Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
নৌযান ও নৌযন্ত্র কৌশল বিভাগ, বাংলাদেশ প্রকৌশল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়

Postgraduate

The Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) offers Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Engineering, Master of Engineering (M. Engg.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) degree program for prospective students. There are more than 25 courses available in the department for offering to the postgraduate students.
Postgraduate Courses
NAME 6101  ||  Ship Structures-I

Elastic Analysis-stiffness and flexibility, the equilibrium matrix, rigid and semi-rigid joint connections. Theory of plates and shells, the rectangular plates, large deflection theory of plates, membrane theory of shells. Introduction to finite element methods to simple ship structural problems.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6102  ||  Ship Structures-II

Analysis of structural failure, plasticity, beam and frame analysis, yield line theory. Analysis of strength of welded ship grillage, optimum design. Mechanics of fracture-brittle and fatigue fractures, design application fracture mechanics. Materials for marine vehicles-the selection of construction steels, fiber reinforced plastics, concrete as a shipbuilding material. Simple economics for rivalries between materials. Design for production.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6103  ||  Finite Element Methods

Introduction: influence co-efficient and stiffness matrices. Formulation and calculation of the finite element matrices using the principles of virtual displacements. Preparing computer programs. Introduction to the isoperimetric family of elements. Familiarization with and use of existing finite element programs developed for marine structural analysis and design. Pre- and post- processors for data processing.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6201  ||  Ship Propulsion

Introduction: Propeller Theory: Blade element theory, vortex theory- lifting line, lifting surface, lifting body; Propulsive Devices: Fixed pitch propeller, Ducted propeller, Contra Rotating propeller, Controllable pitch propeller; Propulsion Machinery: Selection of main machinery and auxiliaries.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6202  ||  Theory of Wave Making Resistance

Ship wave making resistance; Ship wave systems; Wave making resistance of surface ship; Theoretical calculation of wave making resistance; Interference effects; Effects of viscosity; Scale effects; Comparison between calculated and observed wave making resistance; Design of bulbous bow; Recent developments in wave making resistance of ships.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6203  ||  Sea-keeping Performance

Introduction: Sea-keeping theories, Added resistance due to ship motion in regular and irregular waves, added resistance due to wave reflection; Methods of predicting added resistance in wave. Added resistance due to wind. Methods of predicting added resistance due to wind, Resistance increase due to steering on a straight course, Sea spectra, Response spectra, Involuntary speed loss and power increase at constant power and constant speed approach, Voluntary speed reduction in seaways, Weather routing of ships.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6204  ||  Weather Routing of Ships

Introduction: Climatology, Seasonal Climatology of different ships, Trading routes, Coastal and landlocked areas, Storm pattern, Total marine environment, Wave theory and wave height, Wind speed relationship. Wave spectral families. Behavior of ships at sea, Routing methods, Climate routing, Strategic Routing, Tactical routing, Case studies, Selected papers on weather routings.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6205  ||  Boundary Layer Theory

Outline of boundary layer theory, Derivation of Navier-Stokes equations, Exact solutions of the Navier-Strokes equations. Very slow motions, Boundary layer equations for two dimensional flow, Boundary layer on a flat plate, Boundary layer development on actual ships. Boundary layer formation over large hull projections and appendage. Detailed effects of hull roughness on the ship boundary layer. Friction formulations taking account of curvature and roughness. Separation of boundary layers around ship components. Separation control.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6206  ||  Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics

Potential flow: Vorticity and circulation, Kelvin's theorem, Biot-Savart law, velocity induced by a straight vortex segment, statement of the potential flow problem, general solution based on Green's identity, basic solution based on source, sink, doublet and vortex. Flow over three dimensional wings: Definition of the problem, separation of the thickness and the lifting problem, symmetric wing with non-zero thickness at zero angle of attack, zero thickness cambered wing at angle of attack-lifting surfaces, the aerodynamic loads. Perturbation methods: Thin airfoil problem, second order solution, leading edge solution, matched asymptotic expansions, lifting line model, slender wing theory, slender body theory. Boundary element method: Basic formulation, reduction of the problem to a set of linear algebraic equations, lower and higher order singularity elements, influence coefficients and solutions using Neumann and Dirichlet boundary conditions, lifting line solution by horseshoe elements, lifting surface solution by vortex ring elements. Statement of the ship-wave problem: Rankine source panel method, finite volume method and RANS equations, Virtual towing tank.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6207  ||  Turbulence Modeling

Introduction to turbulent flows: Governing equations for turbulent flows; Decomposition and averaging of instantaneous quantities; Velocity correlations. Reynolds-averaged Naiver-Stokes (RANS) equations, Turbulent kinetic energy equation, Dissipation rate equation. Scalar transport equation: zero equation models: Algebraic models: eddy viscosity and mixing length hypotheis; Cebeci-Smith and Baldwin-Lomax models, one- and two equation models; low-Reynolds number effects, effects of compressibility; Reynolds stress transport equations; Second-order closure models; Reynolds-stress and algebraic stress models: Introduction to large-eddy Simulations (LES). Detached-eddy simulations (DES) and direct numerical simulation (DNS).

