Course Overview
In this course, students will study aspects of (1) Managing the operation of propulsion plant machinery and (2) Operation, surveillance, performance assessment, and maintaining safety of propulsion plant and auxiliary machinery. Also, an introduction to an electronically-controlled engine, and dual fuel technology will be covered
Prerequisite(s)
- Transport Canada, STCW Fourth-Class Motor Marine Engineering Certificate of Competency, and a minimum of two months of sea time as engineer officer of the watch.
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the material selection and design features of the running gear of diesel engines.
- Determine the merits of the common rail fuel system and the associated electronically-controlled fuel injection valves
- List the material selection and design features of the fuel injection equipment of diesel engines.
- With the aid of sketches, discuss the material selection and design features of piston rings, compatibility to cylinder liner and cylinder lubrication employed in a diesel engine.
- Using sketches, explain the starting and reversing, engine safety, engine emergency operating system of a marine diesel engine.
- Carry out propeller shaft alignment and analyse the results and adjustment criteria.
- Create a checklist for starting and shutting the main machinery including associated systems.
- List the parameters defining the operating limits of the main propulsion.
- Carry out a performance assessment of the propulsion plant.
- Discuss the merits and demerits of dual-fuel technology.
- Analyse the electronic controls of diesel engines.
- Discuss the emergency operation of the diesel engine.
- Test boiler water and carry out treatment.
- Manage boiler survey and repairs.
- Demonstrate the operation of the automatic control of main propulsions drives: Diesel engine, steam and gas turbines
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Advanced Engineering Knowledge (MEOC 5110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Transportation
- Marine Engineering
Advanced Diploma Full-time
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