Duration
20h Th, 20h Pr, 1d FW
Number of credits
| Master in mechanical engineering (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
1) Equipement and on-board electricity: On-board electricity: different types of distribution networks, electrical circuit protection, cables. Energy production: calculation of installed power, general characteristics of alternators, engines, dynamos, creating parallel connections. Energy users: classes of user, equipment installed below bridge, equipment installed on the bridge. Electric and turbo-electric diesel propellors. Classification regulations. 2) Marine diesel engines: Operating parameters and performance. Description of different types of engines. Engine power (ISO 3046). Turbocharging. Injection and combustion. Engines powered by heavy fuel. Emissions and reduction of pollutants.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Recommended or required readings
Assessment methods and criteria
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
For the second part of the course "Marine Diesel Engines" : Prof. Pierre Dewallef <p.dewallef@ulg.ac.be> and Philippe Ngendakumana <pngendakumana@ulg.ac.be>