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OC6 Phase 1a: CFD Simulations of the Free-Decay Motion of the DeepCwind Semisubmersible
Jan 5, 2022
Currently, the design of floating offshore wind systems is primarily based on mid-fidelity models with empirical drag forces. The tuning of the ...
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Verification and validation of CFD simulations for semi-submersible floating offshore wind turbine under pitch free-decay motion
Dec 15, 2021
In this paper a detailed verification and validation study is performed to evaluate the accuracy of CFD simulations for a semi-submersible floating ...
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OC6 Phase 1b: Validation of the CFD predictions of difference-frequency wave excitation on a FOWT semisubmersible
Dec 1, 2021
During the previous OC5 project, state-of-the-art mid-fidelity engineering tools for floating wind systems were found to consistently underpredict ...
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Experimental Flow-Induced Motions of a FOWT Semi-Submersible Type (OC4 Phase II Floater)
Feb 1, 2021
F low-induced motions (FIM) are an issue for floating offshore structures, such as multicolumnplatforms, as the phenomenon can decrease the fatigue ...
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Assessing RANS Numerical and Modeling Properties in the Simulation of the Flow Around Captive and Moving Cylinders
Aug 1, 2020
In many Engineering applications, the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations are still used to simulate high Reynolds numbers (turbulent) ...
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Development and Verification of Modeling Practice for CFD Calculations to Obtain Current Loads on FPSO
Aug 1, 2020
Current loads are important input parameters for mooring studies. To accurately predict the motions of moored vessels these quantities should be ...
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High-Fidelity Modelling of Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Platforms
Aug 1, 2020
There are already several examples of commercially operating floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) delivering electricity to the grid. These ...
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Force Measurements of the Flow Around Arrays of Three and Four Columns With Different Geometry Sections, Spacing Ratios, and Incidence Angles
Apr 1, 2020
An experimental campaign for the flow around a stationary array of three and four columns with low aspect ratio, H/L=1.5, piercing the water free ...
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CFD Simulation of Semi-Submersible Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Under Pitch Decay Motion
Nov 3, 2019
The application of a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code to simulate the response of a semi-submersible floating wind turbine under pitch decay ...
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Predicting Roll Damping for Barge-Type FPSO Using CFD
Jun 9, 2019
An accurate prediction of the non-linear roll damping is required in order to calculate the resonant roll motion of moored FPSO’s. Traditionally, ...
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URANS predictions of low-frequency damping of a lNGC
Jun 9, 2019
The horizontal motions of a moored offshore structure in waves are dominated by the resonance phenomena that occur at the natural frequencies of the ...
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Current Status of Wind Load Calculations with CFD
Jun 10, 2018
In this paper the current status is presented for accurate and fast determination of wind load coefficients using Computational Fluid Dynamics ...
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Predicting wind loads on single vessels and in side by side offloading configuration for FPSO and shuttle tanker using CFD
Jun 10, 2018
This paper presents the results of the wind loads on typical offshore vessels at model scale 1:250 obtained with CFD simulations. A FPSO, shuttle ...
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Wind Shielding Estimation of a Vessel in Side by Side Configuration using Disturbed Velocity Field from CFD
Feb 14, 2018
When two vessels are in a side-by-side configuration, the vessel in the wake experiences significantly lower wind forces. This phenomenon is known ...
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Experimental study of the column shape and the roughness effects on the vortex-induced motions of deep-draft semi-submersible platforms
Feb 1, 2018
Experiments regarding the VIM of SS platforms with four columns were carried out to investigate the effects of the surface roughness and the column ...
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Experimental Study on the Vortex-Induced Motions (VIM) of a Semi-Submersible Floater in Waves
Jun 25, 2017
Recent studies suggest that the vortex-induced motions (VIM) of a semi-submersible found in model tests over-predicts the response in the field, ...
