PaperObject Functions for Optimizing a Ship’s Aft Body
11th International Conference on Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT), Liege, Belgium
16 apr. 2012
The choice of object functions is of crucial importance in hull form optimization projects. In this paper we consider two object functions, the ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionresearch and developmenthull form optimisationresearch
PaperEnhancements in Monte Carlo Simulation in SafeTrans 5
Marine Heavy Transport & Lift III, London, UK
8 feb. 2012
This paper describes the enhancements and capabilities of the recently overhauled SafeTrans voyage design tool released in 2011. The use of the ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsinfrastructureseakeepingsimulationswaves & motions
MagazineCFD facilitates better understanding of scale effects
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Ship resistance and propulsion are principal factors affecting the
fuel efficiency of maritime transport. To be able to accurately predict a ship's ...
sustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemsmonitoringresearch and developmenthull form optimisationpropeller designpropulsionfull scale
MagazineReliable speed assessment more relevant than ever
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
The speed-power characteristics of ships have been at the core of ship design. But Report outlines how they are becoming even more important.
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionmonitoringperformance based assessmentspeed/power performancetrials
MagazineMARIN set to open its new Depressurised Wave Basin
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 9 minutes
In a few weeks time MARIN will inaugurate its new and unique Depressurised Wave Basin (DWB). MARIN has combined a depressurised towing tank with a ...
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralnoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionrenewablesoil and gasmarine systemslife at seadefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingcavitationperformance based assessmentseakeeping performancesloshingspeed/power performancetowing stability
MagazineThe Blue Revolution is coming!
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN has dedicated nearly 80 years to supporting the industry
in finding the right propulsion solutions and Natural Propulsion is making a come ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionrenewablespropulsionrenewable energywaves & motionswind farms
MagazineAdvanced training for Ems River passage
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Report outlines an advanced training programme that has been set up to help pilots tackle the challenges of the Ems River in Germany.
manoeuvring and nautical studiescfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiessafe operations and human factorstime-domain simulationsmanoeuvringnautical operationsinfrastructureauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingsimulatorstrainingsafetysimulations
MagazineMARIN spearheads propulsion improvements
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Fuel saving and emission reduction are motivating factors in the drive to improve marine propulsor technology and in the renewed
interest in special ...
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsioncfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesresistance and propulsionmarine systemsperformance based assessmentpropeller designspeed/power performance
MagazineDetermining wind loads with CFD
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Report highlights how Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are playing an increasingly important role in the assessment of wind loads.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralcfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiesoil and gastransport and shippingwaves & motions
MagazinePrediction of added resistance of ships in waves under further scrutiny
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
MARIN investigates the merits of a Rankine source method in the prediction of added resistance.
stability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringsustainable propulsionresistance and propulsionseakeepingauthorities and regulatorsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippinghull form optimisationseakeeping performance
MagazineThawing out the challenges of ice loads
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
Ice loads on the propellers of pods are the focus of one of the 'Cooperative Research Ships' working groups. Aiming to develop a mathematical model ...
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralresistance and propulsionmarine systemspropeller design
MagazineMoonpool mysteries
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
Report highlights several initiatives going on investigating the unknowns of the moonpool including test programmes and a new Joint Industry Project.
sustainable propulsionwaves, impacts and hydrostructuralmeasurements and controldata scienceresistance and propulsionoil and gaspoweringmodel testingsloshing
MagazineMARIN gets to grip with the elusive Human Factor
MARIN Report 104
16 dec. 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
As the maritime industry recognises the importance of the human
factor, MARIN has taken the decision to step into this new and
highly complex field.
manoeuvring and nautical studiesstability, seakeeping and ocean engineeringmanoeuvringnautical operationsinfrastructuremarine systemsdefencepassengers and yachtingtransport and shippingonboard advisoryoperabilityoperationsoperations and human factors
PaperA Comparison of Several Strategies to Optimize a Ship's Aft Body
Journal of Ship Production and Design
30 nov. 2011
This paper describes a procedure to optimize ship hull forms, based on double body viscous flow computations with PARNASSOS. A flexible and ...
cfd developmentcfd/simulation/desk studiestime-domain simulationsoil and gastransport and shippingresearch and developmentsimulationsresearch
ThesisPrediction of Propeller-Induced Hull-Pressure Fluctuations
PhD-thesis Delft University of Technology
25 nov. 2011
The cavitating propeller often forms the primary source of noise and vibration on board ships. The propeller induces hydroacoustic pressure ...
sustainable propulsionmeasurements and controldata sciencenoise and vibrationresistance and propulsionmodel testingresearch and developmentpropulsionresearch