General introduction to ship resistance and propulsion and definitions.
• Physical components of ship resistance.
• Dimensional analysis and scaling.
• Practical scaling methods: CT = CF + CR and CT = (1+k) CF + CW
• Systems of coefficients used in ship powering.
• Boundary layer and friction.
• Flat plate friction formulae: Froude, Schoenherr and I.T.T.C.
• Geosim series: description and applications.
• Wave resistance: general principles: wave system interference and cancellation.
• Standard series data: Taylor-Gertler, BSRA series - description and applications; references to other series.
• Regression analysis techniques: discussion and references.
• General survey of propulsion devices.
• Definitions and brief description of the components of propulsive efficiency.
• Marine propeller geometry and design parameters.
• Dimensional analysis and propeller coefficients.
• Standard series propeller design charts:KT-KQ; description, applications and examples.
• Cavitation: outline of origins and effects; preliminary cavitation criterion and choice of blade area ratio.
• The analysis of wake: self-propulsion tests and derivation of wT, t, nR and QPC.
• Overview of main engine selection considerations.
• Introduction to ship power train components. Stern tubes, shafts, bearings.
• Propeller engine matching.
