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Subjet.it N~rne-: Elements of Ocean Engineering

No. of'Sturlents : 43
Instructions : Answer Any Five Questions

Full Marks : 30
Time: 2 Hrs.
3rd.yr. B.Tech., .
Dual Degree B.Tech.

Q.1.a). Discuss the formation of Geostropic Wind.

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b). T\vo locations in the ocean are separated by a distance of 300Krn. The pressures at
stations 1 and 2 are 1030mb. and 1020mb., respectively, determine geostropic wind
speed. The Latitude is at 45 and 1 mb.= 102 N/m2.
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c). Assuming the radius of curvature of wind n1otion as 700km., determine the resulting
gradient wind velocity.
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Q.2.

Discuss. the formation of wind induced current and surface slope of the ocean waters.

Q.3.a). Discuss the formation of extra-tropical cyclone.

b). Give the formulaes for prediction of wave heights from cyclone parameters.
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Q.4.

Enumerate all the set ups (increase-in water level) due to storm surge.

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Q.S.a). With the help of diagrams explain the following;

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Wave refraction
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Wave diffraction
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Surf similarity parameter
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b). Describe i). Plunging breaker ii).Spilling breaker and iii). Surging breaker with respect to
surf similarity parameter, '(b '.
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Q.6.a). Describe the various types of sediments to be found on th~ ocean bed.
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b). Describe with neat sketches the various mooring systems used in offshore platforms.
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