MATLAB|PAPER|ESSAY|REPORT|Maritime Science

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ASSESSMENT

Introduction to Maritime Science, UNIT CODE JEE246 Engineering and Technology

Journal Paper DATE DUE Week 13 (29 May) via MyLO HYDRODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF AN OFFSHORE WEC DEVICE (INDIVIDUAL

ASSIGNMENT) – 20%

A prototype (1:1) offshore Oscillating Water Column (OWC) Wave Energy Convertor (WEC) was scaled and constructed at 1:36 and tested at the AMC Model Test Basin. Regular wave tests were conducted and the time history of wave elevations and air pressure inside the chamber were collected by the lecturer and provided to students. Students will individually describe the model testing setup through the info provided by the lecturer, perform data analysis and report on experimental results in order to derive the hydrodynamic efficiency curve of the device using several wave frequencies at a given wave height. The transfer function (i.e., hydrodynamic efficiency = output power/input power) of the device should be determined using valid test data. The natural period of the water column inside the chamber needs to be estimated using an empirical formula. The outcome of this task shall be presented in a technical paper format. A journal paper (up to eight pages) should include drawings, photos, tables and graphs (refer to the Journal Paper Template provided in MyLO/Assignment 2).

Read instructions carefully. Consultation with the lecturer is encouraged. • Individual Journal Paper: 8 pages (max)

TASK

COMMENTS ASSESSMENT

The Australian Maritime College is an institute of the University of Tasmania

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Assessment Outcome & Objectives Assessment Criteria

Conceptual review of the current state of the art of wave energy conversion technologies.

Interpret and analyse data from the experiment.

Effective communication in written form through high standard technical paper.

Intended Learning Outcome

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Journal Paper Format (refer to the Journal Paper Template in MyLO/Assignment 2; it is a 2-column format)

Abstract (up to 200 words)
Introduction (background about wave energy converters) Testing Facility
Experimental Setup
Test Matrix
Results and Discussion
Conclusions & Recommendations
References
Appendices (if necessary)

• • • • • • • • •

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3 Assessment Criteria

Criteria:

HD DN

CR

PP NN

Conceptual review of the current state of the art of wave energy conversion technologies

30 points

In you experiment report, you:

In you experiment report, you:

In you experiment report, you:

In you experiment report, you:

In you experiment report, you:

• provided a comprehensive review, including all major advances and limitations of the current technologies and extrapolations for future trends.

• provided a substantial review including major advances limitations of the current technologies and extrapolations for future trends.

• provided a general review, including major advances and limitations of the current technologies and some discussion about future directions.

• discussed major

technological elements.

• discussed some

elements of the technologies

In you experiment report, you:

In you experiment report, you:

In you experiment report, you:

In you experiment report, you:

In you experiment report, you:

• correctly and fully demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of experimental investigation concepts

• correctly demonstrate and apply broad knowledge of experimental investigation concepts

• correctly demonstrate and apply most knowledge of experimental investigation concepts

• demonstrate and apply

some

knowledge of experimental investigation concepts

• did not demonstrate

knowledge of experimental investigation concepts

Interpret and

analyse data from

the experiment

50 points

• interpret and critically analyse the data by:
– accurately reporting the experimental results

• interpret and analyse the data by:

• interpret the data by:

• report the data by:

– including some

experimental results

– thoroughly discussing your results and drawing correct conclusions which relate to the hydrodynamic and performance of an OWC WEC	– discussing your results and drawing correct conclusions which relate to the hydrodynamic and performance of an OWC WEC	– discussing your results and drawing some conclusions which relate to the hydrodynamic and performance of an OWC WEC	– drawing partially correct conclusions regarding your results and relating some of those to the hydrodynamic and performance of an OWC WEC	– making some statements about the experiment
– making accurate and informed judgments about quality of data and the validity of the theory used to understand the results	– mostly making accurate judgments about quality of data and the validity of the theory used to understand the results	– in at least half of the instances, making accurate judgments about quality of data and the validity of the theory used to understand the results	– making simple generalisatio ns about quality of data and the validity of the theory used to understand the results

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Criteria: HD DN

CR PP NN

Effective communication in written form through high standard technical paper. (as per the template provided). 20 points	• Paper –  concise –  comprehensive –  well structured –  readable, no typos or grammar errors • Equations and Sketches – comprehensive – correct sufficiently detail	• Paper –  comprehensive, –  well structured –  readable, minimal typos and no grammar errors • Equations and Sketches – comprehensive – correct sufficiently detailed	• Paper –  comprehensive –  well structured –  readable, no or minimal typos or grammar errors • Equations and Sketches – correct sufficiently detailed	• Paper –  generally structured; –  readable, some typos or grammar errors • Equations and Sketches correct	• Paper –  poorly structured; does not follow a given format –  hardly readable; numerous typos or grammar errors • Equations and Sketches incorrect or missing
Comments and grade:

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