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School of Marine Science and TechnologyNewcastle University
Prof Richard BirminghamHead of School
2011
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Origins
Historical Perspective The Armstrong Building
100 years of Marine Technology The Dove Marine Laboratory
100 years of Marine Science Strong international reputation in both fields
Recent Past School formed from Departments of Marine
Technology and Marine Science Created the largest and widest ranging academic
unit in Europe
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The School
Staff 60 teaching and research academics with 30
support staff Five Locations:
Newcastle: Armstrong Building, Ridley Building Cullercoats: Dove Marine Laboratory Blyth: research vessel base Singapore - branch campus
Students: aprox. 900 undergraduate, postgraduate and research students
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NUMI Singapore
NUMI: Newcastle University Marine International
Delivering 3 Bachelors programmes of 2 years duration in Singapore
Delivering 1 part time MSc in intensive schools 5 Newcastle academics based in Singapore In 2011 Over 80 students will be awarded
Newcastle BEng degrees after 2 years study In future graduating 100 students per year All line management, QA, HR, etc from
Newcastle
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Undergraduate Degree Programmes
BEng/MEng Marine Technology degrees: Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Offshore Engineering Small Craft Technology
BEng degrees delivered by NUMI Singapore Naval Architecture Marine Engineering Offshore Engineering
BSc Marine Science Degrees: Marine Biology Marine Biology and Oceanography Marine Zoology
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Postgraduate Programmes
Taught PG Programmes (185 students per year) 10 MSc Programmes in Marine Technology including:
MSc Naval Architecture MSc Marine Engineering
MSc Pipeline Engineering MSc Subsea Engineering MSc Marine Transport with Management MSc Tropical Coastal Management MSc in International Marine Environmental Consultancy MSc in Aquaculture Enterprise and Technology PhD with Integrated Studies
For 2012: Maritime MBA Distance Learning MSc Programmes
MTEC MSc International - Singapore
Research PhD Programme
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Graduate Employment
Exceptionally good track record for graduate employment
Careers Fair Organised by School – Marine focus 38 companies attend for 2 day event, with company
stands and presentations Recruiting for employment and summer placements
Engaging with companies for other initiatives: Project collaboration Scholarships and Bursaries
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Future Directions
We continue to monitor for opportunities for niche Masters programmes in interdisciplinary areas, exploiting the interfaces between science, technology, and enterprise
We continuing our international expansion of educational provision delivering undergraduate and post graduate programmes in-country
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FACILITIES
Emmerson Cavitation Tunnel Hydrodynamics Laboratory
Towing tank Wind, wave and current tank Flow cell
Jones Marine Engineering Laboratory Ridley Laboratories Dove Marine Laboratory Research Vessel Marine Documents - Special Collection
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CAVITATION TUNNEL
Originally commissioned in 1951
Modernised in 1980 and 2000
£1m plus investment in 2007 to give higher speed capability with matching control systems
The only Cavitation Tunnel in the UK
Activities include propeller cavitation, noise, propulsion, renewable energy turbines, coatings
Main pump power 300kW
Max flow velocity 10m/s
Test section area 0.99m2
Model propeller size to 400mm
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CAVITATION TUNNEL
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TOWING TANK
Originally commissioned in 1951
Length 37m
Water Depth 1.2m
Carriage Velocity up to 3m/s
Full range of wave spectra
Recent updates
Wave making capability
Telemetry equipment
Motor control system to enhance low speed and high speed testing capabilities
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WIND WAVE CURRENT TANK
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WIND WAVE CURRENT TANK
A unique facility
Model testing in any or all combinations involving wind, waves and currents
Key application areas include renewable energy including Tidal Turbines
Working length 11m
Maximum water velocity 1m/s
Maximum wind velocity 20m/s
Full range of wave spectra
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FLOW CELL
Specifically designed to test biofouling resistant coatings
Can be used with saltwater and fresh water
Simulates fully developed turbulent boundary layer simulating ship velocities up to 40 knots
Maximum water velocity 13.4m/sPump capacity 90 litres/s @ 10m headOperating temperature 280C to 30C
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Marine Science – Labs
Main Research Themes
Marine BiogeochemistryIncluding focus on the role of the marine system in the global cycles of climatically active trace gases
Marine Biotechnology Including research on marine biofouling and its control and industrial and medical biomedical applications of marine bacteria and fungi
Marine Ecology Including research on the dynamics of fragile marine ecosystems and invertebrate reproduction Ridley Labs
Located on Main CampusDove Marine LaboratoryLocated in Cullercoats Harbour
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The Dove Marine Laboratory
A unique facility – opened in 1908Located in Cullercoats HarbourRecently refurbished seawater tanks feeding aquariaBallast Water Research – linking Marine Science to Marine TechnologyPublic Engagement – awareness raising, education, promoting stewardship and public empowermentCPD and training the Marine Scientists of the futureConference facilities
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RESEARCH VESSEL
Principal DimensionsLength Overall 18.0m
Beam Overall 7.0mDesign Draft 1.64m
Displacement (light) 28 tonnesPayload 5 tonnes
Max Speed 20 knotsCruising Speed 15 knots
Engines 2 x 600hpPropulsion 5 bladed propellers Classification MCA Category 2
Designed and tested in-house Currently under construction at Alnmaritek in BlythLaunch 2011
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RESEARCH VESSEL
Features• High efficiency innovative hullform • Bow-thrusters and DP system• Raised viewing Platform – marine mammal research• Moon Pool – ROV operations• Propeller observation window• Live performance monitoring system• Wave measuring radar• Noise mitigation/analysis system• Large crane, hydraulic A-frame• Trawling, hydrographic and auxiliary winches• Accommodation for 4 persons
ApplicationsConventional trawling, Fishing with static equipment
Soft sediment coring and grabsPlankton and water sampling
Underwater survey & ROV supportMarine mammal and bird observation
Diver support Propeller torque and thrust measurementIn situ hydrodynamic and coatings studies
Noise analysis
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Investment in Laboratories
2007 - £1.3 million invested in upgrading of: Cavitation Tunnel Hydrodynamics Laboratory
2008 - £0.75 million invested in relocation and upgrading of Jones Marine Laboratory
2009 - £0.35 million invested in upgrading the Dove Marine Laboratory
2010 - £1.1 million investment in replacement of the research vessel Bernicia
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Conclusion
The School of Marine Science and Technology is uniquely placed to contribute to education and research in the marine field in the 21st century Our integration of marine science and technology
enables us to exploit the significant developments at this interface
Our strong local contacts enable us to exploit the regional industrial resurgence in the marine sector
Our world wide reputation enables us to exploit the globalisation of higher education.