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6301  ||  Analysis and Design of Welded Structures

Residual stresses in welded joints; Distortion in weldments; Fracture toughness; Brittle and fatigue fracture of welded structure; Effects of distortion and residual stress on buckling strength of welded structures; Welded cracking and joint restraint. Effects of weld defects on service behaviors; Non-destructive testing of welded joints. Strength of welded structures; Design of welded connections; miscellaneous structural design; Joint design and production for static and dynamic welded structures.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6303  ||  Computer Aided Hull Design

Analytic representation of a curve, Advanced interpolation and control polygon techniques, Bezier and B-spline approximations, B-spline curve fitting. Form parameter of curves, Development of lines plan, Parametric surface representation, Blend generation, Partial differential equation (PDE) method for surface generation, Free form surface generation, Bezier surfaces, B-spline surfaces, Non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) surfaces, Surface design with volume constraints, Gaussian curvature and surface fairness. Generation and optimization of ship hull and propeller blade geometry.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6401  ||  Marine Transportation System

Trade and markets, International trade, operation research technique used in marine transportation problem, through transportation system, Marine transportation system design, Operation and economics of marine transportation system.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6402  ||  Design of Cargo Access Equipment

Influence of cargo access equipment of ships performance, Hatch-covers, Cargoes and ships, General requirement for access equipment; Access equipment for vertical and horizontal loading ships, Ship design and selection of access equipment, Specific design requirements of access equipment, Access equipment in service, Recent developments and prospects, Economic aspects.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6403  ||  Computer Simulation

Simulation as an operation research techniques, General procedure for simulation, Simulation types, Probability concepts in simulation, Random number generation with arbitrary distribution, Random sequence tests, Simulation languages, Use of FORTRAN in simulation, Extended control simulation language, Computer simulation model in marine transportation system.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6501  ||  Advanced Marine Engineering

Analysis of power plant including mathematical representation of steam turbine, Gas turbine and diesel plant. Auxiliary system “ Evaluation including clutch and gear box control-Total system” performance when subjected to full ahead to crash strop maneuver, Control systems philosophy, design and application to machinery set combinations. Design of marine transmission devices-spur, helical, bevel, worm gears and wheel systems. Lubrication and cooling, Wear characteristics, Clutch design and operation.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6502  ||  Marine Transmission Systems

Detailed assessment spur, Helical Cross-Axial Helical, Bevel Worm and Wheel systems, Principles of engagement, Generation analytical geometry, Measurement and detailed specification. Manufacturing methods and acceptable tolerances, Lubrication, Cooling power dissipation, Efficiency and wear characteristics. Clutch design and operation, friction self synchronizing and shaft types, Performance Characteristics, Hydraulic coupling types performance analysis, Heat transfer principles, Controllable pitch propeller operation and control of pneumatic and hydraulic types actuation systems.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6503  ||  Control Theory in Marine System Design

Revision of the fundamentals of control, Transient and Frequency Response, Stability analysis, Root locus, Rough Hurwitz-Nichol Chart representation, Comprehensive methods, Application of stability criteria to system design, Application to hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic systems, principles of Analogue computing the operational amplifier and its application to inversion, integration, multiplication and function generation, problem definition, Simulation of marine systems. Introduction to digital simulation methods interfacing requirements, Simulation as a design process, Optimization of control schemes and Marine plant performance, Demonstration of Hybrid techniques in the analysis of fast ship performance. 

