Subject code
and name 66276 SAILING YACHT AERO-HYDRO-DYNAMICS
SSD ING-IND/08 – Fluid machines
Credits 6
Language English
Teaching
schedule I semester (approx. from Sept. 21 to Dec. 18) Teaching
location La Spezia
Subject contents
The units aims to provide the students with the basic principles of the aerodynamic - hydrodynamic behaviour of sails and hulls. Lift and drag generation are deeply analysed and applied in the sailing boat environment, thus allowing the analysis of the sailing boat balance and performances. Sails (topology and shapes) are then studied in order to characterize their aerodynamic behaviour, highlighting the differences and the common aspects from the 3D airfoils. Keels and rudders are introduced and their effectiveness is analysed as a function of their basic geometrical parameters. Finally, the wave
resistance is introduced and consequently the hull shape performances are studied.
Teaching methods
The educational activities are organized into 48 hours of theoretical classes. Practical training activities concerning CFD simulations for sails and hulls may be performed.
Assessment methods
On examination will be judged the year's work that concludes the tutorial assigned.
Periodic checks may be carried out during the year on the judgment concerning the presentation of the work in progress.
School Polytechnic
Department Dipartimento di Ingegneria meccanica, energetica, gestionale e dei trasporti (DIME)
- http://www.dime.unige.it
Degree course name
Yacht Design – http://www.unispezia.it/en/yacht-design.html
Lecturer Edward Canepa edward.canepa@unige.it
Further info Further informations : www.unispezia.it
