Frans van Walree

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Validation of a time domain panel code for prediction of impulsive wave loads on naval ships

11 Jun 2023

The focus of the present paper is on the prediction of wave loads experienced by a patrol boat and frigate at high speed. The basic principles of a ...

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Validation of a Frequency Domain and a Time Domain Panel Method for the Prediction of Hydrodynamic Interactions During Replenishment at Sea

26 Jun 2022

This paper describes the application of panel-based simulation methods for predicting the hydrodynamic interactions between ships during underway ...

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URANS analysis of a free-running destroyer sailing in irregular stern-quartering waves at sea state 7

1 Oct 2021

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and stochastic validation of free-running 5415M in irregular stern-quartering sea state 7 and Froude ...

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Prediction of Heavy Weather Seakeeping of a Destroyer Hull Form by Means of Time Domain Panel and CFD Codes

18 Oct 2020

The focus of the present paper is the assessment of deterministic and stochastic methods for the prediction of large amplitude ship motions in heavy ...

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Validation of a Time Domain Seakeeping Code by Model and Full Scale Experiments for a RHIB

22 Sep 2019

This paper describes a validation study of the Time Domain Panel Code PanShipNL for a RHIB using both model scale and full scale experiments. ...

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Towards Accurate Computations of Active Stabiliser Fins, focusing on Dynamic Stall

13 Jun 2016

Steps towards accurate and efficient characterisation of the hydrodynamic behaviour of active stabiliser fins have been conducted using ...

Magazine

PanShip developments for fast ship simulation

8 Dec 2015

Reading time 6 minutes

The simulation method PanShip has matured into a versatile tool for the prediction of the seakeeping behaviour of fast ships. This article discusses ...

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Numerical Investigation of Dynamic Stall, with Application to Stabilizer Fins of Ships

28 Sep 2015

The objective of this current work is to simulate the flow conditions seen at model scale experiments, Re = 65,000 for moving airfoils, to ...

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Maneuvering predictions for fast monohulls in early design stage

1 Sep 2015

The present paper discusses directional stability and course keeping of fast monohulls. Model tests and CFD were used for analysis. In itself these ...

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Development of a Time Domain Boundary Element Method for the Seakeeping Behavior of a Cruise Ship

1 Jun 2014

A computational method for the seakeeping behavior of a cruise ship at zero speed and under severe wind and oblique wave loads is presented. The ...

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Manoeuvring and Seakeeping Tests for 5415M

12 Oct 2011

In this paper, an extensive measurement campaign conducted within the WEAG THALES project will be presented. During this project, free sailing ...

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Validation of a time domain panel code for high speed craft operating in stern quartering seas

26 Sep 2011

Reading time 4 minutes

The paper describes the validation of a time domain method to simulate the behaviour of a fast patrol boat operating in stern-quartering seas. ...

Magazine

Cooperative Research Navies develops new FREDYN software

14 Dec 2010

Reading time 6 minutes

In 2010 the Cooperative Research Navies (CRN) group celebrated its 20th anniversary. Report showcases CRN's activities and working groups, together ...

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Validation of Time Domain Seakeeping Codes for a Destroyer Hull Form Operating in Steep Stern-quartering Seas

22 Oct 2010

The paper describes the validation of two time domain methods to simulate the behaviour of a destroyer operating in steep, stern-quartering seas. ...

Magazine

Cooperative Research Navies continues code improvement and validation 20 years on

26 Aug 2010

Reading time 3 minutes

In 2010 the Cooperative Research Navies (CRN) group celebrates its 20th anniversary. This milestone seemed a good opportunity to outline recent ...

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Calculation method to include water on deck effects

21 Jun 2010

Green water is an important issue regarding ships stability as it may dramatically change the loading of the ship compared to its dry deck ...

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Course Keeping of High Speed Craft in Stern Quartering Seas

10 Nov 2009

There is considerable interest in the seakeeping performance of high speed craft. Researchers and designers have been working on advanced hull forms ...

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Seakeeping issues in the design of containerships

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 ...

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Computational Predictions vs. Model Testing for a High Speed Vessel with Lifting Bodies

13 Nov 2007

Current transformational naval philosophy of operations is demanding increased performance from naval vessels, requiring vessels to travel at higher ...

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Benchmark study of numerical codes for the prediction of time to flood of ships - Phase I

30 Aug 2007

This paper provides a summary of the progress of an ITTC benchmark study on numerical codes for the prediction of time-to-flood of damaged passenger ...

