The course deals with the problem of ship controllability.
The different approaches for the assessment of ship manoeuvrability characteristics will be covered, introducing the basic equation of motion and considering experimental and numerical approaches.
Current IMO requirements will be presented, together with the standard manoeuvres adopted for the assessment of ship manoeuvrability.
Definition of the basic motion equations and of the hydrodynamic characteristics which affect the ship behaviour in terms of manoeuvrability.
At the end of the course the student will be able to: - Understand the issues related to ship manoeuvrability (manoeuvrability prediction, design of control means), knowing the effects of the different elements (hull, appendages, propulsion systems, control means, mutual interactions); - Apply the notions described above for the design of the ship from the point of view of maneouvrability - Analyze issues related to the maneuverability of the vessel, identifying deficiencies - Identify solutions in order to solve the above-mentioned issues - Understand manoeuvring simulators developed in Matlab/Simulink environment - Develop simplified parts of manoeuvring simulators in Matlab / Simulink environment
The student is expected to have already acquired the fundamentals of naval architecture.
The course consists of lectures in presence for the theoretical part (about 50 h) and classworks in the computer lab (about 10 h). In the classworks a simplified manoeuvrability simulator will be developed first in Excel and then in Simulink
Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's disability liaison at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns
Governing equations
Straight line / Directional / Positional stability
Manoeuvring characteristics and standard manoeuvres
Existing rules
IMO (requirements, Pilot card, Wheelhouse poster, Manoeuvring booklet)
NATO (ANEP – STANAG) - RINAMIL
Model tests
Free running model tests
Captive model tests
Non linear equations
SNAME Model
MMG Model
Regressions
Steering devices
Rudder (open water)
Rudder (interaction effects)
Rudder design
Alternative (active) steering devices (Azipod, WJ, etc)
Appendages effects
Short introduction to system Identification
Speed variation
Slow speed manoeuvrability
Manoeuvrability in shallow and restricted waters
Short introduction to direct numerical calculations (CFD)
The course contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 14 of the UN 2030 Agenda ( Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development)
Notes of the lecturer
Principles of Naval Architecture (PNA) Vol.3
Ricevimento: Students are recieved on appointment, contacting via e-mail (michele.viviani@unige.it), via Teams or phone (010 3532547)
MICHELE VIVIANI (President)
DIEGO VILLA
BENEDETTO PIAGGIO (President Substitute)
https://corsi.unige.it/corsi/8738/studenti-orario
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The student will be evaluated by means of an oral examination on all the course program. There are three exams in summer (June, July, September) and two in winter (January and February), plus some additional exams during year to be agreed with the professor.
The exam will regard coursework had during the lectures and theory (usually two questions).
The exam is carried out by means of an oral interview. The first part consists in the verification of the results of the coursework carried out during the year, in order to verify the understanding of the methods to develop a manoeuvrability simulator. Subsequently the exam is made up of two/three specific questions to verify the understanding of the issues related to the ship manoeuvrability and the effects of the various elements involved, with application of these topics to the ship design from the manoeuvrability point of view. During the exam, attention will also be given to the communication skills in order to ensure full acquisition of the correct vocabulary.
The students have to sign up for the exams via the online website.
Ask the professor for other information not included in the teaching schedule