CURTIN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
CENTRE FOR MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY and DEPARTMENT OF IMAGING
AND APPLIED PHYSICS
Applied Hydrodynamics
Lecturer: Dr Tim Gourlay
Twelve 2 hour lectures (e.g. Mondays 5.30 -
7.30pm)
Location: Curtin University of Technology, Bentley Campus
Fee: $480 inc GST
ENTRY GUIDELINES
A knowledge of basic calculus (differential and integration principles)
and mechanics (forces, moments, motion in a circle) is assumed.
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PROVISIONAL COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to the flow of water around objects
- Laminar and turbulent flows
- Boundary layers, flow separation and wakes
- Cavitation
- Drag on objects
- Drag coefficients for typical objects; drag minimisation
- Resistance of ships
- Tank testing for ship resistance; scaling
- Planing Craft
- Lift of Foils
- Ocean Waves
In addition, the following optional extra lectures will also be
offered (subject to student numbers).
5 x 2 hour lectures.
Fee: to be advised
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- Ship geometry and definitions
- Hydrostatics
- Stability and trim
- Propeller design
- Motions of vessels in waves
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To
express your interest in this course, please email <Admin >.
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All courses are offered subject to minimum student numbers. (Please encourage your friends and colleagues to enrol).
