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2.00 Credits
CLASS HOURS: 2, CREDIT: 2 Prerequisites: EPO 120, EPO 120L Theory, operation, and maintenance of power plant auxiliary equipment. Topics include piping systems, manual and automatic control valves, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, packing and mechanical seals.
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3.00 Credits
LAB HOURS: 3, CREDIT: 1 Prerequisite: EPO 110 Continuation of the practical work performed on the training ship or in facilities maintenance lab. Equipment maintenance is emphasized with work on diesel engines, air compressors, generators, electrical equipment and pumps. Lab reports will be completed on work performed.
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3.00 Credits
LAB HOURS: 3, CREDIT: 1 Prerequisite: None A laboratory course that provides the experience in welding, brazing, cutting, and burning techniques sufficient to effect emergency repairs and routine maintenance of engineering structures and systems.
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3.00 Credits
CLASS HOURS: 3, CREDIT: 3 Prerequisites: EPO 120, EPO 120L Corequisite: EPO 230 Comprehensive study of fossil fuel steam generators, with emphasis on marine propulsion plants. Studies include the principles of boiler design and construction, boiler auxiliaries, principles of combustion, heat recovery equipment, automated boiler controls, and boiler water treatment. American Bureau of Shipping, U.S. Coast Guard, and ASTM/ASME standards are referenced throughout. In addition, the course prepares students for the steam plant section of the U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer's Exam.
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3.00 Credits
LAB HOURS: 3, CREDIT: 1 Prerequisite: None An introduction to machine shop practices utilizing engine lathes and milling machines, precision measuring instruments and hand tools. Assigned projects include execution of designs developed by students in prior graphics design courses.
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2.00 Credits
CLASS HOURS: 2, CREDIT: 2 Prerequisite: None Introduction to the internal combustion engine utilized by industry and merchant vessels. Covered topics include basic theory, history of the diesel engine, gas exchange process, engine types, engine construction, engine parts, fuel injection, and merchant vessel propulsion. All diesel engine types are covered but emphasis is given to the crosshead type slow-speed diesel engine which is the dominant form of main propulsion for the world's merchant fleet. The course prepares students for the motor section of the USCG Third Assistant Engineer's examination.
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2.00 Credits
LAB HOURS: 2, CREDIT: 1 Prerequisites: EPO 120, EPO 120L Corequisite: EPO 214 A hands-on learning experience in the Steam Plant Simulator. An introduction to the engineering systems, operating and casualty procedures, and watch requirements of a steam propulsion plant.
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2.00 Credits
LAB HOURS: 2, CREDIT: 1 Prerequisites: EPO 214, EPO 230 Corequisite: EPO 312 A hands-on learning experience in the Steam Plant Simulator. Develops fault analysis techniques for steam propulsion plants, communication skills in a work environment, and management abilities.
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3.00 Credits
LAB HOURS: 3, CREDIT: 1 Prerequisite: EPO 210 A continuation of the practical work performed on the training ship or in facilities maintenance lab. Supervision of equipment maintenance is emphasized. The students rotate in working on main propulsion, electrical and auxiliary equipment. Lab reports will be completed on work performed.
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3.00 Credits
CLASS HOURS: 3, CREDIT: 3 Prerequisites: EPO 214, EPO 230 Corequisite: EPO 235 Comprehensive study of steam turbines, condensers, reduction gears, propulsion shafting, and gas turbines, with emphasis on marine propulsion plants. Steam and gas turbine controls and the thermodynamic principles of efficient steam plant operation are also included. Through the course, students will gain the knowledge to operate and maintain turbines and their auxiliary systems. In addition, the course prepares students for the steam plant section of the U.S. Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer's Exam.
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