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Resistance and Propulsion unit (JEE333)

Introduction

To provide an understanding and working knowledge of resistance and propulsion of ships. Experimental and theoretical methods are covered with an emphasis on application to design. Students are shown the theory behind these methods and are required to demonstrate usage of the methods (both theory and experiment) to predict resistance and hence propulsion requirements. This unit builds on the knowledge of fluid mechanics and applies it to practical design scenarios.

Summary

Unit name Resistance and Propulsion
Unit code JEE333
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics
Coordinator Doctor Bryce Pearce
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Combine the components of resistance to determine the total resistance of a ship hull.
  • Analyse the performance of marine propulsion devices in open water and when interacting with a hull form
  • Apply experimental, empirical and extrapolation methods to evaluate the performance of ships at full-scale.
  • Evaluate the application and limitations of engineering estimation methods for determining ship powering requirements

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JEE221

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

3 hours learning workshop & 1 hour tutorial weekly, Experimental Laboratories as advised.

AssessmentPropeller Design & Optimisation Assignment (15%)|Resistance Prediction Assignment (20%)|Resistance & Propulsion Laboratory (25%)|Final Exam (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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