Basic Electrical and Fluid Technology

This course addresses the training need of operational level engineers in the subjects of electrical and hydraulic / pneumatic equipment and systems.
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This course is scheduled on demand

Duration: 6 days

Suggested Target Group: 
Operational Level Engineers.

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With more and more vessels sailing without Electrical Officers, it is extremely important to commence training in these subjects at an early stage. The course covers the relevant aspects of electrical and fluid technology knowledge for operational level engineers. In addition to theory lectures, the participant is exposed to substantial practical training, both, in actually wiring up of starters / motors and also on the hydraulic trainer panel.

Course Objective: To enable the participants to

  • understand the fundamental concepts of electrical technology.
  • recognize component symbols and their construction, functioning and applications.
  • identify symbols, trace and analyze simple circuit diagrams.
  • understand the fundamental concepts of hydraulics.
  • recognize component symbols and their construction, functioning and applications.
  • identify symbols, trace and analyze simple circuit diagrams.
  • learn through sharing of experiences amongst participants.  

Duration: 6 days

Suggested Target Group: Operational Level Engineers.

Course Contents:

  • A.C. Fundamentals (Revision)
  • Description of electrical systems used on board
  • A.C. power generation, excitation and synchronizing.
  • Safety circuits and cut-outs.
  • Types and construction of motors.
  • Electrical circuit symbols and circuit tracing
  • Practical on wiring up of starters
  • Introduction to basic electronics
  • Lighting arrangements and types of fittings
  • Troubleshooting
  • Safety and maintenance
  • Introduction to concepts of hydraulics.
  • Components of hydraulic systems and their representative symbols (ISO 1219) in circuit drawings
  • Hydraulic pumps - types and working principles
  • Pressure, Direction and Flow Control valves
  • Hydraulic oil, reservoirs and filters-functions and importance
  • Study, tracing and analysis of drawings of actual systems on board
  • Safety precautions and good watchkeeping practices
  • Practical demonstration of various hydraulic equipment -Direction / Pressure & Flow control valves, Pumps and filters
  • Practical exercises on the Trainer Panel