Course Overview
In this course you will learn about thru-hull fittings, their materials and installation procedures. This course also introduces you to components and installation of fresh and waste water plumbing systems, water makers and bilge pump systems. In this course you will demonstrate the installation and servicing of vessel plumbing systems.
Prerequisite(s)
- 70% in MMTF 1000
Credits
3.0
- Not offered this term
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the sizing, locating and safety standards, correct materials used and procedures and considerations for the installation of thru-hulls in fibre reinforced plastics (FRP), metal and wood hulls
- Install thru-hulls in FRP, metal and wood hulls
- Describe the function, components and installation of fresh water plumbing systems
- Install and repair fresh water systems
- Describe the theory, basic operation and major components of desalination systems and their operation, of desalination systems
- Describe typical diagnosing, routine service and storage procedures for desalinators
- Describe the function, components and installation considerations for manual, powered and submersible pumps and switching equipment and system installation considerations
- Install and service manual and powered bilge pump systems
Effective as of Fall 2022
Related Programs
Fresh Water and Bilge Plumbing Systems (MMTF 1105) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Transportation
- Marine Mechanical Technician Foundation
Certificate Full-time
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