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Hydrodynamic advice of Sailing Yachts through Seakeeping Study

1 Mar 2007

The paper presents the different techniques to study seakeeping behavior and performance of sailing yachts. Such techniques involve both numerical ...

Magazine

MARIN answers increasing demand

1 Feb 2007

Reading time 6 minutes

Due to development in industrial countries and world population growth, the need for high-speed passenger transport and time-sensitive goods has ...

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The comparison of the hydrodynamic behaviour of three fast patrol boats with special hull geometries

8 Nov 2006

For a group of interested parties, i.e. the Royal Netherlands Navy, Damen Shipyards at Gorinchem (NL), the Royal Schelde Group at Vlissingen (NL) ...

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Forensic research into the loss of ships by means of a Time domain simulation tool

22 Jun 2006

The present paper describes forensic research in to the loss of the trawler MFV Gaul. The research focuses on water ingress through openings in the ...

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Advanced and future hydrodynamic optimisation tools in sail yacht design

1 Jan 2006

Since the beginning of high level sailing events, like the America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race, designers have used a varied and increasing set of ...

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Project Energy-saving air-Lubricated Ships (PELS)

23 May 2005

For the majority of current ships sailing, the dominant part of the resistance is due to friction with the surrounding water, see the grey area in ...

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Development of frigate designs with good seakeeping characteristics

1 Jan 2004

The paper summarises a design study of advanced mono-hull frigate concepts. Based on the parent design of a 120 m frigate, seven different ...

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Hydrodynamic aspects of interest for the development of an integrated ride control system for high speed mono hulls

1 Oct 2003

The paper presents a number of hydrodynamic aspects emerged during a joint research project in to the development of an integrated advance motion ...

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R&D on an advanced ride control system for a high speed mono hull

1 Sep 2002

The paper describes the hydrodynamic research into the development of an Advanced Ride Control System for a high speed mono hull ferry: the ...

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The HSF-Arcos research project

1 Jan 2002

The HSF-Arcos project is a joint research effort of a shipyard (Van der Giessen - de Noord, GN), a research institute (Maritime Research Institute ...

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Development, validation and application of a time domain seakeeping method for high speed craft with a ride control system

1 Jan 2002

A computational method for the seakeeping behaviour of ships with a ride control system is described. The method essentially is a time domain panel ...

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Further investigation into the hydrodynamic performance of the AXE Bow Concept

1 Jan 2002

In an earlier paper the first two authors presented the results, which they obtained from a desk study on the influence of a rather pronounced bow ...

Magazine

DK Group's air lubricated Ro-Pax vessel undergoes rigorous testing but comes up trumps

1 Dec 2001

Reading time 6 minutes

The Rotterdam DK Group commissioned MARIN to perform powering, manoeuvring and seakeeping model tests for a special air lubricated Ro-Pax vessel. ...

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MARIN plays key-role in HSF - ARCoS project

1 Aug 2001

Reading time 6 minutes

An outline of the HSF-ARCoS (Advanced Ride Control System development for a High Speed Ferry) project, with a special focus on MARIN's role in the ...

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Scale effects on foils and fins in steady and unsteady flow

1 Jan 2000

Scale effects on foil lift and drag are described for low Reynolds number conditions typically encountered during model testing. Both steady and ...

Thesis

Computational Methods For Hydrofoil Craft In Steady And Unsteady Flow

9 Mar 1999

The objective of the study is to develop tools for hydrodynamic analysis of hydrofoil craft. The results of the study are thought to be valuable for ...

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Developments in Dynamic Positioning Systems for Offshore Stationkeeping and Offloading

1 Jun 1995

Optimal stochastic control techniques are applied for dynamic positioning systems on ships. Here is shown that high frequency motions due to waves ...

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Wind, Wave, and Current Loads on Semisubmersibles

1 Jan 1991

Prediction of environmental forces on offshore structures is indispensable in the design and engineering stage. Evaluation and dimensioning of ...

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Hydrodynamic Aspects of Flexible Risers

1 Jan 1990

For the evaluation of extreme loads and the assessment of the fatigue life of flex risers, use is made of discrete element models. Most of the ...

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Wind Loads on Offshore Structures

1 Jan 1988

A new computational model for determining the wind loads on offshore structures is described. This model aims to bridge the gap between calculation ...

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Forces on Cylinders in Oscillatory Flow - A Comparison of the Results of Numerical and Physical Models

1 Jan 1987

This paper describes a vortex modelling technique for the theoretical prediction of two-dimensional flow around circular cylinders. Examples are ...