Applied Marine Liquefied Gas Systems for Marine Engineers

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Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Theory, regulations and operation of modern engineering shipboard plants and shoreside facilities which are using dual and tri-fuel engines to generate power. Fuels include Liquefied Gas (LG), Liquid Fuels, Marine Gas Oil and Heavy Fuel Oil. The course will present varying engine operational characteristics. LG safety and risk assessments. The development of Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRUs). The economic and environmental impact of tri-fuel vessels. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MARE 100 or MARR 101; grade of C or better in MARE 202 or concurrent enrollment.