ME 2 – Marine Engineering Systems Components
Study of pumps, heat exchangers, valves, piping, HVAC, steering machinery, and auxiliary systems, alongside ship safety and cadet sea term prep.
This course builds on the Introduction to Marine Engineering Systems (ME1) course and presents the fundamentals of system components and the auxiliary shipboard systems that these components produce. Components discussed include pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, valves, piping, heat exchangers, and purifiers. Auxiliary systems presented include fuel, compressed air, bilge and ballast, potable and cooling water, sanitary and sewage, HVAC and refrigeration, hydraulics, steering machinery, deck machinery, and safety systems. The course includes hands-on experiences and field trips to visit ships and other marine facilities. To help students prepare for their sophomore sea term, the course also includes information on basic shipboard life, the roles and responsibilities of cadets, and coordinates the students’ basic safety training and security certifications.