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Module

MAR2018 : Marine Engineering II

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Ben Wetenhall
  • Lecturer: Dr Rosemary Norman, Dr Serkan Turkmen
  • Owning School: Engineering
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 10
Semester 2 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

To develop knowledge and understanding of:

A1-Power plant and auxiliary systems relevant to both Marine and offshore industry.
A2-Scientific principles and subsequent application of marine thermal fluids and electric propulsion.

Outline Of Syllabus

Pumps and pumping systems: Types of pumps, piping systems (including valve types), basic design of pumping systems, Bilge and ballast systems and regulations, Steering systems.

Thermal Fluids: Thermal conduction and Convection, Heat transfer due to radiation, Heat transfer through cylinders and spheres, heat transfer using extended surfaces, Heat exchanger theory and performance.

Fluid flow: Jet theory, momentum equation, fluid flow in roto-dynamic machinery, flow in pipes, fluid flow and losses (gas and liquid).

Electrical: Three-phase power systems, marine electrical generation and distribution, load flow analysis, distribution components and protection, emergency power systems.

Marine Electric propulsion technology: Basic elements of an electric propulsion system, DC and AC electric motor operation and control, Power electronic devices and basic converter circuits, Basic propulsion control configurations.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture221:0022:00Scheduled lecture / tutorial sessions Semester 1
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion115:0015:00Exam revision - Semester 1
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion12:002:00Exam - Semester 1
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials441:0044:00Online teaching materials including recorded lectures, notes, tutorial questions and quizzes.
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion115:0015:00Exam revision - Semester 2
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture221:0022:00Scheduled lecture / tutorial sessions Semester 2
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion12:002:00Exam - Semester 2
Guided Independent StudyReflective learning activity178:0078:00Review and study lecture materials and notes
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The module will consist of online recordings and guided study materials with a mixture of lectures / tutorials to provide structured support for the students' learning. The structured online materials, covering both semesters will define the scope of each of the syllabus topics.

The independent study time is essential for students to work through the lecture material, in their own time and at their own pace.

Teaching materials will use a blended approach of recordings and notes provided online along with lecture sessions.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination1201A50Scheduled examination
Written Examination1202A50Scheduled examination
Formative Assessments

Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.

Description Semester When Set Comment
Computer assessment1MFormative quiz set on Canvas
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The examination affords students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and possession of subject specific and key skills (IKO1-4 and ISO1-2). The ability to undertake graphical analysis and evaluation of numerical questions, literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking with regards to marine engineering systems and marine electric propulsion systems.

The quiz set on canvas enables the students to assess their understanding of the material in advance of the summative assessment.

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