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Part B: Course Outline and Timetable

Time Allotment (in hours)
Term Week Topic Demonstration / Practical
Theoretical
Work
PRELIMS 1. Principles and Mechanics of Turbine Systems

 Characteristics of a Marine Gas Turbine

1  Comparison to a Steam Turbine 2.0 -
 Air and Gas Flow as shown in the PV Diagram
Brayton Cycle

2–3 2. Gas Turbine Technology and Operation 4.0 -

Operating components Function

 Operating Mechanism

 Distinguishing Feature

 Principle in terms of Processes

o Compression
o Combustion
o Expansion
o Exhaust

Classification of Gas Turbines

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Basic Construction and Design

 Structure and Materials
 Selection of Primary Components
o Compressor
o Combustion Chamber
o Turbine
 Types of Compressors and Structural Features

 Types of Combustion Chambers and Structural

Features

 Types of Turbine and Structural Features

 Attached Equipment and Components

o Functions
o Features

 Auxiliary Systems
o Lubrication System
o Fuel System
o Starting System
o Monitoring and Control System
o Other Ancillary Systems/ Equipment

 Design Standards Considering Operating Limits

o Temperature
o Pressure
o Fluid Velocity
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 Emission / exhaust of gas turbine

3. Sustainable Maritime Practices and Transition

Maritime Just Transition relevant topics

 SSE's Principles for People in High- Carbon Jobs

Development Towards Efficiency and Green Shipping

4  Design Features Towards Efficiency 2.0 -
 Design Features Towards Green Shipping
 Recent Developments in Construction and Design
for Improved Efficiency
 Alternative Fluids/Gases Used for Lower Pollution
Emissions

4. Gas Turbine Propulsion

 Turbine
5 –6 4.0 10.0
 Reduction gear
 Shafting and propeller Control systems

MIDTERMS 7–8 5. Gas Turbine Propulsion Preparation 3.0 10.0

 Precautions and Safety Measures Prior Start-Up

 Limitations and Conditions in Starting Up
 Additional Checks After Maintenance and Repair
Works
 Associated Systems Needed for Operation
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 Checkpoints and Procedures Before Starting Up

 Interlock Systems
 Importance of Warming Up
 Warming Up Procedures and Safety Precautions
 Slow Turning Procedure
 Importance of Executing Procedures Orderly
and properly
 Trial Run
o Compressor
o Combustion Chamber

9 – 11 6. Operation and Maintenance of Marine Gas Turbine 6.0 16.0

Systems

Gas Turbine System Operation

 Maneuvering Procedure
 Speed Control Mechanism
 Critical/Speed/Revolution
 Changing Over to State of Navigation
 Underway Procedure
 Monitoring of Running Conditions
o Parameters
o Performance
o Operating Range
 Propulsion Characteristics
 Automatic Control System
o Configuration
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o Start Impossible
o Wrong Way
o Speed Run-Up Program
o Crash/ Emergency Astern Program
o Automatic Rollover
o Safety Systems

Common Faults in Marine Gas Turbine Systems

 Significance of Operation Manual
 Malfunctions from Out-of-Range
Parameters
o Low Pressures
o High Temperatures
o Abnormal Vibration
o Flame Failure
o Overspeed
o Trips, etc.

12 – 13 7. Gas Turbine System Stopping 3.0 -

 Precautions and Safety Measures for Stopping

 Limitations and Conditions in Stopping
 Importance of Cooling Down
 Cooling Down Procedures and Safety Precautions
 Importance of Executing Procedures Orderly and
Properly
 Checklists for Ensuring Proper Securing of System
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 Condition of System at Port/Anchorage

 Additional Procedures for Shutdown in Preparation for
Maintenance

FINALS 14 – 17 8. Stern Tube Sealing Systems for Marine Propulsion

Systems
 Types of Stern Stube Sealing Systems
 Types of Stern Tube Seals and Components
3.0 12.0
 Advantages and Disadvantages per Stern
 Tube Sealing System
 Tests and counter measures

9. Propeller and Shafting Installations Construction 3.0 -

and Design
 Propeller and Shafting Arrangement
Components-Overview:
o Propeller
- Controllable
- Fixed
- Azipod
o Rope Guard
o Shaft Seal
o Propeller Shaft
o Intermediate Shaft
o Aft Bearing
o Plumber Block
o Thrust Bearing
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 Stern Tube Bearing Details

 Thrust Bearing Details
 Structure and Material Selection for Different
Types of Propellers
 Fitting of Propellers to Shafts
 Shafting Design Features
o Shaft Center Line
o Construction Deviation
o Fair Curve Alignment
o Shaft Checks
o Shaft Bearings
o Coupling Bolts
o Gears and Clutches
o Reverse Reduction Gearbox
o Flexible Couplings
 International Standard/Requirements
o IACS
o ISO 3977
PRELIM EXAMINATION 1.5 2.5
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1.5 2.5
FINAL EXAMINATION 1.5 2.5

Sub-total (Contact Hours) 30.0 48.0

Total Contact Hours 78.0

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Examination and Assessment 4.5 7.5