Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

To develop knowledge and understanding of:

A1 – Transmission system design and its fundamentals,
A2 - Rationale for selection, analysis, optimisation and installation of transmission systems,
A3 – Understanding and design principles of marine electrical power systems
A4 - To analyse power network operation and electric machines
A5 - To analyse operation of power electronic converters for electric propulsion systems.
A6 – To analyse propulsion, transmission and ship’s performance.

Outline Of Syllabus

Mechanical Power Transmission:

Transmission, types and applications; principle of gear design, geometry, definitions, flanks, involute and its properties; gear measurements and calculations, contact ratio, span width; gear efficiencies, calculation and optimisation.
Gear design: load analysis, bending and Hertzian stresses, design procedure and gearbox selection; gear design AGMA standard, load analysis, tooth stresses (fatigue, bending, surface durability), design procedure; Helical gears, AGMA standard and applications, transmission systems, combination of gear design and controllable pitch propellers, power matching and optimisation.

Electrical Power Transmission:

Overview of generation and AC and DC distribution systems; Operation and control of AC and DC electric machines; power system analysis; alternative electrical power generation including solar energy and an introduction to fuel cell systems; shore connections in port; power electronic converter circuits; propulsion control and operation.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completing this module, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

IKO1 - Gearing design principles and rationale, including limiting criteria.
IKO2 - Performance characterisation, efficiencies and optimisation,
IKO3 - Interaction of transmission systems with ships' operational performance.
IKO4 - operation of conventional and modern DC and AC machines, power electronic devices and converter circuits
IKO5 - control strategies for propulsion machines and overall propulsion systems
IKO6 - principles of marine power system design and requirements of power quality management
IKO7 - alternative electrical power generation and system configuration

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completing of this module students will be able to develop the following subject specific skills:

ISO1 - To apply standardised transmission design procedures,
ISO2 - To calculate power capability and limitations of existing designs,
ISO3 - To analyse stress in a gear system
ISO4 - To integrate the effects of various loading conditions into performance optimisation. ISO6 - analysis of
the operation of power electronic converters
ISO5 - analysis of electric machine performance
ISO6 - analysis of the marine electrical networks

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The module will be delivered through present in-person lectures supported by tutorial sessions and structured guided online materials to support the students’ learning. The lectures and structured materials define the scope of each of the syllabus topics (IKO1-7) whilst the tutorials provide the opportunity for students to practice their analytical skills.

The independent study time is essential for students to work through the lecture material, in their own time and at their own pace (ISO1-7).

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The examination affords students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and possession of subject specific and key skills. The medium also allows students to demonstrate intended learning outcomes across a wide range of topics within a syllabus under time-limited conditions, this being a valuable metric for any subsequent employer.

The coursework provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate written, planning and organising, problem solving, technical presentation, creativity and innovation, numeracy and computer literacy and associated cognitive skills.

General Notes

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