GEM 426E - Hydrodynamic Design of Ships

Course Objectives

1. Acquire the basic principles in relations between ship hydrodynamics and geometry
2. Provide students the necessary background in order to design the hull form of ships with hydrodynamics point of view.
3. Develop the integrative design skills of students by means of applied studies

Course Description

Relations between hull geometry and ship hydrodynamics. Global design for hydrodynamics point of view. Bow form optimization. Design evaluation. Hull form development. 3-D flow around ships depending on viscous theory. Aft form design of ships. Form characteristics of special types of ships. Appendage design. Design for seakeeping and maneouvering. Fins, wake ducks and other devices to achieve flow uniformity.