PaperThe numerical friction line
Journal of Marine Science and Technology
1 Nov 2008
This paper presents a study on the numerical calculation of the friction resistance coefficient of an infinitely thin plate as a function of the ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresistance and propulsionpoweringresearch and developmenthull form optimisationsimulationsresearch
PaperA Tighter Watch Circle at Higher Speeds
Dynamic Positioning Conference, Houston, TX, USA
7 Oct 2008
In the Summer of 2007 the Office of Naval Research (ONR) initiated a technology development program called STLVAST (Small to Large Vessel At-Sea ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencedynamic positioningmanoeuvringinfrastructuredefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmodel testingnavy
PaperComputation of Free-surface Viscous Flows at Model and Full Scale - a Comparison of Two Different Approaches
27th Symposium on Naval Hydrodynamics, Seoul, Korea
5 Oct 2008
This paper discusses results of a workshop on freesurface viscous flow and scale effects. Participants were asked to submit computations of the ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsresearch and developmentsimulationsresearch
PaperSpeed-Power Performance of Ships during Trials and in Service
SNAME
1 Oct 2008
Where in the past the operational cost of a ship was dominated by crew costs, this is now taken over by the bunker costs due to the ever increasing ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingmonitoringtrials and monitoringfull scale
PaperDeriving mathematical manoeuvring models for bare ship hulls using viscous flow calculations
Journal of Marine Science and Technology
23 Jul 2008
To assess the manoeuvrability of ships at the early design stage, reliable simulation models are required. Traditionally, these tools have used ...
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PaperSimilarity solutions for viscous cavitating vortex cores
Cavitation: Turbo-machinery & Medical Applications, WIMRC FORUM 2008, Coventry, UK
7 Jul 2008
Theoretical analysis of the dynamic behavior of cavitating vortices requires knowledge of the velocity distribution in the vortex core. For that ...
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PaperAnalysis of inertial waves on inviscid cavitating vortices in relation to low-frequency radiated noise
Cavitation: Turbo-machinery & Medical Applications, WIMRC FORUM 2008, Warwick, UK
7 Jul 2008
The dispersion relation of inertial waves on inviscid cavitating vortices ('Kelvin waves') is reconsidered and extended to include the influence of ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionresearch and developmentsimulationsresearch
PaperModel Testing and Complex Numerical Simulations for Offshore Installation
The Eighteenth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Vancouver, Canada
6 Jul 2008
This paper describes the analysis performed for the installation of two top-side modules on the Njord FPU by Saipem UK''s dynamically positioned ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingmonitoringlifting and decommissioningloads and responsesmotionsfull scalesimulationsoffshore engineering
PaperPrediction of Extreme Wave Loads in Focused Wave Groups
The Eighteenth International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE), Vancouver, Canada
6 Jul 2008
The Volume of Fluid (VoF) method is a promising tool to predict extreme wave loads on fixed and floating offshore structures. The VoF method ...
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PaperSeakeeping issues in the design of containerships
RINA
1 Jul 2008
While the advanced art of minimising the installed power for a given speed plays a clear role in the design of containerships, the place of ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmeasurements and controldata scienceseakeepingtransport and shippingmodel testing
PaperEffect of hurricanes on the cumulative fatigue life consumption of a GOM TLP
27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2008), Estoril, Portugal
15 Jun 2008
Accurate assessment of cumulative tendon fatigue is of importance for evaluation of the overall design life of TLPs.This cumulative fatigue damage ...
waves, impacts and hydrostructuraloil and gasmonitoringtrials and monitoringfatiguefull scale
PaperWorst Sea - Best Sea Wave Group Spectra from Random Sea States
27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE2008), Estoril, Portugal
15 Jun 2008
The paper presents a proposition called the worst sea-best sea (WS-BS) method that intends to identify wave group spectra that yield time series ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seatransport and shippingmodel testingloads and responsesmotionssimulationsoffshore engineering
PaperCurrent Modeling Experience in an Offshore Basin
27th International Conference on Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE 2008), Estoril, Portugal
15 Jun 2008
A reliable current simulation is vital to achieve the objectives of model testing. In the present paper the development and testing of the current ...
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PaperEffectiveness of Polyethylene Helical Strakes in Suppressing VIV Responses After Sustaining High Roller Load Deformation During S-lay Installation
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas, USA
1 May 2008
Helical strakes are an important Vortex Induced Vibration (VIV) suppression device for Steel Catenary Risers (SCR's). This paper presents the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata sciencerenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingvortex induced vibrations (viv)offshore engineering
PaperRecovery of Oil Trapped in Ship-Wrecks - the DIFIS Concept
The International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC), Savannah, Georgia, USA
1 May 2008
A method for the prompt and cost-effective intervention and remediation of tanker wrecks dealing with eventual leaks and recovering the fuel trapped ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesmeasurements and controldata sciencetime-domain simulationsrenewablesoil and gasinfrastructuremarine systemslife at seamodel testingsimulationsoffshore engineering