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Validation exercises for the calculation of the flow around a squared column with rounded corners at high Reynolds numbers with the rans equations
Jun 25, 2017
This paper presents Validation studies, i.e. evaluation of the modelling error, for the ensemble averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations ...
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Determining Thruster-Hull Interaction for a Drill-Ship Using CFD
Jun 25, 2017
In this paper CFD results are presented for the thrusterhull interaction effects for a drillship with 6 azimuthing thrusters. The results using ...
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Validation: What, Why And How
Jun 24, 2016
Offshore and Naval engineering have relied on physical models, i.e. experimental fluid dynamics (EFD), for several decades. Although the role of ...
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Simulation and Development of a Wind-Wave Facility for Scale Testing of Offshore Floating Wind Turbines
Jun 19, 2016
The development of a new wind-wave facility for offshore floating wind turbine testing can be complex; outfitting existing basins with wind ...
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Determining side-by-side current loads using CFD and Model Tests
Jun 19, 2016
When two vessels are positioned close to each other in a current, significant shielding or interaction effects can be observed. In this paper the ...
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Model test investigation of the influence of damping on the vortex induced motions of deep draft semi-submersibles using a novel active damping device
Jun 19, 2016
Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) of semi-submersibles occur when the vortex shedding frequency is close to the natural frequency of the semi-submersible ...
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Investigation on reasons for possible difference between VIM response in the field and in model tests
Jun 19, 2016
Floating offshore structures, such as production semi-submersibles and spars, can exhibit significant in-line and transverse oscillatory motions ...
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CFD Investigation on Scale and Damping Effects for Vortex Induced Motions of a Semi-Submersible Floater
May 2, 2016
Available field measurements of semisubmersibles indicate that the Vortex Induced Motion (VIM) response is typically found to be smaller than what ...
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Validation of CFD for run-up and wave impact on a semi submersible
Mar 9, 2016
To assess the integrity and safety of structures offshore, prediction of run-up, green water, and impact loads needs to be made during the ...
Magazine
CFD provides valuable insight into current loads on offshore constructions
Aug 21, 2015
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CFD has become an accurate, efficient and cost-effective design tool to predict the current loads on typical offshore constructions.
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Shallow Water Current Loads on a LNG Carrier Using CFD
Jun 1, 2015
To determine shallow water effects on current loads for an LNG Carrier, CFD calculations with MARIN’s CFD code ReFRESCO have been carried out. The ...
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Wind Shielding Estimation of a Tandem Vessel Using Disturbed Velocity Field from CFD
Feb 1, 2015
The wind forces experienced by a receiving transport vessel in a tandem configuration will be influenced by so-called shielding effects, caused by ...
Magazine
ReFRESCO-operation gives unique opportunities in CFD
Dec 6, 2014
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Last autumn MARIN launched an innovative initiative to start a partnership with its clients for a maritime Computational Fluid Dynamics' (CFD) ...
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Modelling Thruster-Hull Interaction with CFD
Jun 18, 2013
The application of CFD for the analysis of thruster interactions effects (or degradation effects) is still a largely unexplored area. Quantifying ...
Magazine
Joint R&D in JIPs
Apr 14, 2013
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The offshore industry works closely together to share knowledge, experience and costs. Here an update on the latest Joint Industry Projects. ...
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Complex model tests on MOHO NORD Tension Leg Platform
Apr 14, 2013
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In an ambitious campaign the MOHO NORD TLP was extensively
tested in wind, waves and current.
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Efficient Numerical Simulation of Unsteady Cavitating Flows Using Thermodynamic Tables
Aug 13, 2012
A computational method based on the Euler equations for unsteady flow is employed to predict the structure and dynamics of unsteady sheet cavitation ...
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Predicting Wind Loads On Typical Offshore Vessels Using CFD
Jul 1, 2012
Within the OO1 and OO2 “Offloading Operability“ JIPs, wind-tunnel measurements were carried out to determine the wind loads on a number of vessels, ...
