EN-4231 - Sea Term IV

UNIT - Training

LESSON - LVP motor controllers

• Describes the theory and purpose of LVP motor controllers: including location and purpose of disconnect devices, including disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and eutectic and bimetallic overload devices.

31B1

LESSON - LVR motor controllers

• Describes the theory and purpose of LVR motor controllers including coil voltage and switch voltage.

31B1

LESSON - Hand-off-auto motor controllers with LVP

• Investigates the operation of automatic motor controllers controlled by pressure switches.
• Sets cut-in and cut-out points.

31B1

LESSON - Reversing motor controllers

• Describes the theory and operation of reversing motor controllers including how a 3 phase motor operates and how it reverses.

31B1

LESSON - Main plant startup

• Describes the location of equipment and procedures to raise steam and bring a boiler on line.
• Discusses safety procedures and operating parameters.

31A6

LESSON - Centrifugal pumps and pump laws

• Classifies centrifugal pumps located in the engine room.
• Reviews theory, construction, operation and maintenance of centrifugal pumps
• Uses pump laws to solve simple problems.

31A7

LESSON - HVAC/R 1

• Describes the ship's A/C system and components.
• Describes theory and operation of the centrifugal A/C chilled water systems.
• A tour of the A/C plant will be incorporated.

31A6

LESSON - Fan laws and HVAC/R 2

• Uses fan laws to solve simple problems.
• Describes the ship's chilled water distribution and fan room layout.
• Describes briefly the correct procedure for preparation, starting up, normal running, and shutting down fan room equipment

31A6

LESSON - Fire fighting I - fundamentals

• Reviews fire fighting fundamentals including:
  • fire prevention
  • fire tetrahedron
  • classes of fires
  • extinguishing agents
  • proper use of portable extinguishers.
• Simulates a fire scenario and an emergency egress drill.

31D3

LESSON - Fire fighting II - shipboard systems

• Describes installed fire fighting systems and alarm systems.
• Discusses alarm system/detection systems in house and holds.
• Discusses and walks through the installed Halon, and C02 flooding systems and range guard system in galley.

31D3

LESSON - Damage control

• Describes methods to control/repair damage to ship in emergencies including
  • shoring
  • plugging
  • pipe patching.
• Reviews basic stability, ships bilge system, and dewatering capabilities.

31D2.3.2

LESSON - Safety equipment

• Reviews shipboard safety equipment and procedures including:
  • firefighters ensemble
  • breathing apparatus
  • respirators
  • eye protection
  • oxygen indicators
  • toxic gas indicators
  • combustible gas indicators
  • confined space entry
  • fire watch procedures

31D3

LESSON - Auxiliary exhaust and induction systems

• Describes the purpose of the auxiliary exhaust and induction systems.
• Describes automatic control of these systems, what adjustments are made, and how.
• Discusses what problems may occur and how to correct them.

31A6

LESSON - Boiler casualty control

• Discusses various casualties which may occur while at sea speed causing the loss of one or both boilers, and what remedies and corrective steps would be taken to recover from them.

31A6
31A4

LESSON - Glands and gland seal regulator

• Describes the construction and operation of turbine glands.
• Explains the design and operation of the gland seal pressure regulator.
• Discusses possible problems and remedies.

31A6

LESSON - Feed water regulator

• Explains the various components of the feed water regulator system.
• Discusses elements of control, adjustments, and operation during various conditions, and how to correct problems.
• Discusses safety and emergency procedures and change over of remote/automatic to local control.

31A4

LESSON - Air ejector equipment

• Reviews the theory of operations of air ejectors and vacuum pumps.
• Identifies components and their proper operation.
• Discusses maintenance and repair procedures of this equipment.

31A6

LESSON - Compressed air systems

• Reviews the theory of compressed air systems.
• Discusses system components and their operation.
• Perform preliminary operation system checks.
• Perform start-up, normal running, and shut down operations
• Describes maintenance/repair procedures.

31A6

LESSON - Turbo generator operations

• Locates piping valves and equipment.
• Makes a preliminary start check up.
• Start turbo generator and runs at idle.
• Makes an operational check.
• Secures machinery.
• Discusses predictive/preventive maintenance repair.

31B1

LESSON - Feed pump operations

• Locates piping valves and equipment.
• Makes a preliminary start check up.
• Starts machine and runs at idle.
• Makes an operational check.
• Secures machinery
• Discusses predictive/preventive maintenance repair.

