GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Syllabus 2024

What is GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Syllabus?

The GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Syllabus 2024 is the list of topics that are asked for the particular discipline in the GATE exam. Naval architecture is a discipline of engineering concerned with the design and building of naval vessels such as ships, yachts, steamers, tugboats, and other types of vessels, as well as naval yards and harbor constructions. Marine engineering, on the other hand, is concerned with the functioning of naval boats, including their engines and steering mechanisms, as well as the maintenance and repair of these components.

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is one of the new papers introduced. The GATE Marine Engineering syllabus 2024 comprises five sections namely-

• Engineering Mathematics
• Applied Mechanics and Structures
• Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics
• Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
• Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering

Candidates can also refer to the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering syllabus 2024, which is available in PDF format. Further, let us now discuss in detail the topics included in these sections.

GATE Marine Engineering Syllabus Engineering Mathematics

The Engineering Mathematics section of the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering syllabus 2024 includes the following topics- Gradients, divergence, curl, chain rules, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, line surface and volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss, and Green theorems, first and higher-order ordinary and partial differential equations, variable separation, Analytic functions of complex variables, Laplace transformation, Fourier series, numerical differentiation and integration methods, complex analysis, probability, and statistics, determinants and matrices, and System of linear variables.

GATE NM Syllabus Applied Mechanics and Structures

The Applied Mechanics and Structures section of the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering syllabus 2024 consists of various important topics from Engineering Mechanics, Vibrations, Machine Design, and Mechanics of Materials. Let us discuss these in detail.

Sections	Topics
Engineering Mechanics	Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies in plane motion, impulse and momentum (linear and angular) and energy formulations, free-body diagrams and equilibrium, trusses and frames, and virtual work.
Mechanics of Materials	Torsion, Euler’s column theory, energy methods, theories and failure, material testing procedures, Poisson’s ratio, elastic constants, and stress and strain, shear force and bending moment diagrams, bending and shear stresses, Mohr’s circle for plane stress and plane strain.
Vibrations	Free and forced vibration of damped and undamped systems, single and multi DOF systems.
Machine Design	Design for static and dynamic loading, design of machine elements such as shafts, gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, bolting, riveting, and welding techniques.

GATE NM Syllabus Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics

The Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics section of the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering syllabus 2024 consists of various important topics from Fluid Mechanics, Boundary Layer Theory, and Hydrodynamics. Let us discuss these in detail.

Sections	Topics
Fluid Mechanics	Fluid characteristics, fluid statics, and floating body stability, Mass, momentum, and energy conservation laws (integral and differential forms), Sources, sinks, doublets, line vortex, and their superposition, dimensional analysis and dynamic similarity, The integral theorem of Stoke, Generalised Sources, sinks, dipole, Bernoulli’s equation Kutta-Joukowski theorem, flow with circulation, potential flow with rotational symmetry, hydrodynamical lift Fundamental ideas of vortex motion, include the vortex analogy to Biot-law, Savart’s straight parallel vortex filaments, and vortex sheets, Viscous flow Equations of Navier-Stokes, Plane Poiseuille flow, Couette flow Continuity equation, Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s equation Incompressible fluid viscous flow, elementary turbulent flow, boundary layer, and pipe flow.
Boundary-Layer Theory	Airfoils- Lift, drag, circulation, pressure distribution-theory of thin aerofoils, wings of infinite and finite span, circulation distribution, Cavitation, Prandtl’s boundary layer equations, the criterion for separation, Blasius solution, Skin friction, displacement thickness, momentum thickness, Turbulent boundary layer, Boundary layer control.
Hydrodynamics	Kelvin’s theorem and vorticity theorem, Sources, Sinks, and Doublets, hydrodynamic forces in potential flow, D’Alembert’s paradox, added-mass, slender-body theory, hydrodynamic model testing, scaling laws, application of potential theory to surface waves, energy transport, wave/body forces, linearised theory of lifting surfaces.

GATE NM Syllabus Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

The Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering section of the GATE Marine Engineering syllabus 2024 consists of various important topics such as hydrostatic calculations, determination of hydrodynamic derivatives, Propeller material, etc. Let us discuss these in detail.

