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Marine Power and Propulsion

4-0-8 units · Undergraduate

Selection and evaluation of commercial and naval ship power and propulsion systems. Analysis of propulsors, prime mover thermodynamic cycles, propeller-engine matching. Propeller selection, waterjet analysis, review of alternative propulsors; thermodynamic analyses of Rankine, Brayton, Diesel, and Combined cycles, reduction gears and integrated electric drive. Battery operated vehicles, fuel cells. Term project requires analysis of alternatives in propulsion plant design for given physical, performance, and economic constraints. Graduate students complete different assignments and exams.

Fall 2006

This course discusses the selection and evaluation of commercial and naval ship power and propulsion systems. It will cover the analysis of propulsors, prime mover thermodynamic cycles, propeller-engine matching, propeller selection, waterjet analysis, and reviews alternative propulsors. The course also investigates thermodynamic analyses of Rankine, Brayton, Diesel, and Combined cycles, reduction gears and integrated electric drive. Battery operated vehicles and fuel cells are also discussed. The term project requires analysis of alternatives in propulsion plant design for given physical, performance, and economic constraints. Graduate students complete different assignments and exams.

Readings

  • Woud, Hans Klein, and Douwe Stapersma. Design of Propulsion and Electric Power Generation Systems. London, UK: IMarEST, (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology), 2002. ISBN: 9781902536477.
    Listed reading
  • Lewis, Edward V. “Resistance and Propulsion.” Principles of Naval Architecture . Vol. II. Jersey City, NJ: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 1988. ISBN: 9780939773008.
    Listed reading
  • Van Wylen, Gordon J., and Richard E. Sonntag. Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics . New York, NY: Wiley, 1973. ISBN: 9780471041887.
    Listed reading
  • Lewis: Chapter 6, sections 1-4 (skim sections 2.4, 2.5, and 2.6), and pp. 171-183.
    Listed reading
  • Woud and Stapersma: Sections 3.4, 3.6 (Resistance and propulsion), 6.6 (Propellers), and Chapter 10.0 (Propellers cavitation).
    Listed reading
  • Woud and Stapersma: Chapter 2, section 2.2 (pp. 10-19).
    Listed reading
  • More detailed material on thermo is available in Van Wylen and Sonntag, chapters 5 through 8.
    Listed reading
  • LEC #: 9 · TOPICS: Propeller lifting line theory (Dr. Rich Kimball) · READINGS: Woud and Stapersma: Chapters 4 through 6.2.
    Reading assignment
  • Ship Power Systems 2006. A Wartsila brochure.
    Listed reading
  • Woud and Stapersma: Chapter 7.
    Listed reading
  • Bleby, Mike. “Exhaust Emissions Reduction New Technology for Diesel Engines.” Presentation, ASNE Advanced Naval Propulsion Symposium, 2004.
    Listed reading
  • Aboujaoude, Frank. “Advanced Diesel Engine Technology Applied to the PA6B Engine.” Presentation, ASNE Advanced Naval Propulsion Symposium, 2004.
    Listed reading
  • Brayton cycle summary 2005
    Listed reading
  • Woud and Stapersma: Chapter 8.
    Listed reading
  • LEC #: 20 · TOPICS: Motors and generators overview · READINGS: Woud and Stapersma: Section 2.3 (Basic electrical principles), section 5.3 (Electrical concepts), and chapter 9 (Electrical components).
    Reading assignment
  • Shigley, Joseph E., Charles R. Mischke, and Thomas H. Brown. Standard Handbook of Machine Design . 3rd ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2004, chapters 9 and 10. ISBN: 9780071441643.
    Listed reading

Prerequisites & course information

Subject meets with 2.611 Prereq: 2.005 U (Fall) 4-0-8 units

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