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Mitigating spurious low-frequency waves in a model basin with a ramped floor
Jun 5, 2022
Low-frequency (LF) content of the waves present in a finite model basin may have multiple sources and associated consequences. Typically the ...
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High frequency tail in measured wave spectra of steep to breaking sea states
Jun 5, 2022
A recent study investigated whether it is physically feasible to generate the tail of a JONSWAP wave spectrum in a basin, and what the influence of ...
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Linking Experimental and Numerical Wave Modelling
Mar 13, 2020
Experimental or numerical analysis of the response of ships and other floating structures starts with correct environmental modelling. The ...
Magazine
Screening for extreme wave events
Jan 21, 2020
Reading time 6 minutes
Extreme waves can have significant consequences for ships and offshore structures at sea. When hit by a wave local damage may occur, personnel may ...
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Efficient indicators for screening of random waves for wave impacts on a jacket platform & a fixed offshore wind turbine
Jun 9, 2019
Renewed interest in wave impact assessment has risen for various reasons: The low airgap of some existing Mobile Units in the North Sea The COSL ...
Magazine
New Measurement System deployed for BreaKin JIP tests
Aug 17, 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
To facilitate the ever-growing requirements concerning measurement quantity and quality, MARIN has recently deployed the new MARIN Measurement ...
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CFD Verification and Validation Study for a Captive Bullet Entry in Calm Water
Jun 25, 2017
As a step towards complex impact loads cases, e.g. lifeboat drop tests or ship/platform slamming in waves, a verification and validation (V&V) study ...
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Wave-in-Deck Impact Loads in Relation with Wave Kinematics
Jun 25, 2017
Breaking waves have been studied for many decades andare still of interest as these waves contribute significantly to thedynamics and loading of ...
Magazine
JIPs - sharing experiences and building knowledge
Apr 21, 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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A Study on Simplified Loading Models for Vertical Wave-in-deck Loading
Jun 26, 2016
Wave-in-deck model tests were carried out with vertical load measurements, pressure measurements and a two camera high speed video setup. With the ...
Magazine
BreaKin JIP will provide insight into breaking wave loads on offshore structures
Apr 22, 2016
Reading time 3 minutes
BreaKin is a new joint industry project addressing the kinematics of breaking waves and linking these to the wave loads that may result.
Magazine
A focus on waves
Apr 30, 2015
Reading time 6 minutes
For model tests, the correct generation of a realistic representation of a natural wave field is vital, as the environmental conditions determine ...
Magazine
Dropsim gives new insight into operational limits of freefall lifeboats
Dec 6, 2014
Reading time 9 minutes
With the successful validation of the software tool Dropsim a significant step forward has been made in determining the operational boundaries ...
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New Methods and Insights in Advanced and Realistic Basin Wave Modelling
Jun 9, 2013
For model tests, the correct generation of the most realisticrepresentation of the natural wave field is of greatest importanceas the environmental ...
Magazine
Complex model tests on MOHO NORD Tension Leg Platform
Apr 14, 2013
Reading time 6 minutes
In an ambitious campaign the MOHO NORD TLP was extensively
tested in wind, waves and current.
Magazine
Enforcing wave impact research
Apr 20, 2012
Reading time 6 minutes
Together with the industry, MARIN is working on several projects to investigate problems related to wave impacts. Here, we highlight three Joint ...
Magazine
Increasing interest in tests for Vortex Induced Motions
Apr 26, 2011
Reading time 6 minutes
For Marin 2010 was a very busy year for Vortex Induced Motions (VIM) tests. Report highlights the latest tests.
Magazine
Deepwater pit proves popular for TLP model tests
Apr 26, 2011
Reading time 3 minutes
MARIN's deepwater pit in the Offshore Basin allows modeling of TLPs, including their tendons, over the full water depth. Here, we delve the inner ...
Paper
Effect of Variations in Calibrated Wave Parameters on Wave Crest and Height Distributions
Jun 1, 2010
In common model test practice, wave power spectra are calibrated prior to the actual model tests. The resulting wave crest and height distributions ...
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Christian VeldhuisTeam Leader Ships - Simulation & Development | Senior Project Manager | Research coordinator Zero Emission Shipping