ME 5 – Ship Auxiliary Systems Design
Project-based design of shipboard auxiliary mechanical systems (piping, hydraulic, HVAC) applying systems engineering, instrumentation, and feedback controls.
This project-oriented course covers the design of shipboard auxiliary, mechanical systems building on the previous marine engineering courses and the students’ examination of systems while on board ships. The principles of fluid flow, thermodynamics, electrical engineering, and dynamics are applied to design piping, hydraulic, HVAC, and ergonomic systems for marine applications. Throughout the design work, consideration of the relevant regulatory domains and application of formal systems engineering principles are emphasized. To support complete design functionality, the course introduces monitoring and control systems, instrumentation and instrument response, and feedback controls. Four hours of class per week during the second semester.