General norms for institutes for the conduct of

ANNEX – 5
The following is a brief outline of the academic inputs against each function / subject which needs to taught in the institutions

(For all Training Institution / Workshops Training Marine Engineering Apprentices)

SUBJECTS	SUBJECTS OUTLINE
Introduction to Marine Engineering Materials	Properties, selection and types of steel; properties of cast iron; alloys, heat treatment, applications.
Basic Engineering Science	Mass, volume, density, center of gravity, speed, acceleration, force, resistance, Newton’s first and second laws, fundamental force equation, energy, work, power, pressure, fluid pressure head, temperature, heat, calorific values, specific heat capacity, heat transfer, effects of heat on solids, liquids and gases.
Mathematics	Simple calculations, ratios, decimals, fractions, significant figures, indices, mantissas, exponents, logarithms, evaluation, symbols for prefixes, percentages, reciprocals, squares, square roots, fractional indices, use of electronic calculators, simple algebra, simplification of brackets, linear equations, transposition, expansion, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, angles, degrees, radians, solution or right-angled triangles, sine rule, cosine rule, sines, cosines and tangents unto 360, mensuration of simple figures, centroid, volume of simple solids, center of volume, mid-ordinate rule, Simpson’s rule, graphs, since and cosine waves, concept of differentiation and integration.
Marine Engineering Drawing and Design Parts I and II.	Types of drawing, line-work, pictorial projection, development, screw threads, fasteners, locking and retaining devices, riveted-type fastening, welding connections, dimensioning, limits and fits, geometrical tolerating, cams, bearings, seals, lubrication of ball and roller bearings, engineering drawing practice.
Industrial Chemistry	Atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, chemical reactions, oxides, solutions, precipitation, acidity, alkalinity, corrosion, galvanic cell, electrolytes, anodes, cathodes, factors affecting rates of corrosions, surface cautions, water testing, water treatment, analysis of fresh water and seawater, scale and sludge deposits, feed water treatment, common fuels, flash point, viscosity, water content.
Hand and Power Tools	Safety, protection, marking out, hand tools, sharpening hand tools, powered hand tools, measurement, drilling, sharpening drills, annealing, normalizing, hardening, tempering, adhesives, bonding, joining plastics.
Machine Tools	Function of a center lathe, chucks, carriers, centers, cutting speeds, roughing, finishing, thread cutting, taper turning, function of a shaping machine, stroke adjustment, cutting speeds, selection of work, production of plane, flat and perpendicular surfaces, slots, grooves, cambers, bevels, choice of cutting tools, setting up of cutting tools, sharpening tools, cutting fluids.
Fabrication, welding, joining and Cutting.	Permanent joints, riveting, soldering, self-secured joints, safety and health when welding, principles of gas welding, principles of gas welding, welded joints in low-carbon steels, common faults in welding joints, plate work, marking out, thermal cutting, mechanical cutting, forming, bending plastics, inspection, pipe work.
Marine Engineering Maintenance Parts I and II.	Types of nut and bolt, correct spanners, set screws, studs, locking devices, tightening torque, removal of seized nuts and broken studs, surface protection, isolation of machinery, pressure relief, warning notices, blanking plates, log-book entries, hazardous spillage's, dismantling procedures, use of maintenance tools, lifting gear, transportation of heavy masses, inspection techniques, repair, replacement, re-assembly, testing, test running.
Marine Plant Operation.	Routine preparation for running, starting up, running, stopping and shutting down machinery, collection of data, normal and abnormal running conditions, detection and location of malfunctioning, procedure when faults occur.
Thermodynamics.	Properties, energy systems, energy change, heat transfer, vapors, ideal gases, gas laws, thermo-dynamic processes, work transfer.
Mechanical Science.	Solar and vector quantities representation of force, equilibrates, resultants, movement of force, couples, equilibrium, velocity acceleration, distance traveled, graphical representation, friction on a horizontal plane, force on immersed surfaces, energy in a fluid in motion, rates of volumetric and mass flow.
Introduction to Marine Electro-technology	Electron theory, diagrams and symbols, simple circuits, Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits, ammeters, voltmeters, work, energy, power, electrical power supplies, basic safety, conductors, insulation, testing, measuring, principles of maintenance, batteries, magnetism, electro-magnetism, electromagnetic induction, fundamentals of generators and motors, alternating current, distribution, transformers, oil, gas and chemical tankers.
Introduction to Ships and Ships Routines.	Ship types, ship arrangements and layout, cargoes, main constructional features, enclosed spaces, tonnages, displacement, dead-weight, construction standards, crew qualifications, Classification Societies, surveys, responsibilities of crew, ship- board communications, watch-keeping routines, personal responsibilities.
Marine Engineering Materials.	Basic metallurgy, metals and processes, Non-metallic materials, Welding, Gas cutting, Materials under load, vibration.
Marine Heat Engines.	Heat-engine cycle, Ideal-gas cycles, Rankine cycles, Marine refrigeration cycle, Reciprocating internal-combustion engines, Air compressors, Marine Air Conditioning.
Marine Electro-technology.	Fault protection, Cables, Alternating current, Alternation current, Alternators, D.C. generators, Maintenance of generators and circuit breakers, A. C. motors, D.C. motors, Maintenance of motors and starters, Impedance and inductance, Lighting.
Advanced Workshop Practice.	The milling machine, Milling machine use, Project work.
Operation and maintenance of Main and Auxiliary machinery.	Marine diesel engines, Auxiliary steam boilers, Marine pumps and systems, Evaporators and distillers, Air compressors and systems, Steering gear, Refrigeration plant, Fuels and combustion systems.
Naval Architecture and Ship Construction.	Definitions of principal terms used in naval architecture, tonne per centi-metre of immersion, application of Simpson’s rule, Tchebycheff’s rule to areas, moment of area, volume and moment of volume. Draught and buoyancy, alteration of mean draught due to change in density of water, buoyancy and reserve buoyancy, effect of bilging amidships compartments. Transverse stability, meta-centric height, shift of C.G. due to addition or removal of mass, transverse movement of mass, suspended mass, inclining experiment. Transverse stability of ships, statistical stability at small angles of heel, distance between center of buoyancy and meta-center, effect of free surface, stability at large angles of heel, curves of statistical stability, dynamical stability. Trim, docking stability on docking. Resistance and propulsion; frictional, wave form, appendage resistance, Froude’s law of comparison, model tests, estimation of resistance and power, Admiralty and fuel coefficients; propellers, definitions of common terms, simple problems on pitch, pitch ratio, apparent slip, real slip, wake, thrust and power.