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Engineering

Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

6105MECH-JAN-CTY
6105MECH-SEP-CTY

Aims

The module aims to analyse many of the critical marine systems associated with ships including aspects of safety within the marine industry

Learning Outcomes

1.
Solve problems of ship stability, trim and the free surface effect.
2.
Discuss the role of FSA in the marine industry.
3.
Predict ship performance and behaviour of ships based on model testing data and analytical techniques.
4.
Analyse power transmission system.
5.
Critically analyse modes of vibration in marine machinery systems.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Determine ship stability, hydrostatic curves and free surface effect. Estimate main dimensions, tonnages and design coefficients for a vessel. Estimate ship resistance and powering requirements including the effects of surface roughness and protection. Evaluate design considerations of rudders, propellers, manoeuvring mechanisms and effects on stability. Review the role of formal safety assessment in the marine industry. Steering gear and engine speed control systems. Analyse the performance of diesel engines, steam and gas turbines propulsion plants. Discuss marine fuels, contamination, combustion, emissions, emission control and regulations. Matching of propeller, propulsion plant and hull. Analysis of power transmission systems including: engine balancing, gearing, clutches, and shafting systems.
Module Overview:
The module aims to analyse many of the critical marine systems associated with ships including aspects of safety within the marine industry.
Additional Information:To trace the total ship design and redesign processes from setting parameters, to estimate performance and costs to testing the resulting product. To develop an understanding as to the requirements of the marine industry with respect to propulsion and auxiliary plant for ships. To enable an individual to appreciate different types of marine plant and determine the optimum plant for particular installations.

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