Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

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Co Requisite Comment

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Aims

A1 – Linear and nonlinear wave theory and its applications
A2 – Interaction between the external loading and rigid body response including dynamic response
A3 – Numerical methods used in hydrodynamics calculations

Outline Of Syllabus

General descriptions of the dynamic behaviour of ocean engineering systems; operational techniques for evaluating a system's behaviour; stability, analysis of irregular phenomena; description of the ocean environment; prediction of environmental forces (including Morison’s equation and Froude-Krylov theory, First-order diffraction theory, strip theory and second order forces); motions of multi-degree of freedom linear systems; Hydrodynamic and structural design analysis case studies with ships, offshore platforms and coupled systems; vortex shedding and vortex induced vibration; computational fluid dynamics methods and their applications in marine hydrodynamics; free-surface green function approach and its application in solving potential flow problems.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

IKO1: Linear and nonlinear wave theory and its applications.
IKO2: Dynamics and responses of ships and offshore structures.
IKO3: Analysis of ocean engineering systems through the application of advanced modelling methods.
IKO4: The importance of external loading and rigid body response in offshore design.
IKO5: Computational fluid dynamics methods and their applications in marine hydrodynamics
IKO6: Free-surface green function approach for solving potential flow problems

Intended Skill Outcomes

ISO1: Skill in using the right tools to deal with real-life hydrodynamic engineering problems.
ISO2: Advanced skills to predict the dynamics and responses of ships and offshore structures.
ISO3: Practical numerical analysis skills for solving complicated mathematical problems in hydrodynamics.

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Students are encouraged to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject by independent reading for which they are given guidance in the distance learning material (IKO1-6). The preschool study is reinforced via lectures during the intensive school itself (IKO1-6). The use of design during the intensive school, a work-based assessment and application after the intensive school also enable the students to learn (IKO1-6). Subject specific skills (ISO1-3) are developed via the distance learning material, which is delivered by a web-based system (blackboard). Cognitive skills (problem solving/ decision making) are taught primarily through case studies and design classes, and developed through a work based assignment. Key transferable skills (communication, time management, ability to work alone etc) are developed through a work based post school assignment and via completion of the module itself, including the distance learning material.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The examination is an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and problem solving skills under time-constraint as required in industry. The assignments enable a more realistic engineering problem to be set to assess subject specific and cognitive skills. Two ‘low stakes’ coursework assignments (<30%) are incorporated in this module as they are found beneficial for one year Master’s programme.
IKO1-4 and ISO1-2 are assessed in the unseen exam. IKO5-6 and ISO3 are assessed using the two coursework.

General Notes

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