The course will provide an overview of various issues related to marine propulsion and system integration. The course will cover aspects related to selection of propulsion systems and their integration and optimisation.

It is important for someone in maritime industry to understand the propulsion system and it integration for effective operation, improved reliability and safety. This course will provide an overview of the propulsion system and address various integration aspects.

At a glance

  • Dates
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  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost£1,710 Includes lunch Concessions available

What you will learn

It is important for someone in maritime industry to understand the propulsion system and it integration for effective operation, improved reliability and safety. This course will provide an overview of the propulsion system and address various integration aspects.

Core content

  • Ship as system
  • Regulatory framework
  • MARPOL
  • SOLAS
  • Flag and Port State
  • Gas Turbine Propulsion
  • Marine Diesels and Diesel Generators
  • Dual Fuel engines
  • Ship Resistance
  • Propellers and Cavitation
  • Shafting
  • Gearboxes
  • Engine Matching and Integration
  • Hull Vibrations and noise
  • Ship energy management
  • Hybrid and new Technologies
  • Energy sources
  • Alternative fuels
  • Case Studies

Who should attend

This course will be attended by marine engineers or mechanical engineers working in shipping industry or ship design/building/repair yards

Speakers

Dr Suresh Sampath - Course Director

Speakers - Prof. John Carlton

- Dr Zabi Bazari

- Mr Bernard Twomey


Concessions

20% discount for Cranfield Alumni. 
10% discount when registering 3 or more delegates, from the same organisation at the same time.  

Accommodation fees are not included in the discount scheme. Please ask about our discount scheme at time of booking.

Accommodation options and prices

We are pleased to offer an exclusive accommodation package at Mitchell Hall. Located on campus, all rooms are en-suite and available on a half-board basis from Sunday to Friday. The cost of this package is £530. If you would like to book this accommodation package* for this short course, please indicate this on the registration form.
*Subject to availability.

Alternatively, you may wish to make your own arrangement at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Cranfield University is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world. 

For further location and travel details

Location address

Cranfield University
College Road
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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