Dynamic positioning for engineers / Surender Kumar.
| Author/creator | Kumar, Surender |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2021. |
| Description | 1 online resource (xix, 174 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Dynamic Positioning for Engineers enables the reader to acquire the basic knowledge of the concepts and understanding of the dynamic positioning (DP) system from the systems perspective. This book illustrates the system, subsystems and components of the DP system to better tackle maintenance, problems and breakdowns, leading to an increased mean time between failures and effective fault finding on dynamic positioning DP-related equipment. Overall, this text will help professionals reduce downtime and higher repair costs. Aimed at onboard electrical engineers, engine room watch officers, chief engineers, DP professionals onboard, in onshore officers and those taking DP training courses, this book: Explains automation and its application in the DP system Describes environmental sensors and position reference sensors as important inputs to the DP system Includes chapters on power management and thrusters Aids engineers in maintaining a the DP system in good operational condition |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Biographical note | Founding Director and the current Vice President of the Maritime Trainers Guild (India). A Chartered Engineer (UK), Chartered Marine Engineer (UK), Chartered Marine Technologist, Fellow - Institute of Marine Engineering Science & Technology(FIMarEST). Fellow (FNI) - The Nautical Institute, London. Fellow (fDPO) - International Association of DP Operators-London. PhD Thesis - in the field of Maritime Training Evaluation titled "Effectiveness of Seafarer's Training Using Maritime Simulators". An internationally experienced maritime trainer, genuinely interested in learning and teaching Dynamic Positioning and other simulator based specialised training. Experienced in setting up and getting The Nautical Institute accreditation of DP Training facilities. Experienced in leading a team to design, develop and getting MCA (UK) approval for various training schemes for deck and engine departments. |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 04, 2021). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: 0367512343 9780367512347 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021761976 |
| ISBN | 9781000206418 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 1000206416 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 9781000206432 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 1000206432 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 9781000206425 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 1000206424 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 9781003052999 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | 1003052991 (electronic book) |
| ISBN | (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| Stock number | 9781003052999 Taylor & Francis |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |