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Physical Modelling in Towing Tank Course

Online 300-hour course in physical modelling in towing tank. 6 modules covering ITTC 7.5-02-02-01 Resistance Test, ITTC 7.5-02-03-01.1 Propulsion/Bollard Pull Test and NI LabVIEW. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Apply similarity laws to the design of model tests.

02

Specify the construction and ballasting of ship models.

03

Carry out resistance and self-propulsion tests in the towing tank.

04

Carry out manoeuvrability and seakeeping tests.

05

Use flow visualisation and measurement techniques.

06

Extrapolate results to full scale using the ITTC 1978 method.

07

Plan a complete towing tank test.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Towing tank engineer who wants to specialise in Physical Modelling in Towing Tank.
  • Model construction technician who wants to specialise in Physical Modelling in Towing Tank.
  • Hydrodynamics engineer who wants to specialise in Physical Modelling in Towing Tank.
  • Experimental testing manager who wants to specialise in Physical Modelling in Towing Tank.
  • Naval hydrodynamics researcher who wants to specialise in Physical Modelling in Towing Tank.
  • Shipyard project engineer who wants to specialise in Physical Modelling in Towing Tank.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter hydrodynamic towing tanks.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ITTC 7.5-02-02-01 Resistance Test
  • ITTC 7.5-02-03-01.1 Propulsion/Bollard Pull Test
  • ITTC 7.5-02-03-01.4 1978 ITTC Performance Prediction Method
  • ITTC 7.5-01-01-01 Ship Models
  • ITTC 7.5-02-06-02 Captive Model Test
  • ITTC 7.5-02-07-02.1 Seakeeping Experiments
  • ISO/IEC 17025 Competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Dimensional analysis and the Pi theorem
  2. 1.2Froude and Reynolds similarity
  3. 1.3Scale conflict and solutions
  4. 1.4Turbulence stimulators on models
  5. 1.5Form factors and model–ship correlation
  6. 1.6Scale effects on the wake
  7. 1.7Optimum model size and blockage
  8. 1.8Wall-effect correction
  9. 1.9Roughness scaling
  10. 1.10Case study: choosing a scale for a test
  1. 2.1Materials: wood, foam and composite
  2. 2.2CNC milling of hull forms
  3. 2.3Geometric tolerances of models
  4. 2.4Ballasting and inertia adjustment
  5. 2.5Fitting appendages and stock propellers
  6. 2.6Flow paint and line marking
  7. 2.7Measuring the final geometry
  8. 2.8Checking draughts and radii of gyration
  9. 2.9Maintenance and storage of models
  10. 2.10Workshop: ballasting a model to design draught
  1. 3.1Towing carriage and dynamometers
  2. 3.2Calm-water resistance test
  3. 3.3Propeller open-water test
  4. 3.4Self-propulsion test: continental and British methods
  5. 3.5Nominal wake measurement with Pitot tubes
  6. 3.6Dynamic trim and sinkage
  7. 3.7ITTC 1978 prediction method
  8. 3.8Roughness and air correction
  9. 3.9Shallow-water tests
  10. 3.10Practice: extrapolating resistance to the full-scale ship
  1. 4.1Free-running model tests: turning and zigzag
  2. 4.2Captive tests with PMM
  3. 4.3Rotating arm and turning derivatives
  4. 4.4Seakeeping tests in regular waves
  5. 4.5Added resistance in waves
  6. 4.6Intact stability and dynamic loss tests
  7. 4.7Escort towing tests
  8. 4.8Tests with offshore structure models
  9. 4.9Data quality control
  10. 4.10Laboratory: identifying derivatives from PMM
  1. 5.1Wool tufts and surface paint
  2. 5.2Particle image velocimetry (PIV)
  3. 5.3LDV for point velocity measurements
  4. 5.4Wave train measurement
  5. 5.5Free-surface photogrammetry
  6. 5.6Thermography for boundary layer transition
  7. 5.7Instrumented pressure models
  8. 5.8Integration with CFD results
  9. 5.9Hybrid numerical–experimental tests
  10. 5.10Case study: wake measured with stereoscopic PIV
  1. 6.1Definition of the ship and test objective
  2. 6.2Scale and model dimension calculation
  3. 6.3Model construction specification
  4. 6.4Resistance and propulsion test matrix
  5. 6.5Measurement procedure and calibrations
  6. 6.6Data analysis and extrapolation
  7. 6.7Uncertainty estimation
  8. 6.8Full-scale power prediction
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NI LabVIEW, MATLAB, Rhinoceros 3D, DaVis (LaVision), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for resistance and self-propulsion testing with a towing carriage, captive tests with PMM and wake measurement with PIV. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Definition of the ship and test objective

Apply similarity laws to the design of model tests.

Scale and model dimension calculation

Specify the construction and ballasting of ship models.

Model construction specification

Carry out resistance and self-propulsion tests in the towing tank.

Resistance and propulsion test matrix

Carry out manoeuvrability and seakeeping tests.

Measurement procedure and calibrations

Use flow visualisation and measurement techniques.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Towing tank engineerModel construction technicianHydrodynamics engineerExperimental testing managerNaval hydrodynamics researcherShipyard project engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses NI LabVIEW, MATLAB, Rhinoceros 3D and DaVis (LaVision). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area count towards the higher-level programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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