Foreword
Contents
1 Job Description of the Ship Operation Technician
Reference
2 Rules and Regulations
2.1 Hierarchy of Laws and Standards
2.2 International Law Regulations
2.2.1 SOLAS
2.2.2 MARPOL
2.2.3 Collision Avoidance Rules
2.3 European Union regulations
2.4 German Laws and Regulations
2.5 Construction Regulations of the Classification Societies
2.6 Technical Standards
References
3 Hulls, Cordage, Superstructures, Anchor Gear, Corrosion Protection, and Deck Coverings
3.1 Hull
3.1.1 Buoyancy and Stability
3.1.2 Important Designations and Principal Dimensions
3.2 Superstructure, Deckhouse, Chimney
3.3 Nonintegrated Foundations
3.3.1 Excursus on Vibrations
3.4 Anchor Gear, Lines, and Cordage
3.4.1 Anchor Gear
3.4.2 Design or Dimensioning of Anchor and Chain
3.4.3 Line and Cordage
3.4.4 Bollards
3.5 Ladders, Stairs, Railing
3.5.1 Ladders
3.5.1.1 Strength of Ladders
3.5.2 Fixed Ladders
3.5.3 Stairs
3.5.4 Railing
3.6 Corrosion Protection and Deck Coverings/floors
3.6.1 Corrosion Protection
3.6.1.1 Cathodic Corrosion Protection
3.6.1.2 Hot-Dip Galvanizing
3.6.1.3 Galvanic Separation of Two Different Metals
3.6.1.4 Coatings/Paintings
3.6.2 Deck Coverings/Floors
References
4 Propulsion Systems
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Ship Resistance
4.2.1 Economic Aspects of Shipping
4.2.2 Examples From Nature
4.2.3 Fluid Mechanical Considerations on the Hull
4.2.3.1 The Individual Components of the Resistance
4.2.3.2 The Resistances on the Hull
4.2.4 The Effect of Bulbous Bow on Tow Resistance
4.2.5 Required Propulsion Power
4.2.6 Summary
4.3 Power Generation
4.3.1 Internal Combustion Engines
4.3.2 Gas Engines
4.3.3 Turbines
4.3.3.1 Function of the Gas Turbine
4.3.3.2 Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Calculation
4.3.3.3 Gas Turbine Malfunction Matrix
4.3.4 Electric Propulsion
4.3.4.1 Three-Phase Asynchronous Motor
4.3.4.2 Synchronous Motor
4.3.4.3 Direct Current Motor
4.3.5 Fuel Cell Propulsion
4.3.5.1 Structure and Function of the Fuel Cell
4.3.5.2 Advantages of Fuel Cell Propulsion for Submarines
4.3.5.3 Future of Fuel Cell Use in Shipping
4.3.6 Sail Propulsion
4.4 Power Transmission
4.4.1 Direct Propulsion
4.4.2 Propeller
4.4.2.1 General Principles
4.4.2.2 The Wheel Effect
4.4.2.3 Propeller Operation
4.4.2.4 Characteristics
4.4.2.5 Selection Criteria for Propellers
4.4.2.6 Adaptation of the Engine and the Propulsion
4.4.2.7 Cavitation
4.4.2.8 Causes of Loss of Thrust During Travel
4.4.3 Propulsion Shaft Assembly
4.4.3.1 General
4.4.3.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Shaft Systems
4.4.3.3 Shaft Assembly Design Guidelines
4.4.3.4 Shaft Bearing
4.4.3.5 Assembly of Bearing and Shaft
4.4.3.6 Bearing Calculation
4.4.3.7 Shaft Clutches
4.4.4 Stern Tube Seal
4.4.4.1 Mechanical Seal
4.4.4.2 Radial Shaft Seals (RSS)
References
5 Ship Operating Systems/Auxiliary Systems
5.1 Steering Gear
5.1.1 Size of the Rudder Area
5.1.2 Calculation of the Rudder Force and Rudder Moment
5.1.3 Kort Nozzle
5.2 Stabilization Systems
5.2.1 Introduction
5.2.2 Bilge Keels
5.2.3 Fin Stabilizers
5.2.4 Roll Damping Tanks
5.3 Heel Compensation and Ballast Water Systems
5.4 Pumps, Pipelines, and Fittings
5.4.1 Pumps
5.4.1.1 General Information About Pumps
5.4.1.2 Theoretical Foundations
5.4.1.3 Effective Power of the Pump and Power of the Pump Engine
5.4.1.4 Positive Displacement Pumps
5.4.1.5 Flow Pumps
5.4.1.6 Maintenance and Servicing of Centrifugal Pumps
5.4.2 Pipelines and Fittings
5.4.2.1 Pipelines
5.5 Heat Exchanger
5.5.1 Introduction
5.5.2 Types of Heat Exchangers
5.5.2.1 Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
5.5.2.2 Care and Maintenance of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
5.5.2.3 Plate Heat Exchanger
5.5.2.4 Care and Maintenance of Plate Heat Exchangers
5.5.3 Construction of Heat Exchangers
5.5.3.1 Direct Current Heat Exchangers
5.5.3.2 Countercurrent Heat Exchanger
5.5.3.3 Cross-Flow Heat Exchangers
5.5.4 Characteristics of Heat Exchangers
5.5.4.1 Mean Logarithmic Temperature Difference
5.5.4.2 Heat Transmission Coefficient k