31A6

LESSON - Engineering math

• Reviews maintenance of the log book, and the significance of the readings taken.
• Solves various practical problems requiring basic mathematics, such as:
  • Fuel consumption
  • Average RPM
  • Slip
  • Volume and Weight of liquids

31A4

LESSON - Emergency generator

• Reviews the operation the emergency diesel generator and the emergency power system.
• Discusses safety, system layout, maintenance, and USCG regulations.

31B1

LESSON - OWS and pollution regulations

• Discusses theory of operation of MSD and OWS systems.
• Discusses safety issues, operation and maintenance.
• Reviews national and international pollution regulations.

31D1
31D6

LESSON - L.O. purifier

• Describes the theory of centrifugal purification
• Describes briefly the correct procedure for preparation, starting up, normal running, and shutting down lube oil purifiers
• Discusses safety issues, and maintenance of shipboard centrifugal purification systems.

31A6

DEMO - Secure, Clean, and place L.O. Purifier into service

31A6.1.1
31A6.1.2

LESSON - Theory of combustion

• Discusses theory of complete and proper combustion of hydrocarbon fuels.
• Discusses methods to reduce environmental impact.

31A6
31A6.2.1
31D1

LESSON - Combustion control

• Discusses the operation of the combustion control system to maintain a constant pressure at the superheater outlet header.
• Discusses safety and emergency procedures, change-over of remote/automatic to local control.

31A4
31A6
31A6.2.5

LESSON - Main turbine governing system

• Discusses the operation of the ship's governing system,
• Describes governor's responses to loss of oil pressure, overspeeding and maneuvering valve failure.
• Describes actions to be taken by the operator in the event of loss of oil pressure or other emergencies related to the main engine control systems.

31A6
31A4.5.1

LESSON - Boiler water treatment

• Discusses the theory, testing and treatment of boiler water to prevent scale, corrosion, foaming and other harmful effects.

31A6.3.1

LESSON - Seamanship I

• Describes the proper use and maintenance of light tackle, portable rigging equipment, and construction of gear.
• Safely lifts and moves a 250 lb drum over an obstacle.

31A1

LESSON - Seamanship II

• Describes proper, safe, and effective use of mooring lines, deck machinery and emergency towing procedures.
• Observes synthetic mooring line under heavy strain to demonstrate posible catastrophic situations.

LESSON - Rigging

• Describes correct use and maintenance of mechanical chainfall hoists.
• Uses chainfalls to safely handle a 500 lb drum.
• Describes crane operation, hand signals, and safety.

31A1.4
31A1.4.1
31A1.4.2

LESSON - Atmospheric Testing

• Demonstrates the proper operation, calibration and maintenance of atmospheric testing equipment.
• Demonstrates procedures to safely enter a confined space.

31A7.1.2

UNIT - Watchstanding

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles to be observed in keeping an engineering watch, including
  • duties associated with taking over and accepting a watch.
  • routine duties undertaken during a watch
  • maintenance of machinery space logs and the significance of the readings taken
  • duties associated with handing over a watch
• Discusses and carries out safety and and emergency procedures, including change-over of remote/automatic to local control of systems.
• Discusses and carries out all safety precautions which should be observed during a watch, and the immediate actions which should be taken in the event of a fire or accident, with particular reference to oil systems.
• Operates main and auxiliary machinery and associated control systems.
• Operates pumping systems and associated control systems.
• Operates alternators, generators and control system.

31A4
31A4.2.1
31A6.1.4
31A6.2.4
31A6.3.2
31A7
31B1

UNIT - Maintenance

• Uses appropriate tools for fabrication and repair operations aboard the training ship.
• Uses hand tools and measuring equipment for dismantling, maintenance, repair, and reassembly of shipboard plant and equipment.
• Uses hand tools, electrical and electronic measuring and test equipment for fault finding, maintenance, and repair operations.
• Maintains marine engineering systems, including control systems.
• Demonstrates safe working practices, and takes all necessary precautions to prevent:
  • injury to himself and others,
  • damage to the vessel and equipment,
  • polution of the marine environment.

31C1.3.4
31A1
31A2
31A3
31C1

DEMO - Various Maintenance Projects

31C1.3.4

EXAM - Plate Exam

31C1.1.1

EXAM - Cadet Engineer Qualification Exam

• demonstrates his knowledge of the duties of the cadet engineer

31A4