Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the MAR Maritime Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain main steam propulsion plant and associated control systems on a commercial vessel. This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of:
Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit.
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Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
L – Engineering |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Interpret an energy balance diagram for a shipboard steam plant |
1.1 |
Ideal theoretical thermodynamic cycle for the operation of a steam plant is outlined |
1.2 |
Why actual expansion of steam through a turbine differs from ideal cycle is explained |
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1.3 |
Typical heat losses around a steam plant are identified |
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1.4 |
Effect of air pre-heating, feed heating and economisation upon energy balance of steam plant’s thermodynamic cycle are explained |
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1.5 |
Typical heat (and/or mass) balance diagram for a ship’s steam plant is interpreted |
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2 |
Explain construction and operation of marine high-pressure water boilers |
2.1 |
Advantages of water tube boiler over fire tube boiler for shipboard applications are outlined |
2.2 |
Construction and operation of a ‘D’ type membrane furnace boiler with superheater, economiser and air pre-heater is explained |
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2.3 |
External fittings required by classification society rules on any large boiler are identified |
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2.4 |
Internal fittings of a boiler’s main steam drum are identified |
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2.5 |
How automation is applied to boiler control is clarified |
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2.6 |
Start-up, operation and shutdown of a main propulsion steam boiler are outlined |
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3 |
Explain construction and operation of a main propulsion steam plant |
3.1 |
How common forms of blading and rotor construction are manufactured is clarified |
3.2 |
How casings of common marine steam turbines are fitted out is clarified |
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3.3 |
Principles of thermodynamics are applied to explain expansion of steam in a typical marine turbine |
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3.4 |
Importance of start-up and warming-through procedures for a steam turbine set is conveyed |
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3.5 |
Checks required during routine turbine operation are explained |
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3.6 |
Safety devices for a steam turbine set are identified and normal emergency shutdown (ESD) procedures are identified |
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3.7 |
Operation of turbines under normal and emergency conditions is outlined |
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4 |
Explain auxiliary machinery required to support operation of main propulsion steam turbines and boilers |
4.1 |
Construction and operation of different types of auxiliary machinery needed to support main propulsion steam turbines and boilers is outlined |
4.2 |
Construction and operation of steam and electric motor prime movers required for driving auxiliary machinery are outlined |
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5 |
Explain configuration and operating principles of different steam distribution systems used in steam-powered vessels |
5.1 |
Configuration and operating principles of different steam distribution systems is outlined |
5.2 |
Typical pressure reducing and pressure control valves suitable for steam service are outlined and illustrated |
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6 |
Explain operation principles of close feed systems used by boiler/turbine sets |
6.1 |
Difference between an open and a closed feed system is clarified |
6.2 |
Closed feed system is outlined |
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6.3 |
Pressure feed heaters are outlined |
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6.4 |
Chemical injection equipment suitable for use on any ship’s main feed system is explained |
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7 |
Explain feed and boiler water treatment |
7.1 |
Recommended limits of characteristics for boiler water and recommended intervals at which tests are undertaken are clarified |
7.2 |
Reasons for treating boiler water are outlined |
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7.3 |
Different types of hardness in water, consequences if left untreated, and ways of minimising their effect are explained |
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7.4 |
How corrosion within a boiler is minimised by treating boiler water is explained |
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7.5 |
Causes and ways of avoiding carry-over and caustic embrittlement are explained |
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7.6 |
Safety requirements for handling feed water and boiler water treatment chemicals are explained |
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8 |
Explain transmission of power from the steam turbine main engine to the propeller |
8.1 |
Why reduction gearing is required between steam turbines and propeller is clarified |
8.2 |
Generation of tooth form is outlined |
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8.3 |
Double helical gearing and difference between single and double reduction gearing are explained |
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8.4 |
Applications of epicyclic gearing are explained |
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8.5 |
Function of flexible couplings in a turbine/gearing set is clarified |
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8.6 |
Components of a driveline from main wheel connection, aft, to propeller are listed |
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8.7 |
Methods and mechanisms for lubricating a driveline are detailed |
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9 |
Explain procedures for preventing and responding to fires and explosions specific to steam propulsion plant |
9.1 |
Causes, symptoms and means of preventing and extinguishing fires associated with steam propulsion plant are detailed |
9.2 |
Protective devices associated with boilers to minimise risk of fires, explosions and water shortages are identified |
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9.3 |
Routine inspection and maintenance requirements to prevent fires, explosions and water shortages are outlined |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to MARL013 Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine steam turbines and main boilers. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guide can be found in VetNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=772efb7b-4cce-47fe-9bbd-ee3b1d1eb4c2