5.5.4.3 Heat Passage Through a Pipe
5.5.4.4 Heat Transfer Coefficient Ξ
5.6 Refrigeration, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Technology, Heating Systems
5.6.1 Refrigeration
5.6.1.1 Refrigeration Systems
5.6.2 Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Systems
5.6.2.1 Introduction
5.6.2.2 Ventilation Systems
5.6.2.3 Air Conditioning Systems
5.6.3 Heating Systems
5.6.3.1 Heat Generation
5.6.3.2 Heat Distribution
5.6.3.3 Pipelines
5.6.3.4 Radiators
5.7 Fresh and Drinking Water Production
5.7.1 Introduction
5.7.2 Fresh Water Production by Evaporation
5.7.3 Fresh Water Production by Reverse Osmosis
5.7.4 Treatment of Drinking Water
5.7.5 Drinking and Hot Water System
5.7.6 Bunkering of Drinking Water
5.8 Transshipment Facilities
5.8.1 Board Cranes
5.8.1.1 Load Hooks, Hook Blocks
5.8.1.2 Slings
5.8.1.3 Securing the Load by Lashing
5.8.2 Handling of Bulk Cargo
5.8.2.1 Calculated Values
5.8.2.2 Continuous Conveyors
5.8.3 Vehicle Ramps on Ferries
5.8.4 Tankers
5.8.5 RAS Device
5.8.6 Passenger Ships: Gangway/stelling
References
6 Onboard Power Supply and Electrical Circuit Examples
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Onboard Electricity Generation
6.2.1 Generators
6.3 Shore-Side Power Supply
6.3.1 Background
6.3.2 Technology of Shore-Side Power Supply
6.4 The Electrical System
6.5 Electrical Circuit Examples
6.5.1 Switch-off
6.5.2 Alternating Circuit
6.5.3 Motion Detector
6.6 Electronic Circuits
References
7 Occupational Safety and Ship Safety, Fire Protection
7.1 Occupational Health and Safety, Safety at Work, and Ship Safety
7.1.1 SOLAS
7.1.1.1 Lifeboats, Life Rafts
7.1.1.2 Life Belts, Life Jackets
7.2 Fire Protection
7.2.1 Introduction
7.2.2 Introduction to Fire Training
7.2.2.1 Exothermic Reaction
7.2.2.2 Combustion Engine
7.2.2.3 Rate of Combustion
7.2.2.4 Conditions of Combustion
7.2.2.5 Fire Classes
7.2.2.6 Stages of Combustion
7.2.3 Structural Fire Protection, Requirements for Components and Materials
7.2.4 Fire Detection and Alarm
7.2.5 Firefighting Equipment and Installations
7.2.6 Firefighting by Firefighting Teams
7.2.6.1 Instructions for Firefighting
7.3 Safety Marking at the Workplace, Ship Safety Guidance System
7.3.1 Safety Marking at the Workplace
7.3.2 Safety Guidance System
7.4 Bilge Pumping Systems
7.4.1 Introduction
7.4.2 Essential Requirements, Design Notes
7.5 Navigation Equipment, Light Guidance, Radio
7.5.1 Navigation Facilities
7.5.2 Light Guidance
7.5.3 Radio Equipment
7.5.3.1 Technical Characteristics of Marine USW Radio Equipment
7.5.3.2 Technical Background to USW Radio Equipment
7.5.3.3 Marginal Wave and Shortwave Radio Installations
7.5.3.4 Automatic Identification System (AIS)
7.6 Survivability of Warships
References
8 Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport
8.1 Maritime Environmental Legislation
8.2 Possible Environmental Damage
8.2.1 Contamination by Oil
8.2.2 Pollution from Ship Sewage
8.2.3 Pollution by Ship-Generated Waste
8.2.4 Air Pollution by Ship Exhaust Gases
8.2.5 Carryover of Organisms by Ballast Water
8.3 Technical Measures for Marine Environmental Protection
8.3.1 Waste Management on Board
8.3.1.1 Sorting and Storage on Board
8.3.1.2 Waste Incineration on Board
8.3.2 Exhaust Emissions of the Propulsion and EDiEng Systems, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Propulsion
8.3.2.1 NOx Reduction
8.3.2.2 SOx Reduction
8.3.2.3 LNG Propulsion
8.4 Wastewater Management
8.4.1 Introduction
8.4.2 Discharge Regulations for Ship Sewage According to MARPOL Annex IV
8.4.3 Wastewater on Board
8.4.4 Wastewater Storage
8.4.5 Wastewater Treatment Plants
8.4.5.1 Installed Equipment
8.4.6 Assessment of Existing Technologies with Regard to Their Achievable Discharge Values
8.5 Bilge Water Treatment
8.5.1 Bilge Water Treatment Plants
8.6 Ballast Water Treatment
8.6.1 Introduction
8.6.2 Ballast Water Exchange
8.6.3 Ballast Water Treatment
8.6.3.1 Process of Electrochemical Disinfection
8.6.3.2 Method of UV Disinfection
References
Tables, Diagrams, and Overviews
Index