Course overview
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 learning outcomes
- Identify submarines and design philosophies worldwide
- Explain the systems engineering approach in the context of submarines and their systems
- Summarize the various balances to reach in order to prepare seaworthiness demonstration - feasibility
- Apply the design process to carry out the first part of a feasibility phase on a concept submarine project
- Compare and calculate top-level performances on submarines for resistance and energy/propulsion
- Evaluate the fitness for purpose and safety of submarine systems
- Develop a set of requirements for a submarine to ultimately safely design a concept