Systems Design and Computing for Ships

Learning Outcomes

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Develop computer programmes to model, analyse and present the response of a dynamic system. [C3]
• Use a programming language confidently [C3]
• Decompose a model of an engineering systems and processes into smaller tasks that can be solved sequentially (by a computer). [C6]
• Communicate a systems design idea/concept graphically. [C17]
• Function effectively as an individual, and as a member of a team through individual and group assignments. Write both individual and group technical reports [C16, C17]
• Examine a systems design critically and identify potential improvements.[C5]

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Produce and interpret 2D & 3D geometry and datasets. [C3]
• Ability to prepare geometry data for modelling in FEA or CFD. [C3]
• Use and interpret the results from FEA and CFD modelling software. [C3]
• Process data and visualise results. [C3]

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Design solutions for the structure of a ship's rudder according to codes of practice and industry standards. [C5]
• Appreciate the fundamentals of finite element analysis for structural analysis.[C2]
• Analyse the effect of control surfaces on ships. [C1]
• Analyse complex problems using computational numerical methods for data analysis, signal processing and the modelling of dynamic systems. [C2]
• Select and apply appropriate computational techniques to model, analyse and visualise complex problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed [C3]
• Appreciate the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics for determining fluid forces. [C2]
• Review a number of systems within a ship, in particular the steering system. [C1]
• Evaluate the lift and drag produced by control surfaces. [C1]

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Apply an integrated or systems approach to the modelling and analysis of a ship’s steering system, incorporating numerical modelling, analysis of experimental results and classification society rules. [C6,C7]

Design

• Introduction to systems design.
• Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - comparison with analytical formulae; mesh refinement.
• Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics – Use of a surface panel code to model a rudder in a free stream.
• Rule based design using Classification Society rules.
• Use of experimental pressure data to predict rudder loads.
• Investigation of the influence of rudder geometry on ship manoeuvring performance.

Computing

• Programming methods, program documentation, debugging and efficiency.
• Data input and output.
• Vector and matrix manipulation.
• 2D and 3D plotting.
• Function and script files.
• Solving equations.
• Signal processing.
• Data analysis.
• Markdown language.
• Simulation of ship manoeuvring.

Teaching and learning methods

• Lectures and recorded material for the delivery of new material, concepts and solution strategies.
• Practical sessions where students will tackle a set of design or computing tasks.
• Practical sessions where students will tackle a set of tasks designed to develop their understanding of the design process and the use of computational geometry.
• In these practical sessions, demonstrators/ academic staff will be available to answer questions and provide feedback.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External