Quantum University

Stabilizer System & Hydraulics Training

The Quantum University was founded on our commitment to innovation, knowledge, and continuous self-improvement. The program offers regular training sessions for Quantum employees, clients, crew, and partners at all levels. From stabilizer operations to hydraulic and electric engineering, each course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Quantum’s Stabilization Systems.

Employee Education

Quantum University offers continuous training for all employees to maintain a high, company-wide standard of knowledge. With innovation woven into our company’s DNA, we believe in the power of lifelong learning—regardless of an employee’s degree or field of study.

Today, we’ve cultivated a company-wide passion for learning, growth, and shared knowledge, ensuring that innovation remains is at the foundation of everything we do.

Industry Training

The other side of the Quantum University focuses on educating crew, clients, and prospective clients. Since crew members operate our systems daily, it’s essential that they have a strong understanding of how our systems function and how to perform routine maintenance.

Our training programs are customized to cover each vessel’s system, ensuring that every participant receives practical, hands-on instruction that is directly applicable to their needs.

Military Training

Over the years, we have had the honor of offering training to various military divisions and crew. Helping military personnel around the world gain a comprehensive understanding of our systems, both operational and maintenance, is a core part of our support services and a source of pride for the Quantum Team.

Fin Stabilizer Operations Training

This course provides an overview of typical Quantum fin stabilizer operations, and delivers both theory and operational knowledge providing operators with a well-rounded, practical knowledge of Quantum's hydraulic and electric stabilizer systems.

Topics covered in the course

The effect of operations on ship roll behavior
Principles in fin forces
Operation of Quantum’s stabilizer controllers
Hydraulic system operation and component identification
Electrical system operation and component identification
Integrated hydraulic systems
Onboard maintenance tasks
Extendable (XT Fin™) systems
Practice in system troubleshooting as time permits

Who is this course suited for?

Captains, engineers, and yacht crew who are interested in learning more about operating the Quantum fin-type stabilizer systems. Experience onboard a ship with Quantum stabilizers is advantageous, but not required. A naval or engineering degree is not required.

Course Details

Day 1:
Stability & Rolling of a Ship

Exploring the basics of ship stability and the effect of operational and environmental conditions on a ship’s roll behavior.
Stabilizer Function:
Discussion on how stabilizer fins work and the changes required to alter the forces they generate.
Stabilizer Control Operation:
Introduction of Quantum’s stabilizer controllers; principles and practice in their operation.

Day 2:
Stabilizer Control Systems

Analysis of the hydraulic and electrical systems used to control stabilizer fin position, including component identification, activities during normal operations, and clues to detect system faults.
Hydraulic Power Units: Exploring Quantum’s hydraulics, standard operating procedures and identification and functionality of components.
Hydraulic Power Unit Control System: Understanding the electrical control system for a typical power unit, including principles of operation, dissecting electrical schematics, and component identification.

Day 3:
Integrated Systems

Introduction of integrated hydraulic systems, including their purpose and the benefits and consequences of their use. In depth review of hydraulic and electrical considerations, principles of operation, hydraulic and electrical components and their function.
XT™ Systems: Introduction of Quantum’s Extendable XT™ Fin system. Review of the principles behind XT™ operation and corresponding advantages for ship stability. Exploring the principles of hydraulic and electrical control of XT™ fins, normal system operations, and components used.

Day 4:
Maintenance

Introduction of Quantum’s maintenance schedule, typical system inspections, and practice in performing the following maintenance tasks:

Inspections
Hull unit greasing
Oil contamination control
Relieve system pressure
Gas charging
Tapered pin adjustment

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