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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 ...
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Experimental investigation of the hydro-elastic behaviour of flexible composite propellers in non-uniform flow at model and full scale
May 26, 2019
In this paper, new developments in the measurement technology of the hydro-elastic response of flexible composite propellers are described. The ...
Magazine
Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry proves important tool in a wide range of test campaigns
Aug 17, 2017
Reading time 3 minutes
Report gives an overview of the use of Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) at MARIN over the years.
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Particle Image Velocimetry in a Moonpool
Sep 28, 2015
Moonpools are used on many types of vessels. Waves and the corresponding motions of the vessel or simply forward speed in calm water can induce ...
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Instationary Captive Model Tests
Sep 11, 2015
The Seakeeping and Manoeuvring Basin of MARIN measures 170 m X 40 m X 5 m and is equipped with an X-Y carriage and turntable. The movements of the ...
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Integrating Onboard DP Systems into Model Test Facilities and Offshore Bridge Simulators
May 4, 2015
After the first model tests confirmed station keeping performance for Dynamic Positioned (DP) drilling units, many research projects have helped ...
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PIV Measurements in Thruster-interaction Research
Oct 1, 2014
During DP operation the thrusters of the vessel counteract the wind, wave and current forces, so that the vessel can maintain its required position ...
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Thruster-Interaction Effects on a DP Shuttle Tanker - Wake Flow Measurements of the Main Propeller and Bow Tunnel Thrusters
Jun 1, 2014
This paper discusses thruster interaction effects for a DP shuttle tanker, equipped with two main propellers and rudders, as well as two bow tunnel ...
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Thruster-interaction Effects on a DP Semi-submersible and a Drill Ship: Measurement and analysis of the thruster wake flow
Jun 9, 2013
Thruster-interaction model tests were carried out in MARIN's Deepwater Towing Tank. Detailed PIV measurements were performed of the wake flow ...
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The Wake Flow Behind Azimuthing Thrusters, Measurements in Open Water, Under a Plate and Under a Barge
Jul 1, 2012
The wake flow behind a ducted azimuthing thruster was investigated. The thruster wake is an important factor in thruster interaction effects. Model ...
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An Exploratory Study on the Working Principles of Energy Saving Devices (ESDs)
Oct 10, 2011
A new Joint Industry Project (JIP) has been initiatedrecently by MARIN, called ESD-JILI (??), lookinginto the working principles and scale effects ...
Paper
Using Dynamic Positioning For Side-By-Side Cargo Transfer Operations
May 18, 2011
A rather unconventional, but nevertheless practical method is presented to keep two large ships in close proximity to allow side-by-side operations. ...
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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
New stereo-PIV system proves a valuable tool for flow measurements
Dec 24, 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
Stereo Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is an advanced measuring technique for obtaining 3D velocity information in a plane. PIV can be used to ...
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Challenges for PIV in towing facilities
Sep 1, 2009
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) has proven world-wide to be a promising flow measuring technique for maritime fluid dynamics research. PIV ...
Magazine
New unstationary test techniques in the MARIN basin
Jan 29, 2009
Reading time 6 minutes
To determine mathematical models, Planar Motion Mechanism (PMM) and rotating arm tests have traditionally been used but with the introduction of the ...
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Experimental investigation into the flow around a manoeuvring LNG carrier on shallow water
Jun 1, 2006
The objective of this research project is to supply information on the hydrodynamical flow around a manoeuvring vessel on shallow water. The flow ...
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Christian VeldhuisTeam Leader Ships - Simulation & Development | Senior Project Manager | Research coordinator Zero Emission Shipping
Christian VeldhuisTeam Leader Ships - Simulation & Development | Senior Project Manager | Research coordinator Zero Emission Shipping