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6601  ||  Mechanics of Water Waves

Tides and harmonic analysis: Equilibrium theory of the tides, harmonic analysis of tides, harmonic Analysis and Continuous spectra. Harbor Resonance: Free Oscillation in closed basins, Forced oscillations in basins of sample platform, Modeling of resonance phenomenon in the laboratory. Wave spectra: Statistical properties of individual waves, wave spectrum and wave transformation. Harbor Planning: Ship Characteristics, Elements of Harbor layouts, Hydraulic aspects of harbor layout, Layout of Docks and Breakwaters. Break Water Design: Information on Mound Breakwater, wave pressure formula for composite breakwater, principles of the design of composite breakwaters, wave force calculation for composite breakwater, design of Breakwater Caissons.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6602  ||  Harbor Engineering

Tides and harmonic analysis: Equilibrium theory of the tides, harmonic analysis of tides, harmonic Analysis and Continuous spectra. Harbor Resonance: Free Oscillation in closed basins, Forced oscillations in basins of sample platform, Modeling of resonance phenomenon in the laboratory. Wave spectra: Statistical properties of individual waves, wave spectrum and wave transformation. Harbor Planning: Ship Characteristics, Elements of Harbor layouts, Hydraulic aspects of harbor layout, Layout of Docks and Breakwaters. Break Water Design: Information on Mound Breakwater, wave pressure formula for composite breakwater, principles of the design of composite breakwaters, wave force calculation for composite breakwater, design of Breakwater Caissons.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6603  ||  Analysis of Offshore Structures

Classification of different types of offshore structures and their conceptual design. Features of Drilling and production rigs, fixed structures, floating structures, complaint structures, Linked multi-body systems. Comparison of different designs of offshore production platforms. Analysis of Fundamentals of hydromechanics, Wave theories; Hydrostatic Analysis, Hydrostatic forces and stability of offshore structures; Hydrodynamic Analysis, Wave forces on hydro dynamically   transparent structures, Motion of hydro dynamically transparent structures in a seaway, Forces and motions of hydro dynamically compact structures in a seaway.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6604  ||  Hydrodynamic Loading of Floating Bodies

Overview of fluid mechanics, Linear wave theory, Morrison equation and diffraction theory, Numerical solution of Green function and fluid forces on floating bodies, Governing equation of second order wave drift forces, Wind and current forces and their effects on floating bodies, Response of floating bodies to regular and irregular waves.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6605  ||  Advanced Dredging Technology

Sediment characteristics and classification; Pipe line transport of dredged materials; Dredge production evaluation; Dredge instrumentation: cutters, drag heads; Environmental evaluation of dredge materials for disposal; Hydraulic analysis and design of confined disposal facilities; Open water placement of dredge materials; Numerical models: Short Term FATE (STFATE), Long Term FATE (ETFATE) and Multiple Dump FATE (MDFATE) etc.; Removal of contaminated sediment by dredging: Capping of contaminated sediments; Resuspension of dredge sediments; Monitoring of dredging operations.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6606  ||  High speed Marine Vehicles

Introduction to high speed vehicles; Types, general characteristics, hull form and geometry of Semi-planning hull, planning hull, Hydrofoil vessels and Surface Effect Ships (SES); Important design parameters; Hydrodynamic design aspects; Resistance, Power prediction; Propulsion systems and Stability evaluation.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

Math 6903  ||  Advanced Mathematics

Statistics: The Normal distribution. Correlation and Regression. Coefficient of Correlation. Correlation of time series. Characteristic Movements of time series. Moving averages. Measurement of seasonal variation, Forecasting. Chain Base Method and Cost of living index. Numerical Analysis: Numerical solution of ordinary differential equation, Taylor series Method, Euler's method, Runge-Kutta method. Accuracy of one step method, multi step method. System of differential equation. Boundary value and Engineering problems (linear and non linear). Shooting method (linear and non linear), finite different method. Solution of applied problems. Solution of partial differential equation-Elliptic, Parabolic, Hyperbolic partial differential equation with special consideration to Heat Equation. Fourier Analysis: Fourier series expansion for a single variable, Real and complex form, Convergent Fourier series, Calculus of Fourier series, Fourier integral formula and Fourier transforms. Fourier transform and its properties. Convergence of Fourier series, Fourier transforms for single and multivariable. The discrete Fourier transform and properties. Application in solving boundary value problems. Advanced Vector Analysis: Kinematics and Differential Geometry, Elementary theory of surfaces, Metric.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3

NAME 6302  ||  Ship Production Technology

The ideal layout of shipyard: Material handling facilities; Production Process; Advanced fabrication processes (N/C flame cutting, double curvature bending by Universal Press and Line Heating etc.); Component assembly; Sub-assembly, assembly and grand assembly; Block assembly; Advanced outfitting; Zone outfitting: Block erection. Machinery installation, Launching; Pier outfitting, trial and delivery. Production planning, Scheduling and line charts; production piling charts; Man-hour control, Subcontracting: Quality control; Application of the critical path analysis.

Credit Hours - 3  ||  Contact Hours - 3