MECH ENG 7042 - Introduction to Submarine Design

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

Introduction to submarine design gives the student an understanding of the basic principles of submarine design in a complex modern multi-platform system. The course gives a general introduction to the operational requirements for submarines and what architecture and technologies can deliver the capability. Areas covered are the submarine design and development process and all its phases: the different design philosophies from all countries since WWII, the platform and combat systems, pressure hull design considerations, but also how to balance a submarine design (eg weight and buoyancy relations, overall submarine performance,). How to ensure sea worthiness for submarines: fit for purpose, safe to operate and environmentally compliant. Students will deliver a submarine concept design project using the software Paramarine.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MECH ENG 7042
    Course Introduction to Submarine Design
    Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering
    Term Semester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 40 hours per week - intensive mode
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Assumed Knowledge It is assumed that students have a general technical knowledge obtained by a Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent and some relevant work experience. This course is aimed at students from all technical backgrounds (systems, engineering mechanical,
    Restrictions Available to Master of Marine Engineering students only
    Course Description Introduction to submarine design gives the student an understanding of the basic principles of submarine design in a complex modern multi-platform system. The course gives a general introduction to the operational requirements for submarines and what architecture and technologies can deliver the capability. Areas covered are the submarine design and development process and all its phases: the different design philosophies from all countries since WWII, the platform and combat systems, pressure hull design considerations, but also how to balance a submarine design (eg weight and buoyancy relations, overall submarine performance,). How to ensure sea worthiness for submarines: fit for purpose, safe to operate and environmentally compliant. Students will deliver a submarine concept design project using the software Paramarine.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Mr Eric Fusil

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    COURSE DELIVERY MODE:
    it is a mix of weekly lectures (recorded but open to face-to-face attendance) and of an intensive period of 3 days (plus one day prior which aggregates the face-to-face previous parts).

    For REMOTE LEARNING STUDENTS:
    Depending on your time zone (Canada/USA - Europe), there will be specific timeslots to catch-up live with the course coordinator.

    ASSIGNMENTS:
    - formative assignments ( not counting towards final grade): there will be weekly quizzes for students to check their learning
    - summative assessments:
            - Quiz,
            - report to introduce a submarine class
            - a Project with:
                  - a concept of operation for a new submarine (with tutored session to support its development),
                  - a presentation of same Conops in a seminar
            - an open book exam.

    There will be a timeslot at the end of the semester to present the students' submarine concept of operation.

    The conops will be used for MECH ENG7046 if the student is pursuing in a subsequent semester.
    if the student is studying MECH ENG7046 in the same semester as MECH ENG 7042, the option will be offered to start with a Conops provided by staff to facilitate the students' work.

    Assignments are spread out over the semester with a drumbeat of one every two weeks in conjunction with MECH ENG7046.
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

    Please note that Public Students (Australia or most International Students) will ONLY have to attend Lectures during a ONE WEEK intensive course and will address assignments and project on their own time as it is normally the case.

    Tutorials, Workshop, Projects in the timetable are ONLY for DUAL DEGREE STUDENTS with ENSTA Bretagne due to specific contractual requirements.
  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Familiarisation with submarine combat systems
    Familiarisation with submarine platform systems
    Submarine classes of 20th and 21st centuries
    Understanding and implementing basic Submarine Naval architecture principles
    Understanding and implementing a systems engineering approach in submarine design
    Understanding the importance of materials and technologies in submarine design and production
    Understanding main submarine safety principles
    Understanding military functions for submarines systems
    University Graduate Attributes

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  • Learning Resources
    Online Learning
    All lectures are recorded LIVE.

    For REMOTE LEARNING STUDENTS:
    Depending on your time zone (Canada/USA - Europe), there will be specific timeslots to catch-up live with the course coordinator.


  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.

    - final exam will be turned into either an open book exam to do from home or specific assignment,

    - some assignments have changed to adapt to these online conditions
    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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