B04 – Marine Propulsion Systems and Thruster Design
A technical self-study course based on the attached source materials. It moves from shipboard systems engineering into tunnel thrusters, steerable thrusters, and advanced azimuth and podded-propulsion design trade-offs.
£299.00
1 hour 30 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.
29 lessons
Focused lessons organised into a clear learning path.
Course overview
A technical self-study course based on the attached source materials. It moves from shipboard systems engineering into tunnel thrusters, steerable thrusters, and advanced azimuth and podded-propulsion design trade-offs.
What you will learn
Explain how ship missions translate into system functions, auxiliary architectures, and equipment choices.
Compare major pump, compressor, and heat-exchanger types for marine applications.
Evaluate tunnel-thruster layouts against geometry, thrust-loss, noise, and operating-load constraints.
Select steerable-thruster, nozzle, and drive configurations for different vessel operating profiles.
Assess bearings, gears, interaction effects, and podded-propulsion trade-offs in advanced azimuth systems.
Skills and knowledge
Systems engineering
Auxiliary systems
Marine propulsion
Tunnel thrusters
Azimuth drives
Podded propulsion
Pump-system matching
Course curriculum
Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Systems & Auxiliaries
2.1 Systems Engineering Basics
2.2 Redundancy & Distribution
2.3 Pumps, Compressors, Exchangers
2.4 Propulsion Support Systems
2.5 Survival & Hotel Systems
2.6 Pump-System Matching
2.7 Section 1 Quiz
Tunnel Thrusters
3.1 Tunnel Thruster Roles
3.2 Losses & Selection
3.3 Tunnel Geometry
3.4 Forward Speed & Noise
3.5 Dynamic Loads & Turning Time
3.6 Section 2 Quiz
Steerable Thrusters
4.1 Roles & Applications
4.2 Product Lines & Drives
4.3 Efficiency Fundamentals
4.4 Nozzles & Configurations
4.5 Mechanical Design & Life
4.6 Section 3 Quiz
Azimuth Components & Pods
5.1 Bearing Types & Damage
5.2 Bevel Gears & Ratings
5.3 Lubrication & Run-Up
5.4 Interaction Effects
5.5 Matching & DP
5.6 Podded Propulsion Basics
5.7 Tractor vs Pusher Pods
5.8 Section 4 Quiz
Summary
6.1 Key Takeaways
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£299.00