Resistance and Propulsion unit (JEE333)

Launceston

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

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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.
Assessment	Propeller Design & Optimisation Assignment (15%)|Resistance Prediction Assignment (20%)|Resistance & Propulsion Laboratory (25%)|Final Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

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