• Ship Geometry and Physical Fundamentals: Archimedes’ principle, ship buoyancy, and weight, flotation rules, heel and trim, stable and unstable ship equilibrium, the relevance of streamlined hull design, ship major particulars, hydrostatic calculations.
• Stability and Trim of Ships: Statical stability at small angles of heel, Inclining experiment. The shift of the center of gravity due to the addition or removal of the mass, transverse movement of mass and effect, Free surface effect, Effect of suspended mass, Stability at large angles of heel, angle of lolling, curves of statical stability, dynamical stability, Probabilistic and deterministic Damage Stability Different Characteristic curves of dynamic stability, Floodable length calculations and curves. 
• Resistance and Propulsion: Components of ship resistance, form factor, hull roughness, model testing, ship resistance prediction methods, tank wall effects, determination of ship resistance, different series test results, propeller theories, hull-propeller interactions, different propulsive efficiency definitions, Open water, and self-propulsion model tests, Different types of propellers and their working principles, Propeller material, strength, manufacturing, and Unconventional propellers.
• Ship Manoeuvring motions: Ship path keeping and changing, equations of motion, linearised equations and control fixed stability indexes, model tests, Stability and control in the horizontal and vertical planes- definitive maneuvers and sea trials. Rudder Hydrodynamics, design, and functioning of a rudder, Influence of the propeller, hull, appendages, and other factors on rudder performance, Experimental methods for the determination of hydrodynamic derivatives. 
• Ocean Waves: Regular, irregular, trochoidal. Wave spectrum, encounter frequency, Types of ship motions, coupled and non-coupled motions, equations of motion, and Dynamic effects of ship motion in a seaway. 
• Ship Structures & Strength: Loads operating on ships in the sea, concerns for longitudinal and transverse strength, and estimating methods hull girder strength, stiffened plate analysis, hull girder torsion, deformation and stresses, local strength analysis, hull girder reliability and ultimate strength, and ship structural and framing systems-bottom, side, deck, bulkhead, end structures, and structural connections Superstructure, hatch covers, machinery foundations, freight handling systems.
• Physical Oceanography: Seawater’s physical properties, Several forms of ocean waves, such as tides and wind waves, Structures Offshore: Jackets and gravity platforms are fixed offshore platforms, Semi-submersibles, jack-ups, Mooring, Station Keeping, Port and Harbour Engineering: Ports and Harbours, Port Structures- Jetties, Dolphins, Liquid Berths, Dredging.

GATE NM Syllabus Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering

The Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering section of the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering syllabus 2024 consists of various important topics such as the Laws of thermodynamics, diesel engines, steam turbines, Gearings, etc. Let us discuss these in detail.

• Thermodynamics: First law of thermodynamics- Closed system undergoing a cycle, closed system undergoing a change of state, Internal energy of a system, Expansion work, Process using ideal gas, The second law of Thermodynamics, Carnot cycle- Carnot engine, refrigerator, and heat pump. Clausius inequality and definition of entropy, change of entropy of an ideal gas, Gas power cycles, and I.C.Engines, Carnot cycle, Brayton cycle, Ericsson cycle, Stirling cycle, Comparison with vapor compression systems, Humidification and dehumidification, Cooling and humidification, Cooling and dehumidification- Heating and humidification, Heating and dehumidification, Adiabatic mixing of air streams.
• Marine Diesel Engines: Engine concepts, Diesel engines with low and medium speeds, two and four-stroke engines, Turbocharging and scavenging systems, fuel oil, Torque, and power monitoring, lubricating oil systems, cooling systems, controls, and safety devices, starting and reversing air systems, Specific Fuel Consumption, Couplings, and Gearboxes MARPOL regulations and the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI), Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP).
• Marine Steam Turbines: Compounding, reheating, turbine building, rotors, blades, casing, Gland sealing, diaphragms, nozzles, bearings, and other topics, Gearings, lubrication systems, and expansion arrangements, Fundamentals of G.T, Marine Gas Turbines Gas turbine structure, gearing, operational characteristics, controls, and combined cycles, Electrical propulsion, nuclear propulsion– physical fundamentals of nuclear reactor operation- usage of nuclear propulsion on seagoing vessels.
• Marine Boilers: Types- fire tube and water tube boilers, steam to steam generators, double evaporation boilers, exhaust gas heat exchangers, auxiliary steam plant systems, exhaust gas boilers, Mounting boiler, combustion, feed system, and feedwater treatment.
• Engine Dynamics: Engine and shaft torsional vibration, axial shaft vibration, critical speeds, engine rating, rating modifications, trial tests, engine’s relationship to the propeller classification society’s rules on engine building, and the engine room arrangements, ship propulsion plant automation, maintenance requirements, and propulsion plant reliability.
• Marine Auxiliary Machinery & Systems: Hot water, drinking water, cooling water, and seawater, fuel oil systems, lubricating oil system filters, coolers, centrifuges, purifiers, and clarifiers, bilge and ballast systems, sewage disposal, oily water separator, air compressors, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, Deck machinery and cargo handling systems, Propulsions, and steering gear systems. 

GATE Marine Engineering Syllabus PDF Download

The GATE Marine Engineering syllabus 2024 is divided into three sections- General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and topics from the core subject. Further, we have provided the syllabus in PDF format so that candidates can download the syllabus and prepare it effectively.

Best Books for GATE Marine Engineering Syllabus

Given below is a list of the best books for the GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering syllabus that will help the candidates in their selection of an ideal book for the preparation.

Name of Books	Author
Advanced Engineering Mathematics	Erwin Kreyszig
Fluid Mechanics	CS Jog
Marine Diesel Engines	Deven Araha
Engineering Thermodynamics	P. Chattopadhyay

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