MAR3040 : Further Ship Hydrodynamics
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr David Trodden
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims to expand upon the experimental and semi-empirical methods of previous years by introducing numerical concepts to provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of ship hydrodynamics.
Outline Of Syllabus
Topics include:
Nature of hull forms: Nature of ship flow (Resistance & Wake); basic theory for computational flow & resistance; Computational methods for prediction of flow around the hull and that of ship resistance;; Hydrodynamic bulbous bow and design; Hydrodynamic aft-body design.
Fundamental theories of propeller action, propeller design and analysis methods; Unconventional propulsors.
The practical application of a ship manoeuvring simulation is explored together with numerical methods used for its implementation. Practical issues of operability are explored together with how operation effects manoeuvring. Practical control mechanisms are discussed.
Classical optimisation methods, unconstrained optimisation, equality and multi-criteria approaches, first/second order SLP, integer variables, computing aspects, and uncertainty in optimisation models.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Coursework completion, exam preparation and completion |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 99 | 1:00 | 99:00 | Study and review of learning materials |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Demonstrations, problem solving exercises |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 26 | 1:00 | 26:00 | Lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Research based upon design exercise |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge of ship hydrodynamics and the role of optimisation in engineering design is delivered through lectures (IKO1-5; C1, C2, C3, C5, C14) , A greater in-depth appraisal of learning outcomes is gained by undertaking the problem solving exercises (ISO1-6; C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C16).
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 70 | Written Exam (C1-5, C16). |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | 30 | Exercise to estimate ship manoeuvring capabilities (C5, C14). |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Canvas Quiz on development of a potential flow model for estimating wave making resistance (Sem 1) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework (Prob solv exercises 1) allows the students to demonstrate written communication, planning and organisation, problem solving, numeracy and computer literacy and associated cognitive skills (ISO1-6; C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C16).
The written examination demonstrates the student's ability to retain knowledge and solve problems (IKO1-5; C1, C2, C3, C5, C14).
The formative assessment allows students to become familiar with the construction of a potential flow model, the feedback from which enables students to prepare for exams in more detail, and will help in further studies in ship hydrodynamics (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C16).
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAR3040's Timetable