MAS116 Hydrodynamics

Contents and structure

Upon completion of the course, the student should have the following qualifications:

The course deals with selected key areas within marine hydrodynamics. The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary theoretical basis as well as knowledge of the possibilities and limitations related to the relevant areas. They will also learn to perform relevant calculations including the use of relevant digital tools.

Contents

• Linear wave theory and calculation of hydrodynamic pressure and particle motion in a wave
• Calculation of forces on slender marine structures - Morison's equation
• Irregular sea and statistics applied to environmental data (wind, current and waves)
• Ship resistance, basic fluid mechanics and the theory behind the division of ship resistance into components.
• Calculation of resistance for ships based on model test results
• Basic propeller theory. Calculations for choosing the optimal propeller based on model series

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the course MAS116 Hydrodynamics, the student has the following qualifications:

Knowledge

• Be able to explain basic concepts within the reviewed sub-topics
• Knowledge of possibilities and limitations related to the reviewed theory and calculation methodology

Skills

• Perform model tests and subsequent calculations of resistance for ships
• Perform calculations for the selection of optimal propeller based on propeller series
• Use statistical environmental data when dimensioning structures
• Calculate particle movement and pressure in a wave
• Calculate forces on slender marine structures using Morison's equation

General competence

• Use electronic aids in technical calculations
• Be able to work in a group

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Required Mathematics Subjects.

Basic Fluid Mechanics

Basic Matlab Knowledge

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation exercises and laboratory exercises - individually and in groups with report writing.

Use of electronic aids - Matlab and similar.

Compulsory learning activities

To take the exam, the following mandatory submissions must be completed and approved:

• Group participation in 2 laboratory exercises in MarinLab, reported and submitted within given deadlines and approved.
• 4 individual calculation exercises, submitted within set deadlines and approved.

Assessment

Written school exam, 4 hours.

Time and place of the exam will be announced on Studentweb.

Grading scale A-F, where F corresponds to fail.

Examination support material

Simple calculator.

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Course reductions

• TOM030 - Hydrodynamikk - Reduction: 10 studypoints