Advanced Marine Thermodynamics unit (JNE312)

Launceston

Introduction

Thermodynamics is an important area within the engineering discipline with ¿extensive ¿applications in marine auxiliaries and machinery. The purpose of this unit ¿is to provide the ¿necessary knowledge and skills to understand the design ¿concepts and apply ¿thermodynamic principles in the safe operation of main and ¿auxiliary equipment. This unit ¿develops skills in managing the efficient operation of ¿such plants and machinery at the ¿management level of marine engineers.¿ The unit focuses on both thermodynamic problems and solving operational theory ¿relevant ¿to equipment for shipboard use. A student completing this unit will be able ¿to apply the ¿knowledge gained and understand the safe and economical operation ¿and management ¿of marine machinery.¿

This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set ¿out by ¿the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila ¿Amendments), and Table ¿A-AIII/2 of the STCW Code.¿

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Marine Thermodynamics
Unit code	JNE312
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Doctor T M Rabiul Islam
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• ¿Apply knowledge of thermodynamic system properties and thermodynamic cycles to ¿thermodynamic systems in marine use¿
• ¿Demonstrate knowledge of various thermodynamic processes/cycles by relating them to ¿marine equipment and machineries like heat exchangers, air compressors, and steam ¿systems, combustion processes in internal combustion engines, refrigeration and air ¿conditioning systems¿
• ¿Solve thermodynamic set problems by using tools such as graphs, charts, tables and ¿formulae in the above-mentioned systems¿
• ¿Analyse thermodynamic system performance as applied to marine systems in order to ¿make decisions on effective management of such systems¿

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
031701	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,435.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

JNE239 OR JNE237

Teaching

Assessment	Assignment 1 (5%)|Thermodynamics Lab Report¿ (10%)|Midterm Test (25%)|Final Exam (60%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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