In this lesson, we will answer the following: 1. Why do we have to study Marine Automation? 2. What is the difference between Open and Closed Loop Systems? 3. What is the difference between Sequential and Continuous Control? 4. What are the elements in a Control Loop?

Describe each control methodologies; ON-OFF control, sequential control, PID control and program control

- Defines the following electronic control equipment and states briefly their control mechanism - Describe how control equipment are utilized for main engine, CPP, generator, boiler and auxiliaries

-Explains briefly the functions and the operation mechanism of the following components comprised in various automatic control systems -Explain what is mechatronics and describe how it is utilized in an automatic control system

-Describe the construction and system configuration of a monitoring system

-Explains the need for testing functions/performances of protective/safety devices in the ship's statutory survey

- Explains major electrical and electronic symbols used in their circuit diagrams - Describes the function of circuit elements presented by the symbols in their circuit diagram

- Define disturbances, time delays, Two step, proportional, integral, and derivative control actions - Describe types of control valves - Identify hydraulic system components - Identify pneumatic control components

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Learning Outcomes (At the end of the topic, the students must be able to:) * Describe the automation, monitoring and alarms of steering systems * Sketch block diagram Automatic shutdown of cargo pumping / loading on tankers and gas carriers * Outline safety procedures to be adopted when working on electrical installations * Demonstrate safety procedures adopted when working on electrical installations.

Learning Outcomes (At the end of the topic, the students must be able to:) * Outline safety procedures to be adopted when working on electrical installations * Demonstrate safety procedures adopted when working on electrical installations

Learning Outcomes (At the end of the topic, the students must be able to:) * Describe function test of electrical, electronic control equipment and safety devices * Function test relays, magnetic contactors and fuses

Learning Outcome/s: At the end of the topic the students shall be abe to: * Describe function test of electrical, electronic control equipment and safety devices * Function test of; • Relays and magnetic 0contactors • Timers • Fuses • Temperature, Pressure and Level transmitters