Learn about the principles and operations of pipes, fittings and valves used aboard ships from this free online course. ‘Introduction to Marine Auxiliary Machinery’ is a course that offers an in-depth understanding of the piping systems for ships, various pumping equipment and pipeline maintenance strategies. Learn about corrosion, the different types of pipes and valves necessary onboard, along with the piping equipment as part of marine auxiliary equipment on board. Master the knowledge of marine auxiliary machinery by registering for this course today!
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 201757 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Outline the schematic layout of various piping systems on board ships • List the types of shipboard valves and their functions • Distinguish between the temporary and permanent repair procedures for pipelines • Identify the maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements involving shipboard pipelines • Describe routine maintenance and overhauling operations of shipboard valves • Recall the materials used for making shipboard pipes and valves • Classify the fittings of various pipes and valves |
| Course Code | 3081 |

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