Course in Parametric Hull Design Methodologies
Online 300 h course in parametric hull design methodologies. 6 modules covering IMO Resolution MEPC.364(79) Calculation of the attained EEDI, ISO 10303 STEP Representation and exchange of product data and CAESES. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Represent hulls using NURBS surfaces and shape parameters.
Build robust parametric hull models.
Apply shape transformation and morphing techniques.
Automate hydrodynamic calculation chains.
Explore the design space using DoE and surrogate models.
Optimise shapes using multi-objective criteria.
Develop a parametric hull ready for production.
Who it's for
- Hull form design engineer wishing to specialise in parametric hull design methodologies.
- Preliminary naval design engineer wishing to specialise in parametric hull design methodologies.
- Hydrodynamic optimisation specialist wishing to specialise in parametric hull design methodologies.
- Naval CAD engineer wishing to specialise in parametric hull design methodologies.
- CFD engineer wishing to specialise in parametric hull design methodologies.
- Ship design researcher wishing to specialise in parametric hull design methodologies.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter shipyards.
What you'll work with
- IMO Resolution MEPC.364(79) Calculation of the attained EEDI
- ISO 10303 STEP Representation and exchange of product data
- ITTC 7.5-03-02-03 Practical Guidelines for Ship CFD Applications
- ITTC 7.5-02-03-01.4 1978 ITTC Performance Prediction Method
- IS Code 2008 International Code on Intact Stability
- International Convention on Load Lines 1966
- SOLAS Convention, Chapter II-1 Construction and subdivision
6 modules · 300 h
1.1NURBS curves and surfaces1.2Lines plan and hull drawings1.3Form coefficients: Cb, Cp and Cm1.4Sectional area curve1.5Bow, stern and parallel midbody parameters1.6Hull fairing and G2 continuity1.7Bulbous bow and transom shapes1.8Geometry exchange in IGES and STEP formats1.9Geometric quality for CFD and production1.10Practical case: sectional area curve of a bulk carrier
2.1Parametric design versus manual modelling2.2Lackenby transformation2.3Morphing and free-form deformation (FFD)2.4Definition of high-level parameters2.5Generation of shapes from constraints2.6Parametric hulls for systematic series2.7Control of hydrostatics during variation2.8Robustness of models under extreme changes2.9Libraries of reference forms2.10Workshop: Lackenby transformation on a base hull
3.1Automated calculation chains3.2Rapid evaluation with potential flow methods3.3Coupling with RANS resistance3.4Seakeeping within the design loop3.5Automatic stability and hydrostatics3.6Failure management in chained simulations3.7Parallel and cloud computing3.8Traceability of design variants3.9Use of Python scripts for automation3.10Practice: parametric chain with potential flow calculation
4.1Design of experiments: Sobol and Latin hypercube4.2Global sensitivity analysis4.3Surrogate models and machine learning4.4Multi-objective genetic algorithms4.5Dimensionality reduction with analysis of variance4.6Optimisation under operational uncertainty4.7Multi-speed operating profiles4.8Visualisation of Pareto fronts4.9Selection of the compromise solution4.10Laboratory: multi-objective optimisation of a container ship
5.1Preliminary parametric sizing5.2Relationship with weights, capacity and general arrangement5.3Port and channel restrictions5.4Hull forms for energy efficiency and EEDI5.5Design of ship families5.6Production: plate developability5.7Integration with construction CAD5.8Knowledge-based design5.9Real cases of optimised hulls5.10Practical case: parametric family of supply vessels
6.1Definition of requirements and constraints6.2Construction of the parametric model6.3Automation of the calculation chain6.4Design of experiments and sensitivity6.5Multi-objective shape optimisation6.6Selection and fairing of the final hull6.7Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic verification6.8Export for production6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CAESES, Rhinoceros 3D with Grasshopper, NAPA, Maxsurf, Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real procedures for parametric hull form transformation, multi-objective optimisation with surrogate models, and automation of hydrodynamic calculation chains. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Represent hulls using NURBS surfaces and shape parameters.
Build robust parametric hull models.
Apply shape transformation and morphing techniques.
Automate hydrodynamic calculation chains.
Explore the design space using DoE and surrogate models.
Where this takes you
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 regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 total hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The work is carried out with CAESES, Rhinoceros 3D with Grasshopper, NAPA, Maxsurf, Python. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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