Module overview
This module follows on from the Part 1 Design and Computing Module where students focus on the design of a functional part. In this Part 2 module students address the design of a ship’s steering system consisting of a number of interacting parts.
Linked modules
Pre requisites: FEEG1001 and FEEG1002 and FEEG1003 and FEEG1004
Aims and Objectives
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]
Syllabus
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.
Learning and Teaching
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.
Type | Hours |
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Practical classes and workshops | 40 |
Follow-up work | 6 |
Wider reading or practice | 9 |
Lecture | 9 |
Completion of assessment task | 80 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 6 |
Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final Assessment | 50% |
Continuous Assessment | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Set Task | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External