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Publications
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Urans predictions of drift loads on a semi submersible in steep waves
5 Jun 2022
The last decade, many semi-submersible designs have been tested in MARIN’s wave basins as a result of recently modified classification society ...
Magazine
Reducing exhaust emissions with LNG-ZERO concept
8 Apr 2022
Reading time 6 minutes
LNG-ZERO aims to develop the technology and strategy that are needed for reducing LNG exhaust emissions in order to contribute to a sustainable ...
Magazine
JIP update
14 May 2020
Here is the latest update on a number of offshore wind and FPSO Joint Industry Projects.
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Predicting Roll Damping for Barge-Type FPSO Using CFD
9 Jun 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
9 Jun 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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Towards guidelines for consistent wave propagation in CFD simulations
22 Jun 2018
Accurate prediction of structures and vessels motion at sea is critical to guarantee the safety and comfort of passengers on board, but also to ...
Magazine
Model tests for the world’s first deepwater FLNG
25 Apr 2018
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN recently carried out a model test campaign on a FLNG that is expected to be the first deep-water FLNG in the world.The FLNG will be a ...
Magazine
JIPs - sharing experiences and building knowledge
21 Apr 2017
Reading time 6 minutes
Joint Industry Projects are still one of the most important steps in the development, sharing and application of knowledge. Participants are welcome ...
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Methodology for the design of LNG terminals in a nearshore environment
19 Jun 2016
Nowadays, more and more nearshore LNG terminals are being built as it offers easy access to vessels coming from deep water and mitigates the risk by ...
Magazine
Joint R&D in Offshore JIPs
22 Apr 2016
Reading time 6 minutes
The offshore industry works closely together to share knowledge,
experience and costs. Here we give an update on the latest Joint
Industry Projects. ...
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Validation of CFD for run-up and wave impact on a semi submersible
9 Mar 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
21 Aug 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
CFD has become an accurate, efficient and cost-effective design tool to predict the current loads on typical offshore constructions.
Magazine
Influence of LNG sloshing on offloading operations
30 Apr 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
Petronas recently commissioned MARIN to perform side-by-side model tests on Petronas FLNG 1 and a MOSS LNGC. During this project, MARIN assessed the ...
Magazine
Tests for one of the largest floating platforms in the world
14 Apr 2013
Reading time 3 minutes
Tests for one of the largest floating platforms in the world MARIN recently carried out a model test campaign for Samsung Heavy
Industries for a ...
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How Does Barge-Master Compensate for the Barge Motions - Experimental and Numerical Study
27 Sep 2012
To increase workability and safety in tough environmental conditions, and to create a more economical alternative for jack-up barges, Barge-Master ...
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RANS Predictions Of Roll Viscous Damping Of Ship Hull Sections
29 Sep 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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Predicting Roll Added Mass And Damping Of A Ship Hull Section Using CFD
20 Jun 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 ...
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Free-Surface Viscous Flow Computations - Validation of URANS Code FreSCo
1 Jun 2009
In this paper, the free-surface modelling in MARIN’s URANS code FRESCO is analysed and tested. FRESCO is a finite-volume code using a two-phase ...
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‘Inverse’ Concept - Wave Energy Generation by Motion and Green Water Maximisation
1 Jun 2009
This paper presents the initial investigations into the ‘Inverse’ concept for wave energy conversion, based on the maximisation of motions and green ...
