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Learning Outcomes

Partial CEng Programme Level Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Write python programs to model and solve the motion of simple dynamic systems.
• Work on assignments both in a group and individually. When working in a group highlight contribution to the work made by each member of the team.
• Use engineering principles to analyse experimental rudder data from wind tunnel tests, to determine the forces acting on a new rudder design.
• In small groups, use a systems approach to find the solution of a maritime system such as a small work boat or the sub-system of a larger maritime system such as the manoeuvring sub-system of a cruiseship. The assignment involves using system thinking to identify stakeholders, requirements, functions, before generating and evaluating potential solutions.
• As part of a small group design assignment, students will use mutliple techniques (experimental analysis, rules based calculations, FEA and CFD) to design a ship's rudder.
• This is assessed through a group assignment which presents the results of systems engineering review utlizing diagrams to illustrate the students' system thinking. In a second group assignment, the students need to present their technical design for a Ship's rudder including suitable tables, figures and discussion of results.
• As part of a rudder design assignment, students will select appropriate materials for use in analytical models and incorporate suitable practical limitations on the fabrication of the rudder.
• In small groups, design a ship's rudder which meets class society rules.
• As part of a small group systems engineering assignment, students will identify environmental and societal stakeholders of a maritime system and use systems thinking to determine their requirements and methods of verification and validation of these requirements.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

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

Knowledge and Understanding

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

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

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

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

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.

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.