Pancyprian TS Marine Mech. II study plan
Pancyprian TS Marine Mech. II · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Marine propulsion engines: diesel engine principles, construction, operation and performance
Sketch and label a sectional diagram of a four-stroke and a two-stroke crosshead diesel engine, marking piston, connecting rod, crosshead, stuffing box, scavenge ports, exhaust valve and bedplate.
Explain the thermodynamic sequence of the diesel cycle and relate indicated and brake mean effective pressure to power output using the standard formula.
Distinguish between direct reversing and uniflow-scavenged slow-speed engines and describe how each achieves reverse rotation.
Calculate specific fuel consumption and thermal efficiency from given power and fuel flow figures, showing all units.
Your checkpoint
One-page handwritten engine construction sheet plus five solved numerical problems on power, efficiency and specific fuel consumption with correct units.
Marine propulsion engines: diesel engine principles, construction, operation and performance
Describe the function and failure modes of pistons, rings, liners, cylinder covers and bearings in large two-stroke engines.
Explain how scavenging and turbocharging interact, including air cooler and exhaust gas bypass arrangements.
Interpret a set of indicator diagrams and identify faults such as late injection, high back pressure or worn rings.
Describe starting-air, fuel and cooling requirements that influence engine load limits and manoeuvring performance.
Your checkpoint
A written fault-analysis of four given indicator-diagram symptoms, each with a stated cause and one corrective action.
Engine systems: fuel injection, lubrication, cooling, starting, reversing and control systems
Trace the fuel oil path from bunker tank through settling, service and booster systems to the injector, naming every component.
Explain the operation of a jerk pump and a common-rail injection system, including timing and quantity control.
Describe the lubrication system of a trunk and a crosshead engine, including the role of the stuffing box and cylinder oil lubrication.
Explain the cooling systems for cylinder jackets, pistons and charge air, including expansion tank and de-aeration functions.
Describe the starting, reversing and control air circuitry and the interlocks that prevent unsafe manoeuvres.
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn schematic of the complete fuel, lubricating and cooling circuits with all components labelled and flow directions arrowed.
Auxiliary machinery: pumps, compressors, separators, heat exchangers, steering gear and deck machinery
Classify pumps by type and explain priming, cavitation, NPSH and the difference between positive displacement and centrifugal characteristics.
Describe the operating principle of a plate-type heat exchanger and how fouling is detected and corrected.
Explain the working of a centrifugal oil separator and the factors affecting separation quality.
Describe the hydraulic and electrical steering gear arrangements and the statutory testing requirements for steering gear.
Explain the operation of deck machinery such as windlass and mooring winches and their safety devices.
Your checkpoint
A comparison table of pumps, heat exchangers and separators with principle, typical fault and one remedy for each, plus a written steering gear test procedure.
Ship electrical installations, automation, instrumentation and alarm systems & Maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair procedures and workshop technology
Explain the operation of an AC generator, its protection devices and the procedure for paralleling alternators.
Describe instrumentation for temperature, pressure and level measurement and interpret alarm and trip settings.
Apply a structured fault-finding method to a given engine room symptom and record evidence before disturbing equipment.
Describe workshop practices for measurement, alignment and torque, including the use of micrometers and feeler gauges.
Explain planned maintenance systems and how running hours and condition monitoring drive maintenance intervals.
Your checkpoint
A written fault-finding report on a supplied engine room scenario, following a logical step-by-step method with conclusions, plus a completed measurement exercise table.
Ship construction, stability and damage control relevant to engine room operations
Describe hull structure, watertight subdivision, double bottoms and engine room boundaries, and explain their role in damage control.
Explain the basic terms of transverse and longitudinal stability, free surface effect and the effect of adding or shifting weight.
Describe the actions to take in the event of flooding in the engine room, including closing watertight doors and isolating systems.
Explain the purpose of bilge, ballast and emergency pumping arrangements and how they are operated in an emergency.
Your checkpoint
A damage control action plan for a flooding scenario in the engine room, listing the sequence of actions and the systems involved.
Maritime safety, pollution prevention (MARPOL), occupational health and safety in the engine room
State the MARPOL Annexes and the specific requirements of Annex I and Annex VI relevant to engine room operations.
Describe the oil record book entries, oily water separator operation and the rules on discharging bilge water.
Identify the main occupational hazards in the engine room and the control measures for each, including enclosed space entry.
Describe fire prevention and firefighting in the engine room, including fixed systems and the use of the emergency stops.
Explain personal protective equipment requirements and the reporting of accidents on board.
Your checkpoint
A one-page engine room safety and pollution checklist covering oily water separator use, enclosed space entry and firefighting readiness.
Maritime legislation, STCW requirements, watchkeeping and engine room administration
State the STCW watchkeeping requirements for engine room watches and the duties of the officer of the watch.
Describe the content and purpose of the engine room log book and the oil record book.
Explain the statutory surveys and certificates relevant to machinery and how the engine room prepares for them.
Describe the chain of command and the reporting procedures for defects and near misses.
Complete a timed revision pass over all eight domains using a written self-test.
Your checkpoint
A timed 40-question self-test across all domains, scored and reviewed with a written list of weak areas and a final revision plan.
Milestones
Week 2: Can produce a labelled engine construction diagram and explain four indicator-diagram faults without notes.
Week 4: Can draw the fuel, lubricating and cooling circuits and describe steering gear testing from memory.
Week 6: Can explain stability terms, damage control actions and emergency pumping arrangements in a written answer.
Week 8: Scores at least 70 percent on the timed 40-question self-test across all eight domains.