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Course Outlines

Summer 2024 - MSE 490 D100

Special Topic in Mechatronic Systems Engineering (3)

OceanTechMarineEnv

Class Number: 1232

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Surrey

    May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    To be determined by the instructor subject to approval by the department chair.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Studies in areas not included within the undergraduate course offerings of the engineering science program.

COURSE DETAILS:

This Course focuses on different types of ocean technology and how they interact with the Marine Environment. The generalized hydrodynamic equations of motion allow for analysis, simulation and design of ocean technologies; these includes the hydrostatics and stability of floating bodies, added mass, added damping and viscous damping. Ocean waves statistics, measurements and spectra are covered alongside Airy wave theory. Tidal motions and wind spectra are introduced to generate metocean operating conditions and the resulting environmental forces. Ocean Technologies studied includes marine renewable energy converters, vessels, underwater vehicles and offshore structures.

Prerequisites: MSE 223, (or SEE 225 or ENSC 283). MSE 280, (or ENSC 380 or SEE 341).

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of the Course, students are expected to:

  • Characterize the kinematics and kinetics of bodies in the marine environment
  • Explain linear wave theory and its limitations
  • Quantify the Wind, Waves and Tides at a general location
  • Recognize different types of Ocean Technology and identify some of the challenges associated with their use in the marine environment
  • Understand how marine renewable energy converters work.

Grading

  • Labs 40%
  • Design Project 35%
  • Quizzes 25%

NOTES:

The mark distribution applies to all students enrolled in the class, with no exception except due to illness or extenuating circumstances. In particular, a student’s marks will not be redistributed because she/he/they has received poor marks on any of the Course components.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Dhanak, M.R. and Xiros, N.I. eds., 2016. Springer handbook of ocean engineering. Springer. Note: Free EBook available from SFU library.


Registrar Notes:

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