Knowledge:

- theoretical foundations of obtaining low temperatures;

- the main working fluids used in refrigeration equipment (refrigerants, heat carriers) and their properties;

- theoretical foundations of ship refrigerating machines, installations and air conditioning systems, theoretical and actual thermodynamic cycles characterizing their operation;

- design and working processes of refrigerating compressors, heat exchangers and auxiliary equipment of ship refrigerating equipment;

- typical schemes of ship refrigerating units and air conditioning systems;

- basic principles of automatic regulation of processes of ship refrigerating installations;

- conditions of heat treatment and storage of refrigerated goods during their transportation;

- rules of technical operation of ship refrigeration equipment;

- rules of safety and environmental protection during the operation of refrigeration equipment;

- knowledge of the basic principles of keeping a running engine watch.

Skills:

- operate the ship's refrigeration equipment, ensure its reliability and efficiency;

- use theoretical knowledge for qualified technical use and maintenance of refrigeration equipment;

- identify the characteristic indicators of refrigeration equipment, analyze typical deficiencies and eliminate them in a timely and professional manner;

- analyze the influence of operational factors on the efficiency of refrigeration equipment;

- adjust automation devices and maintain set cooling modes in refrigerated rooms;

- ensure compliance with the requirements of the International Convention on the Prevention of Environmental Pollution;

 - to ensure safe working conditions when operating refrigeration equipment.

The acquisition of learning outcomes for the educational component is achieved by studying the educational material in the following sections:

- Fundamentals of the theory of refrigeration technology

- Ship refrigeration units

- Basics of automation of ship refrigerating equipment

- Air conditioning on ships

- Technical operation of ship refrigeration equipment