinery. Main Engine plants and supporting systems. Introduction about ship's Auxiliary System. Electrical power. Generation plants-Its supporting systems and importance. Bilge, ballast, fire, cargo & other pipelines of different types of ships.

PRACTICLS

Mechanical Drawing

Brief description of drawing papers, pencils, Instruments and their use. Types of lines and dimensioning Loci of point, Orthographic projection, Projection of points, Straight lines, planes. Solids. Isometric Projection. Concept of Form and shape, plan Elevation and End views of object Contours, change of sections, hidden (Internal) construction, dotted lines, etc. Discussion on ship's plans. Isometric views, cut/cross section. Simple assembly drawings. Engineering drawing by free and sketching.

NOTE: Sufficient time should be allotted for drawing-practice.

Books Recommended for Reference

I. Engineering Drawing Bhat
2. Engineering Knowledge for Deck Officers Reed
3. General Engineering Knowledge Vol 8 Reed
4. Mechanical Engineering Science Hannah & Hiller
5. Marine Auxiliary Machinery Souchette & Smith