Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
GEM 423E Advanced Propulsion Systems English Elective
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
2 5 2 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites GEM 341E MIN DD
or GEM 341 MIN DD
or GEM 328E MIN DD
Class Restriction None
Course Description
History of Propulsion Systems, Propeller Geometry, Wake Field, Cavitation, Propeller Design Overview, Propeller-Ship Interaction, Propeller Selection, Power Prediction, Podded Propulsion, Voith-Schneider Propellers, Contra Rotating Propellers, Kappell Propellers, Supercavitation Propellers, Surface Piercing Propellers, Waterjet Propulsion