Course Overview
This is the second of the two courses in the program, which when combined with the first one, will cover all the material for the Transport Canada Propulsion Plant Level I Certification Assessment. This course reviews lining up and starting the MC-90 Plant, and then moves onto developing further the competency of students on optimizing the plant on full away, analyze plant parameters, detect faults, and troubleshoot all systems. The students would also be trained to effectively deal with all machinery malfunctions and emergencies.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to prepare MC-90 engines for stand-by departure, perform pre-departure tests, optimize the plant after full away, carry out emergency and pollution control procedures by completing the following activities:
- Prepare engines for start up.
- Start engines and test gears.
- Provide engine movement.
- Optimize electrical power generation.
- Optimize main engine operation.
- Carry out modes of operation, troubleshooting, and evaluation exercise.
- Carry out Emergency and Pollution Control Procedure.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Propulsion Plant Simulator Cadet Level 1 (MERS 1075) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Transportation
- Marine Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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