GEM 313 - Marine Engines

Course Objectives

1. To introduce propulsion engine alternatives
2. To establish a sound understanding of diesel engines as a prime mover
3. To provide working knowledge on Diesel engine auxiliary systems and their functions
4. To introduce engine-propeller matching problem

Course Description

Working principles of diesel engines, engine types, two and four stroke engines, engine construction, and thermodynamic analysis of engines, combustion in diesel engines, diesel engine emissions and abatement technologies, fuel-oil, cooling and lubrication systems, supercharging, clutching and gearing, engine and propeller matching. Laboratory experiments regarding diesel engine performance and emissions.