CODE 121543 ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 CREDITS 3 cfu anno 2 INGEGNERIA NAVALE 11957 (LM-34) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-IND/02 TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: SUBMARINE DESIGN AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course, the student will be able to: describe the principles and methodologies of submarine design, with reference to platform systems and structural aspects; analyse an operational requirement and derive the main design requirements for a submarine; carry out preliminary sizing of the main platform systems based on the specified requirements; carry out preliminary sizing of the structural components of a submarine based on operational conditions and design requirements; evaluate and compare alternative design solutions with respect to operational, performance, and technical requirements; develop a preliminary submarine concept design by integrating requirements, platform systems, and structural aspects. TEACHING METHODS The course is delivered through theoretical lectures, guest lectures from industry experts, as well as practical activities, and guided exercises. Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the school's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link Comitato di Ateneo per l’inclusione delle studentesse e degli studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova” SYLLABUS/CONTENT The syllabus of Module II covers the structural and onboard systems aspects of submarine design, including the following general topics: Operational needs and analysis of operational requirements; Structural design and preliminary sizing; Air-independent propulsion (AIP), onboard power generation, and electrical distribution systems; Ballast and trim control systems; Safety and escape systems. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Specific indications on reference bibliography will be provided by the professor at the beginning of the lectures TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD RAPHAEL ZACCONE Ricevimento: Office hours on request, either in presence or via MS TEAMS. please contact the professor via e-mail or MS TEAMS chat. LESSONS LESSONS START https://corsi.unige.it/corsi/11957/studenti-orario Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam consists of a single assessment that evaluates both modules. For the assessment methods, please refer to the “Parent” course syllabus. ASSESSMENT METHODS The exam consists of a single assessment that evaluates both modules. For the assessment methods, please refer to the “Parent” course syllabus.
