Primeforce Alpha
Completion of 1,5 Years
COMPLETED
Fundamentals

Distributed by:

Issued to

Fabio Falato

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Credential Verification

Issue date: June 18, 2024

ID: 6acf65c3-3fcf-45c0-be68-9ab6cbca3782

Issued by

MAN EnergySolutions

Description

This certificate acknowledges the successful completion of 1,5 years PrimeForce Alpha
Fundamentals, encompassing three core pillars:
 Technical skills
 Community
 Knowledge sharing

Moreover, the following courses and training have been successfully completed:
 ME-C and MC Engine Practical Maintenance
 Maneuvering System Operation
 ME-C and MC Engine Standard Optimization
 Alpha Lubricator Troubleshooting
 ME-C
 ME-C Advanced Troubleshooting
 Superintendent ECS
 Safety training - Boarding at sea
 Safety training – Firefighting
 Safety training – HSSE
 Hands-on training at MAN PrimeServ Service
Centres

Skills

Safety measures regarding hydraulic tools

Piston and liner overhaul

Special tools and overhaul procedures

Exhaust valve and fuel pump overhaul

Fuel injector testing

Main bearing overhaul

Chain drive inspection

Condition check on thrust bearing

Operation of the maneuvering system

Operation of the “maneuvering system simulator”

Individual components

Conducting correct maintenance procedures

Identifying correct running conditions and troubleshooting

Detecting and solving possible errors on the simulator

Fuel treatment and injection system

Cylinder lubrication

Cylinder condition

Engine performance analysis

System lubrication

Low load operation

Working principles and lubrication theory

Drain oil analysis and scavenge port inspection

Running-in and cylinder oil feed rate adjustment

Special running conditions and maintenance

Troubleshooting on the Alpha Lubricator control unit

Overhaul exercise on the pump station and lubricator

Inspection of the angle encoder and index transmitter

Alpha lubricator retrofit

ME-C concept

Engine control system

Operation

Hydraulic Cylinder Unit (HCU)

Hydraulic power supply (HPS)

EMS and PMI systems

Introduction to the ME-C simulator

Recap of relevant subjects

Troubleshooting on simulator

Troubleshooting for the HPS

Troubleshooting for the HCU

Troubleshooting for tacho system

Replacement of angle encoder

Adjust, align and troubleshoot the ECS

Use ArcEdit

Code ID key

Update minor parameter changes

Update ECS software on a vessel

Use Mob Tools

Update software versions from 0908

Carry out larger software changes

Reinstall CoCoS