Electrical Physics for Marine Engineers.
Course Title: Electrical Physics for Marine Engineers
Course Description: The Electrical Physics for Marine Engineers course is designed to provide marine engineers with a solid foundation in electrical physics principles and their application in marine electrical systems.
This course has been developed by Craig Miles, who used to train ETO’s and Cadets in electrical installation and maintenance, at South Shields Marine School.
This course will cover the fundamental concepts of electrical physics, including voltage, current, resistance, power, and electrical circuits.
Participants will learn about Ohm’s Law, electrical components, circuit analysis techniques, and the principles underlying marine electrical systems.
Practical examples and hands-on exercises will enhance participants’ understanding of electrical physics in the context of marine engineering.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Electrical Physics
- Overview of electrical physics and its relevance to marine engineering
- Basic electrical quantities: voltage, current, resistance, and power
- Units and measurements in electrical physics
- Introduction to electrical circuits and their components
Module 2: Ohm’s Law and Circuit Analysis
- Understanding Ohm’s Law and its applications
- Series and parallel circuits
- Voltage and current division in series and parallel circuits
- Circuit analysis techniques: Kirchhoff’s laws, node and mesh analysis
Module 3: Resistors and Resistive Circuits
- Properties and characteristics of resistors
- Color code identification of resistor values
- Resistors in series and parallel configurations
- Voltage and current division in resistive circuits
Module 4: Capacitors and Capacitive Circuits
- Introduction to capacitors and their characteristics
- Capacitor types and applications in marine electrical systems
- Capacitors in series and parallel configurations
- Charging and discharging of capacitors in capacitive circuits
Module 5: Inductors and Inductive Circuits
- Basics of inductors and their properties
- Inductor types and applications in marine electrical systems
- Inductors in series and parallel configurations
- Inductive behavior in AC circuits
Module 6: AC Fundamentals
- Introduction to alternating current (AC)
- Sinusoidal waveforms and their characteristics
- RMS value, peak value, and frequency of AC signals
- AC circuit analysis using phasors and complex numbers
Module 7: Transformers and Transformer Principles
- Operating principles and construction of transformers
- Transformer turns ratio and voltage transformation
- Ideal and real transformer models
- Power transfer and efficiency in transformers
Module 8: Introduction to Power Systems
- Overview of marine power systems
- AC and DC power distribution systems on ships
- Power generation and distribution principles
- Power factor and reactive power in marine power systems
Module 9: Electrical Safety and Protection
- Electrical safety practices and regulations
- Understanding grounding and bonding in marine electrical systems
- Overcurrent protection devices: fuses and circuit breakers
- Protection against electrical shock and hazards
Module 10: Practical Applications and Hands-on Exercises
- Application of electrical physics principles in marine engineering
- Calculation of voltage, current, resistance, and power in practical scenarios
- Hands-on exercises with electrical circuits and components
- Troubleshooting electrical systems using circuit analysis techniques
Module 11: Assessment and Evaluation
- Practical assessments to evaluate participants’ understanding of electrical physics
- Written assessments to test theoretical knowledge
- Evaluation of participants’ ability to apply electrical physics principles
- Feedback and recommendations for improvement
Note: The course outline provided above is a general framework and can be tailored and expanded upon based on the specific needs and requirements of the participants and the available time for the course
Your trainer is Craig Miles.
For more information, and to book, contact us on: +44 01522 740818