B02 – Marine Engineering 1
This undergraduate course introduces marine engineering through the translated teaching archive, moving from ship functions and thermodynamic foundations to propulsion architectures, diesel-engine fundamentals, and turbocharged engine performance. It is designed for Maritime Technology learners using the attached source documents as reference material.
£299.00
1 hour 4 minutes
Focused, self-paced learning designed to fit around professional schedules.
Online, self-paced
Study online at a pace that fits your schedule.
6 sections
Structured curriculum sections.
English
Language of instruction for this course.
22 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
This undergraduate course introduces marine engineering through the translated teaching archive, moving from ship functions and thermodynamic foundations to propulsion architectures, diesel-engine fundamentals, and turbocharged engine performance. It is designed for Maritime Technology learners using the attached source documents as reference material.
What you will learn
Explain how ship missions map to marine-engineering systems and power demands.
Apply core thermodynamic balances and ideal-gas relations to marine energy systems.
Compare propulsion architectures against operational-profile and redundancy requirements.
Calculate key diesel-engine geometry, mean-pressure, power, and torque relationships.
Interpret how turbocharging, part-load behavior, and emissions influence diesel-engine performance.
Skills and knowledge
Marine engineering
Thermodynamics
Propulsion systems
Diesel engines
Turbocharging
Ship systems
Redundancy
Engine performance
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thermodynamic Foundations
2.1 Marine Engineering Scope
2.2 Ship Functions and Scale
2.3 Closed and Open Systems
2.4 Ideal Gas Relations
2.5 Section 01 Quiz
Propulsion Architectures
3.1 Energy Conversion Afloat
3.2 Mechanical Propulsion Systems
3.3 Electric and Hybrid Propulsion
3.4 Redundancy and Selection
3.5 Section 02 Quiz
Diesel Engine Fundamentals
4.1 Diesel Principles
4.2 Engine Classes
4.3 Geometry and Mean Pressure
4.4 Power and Torque Relations
4.5 Section 03 Quiz
Turbocharging and Load
5.1 Efficiency and Fuel Use
5.2 Air Supply and Boost
5.3 Operating Envelope
5.4 Part Load and Emissions
5.5 Section 04 Quiz
Summary
6.1 Key Takeaways
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£299.00