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

SYLLABUS

Semester V - Paper XIV - Marine Engineering and Control Systems II

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

A. Mechanical Engineering Science

Engineering Materials - Common Engineering Materials.
Various metals & alloys, Properties & uses. Ceramics and their use.
Steels - Elementary metallurgy of steel production - smelting & refining, Iron -carbon diagram to show role of carbon in steels and effect on properties. Types of steel & use.
Heat Treatment - Heat treatment of steels - Obtaining desired properties from steel for use in different areas.

B. Electrical Engineering Science

AC & DC Machines : DC generators. AC generators, Meaning of frequency, phase & power factor. Parallel running & load sharing. Prime mover - Diesel engine, steam turbines. AC&DC Motors.
Transformer: High and Low voltage transformers, step up / step down Transformers, Transformer efficiency and maintenance & care.
Power distribution : Main switch boards, power distribution boards, Circuit breakers, measuring instruments, overload trip short circuit trip, fuses other protections.

C. MARINE ENGiNEERING

(i) Auxiliaries

a) Fresh water: Methods of generation of freshwater from seawater at sea. Principle, construction Operation of freshwater generator, steam evaporator, flash evaporator & reverse osmosis plant. Treatment of water for obtaining portable water. Storage and supply of fresh water in ships. Fresh water and sanitary water. Hydrophase systems.
b) Compressed air: Air Compressor, uses of compressed air. Storage and distribution of compressed air.
c) Steam: Types of marine steam boilers. Construction and operation of water tube and smoke. Tube boiler. Boiler mountings, accessories, safety features. Waste heat recovery boilers. Boiler maintenance. Importance of boiler, feedwater chemical treatment.
d) Refrigeration &Air Conditioning : Principle of refrigeration, Compression refrigeration cycle components & Operation. Arrangement of cold storage holds.
e) Pumps : Working principle, construction of different types of pumps. Selection of pumps for different duties on board the ship.
f) Steering : Common types of steering gear, electro hydraulic steering gears, 2 & 4 Ram systems, Telemotor and control systems, Safety features. Emergency arrangements. Legislation national and international, Operations and maintenance.

(ii) Internal Combution Engine:

a) Working Principles: Classification of various types of engines, various types of modern diesel engines. Basic Principles of cycles. P-V diagrams, work done etc. four stroke and two stroke engines.
b) Components : Construction, Main components and working of two and four stroke engines.

PRACTICALS

Basic Marine Workshop

i) Cutting, flung, preparation of level surfaces on metals.
ii) Drilling, tapping, reamer operations.
iii) Shaping, drilling, grinding operations.
iv) Edge preparation on steel objects for welding.
v) Welding of simple joints.
vi) Removal & fittings of ball bearing
vii) Overhaul of valves practice on fittings on pipelines
viii) Competency - Cutting & Planning, Dove tail joints.

Basic Electrical Workshop

i) Electrical wiring diagrams and fittings of simple circuits.
ii) Fuses, earthings, tube & Other light fittings, etc- practice training.

Books Recommended for Reference

1.General Engineering knowledge for Marine Engineers by L.Jackson & T.Morton. Thomas Reed Publications Ltd.
2. Reeds Engineering knowledge for Deck Officers by W.Embleton & T.Morton Thomas Reed Publications Ltd.
3. Basic Electro Technology for engineers Thomas Reed Publications Ltd.
4. Marine Engineering series - Marine Boilers by GTH Flanogan. Heinemann Professional
5. Marine Engineering series - Marine Diesel Engineers by Heinemann publishing Ltd.
6. Marine Auxiliary machinery by D.W. Smith Butterworths.
7. Marine Electrical Practice by Butterworths.