Explain the importance of engineering materials for shipboard applications; Differentiate iron and steel

Explain the purpose of alloy metals

Explain the mechanical properties of metals; Give examples based on the mechanical properties of metals

Identify the properties of stainless steel

Explain the composition of polymers

Identify the properties of polymers

Explain the purpose of heat treatment of metals

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Explain the annealing principle and normalizing principle of the heat treatment process

Explain the tempering principle of the heat treatment process

Explain the tempering principle and hardening principle of the heat treatment process

Explain the meaning of stress

Explain the causes of vibration on board

Explain the importance of using joints on board ships

Explain the principle of bonding of plastics

Explain the basic principles of joining by using an adhesive

Explain the importance of pipe filters and strainers in piping systems

Explain the selection of materials used for constructing the major parts of the boiler

Explain the selection of materials used for constructing the major parts of the pumps

Explain the design characteristics developed to improve the performance of diesel engines

Explain the design characteristics developed to improve the performance of boilers

Explain the design characteristics developed to improve the performance of steam and gas turbines

Explain the uses of direct lined bearings

Explain the principle of ball bearings

Evaluate welding fabrication techniques for the construction and repair of ships

Evaluate other fabrication techniques for the construction and repair of ships

Explain the purpose of testing of materials

Identify methods of non-destructive testing of materials

Explain the practice of visual inspection on board

Explain the general principles of magnetic particle testing

Explain the principle of radiography examination

Explain the principle of thermography examination