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Forces on bilge keels in regular and irregular oscillating flow
Jun 17, 2012
This paper presents a validated methodology to calculate the oscillatory loads on bilge keels of ships operating at zero forward speed in irregular ...
Magazine
CFD - an increasingly important research tool
Apr 20, 2012
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Report highlights successful applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in a number of Joint Industry Projects in which model tests and CFD ...
Magazine
Tackling the unknowns about Vortex Induced Motions
Apr 20, 2012
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Even after extensive model tests in the past years, many uncertainties still surround Vortex Induced Motions (VIM). Report explains several recent ...
Magazine
Determining wind loads with CFD
Dec 16, 2011
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Report highlights how Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are playing an increasingly important role in the assessment of wind loads.
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RANS Predictions Of Roll Viscous Damping Of Ship Hull Sections
Sep 29, 2011
The unsteady flow around a forced rolling hull section with and without bilge keels is computed using URANS code ReFRESCO. In this paper, extensive ...
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Viscous-Flow Calculations For Model And Full-Scale Current Loads On Typical Offshore Structures
Sep 29, 2011
In this paper, CFD calculations for current loads on an LNG carrier and a semi-submersible are presented, both for model and full-scale situations, ...
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Model-Scale And Full-Scale CFD Calculations For Current Loads On Semi-Submersible
Jun 20, 2011
In this paper results of CFD calculations with the MARIN in-house code ReFRESCO are presented for the JBF-14000 Semi-Submersible designed by Huisman ...
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Predicting Roll Added Mass And Damping Of A Ship Hull Section Using CFD
Jun 20, 2011
In this paper, the flow around a forced rolling body is analyzed with MARIN in-house CFD code ReFRESCO. The objective is to assess if the code can ...
Magazine
Increasing interest in tests for Vortex Induced Motions
Apr 26, 2011
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For Marin 2010 was a very busy year for Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) tests. Report highlights the latest tests.
Magazine
MARIN has the wind in its sails pledging commitment to offshore wind sector
Apr 26, 2011
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With the growth in renewable energy, there is an increasing focus on offshore wind. The offshore wind industry is maturing and going further ...
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Analysis of the Velocities in the Wake of an Azimuthing Thruster, using PIV Measurements and CFD Calculations
Oct 12, 2010
The wake flow behind a ducted azimuthing thruster was investigated, both in open water conditions and with the thruster placed under a schematical ...
Magazine
Pioneering purpose-built wind turbine installation vessels under test
Aug 26, 2010
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For large offshore wind farms significant time and therefore, cost can be reduced by using a purpose-built installation vessel. MARIN carried out a ...
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Predicting Wind Loads for FPSO Tandem Offloading Using CFD
Jun 6, 2010
To assess the applicability and accuracy of CFD calculations on typical offshore configurations the wind loads for FPSO tandem offloading is ...
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Predicting Loads On An LNG Carrier With CFD
Jun 6, 2010
The Current Affairs Joint Industry Project was initiated to develop the understanding and tools for the assessment of current loads on offshore ...
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Unsteady Sheet Cavitation on Three-dimensional Hydrofoil
May 30, 2010
An unstructured grid computational method for solving the Euler equations for inviscid compressible unsteady flow is employed to predict the ...
Magazine
CFD for offshore applications
Apr 26, 2010
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In 2009, MARIN took a major step towards the commercial application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools for offshore-related problems. This ...
Thesis
Numerical Simulation of Unsteady Three-Dimensional Sheet Cavitation
Aug 31, 2008
This thesis deals with the theory and the numerical simulation of sheet cavity flows on arbitrary lifting bodies like hydrofoils and propeller ...
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Design of Twisted Cavitating Hydrofoil using a Barotropic Flow
Sep 11, 2006
For the design of a twisted hydrofoil in a cavitation tunnel a computational method for simulating three-dimensional ...